Chui Norogumi Misaki said:Misaki turned almost ever shade of red at once, she didn't really know what to say in the slightest. She would have to invent something to be truth and something that wasn't true. Her mind racked through and through, weighing the obvious and the not at all obvious. Her voice quivered a fair bit when she spoke but finally decided on that it needed to be
"Uh... hi all, m-my name is Norogumi Misaki. I-I used to be m-much more shy than I am now and I am... I am a compulsive liar." Her voice broke off a little at the end, one hand gripping at her skirt a little before letting loose again. Her violet eyes went over to Eden somewhat pleadingly, as if asking 'why me' before neutrally looking around to the crew in an attempt to cover it up.
Santô Hei Kawazoe Riku said:Riku smiled as he once again had a chance to witness the awkward, if strangely compatible, chemistry between the Captain and the Executive Officer. He'd never witnessed a marriage proposal done on a warship before, on his first day no less, but then again there was such a thing as 'Love Day' so perhaps it wasn't so strange after all. To help break the awkwardness and spare his new XO, he stood up and bowed to the entire room.
"Hello, my name is Kawazoe Riku. You may be familiar with my voice after having heard it so many times today," He smiled and raised himself from his small bow. "I currently serve as the ship's communications operator, and in the future, I also hope to one day return home to my family on Yamatai with a harem of wives in my arms."
Briefly glancing over towards the XO, he gave a small bow of the head, hoping that saying such an embarrassing thing would help ease whatever awkward tension she now felt at being the first choice.
Santô Hei Madsen Hanna said:Hanna glanced around the room as she began to formulate her reply to Kawazoe Hei. To her, it was quite obvious which one of his statements was the truth. A quick glance at her Type 36 Communicator would tell her that. However, since the game the captain had initiated seemed to have a light-hearted mood to it, Hanna decided that she would offer her thoughts on Kawazoe Hei's dreams. Her response decided, Hanna took a deep breath, stood from her chair, and bowed to the room.
"Before I begin, my name is Hanna Madsen and I am one of the new transfers to the Kaiyō." Suddenly conscious of her piping voice and the eyes upon her, Hanna slightly stammered over her next lines. "Kawazoe Hei, I think...it's slightly obvious that you don't plan to carry a harem of wives in your arms to your family on Yamatai. I'm not so sure if you could carry that many women to begin with. However, I think it's cute that you fantasize about such romantic aspirations."
After commenting on Kawazoe Hei's assertions, Hanna turned and gave a small bow to the captain. She took another breath and said, "In the future, I hope to undergo advanced training as Space infantry. I also hope to bear direct witness to a dying star, while inside a Mindy."
Ittô Hei Shan Arbitrated said:"It's technically possible if the nekos decide to reduce their weight. Then you'd altogether weigh about as much as I do!" A cheery voice reverberated from the back of the room, its source an overwhelmingly smol Elysian girl standing next to a much more normal-sized Minkan. Arbles smirked a little at the thought, a bunch of nekos piled on top of each other like in some of those cheesy animated shows the Yamatai civilians liked to watch. She took a step forward, letting herself have some room since she had been leaning against Mochi so long her right side had become too warm.
"Arbitrated Shan, at your service." There was a slightly exaggerated curtsey, as the pint-sized birb decided to simultaneously unfold her wings just enough to block Mochi's view and bring attention to them, before returning to her normal vertical and minimal profile. "Well, considering you can't get to see a dying star without being trained in infantry, and you already have infantry training... So you want to see a dying star, huh? I've got to admint, pretty cool... As long as, y'know, you're at a safe distance. Since, well, there's the whole star part."
After clearing her throat, Arblebarble continued-or, she tried to, "I...." Wait, no... Should I.... They're too new. "I once saved an entire ship of people on a training flight. On top of that, I plan to in the future help develop new weapons for our alliance." Okay, one truth and one mostly-untruth. Labs are too boring, I'd rather take part in the field tests part of those weapons... Drifting away into thoughts again, the Itto Hei slid backwards against the wall, eventually settling into a position that was comfortable enough but without Seinosuke to lean on in case he wanted to go next or... Something.
Ittô Hei Nashira Meissa said:"Hanna, you'd probably get cooked inside out in a Mindy through the gamma radiation of a dying star." Meissa snorted from behind Mat. She took every last bit of Mat's shorter stature to her advantage, placing her elbows on his shoulders. "Hello, anyways. I'm Meissa Nashira. I secretly hate my roommate and I can't live without my frozen treats."
