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Bix warms up to his subject and continues talking to the Venture Captain. He switches topics once more and starts to ramble on about quantum mechanics and theoretical quantum based computing, but he oversteps the area where solid knowledge meet anecdote, and it shows. He voice trails off as he tries to think of another topic....
"Um...ships...yes ships....I really think the newer Pegasus series will revolutionize exploration....." He begins looking uncomfortable and glances at Mobius. "Um...."
Bix gives a quick, toothy smile to Vixi, glad to have some backup, and continues speaking to piloting with the Venture Captain. "While I'm certainly not a veteran pilot, I have spent my fair share in ships and learning all I can about them." Taking a breath, he launches into a description of a pet project/hobby of his, designing the next generation of Society exploration ships. "I find speed and maneuverability to take priority over gun power. We are a Society of exploration after all. I'd think the main issue is balancing ship size, an the complement of sensors and tools, to the of engine size and power consumption. I'd really like to see engines with a better fuel/power ratio...."
Bix sighs audibly in relief when Chirrk moves in to take his spot. Seizing the opportunity, he wends his way over to Naiaj. He politely introduces himself. "Greetings Venture Captain Naiaj, I'm Bix, a new recruit of the Society. It is a great pleasure to meet you. I understand you have an interest in mission planning. Though I have not went on many missions as yet, I find the subject of logistical planning fascinating. Do you have any specific missions planned for the near future. I've been reading up on some of the latest geosurveying and long range telemetry techniques." If the VC allows him, Bix speak to his chosen topics.
"I've spent some time piloting ships and would love to discuss what you think would be best specifications for Society exploration, balancing ship weight vs engine performance when Drift travel is the main mode of travel..."
Bix nervously glances around, hoping one of his new companions might be passing by and able to get pulled into the conversation with the ysoki as he begins to feel out of his depth.
His mind racing as he searches the room, he say. "If you'll excuse me for one moment Master Royo, I have a companion who's insights I think you would appreciate and would align with areas of interest." Giving a short bow, he adds. "I'm not too proud to admit when I'm out of my bandwidth." He quickly turns and looks for a companion who can help him or trade places.
Bix curses softly at himself as his first attempt to impress Royo goes bad. He glances around to see if any of his companions are then, waiting for an opportune moment and lull in the conversation, Biz tries again to interact and impress the ysoki. He begins by asking about analog mechanics, then tries relate a story. "...and the power driver went down, and no one knew what to do. But, I showed them a mundane wrench and a length of pipe could exert the same, if not more, force and get the job done." Pointing out the ysoki's glasses, Bix comments. "Like your glasses demonstrate, sometimes the simple, analog tool is a better choice then complex systems that have more things that could potentially fail...."
Bix battles with his inner struggle for a moment more, then with a sigh, he moves into the crowd and searches out one of his own kind, Royo. Once found, he politely bows to the Ysoki and says. "Greetings sir. I am called Bixbie and am a newer member of the Society. It is comforting to meet another ysoki at an event such as this. I understand you are a scholar of.....things not so technologically involved. Fascinating and a point of view I can appreciate as I am trained in the martial side of things. If tech weapons or equipment fail, one has to rely on what you have at hand."
Bix listens quietly to the briefing and his fellow, obviously more experienced, companions as the details are made clear. Feeling a gut-wrenching mix of exhilaration and nervous terror he edges closer to Hyong, who seems just as new as himself. Radaszam is here!? I have to find a way to impress the leader of my faction... Following his companions to the soiree, he peers nervously around the room, looking for the five guests, as the door opens to the Skyreach Room.
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