Ensign Jaran Jira - Meet Me For A Chat Over A Plate Of Rock
Jira Jaran
((Geology lab, Deck 9, USS Artemis))
Jovenan: That’s okay, anything you can tell me would help. Such as, what kind of formations did you see, what other physical features were there in the area, did you observe chemical or physical properties of note?
Jaran: We came across some very large formations of these rocks, jutting from the ground, but at enough of an angle that we were able to shelter under one from a raging storm. It was a short distance from a large forested area, as well. Of particular interest, they seemed to attract the lightning during the storm, but we were very safe from any electrical discharge in our shelter.
Jovenan nodded.
Jovenan: Fascinating. If my memory serves me right, stones with somewhat similar properties have been found at least on Delphi Ardu IV. The composition is very different, though. ::smiles:: Let’s see if we can replicate it.
Jaran: Yes. More of the danger rock from the death planet. Loving that.
Jovenan took the sample dish to a scanning device and turned to face Jira while it worked.
Jovenan: So, geology isn’t your field? Did you do a biology degree first, like some of your colleagues, or did you go straight for a medical degree?
Jira shifted on their feet a little for this one. They weren't embarrassed, but the answer usually asked more questions than it answered.
Jaran: You'll never believe it, but I actually did my pre-med while studying philosophy. I couldn't immediately bring myself to leave my old life behind, you know?
Jovenan: Response
That wasn't too far off the reaction Jira usually got, but the question to cap it off was new. It showed how little they knew of the scientist. They all but gaped.
Jaran: I'm not even sure how you knew to ask that, but it's pretty astute. Calash Monastery. Do you know it?
Jovenan: Response
Jira moved to the counter next to Jovenan so they could watch the progress of the scan. The structures showing up on the console were nearly indecipherable, so they gave up on trying to meet Jovenan there. They backed themself up to the console and went back to topics they understood a little more.
Jaran: And you? You're Edo, if I remember correctly. I didn't know many Edo left the planet, much less became Starfleet scientists. Why is that?
Jovenan: Response
Tag/TBC