Another new captain

[crow_dad]

Who: Kogarasumaru and YOU
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Caprine
When: Today!

Broadcast

[Kogarasumaru is sitting in the garden of the Caprine. On his shoulder rests a beautiful bird who currently happens to be asleep and burrowed into that wing hair of its owner.

The owner who smiles at the screen now.]

It would seem that we have had quite a few changes after returning to our ships. Some new arrivals and some loses as well.

[He looks to the bird and gently strokes its head.]

Sadly, Baku has departed. In her place, as captain of the Caprine, you will find myself. I am also the caretaker of the fox park and dojo here. I will be continuing my sword lessons now that we have returned. Should you require answers to questions, this father is named Kogarasumaru.

[He will nod and leave that there. Anyone living on or visiting the Caprine is welcome to come visit him.]

Comments

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[universal_charm]

Starting to think I should resign, before I'm forced to retire.

[crow_dad]

[He laughs softly.]

One might think you intimidated by us should you do so.

[universal_charm]

More like it seems like Atroma has gotten rid of all the old guard, as it were.

[crow_dad]

People will come and go in our lives. Guards will shift with time. To look upon this as Atroma attempting to be rid of us will not allow us to be strong for those who need us.

[He looks to the screen instead of his bird.]

This is but now a chance for you to teach us what you have learned. I look forward to what you can teach me.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He had been joking, more than anything, but he found Koga's take soothing nonetheless. It was easy to lose sight of what it was to be a captain here, simply because the normalicies of what he knew to being a captain didn't really apply. ]}

I'll do my best, but from what I can see you have all the innate qualities already.

video

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

Congratulations Kogarasumaru! I'm sure you'll make an amazing Captain of the Caprine.

[crow_dad]

That is kind of you to say. Even then a father must always learn from the world so he can better himself for his children.

[crow_dad]

[He laughs softly.]

Thank you, Tim. I intend to do my best for this ship at least.

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

I hope that the people who have not returned were simply returned home. Been voted off the island as opposed to well... something more permanent.

[crow_dad]

I have met someone who has left and returned again. Based on my talks with her, they are returned to their worlds.

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

I just worried that this time was different. What with calibrations, the Interceptors and the attack on the Marvisa.

[crow_dad]

It seems this is not the first time that these have happened. I would imagine that it wouldn't be different. Just with additional circumstances for us left here.

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

That is reassuring to hear at the very least. Thank you Kogarasumaru.

Were you close with anyone that disappeared?

Video

[canofmanji]

Baku left? Damn. I liked that little dream eater.

[But more importantly.] You gonna make your crew call you dad too?

[crow_dad]

I should note that I don't make anyone call me their father. Otherwise you and I would have a number of disagreements.

[crow_dad]

I was. The captain of this ship was like a child to me.

[canofmanji]

Yeah, but you ain't my captain either. Not that you would stay my captain for very long if you were enforcing a crap rule like that one.

Heh. Congrats on your promotion.

[universal_charm]

I was speaking to some of the other captains about it, but more and more it sounds like we need a new round table.

I’m probably overanalyzing the meaning of such a drastic change though, I’m sure. Three years here and I’m getting paranoid.

_{[ He shook his head ruefully. ]}

[wakemelater]

[Baku was gone. That was disappointing. She was the first person he'd felt comfortable with in this place.

He does have a question, though. Maybe it can be answered.]

Are captains chosen at random?

[crow_dad]

It would be a shame to lose you were you on my ship too. And thank you.

Though I imagine you are itching for a fight with me soon.

[crow_dad]

As one far older than you, this father offers this advice...

Let the leaves fall where they may. The tree will still stand strong and the leaves will offer the chance for it to grow taller with the passing of time. To grow paranoid or fearful of that which is natural will only harm yourself rather than encourage the growth of new leaves.

[crow_dad]

I believe that it goes to the one assigned as First Mate. If there isn't one then it may go to the one on the ship the longest or completely randomized from members of that ship. I cannot be certain.

video

[nightroadsaint]

[He gives a wave in the video. In the background, it looks like the kitchen area.]

Hello and greetings, Mr. Kogarasumaru. I'm Abel Nightroad. How are you? I would like to introduce myself because it seems I'm assigned to your ship a few days ago to be a part of your crew. I am one of the cooks in the kitchen. It's nice to meet you, and I'm looking forward to work with you and all of the crew.

If you need a report of the food stock and this week's menu, I'll keep you up to date on that.

[crow_dad]

[He laughs softly.]

Do you have some time, Abel? Perhaps you could come join me for tea here in the gardens of the cargo hold. I would like to meet you.

[universal_charm]

I believe it might be a bit of a stretch to call Atroma "natural", but I hear what you're trying to say.