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 tall man in green armor and snake girl among their number. There are also several authoritative-looking figures ready to introduce themselves.

There's a lot to tell the new people. It's going to be a lot to take in.

[ooc: Only new characters and Command Staff can start new threads for introductions, to limit the number of threads. Everyone else, just tag in and have your guys greet the newbies.]

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Kaya laughed. "Well, he was the silent type, but a real sweetie: sleek, black and the most expressive eyes. I really was sad when I found out he was podded again."

She nodded. "Hydroponics is actually one of my favorite places: all of the exotic animals there, the strange flora and fauna: its one of the most relaxing places to be on this ship. Now, is there anything I can help you with?"

[appletastic]

"Podded again? You mean it can just take us back whenever it wants to?"

Applejack didn't like the sound of that, not at all. Not even the distracting thought of Hydroponics could comfort her until she had another answer.

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Kaya nodded. "Sorry to say, it does happen. It does it supposedly to keep our souls in place, since there is a genuine concern that it can fall out. I've said goodbye to many friends on this ship, sadly."

Without much thinking about it, she patted the pony's back. "It could be worse: at least you have a friend on board."

[appletastic]

Applejack gasped. Well this was getting more and more complicated. "Souls fall out? Just...fall-out fall out? All on their own?" That sounded absolutely terrifying.

She calmed a little at the petting---just a little. "I know. It'd be awfully scary being a lone pony up here. Have you got yours?"

Friends, that is. Applejack was sadly unaware of how complicated that subject was for Kaya.

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Kaya felt a pang of guilt at the look on Applejack's face. Somehow, she could see the fear on her face and regretted she had to puncture the pony's innocence a little.

"Yes," Kaya said softly. "I don't really understand myself what constitutes keeping a soul, but it can happen. As for me, I have...friends on board, yes. They made things easier to deal with."

[appletastic]

"And nopony understands it either? Aww horseapples."

Applejack kicked at the ground a second, contemplating her options. "Well I won't let it get to me too much. I just gotta stay strong, right? With friends---like yours. I bet they're pretty special."

Maybe not 'bearers of the Elements of Harmony' special, but friendship was a pretty cool thing.

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"It's not an easy thing for anyone to understand, I'm sorry," Kaya said. "But there's still a lot to learn. If there's anything to take in, I'll let you know what I find out."

She smiled "Yes, to em, they all are. I love them very much, and won't let anything happen to them. I'm sure you think the same way. You seem very strong."

[appletastic]

"Thanks, it's awfully kind of you," Applejack smiled, taking a quick bow.

"Aww shoot, I'm just like any other gal with friends. They're always with fighting for."

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Kaya shook her head. "I'm doing what anyone else would do. That's sort of what being on this ship is all about. If we can find a way to unify each other a bit more, we should take it. We're all in this together."

She nodded. "I have no doubt you'll make some friends here Applejack. They may seem different, but I'm sure you'll get used to things in time."

[appletastic]

"Sounds like something Twi would write to the princess..." Applejack mumbled, brightening up at that last bit.

"I've just gotta find some tools fit for a pony, right? Seeing as how near all y'all have two legs instead of four."

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"Twi? Is that another friend of yours?" Thank you Sheeana, for giving her the ability to hear better than she used to.

She nodded. "Rein would likely be the one to go to for that I'll honestly be very surprised if your friend Rarity doesn't find her soon. She's the one most people go to to be fitted for just about anything."

[appletastic]

"I'll ask if she's met this Rein when I find her again." Oh, Rein and Rarity would have a perfect partnership. That much seemed certain.

"Ah---well," Appplejack looked up, feeling a little awkward. "Yes. Her real name's Twilight Sparkle. She's one of those unicorn ponies I mentioned, the ones with the magic. I bet she'd be thrilled to meet you."

And she'd be thrilled to see her again.

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"I should try and meet this Rarity eventually. I doubt she'll be hard to miss though: there aren't any other talking ponies around here besides you two, right?"

Twilight Sparkle. Well that was a pretty name, and not on she would have expected somehow. "She sounds like she would be a great asset of she appeared, magic is always useful around here Not that I think magic is the only thing, but the more magic we have, the better!"

Usually.

"So tell me more about what you do!"

[appletastic]

"Haven't seen any other ponies, and I've looked just about everywhere. No Twilight, no Rainbow, no Pinkie, no Fluttershy...but I'm downright fretting over our little sisters, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. They'd better be in those pods.

If not, Applejack had some serious hell to raise.

"I'm just an everyday earth pony," Applejack introduced herself. "Magic's sure nice, but I don't need it to take care of a farm. I can herd and harvest without any fancy tricks."

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"I can understand: if they're your sisters, you would feel concerned they weren't brought back in the pods. But if they're still sleeping in there, that might be a good thing too: that way they don't have to get involved in this fight."

That would scare her, if she wound up spotting one of the smaller children from her tribe who had no bending ability.

"Well, why would you?" Kaya said, grinning. "Not having magic is just fine, because you can still be strong in other ways. One of the strongest men I know has no magic, but he's very intelligent."