A blog for my among us OC, Maroon!! OC x canon with Green, but I LOVE multishipping so any and all ships are welcome :) replies may be delayed bc i do have work a lot of the time!! ty for understanding ♡
"Oh! Is this thing working? Ah... hello! My name is Maroon, and I'm the technician onboard The Skeld! Not an engineer, though my job overlaps with Lime's every now and again! I basically handle all the nerd stuff, haha..."
"A-Anyways, enough about work... It's so nice to meet you! I'm sure we'll get along great! If you need anything at all, just give me a holler!"
Maroon – Technician
Faking it 'till they make it
Task: Nerdy coding things
Fun Fact: doodles embarrassing things on company time
Maroon is a crewmate OC that I ship with Green! They've worked with MIRA for a little over a year by this point, starting as an unpaid intern and working their way up slowly. They take new crewmates under their wing, understanding how grueling and thankless the job can be. Despite trying their best to be friendly and sociable, they're actually very anxious, introspective, and sentimental. Maroon keeps a notebook in their backpack that they regularly draw in. If you get a chance to sneak a peek, you'll find it's full of doodles of their friends aboard The Skeld.
Important OOC info below the read more!
I haven't made an RP blog in several years, so I'm a little rusty, but this silly show has infected me with The Brainworms… so! Here I am!
Asks and general RP things will be tagged with #clickity clack
Anything ship related will be tagged with #cache-ing feelings
Suggestive things will be tagged with #system overload
Angst/Horror/Potentially Triggering content will be tagged with #alt f4 out of here
And Mod/OOC posts (or commentary in general!) will be tagged with #ooc 🌼
Mod is 21 years old and uses they/them pronouns!! I do also have a full-time job so replies and answers may be a little spaced out! I'll do my best to stay on top of things though!! (^^)b
RULES:
This blog will contain spoilers for the show!
Fluff, Hurt/Comfort, and Angst are all good with me! I only ask nothing outright NSFW! Suggestive things are alright for now, but this rule might be subject to change later. If I do change it, I'll make a mod post about it!
All ships from the show are alright with me! I do ship Maroon and Green, but as I said in the desc, I love multishipping!!
Feel free to interact whether you're RPing a canon character or an OC!! I love seeing everybody's characters, it's fun :]
Anon magic is a-okay with me! Maximum length of 5 asks though, since I'm still getting the hang of RPing after a while LMAO
[🦢: #CREWCARE AU ON MY BLOG! Free to join for anyone who has a BABY <3 (mayhaps just.. inform the gc you wanna respond or smth.. idk HAHAHEB WE MIGHT GET OVERLAPPING) ]
The kindergarten was packed. That was probably something to be expected since it had just opened. The parents were all waiting in the lobby as the employees got their things ready to welcome the children into the main play-area.
“Hello!” A figure with long blue hair tied up in a bun approached Fern with a soft smile, accompanied by a little one hiding behind their long legs.
“Your kids are quite energetic this morning..” They said with a small laugh. “Triplets, I assume?”
— @askdoctorblue ✦๑°
"That's right..! Heh, they always are." Fern looks very tired. They're holding Autumn, the other two are playfighting.
“Mm, understood.. you must have your hands full.” Saphir gently patted Periwinkle's head, the little one curling more into their parent's side as they looked at all the other kids running around and playing.
“Wanna go say hi?” They asked softly, receiving a shake in response, to which they just nodded and accepted.
"Good morning." Rose walked up to the little group, a morning coffee cup (filled with hot chocolate) in their hands. Their long wavy hair was contained in a messy sidebraid, and they yawned.
Bubblegum was very energetic despite the early hour, waving at Periwinkle and the triplets and practically bouncing up and down.
Maroon shuffles into the lobby, Ash koala-hugging their leg as they struggle to make their way inside.
"Ash, ack- I know you wanna stay with me- but you've gotta- let me walk-!" They pat Ash's head gently, a fatigued smile on their face despite the struggle. "Don't you- wanna play with your friend Bubblegum?"
“My, my..” The doctor let out a laugh at the sight of the other parents, silently thanking that Periwinkle was a bit calmer. Blue watched for a moment, observing as Fern rushed away to tend to their triplets that were maybe playfighting a little too much.
“You're going to be here for a while, dearest.. You know I have to go to work soon..” They said apologetically as Periwinkle looked up at them and pouted; little tears in their little eyes. Blue just gently brushed their hair back and fixed up their outfit.
Ash unlatches almost immediately, hopping up and down when they see Bubblegum headed their way.
Maroon sighs a breath of relief, fondly looking at Ash as they run around with Bubblegum. Now that they're free to move, they walk over to where the others are standing.
"Thank goodness you were here today, Rose! Oh! And good morning to the two of you." They smile kindly at the two, a concerned pinch in their eyebrows when they see the tears in the little one's eyes.
“Good morning,” the doctor said with a nod, trying to soothe Periwinkle. “They are, just a little...”
Saphir gestured to the other adults, gazing down at their child. “Peri, would you like to say hi?”
The smaller blue bean peeked out from their hiding spot in their parent's coat to glance at Rose and Maroon, their little eyes seemingly investigating them before they waved and hid again.
“Good job, sweetie..” Blue smiled. “We're working on it.”
"Aww, they're so cute!! Very good job, honey!" Maroon puts their hands over their heart, gushing with affection.
They smile at both Blue and Periwinkle, then gesture over to where Ash and Bubblegum are playing, "Ash didn't want to talk to anyone when they first got here, but Rose's little one was able to get on their good side! Maybe Peri and Bubblegum can become friends too?"
