The Savant

Business in Space

@Smiter19 Explanation or not, I think it cleared it up for anybody that wasn't thinking of Dalkalo's past experience; plus it makes the story more interesting so why not? It fit the narrative quite nicely in my mind.

I do agree, I do not mind giving anybody the time they need. Real life comes first especially in hard times. Feel better @Sylvan!!!

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Over the years, Apple DeBaker learned to not be offended when people assumed she was a male captain. At first she minded somewhat, but who she was now could care less or at least poke some fun about it. Chuckling when the male, Ryker, swallowed hard and instantly begged for forgiveness.

His reaction caused her to wave her hand in a sense of saying, it doesn’t actually matter, but she seemed to keep that warm smile on her face. A captain that still had positivity written over her; that’s how most could tell a captain was young, inexperienced, or both.

“You’re completely fine. I could care less about what you refer to me as, though I do prefer my name or title Captain.” She added her preferences, but she has been called so many different things over the years that a pronoun wasn’t going to hurt.

Raising a brow when the individual stated they were reporting for duty, she leaned on her hip, “What duty are you reporting for? Are you asking to come aboard as crew?” Apple questioned while staring right into the man’s eyes. She was trying to figure him out, he seemed to be sometype of trained individual or at least thought he was.
Saluting and switching attitude right away when it came to who was in charge and everything, Ryker was appearing military to the young captain.

@HEAVY METAL

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I was waiting for a few people to post before I posted again! I hope it is good.

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Captain DeBaker gave Dalkalo a warm smile, she was glad that so many different individuals showed up to try and get aboard this ghost ship. Anybody would notice the out of place crew, they all had their stereotypical standout careers somewhere on them. Everyone was accounted for except a pilot and DeBaker looked around, hoping somebody in the more than not crowded room would step up and prove that they were a worthy pilot, “I’m glad to hear.” She gave April a smile.

Glancing over her shoulder towards the crew, she felt like it was going to be a trip finding a pilot now. Was that a bad thing? No, not at all. It was just going to delay and maybe cause some stress for Apple DeBaker; she was on a time limit after all.

Noticing Dalkalo and another that introduced themselves as Carl Ryker, they seemed to know each other, and she wasn’t getting the best vibe from in between the two. On average most people were sarcastic and quick with words even if they were not the best, Carl Ryker was definitely assuming that Apple DeBaker was her father or a male. Not the first time this has happened and it wouldn’t be the last time.

She stood up for this one and smiled at Carl Ryker, “Can a Captain not be a woman?” She raised a brow with a smirk on her face. She wanted to see how the individual would react, she liked to research people when it came to how they were. Her arms were crossed, naturally, she kept a distance from most even if she considered them a friend.

@LostDestiny
@HEAVY METAL
@Smiter19

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@LostDestiny I would say continue and don't worry about it.

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I'm still here too! Just lurking till I can reply to somebody!!

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After the sarcastic remark given to Mr.Artis, Apple DeBaker’s attention was taken away by a female that introduced herself as a mechanic. An engineer and mechanic already running up to bat, she smiled from both of them showing up. When the stranger spoke more and more, Captain DeBaker couldn’t help but almost laugh.

“You’re a cocky one!” She seemed into the attitude and arua that the other was projecting in the room, she liked it, and she could give it right back from time to time. Shaking her head when the comment of, ‘it would be silly not to fire me’ was stating.
There was not much choice and the individual that came before the girl as a mechanic was not a very promising one or somebody that would fit into such a crew. A crew of sarcastic, cocky, and confident individuals that wanted to get off this trash rock, “I’ll take your bet on that, Miss April Reyes.” Apple’s voice was confident and somewhat challenging, “Now I have high hopes and standards for you.” A teasing tone came out with a smirk to follow.

Stretching and leaning back in the chair, Captain DeBaker acted as if she had to think about something for a moment, “Don’t we all?” Questioning when it came to wanting to get off this rock which the captain would barely consider it a space station -- It was ancient in a sense, “Welcome Aboard, Miss April Reyes. I hope we can get you off this rock.” Captain DeBaker smiled.

__Approaching scene of Dalkalo__

Upon watching the individual come into the picture and apologizing, her eyes were somewhat wide at the whole scene that played out. She wanted to ask a few questions, but she knew it might come off too blunt and decided to hold her tongue for the time being; she would ask when they got more acquainted.

