Baker had radio'd to Donna that she should come to the bridge, with a guard of course escorting her, in order to talk to Mariemaia. While Mariemaia herself was really all none to interested in the pilot she had agreed to talk out of idle curiosity on what the young pilot could have wanted from her of all people. Perhaps it was interest in the other Sandrock pilot and fugitive Quatre or perhaps something more. Regardless Mariemaia had agreed and that was enough for Jason to fetch the young pilot. Donna had proven a polite young woman and Jason figured she was trusting but he'd be an idiot to trust anyone who just fought a couple battles for them. Jason had kept up the front of the gentle commanding officer but he'd just as easily pull the trigger on anyone who threatened the crew even among themselves (OMNI). Jason had a whole crew depending on him and despite the old tendencies he had in his heart he knew had to keep them buried. That had been plain enough long ago. For example this man called Kenta...he was a dangerous unknown he'd have to fix. Then there was...[color=ec008c]"Captain sir Donna is almost here according to Samson."[/color] Baker said to Jason as he stared at the young woman. [color=f26522]"Of course give her every courtesy...but don't let her touch anything. I'll bring Mariemaia up on screen shortly."[/color] Jason said to her as she looked at Jason and nodded. [color=f26522]"You have doubts about Mariemaia?"[/color] Jason inquired. He knew she did it just that he figured he'd give her the benefit of the doubt and not force an answer out of her. [color=0072bc]"I do too Captain and not just her but Hiling Care"[/color] James Axer chimed in as he looked at his brothers in arms around the room. Calhone gave no opinion and neither did any of the other members of the ship even the helms-woman was silent. It seemed no one wished to give an opinion on the matter and before James could continue Baker interrupted him. [color=ec008c]"Everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. Even if I don't trust Mariemaia she can still be a good person and have good intentions."[/color] Baker said as Williams groaned not wanting to have this continue on when they go back to their bunks later tonight. Having Puru was a handful enough for the young woman.

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In the cafeteria sat Hiling Care with eyes looking at Puru with the sort of look the one would give to an crazed psychopath walking around in their underpants. The innovade simply couldn't comprehend this little thing's bursts of energy. She had been twitching and moving around in her seat next to Graham Aker for the past eighteen minutes straight without even remotely looking tired. [color=8dc73f]"Well I did say I wanted to meet the crew..."[/color] Hiling said with a groan as Paul looked at the young woman not particularly for her rather rude and blunt talking. [color=0072bc]"Look Hiling Puru is just like this it doesn't make her any less of a pilot if anyone here were to have my back in a life or death situation I'd say Puru would do it with a smile. I'm glad to have her here."[/color] Paul said to Hiling as Graham smiled and rubbed Puru's head. [color=00aeef]"He's right you know you're one of the best and youngest pilots I've ever seen. I'd definitely say that you were like a younger version of myself. You know when I was at your age I was able to pilot my flag like you pilot your mobile suit."[/color] Graham boasted with a grin as Puru smiled wide. [color=f26522]"You were like me Mr. Graham?! Does that mean I'll be like you some day."[/color] Puru said with a large grin as Paul chuckled and Graham smiled back at Puru. [color=00aeef]"If you put your heart into it I bet you can be better. Surpass the unsurpassed Puru that is the only way to live. To the fullest and to the best of your ability. War makes a person do odd things but none of them should deter you."[/color] Graham said to Puru as Hiling made a gagging motion as Paul rolled his eyes at all of this. It was good thing Graham was such a goofball or no one else could talk to Puru on her own level.

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[color=fff200]"You know you shouldn't be lounging around...the crew will wonder if you're not feeling well and send you to Captain Jason or Mr. Wilbur. I was in there for a couple of days and I didn't enjoy it one bit. In fact I still don't feel all too great but it's better than laying around? So why don't you go talk to someone? Nena's over there and Lieutenant Jack is in his cockpit."[/color] Stella said silently. She had been offered a spot to sit next to Paul earlier but had decided to see where Reve and Nena were. They had few friends and someone without friends...she knew that life and she never wanted to know it again. Shinn....Commander...[color=fff200]"Come on Reve you can at least talk to me. Can't you?"[/color] Stella said simply and innocently.