[🦢: #CREWCARE AU ON MY BLOG! Free to join for anyone who has a BABY <3 (mayhaps just.. inform the gc you wanna respond or smth.. idk HAHAHEB WE MIGHT GET OVERLAPPING) ]
The kindergarten was packed. That was probably something to be expected since it had just opened. The parents were all waiting in the lobby as the employees got their things ready to welcome the children into the main play-area.
“Hello!” A figure with long blue hair tied up in a bun approached Fern with a soft smile, accompanied by a little one hiding behind their long legs.
“Your kids are quite energetic this morning..” They said with a small laugh. “Triplets, I assume?”
— @askdoctorblue ✦๑°
"That's right..! Heh, they always are." Fern looks very tired. They're holding Autumn, the other two are playfighting.
“Mm, understood.. you must have your hands full.” Saphir gently patted Periwinkle's head, the little one curling more into their parent's side as they looked at all the other kids running around and playing.
“Wanna go say hi?” They asked softly, receiving a shake in response, to which they just nodded and accepted.
"Good morning." Rose walked up to the little group, a morning coffee cup (filled with hot chocolate) in their hands. Their long wavy hair was contained in a messy sidebraid, and they yawned.
Bubblegum was very energetic despite the early hour, waving at Periwinkle and the triplets and practically bouncing up and down.
Maroon shuffles into the lobby, Ash koala-hugging their leg as they struggle to make their way inside.
"Ash, ack- I know you wanna stay with me- but you've gotta- let me walk-!" They pat Ash's head gently, a fatigued smile on their face despite the struggle. "Don't you- wanna play with your friend Bubblegum?"
“My, my..” The doctor let out a laugh at the sight of the other parents, silently thanking that Periwinkle was a bit calmer. Blue watched for a moment, observing as Fern rushed away to tend to their triplets that were maybe playfighting a little too much.
“You're going to be here for a while, dearest.. You know I have to go to work soon..” They said apologetically as Periwinkle looked up at them and pouted; little tears in their little eyes. Blue just gently brushed their hair back and fixed up their outfit.
Ash unlatches almost immediately, hopping up and down when they see Bubblegum headed their way.
Maroon sighs a breath of relief, fondly looking at Ash as they run around with Bubblegum. Now that they're free to move, they walk over to where the others are standing.
"Thank goodness you were here today, Rose! Oh! And good morning to the two of you." They smile kindly at the two, a concerned pinch in their eyebrows when they see the tears in the little one's eyes.
[🦢: I'm so Periwinkle-pilled right now... have the child. ]
Whilst Maroon was doing their task in admin, a small hand pulled on their sweater. A little crewmate, much like the one they themselves had was tugging on them urgently.
Only this one was a lighter blue colour.
— @askdoctorblue ✦๑°
Maroon jolts at the touch, startled out of their thoughts with a squeak.
"Ah! Oh, ah... hm?" They blink, looking down to see a light blue crewmate tugging at their sweater. This little crewmate can't be much different in age from Ash or Bubblegum. Maroon immediately crouches down next to the kiddo, abandoning their work without a second glance.
"Hey, hey, it's alright, honey. Is something the matter?" They speak softly, expression pinched in concern.
The little one blinked up at Maroon, a sweet little look on them as they continued pulling on their sweater... just now, in the direction of cafeteria. They were practically bouncing in place, trying to get the only adult in the room to follow them.
(MY BABYYY THATS MY BABBYYYBAFKJNGINGN sorry, i had to. i couldn't just not.)
Maroon looks around for anyone else, patting the little one's head gently, "You... want to lead me somewhere...?"
They tap their chin, glancing at the state they'd be leaving the Admin room in, then back at the child in front of them. Surely nobody would be mad if they left things like this for a little while! The kiddo takes precedence!
"Alright, honey. Lead the way." A soft huff escapes them as they gingerly take the little one's hand in their own, letting them guide Maroon wherever they need to go.
[🦢: #CREWCARE AU ON MY BLOG! Free to join for anyone who has a BABY <3 (mayhaps just.. inform the gc you wanna respond or smth.. idk HAHAHEB WE MIGHT GET OVERLAPPING) ]
The kindergarten was packed. That was probably something to be expected since it had just opened. The parents were all waiting in the lobby as the employees got their things ready to welcome the children into the main play-area.
“Hello!” A figure with long blue hair tied up in a bun approached Fern with a soft smile, accompanied by a little one hiding behind their long legs.
“Your kids are quite energetic this morning..” They said with a small laugh. “Triplets, I assume?”
— @askdoctorblue ✦๑°
"That's right..! Heh, they always are." Fern looks very tired. They're holding Autumn, the other two are playfighting.
“Mm, understood.. you must have your hands full.” Saphir gently patted Periwinkle's head, the little one curling more into their parent's side as they looked at all the other kids running around and playing.
“Wanna go say hi?” They asked softly, receiving a shake in response, to which they just nodded and accepted.
"Good morning." Rose walked up to the little group, a morning coffee cup (filled with hot chocolate) in their hands. Their long wavy hair was contained in a messy sidebraid, and they yawned.
Bubblegum was very energetic despite the early hour, waving at Periwinkle and the triplets and practically bouncing up and down.
Maroon shuffles into the lobby, Ash koala-hugging their leg as they struggle to make their way inside.
"Ash, ack- I know you wanna stay with me- but you've gotta- let me walk-!" They pat Ash's head gently, a fatigued smile on their face despite the struggle. "Don't you- wanna play with your friend Bubblegum?"
[🦢: I'm so Periwinkle-pilled right now... have the child. ]
Whilst Maroon was doing their task in admin, a small hand pulled on their sweater. A little crewmate, much like the one they themselves had was tugging on them urgently.
