Despite the previous night's activities, Kaiden had managed to make it back to the ship in a timely fashion and collapse on the bed. Waking up was far less graceful, but after a good shower and the usual hangover routine, he dressed accordingly and made it out on deck at 0545. As he was new to the vessel, he immediately reported to Micha to see where the Captain would need him. 

Micha was at the bridge when Kaiden approached him, the Captain giving a smile at the approaching Lieutenant. "I see you're up and at 'em, Lieutenant. I hope you found last night enlightening and morale boosting." His manner was jovial and Kaiden couldn't help but give a smile despite the headache. "I had a bit too much, but I certainly felt the pride of Cinnabar in me as well as the alcohol. Shall I go oversee the men?" 

"Yes, do. And when you're finished, get Lieutenant Hickoring as well. I'd like reports from both of you to make certain we're good to launch. I-" His mouth snapped shut when he received an incoming personal transmission in his earpiece, and he blinked, laughing in incredulity. "Lieutenant... did you invite a bloody reporter onto the ship?" He looked not entirely displeased, but completely flabbergasted. He actually looked impressed. "You do get around, don't you?" 

For his part, Kaiden looked completely confused. Yes he remembered offering it to Tilda, but he told her to decide before he returned, and he also did not expect her to say yes! Well, he couldn't exactly go back on his word if she had decided, but if she was here to simply make a scene he would drop her like a spent magazine. 

It was less than a minute later when Kaiden met Tilda Savari making her merry way up the gangplank. She looked just as attractive when Kaiden was sober, which was very impressive. She had on workmans trousers that hugged her hips and a black top with a keyhole neckline, her hair bound in a bun of very meticulously tied curls. "Well, I'm ready for my debut." She said, but Kaiden didn't exactly show his approval just yet. 

"You're not going to convince me that you quit your job overnight and decided to throw it all away because of my wit and charm." He challenged, his face set like granite with his arms crossed. 

"Well, not only that. The money helped too." She said without skipping a beat. "So, can we go now or are you going to stare at me until we cast off?" 

After a moment's hesitation, Kaiden pinched the bridge of his nose. "You're right. We could very well use your help, Ms. Savari." He conceded, and then tossed her a bag which she caught awkwardly, her casually attractive face now mixed with surprise at the sudden turn. Kaiden grinned. "You can wash my clothing first, and I expect it all pressed as well. I have an image to maintain. Meet me on the bridge at 0630."