[PRE-INTRO THREADING for failpirate and spacekitty :|b]

[myarrrrm]

[DOWNTIME IN THE MESS HALL means one (1) new counselor has set up camp in one corner of the kitchen, humming to himself, poking around the spice racks, familiarizing himself with the pantry, and occasionally throwing something into one of the two pots he has simmering on the stove.]

Ahh, now, what's it need...