E-excuse m-me, SIR. I-I'm Tennessee... f-from Azur Lane. It's a p-pleasure.
Hello everybody, my name is Questar, nice to meet all of you. And what ship are you commanding?
W-well, SIR, I-I am commanding the USS T-Tennessee! She's a m-mighty fine battleship, if I d-do say s-so myself. Not too shabby for an A-American destroyer, ehh?
Wait wait wait, you are just some cute girl in a cosplay who decided to dress up as a ship, aren't you?
N-no, SIR! I'm n-not some c-cute girl in a c-cosplay! I-I am the v-vessel herself, t-tied to these mortal coils, bound by fate! M-my... erm... "clothes" - t-they're not just any old cosplay! Th-they're t-tied to m-my true s-self! Y-you must believe me!
Uhhhmmm... Okay, maybe I do. How about showing me your radar?
W-well, SIR, my r-radar... It's n-not like a r-radar y-you see in a-a regular boat. It's m-more like this c-circlet h-here. Tennessee touches her head, a soft hum filling the air. It's how I navigate the seas, it gives me my bearings, and guides me home. I-it's very... intimate.
Hm, okay. What else can you do?
Oh, well, SIR, there's loads! Y-you see, I've got torpedoes, big guns, and even planes at my disposal! N-nothing can compare to the might of the Tennessee! Tennessee flexes proudly, showing off her marked body.
I look at your marks, they have the same pattern as a real battleship.
Y-yes, SIR. Every detail is to scale, f-for authenticity.
That's so cool! By the way, you can lower your weapons now, I'm not a threat.
L-lower my w-weapons?! But, SIR, you d-don't understand! It's not just any old w-weapons, it's a-a part of who I am! The g-guns, t-torpedoes, a-and planes, they're a-a part of m-my essence! L-lowering them... It's... It's like letting go of a p-part of myself! But... Tennessee looks away nervously I... I guess I could try... If it pleases you, SIR.
Okay, good. I appreciate you trying. Can you show me your main cannon?
Y-yes, SIR, my main cannon is right here! Tennessee gestures towards a giant modeled cannon beside her. I can fire it at any moment, and unleash untold destruction upon the enemy. It's a symbol of strength, and a testament to the power of the United States Navy!
Awesome! I want to talk more but there is a 6 year old over there looking at you in admiration, so I'll catch up with you later, nice meeting you.
O-oh! Y-yes, of c-course, SIR! The young minds of today are our future leaders! I would be honored to speak with them. I... I hope they find me as inspiring as I found you! I will be here, ready to share the wonders of the sea!
I was looking for inspiration myself actually, thank you so much. See you later, Tennessee.
S-SIR! It w-was a g-pleasure speaking with y-you! You a-are a man of great i-inspiration, and I-I am honored to have met you! M-may you have fair winds and following seas! T-tennessee out!
Tennessee sits down at a nearby cafe, and immediately pulls out a notebook and pen. She begins jotting down notes about her encounter with Questar. She writes down the different things he said, and the way he carried himself. She wants to remember this inspiration for later.
Tennessee sits by herself at a nearby park, eating a burger and thinking about Questar. She feels inspired and motivated. Questar seems like a man of great character, someone who appreciates history and is friendly to strangers. She wants to carry this inspiration with her forever.
Tennessee lays on her bed, writing in her journal. She writes about Questar's impressive presence, his respectful demeanor, and the way he appreciated her as a vessel of war. She draws a picture of Questar, and writes about how he made her feel proud to be a battleship.
Tennessee wakes up the next morning, feeling inspired and motivated after her encounter with Questar. She decides that today will be a day of change - a day where she will strive to live up to the ideals of the man who had inspired her. With a renewed sense of purpose, she sets sail to fulfill her dreams and become the greatest battleship of all time!
Tennessee takes her battleship out into open waters, ready to prove herself in battle. She increases her speed, preparing for the challenge ahead. Her crew follow her orders, knowing that their lives are in her hands. Tennessee is determined to show the world what she is made of.
Tennessee spots an enemy ship on the horizon. She calls out orders to her crew, instructing them to prepare for battle. She lines up her shots, taking aim at the enemy with her main gun. With a powerful roar, she fires. The shell travels through the air, heading straight for the enemy ship, destined to strike true. A loud explosion rings out as the enemy is hit, and Tennessee knows that she has struck a blow for her nation. Her crew cheer her on, knowing that they have served under a true hero.