That Guy Zynt

Daww, look at Jam showing off their pursemate, how cute <33

Being the two youngest crewmates on the ship next to a buncha middle aged/senior citizens, it makes sense these two would bond and become fast friends.

Chartreuse and Jam: Cheers! [lick lick lick lick lick lick lick lick] Brass: You two are so gross.

In crewmate culture, I think it is seen as childish and disrespectful to show you have a mouth under the visor. Sticking out your tongue, revealing teeth, or just opening your mouth a little too big that you can see it are all seen as uncivilized and unruly.

Ofc, certain classes take more issue to it than others, but in Char and Jam's case, they don't really care/they like to irritate the grumpy bums on the ship. Especially Brass and Platinum. At the end of the day, they are still late teens/early 20s they have the right to goof off and be unruly and gross sometimes.

Off that topic tho, yes I made a playlist for story inspo. Yes a ton of it is Vocaloid and EDM music. Yes, I projected that onto the characters and made four of them really big anime and vocaloid fans.

Burgundy loves the Teto equivalent of the Among Usverse. Canary likes all Vocaloid media regardless of who sings, and Lagoon is a Vocaloid covers enjoyer. they would absolutely slay at MikuEXPO.

Burgundy: (What is blessing my ears right now?) Hi, Rika. Paprika: Oh! Heya, Burgs. Ya need some'in? (Goodness Cap'n scaring ts outta me.) Burgundy: I have a question. What song is that? Paprika: Hm. Y'know, I don't know the name o' it, but it's a thing called "Vocaloid". I think. My sprouts listen 'ta it. Burgundy: Vocaloid <3

I do believe that auncles deserve to know ballege too. Paprika's had a lot of sprouts under their care in the past, and at least two of them have enjoyed anime and Vocaloid. They're one of those parents who likes to at least engage a little with the media their kids enjoy, so a couple songs made their way into their playlists.

So yes, ripe age of early 30's Burgundy discovered their love for Vocaloid. Should've seen this coming, they love anime.

Jam: You know that Vocaloid song you like? There's an art trend for it! Paprika: That's nice, Jammy, but ya shoundn't bring yer phone'n in the kitchen.

Jam likes to engage with art trends online, so they know Vocaloid music by proxy. They're one of those fans who goes "Oh, that's the TikTok song right?" and you see Canary in the family guy death pose in the background.

Oh, and here's a bonus. A gift to my favorite "people" from yours truly. Teal's dad is @rainbow-wolf120. Maxopake's dad is @pastastrainer.

Alright, like the last post, let's start with the medical staff. Where's the doctor? And the other scientists.

Tangerine - Doctor

A sweetie with lots of secrets

Task: Monitor Burgundy's (and the crew's) health

Fun Fact: They smell citrusy

Tangerine is the on-call doctor of the Sheild. They walk with a cane and have frequent headaches, but none of those will stop them from doing their job as a caretaker. They are good at being stern and professional, but behind closed doors, they are desperate for friendships and care for themselves. They are also a huge MIRA glazer, praising everything the company has done for both them and all their coworkers. They don't want to believe the company is "nice" for nefarious reasons. They just want to believe they are doing the right things letting MIRA have its way.

Fawn - (Astro)Biologist

Unsettling, silent, quick

Task: (Sort of) Study Ore+

Fun Fact: They breathe very loud

Fawn is... a character. They are unnerving, highly intelligent about their field of study, and tend to move in extreme ways. They are really good at contorting their body to weird, uncomfortable angles, and their hands can travel quiet far from their body. This is beneficial for working alone, but when you have coworkers who don't like being startled by their silent contortionist lab partner breathing down their neck, it poses issues. As a result, they were gifted a holiday headset to make noise wherever they go. Doesn't quiet the heavy breathing, however.

Orchid - Geologist/Botanist

Sarcastic, highly intelligent, pretty old

Task: Also study Ore+

Fun Fact: They like plants over rocks

Orchid is the unamused and cynical head scientist of the Sheild. All scientific discoveries answer to them, and they have the final call on any experiments. They are a very hard-worker and a know-it-all with the degrees to prove it. Although they focus on geology, they have quite the green thumb. When they aren't cracking down on piles of paperwork or hounding their colleagues on doing things "properly", they are taking care of the few small succulents and flowers they have in their dorm.

Algae - Microbiologist

Partially blind scientist with a lot to prove

Task: Also also study Ore+

Fun Fact: The bush pet is Buddingson

Algae is another nervous crewmate on board the Sheild. After an accident that left them blind on the left side of their visor, they have been determined more than ever to be the best scientist they can be. Their constant need to prove themselves worthy of their position does cause issues, as they tend to overwork themselves and pick fights with people who question their work or compare them to other beans. This anger can lead to many issues physically for them, with also poses issues they try to hide. Thankfully, pets like Buddingson keep Algae calm and grounded despite everything.

