"I am very grateful for your gratitude, Your Highness." Jeremy stated very respectfully to the Alien Royal. Turning to Misa when she hands back the data tablet. "My apologies, Captain Ayase. I do not wish for you to Misunderstand me. I only wanted to inform you of the situation My ship and my crew are in. I understand your first duty is to your squadron so this is why I brought the information to you. As I said before, If you and your squadron wish it. I'll take the ship close enough to a Lazarus or EDF installation so you can return home." Captain Black stated as he clasped his Hands and the Tablet behind his back. While the addition of Valkyrie squadron to the Musashi would be a great asset, He didn't want to involve people unnecessarily. He was quiet a moment when a very disturbing thought came to mind. Would the corporation seek out his crew's families for retribution? He didn't want to think they would go that far, but he couldn't overlook that possibility.<br/><br/>On the bridge, the mood was somewhat jovial. they had managed to arrive in time assist some friends, and wipe out a group of pirates. Another reason was that they did so under the watchful eye of an Honest to God "Princess". The Concept was an older ideal from a previous century. With the near destruction of Earth at the hands of the Gamalons, and the Earth Government coming together. Royalty simply slipped away into the shadows of history. Several of the Male crew were gossiping to how pretty she was. However, word was quickly spreading about the all female Squadron they picked up as well. Maria simply rolled her eyes in amusement as she moved towards the front of the Bridge between The Chief Gunnery Officer and the Helmsman. Sipping on some coffee a young officer had brought for her. "Any word on the search and rescue?" She asked turning towards the Comms tech. The Woman sorrowfully shook her head. So far they were not finding any survivors.<br/><br/>However, there was one person upon the bridge that was not happy for the presence of the Alien Princess and her Guardian. Alexander Cromwell stewed at his station. Really nothing more than a semi circular desk in the back corner of the bridge. It allowed him to receive messages from Corporate HQ as well as monitor expenses on board the ship. Alexander wasn't stupid. He knew to keep his mouth shut while the Captain and the princess were on the bridge, but that didn't stop him from throwing the two heated and hateful glances. "That imbecile of a captain. He thinks his owns this ship." He grumbled. Alexander Cromwell was ignorant to just how connected Jeremy was to the Musashi. He was brought in specifically because of his Navel background. Having overseen the completion of the Musashi for 4 years before she set sail. Having a hand in the selection of her crew. All near the top if not the very pinnacle of their field. Though many do have their black marks.<br/><br/>Alexander stood up and walked up to Maria with an slight waddle to his gait. "There is still a chance you can save your career and the career of those upon this Vessel." He whispered, though it was a bit too loud as the Helms man winced a bit. "Arrest that murderous captain. Take command of the Vessel. It would be very legal in this case. He slaughtered 200 people. He is a murderer." Alexander continued. Trying to worm his way into Maria's mind as she silently sipped her coffee. "I can even go to bat for you and the others. Tell the Board that you all were merely following orders. I may be able to pull some strings,<em>Captain</em>Berlini." He cooed, though again it sounded more like a hiss. As he finished he placed his hand on the small of her back to invoke some intimate response. All through this Maria had remained perfectly quiet sipping her coffee. That was until he touched her. The next instant, he was face down on the steel deck plate with a loud crash. "Mr. Cromwell. Must I remind you to look in the Company Employee Handbook? Particularly under the section of "Sexual Harassment". Maria seethed as she held the arm that he dared to touch her with in a joint lock behind his back. The Helmsman gave a sly wink to Prowers as he glanced over his shoulder. "Whatta woman." He mouthed.