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Luanna already expressed the desire to take them up and turn them over to the Starfinders and let them be the judge of the goblin miscreants. "Mission accomplished, I'd say. Good teamwork everyone. This is my third mission and each one has been right here in the station. I really hope my next mission can get me out among the stars, which is the whole reason I signed up."
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"Alright, people. Time to start marching! We're taking the lot of you straight to Venture-Captain Radaszam. He'll know what to do with you!" Anock threatens ominously. It is clear that she assumes they will be severely punished. The "what if they're recruited instead" possibility hasn't even occurred to her.
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"Wait wait wait! Newfriend Anock, Newfriend Little. Newfriends Sheena, Arvin and Glorgo didn't mean mean to make smelly and dangerous gifts. Before we take them to Venture-Captain Radaszam maybe maybe we can help them make another gift? Maybe one that isn't smelly or dangerous? Please please?" Sneaker gives everyone the big eyes.
Sneaker turns to the goblins. "What do you think newfriends? Would you like to try again to make a gift that won't hurt anyone or make the cafeteria too stinky and sticky? We can help help. I'm good at helping."
Oh, such as songs! Songs great! Sheena says and toots a couple of times here what I write so far! It for first seeker!
Always in the bestest mood!
Shooting guns and finding loot
Ehu is a real cool dood
We be goblins you be...
Sheena stops See, needs work there
Glorgo also mentions Sheena really wants to give a gift to Ehu, but I think Zigzivixixig is waay cooler. Oh, and Tricks is a real fan of Harmony of Many, because he thinks it sounds like a Googurt flavor.
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Hmmm... Collector thinks aloud.
Ehu is...fine. But he will not even be the First Seeker for much longer. And I have never had much personal experience with Harmony of Many I admit. I will also admit that I am not the greatest personal fan of 'Ziggy', but I at least know they enjoy vapid pop music and Celita. Let's see: what are current bands they might enjoy some 'merch' from...
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"Well a really thoughtful thoughtful gift is something that is meaningful to the receiver but still contains some some of the giver's personality. I think a song from Newfriend Fabulous Sheena is a perfect gift for Ehu.
"I improved a lot of my lines lines when I was on 'Kid Detective Squad", maybe I can help with your song. You look like you need need a word to rhyme with loot, right? Do you think Ehu is attractive? If so then maybe maybe:
Always in the bestest mood!
Shooting guns and finding loot
Ehu is a real cool dood
We be goblins, Ehu be cute.
Or maybe you could change change loot to stuff and do something like:
Always in the bestest mood!
Shooting guns and finding stuff
Ehu is a real cool dood
We be goblins Ehu be tough
You also need a second second verse. Ehu believes that calm heads always persevere. We should should work that in. What about something like like this?
calm heads always persevere
no matter what may happen
highlights most of his career
plus laser bolts a-zappin
What do you think? We'll want to record it so that Ehu can listen listen to it later and remember it forever. Maybe we make a video video of Fabulous Sheena singing the song?"
Sneaker's vocal tic of occasionally doubling words mysteriously disappears when he sings Sheena's song.
Sheena hops enthousiastically as Sneaker finishes the song!
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Luanna has low expectations that these clowns can impress any of the venture captains. She tries to explain some psychology to help them understand what the Starfinder culture appreciates.
"Listen up guys. There was a study done on people like you by a couple of psychiatrists named Krunning and Dugger. They discovered that people who know just a little bit about something frequently have confidence in their abilities that is not justified. They don't realize how much they have yet to learn and think they know better than even the expects. Now you guys think you're great musicians but I suspect you need to reflect on how long professional musicians practice their art before being ready for concerts and recording contracts.
"You also think highly of Starfinders but you really know nothing about what Starfinders do and what they value. They face dangers all the time so when something explodes, it is very disturbing. It's also insulting when you print something but you don't take the time to make sure you've spelled words correctly, particularly words like 'Starfinder.' Use a spell-check program.
"You think you are great cooks, but like musicians, great cooks need a lot of experience which I think you should admit you lack.
"Your best gift to the Starfinders is your enthusiasm. To a Starfinder, however, more important that enthusiasm is actual skill at things that are needed to explore the universe, to deal with the hazards and threats that are out there, and to know what is valuable and what is dangerous.
"So my advice to you is to offer to take an aptitude test and then take classes in the things you are best at but that you will need to be better at before being qualified as a Starfinder. Understand?"
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What am I doing? These are goblins... but for the sake of the Society, why not.
Mizzrym' decides against his own to help the goblins rewriting their song.
Let me help you rewrite your songs. I'm not a songwriter but I wrote Safari Novels for people during my spacetime.
He drows his tools to help explaining how to write something and tries to explain the basic of writing and how to use AI to correct spelling.
