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. They are also told they must read information about their current situation and a survival guide with their new omnicom. New crew-mates might see a tall dragonish guy with wings (but don't call him that) and purple 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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[newyorkbynight.livejournal.com]

"I've only been here once before, but it looks like we can only help our selves to the basics." She started to walk forward, past the cases of guns and towards weapons that Alanna would be more at home with. "I'd say a sword counts as an essential."

In answer to her question, Elisa could only shrug helplessly. She hated feeling so out of her element. She was used to being in control or, at the very least, having the facts that would help her regain control at hand.

"Your guess is as good as mine. But we should be able to find something if we work together."

[lionesschampion.livejournal.com]

"I'd certainly hope that a sword counts as an essential," Alanna agreed as place.

Her eyes scanned the shelves as they walked. "Well, then let's look. They must be in here somewhere. Hopefully, they'll all be stored together."

Along the walls were more weapons that resembled the one that Elisa had shown her. As interesting as they were though, they weren't what Alanna sought. She paused as they passed a number of small axes and stared at them for a long moment. They were the first familiar weapons that she'd seen and she was plenty capable in their use, but they also weren't her first choice in a fight if she had another option. They were strong weapons, capable of doing a great deal of damage in experienced hands, but they were also usually very heavy weapons and they weren't generally as versatile as a sword. Even these smaller ones could not match the ease with which a sword could be wielded and it would not be possible to carry as many weapons with her as she had when she'd traveled in her own world. It would weigh her down far too much, slowing her movements. A sword would be a far better close range weapon then an axe for her purposes, although she kept an eyes out for a decent bow as well. If she were to choose a second weapon, then that would be it. A sword to be used for close range combat and a bow for long range fighting.

She moved on again, quickening her step to catch up with Elisa.

Her eyes then lit up as they fell on a very familiar looking shaped weapon in front of them and she quickly made her way over to it, placing her hand on the hilt of a large sword. As she looked at the area around her, she spotted a few different possible sword options, which was helpful.

Eying the swords, she selected one that looked to be about the right size and weight for her. Technically she could have used any of them thanks to all the practice that she'd had with Coram's old sword, but ideally she wanted a sword that truly fit her so that she could wield it easily.

"Hmm," she murmured as she lifted the weapon up carefully, gripping the hilt tightly. "Not quite right. Too light." Alanna selected another of a similar size, but a slightly thicker blade. "Better." A smile crossed her face as she tested the sharpness of the blade. "This one will do." It wasn't a perfect fit, but it felt comfortable enough in her hand and the weight was right. This sword would serve her needs well.

[newyorkbynight.livejournal.com]

Elisa also kept a close eye on the weapons - particularly when they stepped out of her comfort zone of basic hand guns and towards sections filled with the sort of weapons they no longer used in her time - but she kept an even closer eye on the way Alanna reacted to them. She was calm and professional, which was a good sign. It was important to treat weapons of any sort with respect.

"Good," she said, smiling, "At least you're prepared now."

Prepared and ready to face whatever the war threw at them.

[lionesschampion.livejournal.com]

Alanna nodded, smiling as she slipped the sword into the scabbard at her waist. "Yes. Thank you for bringing me here."

She looked at Elisa fondly, happy to have met the woman. Allies that you could count on were worth more then any amount of gold or jewels and, based on what she'd seen of Elisa so far, she suspected that the woman would be just such a companion. "This experience has been a rewarding one for more reasons then just acquiring the sword. I hope that I'll have the chance to see you again during our time here."

[newyorkbynight.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome," said Elisa, who felt exactly the same way. There had been a time when she'd truly believed that a detective had to work alone, but she'd learned the value of good friends and true allies over the last few years. They were worth more than anything else. "And I'll make sure you do."

It might have been a big ship and they might have been thrown into the middle of an entirely alien war, but a detective from New York wouldn't let a few minor details like that stand in her way.