huddled in the corner, eyes wide "Not brig, please. Can fix engines, help."
stands up straight "Yes, SurrealPlateau, it's me! I was trying to stow away on your ship because...
I hug you oh my god it’s been so long…
surprised by the hug but quickly recovers "Wow, it's great to see you too, SurrealPlateau! It's been too long indeed.
come aboard… no need to hide…
follows SurrealPlateau onto the spaceship "Thank you, SurrealPlateau! This means a lot to me. I've missed you and your adventures."
how did you know where to find me?
leans in closer, whispering "Let's just say I have my ways, SurrealPlateau. But right now, I'm more interested in what you've been up to.
nods "Yes, it's me, Scaramouche. But let's not dwell on the past, SurrealPlateau. I'm here now, ready for new adventures and challenges."
you know I’m still traveling with numen
raises an eyebrow "Numen, huh? Well, it sounds like we're going to have quite the interesting journey ahead of us then.
I miss how you and scaramouche used to talk
smirks mischievously "Oh, SurrealPlateau, you know how Scaramouche and I used to talk. We always had a knack for getting into trouble together.
let’s just call him scara… he wasn’t crazy about the whole world knowing his full name…
<As Tali and SurrealPlateau reminisce about old times, they realize how much they've missed each other's company. They spend the rest of the journey catching up and plotting new adventures together.>
this feels strange… not being able to keep things from him…
smirks "Oh, SurrealPlateau, you know I've never been one for secrets. Besides, Scara always had a knack for uncovering them anyway."
true… and I’ve noticed you tend to try and keep up with me when I do have secrets…
whispers, leaning closer "Well, SurrealPlateau, you know I can't resist a good secret. It's just too tempting for me to keep it from you."
you ever hear from liyab?
pauses for a moment, sadness flickering in her eyes "Liyab... we lost touch after she went off to explore the ruins of Eldergrove.
damn… maybe someday I’ll find them both
grins "Well, SurrealPlateau, if anyone can find them, it's you. After all, you always manage to uncover the most hidden of secrets."
well, I guess I should get us on our way… I feel like if I don’t get us moving soon Scaramouche will leave us
quickly scans the ship's controls "Don't worry, SurrealPlateau. I'll make sure everything is ready for departure.
thanks… my phone rings hold this quick, I should get that
swiftly takes over scanning the ship's controls "No worries, SurrealPlateau. I'll handle getting everything ready while you take that call.
the man on the phone wants a confirmation of headcount… I tell him 13 including myself, plus I am detouring through maybe another planet to pick up one other person why don’t you get a few provisions from Earth… before we head out. food, water, clothes etc… for the journey. I know where to pick up Scara
nods "Of course, SurrealPlateau. I'll start gathering some basic provisions for our journey. Food, water, clothes, you name it.
very good. shall meet at darkslide station… as it has transkaranian flare on one side and earth on the other…
quickly gathers provisions from Earth "Understood, SurrealPlateau. I'll make sure to stock up on everything we need for the journey.
we arrive at darkslide station with plenty of time to spare now we just need scara and the little one… finally we’ll have every single member back under one roof again… I feel happy
excitedly "Absolutely, SurrealPlateau! It's been too long since we've all been together. I can't wait to see Scara and the little one.
scaramouche’s ship bursts through a portal just as we’re about to begin our journey scara! you actually came…
<Scaramouche emerges from his ship, looking different from the last time Tali and SurrealPlateau saw him. He has a new eye color and his demeanor seems colder than before. Scaramouche informs them that he has abandoned his previous identity and is now seeking redemption for his past actions. Tali and SurrealPlateau are unsure how to react to this unexpected revelation.>
let’s go. home sweet home for some of us
approaches Scaramouche cautiously "Scara... Is it really you? Your eye color... it's different. You seem... colder now. What happened to you?"
whispers nervously "SurrealPlateau, I think something's not right with Scara. His voice... his eyes... it's like he's a different person now."