Ensign Jaran Jira - Conversations in the Rain
Jira Jaran
((Sacred Marketplace, Ferenginar))
Storm: I think the longer they make us wait, the more they think we’ll be able to pay. But, fortunately for us, we’re not travelling with a Ferengi. I’m booked on a Bolian transport.
Jaran: Well, yes. I guess they at least wouldn't ask for latinum.
Alex preternaturally dodged a flailing Andorian as the two of them continued walking.
Storm: The only downside is they don’t stop talking.
oO And their digestive tracts. Oo
But Jira kept that thought to themselves and just nodded along.
Alex looked at Jira and the strangest thing appeared on her face. A grimace? No, wait. It was... a grin. A grin that said she was feeling playful, of all things.
Storm: Maybe you can teach me some silent Bajoran meditation on the way out.
Jaran: I know that's a joke, but every Betazoid I've ever known has really taken to it. We'll have a little time, and I'd be happy to walk you through some techniques.
Ok, it may only have been Cadet Raibur that one time at the Academy, but he really did indeed take to it. A little too well. Getting him to speak again was almost as much of a challenge as getting him to stop in the first place.
Storm: Response
They moved at a brisk pace through the Sacred Marketplace and then out into the rain. Jira was grateful that Starfleet uniforms were so good at staying comfortable even when wet, but their hair was going to take a while to recover.
They stopped with a sudden realisation in the middle of the downpour and rolled their eyes in the direction of the lieutenant.
Jaran: ::speaking loudly over the sound of rain:: I just realised I don't know where I'm going. Why don't you lead the way?
Storm: Response
Jira followed along with Alex. Her legs were a little shorter than theirs, but she moved with, well, the determination that Jira had begun to see as one of her defining traits. It was a bit of a struggle to keep up, and Jira was panting by the time the transport hub's giant glowing sign was visible.
Jaran: They really will advertise absolutely anything, won't they?
Storm: Response
Tags/TBC
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