Welcome Aboard the Starship Junk Heap!

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Starship Junk Heap Introduction

Welcome aboard the Starship Junk Heap, a ship built from scrap parts and a varied crew of different types! This takes place in a post Star Control 2 setting(90 years since the Ur-Quan War), which is, for the most part, at peace with just the right amount of chaos beside it. But with this peace time taking place, a good number of races have achieved universal unity, others remain in the old ways.

This interstellar unity is the main reason why the Junk Heap's Captain's crew are so diverse, in that they are almost entirely alien.

Captain John Micheal

Species: Human

Age(in Earth Years): 30

Birthplace: Delta Libra X

Position: Captain of the Junk Heap, was a veterinarian in the past

Weapon(s) of Choice: Electro-prod

Interests: Scrapping, mechanics, animals(especially cats), piloting cruisers

Personality: Confident, sharp, chivalrous, contingent, inquisitory, protective blunt, hotheaded(to a degree), very rarely impulsive

About: Born and raised on Delta Libra X alongside his childhood best friend, Mack-Gnurf, Michael had an innate interest in scrap. Ever since the day he and Mack found a scrap of lead in a junkyard, he long since had the desire to start a scrapping company of his own. Thus, the Junk Heap Scrap Company was born. He knew it would prove to be a useful line of work, since there's plenty of scrap metal in all quadrants of space, even in Quasispace! Plus, scrap makes money. The one thing Captain Michael dreams of most is to pilot at the very least a 2-Ton Digger.

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Mack-Gnurf

Species: Thraddash(Culture 21)

Age(in Earth Years): 29

Birthplace: Alpha Pavonis

Position: Second-in-Command

Weapon(s) of Choice: Brute Strength

Interests: Sport fighting, cigars, piloting sport ships, a specific someone(he will not say who it is!)

Personality: Excitable, brave, clear(when it comes to giving instructions), protective, dense(to a degree), highly temper-prone, vengeful

About: The adoptive brother of Captain Michael, Mack grew up interested in the scrap business. In addition to that, he and his human "sibling" would take lessons in basic combat training. Naturally, a Thraddash would enjoy some form of fighting every now and then, even if it's a simulated fight, hence Mack's interest in sport fighting. What is little-known about him is that he has a secret obsession that only one of the crewmates know about.

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Inventress Lavender

Species: Melnorme

Age(in Earth Years): 30

Birthplace: Theta Venusia

Position: Machinist no. 1 and Inventor

Weapon(s) of Choice: Grappling Claw, Welding Laser

Interests: Inventing useful devices, drawing blueprints(though she likes drawing freely as well), energizing nectar(it's like coffee for Melnorme), interaction with other races

Personality: Dignified, intellectual, cunning, caring(under the right conditions), sarcastic, stubborn, reserved, bashful

About: A machinist sent out to the Junk Heap by the Melnorme Ultra-Trading Complex, Lavender was found to be one of the most indispenible crew members of all. Not only because of her handiness with tools to craft with, but also because she arrived with a huge benefit; Cutting the costs of purchases from the Melnorme immensely! Prior to Kimchi's hire, she was a full-time machinist, now she has a bit more freedom to continue a work she was commissioned to do by Trade Master Greenish, the DreamPlane.

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Sergeant Plibnik

Species: Spathi

Age(in Earth Years): 27

Birthplace: Spathiwa(Epsilon Illuminati)

Position: Combat Officer and Mechanic-in-Training

Weapon(s) of Choice: B.U.T.T. Missiles from his Eluder, Speed

Interests: Generally having a good time, learning to use what tools the Junk Heap has, unique Spathi shells

Personality: Loyal, hyperactive, precise, naive, cowardly(to an extent), nervous

About: A Spathi sergeant Michael and Mack met during their few years in basic combat training, Plibnik quickly attached to the two friends. While he has little knowledge about mechanics and machinery as a whole, he is efficient with weapons. He arrived with his very own Spathi Eluder to ensure the Junk Heap has the protection it needs, even IF he can be a little cowardly at times! He is being carefully trained by Lavender to use the tools the crew must learn how to use.