Only this one was a lighter blue colour.
— @askdoctorblue ✦๑°
Maroon jolts at the touch, startled out of their thoughts with a squeak.
"Ah! Oh, ah... hm?" They blink, looking down to see a light blue crewmate tugging at their sweater. This little crewmate can't be much different in age from Ash or Bubblegum. Maroon immediately crouches down next to the kiddo, abandoning their work without a second glance.
"Hey, hey, it's alright, honey. Is something the matter?" They speak softly, expression pinched in concern.
"Uh- hi...you're the technician, Maroon right? Surprised we got on positioned the same ship."
- @indigo-mira-it
"Y-Yeah! That's me, haha! And you're Indigo, right? I remember seeing you during orientation! Thank goodness MIRA's bringing on another IT specialist!"
"I mean, if the kitchen can have two chefs, I'm sure we can use two IT experts! The more the merrier, right? ...Or, well... for some people? Lime doesn't like it too much when our jobs overlap..." Maroon taps their pointer fingers together nervously.
"W-Well... this ship should be big enough for the two of us, at least!! And with how often Captain Red messes with the navigation system thanks to their video games, I'm sure we'll both have more than enough to do, hehe..."
Maroon laughs in spite of themself, caught off guard by Indigo's declaration, "Hate is a bit of a strong word-!"
When Indi suggests the division of their work, they nod, "That sounds good to me! I was always better at the soldering and wiring aspect anyways, ahaha..."
"Can I... ah..." They flounder a little, before blurting out, "Can I ask what the Captain did?"
"N-Not in a judgy way and I'd never, like, um... tattle or anything! I just... i-if we're going to be working together, I... I want to be the best teammate I can be!"
"I'm being hyperbolic, I just don't like their vibe." They shrug. They are quite a loner hm?
They would look Maroon up and down. Doesn't seem like they would be pushy. It won't be that bad to make a friendship...because when push comes to shove...they might need an alibi. "Relax relax...you'll be a great teammate. I mean, how long have you been in this?"
Maroon tilts their head, counting off on their fingers, "Let's see... I was an unpaid intern for, ah... a year and a half, maybe? Then MIRA urgently needed someone to fix a couple of devices that our Engineer couldn't..."
"I've loved coding and repairing the inner workings of machines since I was fairly young, so... I was able to fix the issues and got a sudden promotion! And that was, ah... I wanna say around a year ago? So, um... I've been working with MIRA on actual ships for two and a half years! I'm pretty lucky in that regard, hehe..."
They give Indigo a sheepish laugh, "Sorry... I didn't mean to ramble. Just... force of habit, ahaha! What about you, Indigo? How long have you been 'in this'?"
They raise their brow. That was a bit short admittedly...it is a bit surprising to them that Maroon got a position like this...it feels like a fairy tale come true admittedly.
"You got promoted you say...hm."
They shrug in response to the rambling...though seem a bit iffy to talk about their past. Perhaps it is best to talk about it however...because there's always a risk of someone being a bit too nosey for their own good.
"Well...I was an at Mira intern while in college. It was supposed to be job shadowing though I was effectively a janitor... I was stationed at one of the mining planets...then after finishing college and actually getting to job shadow the actual IT workers. I got to start off with working IT Support. In fact I worked at Mira HQ prior to this. Though recently I was scheduled to be moved to the ships...and so here I am."
"I see..." Their eyebrows pinch together sympathetically, "That must've been tough, I'm... I'm sorry. I was a ship janitor while I was interning, so I know how that aspect of the job can be."
Guilt churns in their gut, knowing how hard Indigo had to work to get their job while they just kind of... fell into it. ...Did MIRA send them to the ship because Maroon's not doing the job competently enough?
Maroon isn't anywhere near as good at masking their feelings as Indigo, their expression visibly guilty before they shake their head and manage a smile.
"Well, ah... if nothing else, I-I'm glad to have another tech-type crewmate on board! Since you have, like, proper college experience, I'll gladly stay in my lane and fix the more physical tech issues!"
"I just hope we can become good friends! I'm sure we'll, ah... get along great!"
"Uh- hi...you're the technician, Maroon right? Surprised we got on positioned the same ship."
- @indigo-mira-it
"Y-Yeah! That's me, haha! And you're Indigo, right? I remember seeing you during orientation! Thank goodness MIRA's bringing on another IT specialist!"
"I mean, if the kitchen can have two chefs, I'm sure we can use two IT experts! The more the merrier, right? ...Or, well... for some people? Lime doesn't like it too much when our jobs overlap..." Maroon taps their pointer fingers together nervously.
"W-Well... this ship should be big enough for the two of us, at least!! And with how often Captain Red messes with the navigation system thanks to their video games, I'm sure we'll both have more than enough to do, hehe..."
Maroon laughs in spite of themself, caught off guard by Indigo's declaration, "Hate is a bit of a strong word-!"
When Indi suggests the division of their work, they nod, "That sounds good to me! I was always better at the soldering and wiring aspect anyways, ahaha..."
"Can I... ah..." They flounder a little, before blurting out, "Can I ask what the Captain did?"
"N-Not in a judgy way and I'd never, like, um... tattle or anything! I just... i-if we're going to be working together, I... I want to be the best teammate I can be!"
"I'm being hyperbolic, I just don't like their vibe." They shrug. They are quite a loner hm?
They would look Maroon up and down. Doesn't seem like they would be pushy. It won't be that bad to make a friendship...because when push comes to shove...they might need an alibi. "Relax relax...you'll be a great teammate. I mean, how long have you been in this?"
