the way you look at me when you think i'm not looking

[quatrain]

[ He Ming is pushy, and knowing that does not deter him at all from putting his charms to use. If they don't work, they don't, but since they usually do, clearly he is the best kind of company. He spends a about an hour in the public canteen chatting up a giant Teklon who ends up buying him a drink that makes his eyes water.

They part ways after exchanging comms info. He Ming's unit is still in the public hangar, being refueled, so he starts setting his attentions on another lonely-looking soul he can set himself upon. ]

Hello, did you say my name just now?

[ He Ming slides onto the stool next to the stranger a little too hard and has to stop himself by banging his elbow on the bar. ]

Because I'm here.

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[quasaar]

[ please don't do that, Ras isn't sure how he would deal with someone seemingly sympathizing with him on any level right now. he just needs to flee, needs to get out.

and maybe be a little distracted.

look, even when what amounts to running for his life, Ras can't say no to that. the interest in his gaze is honest, bright, as he blinks a few times as if ascertaining the truth of that offer.]

Would you mind? Those units are-- well I'm sure you knowhow amazing they are.

[quatrain]

I've got no plans.

[ And even if he did, this is interesting. This guy is interesting, so guarded that He Ming knows he has to work a little harder than usual to see into him. Taking him into the unit will help. ]

I'll pay for our drinks, and then let's go out to the hangar.

[ Then He Ming does touch him, reaching out to grasp his shoulder and squeeze once before peeling away. ]