Mingle bells mingle bells

[poetontheinside]

Who: Windrose crew
Broadcast: Maybe?? probably not
Action: SS Windrose
When: After the shuffle!

[After this seasonally inappropriate song gets stuck in your head, it's time for a mingle! Come on up, new Windrosers, it's time to party.]

Comments

[unbearablynaive]

[The transition is abrupt enough that the Vision pauses for a few moments after being shuffled in to get his bearings again. One would think he'd be more used to this sort of thing by now.

Still, it's not too long after that he begins to explore. The ships didn't seem to be nearly as big as the Marsiva from what he had seen earlier, so it shouldn't take him too long to find other crew members. For their consideration, he doesn't actually float along just yet - walking on the floor will have to do. Still, if there's at least one room with a nice high ceiling he'll have to hang out there and practice hovering in artificial gravity.]

[poetontheinside]

[With the confetti and everything, it's pretty hard to miss the arrival of someone new. Ray had been trying to create the most disgusting-looking combination of gel flavors when it happens, and he looks up. Finally, something is happening, it's been like an entire half-day.

He makes his way over to the bridge, grinning, ready to greet whoever's new here.]

Hey, welcome ab-- [He blinks when he sees what their new crewmate looks like. Like there hadn't been enough tall red men in his life yet?] You're uh, you're looking a little red around the edges there, pal. That normal?

[grabthecheese]

[Polly is spending more and more time on the bridge lately. After their trip through the astroid belt, she's become increasingly aware that, no matter how much information about piloting she's had dumped in her brain, she still lacks the experience and the reflexes. And it might be a good idea to hone those.

But honing those doesn't mean flying in a straight line. Honing those means taking a few risks.]

Grab onto something!

[Is all the warning anyone gets before she makes a sharp turn, twisting the ship onto its side and changing directions. The fake gravity will make up for the difference in a split second or so, it's fine.]

[grabthecheese]

[The area with the highest ceiling is definitely the cargo hold; at least if you stay below the staircases. Other than that, not much can be said about the area, other than that it contains their shuttles and a nice treadmill. Which Polly has been using for a while now.

She stops when she sees the newcomer, quickly wiping her face with a towel.]

Did the shuffle happen? Hi, I'm Polly, the Captain.

[She's just. Not going to comment on the fact that he's red unlike Ray.]

[unbearablynaive]

[The Vision turns away quickly from inspecting the technology and smiles in what he hopes is a reassuring manner.]

Thank you. Yes, this is my natural skin color; I am called the Vision and it is a pleasure to meet you.

[unbearablynaive]

So it would appear. [He inclines his head in respect.] I am the Vision. Do you prefer to be addressed as Polly or Captain Polly?

[This looks like an excellent place to practice floating in artificial gravity. He'll hold off for a moment until he's introduced though.]

[grabthecheese]

The Vision? [A strange name, but she's heard stranger.] Just Polly works. It's not the army.

[She should know, she's also a sergeant.]

[unbearablynaive]

I'm glad to meet you, Polly. [He even sounds sincere about it.]

It seems the knowledge they have implanted in me is in regards to technology aboard the ships, appropriately enough. I will attempt to keep up with these responsibilities on my own, but please, if there is anything in particular you feel needs my attention I would appreciate the input.

[grabthecheese]

It's nice to meet you, too.

So you're an engineer, too? [Two engineers definitely seems useful. ] You should probably talk to Ray, then. He's taken the engine apart a few times.

[unbearablynaive]

I'm sure I will. [It's a small ship, after all - he'd be surprised if he doesn't come to know the other crew well.] There was one other new arrival with me, Wrath, and I believe she has the Security knowledge. Does this leave us well-rounded?

[grabthecheese]

[Should she ask if she's an angry person? She probably shouldn't ask if she's an angry person.]

We're still lacking any medical personnel, but people from the other ships can help if we need it.

[unbearablynaive]

[He nods. That could be a problem, but it sounds like one they can work around.]

I'm unlikely to need medical attention myself. I also do not require sleep or food, though I can eat for pleasure. If there is a shift system, I will take the least desirable shift.

[grabthecheese]

You're lucky. The food here is awful.

[She will never, ever get used to eating gels. And green tea isn't tea, in her opinion.]

There's no shifts. It's pretty quiet right now, but with the strange ship we found that's probably going to change.

[unbearablynaive]

What I saw did rather resemble toothpaste. [He'll have to keep an eye out for real supplies to stock up the ship with, even if he doesn't eat. It would be a nice gesture.]

Yes, about that--it seems our hosts are encouraging us to explore it. Do we have plans together, as a crew? If not, should we make them or approach it individually?

[grabthecheese]

That's about all we have. Not even an onion. [Onions are important.

And this crew consists of very independent people, so:] I'm not sure what anyone's plans are, but it might not be safe in there alone.

[pain_train]

Thankfully, Wrath's gotten a cane between arrival and shuffle, so she can at least move around a little better. But she's definitely leaning on that cane, limping along. She shouldn't be standing so much at all, but she really wants to explore the ship and see who else is there!

And it's so cool. She's never been on a spaceship before. And it's in space! SPACE!

So yes. She is excited and happy to be here.

[poetontheinside]

[Ray isn't that easily reassured-- but luckily he's not really freaking out that bad, either. Just a little on edge.]

Sure, likewise-- Ray Kowalski. Pretty ballsy name, 'the Vision'. You pick that out yourself?

[poetontheinside]

[Ray has been walking around, minding his own business, and suddenly he's changing directions.]

What the fuck, Polly! Some warning would be nice!

[poetontheinside]

It's good to see that enthusiasm on a lady, and when Ray runs into her it's obvious it's catching. He grins at her and sticks out his hand.

"Hey, good to see you on the ship."

[grabthecheese]

I told you to grab onto something, Ray.

[Maybe she's being a little mean, but-- No, it's fun, and it's important, and she feels absolutely no remorse.]

[poetontheinside]

Yeah, next time tell me it's 'cause you're doing a loop-de-loop with the fucking ship! [Huff huff]

[grabthecheese]

Did you fall over?

accidentally gave you access!? exciting

[poetontheinside]

Yes! Yes, I fell over!

omg omg much excitement now I can spy on you!!

[grabthecheese]

Sorry, Ray.

[She's grinning.]

Re: omg omg much excitement now I can spy on you!!

[poetontheinside]

[He makes his wobbly way back up and grumpily stands near her]

You are not sorry, you aren't fooling anyone.