Maroon tilts their head, counting off on their fingers, "Let's see... I was an unpaid intern for, ah... a year and a half, maybe? Then MIRA urgently needed someone to fix a couple of devices that our Engineer couldn't..."
"I've loved coding and repairing the inner workings of machines since I was fairly young, so... I was able to fix the issues and got a sudden promotion! And that was, ah... I wanna say around a year ago? So, um... I've been working with MIRA on actual ships for two and a half years! I'm pretty lucky in that regard, hehe..."
They give Indigo a sheepish laugh, "Sorry... I didn't mean to ramble. Just... force of habit, ahaha! What about you, Indigo? How long have you been 'in this'?"
"Oh, hello! You're... Pink, right? I don't think I've gotten to introduce myself just yet, haha..."
"I'm Maroon! But, ah, you might've known that, considering-" They gesture to Pink's tablet with an awkward laugh.
"Anyways, um-! If your electronics ever start acting up, I'd be more than happy to help! That's what I do best!" They shift from foot to foot subtly, as though trying to physically suppress their fidgeting to make a good impression. "I've always thought biology was pretty cool! So, um... it's also super cool that you're working here!"
- @maroonrune (🌼 HIHI!!!)
[Pink got taken by surprise again. (Amongi) God, why did everyone had to be so extroverted and sociable on this spaceship? Apparently they'd all figured out the Scientist's location... Pink considered relocating for a solid five seconds, before mentally kicking themselves for ever thinking about putting their plants through metaphorical space post-divorce moving day just because they didn't want to talk to a few people. Goddammit, Pink, you're a respected biologist, act like it!]
"Maroon, right..."
[They swiped down on their tablet.]
"Oh, the technician! Yeah, sorry about not introducing myself earlier, I've been... Busy."
[Liar. Pink looked at the crewmate in front of them up and down. They seemed nervous, extremely so. Dang, were they really that scary to other people? No, they must've been just shy, or awkward. It reminded Pink of that new intern a little-- they'd seen them once and they'd seemed just such a bundle of nervous excitement.]
"Uh- Thank you! I'm sure I'm gonna need your help at some point, I'm really no good with technology. Watch me glitch and bug this MIRA-issued tablet in like, three days max."
[They offered the technician a smile, even if just to make them feel calmer about this interaction.]
"I wish I could be to you as helpful as you are to me, but my job here's sort of... Limited."
Maroon titters, "Oh, no worries at all! I just... noticed you making your way back over here. Pretty um... stealthily! W-Which is cool with me! Ahaha, sometimes I wish I could duck for a bit too... there are a lot of big personalities on this ship, hehe..."
They rock back and forth on their heels, relaxing a bit at Pink's smile, "Yeah, the tech MIRA gave us is... preeetty finicky, haha! Actually, we didn't used to have a technician! But the tech issues got so bad they were forced to open the position up. And boom, sudden promotion!" They do jazz hands, then cringe a little at their own gesture.
"Lime handles most of the repair jobs on the ship, so it's actually... kind of nice to have a colleague that actually needs my help? So, ah... please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything!"
"Besides," Maroon gives Pink a sheepish smile, "Between Oxygen and MedBay, that's two calm zones in the ship! I might pop in every now and again to check up on your devices. I-If that's alright! I mean, I know privacy's kind of at a premium on the ship, ahaha! I'd hate to, like... mess that up for you?"
[Pink's visor furrowed into a small frown. They'd...noticed? If they had noticed, chances are... others had noticed too. Damn it, going around unseen in this stupid spaceship was near impossible! The least thing the Scientist wanted to do was having all those eyes pointed towards them, and a suspicious crew would've been the worst to deal with if things ever got bad-- and Pink knew they would have gotten bad, eventually.]
"Huh, how odd. I was probably just in a rush."
[Pink shrugged, doing their best to seem as nonchalant as possible. Then, their trump card: changing the subject.]
"Ah, Lime? Yeah, I suppose I sort of know who you're talking about. They're... Hard to miss, for sure. I'm sorry, I've had so much to do I've barely had the time to meet up with all my new amazing coworkers. I even had to skip the initial SKELD tour, which is a real shame. Heard we got a contest winner in our midst."
"But if I know Orange's modus operandi well enough, a trust ball must've been involved, somehow."
"Contest winner? Oh, you're talking about White! They're ah... mm." Maroon squints, visibly struggling to say something nice about their new crewmate.
After a few moments, they manage a strained, "They're very... confident? Which can be a good thing! ...In moderation! ...sometimes."
Maroon tilts their head when Pink brings up Orange, "Oh? So, um... I assume you two know each other, then? That's... cool!!"
Maroon hums, deep in thought. Is Pink nervous about meeting new people, just like them? Are they just... not that sociable? They know Orange, and seem to have heard bits and pieces about the rest of the crew. Are they just listening in, too afraid to meet everyone? They did say it was a shame they missed the tour... Maybe all they need is a guide to help them make new friends...?
"Well, um... Orange is nice! But, ah... the rest of the crew are pretty interesting too! How do I put it..."
"They're like... the flower on your head! It kinda matches the one I have on my sweater, y'know? I mean, they've got different colors and numbers of petals but... they're both still flowers! I'm... not the best at analogies, ahaha..."
"I guess what I'm trying to say is, um... we might all be different but... honestly, everyone's pretty nice! A little much, definitely, but... I'm sure you'd fit right in! If, y'know... you feel up for it. At any point!"
[Pink clicks their tongue, unsure on what to say.]
"We've know each others for a while now. We're... Well, not exactly friends but... They've helped me adapt on several occasions through the years? It was actually surprising to see them actually be a part of this crew, normally they wouldn't go directly on missions themselves..."
