gettin shippy with it?

[acuition]

Who: the good folks on the caprine
Broadcast: not likely!
Action: for the good folks on the caprine, or anybody visiting.
When: right now? right now!!!

[ Whether you're new to the ship or happy to be back or really mad to be back...you're here. That's what matters.

Because it's a mingle post. You know how it is. ]

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HERE'S YOUR NEWBIE

[enhances]

[ It hasn't been a very good trip for Genos.

The hospitality on the last ship was... well, he can't complain about anything other than being in a new place without his permission, at least. Which he did complain about—he certainly made sure his annoyances were clear to anyone who would listen.

But this... this must be the ship that girl was talking about, or one of them.

Which is why the moment he's able to, he's checking out the ship, touching the walls and prodding the ceiling—if it moves, he's picking it up and turning it around in his metal hands. When he walks, there's a distinct clink; his metal parts moving together to act as his limbs.

Or, if he finds you, likely due to his radar... or if you're just being loud... he'll straighten up immediately, only to ask— ]

Tell me what ship this is. [ Or: ] I need a list of people on this ship.

[ "ask." ]

[electrostatics]

What are you going to do if I don't? [ His reply is absentminded; he's watching things fold and unfold with every sign of enjoyment.

The whirring going on throughout every part of his body is audible, at least on a background noise level. ] Whatever. Since you asked so nicely, you're on the SS Caprine.

With that kind of personality, you'll be fine here.

[enhances]

It seems like there's no need to tell you. [ 'Another hero?" is Genos' first thought—there's a few others who have mechanical bodies, some even more so than him. ] I've said only a few words. You can tell my personality from that?

[ Amazingly, he's not being sarcastic. Entirely. ]

[electrostatics]

[ If Genos had said that 'hero' thought out loud, Elecman would have laughed at him. It might have continued for a little bit. ]

It's just extrapolating based on what data I currently have. [ He shrugs, as if to say: prove me wrong. ] But how you approach people you don't know can say a lot.

[ He makes snap judgements. It's a bad habit, but it's also something of a defense mechanism. He's trying to ease off on it, at least.

Maybe. ]

[enhances]

[ The bad guys aren't usually so colourful as robots!! ]

I'd think this situation would be unexpected for most people—and not an ideal place for determination of my character, if that matters.

[electrostatics]

[ HE COMES FROM A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE LOOKS JUST AS COLOURFUL AS THIS, SADLY, SO HE'D LAUGH AT YOU...what a great personality he has ]

...I'm not that concerned with fully evaluating your character, you know. It's none of my business what you feel like doing, as long as it doesn't hurt the ship. [ Another shrug. ] So, are you a robot or what?

[enhances]

[ Well, even if he suddenly decided that Genos was the coolest guy alive, it wouldn't matter to him. He has his own goals! And the strongest role model! He needs to get back to that— ]

I'm a cyborg. What are you?

[acuition]

[ In the kitchen, he will find one of his new shipmates!! She looks up from her communicator and a slightly warm mug of.......well, it's actually just water. ]

This is the Caprine.

[ A slight pause. ]

You're a new addition to our crew, then?

[enhances]

Supposedly. [ He's clearly not all for the idea of helping out people on a space ship. ] I didn't agree to this, but I can see that others have had the same experience.

[acuition]

Yes, I don't think that any of us did agree to this.

[enhances]

How long has this been going on?

[acuition]

At least a year, from what I know.

[enhances]

Then how is this the first I've heard of it?

[deshabille]

[Ooh, look at this one. Listen to him. He's lovely. Like Elecman but not like Elecman at all, so that's a good thing. She's just going to fall into step directly behind his shoulder until he turns and demands her attention.]

[At which point she grins. Hi, new friend.]

SS Caprine. Mal, captain; Joseph Joestar, first mate. One on security, Elecman and the captain on engineering, Qing in the labs, Jojo's the pilot, gods help us all.

Guess which one I am, lad, go on.

[enhances]

[ Genos looks her over once, considering; he doesn't really care who's in charge, since the names she just listed off mean nothing to him. But since she answered so prudently, and since he's at least polite most of the time, he'll nod. ]

You're the captain.

[deshabille]

That I am.

[She holds out her hand to him to shake. Do you shake, robot gentleman?]

Mal, at your service. Or you at mine, depending on the day and what's needed. You know how it goes.

[enhances]

[ HE CAN SHAKE!! ]

I'll listen to you if your orders are not ridiculous or interfere with my own ideals. I am registered as a hero, so if I deem your actions to be malicious, I will not follow them.

[ Don't be evil and Genos will be helpful. ]

[deshabille]

Right. Not malicious . . .

[Who calls themselves a hero? That sounds like a very strange thing to do. Still, he has a good handshake, maybe he's all right.]

What other ideals should I watch out for, besides non-maliciousness?

[enhances]

Evil, cruel, spiteful, criminal, malevolent, vindictive, mean, hurtful to those who are innocent, wicked, bad, immoral, foul, vile, dishonourable, corrupt, depraved, villainous, nefarious, sinister, monstrous, diabolical, fiendish, despicable, atrocious, heinous, murderous, contemptible, reprobate, horrible, execrable, or dirty will also work.

DONT STARTLE THE OTHER NEWBIES GDI

[shoujoreject]

[He'd been approaching largely because the noise was... well, not unusual, but different. Genos definitely isn't one of the shipmates he'd seen before, after all.

And one day? One day, he'll be used to the way people act and react here. For now? The sudden shift as he stands up straight makes the redhead jump, staring up at him at his question. Er. Demand. Er...]

Ah--um. [A blink, as though he forgot what he was about to say. Then, sheepishly:] It's the SS Caprine. I'm still getting used to the names of everyone here, sorry.

HE'S SORRY BUT IT'S IMPORTANT

[enhances]

[ Genos glances to the side for a second before returning his look. SS Caprine; it's not familiar to him. If he had his laptop, he could possibly look it up. ]

That's fine. Have you seen an exceptionally bald man around?

[ WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BALD AND EXCEPTIONALLY BALD?? ]

DAMN IT GENOS

[shoujoreject]

[Exceptionally... bald... Qing can't say he's seen anyone bald thus far, much less exceptionally...]

I can't say that I have. Are they a friend of yours...?

[Please let logic be right, he thinks. Or at least let them not be a terrible rival or villain or something.]

[enhances]

[ Genos nods. Look! Logic! ]

He's my master. A hero named Saitama—ah, but officially his name might be registered as 'Caped Baldy' if that helps.

[ He's so sorry sensei. ]

[shoujoreject]

[Thank goodness. ... But this isn't, in fact, getting any better, is it?]

I haven't seen the name around, though I haven't searched all of the posts on the network or anything. Neither Saitama or Caped Baldy, really.

[enhances]

He has a tendency to go unnoticed, despite his incredible power and unforgettable physique. [ he's bald. ] Though, looking back at all of the posts on the network is a good idea.