1st Lieutenant Rosette

Salutations, I am 1st Lieutenant Rosette Florence of the British Royal Naval and of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. I was transferred to Japan under an Officer Exchange Program. As a part of my assignment and training, I was assigned to the Okinawa South Naval Base to train under the Admiral there. [KanColle Lieutenant OC RP Blog]

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“How do I view this war? Its more hell than when I was fighting the IJN, and ever more frustrating when you learn each ship used to be one of your own. It’s like fighting your siblings.” Sealion sighed turning the radio to a slow Cab Calloway song. It was a nice enough day and there was no rush to get to the Administration building right away. 

“I can’t speak for others but I seek no glory, hell when I was told I was gonna be given the navy cross for WWII I was ready to turn it down. I couldn’t naturally since it meant big PR for the navy and support from the public. We need to stop treating this like a competition, and work to take out tangible targets and take down the abyssal strong holds.” Sealion said taking a deep breath, and apologized for his rambling.

“Ma’am I may only be an S1c but I am still an old sailor, but please listen…Tell the admiral the old days are over, there is no room for would-be heroism and certainly no room for any Doolittle Raids!” Just thinking about it irked him, the attack wasted resources and lives and didn’t do much to Japan other than prove a point. Usually he was rather quiet but when given the topic it hits him hard, as it would any ship that served during WWII on both sides.

At Sealion's words, Rosette's face blossomed brightly with delight, a fire burning within her eyes. "I am thankful you see it that way, Mister Sealion. No matter those I have run into, they all believe the Abyssals to be nothing but a menace. However, even if we have to fight them, I rather believe in a peaceful solution. Yes, with war, it can't be helped but to fight." Rosette clenched her pant legs, staring hard at the fabric of her gloves.

"If I can prove the horrors of this war and what it does to the people and the poor ships who have to fight so relentlessly, I want this to end as peacefully as possible, with no more deaths."

That didn't go as planned. After they had gotten to the Admiral's office, Rosette was only in there a short time before being shouted to leave before she would be forcibly removed. Rosette came out in a huff, gripping her hat to try and contain her annoyance.

"That old man refused to listen! Said I was nothing but a young girl too naive for war!" Rosette ground her teeth, head reeling.

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@Mechanicaldaughter

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The smol battleship had worked herself up into quite a tizzy fearing the worst almost immediately. For her, unbeknownst to Rosetta, she often ran into people who enjoyed tormenting the rather bratish girl and thus she had the habit of jumping to bully accusations at the tip of a hat, not unfounded fear but still a rather silly accusation at this point.  If you’re not a bully you have to prove it! I dunno how but you have to or I’ll um….um….do something you’ll regret!”

Rosette frowned a bit. How could she prove she wasn't a bully? To make such an outlandish claim and then demand proof of it being wrong puzzled her. Definitely child's logic, she affirmed in her head.

"What to do..." Rosette murmured under her breath. What did kids like? Sugar? She did have some candy given to her by Sacramento. Perhaps that? "Wait one moment," Rosette told her, quickly rushing back into her room and going to her desk. Inside it was a small jar of star candies. "Here, perhaps this will show I'm not mean?" Rosette noted, rushing back over to the door and opening the little jar and offering it to Smolspite. 

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1st Lt. Royal Navy Arriving

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“Lieutenant it is a pleasure, unfortunately I do not have any name right now other than Sealion…Unless you wish to call me Junior since I am named for SS-195 who was sunk during a raid on Cavitie Naval Yard shortly after Pearl Harbor.” Sealion explained, the nickname was sparsely used however many senior submarine officers took to it quickly. Looking to her baggage he quickly took them and loaded them into the jeep, then raised the 3 star flag. 

“As you are training under our CO, he instructed me that you fly under the flag of their rank.” Sealion explaining helping Rosette into the jeep and driving off. Over the radio, the announcer was talking of the latest accomplishment of the Joint Army Air Forces on a successful raid on an abyssal installation. 