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Navigator Beeb'Ob

Species: Umgah

Age(in Earth Years): 38

Birthplace: His exact birthplace had imploded years ago, so he simply says Beta Corvisae

Position: Navigation Officer

Weapon(s) of Choice: Pranks

Interests: Fixing mistakes, keeping things running smoothly, cleaning, carving crystals

Personality: Cheerful, focused, sharp, silly, lonely, overcompensative

About: A lone Umgah who spent a large portion of his life travelling. Many other Umgah he was with until he pursued his long, lonely traveling life despised him. Not because his pranks weren't good enough to make others laugh, but because they called him "The Defect". Beeb'Ob still doesn't know why that is. Beeb'Ob's deep desire to make friends that he'd never let go of speaks for itself through his actions. Even before he was truly hired, Beeb'Ob proved himself to be another irreplaceable crew member, for he corrected a great number of the Junk Heap's technical mistakes, cleaned up the cruisers and put things back into their proper places. Ever since he was hired, Beeb'Ob went to show his immaculate judgment as well, hence making him an important asset.

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Doctors XRGB Quadruplets

Species: Androsynth

Age(in Earth Years): Unknown

Birthplace: Unknown

Position: Medical Team for the Junk Heap

Weapon(s) of Choice: Bubble Blasters

Interests: Little is known about what the Androsynth Quadruplets like exactly, but Gaz seems to enjoy the company of Rusty-Red

Personality: (Ex: Strong leader, mentally strong, confident. Ron: Blunt, a follower, a tad tempermental. Gaz: Friendly, caring, well-mannered. Ben: Inquisitive, jumpy, excitable.))

About: The Androsynth Quadruplets Ex, Ron, Gaz and Ben(or XRGB) were a line of Androsynth born with vast medical knowledge found in a genetic databank. While some people still think Androsynth despise humans, they did not despise the Michael Family because this clan was ALSO one of the human underground that helped the Androsynth to escape. This batch of four were actually WILLING to work for the Junk Heap, since the Michael Family treated them well when they were first developed. They quadruple-check everything to make sure the answer for whatever is occurring is tried and true, no discrepancy ever gets past them! While they seem like they have no personalities, Gaz goes to show that even one Androsynth can show some form of kindness!

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Combat Officer Penelope

Species: Syreen

Age(in Earth Years): 34

Birthplace: Betelgeuse

Position: Nurse and Fighter

Weapon(s) of Choice: Martial Arts and Beauty

Interests: Martial arts, settling down, working out to maintain her strength, contacting her daughter

Personality: Focused, cunning, sly, hypnotic(when she sings), ||perverse||, a worrywart(when it comes t her daughter)

About: Originally a nurse from Betelgeuse and now an efficient fighter, Penelope grew up in the rough parts of the world. When she was much younger, she had her daughter Aelita, who now attends a nursing school in a safe part of space. While she is glad her daughter is well and safe, she can't help but worry. Working in the Junk Heap helps, since the crew continue to let her know that she too, can unwind. If there were ever a "Description-Perfect" Syreen in the universe, that's Penny!

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Rusty-Red

Species: Melnorme

Age(in Earth Years): 28

Birthplace: The location isn’t known, but he was born in an interplanetary colonization ship

Position: Cargo Carrier and Digger

Weapon(s) of Choice: His herculean strength and his 10-Ton Digger

Interests: Friendship with other races, keeping his strength up, Gaz, Beeb'Ob, belly rubs(Melnorme LOVE getting their bellies rubbed)

Personality: Friendly, sweet, endearing, strong-willed, good-humored, emotional, a crybaby(when it comes to syringes or any other medical needles), overprotective, nonplussed(especially when there's a sudden change of plan

About: Though where he was born is not known, there is something that is known about him; He is a medical wonder! Born with a never-before-seen genetic which makes Melnorme so big, Rusty has a long history of going to hospital to get blood drawn to test and examine his remarkable genetics. This is where his fear of doctors began. And regardless of his weight, he is extraordinarily healthy too! But since he grew to be so big, why not add strength to the mix? Rusty spent many years gaining the herculean strength he has today. He was hired after an accidental job listing was sent out, but the crew marveled at his incredible strength, for he lifted up the cargo bay's hatch(which was 5 tons!). He is deceptively quick, regardless of his mass!