It was probably a pretty easy one to figure out. At least three others knew which one was the truth and lie. Plus, if they were attentive enough in the wardroom, they would know as well. Her daily fudge pop runs were heavenly bliss after a day's worth of stagnant ship chores. She really just wanted to see the three others freak out for a second or two. If they gave her the satisfaction.
Santô Hei Madsen Hanna said:Hanna was taken aback at the ignorance of Nashira Hei and Shan Hei regarding the training procedures of the Star Army. The Elysians seemed to exhibit an ignorance of standard training and assignment procedure for Nekovalkryja. While Hanna had underwent basic training and knew how to use DAISY and MINDY power armor, she had not yet underwent specialization training as Planetary or Space Infantry. Hanna realized that both of the Elysians thought that she had underwent specialization training along with basic training. She thought to correct them, but decided that she would do so later on, in private. For now, she decided to observe the rest of the activity and to take digital notes on the rest of her crew members.
Santô Hei Medikku Sutahira said:Sutahira Medikku stood near the back of the room, listening to the others list their truths and lies. Being one of the few, if not the only, human on the ship was intimidating. Rather than stay in Nepleslia, his family had fought against the Nepleslians who sought independence, and that was when he had lost his father. The Elysians, Nekos, and Minkans all intimidated him, but they were his team. He would undoubtedly have to choose between his life and his team's one day. He hoped he could choose to save everyone if the situation allowed it.
Sutahira noticed the Neko seem surprised by the Elysian's response, and noted that. He decided that he would respond next and try to form as many connections between his comrades as he possibly could.
"Hey," He said, standing straight as he pushed himself off of the wall. "I'm Sutahira Medikku, one of the ship's new medics." He nodded to various crew members, making sure to linger his nod at his Captain and Executive Officer. "Let's see. My first potential lie is that I have three siblings, and my other potential lie is that I skipped a portion of medical training." He said, scanning the room to observe the reactions. A simple personnel file check would confirm that he was an only child, and that he had in fact been able to skip a year in his medical training. He stood with his hands behind his back, waiting for someone to to guess his lie. He would definitely note who said what.
Ittô Hei Nashira Meissa said:Meissa already decided she viewed this new addendum unfavorably. It reminded her of a small cluster of unfavorable idiots named the Patricians. Except for a handful.
She noted that smile. Fake. Like the smile a wolf gives before devouring its prey. Perhaps, the greatest lie that anyone would deliver today. She held herself back from digging into her, mining for information as a Seraphim would mine for resources. It was, she decided, about time to get a little serious.
"A paradox, eh? Nice. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure all Nekovalkyria are not chronic liars. Otherwise we'd have a whole load of drama onboard some Plumerias."
Ittô Hei Yoshida Kokoro said:Yoshida hummed to herself quietly as she watched, and played with her tail. She wasn't sure what to say as a truth that wasn't obvious from the start, wasn't sure she could tell an even half believable lie. Therefore, the excitable neko sat, slightly pouting and puffing her cheeks out, unintentionally drawing attention to the blue triangular genetic tatoos on her cheeks in the process. She fidgeted yet further as several asked questions, but fewer seemed to be inclined to play the game of trying to figure out which was a truth and an untruth, combing her short black hair with her hands for a moment.
She would have started speaking up then with guesses and conclusions drawn from experience getting to know the crew rather than simply rolling the dice somewhat based on what she thought the kind of person was, but then the SAINT agent piped up. She made an impression to say the least, both on how she looked and how she acted. Perhaps it was only her imagination, but she could almost feel her eyeing everyone up behind an impenetrable pokerface, and an icey smile. Yoshida of course, quickly hovered up to give her the customary bow a superior deserved upon entering a room before she sat back down to think.
"Okay... Meissa yours is obvious, you wouldn't secretly hate Shan! I mean, I wouldn't think so!" Yoshida almost giggled at the notion. She then turned to Arbitrated "Ah... yours is harder but since I don't think you can pilot a ship, fix one, or fight... I think the first is a lie!" Then to the new medic. "... Well... Medical training skip? You could have already been good enough to skip some of it maybe!" Finally she turned to the saint. "Well I'm no liar so, I sure know which is true!" Her tail swished behind her, somewhat excitedly, curious. "Okay how did I do there?" She gave a curious glance to the saint officer, already wishing for the old one to make a dramatic return really, but this was probably how it had to be now.