Mira is an equal opportunity employer. As long as you are able to work and be quiet about possible mistreatment, they'll accommodate you.

Platinum - Armorer of the Sheild

A veteran that commands nothing

Task: Keep the crew safe

Fun Fact: Got blown up once

Platinum is a veteran and armorer who believes that their experience in combat puts them on a higher level of authority over other people. In some regard, this is true, as Platinum is the first line of defense against any invaders on the ship. However, their ego goes beyond their role and goes unchecked, often undermining the captain's orders and doing what they think is right (it's usually not). Their combative mindset makes cooperation extremely difficult, and they constantly refuse to budge once they make a decision.

Midnight - Janitor

Tired but determined, very tanky

Task: Clean

Fun Fact: Wants to lay down

Midnight (Full name: Midnight Blue) is a retired Special Forces officer who wants to relax but doesn't have the funds to do so. They pick up gigs as a "janitor", but in reality, they are doing special missions for the MIRA elite. Whether it's keeping supplies untampered with, documenting valuable crewmates over expendable ones, or making sure puppeteer transformations go smoothly, they are very seasoned in their line of work despite their fatigue and poor eyesight. But when they have the chance for something calmer, they're taking it.

Tuscany - Electrician

History-enjoyer, rock-enjoyer

Task: Attempt to fix things

Fun Fact: The dog is named Gopher

Tuscany is a clumsy, yet talented electrician who has worked on many ships and other MIRA machinery. However, this is their first time in space, and with their medical conditions, that poses a challenge. In a rare act of "care" from the cooperation, Tuscany was given a dogmate to help with their condition. With the additional help, Tuscany is able to do all their tasks with ease, along with having the equivalent of a "tracker device" for when things get dicey. When they aren't diligently working, Tuscany is looking at rocks or reading a history book. They know a lot of random facts about both.

First off, the Captain and their First Mate.

Burgundy - Captain of the Sheild

Sweet talker with unshakable confidence

Task: Leadership, stability

Fun Fact: Might be infested with alien worms

Burgundy is the captain of the Sheild (it's a higher-quality, but older variant of the Skeld). They're a confident and well-adjusted leader with a very easy time keeping their crew efficient and high-spirited. They are usually a sweet talker but is used to being very articulate and punctual when the time calls. However, they are still a huge nerd at their core and will lose the professional persona to geek out about anibeans. They've also been a seasoned MIRA higher-up for 10 years, and they are celebrated for their "loyalty" by being infected with mind-controlling parasites. Thank you, MIRA. Very cool.

Lagoon - First Mate of the Sheild

A soft-spoken nervous wreck

Task: Being disregarded

Fun Fact: Likes to surf

Lagoon is Burgundy's right-hand bean and the second in command on the Sheild, although their lack of confidence obliterates any level of authority their position holds. Although being very calculated and a highly skilled planner, their weakness lies in execution both in commanding the crowds and being 100% confident on said calls. They are at their best next to someone better spoken than them who can communicate Lagoon's plans in a precise matter. But if Lagoon wants to truly be the leader people want them to be, they need to believe in themselves more (booo corny).

Next up, the two comms guys doing tasks behind the leaders.

Canary - Communications Officer

Obnoxious gamer on a headset

Task: Talking about nothing

Fun Fact: Loves to cosplay on the job

Canary is the communications officer of the ship. They are a spunky, energetic, and very excitable social media influencer who got the job precisely because they are social media savvy. Does that carry over well into communications regarding ship tech and MIRA HQ professionality? No, but they are an incredibly good bullshitter in that regard. Their love to "be in character" leads them to learn all kinds of thing the character they're roleplaying would know. And right now, it's their favorite anibean's own communication officer, Glitter.

Azure - Navigational Officer

Tired, passive-aggressive, selectively spiteful

Task: Keep the crew on course

Fun Fact: Watches a lot of Anibean (Anime)

Azure is the navigations officer of the ship. They have been on all kinds of ships for around two decades at this point and know a good amount of the ins and outs regarding the processes of ship management. Originally, they were aiming to be their own captain, but their lack of trust in the crews they managed, and their control-freak tendencies made them more of a liability while in a position of power. Instead, they are assigned to keep ships on course for their missions, while their real Captains manage the crew themselves.

Can't have a cooperate crew without the overworked older folk.

