Ty'Sun sat in the darkness of T.O.M's cockpit, calibrating the War Mech's decades-old targeting systems. He was barely following the conversation the others were having, mostly because the sound was somewhat muffled by T.O.M's durable armour.
"Well if we had been allowed to add hydroponics like we had in the original plans that would not be an issue." said one of his fellow shipmates, thought it sounded like a mutter to him from inside T.O.M. "Tando'yare wa... What kind of ship intended for long-term space travel doesn't have hydroponics installed onboard?" Ty whispered to himself. Though to be fair, he understood why they lacked a hydroponics system as the three humans were apparently forced to take to the stars in a hurry.
Having decided that he had done enough calibrating for today, he opened the cockpit hatch, flooding the dark space inside the Mech with light.
"You can say that again, haven't had a good meal in ages." stated Nix, the only nonhuman aboard, aside from himself of course. Obviously they were discussing their ongoing food supply problem. Nix went on to make it clear that bounty work wasn't going to be an option.
Suddenly Charles, the Lucille's doctor, came in with a little fan-shaped device, announcing that he had found something that could solve their problem. Ty listened eagerly as he sat with his legs over the edge of the cockpit.
"This fruit is native to a planet in a system not far from here. It has essential proteins and sugars, and is safe for humans to eat. Don't know about you, Nix, sorry. It should tide the rest of us over, at least."
Ty jumped down from the cockpit and headed over towards the group. "That's all well and good, but since Nix and I might not be able to eat that fruit of yours, what're we supposed to do while you three gorge yourselves on alien fruits. Eat ourselves?"
"Moskov Mason. Considering even Nix's bounty connections may not help us here," Ty turned to face Nix and looked upwards at the six foot and a half tall giant. "No offense intended, Moskov Nix." he said with a wide smile, accompanied with a high pitched hiss. "And if the Jacks cannot install the hydroponic systems in time, then might I suggest we head towards the nearest station or inhabited planet, preferably one with a more... 'unpleasant' reputation. We're bound to get something for ourselves there." Ty'Sun crossed his arms together. "Though I can't imagine we'll accept a job that's too extreme. Just something that'll get us by."