Santô Hei Madsen Hanna said:As Hanna sat in her chair observing the interactions, she noted a palpable tension that arose within the room after Nashira Hei spoke. Unconsciously, Hanna nervously stroked her tail in response. Previously, Hayashi Juni had spoke with a mechanical infallibility that gave her an authoritative aspect. In addition, her uniform was well maintained and attractively accentuated her form. Despite her statement regarding Norogumi Chui, Hayashi Juni did not seem like one who would habitually tell a white-faced lie or a banal joke. Hanna admired that about her and sought to interact with Hayashi Juni in private. Even so, Hanna was not quite sure which one of the two statements Hayashi Juni made was true. Based on her past experiences at Fort Victory, Hanna thought that most Nekovalkryja could lie, cheat, and, gossip if secured within their own cliques. So perhaps that statement was true, however, if the other statement regarding Norogumi Chui was true, then Hayashi Juni was a bold woman indeed.
However, Hanna could not help but reflect on Nashira Hei's statements. She had previously demonstrated her callousness when she ungracefully snorted at Hanna in response to her statements. In keeping, Nashira Hei had implied that Norogumi Chui was dishonest. From her earlier observations of Norogumi Chui, Hanna inferred that the Executive Officer was close to Teien Taii. The way that Norogumi Chui had nervously played with her skirt and her pleading look at Teien Taii had given her that much. So why did Nashira Hei imply that the ship's Executive Officer was dishonest? Was it her presumably close relationship with the captain? Yoshida Hei echoed Nashira Hei's statements regarding the Executive Officer. Hanna made an audible gasp as she made this connection, her bushy tail swooshing up in surprise and astonishment. The audible aberration attracted a few stares from those sitting within Hanna's proximity, however they quickly turned their attention to the next subject of interest...
Nitô Hei Barlow Anastasia said:Anastasia Barlow had been quiet up until now, absorbing all the information being thrown around the room, some truth, some lies. She didn't speak up, others had done so not quite on her behalf, but she might not of anyway. She had been busy these past few weeks, carefully disassembling the L'Kor armors obtained last mission. Currently most were disassembled in the med bay, each individual piece and system labeled and bagged. It was quiet work.
Anastasia caught the icy gaze of the new SAINT officer in the corner of the room, turning to stone briefly. SAINT officers always sent a chill down her spine, the air of authority and privacy invasion wasn't something she found appealing. Not sure what to do to escape the accidental near eye contact, Anastasia looked away before rising to introduce herself. She hadn't thought of a lie yet. She didn't like to lie, SAINT would know if she lied.
"I- uhhrn. My name is Anastasia Barlow, Nito Hei. Some of you already know me, I'm... one of the technicians on board."
Her voice trailed off as she tried to think of a truth and a lie. "My middle name is Amora..."
Anastasia nervously pondered, grasping for a word, a phrase. The SAINT officer was making her uncomfortable, and it was starting to show. All she has to say was one little lie.
"And... I've never been to school."
It was technically a lie. The extra technical courses at Ketsurui Academy was close enough. She sat down, avoiding Akiko's scanning of the room.
Gakusei William said:William silently held his vigil in the far corner of the room, simply listening to everyone and making note of the new people to join the ship. His face remained in its normal deadpan expression as his hands moved from the hilt of his two swords and crossed them in front of him and continued to scan the room. He silently made his guess about each person's lie in his head as they spoke. He wasn't sure or not whether he should include himself or not. After all he was merely the apprentice... He didn't believe that it was his place to speak, though he felt that often when he was with everyone.
As Anastasia answered, he decided that he would give it a try. He swallowed the lump in his throat before he began speaking. "Is the lie you have never been to school? I mean you had to go to basic training and learn your given role before you came. That counts as school right? At least I think." William said rather softly from the back of the room.
"Um, for those who don't know me, I am William. I the student to Rei-Sama, and another retainer Shoi Kohosei Ketsurui Aiko." He said bowing to everyone, his body pointed towards Aiko as usual, paying the most respect to her. As he stood back up he looked around. "Well...um... I guess it is my turn." He said, looking thoughtful for a moment. "I serve on this ship with my mother and I also am a practicer of the Shadow Viper style." he added, wondering if they would get it correct.
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