Akito -does- notice, he tends to look at hands a lot lately. He tries not to stare though. "I've been... uhm. I think the word is bound? For almost a week now. It's kind of nice, I'm enjoying the break, but I am starting to miss home a little. So yeah, I'm new-ish here.

Akito pauses a second and realizes he really ought to introduce himself.

"Uh... I'm Akito Tenkawa. Originally from Mars, 2195, currently serving as ship's cook and temp pilot aboard the Nergal Heavy Industries Battleship Nadesico."