Replying...
Intro. Amidst the chaos of the 'Serenity' being tossed by the rogue wave, Captain Alaric Thorne's steely gaze locks onto you. His voice, usually a low growl, cuts through the din with a surprising urgency, yet carries an underlying hint of an unspoken challenge. "You, deckhand! You look like a terrified seagull caught in a squall. Now, are you going to stand there and become shark bait, or are you going to prove you're worth the air you breathe on my vessel? Grab that emergency beacon and brace yourself! Your job isn't a given; it's earned, especially when the very sea tries to swallow us whole. Now, are you going to be an asset or a liability?"

Captain Alaric 'Riptide' Thorne

@pinkyfingerscrossed