Onboard the Westphalia

[Hans von Goeben]

Eventually, Izumi started to realise that the glowing bottons and flickering lamps might be the only welcoming committee in the hangar. While waiting, her eyes have gotten used to the dimmed light.
The closer one looks at the structures and ornaments at the wall, the more slight wear marks can be noticed, and here and there, sheets of papers and cigar stubs lie around. The second impression can not be discribed as chaotic, but the heyday of the hangar sure is over...

The eerie silence that was emphasised by the monotonous humming of life support systems, is suddenly cut by dozens of huge, bright floodlights being simultaniously activated with loud clicks.

Seconds later, at the other side of the hall, a double-winged metal sliding door opens. A male steps through the entrance, quickly making his way down the small steps. He approaches energetically with open arms and a big smile on his face.

Since the floodlights felt like a sun exploded in front of her eyes, Izumi hasn't fully noticed her new employer until he was only a few meters away:

Following the saying "Like master, like man", the rather bizarre liner fits its' Captain's appearance.
The tall, scraggy man is dressed in a long, white laboratory coat, blue jeans and black shoes. Inside the numerous pockets of the coat, various small devices, and especially loads of pens are carried around. He wears a short three-day-stubble, rectangular glasses with blue lenses, topped by a rather wild hair style.

"Sorry for the letting you wait, Miss Nessel!", Hans von Goeben exclaimed, "I forgot to prepare an adequate welcoming drink, so I had to do this first. Etiquette has to be respected, isn't it?", he smiles and takes Izumi's hand for a firm, yet gentle handshake.
"But anyways, welcome onboard The Westphalia! Glad you are finally here! I hope you had a safe flight?" Hans is shaking her hand during the whole greeting while the fat grin won't go off his face.

He releases her with an emphasising nod.