Meat n' Greet

[cityship]

The rest of the crew assembled on the Observation Deck to meet the latest editions to their numbers. After the revelation that their worlds are gone, many of them are even more eager to see people they knew from home.

Several people are set up near the doors to provide the new people with omnicoms and comm rings. New crew-mates might see a

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[kaya_waterwave]

That was putting it mildly.

Kaya was here, making sure she was dressed as she could, but had made a beeline straight for weapons and possessions, getting into some water tribe garb just so she could feel more like herself , and so if her friends were checking this pod pop, they would recognize her more easily. The girl in the water tribe guard would definitely be hard to miss. There was definitely a look of concentration here: Kaya was still gathering all those memories, of back then and on this ship. The Outsiders! Were they still all right? Were her friends ok?

Was Aang still here? They couldn’t have taken him away again, not for a third time. What about Sokka, her “not” brother now? What would they think, staring into the eyes of someone that would be nothing but a stranger to them? She was pretty sure they all were

It was a hard pill to swallow so soon. But at least, Aang could be spared the pain of all that happened between them. Even thinking about it now, the pain she caused her friend, her Sensei in some way, it hurt her deeply. Now he would have to wait for Katara, but once she came he would be happy again. She had always wanted that for him.

It just felt wrong to be doing all of this again, only now with her true memories. Everything seemed to be happening at once, and she just needed time to take all of this in. Right now though, she wanted to make sure her friends were all still here.

[changelingdude]

Speaking of friends...

Beastboy was making the rounds trying to be Mr. Social, meeting and greeting, seeking out young heroes who might like the Outsiders. He hadn't spotted her yet but he was drawing close. Time to get your story straight Kaya

[kaya_waterwave]

Story straight? That could wait. Without wasting a moment she makes a beeline for Beastboy and hugged him tightly.

"You're here, you're still here!" She exclaimed. "How long has it been?"

[changelingdude]

Beastboy yelped and his face went red, startled by he sudden embrace from the girl he didn't...

...but wait. There was...

He sniffed once, twice. Underneath the smell of goop and a fresh plant suit there were familiar scents.

"Katara?" He turned to face her eyes lighting up. "YOUR BACK!!!" He hugged her back just as tightly. "Dude! It's only been like...two weeks!!!"

[kaya_waterwave]

"Two weeks!" Well, that was actually luck! She was scared it might have been months, she would have fallen to far behind! Of course, she would have to explain about the name, but she could always do that later, right?

"Beastboy, how have you been? Are the Outsider's ok? Is Starfire all right? What's happened since I've been gone?"

[changelingdude]

"Easy easy!" He laughed feeling like he was soaring, "Everyone's fine! We were totally bummed out you were gone but you're back now! And I don't have to run things alone!!!" He couldn't help it he turned into a gorilla and scooped her up effortlessly swinging her around in a circle before setting her down again.

[kaya_waterwave]

She shook her head. "I'm just glad I wasn't brought back here several months later or something!" She laughed, shaking her head. Yes, this was a good thing, but she may as well tell him the other thing too.

"But, it looks like I was podded for a reason, Beastboy. As it turns out, I'm not Katara: my name is Kaya. I'm from the world Katara's from, and I was actually taught by her, which is why I have those strengths of hers. So...I'll have to let people know that, in case Katara actually ever DOES wake up."

It sounded weird, explaining this to Beastboy when even she was still reeling from the reveal. She did wonder of people would even look at her the same way.

[changelingdude]

Beastboy blinked once, twice.

"But uh...so wait. That can happen?!" He seemed utterly baffled, "So all that hanging out we did and stuff, was it like...your personality or Katara's? I-I mean not that it matters I still totally like you and all!" His blushed slightly "You're totally awesome no matter what your name is! I-I mean um..." He smacked himself in the head to get his words in line.

"Doesn't matter. You're still my friend." He finally spat out.

[kaya_waterwave]

"Yeah, news to me too," Kaya said dryly, sighing. "I thought I was Katara, and I had some of her sensibilities, but you were definitely talking to me. I remember everyone here on the ship and the last thing, I think, was the training session for the Outsiders."

She cheeks glowed a little and she laughed. Same old awkward Beastboy! She had really missed him being around. She reached over and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Thanks. You have no idea how comforting it is to hear that. I know I'll get better in time, my mind is still reeling. But I'm really glad to see you again!"

[changelingdude]

Beastboy swooned a bit and laughed embarrassed reaching up to touch where she kissed. He always knew he was a stud.

"I-I'm glad to see you too." He grinned extra big, "So yeah, welcome to Stacy Kaya~" He winked, "I'd give you the tour but I get the feeling you pretty much know what's going on."

[kaya_waterwave]

Yup, there was same old crazy Beastboy. She wondered if he and that girl with the big hair were dong well? She'd have to ask.

"Trust me, we don't need to waste introductions," Kaya said. "I've spent two years in this place, I think I know my way around. But how are the Outsider's doing?"

[changelingdude]

"Same as they ever are." He shrugged "We get together for the odd training session but everyone just kinda does their own thing." He paused and then added, "OH! But geeze there was this guy Kain! Well...not really a guy some kinda dude...anyway bad dude! He tore through the ship looking for that one girl you know, Sasami? He tossed some of the crew like a salad. They took him down at the end." He sweat dropped and shuffled his feet, "I kinda found out about it when I woke up from my nap..."

[kaya_waterwave]

Ok, none of that really sounded all that good, but what did she expect? Things tended to go from bad to worse on this ship in the blink of an eye. What she didn't like hearing was that Sasami, that sweet little girl with the blue hair, had been attacked by some crazy person.

"That's horrible? Has anyone checked on Sasami? Were any of the Outsider's involved?"

[changelingdude]

"Ronnae and Hit Girl." He started, "But they're fine now. We've got good doctors on board. And Sasami's alright too last I heard. But you know...probably some emotional trauma or whatever."

[kaya_waterwave]

Ok, that was two of the last people Kaya would have wanted to hear. Ronnae was her friend and Hit girl was a little girl, to be honest.

"Do you knwo who else was involved?"

[changelingdude]

"Not really, I got all this second hand. Hit Girl had that blond loud chick she's always hanging out with, and that kid Negi." He counted them off on his fingers. "The important thing is that everyone's still alive and getting around you know?"