been brooding in his captain quarters since they've gotten back. He finally came out though. Mostly since he hasn't eaten much for the past

few hours.

started making soup. She steps away to let it boil, trying her hair back into a ponytail finally.

just wandering around the ship absentmindedly. He's somehow ended up at the entrance to the kitchen. "....Ah...?"

turns to him after stirring the soup, and smiles a small smile. "Hello."

you a nod in greeting. "How...How long have I been in my quarters?"

thinks. "A few hours or so. Are you alright?" She asks.

nods again. "I'm fine. I was just thinking I suppose. Are you...busy tomorrow by any chance?"

shakes her head. "Of course not...why do you ask?" She turns back to stir her soup again.

scratches the back of his head. "...Wanted to know if you wanted to have dinner with me."

turns back to him. "Me? Of course, I can't say no, can I?"

raises an eyebrow. "You can say no if you wish. I don't want you to say yes when I'm trying to ask you out to dinner and you don't want to."

shakes her head. "It was...a joke. I'd be honored to."

blinks. "Ah...I was never good at catching jokes." Feels slightly embarrassed now.

smiles, then checks on her soup. "Are you hungry..ahh..sir?"

"To be honest. I'm famished. Thanks for asking."

nods. "I'm almost done. Please, sit."

takes a seat, resting his chin on his hands and watching you cook.

a little self-concious at the watching. "Alright...here you are." She brings a bowl to serve him, leaning just a bit too close.

he doesn't mind when you move just a little bit closer then you should. "Xie Xi-ah. I mean thank you."

smiles to him. "Ahh...Chinese..?"

nods at you quietly. "I don't use it as often as I used to though."

sits near him. "Of course. I don't speak my own language often, either...it makes me a bit...sad."

"I use it enough that it isn't too rusty. But not enough that i feel like I'm using it to its full advantage." Tilts head. "What do you

speak?"

rests her hands on her lap. "Vietnamese. Though, I do think I can remember...some of the French I was taught..." She thinks about that.

"Vietnamese and French? I bet they sound charming in your voice." Starts eating before it starts getting cold.

touches her cheek. "Thank you." she replies, smiling to him.

"Oh I suppose. What type of food do you fancy?" Thinking of where to reserve for dinner tomorrow.

shrugs. "I don't mind. Whatever kind you'd like." She watches him, trying to decide if he likes her soup or not.

"Do you have certain foods you are interested in having?" Likes it a lot. He just isn't very expressive.

for a moment then shakes her head. "No, I don't have any preferance. Really, I don't mind if you decide."

this is difficult. "What haven't you had before then." He wants you to try new things at least.

shrugs. "I haven't tried much." She leans on the table. "I'm used to eating the food the poor would eat. Anything better than that is fine."

"Ah. I would not make you eat low class food if I wish to charm you." Laughs a little. "Maybe French or Italian then?"

blinks. "Italian, I'd prefer that...charm me?"

continues to drink his soup absentmindedly. His word choice is horrible today. "I don't just ask anyone to have dinner with me Lan."

leans a bit closer to him. "I figured as much...I appreciate the effort, but you shouldn't try this hard."

glances at her. "Try this hard?' Didn't realize he was trying remotely hard. Was he?

shakes her head. "You don't need to try at all." She stands, and turns back to start to clean, face red.

sits there slightly dumbfounded. He just stares at her back. "..."

keeps her back to him, trying to will the stupid things she'd just said to have never happened.

"O-Oh..." He's trying to break the sudden awkwardness. "But I don't mind trying...for you."

covers her cheeks. "W-well, I appreciate that." She mumbles, fumbling with some pans.

"...Should I have not said anything?" Hasn't seen her like this before...

turns back around, still pink in the face. "O-oh, no, I'm sorry. It isn't your fault."

looks at you for a moment. "Ah your face is cute when it's pink." Should be less blunt.

covers her cheeks. "E-eh..am I?"

smiles a bit. "Yeah, you're pink."

smiles a little. "I'm sure you're as cute when you blush." She mumbles, looking at her feet.

"Definitely not." Not sure if he's covering up or actually thinks that though.

sits by him again. "I'm sure of it."

"I'm not really. And I doubt anyone has really seen my blushing face."

shakes her head. "I'm sure someone has..."

"You can try if you wish."

leans in, then stops, looking over his expression.

stares back at you, not bothered by the closeness.

touches his cheek, then pulls away, unsure of a way to make him blush.

wouldn't know either until you find something that will make him blush. He just tilts his head and looks back at you.

decided she'd just wait until it happens. "Ahh...do you mind helping me change...? It may be out of place to ask.."

shakes head. "I guess I can help if you need it." Wonders why he's being asked though...

stands. "Thank you. I only need your help to tighten the corset." she explains.

"I still think those things are bloody abominations." Rather not speak of his personal experiences with them though.

nods. "Yes, but my nicer dress is fitted too tightly for me to wear otherwise..."

"We can get you new dresses if you wish. I'd just...have to go under disguise if we go to the city."

blinks, then smiles a soft smile. "I'd like that. What sort of disguise?"

sits there quietly for a moment. "...I rather not say."

nods. "When would we go?" She asks, changing the subject

"Whenever you want. I'm not in the mood to deal with snotty black market dealers right now."

nods, and stands. "I don't exactly have any plans now..."

"We can go now if you wish then."

smiles a little. "Do I need a disguise as well?"

"Only if you think you do. You are free to go undercover too." Personally wouldn't mind an "escort" for those stupid officers.

thinks, then nods. "I've been seen with you once before...you may be recgonized if I weren't."

"It'll...take me awhile to get ready so I guess I'll meet you at the entrance of the ship?"

nods, and smooths her skirt. "I'll wait for you there." she agrees, starting off to leave the room.

gets up and heads off to find his "favorite" crew members evar.