[hr][Center][h1][color=Gold]Tarak[/color][/h1][/center][hr]

Tarak watched quietly as the others introduced themselves. Samuel and Iris went immediately after him as he noticed Samuel was very wary around Abaddon, Samuel never liked things he didn't know, and it showed even now, yet Tarak knew he would get over it. Iris, on the other hand, was very open and straightforward about her introduction and what she was thinking, which made Tarak chuckle ever so slightly.

Next was Nero, Tarak always knew he was damaged, so hearing the response that Nero gave was nothing new. But the strange thing that occurred was when more crew members poured in, first coming to the Doctor as he seemed lax and a smoker. Which seemed to bring out a pet peeve of both Ariel and Narvia as they seemed to be big advocates against smoking. Tarak understood the sentiment, but he didn't really find an issue in substance use. After all, most of the people in this field are broken in some way, something to dull the edges help. Yet it was quite funny when Millard took a very kind idea to it and even handed his cigarettes over with a little apology. Tarak chuckled and watched as more people came in.

Next was this quiet girl who seemed to try and keep to herself, not even wishing to respond to the situation as she hides away. Tarak took notice yet never made light, just allowing her to be. Then finally 'Phi' has came up to join them. Tarak was happy she was here, as he had a smile. He waved her over as he lightly patted her head and held her shoulder lightly with his hand, he has became very gentle with his touches over the years, even when in the armor. He knew showing affection to a shy child is important as they would eventually get used to it, then they are more willing to open up. He says to her in a light voice and a small smile, [color=gold]"Hey Phi"[/color].

Yet what startled Tarak was the briefing, Tarak wasn't expecting a job this fast, honestly, he was expecting this to be nothing like those old Holotapes: find your crew, get a mission, become good friends, and save the day. Yet he also likes this idea more, as that means they weren't aimlessly going through space with no idea of what will be happening.  So he feels alright, yet the mission seems strange, a crashed Prisoner ship has a Rouge Ai named the realist. They are to go there and take the A.I. from the planet and escape with it. Honestly, this seems like a simple mission, a snatch and grab like any other, just with a bit of extra to it as it seems they are racing the Ascendancy to the crash. Yet Ashton and Flame seemed also interested in an agricultural planet defecting and how it would affect civilians. With a quick answer, everyone's ideas that were set at ease.

Tarak began to listen to the others as some brought up some fair ideas, as some think it's safer to go the longer path, yet Tarak knew the longer they took, they probably will have to deal with more Ascendancy soldiers. Sure Poachers, bandits, and the like could be along the Garden Path, yet Tarak had no worries about such fodder. After all, they are a light freighter, they would be a target, yet he would rather deal with the small times a few more times, then need to duke it out with an Ascendancy Cruiser. 

Tarak spoke out, [color=gold]"I believe I would have to agree with Phi on this one. The shortest path would be the best. We would probably deal with bandits, poachers, and unsavory types. However, I would rather that path, and leave quickly from Plenty, rather than spending a long time getting there and having to duke it out with Ascendancy ships"[/color].

After he spoke up, Tarak noticed Finbarr had decided to take up refuge on his shoulder, Tarak had his smile grew a little more as he took his other free hand and started lightly petting Finbarr. As he started looking around he noticed Abaddon had taken out Lemon bars for everybody. Tarak waved a hand as he tells Abaddon, [color=gold]"No thank you. I am fine"[/color]. Tarak was hungry, as he had not eaten in some time, however, he didn't really feel like eating right now. As he continued to notice more people coming in, with their newest addition, a drunk. However Tarak felt strange when he looked at the man, like seeing an old friend, Tarak was just unsure who he was looking at and frankly, he didn't care right now. All he wanted to do was get everything settled and calmed down before anything else.

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