"Whoof," oofed Ben at the tackle-hug. He blushed a little at the hug and the way she cried into his chest before she pulled back. "Hey not a problem. The ships really big and its a little scary for anyone who manages to find themselves without friends or family here already."

"Tell you what. Why don't you and I go meet a few more people, talk around and get to know the crew. And then when the dust settles, I'll introduce you to the caretaker Matt and we can set you up with a room? It's arguably a lot less creepy than sleeping on a squishie organic bed."