“Blasted, everyone is trying to cut in on the glory…That installation had no tactical value and they wasted resources to spend day of bombing. They should just leave this to us and not bring back the Flying Fortresses…Oh I’m sorry ma’am people often compare me to the old cogers on facebook.” Sealion blushed.

Rosette could only give a light laugh at his words. "Things are very different here than in Britain." She noted, holding her hat with one hand when the jeep bumped over a specific spot.

"Mister Sealion, how do you view this war? Do you view it as a way of claiming glory? To destroy? " Rosette asked, fire burning in her eyes. This war was truly at its strongest here. To have both the air forces and navies trying to go after the abyssals, that could lead to a lot of friendly fire. Possibly unneeded deaths. If it could be prevented, if Rosette could point this out to the admiral, it would stop certain casualties.

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Machine parts // @Rengokantai

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“I see, well I could clean it for you if you wished, or maybe even another of the girls here, I mean it won’t do to have our admiral working in such a dusty environment.” Warspite commented offering her services to help make the admiral’s job a touch easier on him, even if it was just tiny tasks and chores.

“As you said, working myself like that would be bad, but I could maybe try writing, but what would I even write about? I don’t think my history or anything I’ve seen and done would be very interesting for anyone to read to be fair.” She spoke with a light laugh.

“And with that out of the way, what are your plans for the evening admiral?” Warspite inquired tilting her head a little bit when their task was completed.

"Nay, leave it be. I know where everything is right now and it is a good reminder of things I need to do." Joseph shrugged,  tapping his cane as he seemed to now just consider wandering around with no planned destination. "As for what to write, let it be your thoughts or feelings. Things that come naturally. While you are a ship, you bear human qualities. Do not write for others but rather for yourself."

As they walked together, they passed windows where the sea reflected outside, down halls and corridors where moonlight shimmered in. His glasses reflected the light, his dress shoes clicking on the tile. "Perhaps if I walk for a while, I'll feel tired and head to rest for a few hours." He mused, his eyes side glancing to her. "If you've nothing better to calm yourself, you may join me in this wandering as well."

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“Alright, I will see you there at the cafe then Rosette. And, it really was no problem, I have to look after the fleet’s well-being quite often so I am used to doing what I can for others.” He spoke as she let his hand go.

“I know, and, I thank you for your offer lieutenant. I will take you up on that offer should anything ever come up that I cannot quite get through on my own.” He spoke thanking the woman for her offer. “Anyway, don’t keep me waiting too long okay?” He finished offering her a warm smile before he departed for the cafe to get some food to carry him through the day that awaited the now somewhat sleep deprived man.

Rosette watched Lamont leave, feeling her heart warm up at his genuinely kind smile. She couldn't keep him waiting.  She had to make herself presentable. With an almost light touch in her step, Rosette spun on her heel and began to rush back to her room.

An echo seemed to come from the sea, dancing off of Lamont's and Rosette's ears. A faint call. A prayer. Begging.

"Give it back... Give it back to me..."

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@Mechanicaldaughter

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“Considering there is nothing but good to be said about my record then you must think I’m not cute or pretty. You must think I’m ugly and horrible! Rude! Rude Rude Rude! You must be a bully!”

“No! I-I-I-If you’re a bully then you’ve come to take my sweets! Or my lunch money! You evil despicable cold hearted woman! I will defend myself from bullies like you!” That said it was the smolspite who standing outside the room, not the other way around. This didn’t make much sense to anyone really.

"I never said any of those things!" Rosette tried to retort, though the berating didn't stop, causing Rosette to panic slightly. "What are you talking about?!" The lieutenant tried to get out, seeming to have sent Smolspite into a tailspin of thoughts.

"Hold on!" Rosette said firmly, showing her hands to act as a means to calm the situation. "I never said any of those things, okay? I was confused because you suddenly come to my door and I don't recognize you. When you said you were Warspite, I was confused, because my father has met a Warspite before but she's a much taller woman compared to you. That doesn't mean you aren't pretty. You are very cute and pretty." Rosette knelt a bit to be eye level with Smolspite.

"Did you want something? Did Lamont or a different admiral send you to come see me?"