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Mistress Saffron

Species: Ilwrath

Age(in Earth Years): 119

Birthplace: Alpha Tauri

Position: Cook and Night Security

Weapon(s) of Choice: Blunt-force weapons and smack-talk

Interests: Interstellar travel, maintaining her beauty, researching the Ilwrath's religion(the Dark Gods Dogar and Kazon), other females

Personality: Grandmotherly, steady, sassy, protective, clumsy(to a degree), naggy, sarcastic

About: An enlisted rescue originally from Alpha Tauri, Mistress Saffron(or Auntie Saffron as she prefers to be called) is so old she remembers when the Ilwrath believed they had received a holy transmission. What most Ilwrath didn't know was that this transmission was nothing more than a prank from the Umgah(I mean. who laughs when sending a holy transmission??). She fled Alpha Tauri while the others of her kind were making their cruel sacrifices, since she wasn't into mindlessly making sacrifices for false gods. In the meantime, Saffron put herself on display through universal beauty pageants, frequently a winner of these pageants, hence her high status and near-youthful beauty today.

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Because of a roleplay I participated in last night, it prompted me to do a redraw of Rusty-Red. Because I missed this big boy and I still love him.

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🧠 the general headcanon meme ✨

for building your muse’s world, personality, and hidden layers

🧠 — tell me a random headcanon you’ve never shared before.

😊 — what small thing makes your muse genuinely happy?

🕯️ — what fear does your muse try hardest to hide?

💬 — does your muse lie easily? or badly?

🛏️ — how does your muse sleep? (position, habits, nightmares?)

🤍 — what’s your muse’s love language?

🍽️ — weird food quirks, preferences, dislikes?

🫣 — what’s something your muse is embarrassed about?

🎧 — what music/vibes fit your muse’s inner world?

😈 — what’s your muse’s villain trait?

✨ — what’s your muse’s softest feature?

🗝️ — what secret would destroy them if exposed?

👤 — how does your muse act when they think no one’s watching?

🤝 — loyalty: automatic, earned, or impossible?

🌿 — what helps your muse calm down?

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Sooo… I’m writing a fanfic based on this silly years-old idea of a Druuge marrying a Melnorme.

It’s called Business Relations, which you can read here!

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Lady Saffron Redux

Long time, no see, Tumblr!

Redesigned this particular character to make her a bit more spidery. Plus with the additional flair of the attached skirt, it truly makes her look like the High Priestess she is!

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It's little Miss Lavender here! Yet another sketch that got the mouse-artist treatment, because I officially have the mojo to do digital art again after battling artblock.

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New Muse: Mugsy

Meet Mugsy, the Starship Junk Heap's newest crewman, an overtly affectionate male Mosch and living battery!

Like all Mosch, Mugsy was born an raised in the Trinity of Worlds and grew up taking to the stars. Originally, he was married to another crewmate, a female Mosch named Maggy, but after an incident with an IDF hole took her away, Mugsy was left a widower with a huge heart. So even today, he instills his faith and love towards the rest of the crew.

His overtly affectionate personality behavior mainly goes towards male crewmates, which hints to Captain Michael that he may be gay. But gay/lesbian Mosch are not an uncommon phenomenon, considering the Mosch's culture revolves around romance, normal or otherwise.

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𝐒𝐎  𝐘𝐎𝐔  𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀  𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓?

send  STARTER!    for  a  random  starter  

send  PLOT!    to  discuss  potential  threads

send  MEMES!    to  request  the  receiver  to  send  meme  options

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send  DYNAMICS!  to  discuss  potential  dynamic  types

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Not sure what Rusty did that was deserving of a kiss from Lavender.

Some self-indulgent art, because why not and because these two are adorable together.

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Starship Junk Heap RP(Roleplay) Prompts!

