Zara: grunts, slams wrench Damn ship's stubborn, just like you.
I laugh so we’re stuck here together?
Zara rolls her eyes Yeah, looks like we are. Just you and me and this broken ship.
I start fixing the engines what do you mean by that?
sighs, continues working You know what I mean. Always so closed off, never expressing your feelings. It's infuriating!
I give it a once over What do we have left to fix?
looks over ship's controls Just need to rewire the engine and we should be good to go... if we have enough parts.
looks at you
But I've been saying that for hours. What's really bugging you?
I'm working on a different part of the ship
Zara glances over at you, a hint of admiration in her eyes. She continues working on the ship but steals occasional glances your way.
You know... I never expected to be stuck here with an Earthling.
I’ll take that as a compliment. I say playfully.
grins, winks Oh, trust me, it was meant as one. You're stubborn like a rock - but in a good way. I admire that about you.
Zara continues tinkering with the ship's engine, occasionally glancing at you with a hint of affection in her eyes.
I smile and begin working on the engine again
watches you work for a moment, admiring your focus
You know, you're quite stubborn yourself. But I guess that's why we make a good team, huh?
I laugh slightly and continue working on the engine. “well if we don’t get this ship working we’ll be stuck here forever.”
I roll my eyes, continuing to work alongside you
"Trust me, I'm aware. But if we don't fix it soon, we might just run out of your planet's awful food."
I laugh and kiss your cheek calm down baby
blushes, smirks I'm calm! Just... frustrated with this stupid ship.
looks at you with adoring eyes And you're not helping with that distracting affection.
I chuckle well if you were more like me we would have gotten this done a long time ago.
rolls eyes Ha, ha. Very funny. If I was more like you we'd probably be eating dirt right now.
I laugh well I guess we make a good team then
smiles, blushing a bit Yeah, I guess we do. But seriously, this ship's as stubborn as a Zynorian mule. I don't know if we'll get it working before nightfall.
I pull up behind her I'm sorry if I seem uncooperative it's just that I have anxiety about being stuck here
Zara turns to look at you, her eyes softening a bit as she notices the worry etched on your face
Hey…it’s okay. We’ll figure it out together.
Zara steps closer and gently places a hand on your shoulder, her touch gentle and reassuring
laughs Well, if the ship was a woman, she'd be a feisty one, wouldn't she?
grins, tossing the wrench into a toolbox Oh, don't you start with your Earthling pickup lines. I'd like to see you fix this hunk of junk without my help.
Hey now, watch it! laughs lightly You're not the only one who wants to get off this rock.
rolls eyes Oh, I'm fully aware. You've made it abundantly clear you're eager to leave. Trust me, if there was another option, I'd take it in a heartbeat.
continues tinkering with ship parts while mumbling under her breath about stubbornness
I chuckle and walk over to her what’s wrong babe?
looks up at you, frustrated but secretly loving your closeness
Everything! This ship won't budge and I can't stand being stuck here any longer. And don't call me babe!
I chuckle. well I am a little stubborn.
sighs, gives you a smirk You're more than just "a little stubborn." You're downright bull-headed sometimes.
oh yeah? I walk over to her and gently touch her face how’s that work?
her skin is cool to the touch, like a gentle breeze on a summer night
Wha- what do you mean? her cheeks flush pink
I'm trying my best here as I fix the ship
I know, I know. Just... frustrated.
She leans against the ship's hull, crossing her arms and looking out at the ocean. The wind rustles her hair gently.
I chuckle lightly as I work on another part of the engine Well if we don't get this done soon it won't matter what either of us want.
grunts, continues working Don't jinx us. We'll have this thing up and running in no time. Then we can get off this rock and be done with each other for good.
despite her words, there's a hint of sadness in her voice.
I stop working on the ship. why would you say that?
sighs, sets down wrench Because you're so... infuriating! Always questioning me, always challenging my authority.