[the corners of Pink's lips couldn't help but tilt upwards into a faint smile at the flower metaphor. Damn, this crewmate was awkward as hell, but not bad. Not bad at all. The person in front of them felt... Oddly comforting. Familiar even. Almost like...]
"Ah, that's very nice of you. Thank you, Lilac--"
"Maroon."
[Pink corrected themselves, dull eyes staring at the ground, the playfulness in their voice leaving as abruptly as it had arrived.]
"Sorry Maroon, a little slip-up. I've been through a couple crews so sometimes I mix names up."
[They let out a small, humorless laugh.]
"Not great with this whole... socialization thing, but thank you for trying. Don't you worry about me, I'll be okay."
Maroon's brow furrows in mild concern at Pink's sudden mood switch, "Oh, it's... not a problem..."
They don't need Cyan's crystals to feel the vibe shift in the room. A faint sense of unease makes their anxiety bubble back to the surface, fidgeting once more. They reflexively fall back on nervous flattery.
"A couple of crews, huh? You must be pretty experienced, then! You... probably have a lot of interesting stories, ahaha..." Maroon hesitates. If something about Pink's old crew made them shut down suddenly... some topics might just be better to avoid. Maroon thinks better of whatever they were about to say, shaking their head. "...Nevermind, haha, we, ah... don't have to talk about that. At least, not yet? Maybe once we're, um... like, proper friends, maybe..."
They trail off, not wanting to push Pink too much in their very first meeting. They don't seem like the type that reacts well to too much prying.
"Still, um... my offer still stands! If nothing else, you have at least two crewmates who are in your corner!" They hold up two fingers and wiggle them with a sheepish smile, "E-Even if you and Orange aren't exactly friends just yet... the two of us can start small...? I'm not the best at socializing either, so... I'm kind of like a perfect test dummy!!"
"B-But I don't want to make you feel like you have to, or anything! I just... you seem nice, and... I'd like to get to know you better."
"Well, a couple crews might be an understatement, I've been working for MIRA for about... Fifteen years? So make it's six or seven... Maybe eight?"
[Pink almost shuddered.]
"I... Like to think I'm experienced, but it... Depends. Maybe not."
[A minute of awkward silence stretches on for way too uncomfortably long, which prompts Pink to start talking again, even if just to fill the void.]
"Orange might be an obnoxious corporate sellout, but they're really serious about making everyone feel welcomed here. Like, they really want to be your 'HR Family', y'know... I give them a hard time but they're not evil or anything... Oh, do you know how I actually missed the tour?"
[Pink forces a smile, trying to make their own bad mood dissipate again. They know Maroon noticed, and that can't happen.]
"I was carrying my stuff over here to O2, and all of a sudden I hear their voice, and they're talking to these two other people-- some country bumpkin and I think the Contest Winner?"
"Well, no matter, I ignored them and kept doing my things. And then I hear Orange scream "Pink! Catch!" at me. I turned around-- and this red rubber ball hit me right in the face! I fell backwards, all my stuff ended up on the floor, my visor cracked, and Orange RAN from the crime scene with the other two. They did call the doctor for me, which I didn't hate. That is one fine doctor."
Maroon listens to the story, relaxing with a little smile as they listen to Pink (though they do briefly zone out at the mention of a certain country bumpkin).
They give a concerned laugh at the mention of their cracked visor, "Ah, yeah, if anyone would do that, it would be Orange, wouldn't it? If you've already signed the liability waivers, then the best thing for HR to do is to avoid any accident reports. MIRA's sure got their bases covered, ahaha..."
"B-But getting treated by Doctor Blue is... well... a treat, hehe... Hard to complain about workplace injuries with them on board. If you're... y'know, still looking for crewmates that are easy to talk to, Blue's great!"
"My trust ball experience wasn't quite that bad, but, um... I got so in-my-own-head about sounding cool that I completely flubbed it, ahaha..." They rub the back of their neck, "I ended up repeating myself, like... a bunch of times. I just kinda... gave up and tossed the trust ball back, haha... White said something about an online course they have that I should sign up for? I think it was some kind of... 'talk like an entrepreneur' thing..."
"But, um... if you ever need anything, you can find me in Admin or Navigation! Or Shields... I tend to bounce around doing tasks all over the place..." They wave their hand, as if gesturing vaguely around the ship's map. "I just kind of... go where I'm needed! So, ah... if you need anything in here or anywhere else... you can come to me! E-Even if you definitely eclipse me in terms of experience, ahaha!"
"Uh- hi...you're the technician, Maroon right? Surprised we got on positioned the same ship."
- @indigo-mira-it
"Y-Yeah! That's me, haha! And you're Indigo, right? I remember seeing you during orientation! Thank goodness MIRA's bringing on another IT specialist!"
"I mean, if the kitchen can have two chefs, I'm sure we can use two IT experts! The more the merrier, right? ...Or, well... for some people? Lime doesn't like it too much when our jobs overlap..." Maroon taps their pointer fingers together nervously.
"W-Well... this ship should be big enough for the two of us, at least!! And with how often Captain Red messes with the navigation system thanks to their video games, I'm sure we'll both have more than enough to do, hehe..."
Maroon laughs in spite of themself, caught off guard by Indigo's declaration, "Hate is a bit of a strong word-!"
When Indi suggests the division of their work, they nod, "That sounds good to me! I was always better at the soldering and wiring aspect anyways, ahaha..."
"Can I... ah..." They flounder a little, before blurting out, "Can I ask what the Captain did?"
"N-Not in a judgy way and I'd never, like, um... tattle or anything! I just... i-if we're going to be working together, I... I want to be the best teammate I can be!"
