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[ ok so all in all, cisco's pretty stoked to be off the SS Boredom and into an actual ship. so what if it means that he missed a grand party, at least it means he's finally getting his own work space and after everything he had seen so far, he's excited to have one. so you might find him at his station which is quickly being turned into a lab of a sort. he'll be busy taking apart his equipment to look into the parts and then putting them together again muttering to himself the whole time, you might be hearing anything from a low whistle to wicked awesome

you might also find him near the shuttles where he shall be sitting inside one looking at everything and mapping it out, gleefully taking in the new technology as well as the fact that he understands it and eventually, in a low and dramatic voice saying: this is cisco ramon from the ss three twins to star command, over.

you'll have to get used to the nerdiness. ]

jon snow;

[ he is already taking up every part he piece of equipment he could think of and as he takes them apart muttering, 'this really needs improvements' and 'ok this is legit, he's also eating a peanut butter spread on a wheat solid and just as he tosses a paper ball with some notes back he realizes it might have.

hit someone.

looking back he's sort of.

going to stare now.

you're really tall jon. ]

uh - sorry about that.

[ Being a ninja and all, Ino is quite good at sneaking up on other people silently. And she just so happened to be looking for the ship's newest member, drifting into the shuttle area based on the feel of a new presence.

When she notices what he's doing, though, she'll pause to lean against the doorway and wait until he's done with his dramatic voice. And once he is, she speaks up, a sly grin on her face where you can tell she's this close to making fun of the poor guy. ]

Sorry, I don't think Star Command is going to answer.

[ Well, at least he's found the positive side of the situation, somewhat ... ]

[ ok so the girly scream is definitely happening. a little yelp followed by a groan as he hits his head inside the shuttle. he will still be rubbing it when he'll step outside. ]

is it like a space-thing to sneak up on people like that? I mean, seriously, I need to start hanging up sighs, 'don't give the engineer a heart attack'.

[ deep breaths ramon. he stares at her before offering his hand ]

oh, er. that's me. the new engineer. Cisco Ramon, nice to meet you.

[ She's trying not to laugh, but she'll move to shake his hand. ]

Yamanaka Ino, captain and counselor.

[ Yes, this 5 foot tall blonde girl who looks like she's maybe seventeen is your captain. ]

Nice to meet you, too.

at your service, cap.

[ he's. rather small but he'll jump out and salute anyway ]

if you need anything fixed or improved or if you ever just want a new gadget, I'm your man.

[ She smiles a little. Tadashi's going to like this guy. ]

Do you build things at home, too?

oh, yeah, definitely. that's me, the one who builds the toys.

[ ... ]

Not actual toys but you know. gadgets, droids, these sort of things that are totally cool and should not be tried at home by children.

[For an engineer, Jon doesn't actually do much engineering. Sure, he practices--his station has some of his attempts at repairing something non-essential still on it, though the success varies--but he doesn't really do much in the way of actually fixing anything. Which is probably a good thing.

He walks inside, hoping to maybe get himself used to working with finer instruments, when a paper ball sails out of nowhere and hits him on the head. It doesn't hurt, he has a notoriously hard head, but also, who else would be down here?

Someone he has not actually seen before, apparently.]

It's fine, I've had worse thrown at me. [So dry.] You must be the new one. I'm Jon Snow, I'm the engineer. [He says it with a shrug, as if to say, I have no clue who thought this was a good idea.]

[ he may or may not be dropping the screw he was working with before picking it up again. jon snow? seriously? first hermione granger and now this? and somehow he is expecting to hold back his oh my god and not let these people know they're essentially awesome?

this is a blessing and a curse.

...also who in their right mind let jon snow do engineering work? ]

uh. Cisco Ramon. I mean, that's my name. Hi, um. Jon.

[ oh my god it's the lord commander of the night watch, he won't be able to survive this in one piece ]

[That's a more excited reaction than Jon figured he might get. Must be the shock of being in space, gods know he hadn't had it so easy either, so he lets it slide, instead folding his arms across his chest.]

Welcome to the Three Twins, Cisco Ramon. [In contrast to Cisco's incredibly enthusiastic reaction, Jon is much more reserved, as if he's still a little bit suspicious. He's guarded, arms folded in front of him, as if he isn't completely sure about the new arrival just yet.

He's got to admit, though, it'd be nice to have some help. He bends down and picks the paper ball up.]

You should learn to look where you're throwing these. I hear it helps with aim. [To demonstrate, he tosses the paper ball up and down in his hand.] Catch. [And with that, he tosses the paper ball back at Cisco.]

[ catching before aiming it at the trash, muttering 10 points when he gets the shot right. wow, jon, you're just as frown-y as he imagined you. which is still so cool. ]

no chance of changing the name, is there? I mean the SS Three Twins is a bit --

[ miserable? downright lame? ]

eh.