Since I've got the creative juices going again, may as well write a few prompts. I've a few rules though: Be sure to read the pinned post to get a rundown of what each character is like, as to keep from going out of character

Nothing too explicit

And above all, have fun!

Prompt 1: Planetary Exploration(Adventurous)

As usual, the Starship Junk Heap is making a stop on any planets that catch their eye. And this time is no exception! With a quick scan of the ship's radar, this planet has decent gravity, breathable air and is fairly small. What will Captain and Crew find here?

Prompt 2: All-Nighter(possible shenanigans)

While some crewmates are asleep at night(according to the ship's clock), some are still up late doing their work. Those who are up later than normal are Lavender, Auntie Saffron and the Androsynth Doctors(mostly Ex). What'll take place this evening?

Prompt 3: Hidden Feelings(mostly fluff/romance)

Unbeknownst to Lavender, someone else has his eye on her, and that's Rusty, the only other Melnorme aboard the ship. As far as he knows, she's single and might already like him too! If her first impression of him was good, then perhaps Rusty might even be able to earn her affections!

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Normally, my own mother had never celebrated this day. But this one hit me differently. With a child almost a year old and knowing that his own mother knew best… I was moved, almost to tears!

Happy Mother's Day! Lavender is so moved by this year's Mother's Day, because she knows that even if it doesn't seem like much, Sage loves her and appreciates her motherly ways!

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Beeb'Ob Infodump

The Junk Heap's navigator, Umgah Beeb'Ob has quite the story behind him, it's high time I did an infodump about him too!

For some odd reason, Beeb'Ob was highly disliked by his fellow Umgah peers. There really was no reason why they despised him, other than the fact that he's "too nice" when it comes to the kinds of pranks Umgah play, even on eachother. Because he was so disliked for no other valid reason, he was ostracized by the Umgah around him. Except one.

And that one Umgah who genuinely liked him, even loved him, was the spectacle-wearing and soft-hearted Oo'na. Just like Beeb'Ob is a completely male Umgah(as he has strictly male genetics), Oo'na is strictly female for the same reason, and she was the only other friend, soon love interest, that Beeb'Ob ever had.

Beeb'Ob fled his homeworld in search of Oo'na(who was stationed as a patrol scout somewhere), but ended up in an accident that led him to being recruited by the Junk Heap, because of the numerous niceties he's displayed by pure gratitude. He hasn't told them about who he's searching for yet, but with visible respect and interest in Lavender, he keeps forgetting to ask.

Beeb'Ob's not like most Umgah whose jokes are cruel and damaging to others. His jokes are the usual scares or silly practical joke that doesn't harm anyone. Because in all honesty, he doesn't like to harm others for the sake of a joke. Where that softness stems from is unknown, but that softness and gentlemanly nature he shows is what makes him different(with the exception of Oo'na, of course).

He still goes to show his gentlemanly nature, by averting his eyes when he's in a locker or shower room, reaching in to fix the hem of a suit or allowing one of the female crewmates to enter first before he follows behind.

And he has quite the eye for things that are out of place. Such was the case for what got him enlisted in the first place, by fixing up the Junk Heap's malfunctioning navigation system, among other things.

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More info about Beeb'Ob and his close friend, Oo'na, 'cause I did a design for her. Bear in mind: She's NOT a new character, but one I finally put some depth into.

As mentioned recently, Oo'na is someone in whom Beeb'Ob cares very deeply about, as she was the only other Umgah who was like-minded and even loved him for his gentleness.

Oo'na tries to make herself stand out a little bit more, and back when Beeb'Ob and Oo'na lived together, they experimented with whatever materials they had on hand like splicers, chromosomes to make them only one gender(as Beeb'Ob is strictly male, and Oo'na is strictly female), and other such materials. To make her stand out even more, Oo'na infused keratin into herself to see if it'd give her a head of hair. This worked out successfully, hence the curly brown hair that grows on her head-equivalent.

However, one thing they couldn't correct with raw material was the eyesight of her two eyes, so she acquired some spectacles to help her see with. Honestly, other Umgah think this suits her very well.