"Hey, um... Rose? Ahaha... I have a bit of a weird question! Or, well... more of a favor?"
Maroon holds up the mini-crewmate they've been taking care of for the last day or so, "I, ah... I was just... given this little buddy a little bit ago? I'm not sure if I should be the one to name them... b-but that's besides the point!"
"I'm really sorry to trouble you, I just... I need to focus when I'm fixing the panel in Admin, and this little stinker," Maroon playfully boops the mini-crewmate's cheek, "loves pushing as many buttons as they can while I work. If you're not busy, could you keep us company? Or, well... help entertain them? It shouldn't take long!"
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"Sooo... funny story." Rose held up their own mini-crewmate, and Bubblegum waved. "I was also given one." They nervously giggled. "I can supervise a playdate or something so you can focus on your task!"
"Oh!" Maroon pauses, then sags with relief, "Oh thank goodness it wasn't just me! I was getting so nervous wondering why they picked me of all people!"
They rest their mini-crewmate against their hip, smiling warmly at Bubblegum, "You two look so alike, how cute!"
"Hello, honey... my name is Maroon," Maroon speaks softly, not wanting to startle or confuse the child.
"A playdate would be great. I think they need to get their energy out somehow," They huff fondly as their own mini-crewmate reaches up to tug at their bow, "Thank you, Rose."
"You're not a bad caretaker, you're just busy. That's a great name!"
"Stars, I wonder what my family'll think if I come back from the mission with a little one." Rose watched Ash scurry around with a fond look on their face.
Ash begins hopping up and down, visor practically sparkling once they notice Bubblegum in Rose's arms.
Maroon, on the other hand, appears to have only considered their family's reaction just now, "...My FAMILY!!! Oh no, they're totally gonna freak out!! Ugh, Rooose, what should we dooo?" They put their head in their hands with a groan.
Maroon nods, composing themself after a moment, "Y-yeah! Let's just... do our best and go from there."
"And speaking of going, we should probably head to Admin before someone gets mad I haven't fixed the panel yet, ahaha..."
Leading Rose, Bubblegum, and Ash over into Admin, Maroon hums fondly, "It kinda helps to know I'm not the only one totally floundering with this whole suddenly-taking-care-of-a-kid thing. But at least they get along!"
Once in Admin, Maroon gets to work. Ash begins to chase Bubblegum around the room, arms splayed out in a game of tag.
Maroon quiets down as they focus on their work, but the sounds of Ash and Bubblegum giggling and playing makes them smile.
They pause for a moment to stretch, looking from the kids to Rose.
"Hm! Maybe the universe heard you needed something to do while Comms were down and sent us these little ones to take care of," Maroon jokes lightly as they resume their work.
"Oh, hello! You're... Pink, right? I don't think I've gotten to introduce myself just yet, haha..."
"I'm Maroon! But, ah, you might've known that, considering-" They gesture to Pink's tablet with an awkward laugh.
"Anyways, um-! If your electronics ever start acting up, I'd be more than happy to help! That's what I do best!" They shift from foot to foot subtly, as though trying to physically suppress their fidgeting to make a good impression. "I've always thought biology was pretty cool! So, um... it's also super cool that you're working here!"
- @maroonrune (🌼 HIHI!!!)
[Pink got taken by surprise again. (Amongi) God, why did everyone had to be so extroverted and sociable on this spaceship? Apparently they'd all figured out the Scientist's location... Pink considered relocating for a solid five seconds, before mentally kicking themselves for ever thinking about putting their plants through metaphorical space post-divorce moving day just because they didn't want to talk to a few people. Goddammit, Pink, you're a respected biologist, act like it!]
"Maroon, right..."
[They swiped down on their tablet.]
"Oh, the technician! Yeah, sorry about not introducing myself earlier, I've been... Busy."
[Liar. Pink looked at the crewmate in front of them up and down. They seemed nervous, extremely so. Dang, were they really that scary to other people? No, they must've been just shy, or awkward. It reminded Pink of that new intern a little-- they'd seen them once and they'd seemed just such a bundle of nervous excitement.]
"Uh- Thank you! I'm sure I'm gonna need your help at some point, I'm really no good with technology. Watch me glitch and bug this MIRA-issued tablet in like, three days max."
[They offered the technician a smile, even if just to make them feel calmer about this interaction.]
"I wish I could be to you as helpful as you are to me, but my job here's sort of... Limited."
Maroon titters, "Oh, no worries at all! I just... noticed you making your way back over here. Pretty um... stealthily! W-Which is cool with me! Ahaha, sometimes I wish I could duck for a bit too... there are a lot of big personalities on this ship, hehe..."
They rock back and forth on their heels, relaxing a bit at Pink's smile, "Yeah, the tech MIRA gave us is... preeetty finicky, haha! Actually, we didn't used to have a technician! But the tech issues got so bad they were forced to open the position up. And boom, sudden promotion!" They do jazz hands, then cringe a little at their own gesture.
"Lime handles most of the repair jobs on the ship, so it's actually... kind of nice to have a colleague that actually needs my help? So, ah... please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything!"
"Besides," Maroon gives Pink a sheepish smile, "Between Oxygen and MedBay, that's two calm zones in the ship! I might pop in every now and again to check up on your devices. I-If that's alright! I mean, I know privacy's kind of at a premium on the ship, ahaha! I'd hate to, like... mess that up for you?"
[Pink's visor furrowed into a small frown. They'd...noticed? If they had noticed, chances are... others had noticed too. Damn it, going around unseen in this stupid spaceship was near impossible! The least thing the Scientist wanted to do was having all those eyes pointed towards them, and a suspicious crew would've been the worst to deal with if things ever got bad-- and Pink knew they would have gotten bad, eventually.]
