10358: Don't ever ask "What could be worse than Nagamon" ever again!
10358a: "You're so cute! She's so cute! Can I keep her!"~ Derbyshire, holding a stunned Nagato.

10359: "How and why did this happen?!"~ Admiral Gogo
10359a: "Well, since the Derbyshire's destination was Japan and she sank practically in our waters..."~ Summoning chamber officer
10359b: "You are my new best friend!"~ Ooydo as she realizes Derbyshire's cargo capacity.

The room surrounding the summoning chamber was filled with people! People desperate to bring in a new kanmusu, one who could help turn the tide of war and win the fight for their home. For their lives. Everyone had a vested interest. From the lowest midshipman to Admiral Goto himself!

Her end had been sudden. She hadn't known what had happened until she found herself on that frozen plain. Standing at Davy Jones' side.

General Quarters! General Quarters!

She was not built for war. She was meant for peace. To bring the basic commodities of life, the driver of armies, to the world.

General Quarters! General Quarters!

She had tried hard for two days to keep her crew safe. But in the end she was just too tired...

All hands man your Battlestations!

She would do everything in her power to redeem herself for her failure. She would rise and she would serve the world she loved once more!

As the din surrounding the chamber quieted down Goto could see the standard bubbling and churning that preceded a kanmusu appearance. Nagato was hugging herself, ready to unleash Nagamon on the new arrival. Goto knew he shouldn't think it and he knew that thinking it would give him cause to regret it later but he couldn't resist.

"What could be worse than Nagamon?" He thought.

A large shipgirl burst forth from the center, taking one leap onto the edge then down. She spotted Nagato and immediately charged her, embracing the battleship in a hug.

"You're so cute!" She squealed, actually picking up the battleship and cuddling her to her massive upper works.

Nagato was torn between accepting the affection and resisting it. She naturally accepted it and Goto could hear Hopo's cries of jealousy from here.

He gave the new ship another minute before he stepped in, clearing his throat. "Report!" He ordered.

The newcomer let Nagato go and the battleship landed in a heap on the floor. Most other people couldn't hide their sniggers.

Now that she was standing still, Goto was able to get a good look at her. She was fair skinned with dark hair and bright blue eyes that reflected the water of the Tyne. Her rigging was put away but she wore a black T-shirt under a dark leather jacket. Her pants were red and her boots were knee high. She had a build that a supreme body builder would be jealous of and could probably put SEALs to shame! Her earlier statements indicated she had a British accent.

"Sir!" She greeted reflexively snapping to, seeing the stars on his collar.

"Admiral Goto, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. Identify yourself!"

"I'm in Japan..." her voice trailed off as she consulted her compass or whatever it was that shipgirls did when they were confused as to their location.

"Oh I'm in Kawasaki!" She sounded excited. When Goto indicated the affirmative she approached him and held out her hand. In it was a fine sparkly powder. "I'm supposed to deliver this here." She said.

"And what is 'this'?" Goto asked.

"Iron ore of course. I was contracted to deliver it from Sept-Iles. I would be remiss in my duties if I did not." She replied with a faint smile. "This is a sample, for you to confirm its worthiness."

"I see. I am not qualified to accept your cargo but I can direct you to the designated persons. For whom am I directing?" Goto asked.

The girl finally realized she had not properly introduced herself and flushed bright red at her mistake. "My apologies Admiral!" She said. She snapped to again. "MV Derbyshire!" She introduced.

Goto had suspected. Her build to her actions indicated she was an ore carrier. He turned to the summoning officer. "Is this even possible?" He asked.

"Clearly. Since Derbyshire sank so close to our shores and since she was meant to make port here, it makes sense she would appear here." The officer replied.

"I can here you." Derbyshire interrupted. "Talking about a girl as if she's not in the room is considered rude."

"My apologies." Goto smiled.

"Accepted." Derbyshire turned to Nagato and resumed her earlier cuddling. "She'ssocute!CanIkeepher!" She squealed, cradling Nagato between her massive breasts.

Goto groaned. The girl's professionalism had a clear off switch. Then again, so it did for most of his girls. It was just more, manageable.

"You are my new best friend." Ooydo whispered to a distracted Derbyshire.

Goto groaned. This was going to be a difficult girl.