Heron Mingle

[axiomed]

Who: The Heron + Visitors
Broadcast: N/A
Action: SS Heron
When: All of Jan!

[ Here lies the least angry birds. And any friends who want to visit. ]

Comments

[ ota ]

[axiomed]

[ Broadcast to the crew. ]

[ The video clicks on as Charles look in, looking calm and composed. ]

Hello. As you may have noticed, we've lost a few crew members of late, especially our first mate, Ms. Amidala. As such, I've applied for the position and I am now the new First Mate for the Heron.

If you have any concerns or issues you would like to deal with, please contact me.

[ With that, he turns it off. ]

[ Action ]

[ He comes on board for the first time since the new hotel arrived. Partly because of his position (and perhaps, he is running away a little). He checks up on the cockpit, engineering and their supplies in the kitchen, deep in thought and making a checklist for things necessary for the ship. ]

voice

[exothermia]

[Erik hasn't returned to the Heron yet, but he still gets the video broadcast. It's not surprising that Charles would have taken up the position. It's a good choice. He debates not responding, as it isn't necessary. Ultimately, he does, and he sounds sincere.]

Congratulations.

[axiomed]

Oh.

[ There's a pause before he replies. ] Thank you. Is there anything up here you'd like me to bring down?

[exothermia]

No, I'm all right. I brought most of my things with me when we got here.

[There's another pause.] How many gone?

[axiomed]

Besides Ms. Amidala? Hux I believe.

[exothermia]

[...]

Good. Fuck him.

[axiomed]

[ There's a bemused huff. ]

I doubt he'll be coming back.

[exothermia]

Even if he does, I won't have him on this ship again.

[He'd been too sick with grief to really push the issue before. But if Hux appeared in the Fleet again, Erik wouldn't hesitate to make his feelings known in a more aggressive manner.]

[axiomed]

[ Well, what is he supposed to say to that. ]

I know.

video;;

[reconstitution]

Wouldn't want anyone else in the position.

It's a shame she's gone, but now she can go live her life. [ He doesn't give a rat's ass about the ginger troublemaker. ]

[axiomed]

[ His lips twitch. ]

I'm touched by your support.

Yes, I hope she's fine wherever she is.

[reconstitution]

I want someone I can trust. I trusted her, and I trust you.

[ He gives it a bit of thought and adds: ] I'm sure she's fine, she's tough as hell.

[axiomed]

Thank you.

Is there any business I should see to while I'm up here?

[reconstitution]

Not at the moment? Making my rounds right now if you want tea.

[axiomed]

[ He hesitates before nodding. ]

Yes, that would be nice.

[reconstitution]

Give me ten minutes.

[ He shuts off the feed and finishes his walk around before heading into the kitchen. True to his word, Winter shows up brandishing two mugs of hot tea. He sets them down on the nearest flat surface. ]

The ship seems so empty, now.

[ Not that he minds too much about that, though he will miss Padme quite a bit. ]

[axiomed]

[ He takes it gratefully. ]

Maybe that's just what we need. Some peace and quiet for a while.

New Arrival [Action] - Backdated to Jan 7th, OTA

[stabsbothways]

[ Okay what?

Actually, she knew this was coming, didn't she? People had mentioned she'd be moved to one of the other ships.

It was honestly a nice chance of scenery after a week of that same boring room.

She looks around to see if there's anyone in her immediate area. ]

[reconstitution]

[ Didn't expect the tinny fanfare over the intercom or the confetti, did you? Neither did he when he first arrived. It's jarring and weird to suddenly be somewhere else.

The Heron isn't as impressive as the Marsiva, sure. The common rooms feel bigger than the halls or single rooms, and there's not much they can do about the cold feeling that seems to settle throughout the ship, but it's not so bad.

He's busy making his rounds when he comes across her in the hall. Not someone he's seen in the fleet before, but he had seen her broadcast on the network. Bucky stops a short distance from her, nothing personal, really. ]

Just arrived?

[stabsbothways]

Uh, I suppose, yes. And the place I just arrived in would be...?

[ She eyes this new person. Built, a little rugged. Kind of like a taller Varric, but she didn't get the same charming vibe from him. A face that looked perfect for sitting on. ]

[reconstitution]

You're on the Heron. Means you've been assigned here. There will be a room with your name on the door.

[ Better get used to the captain of few words. At least until he gets to know her a bit more. ]

[stabsbothways]

Dreams do come true! [ Can you feel the sarcasm? You should feel the sarcasm. ]

[ The bluntness was actually a bit of a welcome after some of the people she'd been chatting with. Not that she wasn't gonna tease him about it, anyway. ]

And who do I have the pleasure of meeting? If you'd prefer, I can just call you Broody Scruffbritches.

[reconstitution]

[ Isabela is2g. ]

Well, if that gets your interest, you're really going to enjoy the fact that this is a paid kidnapping. [ SEE, HE CAN DO SARCASM, TOO. ]

Winter. I'm the Captain.

[stabsbothways]

And that's a name or are you just announcing your demeanor?

[ Ha. She just got an idea that let her be cheeky and a bit of self-exploratory. ]

Well, Captain. Call me Summer.

[reconstitution]

Consider it both, if you want.

[ Well, he's going to take that name at face value, because names are fucking important. ]

Yours should be at the end of the hall, Summer. If you need anything, let me know.