The origins: Whiteout

Chapter one: (part 2) Recurring

(Author's note: I love this video, It fits the story pretty well I think)

(Tweak's pov)
*crunch* nothing more satisfying to hear first thing in the morning then the crunch of a fresh carrot. As I was doing some final adjustments to the computer system, I heard someone coming up the octo-shoot. Turning to the tube, I smiled as barnacles entered the room "morning cap, didn't get lost yet?" I teased. "not yet" the bear laughed, "how are you this morning?" He added. "I'm good. mornings around here have been pretty uneventful so far, at least now I got someone who gets up as early as I do" I said with a small chuckle. Barnacles hummed in contentment as he took the chair next to me "so what's all this do?" He questioned looking over all the buttons and leavers in front of us. "Gee, wouldn't it be great if we had an engineer to explain it all?" I mused in a sarcastic tone while gently elbowing barnacles in the arm. "Are you done yet?" He asked with a laugh. "Yeah I'm done" I replied "just missed having you around" I added turning to face my old friend. "I missed you too tweak, it certainly has been a while since we last worked together, hasn't it?" He said facing me. "Yeah, it sure has" I agreed, looking out into the ocean remembering all the great moments I've shared with barnacles over the years. As he seemed to be doing the same "oh" I squeaked, causing him to jump slightly "what's wrong?" He asked confused. "Nothing, just remembered something I wanted to show you. Follow me" I added, standing up and walking over to the ladder, glancing over my shoulder at barnacles with a smile before starting my way down

(Captain's pov)
After watching Tweak go down the ladder, I slid down to join her "I've still never been able to figure out how you do that" she remarked shaking her head. "It's not too difficult, I'll show you how" I replied. "Alright, you ready?" She asked walking toward a control panel. "Ready for what?" I asked confused, without explanation Tweak pushed some buttons and pulled a leaver. With the sounds of mechanical movement a ship with the appearance of an angler fish appeared "wow, impressive handywork" I said admiring the vessel. "Thanks cap, a few more days and she'll be ready for her first test drive" Tweak explained. "And this is why I recommend you when inkling said he needed an engineer" I smiled. "Heheh, thanks" Tweak laughed flattered, "got a few more things to fine-tune if you want to help?" Tweak explained. "Sure, I'd love too" I replied. Tweak handed me a wrench and we went to work, I think I'm gonna love being an octonaut