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1st Lt. Royal Navy Arriving

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Sealion waited by the docks as a new wave of personnel from varying parts of the world arrived. His order from Commander Kramer of the USN sub division said he was to pick up a Royal Navy officer who was to be trained directly under the Admiral in charge of the entire base It was quite easy to tell he was a US ship, wearing the iconic dress blue uniform, flat hat and Shore Patrol armband. Eventually his eyes spotted the distinctive loop and stripes that designated a Royal Navy officer. 

“Welcome aboard LT! Seaman 1st Class, U.S.S. Sealion SS-315! I have been ordered to be your enlisted escort during your first few days here. I trust your journey was sound?”

"Salutations. I am First Lieutenant Rosette Florence of the Royal Navy." Rosette greeted formally, saluting the American sub with poise and firm stance. "I was told by my superiors that you were to be my escort at this time so it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." Her accent was there, though it didn't disrupt her speech patterns. Japan was a country she wasn't expecting to be directly docked in. She honestly expected to be stuck in Britain during such war time, however her father pulled a few strings to get her on the front lines.

"You are the U.S.S. Sealion. Is there another name I may refer to you as?" Rosette questioned, adjusting her uniform and fixing the naval coat she wore. The morning was warm, but the air off the sea was chilling. "I will need you to take me to the admiral of this base as well. I believe their name is Shigeyoshi. I will need to meet with him before I can go to barracks." Rosette set her bag down,t he brown case shifting a bit as she did. Perhaps she had underprepared? They told her not to pack too much.

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@Mechanicaldaughter

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“Who do you think you’re calling small and or a child!? Don’t you have any manners? Talking like I’m not even here! The sheer nerve of it! Scandalous! This’ll be the gossip of the base you know? Good heavens!” That said she still is small and or a child. She doesn’t liked to be called out as one is all.”

“I’m Warspite I’ll have you know! Battleship extraordinaire, most famous int he whole Royal Navy. Most cute and most pretty too. Are you telling me you don’t know me?!”

Rosette could only stare down at the small... child? Obviously, Rosette had insulted her, even if it wasn't meant as one. She was legitimately confused as she was berated by the small form.

"Wait... Warspite?" At that, Rosette appeared even more genuinely confused than before. She put a hand on her head before removing her glove and checking her forehead. "I... I must be sick. Father told me about Warspite but... But you don't match that description at all."

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“Who left this small child in front of my room?!”

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@rengokantai

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“Heh… I know it is bad for me, but coffee is so much easier and faster than teas at times.” He added on with a light chuckle.

Of course Lamont being the oblivious idiot that he was did not realize nor share the same thoughts as the woman, but rather viewed it was two friends spending time together. Of course admittedly he still had some mixed thoughts and feelings. Not that he was quite ready to deal with them yet.

“Alright, in that case, shall we meet up at Mamiya’s in a little while? I’d still love for us to have breakfast together, after all I do enjoy company when I am dining.” He remarked making the suggestion for them to meet up later.

"Ah, y-yes! That would be best." Rosette agreed subconsciously, quickly shoving her thoughts aside. His expression showed he didn't quite seem to share those feelings. Besides, it was improper for such feelings to form. They were officers. Even still...

"Thank you again, Lamont... For helping me and for doing what you did." Rosette's voice was soft, vulnerable. She had never shown such a side to others before, for her, it was a sign of opening up. Even so, Rosette knew with her boiling and rumbling thoughts that she had many more questions, more answers she sought. But now wasn't the time or place. It was entirely possible that there would never be such a time or place. "I am glad I went to you for help. Remember that I am here for you as well." She offered her assurance to him, squeezing his hand gently before slipping it free of his loose grip.

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Machine parts // @Rengokantai

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“Unremarkable maybe, but still lovely nonetheless, quiet evenings like this often make me forget we are even at war.” Warspite remarked with a small smile. “Oh dear, how long has it been if it is dusty enough to cause you to cough admiral?” She inquired with concern for her commanding officer.

