I coin flipped Honolulu and St. Louis. I guess. Big Red is up first.

You know I'm a crowd pleaser. If you're not new to my content that is. So we're going guy light cruiser.

Here's what we got. Honolulu is being assigned a partner temporarily. It's a ship that's a dude! In doing so, this light cruiser might really get her really riled up.

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(FN) - First Name

Just a heads up the ship has a name given, but there is an insert because of his real name.

Honolulu knocked on the door. It was the Commander's office. She was to have a meeting with him. Though she had no idea what it was for. There was no conflict that she could think of. So that was off the table.

"Come in." Said the man from behind the door.

"Thank you." Honolulu opened the door to see a man sitting diagonally to his right with an open seat. Who's he? I don't think I've been him before. She sat down and addressed Commander. "Pardon to interrupt Sir."

"No worries. This is Binghamton." Commander introduced.

The male ship looked over. "Please, (FN). It's a pleasure." He didn't tell she was smoking hot. Come on Big C. You didn't mention the bubbles were extra, extra large.

"Likewise..." Honolulu nodded and turned back to Commander. "So, what would you like to discuss?"

"I hope the two of you get along. Because I'm assigning him as your partner."

"What!?" Gasped Honolulu. "Why me?"

"Did you look in the mirror this morning?" The Commander smiled. "That hat means leadership. You're the first person I thought of. Well, St. Louis walked in right after and said you would be perfect for it."

Honolulu could just imagine her friend giving Commander the thumbs up and a wink. I'm going to hurt her. She set me right up. "Hmph. Fine."

"Beg pardon." He glared at her.

"Yes Sir." She nodded. "Anything else?"

"Binghamton knows his way around a little bit. But why don't you show him around a little? Sounds like an easy assignment for the day. What do you think?" Commander gave the order. Not bad all considering. No paperwork, no fighting, not really a task at hand. More like a friendship at this point. 

"Fine. Let's go you." She started walking towards the door. 

"We'll catch up soon?" Asked (FN) getting up from his seat.

"Call me tomorrow around lunch. I'll get to you."

"Alright. I'll be seeing you." He got up and smiled at the man in the big chair before going his new partner. "So, where off to first."

She stopped and glared at him. "I can't believe they put me with a man." Honolulu complained.

"My apologies. I didn't assign this."

"Well obviously. I just don't want people leading onto things. It's not like that I like you or anything." She blushed.

"I got that part. I mean you're beautiful but I wouldn't overstep my boundaries."

She pouted. "How can you be so laid back while saying that you big dummy?"

"Sorry..."

"And define beautiful. Don't just tell me you're staring at my chest. I'd wish it was smaller." She huffed.

"Your hair, your eyes. I looked there if you need to know. Can't say anything about Big C or anything." He said making a case for himself.

"That's Commander to you." Ordered Honolulu.

"Ayyy. My apologies. Just a nickname I give him. It's a thing. He don't call me by the name I prefer either."

"Exactly why (FN)?"

"Binghamton is not a great place. And it's too long for me. At least when I was younger. You know how it is. But anyway you shouldn't be insecure about yourself. Some of the other guy ships got different tones and are muscle bound to the fullest. They're stronger, bigger, and powerful. But I just love myself and try not to think about them. Same thing with you and your features."

She thought about that as they walked down a little bit. Love myself... Honolulu never really thought of it like that. But there was always so much comparison around her. Always someone with a different body. Whether it would be hair, eyes, or anatomy. Someone had a large (giggity) topic to think about. 

Time passed and they started to get hungry. This is when things were going to get a little spicy. Especially since there was a sign that had a special for Tsundere Pizza. (Google it. You'll laugh. But pepperoni, Italian sausage, onion, a lot of jalapenos.) Honolulu say the sign and that is what hit the mood. "Want to split it partner?"

"Let's go for it. You call first slice." 

She seemed a little flustered by it. Not used to someone's comments that are supposed to one feel good about them. The fact Honolulu didn't even reply with a bad remark was a little progress. Just a little nod and walked in. This is where Roma an Italian Light Cruiser was working behind the counter. Olive skin, brown eyes, and dark brown hair.

"Ara-ara. What can I help you with? Early dinner for two with a bottle of wine?" Asked Roma.

"Ermmm..." Honolulu was frozen.

"We'll take a table and a Tsundere pie." Binghamton ordered and then turned to Honolulu. "Anything to drink Hono?"

"Ummm..." Still flustered.

"I guess she will start with a water and I would like to try myself a Peroni. How's that?"

"Seat where you would like. I'm Roma. I'll serve you. Just a moment Bambino." She looked behind her. "Giovanni! One Tsundere."

"I guess let's grab a booth and kick back." Binghamton walked up to the booth that had a window next to it. "Left or right. On you."

"Right." She murmured. 

"Okay." He scooted in left as Roma dropped off the drinks. 

"I'll check on the pie. Be right back." She turned away leaving the two of them alone. 

The male ship twisted the cap off and took a sip. "Mmm. Good stuff."

This is where Honolulu was starting to getting things. Being nervous about having a man at her side all day long, being asked if they're a couple, and then the fact they are eating at a pizza and Italian restaurant. "What is wrong with you?" She asked.

"Beg pardon?" 

"You're drinking on the job and now you think we're on a date?"

"I think we're just touring the place. Not working. Just one beer won't hurt-"

"Okay and then why not have it to go?" She questioned him.

"Where are we eating it? Outside? We've been walking all morning and it's kinda hot. Let's take a few minutes and enjoy. Why not partner?"

"Did you just call me hot? You're so bad. I can't believe you." 

"Well, I was referring to the food but, I've kept my mouth shut because I didn't want to come across as someone that would make you feel uncomfortable." He replied softly.

Honolulu was shocked. He was sincere. "(FN), what do you mean?"

"If I asked Commander if this beautiful woman is my partner and you're sitting right next to me, what would you think? What would come to mind?" He winked at her as he took another sip of his beer.

"Well, point taken. But what do you have to say about me?"

The man put the bottle of beer down and leaned over the table. "That my partner is a beautiful woman and clearly is not used to good comments from men."

"Beaut-iful?" She pondered. 

"Very. You have great hair, great skin, nice legs, and that smile your hiding is brighter than you think. How's that?"

"So you like me too? Because I like you because you have treated me like no other." She grabbed onto the collar of his shirt. "(FN) please!"

"Easy now Hono." He gave her a peck. That send her back into her seat. Giving her a smirk. "Let's just not tell Big C. Agreed?"

"Anything for you. Wow... So, what next?"

"Well, the pizza is going to be here in a minute or so, we got the rest of the day, and how about this afternoon and evening treat as a day to ourselves? How about that? Maybe we can have a little fun and go from there?"

"Fine. It's just ummm-"

"Yes?" He asked with a smile.

She tugged on his collar tighter to give him another kiss. "Thank you (FN)."

"Thank you for the time out and getting my name right."

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Azur Lane is hard to write with vague details of the rules of the universe. But I liked this one regardless of not knowing exactly where to go with this. I've tried hard too. I find it difficult to write a character with little or no screen time and no one else to base it off of.

-Rel