Commander Wil Ukinix - The Weight
Wil Ukinix
((Shi’kahr District, Amity Outpost))
Keehani: What’s wrong?
Ukinix: How about, it’s hot and heavy in this district?
An Amused Keehani pushed Wil on the arm.
Keehani: Don’t be so soft, Wil Ukinix, to use your own phrase.
Ukinix: Oi, I’m not soft, It’s just… hot and heavy.
A little smirk flickered on his face.
Ukinix: Kinda like, you and Aitas, right?
Keehani: ::Smacks his arm:: Hey!
She quietly scowled at him and rolled her eyes, 9.5 on the Keehani scale (of course), before crossing her arms.
Ukinix: Well you two *are* an item, right?
Keehani: No! We just… you know.
Wil wiped sweat from his forehead, as his smirk returned.
Ukinix: Horizontal folk dancing?
Keehani: ::furrowed brow:: Oh, I’ve never heard of that, is that an Earth trad-- ::sensing Wil’s amusement, sarcastic:: Oh, very funny. You’re *hilarious*.
Wil simply said nothing, and laughed, while feeling like the ground was trying to suck his legs into the ground.
Ukinix: ::slight exasperation:: Bloody hell, this district.
Keehani: *Another* term of yours is, “suck it up princess”-- ::pointing:: There they are.
As they rounded a corner, Wil spotted Aitas and Seleya in some sort of martial arts type sparring. Seleya expertly looked like she was going to attack Aitas high, but then brilliantly went for Aitas’ leg. Wait, wasn’t that her sore leg? oO Wow, tough crowd. Oo
Keehani, also sweating slightly, carrying her suit jacket in her hand to allow herself to remain cool in her purple, lightweight designer shirt, simply smiled and watched the two. In her other hand, she carried a small black bag. The Consul kept a keen eye on Aitas, wondering if they both knew they were being watched or not.
Aitas: Response
Seleya: Not going as easy on you this time.
Aitas: Response
Seleya: Yah, I need more practice with the off hand, I feel I am not as precise with it.
Aitas: Response
Wil stepped forward, despite his legs feeling like they were made of concrete, and clapped his hands.
As he did, Keehani interlocked her fingers in front of her body, and gave Aitas a warm smile.
Ukinix: Nice work, you two! Bruises? Is that a specific martial art you two are doing?
Aitas/Seleya: Response
Ukinix: My first ever First Officer on Veritas, Commander Delano, he’s half Vulcan and taught me some Suus Mahna kata moves. I haven’t done them in ages.
They were a meditative exercise, and helped him during that first year as Ensign when his Betazoid sensing of other’s emotions became a struggle again, in a new environment - which sometimes, given the nature of Starfleet, could be tense. Emotions from others sometimes became “noisier” than usual, making it hard to concentrate on his job as Engineer.
Aitas/Seleya: Response
Ukinix: I’m here to practice another martial art. “Ukinix Pinribbonus”. And here is the first move. ::To Keehani:: Consul Ukinix?
Keehani: ::Under her breath, quietly, slight eyeroll:: “Pinribbonus”…
Well Wil thought it was a little funny. And creative. As a Matriarch Ascendant, Keehani was *literally* a princess, and this time she could suck it up.
Ukinix: Lieutenant Seleya of Khanda. Firstly, congratulations on your promotion, it’s thoroughly deserved. While you may have drifted into the Delta Quadrant by everyone’s surprise, including your own, your actions have not gone unrecognised. Firstly, for getting our medical team back to Amity to treat the injured, and helping them out, you’ve been awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon. Congratulations, Seleya. Keehani?
Keehani moved forward (mainly because Wil was stuck in place now due to the heavier gravity) and placed the ribbon on Seleya’s clothing.
Seleya: Response?
Ukinix: But let’s not forget what you did for Amity. You persisted and survived on a Vaadwaur ship travelling to the Delta Quadrant in underspace, and delivered some very important intel to me - the location of the Vaadwaur base, which is helping us in our attempts to map the underspace corridors in the nebula. You did this under duress, after having drifted into Trenvonn space, and continued duty while injured. For this, you’re awarded the Silver Star Ribbon. Congrats, Lieutenant.
Keehani smiled, as she retrieved the ribbon from the second labelled box, and then once again affixed it to Seleya’s outfit.
Keehani: ::Offering hand:: Congratulations, and thank you. The FDC looks forward to working with you in your new unique role.
Seleya: Response
Aitas: Response
Ukinix: Ah yes, another one who continued their duty through injury. You freaked me out, that deserves a ribbon. But instead, you’ve been awarded some *real* ribbons, First Secretary. The Joint Meritorious Unit ribbon is awarded to you for working with the Trenvonn, and the Diplomacy ribbon, of course, for negotiating with Shanaak to get Seleya back from Trenvonn space. Keehani?
With a big smile, Keehani stepped forward and pinned the two ribbons on her very close friend…
Aitas: Response
…then reached into the bag one more time as Wil spoke.
Ukinix: Actually I lied before, you did receive a ribbon for freaking me out, and continuing your duties diligently through your injuries. For that, I’ve awarded you a Captain’s Commendation.
Congrats, Aitas, and thank you from Starfleet.
Aitas: Response
Seleya: Response
Ukinix: Well then, we’ll let you get back to killing each other, yeah?
Seleya/Aitas: Response
Tags/TBC!
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Envoy Keehani Ukinix
Consul, Diplomatic Mission to the Delta Quadrant
Federation Diplomatic Corps, United Federation of Planets
and
Captain Wil Ukinix
Starfleet attache and Commanding Officer
Amity Outpost
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