#Passenger – April 5, 2016

Nathan has eaten, showered and is now fully armoured up, getting back into the feel of his hardsuit before the mission. He's stretching himself out and working out the cricks in his joints.

Ilyna is sitting in her armor undersuit, inspecting her armor suit parts. She had left early immediately after taking her last bite of breakfast, and changedi nto the undersuit while most of the others here would have been out of the passenger room. The asari looks anxious as their arrival draws near.

Nathan looks over to Ilyna as his bends down to touch the tips of his toes. "You look nervous," he states. "What's up?"

Jasper is sitting on his bed, a few new stains near the collar of his coveralls since he went to breakfast. He's looking over his omni-tool in silence, although Nathan constantly moving is beginning to make him anxious as well.

Ilyna looks up at him, but it takes about five seconds before she answers. "It's..., there's never been a job like this where nothing bad has happened," she says. "It would be nice if it kept up, but... well, I've never been blessed with that kind of luck before."

Nathan stands up straight and shrugs his shoulders into a roll. "I feel like we make our own luck. We've got a good team I feel," he assures her with a smile. "Everything will be alright, no?"

Yan Sun 's smile widens as she passes Jessica, gaze lingering on her for a bit before she heads through the door to the quarters. She waves at Jasper and Nathan and heads over to her locker, placing her hygiene items in it before hopping onto her bunk. "Hey guys. Gearing up?"

Ilyna nods. "We've had the luck of getting out of... whatever is thrown at us," she says, "but is it really good luck if we end up in those terrifying situations in the first place?"

Nalota is sitting in her bunk, dressed up in the reacher's outfit. The asari is reading over the details of the planet again, practically shaking with excitement that they're finally about to arrive.

Nathan hurms and nods slightly. "You got a point. But, as you said, you get out of them. And you're still here. I'd count that as a win," he says before smiling to Yan. "Hey Yan. Yeah, just getting prepped." He pauses and smiles slightly, canting his head to the side. "Well, aren't you positively glowing. Good night?" He adds a little sing-song voice to the end of

Ilyna gives another nod before she starts putting on the armor's leg pieces.

Jasper frowns at Ilyna's words, causing him to lose interest in whatever he was looking over on his omni-tool. "I know it ain't easy to let go of." he says with a glance over at the asari. "Di Yu wasn't the sorta thing you jus' 'get over'." he sighs, "Or everything that came before an' after it. But we jus' need ta' stay focused on our job and hope fer' the best, right? They can't all be like that." he says, trying to lift her

Ilyna sighs, looking up. "If only it was just Di Yu," she says, glancing down while clasping the lower leg pieces together and picking out those for the other foot. "I'll focus when I'm in the field. Now all I can do is prepare for the worst, and hope for the best." She returns her attention to the armor, but she's still listening.

Yan Sun kicks Nathan's shoulder lightly from her position up on the bunk, but her smile remains. She's about to respond when her attention is drawn to the conversation between Jasper and Ilyna, her smile fading as she listens in silence, unwilling to interfere. She pulls her legs up and fold them, a slight frown on her face.

Nathan chuckles, but his attention is drawn to the pair. Suddenly, something clicks into his mind. "Di Yu?" Unlike Yan, he is willing to interfere. "Is that the mission that no one is willing to tell me about? Despite everyone saying it was a giant clusterfuck?"

Nalota frowns as she overhears the conversations around her. She disables her omni-tool and hops off her bunk. The asari doesn't say anything before making her way out of the room through the exit closest to the back of the ship.

Jasper lowers his head somewhat, fearing he may have spoken out of turn by bringing the ordeal up. He glances over at Ilyna, not particularly sure whether it's his place to finally fill in some of the gaps for Nathan.

Ilyna doesn't look up while she puts on the armored boots. "Mhm," she says. "That job was.... I don't think you want to hear about it." She clasps them into place and makes sure they're sealed.

Nathan sighs irritably and places his hands on his hips. "The fact I've asked multiple times to multiple people suggests otherwise," he says. "...Fine...". He reaches onto his bed and plucks up his helmet. "But FYI, usually it's best to keep the demoralizing talks out of ear-shot. Messes with people's heads when all they hear from the experienced ones is doom and

Jasper glances at Ilyna before returning his gaze to Nathan. "Was jus' a job that went a bit sideways, Ten. Backwater planet out in the middle of nowhere." he says, offering Ilyna an apologetic tilt of his head, worried that she may not want him speaking about all of this. "There was... something' there." he continues in hushed tones, returning his attention to Nathan, "Not the sorta thing you talk 'bout in mixed company, if

Ilyna sighs, and looks up at Nathan. "I don't think it's a secret, it's just... not something I enjoy talking about, and I wouldn't blame you if you thought I was making it up," she says, and lowers her voice so that Nathan may not even hear her unless he steps closer. "I've seen people brought back to life with cybernetics as mindless killers, thresher maws, and other horrors that should go unmentioned for now."