Brass - Engineer

Angry, smelly, strong

Task: Reluctantly fixing other people's stuff

Fun Fact: Wants to retire this year

Brass is the senior engineer on the ship. Tired, overworked, and a scent you can smell from rooms away, they are just eagerly counting down the days until retirement. MIRA has already in their words, "taken enough decades off their life", so their spark for the job has clearly been gone for a while. However, they are still incredibly good at their job, which sucks because that means they are constantly put in important positions instead of being left alone. When they retire, they want to start up their old high-school band again.

Paprika - Head Chef

A spicy meatloaf with a smart mouth

Task: Cook

Fun Fact: Enjoys arts and crafts

Paprika is the head chef on the ship. A real "mama bear", they are the snarky yet emotional anchor to the ship. They love to cook, often creating large flavorful meals for all the crewmates to enjoy. They also love spice in their dishes, and if one of the crewmembers can't handle the heat, they get a sad lame meal (if they don't like you). Back at home, they have a lovely spouse named Saffron and a plethora of sproutlings both biologically theirs and fostered by them and their partner. They are very family oriented and take no shit from nobody.

And their interns.

Chartreuse - Welding Apprentice

Sturdy and eager to please

Task: Eagerly fixing other people's stuff

Fun Fact: Hopeless romantic

Chartreuse is an engineering apprentice. Working under Brass, they are a small spark to the ship's morale. They are wide-eyed and curious about ship mechanics and culture, but their struggle to follow instructions makes giving them commands a bit difficult. They are, however, an insanely fast tactile learner, and once they do something once, they have it fully memorized. Unless they are under pressure, then the anxiety messes them up. Also, they might be slightly color-blind which will definitely not cause any issues in the future.

Jam - Sous Chef

Optimistic wannabe leader

Task: Helping Paprika in the kitchen

Fun Fact: Has two siblings named Butter and Peanut

Jam, or "Jammy", is another intern. They were originally aiming to be a shadow for crew leadership (aka being captain), but with the number of crewmates applying for that role, they detoured to something easier to get into, which with their skillset was cooking. As optimistic and passionate as they are for learning the culinary craft under Paprika, their heart still lies in piloting and "captaining", and they eagerly await the moment an opportunity proposes itself to make those dreams come true.

And that's it for right now. The ship does have 15 crewmates on it cuz it's a full lobby.

Ok, bc I don't have thaaaaat much art to show for this story yet, I will give a very brief rundown of the plot and main character.

This story is a somewhat spinoff hypothetical S2 story based on the Hide and Seek game mode in Among Us. It is called "It's Just a Fluke".

This crewmate is Burgundy. They are a captain 10 years in running, who was poisoned with a parasite during their cooperate gifted 10-year celebration dinner.

Taking place before S1 of the Among Us show, Burgundy is in charge of one of the first shipments of Ore+ to Industria. With their team of highly trained crewmates, they embark to one of the asteroid colonies to gather their harvest and return back to MIRA HQ. However, death awaits the crew as the parasite inside of Burgundy fights for control over their body, destroying the captain's mind and body. In the end, Burgundy loses to the parasite, and all hell breaks loose for everyone else on the ship. But they sure as hell are not going down without a fight.

Independently of the plot, Burgundy is a very charismatic and laid-back/fun captain of many different ships. Despite having a very rough start at MIRA, they managed to claw their way up the ranks very quickly and be incredibly well-respected. However, MIRA doesn't appreciate their higher ups asking too many questions, so by infecting Burgundy with a parasite, they attempt to "conform" Burgundy to their imposter-ish ranks. This parasite makes Burgundy much more hostile and skittish than they normally are. And becuase Burgundy's will is strong, the parasite struggles to take over their mind quickly. It in turn takes a much longer, more agonizing time to fight for control.

Burgundy takes lots of medical procedures to try and remove the parasite or keep it at bay, but in the end, it is futile. Almost their entire crew gets massacred. Except for a certain engineer with a soon to be missing leg.

Anyways that's my vague-posting for the day. Maybe one day I'll make actual show-related Among Us art without ocs but we'll see lol.

SO, like I said earlier, I'm self-centered, so I'm going to make self-centered oc content over fanart sorry guys, it has to happen.

Bismuth is a freak in all regards even to the average imposter. Since they are a pure shapeshifter, they maintain all of their alien biology, even the really gross parts, much to the other sprouts' discomfort. However, most of these imposters have been dubbed by me as "New Age Imposters" meaning they are hybrids who have both crewmate and "imposter" blood, or they were converted into imposters but still are fundamentally built like crewmates.

None of them have seen a "friendly" pure-blooded imposter, so hostility is very valid (especially with all the shit these guys go through).

And that makes sense, considering this is how Bismuth looks when they're not copying the people around them.

It only looks grosser when they get older don't worry.