Meari nodded to Roy and said, Of course Sgt. Major Spencer. Meari stood at parade rest as,she waited for Roy to be done. She kept her eyes and ears peeled. She did give a nod to Shadow as he made his,way from them.

Roy gave Greit an impassive look.  "Your choice...the largs bunk with you, or you bunk with them.  Those are the same accommodations our larg gets, and if yours can't manage it, then they're more trouble than they're worth, to us."
His tone was even...making an assessment, not a condemnation.
"</blue>Let Captain Morris know right away, so he can adjust accommodations, if needed.  He has regular quarters ready, but if that doesn't work, he's going to need time to put your bunks in place.</blue>"  His tone was unequivocal...this was not up for debate.

"We'll send someone to show you the way to the tunnels when it's time.  Unless you have something further, I think that takes care of it."  He obviously felt no further discussion was warranted, and turned to Meari.  "Your cousins have set a pretty high bar for you to measure up to, Sergeant," and there was a marked difference in his tone.  While he still had the voice and manner of a commander addressing one of his troops, he sounded almost pleasant by comparison to the unyielding tone he'd used with the Nivarians.

"Still, knowing your grandmod," and he deliberately used the Verian/Udenese term, to acknowledge her ancestry, "I have no doubt that you'll do the family tree proud."  He glanced over at Larry, giving the large a nudge in the side to pull his attention away from the Nivarians.

"Larry, this is Sergeant Meari, she's going to be part of our crew."  It was noteworthy that he spoke to the larg inmuch the same manner as he spoke to Meari...perhaps a little more like he was talking to a friend, and less conversing with a subordinate.  He looked up to Meari.  "Larry's been part of the crew for several months, now...since around the first time the Hermes made it to Etna.  He's managed to make himself quite indispensable in that time."  He raised his voice slightly and angled his head so it was apparent that his words were intended f8r the Nivarians, rather than Meari.

"The only reason we've ever needed to put a collar on him was to give him a place to display his medals and commendations."  His voice and focus became more conversational as he added, "Don't let him fool you on the Rec Deck...he'll take the meal right off your plate, if you offer it to him, and right after a mission where he's ingested a dozen or more limbs, heads, or even torsos.  Don't know where he puts it all..."  He was, unmistakably, genuinely fond of the larg.

 Meari went to attention when Roy spoke to her, she was military trained and bred, after Roy commented on her cousins setting a high bar," Yes Sgt Major Spencer they have set the bar very high, I will surpass that bar Sgt Major Spencer." Again her tone was no different very cold and calculated, her voice was nice but almost seemed like it could have been computer generated.

 When Roy used her term for Lilith, her mouth actually cracked a small smile, and then when he said she would do her family tree proud, Meari nodded and said," Yes my Grandmod knows I will do the family proud but Sgt Major Spender she also sent me here to the Hermes to how do you say it, I need to chill out and not be all combat and no fun, I believe is how she worded it Sgt. Major." Her tone showed a little emotion but not much at all.

 When Roy introduces Larry to her, wow what a difference. Meari knelt down a little looking at Roy to make sure it was okay to move, she reached out with a hand to let him sniff her first and then if larry let her she would pet him, and she actually had a smile on her face, she then replied, a little less cold but not much," Nice to meet you Larry, it will be a honor and pleasure to fight by your side Larry I have heard of your deeds." Meari stood up smiled and nodded to Larry, and the added to Roy," I have been reading as many files as Lilith gave me after she told me I would be stationed here Sgt. Major, to understand how everything works on the Hermes and to know the people I will be serving with and under Sgt. Major."

 Meari chuckled so very little when Roy talked louder so he could be heard by a certain group, " Sgt. Major I bet he has earned every single one , and you have as well Sgt. Major, Lilith spoke highly of you, LC Shadow, Admiral Hack and Captain Si. It is an great Honor to be the assigned to the Hermes."  After Roy spoke of Larry stealing food and he was a bottomless pit basically, Meari rubbed Larry's head and said," Well Sgt, Major when Larry is around some food might accidentally fall to him from my plate is that acceptable Sgt. Major." She gives Larry a nod and an actual wink. Meari seemed very fond of Larry as well even though they just met.

