filtered to the crew of the atalanta

[alsohawkeye]

[ She may reply in text later but this at least starts off video because an introduction is of limited use if you wouldn't recognize the person making it if you passed them in the hall. Kate is leaned against a railing down at the dock, image carefully framed so she's visible from the shoulders up but off center, the better to show the bulk of a ship behind her. She smiles, polite but warm, a trace of genuine excitement in it she's not bothering to hide. ]

Hello! Some of us have met before but if not, I'm Kate Bishop and behind me you see the warship Atalanta. I'm now its captain and you're getting this message because you are its crew. Welcome.



I thought I'd introduce myself, then if you can each do the same we can all get a head start on getting to know each other and talk about what's next. I'm attaching the crew list in text and am going to stop filming because it's loud as hell down here, I just wanted to give you a glimpse. [ she pauses, and her smile ticks crooked and wider ] Of the ship. I look forward to meeting in person and working together soon.

[ The feed ends and a text comes next, as promised. ]

CAPTAIN: Kate Bishop
FIRST OFFICER: Deucalion
OPERATOR: Milagros Gallo
PILOT: Garrett Hawke (Trainee Capacity)
OPERATIVE: Fenris
OPERATIVE: Emily Finch

To those of you who don't know me, I've been with the ZDG for about five years now. I served most recently on the Durga during the post-crash mission, and before that on the Erebus, where I specialized in in-Matrix recon and combat. I've also done some weapons work and a little piloting, and when I'm not on mission I work as a trainer. If you have questions, feel free to ask.

Comments

[forcemageure]

Well then! I'm Hawke, I've been with nothing for any length of time, but I have had 'the basic ability not to get anyone killed' drilled directly into the back of my head.

On that note I'd like to know when I can see the inside of the ship, if that's possible? I assume you'd like me to familiarize myself with all the things I have to touch.

[alsohawkeye]

Hi Hawke. My callsign is actually Hawkeye, hopefully that won't get confusing. That's definitely a key skill to get uploaded, and hopefully you have some sort of actual piloting experience/training, too?

Good question: there's still some last minute work being done but I anticipate we'll have full access in a couple days at most. I'll definitely let you know as soon as it's ready so you can start touching things.

[forcemageure]

I can only imagine calls for you will be much weightier and laden with responsibility and things. That should make things easier.

Yes, that program was entitled "How not to Crash into the Walls." But let's be honest, I doubt there's much I can do from here to reassure you about a 'trainee pilot' you've never seen pilot anything before.

[alsohawkeye]

No doubt. Whereas yours will probably followed by 'slow down!' or 'not so close to the--!!'

True. I trust the council's judgment that you're ready to take it on, but let's plan to meet at the piloting sims tomorrow afternoon. I'd like to take the pressure off the first time you fly something with me watching by having it not be our ship.

[forcemageure]

I do find the !! often in my blind spot.

Less pressure, huh. Hard to complain about that! I'll be there with bells on, assuming I haven't needed to use the bells in question to buy food or anything.

[alsohawkeye]

Prioritizing nutrition over fashion. I've made a note in your file.

[forcemageure]

Maker, that sounds ominous.

[alsohawkeye]

I didn't say it was a bad note. Maybe I'm giving you a gold star.

[forcemageure]

The suspense. I'm all a-tingle.