Nathan stares at the two from under his visor. He steps closer to hear Ilyna, managing to catch her words. He combines the two accounts described by the pair. "...That's too strange to make up," he eventually says. "...alright, maybe I didn't want to know. Shit, now I feel like a dick for bringing it up. I am... so sorry you two."

Jasper gives a shake of his head. "You woulda found out 'bout it sooner or later, Ten. I'm sorry, Ilyna-..." he offers, glancing over at the asari, "Jus' figured he deserved to know. Maybe it wasn't my place to tell 'im, but he already caught wind. Knowin' is better than not trustin' the folks at yer' back, ain't it?"

Yan Sun gains a look of discomfort as she continues to listen, as much as she can hear from where she is anyway. She doesn't interrupt the mercenaries.

Ilyna looks back down as she gets to the upper leg pieces, being in no hurry to get geared up yet. "It's fine, I... understand how it is like to not have all the information and know it," she says, looking up at Nathan again. "If it's any consolation, those jobs have always been about existing colonies going dark, not barren planets made out of ice and water."

Nathan holds up his hands, trying to wave off the sore topic. "Well, thanks for telling me," he says quietly as he looks down to Ilyna before looking to Jasper. "Both of you. And, despite the short time I've know you guys, I feel like I can trust you. Not telling me would've just equaled me being very annoying for the next... week or so," he says with a chuckle,

Jasper gives a short nod, his mood not lightening much. "Well, I should prolly start suitin' up myself." he says with a sigh, "That way I ain't rushin' ta' squeeze my ass inta one a' them suits later..."

Ilyna gives a small smile. "I'm sure you would, Ten," she says. "And I'm glad to hear that." She hops off her bunk after putting on and sealing the last leg piece and starts with putting the padding above her chest on first. She is facing away from Jasper and Nathan while doing so, however.

Nathan offers a weak smile before turning away and moving back to his bunk. He glances up to Yan, but his look would be hidden behind his visor.

Nathan lets out a cheer and clasps his hands together. "Oh thank the Lord! Big Lady has been without maintenance for too long!" He says to no one in particular as he starts towards the doors. "Anyone coming with?"

Yan Sun raises an eyebrow at Nathan. "Big Lady...? Really...?"

Nathan cants his head to the side and shrugs his shoulders. "Blame Jessica," he says with a chuckle. "I liked the name! But, uh, don't tell her that."

Ilyna shakes her head. "I'll be there once I'm done getting into my armor," she says. She starts putting on the pieces a lot faster, while remaining thorough so it seals properly.

Jasper gives a shake of his head. "Gotta get down ta' the cargo hold ta' get fitted fer' mah tuxedo." he says with a slight chuckle, a little color returning to his face.

Nathan nods to Ilyna and Jasper. "Alright then! See you guys," he says with a quick salute before dashing out of the passenger quarters.

Jasper gives a wave to Ilyna. "I'll catch up with ya later, Lyna." he says as he follows Nathan out of the room.

Ilyna nods. "See you," she says with a glance over her shoulder.

Yan Sun rolls her eyes at Nathan and then slides out of the bunk after the announcement, heading to her locker and grabbing a few things before joining Jasper.

Uvena enters shortly after Yan leaves the room, giving the room a look over to see if anyone else is there before she makes her way towards the locker.

Ilyna is almost done with the chest pieces. She nods to the entering matron, but otherwise doesn't address her.

Uvena heads over to her locker and opens it. She then takes out the green armor undersuit, which color matches the markings around her eyes, and closes the locker. She brings it over to her bed.

Jessica crosses the room and takes a position near her locker and begins to remove the pieces of her armor from her locker and put them in place. It's matte grey and a small symbol, three lines and a circle, are emblazoned on the upper left of the chest plate.

Jason steps into the quarters and heads straight to his locker. He gives a quick glance around, still far from comfortable with his new arms, but gives a sigh and pulls his shirt off over his head. He pulls his locker open before stripping down to his shorts and begins to tug his undersuit on. "Once you're suited up, head down to the armory to grab the rest of your gear." he instructs to

Korio returns just in time to catch Jason's comment. He gives a nod to the man as he passes by on his way to his own locker.

Artullin doesn't catch Jason's comment. He walks to his locker and opens it, retrieving his helm. He pulls it on and locks it into place before shutting the locker.

Uvena lays the undersuit out on the floor before taking off her shoes. "Yes sir," she says with a mock salute. She then pulls her blue t-shirt over her head, revealing a plain black bra beneath. "Good to know I'm not the only one late to the 'getting suited up' party."

Ilyna nods to Jason, but doesn't say anything. She is putting on the pieces for her right arm.