 Meari got all serious again, and then said," Sgt. Major Spencer what do I do now, Lilith gave me this disc to give to you, she sayid it has what you need to know about me, my missions and combat abilities. Also from looking around I see you do not wear armor and carry your weapons at all times, I was told to expect this. What are the rules for attire Sgt. Major, and Dusk told me to ask about uniforms, my uniform has always been my armor Sgt.Major. Also my swords are precious to me, they are a gift from my Grandmod for making the Special Commandos, I hope I can carry them with me Sgt. Major." Again her voice got cold and calculated, but Roy would also have seen Meari was paying perfect attention to him, but her eyes, and ears where keeping tabs on her surroundings and if there was any danger around or near them.

----->>>>>>>>>>> From Space

 Sam followed Sarah and the XO to the field for the meeting, she will look around she saw Izzy and waved to her but she kept walking with Sarah. She looked for Howe but she didn't see him, once she figured out how long they would be on board she would text Howe and Izzy to set up a meeting.

----->>>>>>> To Field ( Meeting)
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Having dodged the brawl that had taken place, Izzy had tried to find Lizzy in amongst the crowds of people milling around the hangar dec, with her short stature making things even more difficult for her. It was as she was trying to locate her girlfriend to see what her plans were for the day that she would feel her comms unit buzz, with her finding, much to her surprise, a message from Beth saying that she had been invited to attend the meeting and so had best get a move on.

After returning Sam's wave as she accompanied her CO with one of her own, Izzy would quickly type out a message to Beth as she quickly started heading towards the lifts.

Comms message to Beth: "Hi Beth, thank you for the invite it's much appreciated and I'll see you on the field as soon as I've retrieved Tali from my quarters"

After hitting the send button Izzy would quickly make her way back to her quarters so as to grab the tiny camera drone before then heading for the field so as to attend the meeting. All of which whilst wearing three inch heels and a dress uniform skirt.

---> The Field

Roy listened to the questions, and nodded.  "Humans are really good at war...it's been a constant throughout most of our history, each culture that sprung up seemed to spend more time fighting than not fighting, with a few exceptions.  So we don't feel the need to be armored up to be ready for a fight.  If we know it's coming, we'll do it...but we fight hard, and we play hard.  You'll get to see exactly what I mean soon enough, I'm sure."

He took the disc, holding it in his hand.  While the dress uniform had pockets, it was very bad form to use them.  "We can walk you to the Quartermaster's station, they can probably pull you a uniform that will fit, and if not, they can get one made in a few hours.  Standard is to have at least two duty uniforms...I recommend three, saves you trouble with waiting for them to come back from laundering.  You can also get a casual duty uniform...they're more comfortable, and generally lighter weight, but otherwise, nothing to worry about.  Gives you another option if you decide everything needs to be cleaned at the same time.  One dress uniform, which is generally only worn for special events...send-offs, formal receptions for dignitaries, etc."  He rattled it off quickly, without too much emphasis on any one point.

"Regarding weapons...regulations require that ALL personnel who are able will have a sidearm and knife on their person, or ready to use, at all times...doesn't matter if you're relaxing on the Rec Deck, at a formal event, taking a quick leap in the fresher, you make sure you've got weapons handy.  Beyond that, there's a little bit of leeway.  Each crew member is allowed one long-arm to be kept in their quarters, anything beyond that should be stored in the QM's lockers.  We play that a little fast and loose with Security personnel, but don't plan on building your own personal arsenal.  One of the reasons we don't have people carry long arms on regular duty is because they're awkward in close quarters...sidearms are a lot easier to wield in a crowded hallway, in the event something happens on board.  When I came aboard the Hermes, pulse weapons were the preferred option, but we've found that a lot of our enemies have been using pulse weapons for so long that they've developed countermeasures against them...countermeasures which do very little against hard-ammo rounds.  At a bare minimum, I recommend at least one of your weapons be hard ammo...personally, all of mine are, and a lot of people have been opting for encapsulated pulse rounds as a compromise between the two."  He shrugged dismissively...he'd stated his preferences and beyond that, he didn't consider it his business.  The ESN was still using pulse weapons as the standard issue, and he didn't feel it was his place to countermand the top brass on that.

