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[halfbloodhatchling]

Who: Kai Gracen and Open
Broadcast: Yes
Action: On the Caprine
When: Now

You're speaking to the First Mate on the Caprine now, I guess. If any other first mates want to give me advice on my duties, that sounds grand.

[ A wink, yeah, he's already figured out about how much a first mate does (or does not) do. Mostly he figured McCoy might not mind what help he could give. ]

And for everyone new or new-ish on the Caprine, which might even include me, welcome.

Maybe we can have a party when we leave this system. It can double as a 'thank Morrígan no one expects us to be fish anymore' party.

If anyone wants to fetch alcohol from this planet while you're out, we can probably find a way to drink it.

[ Kai's mostly wandering through the Caprine now, trying to at least inventory what they already have. What previous crew members might have left behind and still hasn't been claimed. He knows McCoy is going to be on the planet, helping. It's just that Kai would be useless on two counts if he'd gone with, and he does feel a bit bad about it. ]

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[youdontneedapictureofme]

I can't really give advice. It's mostly just being a support to the Captain in charge. Not much else to it besides that. I try and keep the Goldstone organized as far as shipments and things that come in and out of the ship from the Marsiva and whatnot - food and the like. I also work as Lab Support so most of my work revolves around that.

[halfbloodhatchling]

Yeah, I'll still be security. I don't have any plans on giving that up, but it's not like I'm doing that much with it when we're not actually being attacked.

[youdontneedapictureofme]

True. Either way - being a First Mate is just about support. That's about all I can think to say is just make sure you're on top of whatever your captain isn't, if they aren't. Keepin' the crew safe is important too. Even if we aren't under attack it's still good to be prepared and to be cautious.

[halfbloodhatchling]

I think we could all do to be a lot more prepared for attack. I'm going to try to work on that for the Caprine, at least.

What other threats have crews faced before? I'm still a bit new.

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[wolfuncaged]

Congratulations on your ascension in rank. Was it a choice or did Atroma do it for you?

[That's important. ]

I have been first mate on the Tourist for some time. I cannot promise my advice would work for you and your ship, I feel each is unique in that regard, but I will answer any questions you might have as best I can.

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[halfbloodhatchling]

My choice.

I figured I could help a little by doing it, and my Captain didn't seem to mind the idea.

[ Kai's biggest worry is that he might end up some day Captain in his own right and he doesn't want that. [

How long have you been First Mate on the Tourist?

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[wolfuncaged]

Good. That means a lot.

[Choice will ALWAYS be a matter of great importance to Fenris. ]

Around eight months now.

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[airily]

What kind of alcohol?

[ Says the seraph that would drink wine from the bottle. ]

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[halfbloodhatchling]

[ Kai'll drink whiskey from the bottle, so he's in no position to judge. Though he usually sticks to glasses around company. ]

The effective kind. It's a party, so I don't think anyone will be too picky. I suppose it would be better if it didn't taste like seaweed.

[ Is that a thing? Kai isn't sure he wants to know. ]

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[airily]

You think they'd make it with seaweed? That sounds way too salty.

[ But he is trying to take this seriously. Somewhat. ]

Let me see what I can round up. Don't get too scared if they're floating, you hear?

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[helmsplitter]

So you got promoted? I guess congratulations're in order.

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[halfbloodhatchling]

Sure, congratulations for whatever I've gotten myself into this time, thanks.

You going to be down for the party?

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[helmsplitter]

You asked for it, just remember that.

[Because he hates being in leadership positions, so if Kai wants to take on that yolk, go for it buddy.]

But if you're gonna have a party, sure. I'll be there to help you drink.

[But also make sure you guys don't get so smashed none of them can walk straight.]

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[girlverine]

I am first mate on the Red Fist.

[She hesitated.]

But that doesn't seem to mean anything.

[She may have signed up for it by accident...]

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[halfbloodhatchling]

I'm getting the sense that it means as much as we let it.

And I suspect the security part of my job is more important.

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[girlverine]

Maybe. It does not have any responsibilities.

[Laura needed structure. Rules. Job requirements. Whoops.]

Yes. Security is far more important.

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[castintoflames]

You can find a way to drink it? I did not know alcohol was difficult to imbibe. (Yes, Kai, this is a familiar Elf. Yes, he is looking amused.)

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[halfbloodhatchling]

[ Kai can match the amusement easily enough. ]

You'd be surprised how many people have difficulty, but I consider myself quite good at this particular skill set.

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[castintoflames]

I am too, but that comes naturally to all of my kind. (He does not usually partake of alcohol, but he knows he can withstand large amounts.)

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[notanoptimist]

[Your captain's not on the Caprine; he's working in the surgical bay on the Iskaulit and, as such, is somewhat distracted.]

I have a few bottles I can donate to the cause. [Did anyone doubt that?] And congrats, by the way.

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[halfbloodhatchling]

[ Kai's here to keep the ship in shape while McCoy is saving people. ]

Much appreciated. I take it I can count on you to show?

Ahh, thanks. Hopefully it'll help you out a little.

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[notanoptimist]

Oh, I'll be there. Wouldn't miss it. I'm more than ready to leave this planet. Had enough swimming to last me the next year.

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[musicalhost]

Please no blood wine. [She looks a little nauseous just thinking about it.]

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[halfbloodhatchling]

I don't know what blood wine is but I can guess from the name that I don't want any of it.

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[musicalhost]

[She makes a face.]

It's... definitely an acquired taste. And for people with a strong alcohol tolerance, it's stronger than whiskey. And knowing klingons, it probably is made from actual blood. They serve it warm. [Ezri will let him be the judge on whether he would want some.]