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[The feed flickers, and then the newly-calm (or perhaps... too calm) Barge is treated to a close-up of half a nose and part of an eye. The close-up is muttering in Japanese, the image occassionally moving]

Should I just say it...? Ah, I should have read it more carefully...

[suddenly the face moves back, revealing a frowning young man. He's lit by a lantern that sits in a corner, just visible in the background. He looks tired, a little bit too skinny and too pale, but he starts beaming when he apparently notices that the camera is already on. He speaks in English from now on]

I did it, huh? [he sits back and waves cheerfully, tucking some of his long hair behind his ear with the other hand]

I guess everyone's been pretty busy the last few weeks, so I hope I'm not disturbing you. My name is Souji Okita, and I'm new here! I'll work hard to fit in, but I'm still getting used to everything, so go easy on this old man... Oh! I walked around a little bit, and it seems pretty dark! If anyone needs them, I found a lantern and some candles in my room. Please ask me if you need help!

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Dude, don't look at me. I can't teach coolness. It has to come naturally.

Just moving books around. There is a great deal of down time on this ship, you'll find.

It was much easier at home! I'll observe carefully, maybe I could fool some uncool people like me.

That sounds very similar to home! Sometimes the barracks are quiet for weeks, and then suddenly it's very chaotic!

Yeah, I hear that. Time to cowboy up, step up your game, kid. This isn't the rodeo back home.

...yes! Please don't judge me too harshly in the future, I'll definitely do my best!

Okay, okay. Relax. Just. Calm down and warden.

I suppose I'll be fine unless my inmate is incredibly cool.

Ah, thank you for your help! But you should probably sleep a little more, considering the hangover.

Tell me about it.

All right. We'll catch up later, assuming you're not dead by then.

I'll be doing my best at that too, then! Sleep well.

Awesome. Peace, man.

[Aaaand click]

Are you in the military?

Hm, not exactly! We're more a police force, put together to protect the life and values of our governor. But we all live together, and we do have ranks... It's as organised as a group of samurai will get, I suppose!

Oh! That sounds much more friendly. My flight has a similar arrangement!

It does, doesn't it? What do-- did you do, where you're from?

We protected and organized the space-time continuum on our world! It was a complicated job, but I enjoyed it!

It sounds complicated! And now, do you enjoy being here?

[Which, of course, Steve notices - but he won't mention it just yet. Or maybe at all, it depends on whether you look like you really need help or not.]

Unfortunately, it really is a waiting game with regard to the inmates. But I don't think that should stop you from doing anything you can in the meantime. [A grin - because you don't seem to think so, either.]

At this point, we mainly just need to inventory what we have, make sure the areas that need like have it, and keep an eye on the inmates who don't have a warden. [That smile turns a little sardonic.] There are more than a few of them.

Other than that - anything, uh, you're good at that you think would help out around a ship with no power?

[laughs sheepishly] I wish I had paid more attention outside of the compound, now! I can cook, but ah, I don't think an open fire would be very smart here. Besides that, I can only offer protection to those who need it. Is there... something like a patrol?

Well, that's a complicated question I'm afraid. I am very committed to my inmate going home.

[Chromie keeps smiling. No, she actually does not like it here.]

What sort of things did you get up to in your job at home?

[He understands, but doesn't feel the need to comment. Duty often (always) goes above personal enjoyment.]

Ah, we-- kept the peace. Found out if there was anyone trying to disturb it. Tried to prevent that. [He doesn't mention how they did this, all the blood he spilled.] We used to travel, but the capital was so unruly we decided to stay. It's often not very exciting, though!

The capital is where your governor lives, I take it?

Oh, but where are my manners. Would you like a seat? The library belongs to everyone, after all.

Oh! Ah, I suppose! [He sits down at the nearest table. Chromie might notice that he sits down with a little trouble, wincing when he bends. He won't mention it, though.]

Sometimes, yes. But he's a very important person, so he's away quite often! And of course he also has a palace in the country, so he can relax. I haven't really met him, though!

Well, good cooks are never anything to complain about - plus, there was talk about cooking up on deck if fire's a concern.

Although there is something like a patrol, and I wouldn't turn down having a hand with that, either, if you're interested.

I didn't say I was a good cook, Captain! I said I can cook, but only what's necessary on the road! Or... in space, I suppose!

[he taps his cheek a little] I think I'm more used to patrolling, though. Ah, but I'm... not in top condition at the moment. [he has to admit it, now, because if he accepted in this condition he would be endangering others. But when his ribs heal, he hopes he can help. Something familiar in a strange environment.] But I hope I can help when this passes.

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sorryyyyy traveling stole all my time <3

don't be sorry!!! I hope you had fun!!! Now let's have fun with time zonesss

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I did! AND YAY TIMEZONES XD

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