"Beyond that," he began...and then shrugged again.  "If you want to carry swords, that's your business.  I have no problem with it on combat operations, but you might find them a little unwieldy for the day-to-day around the ship.  I carry a standard-issue kabar," and he indicated the sheathed combat knife on his belt, "but I also carry this all the time."  He pulled the kukri from the back scabbard where he kept it, the curved blade easily three times the length of the not-inconsiderable kabar, and at least four times the mass.  "Most of the time, I'm wearing a pair of these..." and he drew and offered a machine pistol which Meari would likely recognize as Largran-made.  "Right now, it's just the one because they tend to look out of place on top of the dress blues.  When I change back to my regular duty uniform, I'll put the other holster on my belt.  If you have weapons which you prefer over the standard-issue options, we make allowances...within reason.  We're not letting anyone keep a grenade launcher as their personal weapon, no matter whether or not they have surrendered all their other weapons."  He paused, thinking for a moment.

"Beyond that, all you really need to know is Sgt Shoemaker is my #3, Master Chief Mullins is my #2, Admiral Hack is God, and Captain Si is his archangel.  The rest you can piece together as you go along.  Don't make the mistake of judging anyone on appearances...Admiral Hack runs a meritocracy and Captain Si fully endorses it.  Everyone on the Hermes is VERY good at their job, although every so often we have someone come along who doesn't share our definition of what their job is.  But people from off the Hermes see your cousin Shade and assume that, because he's smaller than average, he must be weak.  They see Lt. Morrow's haircolor and assume that she's some kind of bubblehead.  If they weren't good, they wouldn't be here.  The only exception to that is the newcomers...we're finding out if they're good or not.  Until they've proven themselves, make whatever judgments about them their behavior inclines you to make."  He stopped, watching her face to see how much of that had filtered through and how much had just been words that hit and slid off.

"I think there would be space to put a larg pen and some bunks in the Zoo, if you need to do that," said Henry.

"Would your largs be able to cope living side by side with all manner of animals? Like Larry, Mila here shares my quarters. Larry and Mila both tend to accompany Roy and I most everywhere anyway. We don't really have kennel facilities. Still, your largs are young yet. Time enough for them to learn, especially now they have Larry to set them an example."

 Meari listened to Roy intently, Roy could tell she was really listening and taking everything in, Meari replied," Sgt. Major I know you fight very hard, but I do not know what you mean by play hard Sgt. Major?"

 Meari will walk with Roy towards the Quartermaster's station, she nodded to Roy and said," It will be an honor to wear the Hermes colors, I see different patches on your uniforms may I have my Udenese Commando patch on my uniform Sgt. Major? Also what do I wear when I am on duty for SEC doing patrols around the ship?"

 When Roy talked about weapons, she listened, and she replied," I have my Udenese sidearm, it has encapsulated rounds, and I have a 45 hard ammo sidearm in my right boot. I also keep my Udenese combat knife in my left boot. I do not have a special long arm, where may I get one if it is required for a mission. I have my bow and arrows in my bag I figured it would be too much to wear them right now. It will be strange for me not to wear armor but I will get use to it Sgt. Major. I would like to wear my swords if that is allowed though mostly for what do you humans say, for comfort, they are I believe good luck charms is the correct term."

 Meari watched as Roy showed her his weapons, she was very impressed with the Kukri, " I would like to get one of those Sgt. Major, I like that weapon, also am I allowed to carry my throwing knives?" She poimts to her armor and Roy could see her knives tucked away safely and within good position to grab and throw.

 Meari listened closely as Roy went over the chain of Command, she was use to this part, Lilith and the Udenese leaders didn't take shit either she was very use to that part. When he talked about looks could be deceiving she nodded and added," Also like the Gava I believe they are called, they are small in stature but they fight well as a team and they have guts for sure. It will be a honor to meet the crew and help protect them, the pilots you had training with they where new I assume and needed to be taught a lesson. I will prove myself worthy of this Promotion Sgt. Major, thank you for everything. I will get my uniforms but Sgt. Major where do I sleep?"

With both Nikki and Lizzy trying to assure her that she wouldn’t be accused of being EDT just because she’d been friends with Sin, it was at this point that she would offer the pair a miserable look as she sniffed ”neither of you met my ex-boyfriend; Grit did you?” she said, knowing that although being friends with Sin wasn’t enough, after all she hadn’t seen her in years, that having an EDT boyfriend and then being publicly denounced by her older sister was pretty damning.

With the tears falling quick and fast Harry would continue to sob in her friends arms ”I can’t do this, I just can’t! Will won’t talk to me one of my sisters has been kidnapped, the other seems determined to get herself killed and I’m on borrowed time...I...I just need something to take the edge off...j-just one drink wouldn’t hurt”

  The Nivarian  LArg MAster, shakes his head, as he answer's  Henry,..Largs see  other creatures  as  food..it is something  we build on... we will restrain them in the hold..

