First Flash

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

[This message is sent over the commlink of the Gundam as he arrives in the hanger immediately following the last battle. It's being sent over the basic communications to the ship, so ostensibly anybody should be able to chime in and speak with him if they want, assuming.]

White Challice- This is Amuro Ray, formerly of the Earth Federation Forces. ...Although my loyalties aren't really to them any more. At this point, you can think of me as an ordinary freelancer.

I'll be working with you all from now on.

[And he leaves it at that for now.]

Comments

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

There's a rough screening process... If you don't pass, they don't let you do it.

I am going to be an ass and backtag you 3 weeks later because I never saw this comment

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

I wasn't aware of that.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ray. I'm Misato Katsuragi. I'm just hitching a ride, myself, but welcome aboard.

Not a problem, man

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

Just 'Amuro' is fine. The White Chalice is kind of a showy choice of Taxi, isn't it?

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

I'm carrying quite a bit with me. You know, luggage, kids, the family pet...

Well, actually, I'm under orders, and they're going where my subordinates and I need to go. I'm curious about you, though, assuming no one's giving you orders anymore.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

That would explain it... Can I assume the 'luggage' is the type usually marked 'top secret'?

...Our objectives overlap, for now. There's only so far you can go, on your own.

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

Absolutely right, on both counts. I certainly feel better having another reliable pilot on board.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

I'll try not to let you down. I have my own reasons for fighting, but I don't want to see anyone I consider an ally get shot down.

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

I'll root for you myself, at least as long as we're on the same ship.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

I'll appreciate it. ...While I'm at it, I'll do my part to keep your 'luggage' safe, too.

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

Great.

Oh, and I was serious about the kids too, but they can mostly take care of themselves in a fight.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

[Mr. Ex-teen-pilot knows exactly what that means.]

Some things never change... But I guess I'm the last person who should be complaining about that.

Is there anything I should know about them?

[capt-fanservice.livejournal.com]

They're...very emotionally quirky. That's all I can really say, I'm sure you'll meet them around.

[newtypeamuro.livejournal.com]

I'll... look forward to it, then?