Pax shut the door behind him as he turned on the light, illuminating the storage room he had entered and unveiling the sight of a colorful avian creature shoving it's head into a box. The robot's metal frame jolted as he rushed forward to separate the creature from whatever held it's interest, holding it firmly in hand and thwapping it rather lightly on the nose. [color=004b80]"No! Bad Girl!"[/color] He scowled, bringing the creature closer to his face. [color=004b80]"This stuff isn't ours, Nagansa, and I don't want you getting into trouble. You remember what our master would do when you misbehaved, right? [i]The insect bastard[/i]..."[/color] Pax continued, sighing as he trailed off.

[color=004b80]"Listen..."[/color] The robot cooed, sitting down on a box and carefully placing his pet upon his metal lap. [color=004b80]"We don't know these people yet... I know you want to be free, but I don't trust them... what if they wanted to hurt you, too?"[/color] Pax spoke, clenching a hand into a fist as he began to pet Nagansa with his other. [color=004b80]"I won't let them if I can help it... so you'll have to stay in here, for now... understand? I'll bring you food and water, and I've even got some yummy Tarberries I stole for you if you're a good girl."[/color]

Nagansa stared blankly up at Pax's face-plate, her many eyes trained on his. Suddenly she turned and hopped over to a nearby box, clicking happily and fluttering her wings. Pax emitted another sigh, though this time it seemed happier as well. [color=004b80]"Yes, this place must be better than that dingy old cage. And we're going on our first adventure together. So exciting! Tell you what, I'll sneak you out for some exercise every now and then, too. Let you have some fun on planets, where you can..."[/color] Pax trailed off again, coming to a dreadful realization.

If Nagansa defecates in this room, then the ruse is sure to be up. There's scarcely any doubt that the other crew members will smell it on this floor - even with the door being shut. Kirukana are renowned for the smell of their feces, and Pax was afraid the crew would be more inclined to think she was a pest rather than a pet. 

The avian creature in question, however, seemed none too distressed. She had begun clawing at the box atop which she was perched in an attempt to open it up, stopping only when Pax grabbed her gently and pulled her away. [color=004b80]"No, Bad! Paklek, Nagansa! Paklek!"[/color] He scolded, thwapping her on the snout again.