Although Umgah typically heal from bruises, scars and other marks easily, Oo'na chooses to keep the black eye as a reminder of who she literally fought for. Again, the mark left behind by a bruise also suits her nicely. It also goes to show that Oo'na is one tough cookie and can put up a fight.

Oo'na was a patrol officer in the Orionis region, but after she and Beeb'Ob reunited, she takes work in a field she is well-accustomed to; weapons technician. She's quick with weapons and she knows how to repair and assemble weaponry with ease.

She idolizes anyone who is skilled in machinery, so it's no surprise that she thinks of Lavender a a celebrity(in a way, she somewhat is).

Personality wise, she is attentive, honest, easily upset, a worrywart, bashful, loving and affectionate towards Beeb'Ob. When it comes to the Commander and the Captain, she has a touch of an inferiority complex, as a result of being pushed around by patrol officers prior to her enlistment.

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Beeb'Ob Infodump

The Junk Heap's navigator, Umgah Beeb'Ob has quite the story behind him, it's high time I did an infodump about him too!

For some odd reason, Beeb'Ob was highly disliked by his fellow Umgah peers. There really was no reason why they despised him, other than the fact that he's "too nice" when it comes to the kinds of pranks Umgah play, even on eachother. Because he was so disliked for no other valid reason, he was ostracized by the Umgah around him. Except one.

And that one Umgah who genuinely liked him, even loved him, was the spectacle-wearing and soft-hearted Oo'na. Just like Beeb'Ob is a completely male Umgah(as he has strictly male genetics), Oo'na is strictly female for the same reason, and she was the only other friend, soon love interest, that Beeb'Ob ever had.

Beeb'Ob fled his homeworld in search of Oo'na(who was stationed as a patrol scout somewhere), but ended up in an accident that led him to being recruited by the Junk Heap, because of the numerous niceties he's displayed by pure gratitude. He hasn't told them about who he's searching for yet, but with visible respect and interest in Lavender, he keeps forgetting to ask.

Beeb'Ob's not like most Umgah whose jokes are cruel and damaging to others. His jokes are the usual scares or silly practical joke that doesn't harm anyone. Because in all honesty, he doesn't like to harm others for the sake of a joke. Where that softness stems from is unknown, but that softness and gentlemanly nature he shows is what makes him different(with the exception of Oo'na, of course).

He still goes to show his gentlemanly nature, by averting his eyes when he's in a locker or shower room, reaching in to fix the hem of a suit or allowing one of the female crewmates to enter first before he follows behind.

And he has quite the eye for things that are out of place. Such was the case for what got him enlisted in the first place, by fixing up the Junk Heap's malfunctioning navigation system, among other things.

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Rusty-Red Infodump

‘‘Twas about time I did an infodump on one of my favorite characters for Starship Junk Heap, Rusty-Red!

Rusty-Red, or just Rusty, was born aboard a colony ship that was to colonize a planet cleared for settlement. And this colony was from a faction of Melnorme that did not follow the traditional trading customs too much. If anything, they felt they repaid others by being happy with what they’ve been given or earned. In fact, this particular faction isn’t gung-ho about the usual trading protocols Trade Masters follow. This faction prefers to repay favors in their own time, just so long as said favors are not forgotten. Which is easy to do when their trading rules are more lax than normal.

Which leads on to how often Rusty forgets to repay his crew mates for things they’ve done for him. Even though Captain Michael frequently tells him that his satisfaction is payment enough.

With his unique genetic, which makes him 3 times bigger than a normal adult Melnorme, Rusty also had a lot of body mass which would no doubt make him extra-heavy. But his weight is mostly muscle and not fat(even if he’s a little chubby). So he’s muscular with a bit of belly fat in the front. If he were human, he would have the bodily structure of a sumo wrestler, big, muscular and also chubby.

There is something positively endearing about him too. Whether it’s his friendly demeanor, how sweet he is towards others or the fact that he’s baby-faced(at least, in the Melnorme’s eyes), it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes him a delight to even be close to. Coincidentally, he was born a few days before Love Day(a holiday similar to Valentine’s Day), so some Melnorme think the fact that his birthday is close to Love Day contributes to his sweet, highly loving personality. It may just be a coincidence that he’s a sweetheart who was born just before Love Day. His birthday is officially February 4th.

