YSS Resurgence: Wardroom
Below the wardroom, through the big observation window in the floor, they could see the blue and green world of Anisa below.
Koyama looked up from her 'work' to stare at the two women. From the plates one could only assume they wanted to join her. And so she nodded to them both and swept a hand at the seat. "By all means, sit if you want." to the extra plate in Sanda's hand, the XO smiled a little.
Cassie went and sat with the other infantry soldiers, namely following Yayoi, who she sat across from, putting a big pile of shrimp and fish down on the table. "I know it's probably not a big deal to anyone else but I got my first dress today," she told Yayoi. "Hopefully that's not too weird. I'm more excited about that than saving that random Senti guy."
Sanda returned the XO's smile and sat down beside her. She slid the extra plate of food to Koyama before tucking into her own. "Mmmm." Sanda said as she taisted the shrimp. "This could give my sister's shrimp a run for her money."
Koyama stared at the shrimp. They were like little prawns. Or so she told herself. Fried food had always made her stomach roil, but it was the thought of the act that made the gratified smile hold. And with a force of will made it seem as if she were looking it for the first time. Deciding it seemed she had made her choice to try it. Popping the little shrimp in her mouth and chewed.
With a small quirk of her lips she cleared her throat, "I would not know, that was my first one." her voice trailing off in thought of it.
Sanda glanced sideways at Koyama and shook her head. Then she suddenly remembered something she'd been meaning to ask the XO. "Ma'am," She began, becoming very formal. "I've been thinking a lot about Hanako's World. It has kinda irked me that we weren't able to finish the job, so to speak. I would like to request permission to..."
Koyama lifted an eyebrow, "Permission to?" she questioned while holding one of the shrimp almost contemptuously.
The captain's voice came over the intercom, "Attention crew, I will be discussing the details of the next mission in the wardroom so it won't cut into your break time. Attendance isn't mandatory but will help you be in the know," he said. "Plus I heard Rossa put on quite the dinner."
In her cabin, Delmira sighed and paused the movie. "Looks like we got to put pants on again." She said getting up and eating a slice of pizza before she went to get dressed for the briefing.
Kinie nodded to Delmira, tugging her uniform back on. "Right." She headed down to the wardroom as well.
Thaddeaus had been making small talk with Rossa when the call came over the comms. "Just when things started to get good we have to jump back into another mission." Thad rolled his eyes and looked back to Rossa. "Maybe this time I will skip and just hang in the kitchen with you all day." He let shine the Thad smile he was so famous for.
Rossa just flashed Thad a nice smile.
Sanda train of thought had been interrupted by the captains announcement. She stared at Koyama like she had no idea what was going on. Then her brain found traction again and she said, "I'd like to volunteer to be a part of force when Hanako's World is finally retaken. I realize that right now the big brass are probably taking their dear sweet time in coming up with a plan and all but when it finally happens I'd like to help free Hanako's World."
Koyama's eyebrow remained aloft even as the shrimp fell back on the plate. Using a napkin to wipe her fingers, they were soon interlaced with her chin resting on them. The woman leaned forward, eyes intent as she stared the Nepleslian right in the eyes. "And to whom are you asking?" her tone even as the look she wore.
Delmira followed behind Kinie to the wardroom dressed in her uniform and smoothed it out as she walked. She entered the wardroom and sniffed the air her tail swished behind her. "Man now I'm hungry again." She said and walked over to look at the food.
Thad noticed Del had enter the wardroom and lifted his big arm into the air to give her a wave. Was both a wave and a come here. Like an excited puppy that had just found a new toy to play with.
Sanda looked confused for a moment then her eyes widened as she realized the implications of Koyama's question. "I am asking my XO, Ma'am. As you would be the one to take my request to the Captain, as part of the chain of command."
Koyama continued to watch Sanda in silence for several seconds before speaking. "I could do this, and I will. However, you must be prepared if the Shosa decides to deny your request." came the warning, it wasn't stern but more mild.
"I will do what I can."
Meanwhile Euiksohi, Beryl, and Sakuko arrived and got their meals, taking a seat at Pidole's table. They all were interested in watching her blue beetle eat cobbler and some of them took photos, causing Pidole to grin and pose while making a V sign with her fingers.
Del looked over at Thad and smiled before looking back at Kinie "Im gonna go talk to Thad i will see you later maybe?"
Thad moved towards Del when he seen that she noticed him. "Heeey, glad you could make it down here. The food is awesome and with your pizza getting cold thought you might like a bite to eat." A grin crossing his face. "Or did you already get something to eat with your new friend?"
Sanda shrugged and nodded, not in the least discouraged. "Thank you Ma'am. All I can do is ask." She took another couple of bites of food then asked, "How's the guy we rescued doing?"
"She," Koyama began while picking at the food. Eating a little here or there. "Will be under observation for some time. Being alone as she was on an enemy-held world? But I believe she may recover from this. Scared maybe, I cannot say.. But pull through? Definitely."
The tattooed woman smiled and resumed eating with gusto. She was hungry and the food was good.
Koyama continued to pick. She missed Kyoto's food already. "We never did cover what it was you wanted in your motorcycle."
Sanda smiled. There was that motorcycle dangling in front of her again. "Honestly, all your suggestions sounded pretty sweet to me. About all I could think to add would be cosmedic stuff." She paused and glanced around the room before lowering her voice and adding, "An anti-Thad device?"
"Then make it a personal touch. If you can do the cosmetic work please, feel free to do so." Koyama offered, "There should be a variety of pigments to pick from for art and to just paint." but she stopped a moment to look Sanda in the face at her request.
"A bio-metric lock. Set only to you. You will of course have settings controls."
"Yeah we ate the pizza, it was really good." Delmira said and looked up at Thad. "What about you? Getting to know the cook i see." she said and smiled at him.
"You know it Del," Thad said in an excited voice. "Good to get to know the person making the meals around here. Plus never know when you need to put in a favor to get a little something extra."
"I know the kind of favors you like, it takes a pervert to know a pervert." Delmira said to Thad and looked around the room.
Thad tipped his head to one side giving Del a confused look. "What do you mean by this pervert you speak of. I have heard this but being from a back water little planet am not well read into what it means."
Delmira gave Thad a look of incredulous bullshit before looking over at the tables. "Do i need to talk to her?" Del said pointing at Beryl with her tail. "to see about getting my Gatling gun in serviceable order.
After a couple minutes, Captain Aoba made his way down to the wardroom and gave a polite nod and wave to he crew. His cool, calculating eyes looked them over and he waited for everyone's attention, although he didn't interrupt the actual eating.
Koyama got no further as the Shosa entered the wardroom. The Neko's ears angling backward just short of going flat to listen. As the man drew nearer her ears gradually returned to their usual state. Looking from Sanda, the first officer turned the chair she was in to face Aoba.
Sanda also turned her complete attention to the Captain so she could hear the details of their next mission. She really hoped they'd be going into combat again.
Del looked over at the captain. "Damn i was hoping to get my Gatling gun modified before the next mission." she turned her attention fully to the Shosa.
OOC: JP by Wes, Cowboy, Ajax, Soresu, Miko