Fifth Report; Dated back to event-start

[iwitnessdamsel]

[Two seconds after the ship makes some VERY distressing sounds and shakes all over the freaking place, April dives for her comm. Her voice is...close to calm. Most of all, it's urgent.]

Okay, anyone else feel that?

I don't think that's normal.

[She's looking out her window.]

It looks just fine outside. What's going on?

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[gunsandhonor]

[Slightly strained.]

Yeah... felt that. You all right, ma'am?

[iwitnessdamsel]

I'm fine, thank you.

[There's a hint of disdain. It's just cuz she's a chick, isn't it? Girl freaks out and everyone wonders if she's HURT herself. Freaking men.]

Just taken by surprise, that's all.

[gunsandhonor]

[He makes a face. Great. You ask a simple question around here...]

I'm... good. That's good. I'll uh... leave you alone.

[Critical mission FAILURE there.]

[iwitnessdamsel]

[...aww, look at him back-peddle.]

My name's April.

You're the guy with the cat, right?

[She recognizes the voice.]

[gunsandhonor]

[Back-peddling is his current specialty.]

I... yes, ma'am. We had one back home.

Gavin Voelker. It's... circumstances aside, it's nice meeting you.

[iwitnessdamsel]

It's okay. Take a deep breath, you haven't crashed and burned that hard.

Nice to meet you, too, Gavin. April is fine. Or Miss O'Neil, if you want to be formal with me.

[gunsandhonor]

... Right. Sorry. Just crashed and burned but not... exploded?

[That's a joke. Ahahaha. Isn't he funny?]

Sure thing, Ms. O'Neil--April. If you want. [WOMEN ARE HARD.]

[iwitnessdamsel]

Right.

I've heard that strange shuddering we just experienced could mean just about anything. Which brings up the possibility of something dangerous. Either way, we should know in the next day or so.

[gunsandhonor]

[This is an easier topic.]

That really wouldn't surprise me at this point. If the ship goes down... does this mean we get to go home?

[iwitnessdamsel]

Huh, don't I wish.

If only it were that simple.

Anyways...just be ready, I guess. At least we got something of a warning?

[gunsandhonor]

... I think there's a lot of us who feel that way.

Yeah, true. Look, if... you need anything... I'm not much good in a fight anymore, but... you've got my name.

[iwitnessdamsel]

And you have mine, should you need any help.

[See what she did there?]

[gunsandhonor]

[There's a weak laugh.]

Yes ma'am. If we have to flee for our lives, I just might have to.