[sb118-arrow] Ensign Ezra Zerva - Belly rubs and military service.
BC Cooper
((OOC: As per our conversation, I’m wrapping things up))
((Corridor, Deck 3 -- U.S.S Arrow))
Mandy had decided she wanted some attention and stopped the run that Ezra and Commander Waters had started. They only got about half way through deck 3.
Zerva: It’s nice to have that comfort when you need it. When my family moved from the Trill Homeworld to earth, my siblings and I really wanted a dog or at the very least another pet. Mother was very adamant that we didn’t get one on the grounds she would be the one to care for it all the time. Instead we volunteered at an animal shelter for a summer to show her that we could be responsible. Walking dogs and spending time with the other pets.
Waters: That is very sweet. Shelter animals do not get enough love.
Zerva: Unfortunately that didn’t convince my mother to get us one.
Waters: While that is unfortunate for you, I suspect it meant you only
spent more time at the shelter. That is a good cause to turn one's
attention to.
Ezra noticed her smile. He could tell she loved animals as much as he did.
Zerva: Does she like belly rubs?
Waters: If it gets her attention, she loves it. She is a very easygoing
companion.
Ezra gently crouched down. His hands slowly reaching towards Mandy’s belly.
Zerva: ::voice changing:: Do you like belly rubs? Ya? ::smiling:: Yes you do. Mandy likes the belly rubs.
Waters: So, Ensign. Why would someone with animal care hands choose the security track?
Ezra looked up
Zerva: My mother mostly. She worked for the Trill private service during the Dominion War. After the war we moved around a lot as her job kept her busy working for the Trill council. After the Trill joined the Federation, my family moved to earth. My mother became a part of Starfleet security and was assigned to work at the Trill Embassy, as its security chief. I decided to follow in her footsteps. She instilled in me the values of keeping the Federation safe. I sometimes worry I won’t be able to live up to her standards.
Waters: Response?
Just then a call came through…
=/\= We’ve docked with Starbase 33. All crew members should report to the docking bay for departure to the Starbase. =/\=
Zerva: So much for the run. ::stands back up:: Rain check? Maybe we could get a run in later on the Starbase?
Waters: Response?
Zerva: ::to Mandy:: It was nice to meet you Mandy. ::to Waters:: I had fun, even if the run was cut short.
Waters: Response?
Tag, END for Ezra Zerva.
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Ensign Ezra Zerva
Security Officer
USS Arrow (NCC-69829) A240101EZ2