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The arrival of the two Vectors in the Project Aquarion hangars (previously known as the Boiled Clam hangars) was for the most part eerily silent. Yes, the roar of the jet engines could hardly be called quiet, but the lack of hangar bustle, the lack of comm chatter, and the lack of much lighting did much to make the hangar bay seem empty. Only the big 'pineapple light' structure in the background was active.



Still, as the two young pilots exited their craft, one man exited the shadows near Vector Mars. A very atypical Japanese man, strong featured and wearing a dark, patterned heavy coat. "An uneventful field test hmm?" He smiled. "No matter. Still, I am interested in any peculiarities you noticed."

Eileen took longer getting out of her Vector than Sparrow did: She'd explained to the other girl over the comm system that, "This was the good part." Still, she managed to catch the last of Sparrow's response as she performed her usually unnecessary gymnastics-style vaulting dismount, her long long braid spiraling after her and landing thickly a second after her feet touched the ground. Midpose, Eileen blinked past her bangs.

"a-ano, sparrow-san, who are you talking to?" A quick glance would show that the man was now nowhere to be seen, once more.

"...a...ano..." stuttered the sometimes shy pilot as she blinked at Sparrow. "...there was someone here?" sweatdrop
Eileen hesitated, fidgeting by tapping her pointer fingers against each other in front of her. Finally she took a breath,"...ano... ...w-wouldyouliketoseethebasenowthatwe'rehere?" The words were very very quiet, and accompanied afterwards by an inward wince. .oO(haaaaaa~....it all came out in a rush again! crying )

Eileen blushed furiously past her bangs. She had lowered her head, effectively screening her face with her odd hairstyle, but the glow managed to seep through the strands. It was a little bit before Eileen tried again. Another deep breath.

"...ano...wouldyouliketoseethebasenowthatwe'rehere?" Another wince, but the words might almost have been audible this time.

Eileen clasped both her hands to her chest, and quietly 'phew'ed to herself. "hai.......! ....ano...this way, if that's ok." She gestured towards the lift doors with a small indication from her still crossed hands, then waited until Sparrow had taken a couple steps so the two were walking side by side when she started.

Eileen led them outside the now-underground spaceship-turned-building, and towards the hexagonal plated above-ground structure that was likely the entrance to the ASDF complex proper. The sky was a nice hot blue, with wispy trails of white to mark the various contrails of jets that had passed by. The cracked asphalt the two walked on radiated some of this heat, creating distortions further in the distance. There were signs of battle on this pavement, the ground sundered in patterns which radiated outward from the inevitable small impact crater. The dangerous ones appeared to have been filled for a hasty but effective repair job.

As a small, yellow, six wheeled vehicle started to drive past, Eileen ran forward and flagged down the technician operating it with an energetic wave of her hands. He nodded, and stopped the cart long enough for the two to hop aboard. "ASDF main base?" He called out above the whine of the engine. Eileen nodded her head. "Cool, I was headed there myself." A glance at Sparrow. "You're new aren't you? I haven't seen anyone with your body modifications on the base before, if you don't mind my observin'."

"Oh... er...interestin'." He inserted a bit awkwardly. "Name's Tom. Tom Burns. I'm in Logistics... just got done deliverin' some toner carts." The vehicle squeeked to a halt alongside a security door. "Here's your stop. I gotta park this cart, but if you want we can talk more in the Mess later.

Eileen giggled a little, then hopped off. "ano...thanks for the ride, tom." She tossed him the tiniest of waves while waiting for Sparrow to follow. "...this is the base's main entrance." she stated in that quiet voice of hers, by way of introduction. "...when they properly finish with your transfer, you'll be able to enter here on your own..." She made her way to the side of the entrance and peered at a thin black panel set at eye level on the doorframe. "a-ahem...hello computer. one guest..." The panel blinked red briefly, and she placed her hand it in response.

The doors slid open. "...yay, the computer remembered me~! come on inside...!"

Eileen put her hand behind her head and laughed lightly in embarassment. "...h-hai, it does take a while to get through just those papers..." a pause, during which time she brought her hand back around to place a finger on her lip. She tilted her head as she continued. "...ano, if you think about it...i think that it must be the number of people who have to see the papers, instead of how many papers there are."

She walked them down a series of identically constructed hallways while they continued talking. "...um, i think that you'll get the biometrics done faster than the papers....if it's ok, i think we can stop by logistics and security first to get you your quarters and your appointment for biometrics."

((OOC: gonk Sorry Owle, got all tied up in my various projects, forgot to post! It's time to re-merge our RP with the Nida Ascendancy too, so gonna wrap up this part, then continue in the Nida Ascendancy thread))

Eileen and Sparrow eventually reached the Quartermaster's office, a generic seeming room in layout, liberally dusted with huge stacks of papers. The Quartermaster on duty at the moment was a Taiwanese man with leathery skin and stubble on his chin, chewing languorously on a toothpick. "Hoh." He greeted around the shard of tree in his mouth. "Whotdaya ned?"

Eileen very quietly began talking, but the man held his hand up to stop her. He leaned back and reached for something underneath the counter, then lifted it up and placed it in front of her. A bullhorn. Eileen blushed on cue. She meekly picked up the rude device, and spoke through it. "A-Ano. Sparrow-San Needs A Room Assignment." The man smiled as if proud of some achievement, then slid a clipboard with a three part form towards Sparrow. A pen was conveniently attached to the clip.

"Full taht up." After the form was completed, the Quartermaster gave Sparrow back what looked like a plastic stick of gum, a stack of uniforms, and a private's insignia. He also spat out his toothpick into a nearby trash can. "The first of the Aquarion transfers huh? Here you go, seven standard issue sets of uniforms, one dress uniform, your pips, and the temporary key to your room. The Lieutenant here knows where you'll be staying." He said, referring to Eileen's last rank before she left the ASDF for Aquarion Project. He then turned to Eileen. "Rora's old digs." She nodded. "Security's just up that way. Get your biometrics done, and that'll be it for today."

((OOC: I'll have a second post ready once you reply, for the Security part.))