<div class="floatleft">(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Mihoshi2005/Battle_sister_by_Delpheus-1.jpg)</div>Captain Harlock blinked the astonishment out of his eyes and smiled warmly at his godmother.  "Aunt Ysyirac!"  He says with a smile.  "Welcome to the Everest.  I wondered if you were still posted on board the Kobras Aquairre!  It's been... what, almost thirty years since I saw you last?"  There is a noticeable twitch to his right eyebrow as he recalls the event, then his expression smooths over once more as Thraxius comes out and makes his own greeting.<br/><br/>"Ah, you must be the esteemed Explorator Thraxius I've heard so much about.  I would welcome an inspection from someone with your skills.  I must warn you, however, that while most of the components for the refit are in place, we do still have some work to do in wiring and the like.  Not every system is fully operational yet.  Never-the-less, your keen judgement is very welcome."  Jason Harlock's expression is now schooled to a calm politeness.  Just behind him and to his left, a stern woman in ornate but heavy armor stands rigidly, a bolter cradled lightly in her arms, and a power sword at her hip.  She stands still, but watches every movement.