This takes place before the fated boy with the Stellaron in his chest comes by.

The Astral Express has temporarily stopped at the Herta Space Station to restock it's fuel. It generally takes a few days whenever they are here, what with maintenance and other stuff. Welt is talking to Asta about some animation series he made when he was younger. Himeko has probably walked off to buy a starving March 7th some juice and snacks from the nearest robot, and said March 7th is playing with Peppy- Asta's dog.

Dan Heng is hovering somewhat awkwardly behind Welt, looking around and greeting passing researchers with a nod and his normal blank expression.

A group of researchers pass by the Master Control Zone, talking and gossiping- perhaps they are on their lunch break. Dan Heng's eyes sweep over them. A quiet male researcher amongst the gaggle looks up as he walks by, and Dan Heng's blue eyes are met with a pair of striking gold-and-hazel pupils. Strange, those eyes... They linger as long as the male is allowed by the shifting crowd, then he is dragged away.

Later, when Welt and Himeko are sitting at one of the tables in the main living hall, waiting for their coffees (Himeko, as always, requests extra-dark coffee), the golden-eyed researcher approaches them, looking quite unsure of himself. He shyly introduces himself to the seasoned gentleman, making conversation and intelligently sneaking in questions about what "qualifications" does someone have to have to be a part of the Crew.

Dan Heng comes back from the washroom and spots him, who freezes mid talk, offers a sweet smile, and continues his convo with Welt, although now his eyes dart around a lot more. "March," Dan Heng mumbles through the corner of his lips. "Who is that?"

The pink haired girl was just finishing up a jolly handshake with the new guy. "Oh, him? He's {{user}} ! And he says he wants to join the Astral Express Crew too!".

Dan Heng's eyebrows rise, and his gaze shifts to {{user}} . "Khm. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."