<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/2f/Captain_Braxton_T._Early.jpg)<br/>    <strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: comic sans ms;">Braxton T. Early</span></strong></div><strong>Name</strong>: Braxton Early<br/><strong>Occupation:</strong>Captain<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Bridge, then Galley<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Two days out from Shadow, deep space<br/><strong>With:</strong>Mya, All, Open<br/><br/><hr/><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><strong>"Lesson in drinking Elfie, never do it on an empty stomach."</strong></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><strong>“That’s what happens when you force champaign on the poor girl.”</strong>Braxton remarked, trying to contain his smirk.<br/><br/>The captain’s steely gaze then made the round, lingering long enough on each of them to let them know that he was displeased.<strong>“I understand that you are all trying to be kind and helpful, but I’m sure the poor girl would be happier if you all tried stopping to put <em>Lai Huh Moh Sheong Tze Tian Uh Zoh</em>* into her head. It never ends well. <br/><br/>Miss Smith, I’m sorry for the behavior of my slave and my crew, for which there is really no excuse. I will see to it that your dress is washed and if there is any lasting damage, I will reimburse you for that as well. Now let’s try to put that unfortunate business aside…”</strong><br/><br/>Braxton put down his spoon in his empty plate.<br/><br/><strong>“…and look to the future. As you know, we are two days out from Shadow. Smooth sailing so far, and I expect it to continue to be so. There is just a single warning on the Coretex: a rogue ship was spotted near Shadow, running dark and with deactivated transponders. But let’s face it: We have all done that on occasion and on the off chance that they <em>are</em> pirates, they would have to be damaged in the brainpan to stalk what looks like an Alliance Patrol Boat.<br/><br/>Nevertheless, I want to have a watch on the Bridge round the clock just in case. Keri, Richard and myself will be on rotation until we reach Shadow. I’m not expecting any trouble, so if you want to bring company for a game of cards or something I don’t have a problem with that. No drinking on your watch, though.<br/><br/>Lance, I think we still have a little too much clearance on the starboard maneuvering thrusters. No need to do an EVA**, it can wait till we land on Shadow, but it <em>is</em> transmitting some vibration into the hull whenever the autopilot maneuvers. If that goes on too long, it just might shake lose a bolt, so keep an eye on that.  <br/><br/>Sue, Shadow is a full planet, not a moon. Gravity might be a tad bit stronger than we are used to and our cargo <em>is</em> gorram heavy. Can you see to it that the mule’s suspension is in prime condition? If something big crops up, call in Lance to give you a hand with the maintenance. Nothin’ more embarrassing than getting to the destination and then being unable to unload the cargo.<br/> <br/>Miss Smith, feel free to explore the ship, but I must ask you to stay clear of the bridge and engine room unless someone of the crew is present and invites you in. The same is true for private quarters, but I guess that goes without saying. <br/><br/>Oh, and please don’t feed any more drinks or sweets to Elfi! Her stomach doesn’t take well to that.<br/><br/>Any questions?"</strong><br/><br/>Braxton looked into the round expectantly, catching Mya as she was looking at him. He had noticed it from the corner of his eye a few times before while he was speaking but now he was certain. She was watching him for signs of…attention? There was probably nothing more humiliating for the girl than to be touched – in public no less – and ignored at the same time. She needn’t worry. He would pay her attention alright. Maybe more than she could take.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Under the table, his hand moved higher still… *NSFW*</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m876s2dbGx1ro3otzo1_500.gif)</div></div><br/><br/><br/>*the desire to rise above one's social / financial position, or beyond one's ability to realize 癩蛤蟆想吃天鵝肉 Lai Huh Moh Sheong Tze Tian Uh Zoh, literally "for a toad to think of eating a swan."<br/><br/>**Extra-Vehicular-Activity=Going outside in a spacesuit.<br/>