Every fire burns brighter in the darkest night
The striking difference of gaze that she had received from Thal compared to Astaroth didn't seem to bother the red-head one bit. Let alone, she acted as though she hardly noticed. Though, it was duly noted. Thal was more reserved, and cynical than anything Cat had ever encountered before. Cat approached Thal and Astaroth, with a charming and bubbly personality, stood confidently alongside Astaroth and infront of Thal. Her emerald eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity and concern as she spoke, her voice clear and cheerful but underscored with a serious edge.
“If I may chime in on our potential candidates,” Cat began, her smile unwavering despite the gravity of the situation. She adjusted the straps of her leather vest, her bright red hair cascading over her shoulders as she turned to face them fully.
“I’ve been mulling over our third candidate—the short man with the grin—and I must admit, I have some reservations about him,” Cat said, her tone still light but with a hint of firmness. She took a deep breath and continued, “While his charisma might be entertaining, his knowledge of the ship was elementary at best. In a high-stakes situation, a superficial understanding could lead to critical failures.”
She glanced over at Astaroth, her gaze steady. “His attitude also concerns me. The way he sneered at questions and focused more on admiring your fancy clothing rather than engaging with the practical aspects of the ship does not inspire confidence. A first mate needs to be someone who takes their duties seriously, not someone who’s easily distracted by superficial things.... I think most of us noticed his eyes wouldn't leave Astaroth...” Cat, while having never formulated rankings herself, had been keen on asking odd questions to gain a better feel of how someone would respond with troubling, menial questions that wouldn’t seem worthy to ask.
Turning back to Captain Thal, Cat continued, “Furthermore, his high recommendations from a guild seem to come with a caveat—his motivations. There’s something about the way he handles himself that suggests he might not be fully committed to the well-being of the ship or the crew. The crew and yourself need someone who will prioritize the ship’s safety and success over personal gain or entertainment. Not someone that you would have to watch over your shoulder every second of the day to ensure that they’re doing their best to support the endeavors of the crew, and well-being.”
Cat’s smile softened into a thoughtful expression as she concluded, “I believe that, while the third candidate might have his strengths, his overall demeanor and lack of depth in ship knowledge make him a riskier choice for the role of first mate. I believe the need is someone who is not only knowledgeable but also dependable and focused on the ship’s mission.”
She looked to Captain Thal and Astaroth, her bubbly personality still shining through but tempered with the seriousness of her concerns. “I’m happy to discuss this further or consider any other perspectives you might have, but I wanted to share my thoughts on why I’m hesitant about moving forward with him.”
Catalina has eliminated the third candidate. Due to several reasons
1. Elementary Knowledge of the ship
2. Poor attitude, seemingly more in it for himself rather than the duties that would fall upon his shoulders as first mate.
3. Even though he is recommended, the way he handles himself shows he might not be fully committed to the position, and has more of an inclination for personal gain over the ships safety.
“If I may chime in on our potential candidates,” Cat began, her smile unwavering despite the gravity of the situation. She adjusted the straps of her leather vest, her bright red hair cascading over her shoulders as she turned to face them fully.
“I’ve been mulling over our third candidate—the short man with the grin—and I must admit, I have some reservations about him,” Cat said, her tone still light but with a hint of firmness. She took a deep breath and continued, “While his charisma might be entertaining, his knowledge of the ship was elementary at best. In a high-stakes situation, a superficial understanding could lead to critical failures.”
She glanced over at Astaroth, her gaze steady. “His attitude also concerns me. The way he sneered at questions and focused more on admiring your fancy clothing rather than engaging with the practical aspects of the ship does not inspire confidence. A first mate needs to be someone who takes their duties seriously, not someone who’s easily distracted by superficial things.... I think most of us noticed his eyes wouldn't leave Astaroth...” Cat, while having never formulated rankings herself, had been keen on asking odd questions to gain a better feel of how someone would respond with troubling, menial questions that wouldn’t seem worthy to ask.
Turning back to Captain Thal, Cat continued, “Furthermore, his high recommendations from a guild seem to come with a caveat—his motivations. There’s something about the way he handles himself that suggests he might not be fully committed to the well-being of the ship or the crew. The crew and yourself need someone who will prioritize the ship’s safety and success over personal gain or entertainment. Not someone that you would have to watch over your shoulder every second of the day to ensure that they’re doing their best to support the endeavors of the crew, and well-being.”
Cat’s smile softened into a thoughtful expression as she concluded, “I believe that, while the third candidate might have his strengths, his overall demeanor and lack of depth in ship knowledge make him a riskier choice for the role of first mate. I believe the need is someone who is not only knowledgeable but also dependable and focused on the ship’s mission.”
She looked to Captain Thal and Astaroth, her bubbly personality still shining through but tempered with the seriousness of her concerns. “I’m happy to discuss this further or consider any other perspectives you might have, but I wanted to share my thoughts on why I’m hesitant about moving forward with him.”
Catalina has eliminated the third candidate. Due to several reasons
1. Elementary Knowledge of the ship
2. Poor attitude, seemingly more in it for himself rather than the duties that would fall upon his shoulders as first mate.
3. Even though he is recommended, the way he handles himself shows he might not be fully committed to the position, and has more of an inclination for personal gain over the ships safety.
Let me be your guiding light
Catalina
