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Who: Shiro and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Blameless
When: March 17th and 18th

[Network | Video from the HS Marsiva - Friday 17th]

[Waking up in a strange place is, sadly, something Shiro has done before. A couple of times actually. He must admit, though, he appreciates the lack of a headache this time. The worry is strong when he realizes he lost communication with his team, and there's nobody around to answer his questions. At least that means not bad guys either?

His body feels great (how, after that battle?) so he doesn't waste time investigating. Moments later he's at the cafeteria, eating something that is not goo (thank goodness) and going through the files on his new communicator. The idea of a reality show and that augment implanted in his head isn't well received at all, but there's something more urgent he should check on first. There are no signs of it on the network, but you can never be too safe.

The feed starts as he's taking off his helmet, his sci-fi-ish suit of armor and the calmness he speaks with not making him look a newbie at all. Someone familiar with military training, though, may find a bit of that on him.]

Hello. I'm Shiro, a new arrival to this... fleet. [He's about to say "this show" but ugh, he doesn't want to think about that.] Space isn't news to me, but alternative universes are. So I still feel I must ask: has any of you encountered or heard of an alien race called Galra? They aren't good news, and I wouldn't want them to have followed me here. Thanks for any information you can provide.

[Action | It's shuffle time on the SS Blameless! - Saturday 18th]

[The confetti is met with an unamused face, and Shiro is still brushing it off his armor as he makes his way through the ship, helmet under an arm and eyes attentive. The pudding is tempting (he isn't a huge chocolate lover but gosh, he hasn't tasted it in forever) but it can wait for now. First, he needs to meet his crew. Shiro is still a firm believer of teamwork, so it'll be better for everyone, he thinks, if he gets to know these new people as soon as possible.

He doesn't rush it though. Familiarizing himself with the ship is also important, so he walks through the hallways at a calm pace, taking in all the details and wondering what kind of piloting it'll require. Whenever he sees someone, he speaks up, tone and body language as friendly as it can be.]

Excuse me. Hi. I believe I'm the new pilot of the ship. [He offers his right hand and, if the person decides to take it, they'll notice it feels harder than a human hand. As if it was made of metal.] You can call me Shiro.

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[...gosh, how old is she? They bring in people this young too? Shiro tries to look a little less serious for her.]

Atroma is the people in charge, right? And there's no way to contact them?

[Wait'll you hear about the 8-year-old Captain.]

Not that anybody I've spoken to knows of, and some of my crewmates have been here for over a year. They prefer to sit back and watch, I guess.

Over a year? [He looks a bit alarmed for a second there before he goes back to his usual poker face. That's a freaking long time, and he has shit to do back in is world. Atroma keeps losing points by the second.] So for them we're just their entertainment.

[It reminds him of-- no. He can't think about that now. Especially in front of this young girl. Focus, Shiro.]

Thank you for answering my question. What's your name?

Uh-huh. I've only been here for... a month and a half myself, but it's already felt too long. I've never considered myself star material, so the WHY of it's a bit strange to me, too.

[She smiles.]

You're welcome. I'm Tina.

[The why? He has theories - not very nice ones. And he doesn't want to start talking morbidly in front of this girls. She's different from Pidge, it's the impression he's gotten so far.]

Time definitely feels different in space. [He would know.] So you got the augment in your head too? What is it that you do, Tina?

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I'm pretty sure I'm a cook. Mundane, but it's important to keep my crew well-fed, right? And I grew up working in my dad's restaurant, so at least it fits me.

[Oh no, honey, don't feel like that. Big brother tone go.]

A cook eager to feed their crew is more important than you think. Ever heard of astronaut food? It has a bad reputation for a reason.

I've seen some of it at the museum before, yeah. It's fun as a novelty, but eating it long-term? I probably couldn't. Hamburgers are much better.

Trust me, as someone who did have to eat it long term? You aren't missing anything. I haven't had a hamburger in forever.

Really? My dad owns a hamburger restaurant and my siblings and I work in it. I'm around burgers all day, so I can't imagine NOT having them. Are you an astronaut?

That sounds like a really nice family place. [A nod and he puts up his helmet for her to see.] Kind of. The term is a bit old in my time, we call it astroexplorers. I pilot ships in space, and you don't exactly find hamburger restaurants there.

It's a bit of a hole in the wall, but I like it. We get to be together all day, and I like that best about it.

[She looks impressed.]

So are you from the future? I'm from 2015, and we definitely don't have people piloting through space. There's a probe on Mars, but not real people yet.

Working with the people you love is definitely a big plus in a job you like.

[Shiro, stop sounding like an advice book for one damn second.]

I am. We reached Mars a long time ago, I got to fly to the end of the Solar System. But I've been to other corners of the galaxy too, thanks to alien technology. Think something more similar to this fleet.

My siblings are my best friends, so it all works out.

[Tina listens to that, enthralled.]

Woooow... that sounds SO COOL. I'm a little envious.

[A nod.] My crew, my team is like my family. So yeah, it does work out.

[He can't help looking a bit awkward when she says that. It's flattering, really, and he can't blame her for the feeling: he didn't give her the whole story after all.]

It's a bit more complicated than that, so I don't know if you should be envious but... You're in space now. The circumstances are skeevy and I don't like this Atroma from dragging a young girl like you to a show, but I hope you still get to see how amazing space can be. [Gotta make the best out of the situation!]

Family's very important. I wouldn't be the person I am without them.

[She listens, then nods slowly.]

I just feel like I'm so BORING compared to everyone here. Again, the why of me being brought here is baffling me, but I try not to think too much about it and just enjoy the ride. Because you're right, I AM in space, and it's pretty darn cool.

Couldn't agree more.

[Oh, honey, no. Shiro's expression softens. He suspects Tine was brought to add to the drama, but nobody should feel that way.]

Everyone has something to offer, Tina, never forget that. But I'm glad to hear you're enjoying space.

[Tina smiles shyly in reply.]

And I'll find out why in time, I guess. So I'll just enjoy the ride in the meantime. Meeting new people [and new butts, she adds silently] and seeing new things... it's great.