First Secretary Keehani Ukinix - Ice Cream Headache

[Wil Ukinix]

((Amity Outpost - Copernicus Center, Level 14))

 

Keehani: You know, I could always arrange a short internship for her here as part of her studies.  Hands on experience is something I didn’t get much of during my studies, I’d be happy to arrange it.

 

That made Robin pause, surprisingly to Keehani.  And it seemed to cause some angst in her…

 

Hopper: ::Slowly::  Uhhh… I don’t know about that… I mean, not to say it wouldn’t be great experience for her. It’s just…

 

For some reason, Keehani, very briefly, got a vision of some sort of banana flavoured, cold dessert.  She ignored it.

Hopper: ::Drawing in on herself::  …I can foresee some challenges.

 

Keehani moved to reassure the science officer.

 

Keehani: It’s kind of a… I don’t know, ::tilting head from side to side::, I want to help nurture younger people like me that want to get into this field.

 

Hopper: Oh.  ::Blinking::  That’s nice.

 

Keehani: ::Smiling:: One day I hope to be an Ambassador like Rivi.  I’ve realised since being here how much I have to learn before I can get to that point. But-  ::Shrug, confident tone::  … one day I will ::smile::

 

There was apparently some tension from Robin at the suggestion… were things not great between her and her sister?

 

Hopper: Yes… I mean, I’m sure. You seem like someone who can achieve whatever she puts her mind to.

 

Keehani gave her a cordial smile.

 

Keehani: Anyway, I have another meeting unfortunately in a few minutes, but do tell me, is there anything the FDC can do for the SRC, either the Starfleet or civilian contingents?  Science plays a vitally important part of our mission here in the Delta quadrant, and I can make requests to Ambassador Vataix to speed up things.  ::Slight smile:: And your First Officer, of course.

 

Hopper: Hmm? Well, I’m still settling into the role. It’s a very large department, and there’s a lot of work still to do post-upgrades, but progress is being made. I, um, will definitely reach out if anything comes up.  ::Smiling tentatively::  Thank you.

 

Robin stood up and offered her hand.  Keehani matched her, and shook it.  She also sensed that Robin was smiling, but was forcing herself to.

 

oO Wow I really hit a nerve. Oo

 

Keehani: Thank you, Commander.  It’s been wonderful to meet you.

 

Hopper: I really appreciate you taking the time to chat with me. It was great to get to meet you, Keehani.  ::Correcting self::  Uh, First Secretary.

 

Keehani: Oh.  ::Hand wave:: Keehani is fine.  Unless we’re in a diplomatic situation. Then it’s First Secretary ::smile, wink::

 

Hopper: Thanks again – for the chat, and the tea.  ::Smile, slightly less worried::  ‘Til next time.

 

Keehani: You’re welcome.  See you around.

 

As Robin left, Keehani turned to her PADD to see what her next meeting was.  It read, “Luminary Prarim – access to Emissary Ukinix”.

 

Keehani: ::Slowly closing eyes:: oO Oh, by the Four… Oo

 

Sure enough, the Luminary showed himself into the meeting room.

Prarim: Ahhh… The light shines upon you, First Secretary! I have been trying to make an appointment with your cousin, Emissary Ukinix – but every time we have a conversation he seems to forget what we have just been discussing… It’s almost as though there are two of him!

 

After a sharp inhale of breath, Keehani turned to give a genuine warm smile to the Hawlat.

 

Keehani: Luminary.  Lovely to see, you please have a seat.  Can I replicate you a tea?

 

 

[End Scene for Keehani]

 

 

 

 

 

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Lieutenant Commander Wil Ukinix
Starfleet attaché and First Officer
Amity Outpost
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