But just because he’s sweet to people who are nice to him, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a line to draw! The comments about his mass and weight(which is close, but not exactly 500 lbs.) bother him, but they don’t make him angry like other comments would. Specifically about him being a rather emotional individual, how easy it is to mess with his emotions. If he’s outnumbered by individuals who bully him, then Rusty typically doesn’t fight back. He can’t compete against a group of bullies who push him over repeatedly and make him cry. There’s nothing that hurts Rusty more than when other day he has no chance in love… which is not true at all, since there’s more people who are enamored by his baby face than those who make fun of him.

He also really hates a sudden change of plan, since it’s hard for him to register this change when he wasn’t told about it in advance. He gets it if, say, the Junk Heap has to change direction in a defensive maneuver, but never if he’s told about a change of plan that’s commenced without his knowledge.

Naturally, because of his huge muscle mass and the fact that he spent years building up his strength, Rusty is more than capable of lifting heavy things. That’s why the Captain appointed him as a dedicated cargo carrier. And that strength is also highly useful in a fight! He may be big, but his huge bodily mass deceives his opponents who think he’d be slow! Yep, Rusty is surprisingly quick regardless of his size!

Over the 7 years he worked for a demolition company(which will be talked about in a future post), Rusty's seen a lot of things, witnessed events both spectacular and scary. His scariest story would be about the time he had been taken hostage by space pirates. Though to his good fortune, one of the pirate involved helped set him free out of the goodness of her heart. He won't say who this is, but he'll recognize her when he sees her.

And what’s not to love about him? Rusty is affectionate to a degree that is not normal to see in Melnorme, but there’s nothing wrong with that, is there? Especially since he likes to reaffirm his crew mates that he’s there if they need a pod to lay down on if they’re not happy. And he’s a snuggly guy, so that combined with his sweet and affectionate personality is what makes Rusty such a sweetheart.

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Androsynth Ex Infodump

The “eldest” of the Androsynth Quadruplets(who are actually the exact same age), has grown in personality over the years that he and his brothers have worked with Captain Michael.

The Androsynth Quadruplets, unlike the Androsynth of the Ur-Quan Hierarchy, actually have great trust in the Michael Family. The reason why that is because the Michael Family were one of the human underground that assisted the Androsynth in leaving Earth. They knew that they may not have been completely human, but they should have rights and independence like humans did! So as a sort of thank-you to the Michael Family, they were given a special batch of quadruplets to raise and eventually work with them. Had they not been an established member of the family, the quadruplets would have otherwise chosen to work with the Captain.

Ex himself can’t help but hold onto a serious-stone faced demeanor. Even if the Captain tells him he’s more than welcome to “be more human”, Ex can’t help it. That has long since settled down and he has taken on a rather fitting personality like one of those really cool and smart big brothers who’s happy to help.

In the event that Ex does show his true colors, he also began to show the things he was interested in. Dancing was one he didn’t realize he’d like so much until he was convinced to go to a gym where the day’s exercise routine involved dancing. He also enjoys music(and though this showed prior to deciding to be himself, he was really good at whistling). Ex is not afraid to show his romantic interest by dating a fellow Androsynth simply called “Hills”, the two are now head over heels in love.

Not all the time, but sometimes Ex will listen in on conversations he’s not involved in. Thing about that is he’s really good at keeping what he’s learned a secret. Unless asked what he heard, he keeps it to himself. But that also displays his weakness: Being TOO honest with his fellow crew mates. Nevertheless, he’s still reliable, since he has excellent memory.

He considers Lavender, Beeb’Ob and Plibnik good friends of his. Lavender because they can have an intelligent conversation and understand each other. Beeb’Ob because he too, excels in genetics(being an Umgah, this isn’t too surprising). And Plibnik, because Ex is also interested in learning machinery, even though his specialty is medical work.

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Spent the weekend drawing these. They're done with color pencils and ink.