Grendel stared at the ship, damaged and scarred to their eyes but still<em>flying</em>, like the greatest of souls.  To their mind, the ship was an escape from a billion burning minds, most of which would hurt Grendel if they knew the stranger's true nature.<br/><br/>Grendel impulsively hugged the<em>least </em>grimy of the landing feet.<strong>"You are us are going to be great friends."</strong>They hoped the ship was intelligent.  It would be good to know someone by just words.<br/><br/>The motion freed The Cat from Grendel's loose and baggy clothing.  He scuttled up the cargo ramp and into the bay like a monarch reviewing their empire.  Not bad for a stray they had found a few days ago, still looking like a drowned hairball despite the new and natty tracking collar.<br/><strong><br/>"Um...<em>Cat!</em> Come back!!" </strong>Grendel still hadn't learned that commanding a ship's cat was an exercise in futility.  That was why The Cat still hadn't had an agreed upon name, none would have mattered.  So far, 'Damn Cat', 'Piece of shit' and 'Thrice-accursed little turd' seemed to be just a few of many popular choices.<br/><br/>Grendel looked at their crewmates and friends.  They couldn't meet Will's gaze without looking away apologetically.<strong>"I'd best go get him before he gets into trouble...<em>more </em>trouble."</strong>And Grendel started up the ramp...<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">1. And the Main Thread is off.  Happy Travelling together, everyone.<br/>2. As I mentioned before, I put OOC comments at the end of a post.  If this is a problem, let me know.<br/>3. Feel free to write for The Cat and call it whatever your character's wish.  Like it matters to The Cat.<br/>4. This is just a short post to place Grendel in the scene.  I am tagging anyone and will begin specific interactions with the other PC's starting next post.<br/>5. Grendel will be particularly warm and friendly towards Elijah and shy and protective towards Will.<br/>6. Questions, just ask.  I want to riff off of you... </div></div>