Yuuri rubbed the back of his neck, feeling a knot that had built up there from being crammed in a stimulation for too long. “Ah, yeah. I-I guess it really is easy to pin point the new guy, huh?” that wasn’t entirely great news either. Yuuri didn’t like the idea of his addition being so visible to the other crew members. It easily made him a target to any of the fighters that decided that playing Alpha was cute.
“I’m Tyge. I’ve heard much about you, Abel! I mean… mainly from my own Navigator. Seems like you’re always the talk of the town. Aha– but I imagine it’s also intimidating. A lot of expectation with the privilege of being so great,” and Yuuri didn’t entirely mean to butter up the other male. Compliments came easy for Yuuri and he had the tendency to gush when someone that peaked his interest actually gave him the time of day. He only hoped that a stray ear in the hall didn’t pick up on his words. Those types of people were quick to tell others and if it got around to Cain – Yuuri wouldn’t know what to do.
The raven brushed his shaky hands over his shirt as they passed through the entry way of the mess hall. “I’d like that, actually. D-don’t get me wrong! I’ve made a few friends already, but it’s always nice to get to know as many people as possible,” with the exception of most of the fighters. “Thank you, Abel. I really appreciate your kindness,” Yuuri proclaimed, his smile flashing across his features.
He got into line for a meal and was met with some kind of gunk that was mentioned to be a type of meat loaf. Following that was a piece of bread to sop up any juices that may secrete from the hunk of protein. It seemed the bread was too dry to eat otherwise. Yuuri took a moment to inspect the pieces before scurrying off to grab a cup of water and a seat at one of the emptied tables.
“There is nothing wrong with being the new person on the ship. It doesn’t happen as often, but everyone stepped onto this ship at one point as the new person” he explained as he walked over to the lineup to get his meal. Abel had received the same meal as Yuuri and while he wasn’t thrilled about it, he had grown accustomed to the food that was offered in the mess hall.
Heading over to the empty table off to the side, Abel laughed softly upon taking a seat, blushing softly as the other male mentioned how well he was known around the ship. “It isn’t my doing alone. I work well with my fighter, Cain, as stubborn as he can be sometimes. It’s having that connection and working as one that gives us that reputation. When I’m working on my own for the day on any assignment that Commander Cook gives me, I try my best to go beyond his expectations. It isn’t always easy, but I want to prove that I can stand on my own and earn my success.”
He took a mouthful of the food, chewing it slowly before swallowing. It was nice having a normal conversation with a fighter for once without any malicious intent behind their reason for speaking to him in the first place. “So Tyge, why did you decide to join the Alliance? And how are you liking your navigator? I know that meeting your partner on the mission can give some people mixed feelings.”