 Robbins  Nodded to the Larg master and  waved them to  follow him to the Hold....

………………..

 Gia  stopped by  at the   three  women as she saw them trying to comfort HArry, and Listened.  She  frowned  a bit,that does not sound like  Will. He is very loyal, is he not? You must have  caused him some pain, to be aloof? or is it , he was wrapped up in his  duty as Honoir Guard..Si?

 Others   moved off.. Higgins   walked with Abby who was chatting nhim up  and the   fellow would nod his head, now and then.

In reply to preparing (msg # 866):

Melia and Orria arrived bright and early for the send off. Melia looked well rested, especially compared to the previous morning, and Orria looked well about as alive as a tired kid could, but she was holding it together.

Melia had opted for her Marine Corps uniform with Navy insignia, as she typically did, and she drifted closer to Zob.

 Orria was wearing her Ambassador's Aide outfit, with her special insignia marking her as the Udenese Ambassadorial aide and translator. As the ceremony started she placed herself close to Shade ready to translate as needed.

When the time came both raised their voices joining the chorus of "DON'T WAIT FOR US!"

Noting that things weren't breaking up immediately after the send off Melia again faces the stage area waiting on further announcements.

She listens closely, with a clear look of anger on her face and the horrific letters and notes from Dixie.

Orria looked a bit pale and angry at the graphic content of the letter but nods to Shadow shifting closer to Shade to stick close to him.

When the new pilots came down, Melia gravitated in that direction with Zob she'd been about to speak, when the LT pulled her sidearm, but Zob moved before she could intervene or say anything so she kept quiet and crossed her arms disapprovingly content to wait until her medical or other skills were needed.

Once the fight was ended Melia stepped in, "Alright dumbasses. Welcome aboard, and be warned if you cause any of my medtech buddies any problems... Shadow's more of a brute, I'm a bit more artistic..." She says with a small twisted chuckle leaving the thought unfinished as she checks and starts tagging for the techs and guardians to take the wounded ego cases to the Medlab.

After the medtech had taken over she decides to head to the rec dec to be near the football field in case she's needed there, as Shade and Orria's personal guard granted at this point not that either had demonstrated any need for it.

---REC DEC---->

In reply to gettign ready (msg # 868):

Hawkeye made her way onto the Hanger Deck just a few minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

She sipped a coffee looking a little hung over as it were, though she accepted her shot for the send off all the same, shouting "DON'T WAIT FOR US!" in unison with the rest of the crew.

After the send off Hawkeye sticks around waiting for the next announcement. Nothing in the medlab needs her attention urgently at the moment and it was only logical that she should hear what has to be said.

The content of the letter was disgusting, and angered her, but it really didn't surprise her. Under normal circumstance she'd lobby for something to be done about the traitor Dixie, for her arrest and trial, and to pursue the Redbirds and their sponsors, but that was why she was here.

With the ceremony over and the new recruits coming aboard its about as good a time as any to either get to work or grab a bite. As such Hawkeye decides after seeing the fight start with the new pilots and Shadow to head to the medlab.

--To MEdlab-->

In reply to Harriet Lynch (msg # 913):

 Lizzy still held Harry close and said," No I did not meet him, but Harry we all know this is a fucked up world with this war no one should say just because you where dating or friends with someone who ends up being EDT, that you HAVE to be EDT, will they look at you closer maybe, I bet I am being watched but like I said, let your actions prove to everyone who you are and what you stand for."

 Than Harry said her speech ending with one drink wouldn't hurt. Lizzy got serious as hell, she lifted Harry's face to hers and said," Yes you can Harry, when things are all set go and talk to Will he is a nice enough guy to give you a chance, but don't be angry at him listen and talk it through calmly like I don't.  I don't know what happened but if it involves Izzy don't push it, Izzy will be okay she seems to be patching things u with Beth, and LC well she needs work on that, but the SM did her a solid so that is a start. You need to worry about you Harry okay and what is best for you. I know and if I haven't said this before when you do find her I am with you on that mission got it. Abby is Abby she seems to be getting better and she is still alive, and it looks like she is spending a lot of time with that Higgins guy."

