[Should you pay attention to the background framing the very irate young woman, the familiar articles and furniture belonging to the residential cabins will come into view, but that's not very important now, neither is the unfortunate state of the cabin. You should focus on the scowl that refuses to fade on Alex's face as much as she tries to maintain her composure. In her fury, none of this managed to be filtered.]

You know, I have been really sensitive about whatever it is you called your "personal space", Hal. All the "I have a lot on my mind, really." bit and the "I'm not quite adapt at the civilized art of phone conversation, I'm afraid," shite. I was even starting to feel sorry for you. Worry, even! Should've known you were doing all this cocking distance thing so I wouldn't smell the pissin' blood on you.

[She holds a depleted blood bag for emphasis, shaking and pointing at it dramatically] Want to bet on how many I've earthed of those so far? Or did you leave any for the starving vampire children in Africa?

You're a twice dead man when I find you, erse. And don't think I won't be telling Tom about this. Shatter his poor little heart, it will.

[You are greeted by a man who looks nothing like his usual self, a bit lazy and unkempt and half asleep. He had a long couple of nights exploring, alright? But he runs a hand over his chin and looks thoughtful.]

You know. I was going to ask something else, but... I'd give twenty bucks I don't have for a good shave and a trim on my hair.

Yeah, you've heard it before. Doesn't change that there's necessity. Somebody ought to make a list of this stuff. Barbers, tailors, cooks, things like that.

It really is a shame about the new lab. It is amazing what a new environment can do for someone's inspiration. Given - this place can stifle my creativity . Since all the resources I have are either given to me by some miracle, or were found on the ship.

I know people went down there to try and rid it of -- well, everything down there. Are there any useful supplies that could be taken? I haven't really gotten do do anything other than peek around since I'm not exactly equipped to kill things. I suppose I could always go and get a closer look. Sometime later on, though, I don't

Thank you, everyone, who joined me for a drink. Should the ship ever grant me something again, I'll have the same offer. I know it can be rather hard to relax around here, but it is good for the mind, really.

Welcome to everyone who arrived in this ship on this past jump.

If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. I'm Charles Xavier - and I work in the science department. I'm pretty well acquainted with navigating this place and I'm always happy to help.

( TEXT LOCKED TO ALEX & RAVEN )
( TEXT LOCKED TO ERIK >> PING )

[Taylor is looking better than she has in a while, less agitated and more steady, but there's still a frown pinching her brow for the announcement she has to make.]

Genetics lab is to be considered hostile territory. The place is fucking infested with those rats and attempts to clear and secure the area aren't putting a dent in their population.

[And she wasn't wasting any more ammo on trying it.]

You really want to head down there, you let me and SEC know. Don't go alone or unarmed. You want to do a proper run and need a security detail with you, we can provide one. Otherwise stay the fuck away.

[Nestled in the gardens is where England can be found. Even surrounded by the hum of the Tranquility, this nation feels much more at home while enclosed by leafy greenery and wild, curling flora.

He begins the feed, knelt near a particularly large tree that appears to have extensive roots.]

I haven't used this... device yet, and I think now is as good a time as any. [England clears his throat. He's over two thousand years old. Social networking is not his forte.]

Are we permitted to ah-- plot our own little garden? I should hope so. [With a light spread of his hands, palms up, the air shimmers and the leaves of the bushes near the tree shiver and grow and their greenery deepens.]

Seeing as I will likely be stuck on this egregious waste of time... I might as well find something constructive with which to occupy myself. [closes his hands with a snap and a scowl twisting his face. Much of the softness has left England's voice. Nonetheless, he is calm and collected and otherwise gentile.]

I am not opposed to meeting others, and because I'm quite the gentleman I expect courtesy given in return! [Arrogant bastard isn't he? Or maybe he's just very proper.

The Englishman laughs.]

I'm the nation of England, and though I doubt I can say "It's a pleasure to meet all of you"... certainly some on this ship are amicable enough!

Oh! [The smile fades and tilts and the nation squints his eyes until they're green slits.]

Would anyone know where I might find a bit of decent tea on this ruddy ship?

[The video clicks on and there is a--thing. She looks sort of kind of mostly human, except she's got donkey ears, corkscrew Homestuck-troll horns, slit-pupil cat eyes and a mouthful of sharp, neon teeth. Yeah. Once the video is on and she's sure it's broadcasting, she waves at the camera.]

Hullooooo! Camille here, resident newbie! I'M BACK BITCHES! Is what I'd say if the grand old multiverse could have been arsed to send me to an alternate world that’s actually, yanno, familiar and all! I’m certainly back in space, on what, a spaceship this time? Actually traveling somewhere, it is? And no horrendously bitchy AI this time around, well, not that I’ve seen as yet! Kudos to the multiverse! Oh, and kudos to you good folk, having a good and proper welcome post for us newbies! Right nice of you chaps! Never did get around to that in the last place I was at.

But anyway, let me tell you right now, space chumps! There had best be a place for me to open my café--again--or I’m eating the entire ship! Oh suuuure, they say it’s too big for that, but that’s just because they have never met a hungry shapeshifter before, hu hu!

Oh, yes, let’s just get that out of the way right now: I’m a shapeshifter! A shapeshifter who is also a baker! It’s alright to swoon, I really am that amazing! Best deal with it, sweeties~