"Huh, how odd. I was probably just in a rush."
[Pink shrugged, doing their best to seem as nonchalant as possible. Then, their trump card: changing the subject.]
"Ah, Lime? Yeah, I suppose I sort of know who you're talking about. They're... Hard to miss, for sure. I'm sorry, I've had so much to do I've barely had the time to meet up with all my new amazing coworkers. I even had to skip the initial SKELD tour, which is a real shame. Heard we got a contest winner in our midst."
"But if I know Orange's modus operandi well enough, a trust ball must've been involved, somehow."
"Contest winner? Oh, you're talking about White! They're ah... mm." Maroon squints, visibly struggling to say something nice about their new crewmate.
After a few moments, they manage a strained, "They're very... confident? Which can be a good thing! ...In moderation! ...sometimes."
Maroon tilts their head when Pink brings up Orange, "Oh? So, um... I assume you two know each other, then? That's... cool!!"
Maroon hums, deep in thought. Is Pink nervous about meeting new people, just like them? Are they just... not that sociable? They know Orange, and seem to have heard bits and pieces about the rest of the crew. Are they just listening in, too afraid to meet everyone? They did say it was a shame they missed the tour... Maybe all they need is a guide to help them make new friends...?
"Well, um... Orange is nice! But, ah... the rest of the crew are pretty interesting too! How do I put it..."
"They're like... the flower on your head! It kinda matches the one I have on my sweater, y'know? I mean, they've got different colors and numbers of petals but... they're both still flowers! I'm... not the best at analogies, ahaha..."
"I guess what I'm trying to say is, um... we might all be different but... honestly, everyone's pretty nice! A little much, definitely, but... I'm sure you'd fit right in! If, y'know... you feel up for it. At any point!"
[Pink clicks their tongue, unsure on what to say.]
"We've know each others for a while now. We're... Well, not exactly friends but... They've helped me adapt on several occasions through the years? It was actually surprising to see them actually be a part of this crew, normally they wouldn't go directly on missions themselves..."
[the corners of Pink's lips couldn't help but tilt upwards into a faint smile at the flower metaphor. Damn, this crewmate was awkward as hell, but not bad. Not bad at all. The person in front of them felt... Oddly comforting. Familiar even. Almost like...]
"Ah, that's very nice of you. Thank you, Lilac--"
"Maroon."
[Pink corrected themselves, dull eyes staring at the ground, the playfulness in their voice leaving as abruptly as it had arrived.]
"Sorry Maroon, a little slip-up. I've been through a couple crews so sometimes I mix names up."
[They let out a small, humorless laugh.]
"Not great with this whole... socialization thing, but thank you for trying. Don't you worry about me, I'll be okay."
Maroon's brow furrows in mild concern at Pink's sudden mood switch, "Oh, it's... not a problem..."
They don't need Cyan's crystals to feel the vibe shift in the room. A faint sense of unease makes their anxiety bubble back to the surface, fidgeting once more. They reflexively fall back on nervous flattery.
"A couple of crews, huh? You must be pretty experienced, then! You... probably have a lot of interesting stories, ahaha..." Maroon hesitates. If something about Pink's old crew made them shut down suddenly... some topics might just be better to avoid. Maroon thinks better of whatever they were about to say, shaking their head. "...Nevermind, haha, we, ah... don't have to talk about that. At least, not yet? Maybe once we're, um... like, proper friends, maybe..."
They trail off, not wanting to push Pink too much in their very first meeting. They don't seem like the type that reacts well to too much prying.
"Still, um... my offer still stands! If nothing else, you have at least two crewmates who are in your corner!" They hold up two fingers and wiggle them with a sheepish smile, "E-Even if you and Orange aren't exactly friends just yet... the two of us can start small...? I'm not the best at socializing either, so... I'm kind of like a perfect test dummy!!"
"B-But I don't want to make you feel like you have to, or anything! I just... you seem nice, and... I'd like to get to know you better."
"Oh, hello! You're... Pink, right? I don't think I've gotten to introduce myself just yet, haha..."
"I'm Maroon! But, ah, you might've known that, considering-" They gesture to Pink's tablet with an awkward laugh.
"Anyways, um-! If your electronics ever start acting up, I'd be more than happy to help! That's what I do best!" They shift from foot to foot subtly, as though trying to physically suppress their fidgeting to make a good impression. "I've always thought biology was pretty cool! So, um... it's also super cool that you're working here!"
- @maroonrune (🌼 HIHI!!!)
[Pink got taken by surprise again. (Amongi) God, why did everyone had to be so extroverted and sociable on this spaceship? Apparently they'd all figured out the Scientist's location... Pink considered relocating for a solid five seconds, before mentally kicking themselves for ever thinking about putting their plants through metaphorical space post-divorce moving day just because they didn't want to talk to a few people. Goddammit, Pink, you're a respected biologist, act like it!]
"Maroon, right..."
[They swiped down on their tablet.]
"Oh, the technician! Yeah, sorry about not introducing myself earlier, I've been... Busy."
[Liar. Pink looked at the crewmate in front of them up and down. They seemed nervous, extremely so. Dang, were they really that scary to other people? No, they must've been just shy, or awkward. It reminded Pink of that new intern a little-- they'd seen them once and they'd seemed just such a bundle of nervous excitement.]
"Uh- Thank you! I'm sure I'm gonna need your help at some point, I'm really no good with technology. Watch me glitch and bug this MIRA-issued tablet in like, three days max."
[They offered the technician a smile, even if just to make them feel calmer about this interaction.]