That was even better, being allowed to accompany the man filled her with so much joy rather than being sent away. Something that she couldn’t quite hide as it showed with her smile brightening a bit more. “Of course, best to not give them any excuses not to complain about missing or late paperwork yes?” She added on as she walked with the man towards the offices where the paperwork for the naval base would be filed. “Ah, I should be asleep, but I couldn’t quite get to sleep, so I decided to take a walk to tire myself out enough to sleep.”

“It's very easy to lose track of time, Warspite. Because of that, dust will collect no matter the attention I give to my office's status of clean." Joseph joked a bit, shaking his head lightly. At the mention regarding her sleeplessness, the admiral gave a light grunt.

"Do what I do, Warspite. Work yourself till your body makes you sleep." He was in a joking mood it seemed. With folder tucked closer to him, Joseph let out a heave of air, seeming to have been holding it without intent. "Of course, a fleet girl shouldn't do that. To not have you in tiptop shape would greatly detriment the fleet. Thus, you should seek a non-physical means to gaining tiredness. Perhaps writing? I find the activity to be sleep inducing."

They arrived at the door for filing, the doors locked and lights off. As was expected, considering the late hours. Joseph slotted the folder carefully within the In slot, being certain all the contents remained in said folder. "And it is done. No worries of them being on my back."

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Regarding the Starter Post

// Yes, I know I’m super late regarding this.

To everyone who liked the starter post, I need to know which muse you wanted to interact with. Since both muses are very different, both in character and in time period, it’s pretty important to know x3x So just send me a message regarding which you wanted to do and I’ll get started on those.

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Reply with which muse you want as well as if you want to do the starter or rather have me do it, okay?

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Machine parts // @Rengokantai

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Awaiting the man outside of his office was none other than the flagship of the Cambria naval base, Warspite offered the admiral a smile as he exited his office. “A lovely evening, would you not agree, admiral Joseph?” The woman spoke to the ma as she offered him a quick salute.

“I take it the daily reports are done for the day if you are heading out now?” She inquired as she look tot he folders under his arm. “If I may, I can take care of filing those for you if you want.” She spoke offering to help the man out with his duties, noting the empty mug in his hand, no doubt heading out to grab himself another cup of coffee, she found it odd that he enjoyed the drink so, but to each their own.

“An unremarkable evening but a late one at that,” Joseph responded, snorting his nose a bit, coughing. “Ugh, I need to dust out my office.” He noted to himself more than the fleet girl beside him. Warspite had been stationed here, acting as flagship. Her prowess wasn’t without merit but Joseph found himself at ease around her. Not calm, far from in fact. Her presence was a constant reminder of his goal to rid the world of the abyss for eternity.

“I don’t remember appointing you my secretary, so I will take care of these myself. However, I will not dissuade you from accompanying me in my travel to the filing offices. The paper pushers won’t be here so late, but I rather it be there before dawn cracks on the horizon.” Jospeh cast a side glance to her, his cane tapping in sync with her heels.”Are you not supposed to be in the barracks, Warspite? I don’t believe that ships are supposed to be active at this hour.” His eyebrow rose at her, a small smile twitching on the corner of his lip.

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@rengokantai

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“Ah… Right wouldn’t be a good idea for them to see me like this, I should stop off at my quarters and wash my face, and possibly change into a fresh uniform, maybe even grab a cup of coffee to hide my exhaustion.” He spoke as he began to lead the way to their destination, but it was likely he would break off from her to do what he intended to do. “Of course we can still meet up at Mamiya’s in a short while, if you still wish to dine with your commanding officer.” He added in with a smile making the assumption that she would not want to wait outside of his personal quarters while he freshened up for the day.

“Don’t you know coffee is bad for you?” Rosette joked.

At his words, she couldn’t help but feel her cheeks redden. The idea of being with Lamont was relaxing, but viewing it as some special outing with her ‘commanding officer’ made it more flustering to her. What would people say?

“Goodness, I should do the same to be fair,” Rosette added absentmindedly. “Both of us don’t really look our best but if the fleet finds out, neither of us will hear the end of it.”

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“Sink the Bismarck... We will sink the Bismarck.”Joseph appears to be muttering constantly to himself.