When the individual was vocalizing his title, degree, and experience, Captain DeBaker nodded her head with agreement. She was enjoying that this individual was from an academy, but she could say in a sense academy or not -- Going through such a course didn’t make you a good navigator.
Raising a brow when he bowed, formal… interesting, she thought while letting her eyes lift with his straightening, “I hope you do not fail to impress me especially with such a background, welcome aboard Mr. Dalkalo.” She was enjoying the cockiness from everyone. A Captain wanted a crew that knew what they were doing and knew they were good at doing it.

@LostDestiny@Smiter19

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The fifteen minutes were not even up on the ad yet, and Apple DeBaker could already say she has met some unique individuals from her offer. Within the first five minutes, she has either rejected or told a handful of people that she would consider hiring them. She understood that she only had forty eight hours to get a crew assembled and ready to take off, but she was one to keep with her gut instinct. Most of the people that showed up seemed to not know anything about a spaceship or they knew a little and pulled the rest out of their ass. This caused a decent amount of time to pass.

Another stranger approached, she glanced at them with serious eyes and a friendly expression. In her thoughts, she could say she liked this one just by the looks of him. As he stated that he wanted to be the engineer, she smiled since he was actually the only ‘engineer’ to pop up with a toolbox as if he was ready to work.
This gave the impression he was ready to work and she repositioned herself so her feet were not up on the table. With a gentle voice she introduced herself, “Hello, Mr.Artis. I am Captain DeBaker, pleased to meet you.” She seemed sincere when it came to talking with this individual, Steve Artis.

Chuckling when he stated that he would like to serve aboard the ship as the engineer, she had a sarcastic comment, “You are the only engineer to actually bring a toolbox and introduce yourself, so I would be foolish not to accept.” Yes, her words were sarcastic, but they seemed endearing as well as if she would really appreciate Steve Artis being a part of the crew. Anybody that would know Apple DeBaker for more than a few hours could tell she had a hard time expressing one emotion at a time, she was human, and she could even consider herself complex at times.

“Welcome Aboard.” Apple understood her words might not be fully clear, so she cleared it up by welcoming him into the crew.

@jorcool

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Captain DeBaker was a young individual and most mistook her name by her fathers when only reading the surname on the page. Once they read ‘Apple’ everyone knew she was a female captain and some would laugh or taunt her which she chose to ignore most of the time.
She had forty-eight hours to figure out a crew, save the ship from getting impounded, and get out of the hangerbay within all that time. Stretching her arms forward than up with fingers locked together, she groaned, and continued her way down a corridor.

The young woman would find herself in one of the digital control rooms, she purposely got to this room to see if she could ask them to put an ad on the electronic boards for at least fifteen minutes. Upon talking to the worker inside and figuring out an agreement, they agreed to make the ad and only for fifteen minutes which was somewhat unsettling to the captain, but she wouldn’t fret about it.

Quickly the ad began to pop up on certain long screens around the busy parts of the station, “Hopefully somebody sees this.” She mumbled to herself.
The ad reading;

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Everyone! Meet at the hangar position, viewing dock C-3 if you are interested in being a part of a new crew! What is needed? A pilot, mechanic, navigator, and engineer!

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@Smiter19@Sylvan@Jorcool@LostDestiny

After the ad was confirmed to be up and running, Apple thanked the man and went on her way. Her walk was one of who was on a mission, and she always seemed to be. Fast paced and ready to get going, but she understood that she might be spending a few hours trying to find a whole crew, a mission, and getting the ship out of the hangar.
Under all these circumstances, Apple DeBaker could consider herself already annoyed while being on station 1-21-246-007 for multiple reasons; the main one right now was that she was on a time limit.

Making her way to hangar position, viewing dock C-3, a place where you are not exactly around the ships, but you are in a viewing or meeting room. Most people go to these to watch their loved ones take off or a captain trying to assemble a crew.
Many things happen in the viewing docks, so she ended up going right there to wait for a little bit to see if anybody was even interested in her ad.

DeBaker decided to take a seat at one of the tables, back facing the wall, and eyes facing the open entrance of the viewing dock, “Time to wait…” She crossed her arms and leaned back, placing her feet on the table with legs crossed.

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@Smiter19 and everyone else!!!

I am sorry everyone! I didn't realize that life would have taken me away for two weeks! I have been moving, but I am done now!! I should be able to participate in the roleplay without a problem!!

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If I am still wanted in this roleplay group, I would love to stay in!