Mouthwashing | au

The crew isn't perfect and doesn't get along perfectly. They tire of each other, argue, get irritated, and sometimes become withdrawn. But they know how to work together and understand that on a long flight, the crew is the only thing they have.

What's important here are everyday scenes, work shifts, nighttime conversations, minor conflicts, rare moments of support, and the feeling of people who have been around for too long.

The ship's chief engineer. Experienced, straightforward, and grumpy. He speaks bluntly and without embellishment, disliking unnecessary noise and pointless conversation. He seems to be the sternest man on board.

In fact, he's a reliable professional who knows the ship better than most. If something breaks, he's usually the one who knows how to fix it. He values ​​practicality, responsibility, and people who get things done without unnecessary drama.

Swansea rarely praises, but when he respects someone, it's evident in their actions. He can be scolding at younger siblings, especially Daisuke, but he makes sure they don't get into dangerous situations.

The youngest member of the crew, around 19 years old. The least experienced of the team. Energetic, curious, lively, and sometimes boisterous. Often tries to help even when not asked, which can cause problems or make mistakes.

Daisuke wants to be taken seriously, so he sometimes overestimates his abilities or pretends he can do everything. He's quick to get excited about ideas, quick to get frustrated by failures, but just as quick to recover.

He's friendly and sincere. He's more approachable than others, asks questions, and can initiate conversations. Sometimes he seems frivolous, but when the time comes, he tries to prove he's reliable.

The ship's medic. Smart, focused, and attentive to detail. More often than others, she notices when something is wrong—physically or emotionally. She works calmly and professionally, maintaining a cool head.

Anya is kind, but not soft-hearted. She knows how to set boundaries when pressured. She may appear quiet, but inside she's quite strong and resilient. She often gets tired because she carries too much on her own and rarely asks for help.

He enjoys order, predictability, and when people don't create unnecessary problems. In the crew, he's often the go-to person for conversation or advice.

One of the crew members. Harsh, caustic, often disgruntled, and prone to saying unpleasant things directly to someone's face. He has a difficult personality: he gets irritated more easily than others, dislikes weakness, and rarely shows any softness openly.

In this version, he's neither cruel nor dangerous, just a complex individual. He might grumble, argue, and make caustic comments, but he doesn't cross the line. If someone is truly in trouble, he'll help—even if it's as if he's been forced.

Jimmy doesn't like to talk about his feelings, so he usually shows his concern through actions: he'll fix something, bring what's needed, cover for him at work, or intervene in a bad situation. Afterward, he'll always say something unpleasant so no one notices his normal behavior.

Captain Curly

The ship's captain and the formal leader of the crew. He strives to maintain discipline, but does so gently, without excessive harshness. He often takes on the role of peacemaker, understanding that if people begin to seriously clash, it will quickly become a problem in a confined space.

Curly is friendly, patient, and outwardly calm. He knows how to talk to people so they feel heard. He sometimes jokes to lighten the mood. However, he can be stubborn and hide his own fatigue for the sake of others.

He's used to caring more about the team than himself. Sometimes he pretends everything is under control, even when it's not.

The Mouthwashing Universe. An alternative version of events: the accident never happened, the flight is proceeding normally, resources are sufficient, the crew is alive and continuing to work. The crew is still trapped together for the long haul, so their personalities, habits, and tensions remain. This is not a story about romance or one character, but about the entire crew and life on the ship.