 Lizzy stops at that part and then looks Harry right into her eyes and gives Harry her green eyes of love and caring and says," Harry you are not the only one, any one of us can go out and not come back, like you told me the first day we met, some fear is good but don't let it run your life or you will be dead, and you are too damn good of a pilot for that to happen why else would you get a squad to lead right, LC doesn't hand those out lightly. Now we are getting serious, Harry you know better one drink will lead to another and then in the bottle you will live, I wont let you do that, even if I have to tie you down or go get Stefi to give you something that will make you puke it up. I am your friend for the long haul but if I have to piss you off to make sure your okay I am good with that, now Ensign Lynch you can stay here and wallow in this hurt or go out and fucking fix it, oh and by the way I am not giving you a choice, you may hate me right now but tough shit."

 Lizzy will smile and nod to Gia for helping, Nikki for being there, and to Haley, oh she so loved Haley so much. She would then pull Harry off of her wing and say," Okay I will give you the first choice of where we are off too, if I don't like it then we will go where I want to go, got it, or we can let Haley choose, but Harry I need my best friend back." Lizzy still held Harry as she got her off her wing and waited for her response, she knew Harry would be pissed at her but harry needed this right now and Lizzy was okay with it as long as it helps her friend Lizzy was good.

"'Borrowed time?'...What...you got cancer?  An inoperable tumor?  Bullshit.  what you got is shaken nerves.  and that we can fix" Nikki stated emphatically.  "One problem at a time here... One) 'Deathwish Sis.  I'm assuming Abby.  fine let's put her as a shuttle pilot.  she's still piloting and in combat, but she needs to learn to work as a team with her crew.  2) Will... corner his ass in a hallway alone and have it out.  tell him how you feel...ALL of it.  If he loves you he'll have to take the lumpy stuff too.  If not let him walk.  Piss or get off the pot.  Either way, you'll feel better" she began.  Not that she had all the answers, but at Least enough to help Harry begin to heal some nerves.  "Drinking...to forget or get courage... wrong reasons to drink.
That path Ain't for any one as strong as you Harry, you know that"
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"But I didn't say anything to him! Not really anyway...all I did was say that he could have at least pretended to be nice to Izzy and then the whole thing just spiralled out of control!" Harry responded to the question as to why Will was upset with her, agreeing to their suggestions that she needed to talk to him...assuming of course that he would actually speak to her "...he's probably decided he doesn't want a nutjob for a girlfriend anyway" she sniffed, not really blaming him for wanting out she wasn't exactly what she would consider a catch.

After receiving varying advice on how to deal with her sister, and with both of them saying that her line about borrowed time was total horseshit and that she didn't need a drink, with Lizzy even going so far as to threaten her with Adictol causing Harry to visibly cringe "Jesus Liz that stuff is horrible...I was puking my guts up for three days last time they made me take it" she said, shuddering at the memory.

With tough love seemingly on top of everyone's agenda today, harry would find herself being pulled from off of her wing and told to decide where they were going with her making it clear that wallowing in self pity wasn't option, though to be fair she wasn't looking forward to them trying to fix her "shaken nerves" either with her suspecting that it would turn out to be rather unpleasant "I don't know...a change of clothes I guess...I fucking hate this uniform, I only ever wear it to send offs" she said in a bitter voice as she cuffed away some of the tears running down her cheeks. If she had her way she'd throw the bloody thing into the incinerator, medals and all.

 Gia  looked at the other   2  women,I am getting changed and talkign the Admirals Brunch as he said... then. get ready for the  run..you will se, Harry..that the runnign will make you most happier... the Italian    hustled  away to the Lifts...

  Flores  and  Kat were  walking  passed, Flores  said,so> Kase  sent us Black Dots?... I know where i'm goign when we have a delta night on Fuji...

 Kat shook her head,da! its  is  not a good thing!..But..The Black Dots were made black and Blue.. 

 Lizzy looked at Harry and said," I am sorry it did but you just need to talk it out later okay ." Lizzy would then give Harry the look when she said she was a nutjob. " Your not a nutjob, and he has stuck by you through a lot, if you talk it out, maybe you hurt him and don't know how bad, Harry but trust he loves you, in time talk it out."

 When Harry said she puked for three days on that stuff, Lizzy adds," Well your not suppose to drink while your on it, if you don't drink you don't puke right, but you dn't need that you have us." She smiles at Nikki and gives her a nod.

 Harry came with Lizzy, she got Harry on the ground and she started to walk towards the lifts. " Okay Harry sounds good, we will all change and then we should hit the Rec Dec and partake in the Admiral's lunch, sound good to you Harry." Lizzy gave her no time to reply and said, " Great I thought you would see it my way, lets go."