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Doing the shirren equivalent of a massive eye roll, Anock finally decides to pitch in. "<<Sighhhh>> They might be impressed if you do some gymnastics to lead into the song. Like this." She tries to do a cartwheel...
...but pulls her hamstring. Her resulting hobble is less than inspiring.
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Tricks seems particularly interested in what Luanna has to share, even if most of it is fairly boring by goblin standards. The goblins snigger a bit when Anock tries a cartwheel, but do take Mizzrym's writing tips to heart.
Zigvigix agrees to a meeting, even in a somewhat festive setting. Glorgo, who looks to have had some elaborate fashion advice from Sheena, takes the word “On behalf of me, Sheena, Tricks, and all them other gobbos what have the honor of living in your basement, we all wanted to present this song to you. For us, this symbolizes that we are your bestest of friends and your biggest fans, for like ever, or at least for 3 months even. We just think the Starfinders are the coolest, most awesome space heroes out there, and if we can ever do somethin’ to help out, you just let us know. I promised I wouldn’t cry, but here goes the tears. This is our specialest song, from us to you!"
Zigvigix, for his part, looks overjoyed Oh my, space goblins! he exclaims Where have you been living all this time? Is there anything we can do to make your living conditions better?
There is a brief party. Naiaj, along with a few dignitaries, drop by to pay a visit [b]Ah, I see that proog is still following you. Take good care of it the gnome says.
Food is served by chef Esa Murat Khal, who is serving up the dish that the group so nicely salvaged.
Palivhar Chooser of Hues is also there, still recovering from his scary encounter with the animatronics. That was they say truly the most eh... interactive exhibit I’ve ever seen.
The halfling Senndi and a group of other Starfinder initiates also join the party, with boisterous talk on how they got nearly wiped by that googurt gift.
Radaszam looks a bit... disgruntled “I thought I told you to find the pranksters responsible for all the trouble we’ve had recently, not befriend a bunch of goblin stowaways living in the walls! What are we supposed to do with them now?”
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Little will take some time to explain basic system safety concepts to the goblins, starting with, "When you are on a long mission in space, the ship's systems can't break down or you might never get home. ......"
At the party, Little finds a seat against the wall and watches the flow. He's genuinely surprised by Ziggie's reaction, and enjoys Radaszam's obvious discomfiture. But he is most happy to see Palivhar looking fit and recovered.
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Luanna is grateful for Zigvigix's magnanimous attitude, although she also shares Radaszam's skepticism that the goblins can every contribute more than unintentional entertainment. Still, mission accomplished, and she made some new friends. She returns to her practice and tries to be patient about getting a mission that takes her off station.
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Radaszam looks a bit... disgruntled “I thought I told you to find the pranksters responsible for all the trouble we’ve had recently, not befriend a bunch of goblin stowaways living in the walls! What are we supposed to do with them now?”
Anock sniffs dismissively. "Use them as decoys when you need folks to look the other way. Or let them construct training courses for new recruits. ... Actually, that would be an effective way to teach potential Starfinders how to think on their toes in unexpected and dangerous situations. Hmph! Well, food for thought. Speaking of which, I'm going to go attempt wash off the stench of putrid strawberry googurt. Wish me luck!"
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There is a brief party. Naiaj, along with a few dignitaries, drop by to pay a visit Ah, I see that proog is still following you. Take good care of it the gnome says.
Sneaker nods meaningfully as he places a slice of smoked meat into his pocket for the little ooze. "I'm naming her 'Gooey'. Him? Them?" Sneaker frowns. "It's them for an ooze, right?"
Radaszam looks a bit... disgruntled “I thought I told you to find the pranksters responsible for all the trouble we’ve had recently, not befriend a bunch of goblin stowaways living in the walls! What are we supposed to do with them now?”
Sneaker gives Radaszam a stern look. Shame on you Venture-Captain Radaszam. They're newfriends not not stowaways. The Starfinder Society actively recruits new members members and takes almost any candidate into its ranks. It is well known to be one of the most inclusive organizations in the Pact Worlds system. Those 'pranksters' are enthusiastic fans of the society and with proper guidance guidance could easily become valued assets and allies, maybe maybe even full agents."
Radaszam grins and bares his teeth I completely agree with that. Much as I would like to toss these terrors out of the airlock, they are... crafty, and I'd rather have that working with me than against me. He then turns to Sneaker Guidance, huh? Sounds like they're going to need a lot. I trust that you'll keep an eye on them?
The goblins are elated to be accepted and regard Radaszam as their new savior. Glorgo even builds a special scrapbot for the vesk, which follows him around like a herald (and wearing a shirt that says 'Radzadams herald'). The vesk remains stony-faced in all this.
Sheen finally thanks the group and asks Does any of you need a make-over?