SLRC-BCV>Devil's_Due and The Parrot's Prophecy

[Stoner_Steve]

The Bristol crew, their faces a mix of relief and disappointment, packed up their belongings. Their time on the Devil's Due was coming to an end, and they were eager to return to the familiar confines of Bristol Shipyards.

As the last crate was lifted off the ship, Sean's crew, a motley assortment of misfits and dreamers, arrived. They were a far cry from the rigid, by-the-book Bristol technicians. Their laughter and boisterous chatter filled the air, a stark contrast to the previous silence. This crew, loyal to Sean and the spirit of the Gryphon, had been carefully selected. Sean had used a combination of persuasion, promises, and a bit of bribery to lure them away from their various assignments and bring them together once more.

To celebrate the handover, Sean had organized a unique event: a musical chairs grand championship. The crew, both old and new, gathered on the bridge, their eyes sparkling with anticipation. As the music blared, they circled the chairs, their movements a chaotic ballet.

The competition was fierce, with each participant determined to claim the final seat. The parrot, Polly, perched on the console, watched the spectacle with a mix of amusement and disdain. As the music slowed and stopped, the crew scrambled for the remaining chairs. In the end, it was a young, wide-eyed technician who emerged victorious.

With the festivities over, Sean turned his attention to the ship, his new command. As he stepped onto the bridge. The future was uncertain...