 Lizzy looked at Flores and said," No fucking way black dots, hey count me in on that one."  Lizzy would then escort Harry towards the lifts, Lizzy saw the aftermath of the fight Kat talked about. Lizzy just helped her friend towards the Lifts.
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"Harry..you will be just fine... ALL relationships are hard.   He does not have to like all your friends, and you don't have to like his either.  If everyone did we would not need to be here and we'd all get along.  Theres gonna be times we all fight, yell scream and carry on.  It's called life" she said and holding Haleys hand they began moving to the lifts as well.
Haley had just been looking about as Nikki and friends chatted for a bit.  She noticed Larry...and then the other largs.  They kinda scared her, they didn't act like Larry.  When they were moving to the lifts Haley pointed them out.  She felt a shiver in the little girls hand.  "How come they don't act like Larry?"
Nikki looked over at them "Guessin' bad handlers.  Best give them space.  Don't go near them without Larry and if you see anyone with trouble with them, you get Larry or one of us, like Shadow, Shade, Me, or someone who will deal with it" Nikki knew it was Bad Handlers.  One who thought beating an animal was the only was to have it obey.

Roy looked surprised at some of the questions.  "I told you, you'll see what I mean by playing hard soon enough.  I'm not going to bother trying to explain it, if the phrase doesn't make sense now it's because you don't have the appropriate experiences to put it in context, so you'll just have to wait and get the experience.  You're living around humans now, it will happen."

He put the kukri back in its sheath.  "You might be able to requisition one through the QM...I don't know if they have any on hand or not.  I've been carrying mine since before they even started selected crew for the Hermes, back on Earth, so I can't tell you to get it from the same place because we're sure as hell not heading back to Earth anytime soon.  If the QM can't get one, I have some contacts that should be able to come up with something.  But the whole point of showing it to you was to illustrate that you ARE allowed to carry blades other than a standard combat knife.  As for what you wear when you're on duty...you wear your uniform.  We don't have any special uniform pieces for Security personnel on duty...you have a Security patch on your uniform and that tells people everything they need to know.  As for the throwing knives...suit yourself.  They're like the swords, regulations say that you MUST have a sidearm and knife available at all times...they don't say you can ONLY have a sidearm and a knife.  But I'll tell you right now, you're not likely to wind up in a situation where you need them.  I've been on the Hermes for coming up on six years now...the only situations that have come up where throwing knives were useful were on Delta Nights, back before we called them that...but if it makes you feel more comfortable to wear them around on the ship, I'm not going to stop you.  Just be prepared for a lot of the crew to give you funny looks and make jokes about carrying a ridiculous amount of hardware that isn't much use.  If anything happens aboard the ship, your sidearm is going to be a lot faster and more reliable than a throwing knife...they're only good for stealth operations, and when it comes to ship-board security, we don't do stealth operations.  Something happens on the ship that requires and armed response, we tend to go loud and hard and mop up the mess afterwards.  There's only a handful of people who carry throwing knives...and, typically, they carry A throwing KNIFE, singular, typically tucked in a boot sheath."

He was laying it all out in a no-nonsense, very businesslike tone, and started walking as he was speaking, in the direction of the QM cages (although Meari probably wouldn't realize that in the moment, never having been to them before.) "As for where you stay, you'd have to ask Captain Morris, he oversees crew assignments.  As you're a sergeant, you're most likely in the senior NCO quarters, although he might have set aside something a little more spacious, given your bloodline.

 Meari looks at Roy and says," Thank you Sgt. Major Dusk told me things would be similar but very different, I am understanding that now."

 Meari was interested in getting a Kukri and would talk to the QM when she met with him. As they walked Meari listened to what Roy was saying about her weapons, she would have to think through what she would wear on duty, and then off duty on board ship. She was thinking to keep her throwing knives with her armor for now as she wore her uniforms on board ship.

 When Roy said she had to talk to Captain Morris about her quarters she nodded and said," Thank you Sgt. Major I will see him after I visit your Quartermasters, I just need to know where to locate him Sgt. Major. By the map I was given the QM lockers should be right up here correct Sgt. Major. After I talk to the Quartermasters and Captain Morris what are my orders for after that Sgt. Major, should I report to SEC after I get what you humans call settled in?"

