New to the party

[crow_dad]

Who: Kogarasumaru
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS Caprine
When: Today!

Broadcast Video

[A beautiful looking face appears on the screen. He seems to be tapping his lips with one long nail and there are parts of his features that seem almost...birdlike. When he realizes he's correctly started this, he smiles.]

My name is Kogarasumaru. It would seem I am far away from citadel and my children though I wish to still offer my greetings this day. Or perhaps evening? Such confusing times when the sky remains dark and full of stars.

[He bows his head politely in greeting.]

I hope to get along well with all of you here. This father will work hard to aid you.

[He smiles pleasantly then ends the broadcast.]

SS Caprine

[Kogarasumaru arrives on the ship he is now assigned to and looks up as the confetti falls. Lifting a piece out of his hair, he smiles at it then looks about the area that he's in. So this is the place he is to stay while he is here? Certainly less comfortable than the citadel or even the fine Imperial settings he was once stored in.

Ah but he doesn't mind that so much. Instead, he lightly starts to walk further into the ship. So feel free to run into him there.

Otherwise he will likely go exploring the rest of the SS Caprine. It really wouldn't hurt to know this layout, after all.]

Comments

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[universal_charm]

You'll adjust to the night/day cycles on the ship. You just have to train yourself, but it can take a little to get used to.

Welcome to the fleet, Kogarasumaru. I'm guessing this is your first time on a space ship?

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[crow_dad]

One could say it is my second now that I have been assigned a ship.

[There's almost a twinkle of mischief in those eyes of his.]

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[universal_charm]

_{[ He chuckled at that and tipped his head to acknowledge the touche. ]}

Did you get the rundown of the ships on the Marsiva or was Atroma was unhelpful as ever?

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[crow_dad]

I chose to wait for one to speak to. Would you be willing to share your knowledge with this one?

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[universal_charm]

Sure. Where would you like me to start? I know it can be a bit overwhelming, so let's start with your most pressing questions.

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[crow_dad]

My most pressing? [He hums and smiles gently at him.]

What is your name?

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[universal_charm]

_{[ A small laugh. ]}

James Tiberius Kirk, Captain of the Tourist. But you can call me Jim. Or Kirk. I honestly answer to both.

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[crow_dad]

It is good to meet you, Jim. You may call me what you will. It is my understanding that my name is one that is long for most.

[He laughs lightly.]

What do you feel would be most essential for me to know here?

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[universal_charm]

Kogarasumaru, correct? How about Koga for short?

_{[ He thought for a moment. ]}

I suppose one of the most important thing is that, at the back of your neck, there's a piece called an 'augment' that's been inserted into you. Under no circumstances should you try to remove it. Everyone who has tried has ended up with some serious, painful consequences.

caprine

[dreamvour]

[eventually he'll wander into the kitchen, and sat the table is Baku . . . head down in her arms and for all appearances, completely asleep.

She doesn't stir when she hears someone enter, but she does speak up - albeit muffled into her arms]

If you're the new person, welcome. If not, good morning.

[what a welcome indeed]

[crow_dad]

[He notes what appears to be a young woman at the table and walks over for a closer look. Surprisingly, he's not at all startled to learn she isn't actually asleep!]

I am the new person. You are one of the members of this ship?

[A fair assumption in his opinion.]

[dreamvour]

I am, yes. My name is Baku; I'm the captain, too.

[she rolls her shoulders and slowly lifts her head, then blinks slowly at the newcomer. She offers a faint smile] I didn't mean to be rude. Hello.

[crow_dad]

My name is Kogarasumaru. Hello, Baku.

[He offers her a smile and stands straight. Which does nothing to make him taller honestly. He's really very short. He can't be more than five foot at the most.]

Did I interrupt your rest?

[dreamvour]

Oh, like the sword. It's nice to meet you.

[she says it so casually like being named after a sword is totally normal. And don't worry sir she barely breaks 5 foot herself, shorties unite]

Mm, no, you didn't. I was just eating.

[crow_dad]

Like the sword for I am the sword.

[Yeah. He isn't joking about that.]

Eating?

[Color him curious.]

[dreamvour]

Oh! [she sits up properly, interest peaked] Are you a tsukumogami, then? Our former captain was one as well, but he left.

[she nods] I'm a baku, so I eat dreams. That's what I was doing when you came in.

[crow_dad]

I am. May I ask who your captain was? [You have his interest in return, Baku!]

Ah. I had wondered about your name. It seems what you are and your name are one in the same. I am pleased to meet you and hope you had enough to eat.

caprine

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Ulaz was in the hall when Kogarasumaru started making his way around. He often did that to give himself something to do. He got bored doing nothing in lab for hours on end. Not that the alternative - being busy - was something he wanted, but he preferred to be doing something.

But this always seemed to be the time that he ran into the new arrivals]

Hello.

[crow_dad]

[A striking appearance. The small sword looks up at the other with intrigue in his eyes as he tilts his head. With the style of his hair, he really does look like a curious young bird.]

Greetings. I am Kogarasumaru. Are you one of those that live on this ship?

[He's assuming that is the case.]

[scalpelofmarmora]

[And of course Ulaz is going to have look down at him because he's tall. This must have made an interesting sight here if someone were to walk by and see this or you know invisible cameras. He did have an interesting hair style and he was curious how someone decided to do something like that]

I am. My name is Ulaz. It take you just arrived.

[crow_dad]

This father is pleased to meet you, Ulaz. I have just arrived.

[He nods his head politely and just smiles up at him. He's really so used to others being taller than him. After all the only ones who aren't are the tantou.]

I was taking the time to get to know this ship better.

[scalpelofmarmora]

I see. I knew I hadn't seen you before. I am lab support on the ship. What position did you get assigned for?

[The phrase "father" had him curious though. Was he older than he looked?]

[crow_dad]

I am assigned to security.

[Not that he looks it with his stick thin frame.]

I hope I am able to protect you all well.

[scalpelofmarmora]

[Well, if nothing else, Ulaz doesn't really judge a book by his cover so the fact that Kogarasumaru was so much shorter than him didn't really seem to phase him even when he said that he was security]

I'm sure that you will be able to. What sort of weapon is your specialty?

[crow_dad]

A sword for that is what I am.

[Something about the way he says that suggests he means that...quite literally. Not as some title but as a literal blade.]