"I see this Captain walking [in] my direction.  I keep walking but it was evident that he is coming to talk to me.  I think to myself what could I have done?  He said 'Is that a Halfwing?' to which I say 'yes.'  He extends his hand and says 'Welcome aboard, it's been a long time since I have seen one of those.'  I knew then that it was more than just a pin."