The addition of a new crewmate was always considered a special occasion. Unfortunately, circumstances did not always allow for the proper welcome. This time however the winds were in their favor. The Navy was not currently launching a major assault, the crew had returned to their proper ages, and the hold was filled with the finest spirits Himmelin had to offer. Ban had taken it upon himself to raid the stocks of some of this special elixir... for Hawke's benefit of course... or at least that was his story.

A table was set up on deck with an assortment of mugs. The pilfered barrel sat conveniently beside it. The decorations were sparse as if they had been hastily constructed. One mug had already been poured. Naturally Ban had to sample the drink to be sure it was suitable. They couldn't very well test it on a new arrival, could they?

Although Haythem and Elissa had spoken to Hawke before, Ban didn't know what to expect. Sure, he'd eavesdropped a little .. enough to know that they were finally getting another female crew member -which should improve the aesthetics on this ship immensely-, and that she hailed from Elissa's world. He'd missed some of the finer details but it was better to meet a person yourself and form an opinion about them based on your own encounters.

With his eyes glancing toward the nav every so often, he awaited Hawke's arrival.