Jessica sits on the floor as she begins to strap everything in place. The armor is in mostly good condition aside from a few scrapes here and there, although clear scorch marks persist throughout the plating, washing away slight patches of the grey coloring.

Jason moves on to the plating once his undersuit is in place. An action that has practically become second nature by this point. "Armory." he reiterates to Artullin, "They've opened it up to us. You can head down and grab your gear."

Artullin looks to Jason and nods curtly.

Uvena puts on the top part of her undersuit before she takes off her pants. She doesn't say anything to the others in the room.

Korio's hardsuit is a matte black with a grey undersuit. The grey persists into thick stripes diagnally across the gauntlets and boots. He lays each piece out methodically before stripping down and slipping into his undersuit. He pays no mind to anyone else in the room as he systematically begins to apply each piece of plating.

Uvena gets into her undersuit completely and stands up. The matron then heads over to her locker again to grab her armor plating.

Jason finishes up with his lower half and moves on to his upper body plating. "You just about ready, Ilyna?" he asks as he straps his chestplate into place.

Artullin heads towards the elevators without saying a word.

Ilyna is sealing the left glove in place by the time he asks. "Yeah," she says before enabling her omni-tool. "I just need to go get my weapons and amplifier." She taps on her omni-tool to check all the armor's systems, nodding to herself.

Uvena starts putting on the armor plating, remaining by the locker as she does so instead of taking the pieces with her.

Jason continues up to his shoulder and arm plating. "Nathan should be prepping our gear so we can hurry the proccess up. Not sure how much time we've got before they expect us to be ready."

Jessica is having some difficulty getting everything in place, still lagging quite behind Jason. Even Korio has passed her up.

Ilyna nods. "I'll go check on my gear," she says. "I'll see you there, Jason." She starts to make her way out into the hallway.

Jason gives a nod, making quick work of the plating. "I'll be right behind you." he calls out.

Uvena is slow to put on her armor plating, but she does seem to know what she's doing.

Jessica knows what she's doing, too! She's just quite obviously not as skilled as most of the others, but she's making progress.

Jason finishes up and slots his omni-tool. He goes over the readouts to ensure everything is in place, before collecting his helmet from his locker and glancing back at the others. "Alright. I'm gonna head down. Meet me down there as soon as you're ready. I don't think there's any rush since they haven't called for us yet." he says before stepping out of the room and proceeding towards

Uvena is putting on the chest pieces at the moment. "Yes, sir," she says, but with no salute this time.

Korio continues strapping his armor plating on, one after another, expertly applying the plates to his undersuit. "Would you like some assistance...?" he asks Jessica, noticing she's having a little trouble.

Jessica frowns as she looks up at the drell from the floor. "I'm fine. Worry about yourself." she mutters as she works her plating into place.

Uvena finishes with the chest pieces and quickly checks if they're properly in place before starting with the arms. "That seems to be our cue to hurry up," she says.

Korio doesn't seemed phased by Jessica's attitude. He cocks his head up towards the ceiling and gives a nod. "Indeed, it does. I'm ready to depart, would you like for me to wait until you're ready?" he asks, glancing between Jessica and Uvena.

Jessica silently waves him off as she continues to fuss with her plating.

Uvena gives a slight shrug after an upper arm piece snaps into place. "If you want to, Korio," she says. "You don't have to wait for me, though."

Korio remains in place. "I believe we are all that is left." he says. "I will wait for the two of you." he adds, not wanting anyone to be deemed 'last to show up'.

Jessica stands up as she finishes with her lower body and begins working on her upper body plating.

Uvena smiles, upping her pace as she finishes up with her left arm's armor. "Thank you," she says. "I should be ready in a minute."

Korio removes his helmet from his locker and takes a seat atop his bed, placing the helmet on his lap. "It's no problem." he says as he examines his helmet.

Uvena manages to get the other arm under plating much faster than the first. She then pulls her helmet out of the locker. Her suit is green much like her undersuit, with orangre trims here and there. It bears some signs of having seen combat, however.

Jessica gains an uncomfortable look as she realizes the others are waiting on her. She picks up the pace, but it still takes her several more minutes before she's done. Finally, she stands up and glances at the other two. "What are you slowpokes waiting for?" she grunts as she grabs her helmet and stomps out of the room.

Korio glances at Uvena with a tilt of his head before shrugging and standing from his bed.

Uvena shrugs. "Someone's having a bad day," she says with a chuckle. She starts walking out of the room while putting on her helmet.

Korio follows behind the asari towards the elevator, though he doesn't put his helmet on quite yet.

Uvena enables her omni-tool to get a few readings on her suit. She nods once she sees that they're all as they should be, and turns the omni-tool back off. She joins Jessica outside the elevator.

Jessica has already called the elevator. She slips her helmet on and locks it into place.