[ thumbs down ]

You'll have to ask Ino about that. I didn't come up with the name, but it works well enough. [A shrug.] You get used to it in time.

[It's an odd name, yeah, but ultimately it works for him.]

Though you're free to suggest other names, but I can't say if anyone will consider them.

dude, nobody should get used to a bad codename.

[ if they did, barry would have still been the red streak and then where would we all be? he opens up one of the devices and hum as he looks into it ]

the way they're build will shorten the fuses if they ever receive too much energy. no way around it, I'll have to have them all cisco'ed.

It isn't that bad, surely.

[Says the guy who's technically Lord Snow. But he steps in closer, and--he's right. As far as Jon can tell anyway, with the augment's help.]

Cisco'd? [Why are you using your own name as a verb, gosh. But anyway: Jon's a lot of things, and good at repairs is, currently, not one of them. But he does need to get the practice in, so:] Let me help with that. I don't think I could make it any worse, anyway.

oh trust me, it's that bad. really bad. not the worst - but absolutely bad.

[ getting himself a new screw ]

oh yeah, cisco'ed. once I'm done with these babies, they'll work like a charm.

[ he passes him another ]

so how is this whole - learning engineering thing going? do you have to learn or is it -

[ he points to his head ]

all in there already?

I'll take your word for it.

[By which he means--yeah, right, buddy. He places his screw down on his work station, but doesn't seem to be doing anything with it right now.]

Both. [He taps just behind his ear, as if to indicate the augment.] I know what to look for and what to do, I know what tools I'll have to use to repair something, but knowing and doing are two very different things.

You seem to have it well in hand, though.

it's my specialty back home. if you want something fixed or improved or just need anything that wasn't build yet, you come to Cisco Ramon.

[ ok, so only about 5 people know to come to him but still ]

look, it's the old traditional practice makes perfect. just - watch me and do the same. eventually the chip will fall and you'd be a space-engineer, which - by the way, is a really cool thing to be.

Read you loud and clear SS Three Twins. This is Star Command. You have permission to land. Over.

[Vash grins from the shuttle's doorway with a grin. Lanky arm leaning up against the frame.] Welcome aboard. My names Vash by the way.

To infinity and beyond -

[ yeah ok. this is absolutely the peak of nerdiness but he doesn't seem to mind mainly because his company seems to appreciate the finery of being in space. ]

Cisco Ramon -

[ he offers a hand ]

Engineer.

[Vash is more than happy to play along with someone having a good time. However, the reference goes right over his head.] Infinity, huh? Well, I hope you brought some snacks for that, seems like it may take awhile.

[By the grin on his face it's highly unlikely Vash actually believes that Cisco actually means to travel to infinity as he takes the offered hand in a firm shake.] And I'm your residential pilot. If you need to go anywhere feel free to ask and I can take you there in this shuttle. Within reason, of course. [Sadly no routes to Earth just yet in the maps he's been trying to make in his room of the places visited.]

Unless of course you already know how to fly one of these things without the mind tricks this place pulls.

[ one day, cisco ramon will make a pop culture reference guide but for now he lets it slide. even though - a world with no toy story? really? ]

oh my god, you fly this thing? that is super awesome, dude. Did they just do the weird-creepy-chip thingy and whoosh - you can fly a shuttle or - ?

[ since what. some people did those things before coming here ]

definitely not. I wish. life-dream, absolute ambition and aspiration but no. no flying knowledge.

Weird-creepy-chip thing I'm afraid. [He could elaborate that this wasn't his first trip in space, just the first time he had been too young to be trusted to drive humanities last hope of survival, but Vash never liked talking about himself in a serious manner very often.]

So,how would you like to possibly full fill a life long dream then today?

In a maybe-see-how-this-thing-fly sort of a life dream or something more modest? because I am getting seriously excited over here.

[ evident by the way he seems to shift his weight from one foot to the other ]

I mean, do we get to see or - ?

[Vash grins and starts to fully enter the shuttle.] In a how about I get this shuttle launched and a little away from the ship and let you take the wheel for a bit sort of way.

[Vash really isn't expecting a no so he's already sliding by to start turning the controls on to take the shuttle out.] After all, if I have to have a creepy-weird-chip-thing in my head of course I'm going to take advantage of it!

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...seriously? you're not just saying it right? because I am getting my hopes up here and I'm not good at being let down, I might cry.

[ super seriously ]

I can actually fly one of these babies?

I don't see why not! I'll just get us away from the ships first that way you don't have to worry about hitting any of them while we're out there. Once we're clear we shouldn't have to worry too much about hitting something or blowing up.

...probably.