"I wish I could be to you as helpful as you are to me, but my job here's sort of... Limited."
Maroon titters, "Oh, no worries at all! I just... noticed you making your way back over here. Pretty um... stealthily! W-Which is cool with me! Ahaha, sometimes I wish I could duck for a bit too... there are a lot of big personalities on this ship, hehe..."
They rock back and forth on their heels, relaxing a bit at Pink's smile, "Yeah, the tech MIRA gave us is... preeetty finicky, haha! Actually, we didn't used to have a technician! But the tech issues got so bad they were forced to open the position up. And boom, sudden promotion!" They do jazz hands, then cringe a little at their own gesture.
"Lime handles most of the repair jobs on the ship, so it's actually... kind of nice to have a colleague that actually needs my help? So, ah... please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything!"
"Besides," Maroon gives Pink a sheepish smile, "Between Oxygen and MedBay, that's two calm zones in the ship! I might pop in every now and again to check up on your devices. I-If that's alright! I mean, I know privacy's kind of at a premium on the ship, ahaha! I'd hate to, like... mess that up for you?"
[Pink's visor furrowed into a small frown. They'd...noticed? If they had noticed, chances are... others had noticed too. Damn it, going around unseen in this stupid spaceship was near impossible! The least thing the Scientist wanted to do was having all those eyes pointed towards them, and a suspicious crew would've been the worst to deal with if things ever got bad-- and Pink knew they would have gotten bad, eventually.]
"Huh, how odd. I was probably just in a rush."
[Pink shrugged, doing their best to seem as nonchalant as possible. Then, their trump card: changing the subject.]
"Ah, Lime? Yeah, I suppose I sort of know who you're talking about. They're... Hard to miss, for sure. I'm sorry, I've had so much to do I've barely had the time to meet up with all my new amazing coworkers. I even had to skip the initial SKELD tour, which is a real shame. Heard we got a contest winner in our midst."
"But if I know Orange's modus operandi well enough, a trust ball must've been involved, somehow."
"Contest winner? Oh, you're talking about White! They're ah... mm." Maroon squints, visibly struggling to say something nice about their new crewmate.
After a few moments, they manage a strained, "They're very... confident? Which can be a good thing! ...In moderation! ...sometimes."
Maroon tilts their head when Pink brings up Orange, "Oh? So, um... I assume you two know each other, then? That's... cool!!"
Maroon hums, deep in thought. Is Pink nervous about meeting new people, just like them? Are they just... not that sociable? They know Orange, and seem to have heard bits and pieces about the rest of the crew. Are they just listening in, too afraid to meet everyone? They did say it was a shame they missed the tour... Maybe all they need is a guide to help them make new friends...?
"Well, um... Orange is nice! But, ah... the rest of the crew are pretty interesting too! How do I put it..."
"They're like... the flower on your head! It kinda matches the one I have on my sweater, y'know? I mean, they've got different colors and numbers of petals but... they're both still flowers! I'm... not the best at analogies, ahaha..."
"I guess what I'm trying to say is, um... we might all be different but... honestly, everyone's pretty nice! A little much, definitely, but... I'm sure you'd fit right in! If, y'know... you feel up for it. At any point!"
"Hey, um... Rose? Ahaha... I have a bit of a weird question! Or, well... more of a favor?"
Maroon holds up the mini-crewmate they've been taking care of for the last day or so, "I, ah... I was just... given this little buddy a little bit ago? I'm not sure if I should be the one to name them... b-but that's besides the point!"
"I'm really sorry to trouble you, I just... I need to focus when I'm fixing the panel in Admin, and this little stinker," Maroon playfully boops the mini-crewmate's cheek, "loves pushing as many buttons as they can while I work. If you're not busy, could you keep us company? Or, well... help entertain them? It shouldn't take long!"
- @maroonrune (🌼: BUBBLEGUM GETS A NEW FRIEND!!! Maroon doesn't know about Bubblegum yet but :] silly time)
"Sooo... funny story." Rose held up their own mini-crewmate, and Bubblegum waved. "I was also given one." They nervously giggled. "I can supervise a playdate or something so you can focus on your task!"
"Oh!" Maroon pauses, then sags with relief, "Oh thank goodness it wasn't just me! I was getting so nervous wondering why they picked me of all people!"
They rest their mini-crewmate against their hip, smiling warmly at Bubblegum, "You two look so alike, how cute!"
"Hello, honey... my name is Maroon," Maroon speaks softly, not wanting to startle or confuse the child.
"A playdate would be great. I think they need to get their energy out somehow," They huff fondly as their own mini-crewmate reaches up to tug at their bow, "Thank you, Rose."
"You're not a bad caretaker, you're just busy. That's a great name!"
"Stars, I wonder what my family'll think if I come back from the mission with a little one." Rose watched Ash scurry around with a fond look on their face.
Ash begins hopping up and down, visor practically sparkling once they notice Bubblegum in Rose's arms.
Maroon, on the other hand, appears to have only considered their family's reaction just now, "...My FAMILY!!! Oh no, they're totally gonna freak out!! Ugh, Rooose, what should we dooo?" They put their head in their hands with a groan.
Maroon nods, composing themself after a moment, "Y-yeah! Let's just... do our best and go from there."
"And speaking of going, we should probably head to Admin before someone gets mad I haven't fixed the panel yet, ahaha..."
Leading Rose, Bubblegum, and Ash over into Admin, Maroon hums fondly, "It kinda helps to know I'm not the only one totally floundering with this whole suddenly-taking-care-of-a-kid thing. But at least they get along!"
Once in Admin, Maroon gets to work. Ash begins to chase Bubblegum around the room, arms splayed out in a game of tag.