With Lizzy accusing her of drinking whilst on Adictol would shake her head before replying "I wasn't, and besides it was to shift my addiction to pills....that stuff purges your system first which needless to say isn't a pleasant experience, imagine the worst hangover you've ever had then imagine it going on for three days with nothing you can do to make it stop, that's what that shit does to you" she explained, partly so they wouldn't think she'd been fighting against the stuff and partly as a warning of what would happen if they walked that particular path.

With it being agreed that Harry would be going to the Admiral's brunch once she'd changed out of her dress uniform, Harry would meekly nod her head, nod really having the enthusiasm to fight them on the issue "I guess so, though I can't promise I'll be the life and soul of the party" she quietly said before over hearing Haley and Nikki talking about the new Largs. Turning round to look, a look of pure terror would appear on her face as her hand quickly fell to the sidearm at her waist "Fucking hell! That's the last thing I need, more fucking Largs, If I'd wanted to work with god damn lizard dogs I'd have become a bastard zoo keeper!" she cursed as she quickened her pace towards the lifts. It was around about this point that she would suddenly realise that Haley was with them causing her how how the little girl had been there and what exactly she'd overheard "Um...Haley, be a good little girl and never repeat anything your auntie Harry says, she's a very bad girl" Harry rather awkwardly said to the young girl before casting Nikki a guilty look as she continued on her way to the lifts

---> Rec Dec

 Lizzy looked at Harry and said," Sorry Harry I don't know how it works, but hey don't drink and you will never have to deal with again right. Oh you mean the night Nikki and I had a drinking contest and then had to do a run that totally sucked. "

 Lizzy puts her arm around Harry and says," Oh you have me and Nikki what else do you need for a party with friends Harry."

 Then Harry talked about the Largs, Lizzy replied," Well Larry is great, come Harry he saved my life big time. I guess these Largs are not like Larry they don't seem to treat them well. So what else are they letting aboard, Black Dots, more Largs, wow the Hermes is a melting pot for sure."

 When Harry talked to Haley, Lizzy smiled and said," Haley Auntie Harry can get a little carried away, but so can Auntie Lizzy, but your a great little girl Haley." Lizzy smiles at Haley and continues walking to the Lifts to go get changed and then hit the Rec Dec.

->>>>>> Rec Dec

Nikki looked at Harry a moment "She's heard worse...said worse too" she gave a bit of a laugh.  "She likes Larry and Gregor...Those three...might not be a real problem but those handlers might."
"It's okay Harry.  You swear all you want.  Sometimes you gotta git it out and open"
"'Out in the open'" she corrected her
"Yeah" she smiled and to be a bit of an asshole she followed up with "Dammit!"
Nikki could not help but laugh.
"Talking like a marine already"


===> Officers quarters to change and then to RecDec

Roy nodded, with a bit of a pained expression.  "Your map is accurate, yes.  QM lockers right up there.  As for Captain Morris, he's usually found in the 'shack' on the Hangar deck...probably saw it when you got off the shuttle."  His expression tightened I to a grimace, and he added, "And you don't need to use my rank ever five seconds...I know I'm the Sergeant Major, I don't need reminders."  He managed to say it with a good-natured tone...he had worked with officers and even a few NCOs that insisted people refer to them by rank, name, or both in every sentence, but he'd always felt that to be a hollow ploy at trying to establish dominance when they couldn't otherwise win respect.

"First day on board is free...you're just barely entering on the ship's records, much less the duty roster.  I'd recommend hitting the Rec deck and getting to know the crew a little better.  It will make your job easier if you recognize and are recognized by other crew members.  And you might get a chance to see some of that playing hard that I mentioned.  At the very least, you'll get to see what kind of behavior is expected during off-duty hours."

 Meari nodded to Roy and said," Thank you I will see the Quartermasters first and then see Captain Morris." Then Roy said stop calling him Sgt. Major all the time. Meari didn't change her expression but her voice seemed less rigid and she replied," I apologize I am use to a very formal and strict chain of command, also it is a sign of respect for my people to use a superiors rank, and Sgt. Major I respect you very much and can't wait to work with you. Lilit and Dusk speak very highly of you and LC Shadow."

 Meari listens as Roy tells her she is off duty for the first day and he told her to get to know the crew, she actually smiled but Roy could tell it was not something she did often, and was a very awkward smile. " Very good, I will do all my check in stuff and head to the Rec Dec and get to know the crew, I will report to SEC in the morning. Also you talked about a run, can anyone partake in this run?"