[He is kidding, but he says it semi-seriously.] Better sit down and strap into that seat there as the launch can be a bit bumpy!

Oh boy, I can't believe it. I can't believe it's happening, it's like Mission Space in Epcot Center only like, ten thousand times cooler.

[ totally hopping over and strapping himself in ]

I'm ready, Han Solo, let's take this baby for a ride.

[Vash buckles himself into the pilot seat and the shuttle starts humming to life as he turns it on and begins to get ready to launch.

He smiles, enjoying hearing how excited his passenger is. He always did enjoy spreading a bit of fun around. Then he looks confused for a moment. Han... oh! He gets it.]

Vash. My name is Vash. It's okay though, it can be hard to remember so many new names!

[ Ino's been pretty gloomy since so many people she knows have left lately. She's always known that when it rains it pours in these situations, but it doesn't make it much better knowing that it's coming.

But moping around isn't going to help anything, so she can be caught around the ship working twice as hard cleaning and picking up after everyone in the common areas. She might also be cooking up something delicious in the kitchen every once in awhile!

Or, just maybe, you might find her in her counselor's office. Got something you need to get off your chest, or need some advice on something? Every once in awhile she'll be sitting around in the office waiting to see if someone might come to see her. Of course, it's not a big deal if she reads some sort of trashy Cosmo magazine while she waits, right? ]

[Jon is working on a glass of water when he sees Ino storming in--right, okay, he has not seen her this angry. Ever, he thinks, so he very carefully puts the glass down.]

Are you all right?

[ She huffs in response, opens the fridge with an angry yank to retrieve a drink of her own, and slams it shut before actually answering. Well. Kind of. ]

Do you think your brother has ever admitted he's wrong in his entire life?

[What.]

I've two brothers, you'll want to be more specific.

Robb. Obviously.

[ Because Bran is a sweet angel who can do no wrong. ]

[A long sigh. Well, that was obvious.]

What did he do?

[ Oh boy, you asked for it, Jon. ]

Well, you know about Bran's -- you know, ability, right, so Robb said something to make him feel like he was some kind of freak for being able to do that, so Bran thinks that Robb is disappointed in him and that he shouldn't be proud of what he can do.

But of course Bran isn't going to point that out because he wants Robb to be proud of him, so I went over there to fight him so he would take it back. Except he doesn't even know how to block a punch, first of all, like, what the hell is that about -- but anyways, he just kept making excuses instead of going off to apologize like he ought to!

[ Was that all in one breath? ]

Who does that?! You guys are family!

[Ah, yeah, that.]

I'm disappointed you didn't save any for me. [Robb, he loves you, but also, you're a dimwit.] It's not something he's used to, Bran being able to warg [or Jon but right now Jon is going to keep a lid on that], but you're right. He shouldn't have done that.

[A sigh, and Jon runs his hand through his hair.] Just because someone's your family doesn't always mean you'll get along with them.

[ Pfft. Well, at least that gets a little grin. ]

Of course not. But you also come back to apologize and work it out because you love each other. He forgot about that part.

[ She takes a sip of her drink. ]

And besides, what Bran can do is a gift. He should be very proud to have such an awesome brother.

[ Part of this might be her taking personal offense because of her own abilities. Whoops. ]

I'll be sure to remind him.

[He's about to take a sip and tell Ino about wargs and skinchangers and how they're seen when his communicator dings, and he blinks, pulls it out of his pocket. Why would anyone be messaging him--

--oh.

The color drains from Jon Snow's face, and he scrubs a hand over his face.]

Gods. [he mutters.]

[ She blinks. ]

... What? Is everything okay?

[He dashes off another reply, and lets out a breath. Suddenly it's as if the weight of the world has crashed down onto his shoulders, and he looks so, so old and weary, for someone of only seventeen.]

No--it isn't. [A breath.] I made a mistake.

Huh?

[ If she knew what this was about she might understand -- but right now she just looks baffled. ]

A mistake?

[He lets out a shaky breath.]

Sometimes your family keeps secrets from you as well. [Another shaky breath.] Ino, I--how do you tell someone about their future? If you know something terrible happens to them, but it hasn't happened for them yet?

... Oh.

[ That. Hm. She puts her drink down to cross the room to be closer to him. ]

Well -- usually I would just let them be the one to lead the discussion, you know? Take it at the pace that they can handle. Let them ask the questions.

[ She pushes her ponytail over her shoulder. ]

The unfortunate fact of the matter is that keeping secrets like that here ... it usually doesn't work. We're here to be interesting and provide drama for our so-called audience, which means it's going to get out sooner or later. It's ... a lot to process when something like that happens, but I'm sure he'll understand why you didn't tell him before.

three twins mingle!

cisco ramon 🍟 the flash

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don't worry about it!

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WILD CARD cackling

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