Lt Alex Storm - Little Things Add Up
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Karen Morris
Jul 31, 2025, 10:04:15 PM7/31/25
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((DS224, docking bay))
Little things add up. A smile. A few minutes. A spoken word. A wink. An eye roll. A simple gesture. Each of those things on their own would be appreciated, but when many little things are grouped together, it’s almost as if their value grows on an exponential curve. Spirits are lifted. Hearts are lightened, and gratitude soars. Sometimes the only acknowledgement of that gratitude is a ….
Storm: Thank you, Vitor.
Another smile from her friend.
Silveira: Of course.
Storm: And ... not just for taking my bag, but for realizing I was here, taking time out of your schedule to meet me, for being my friend.
This time a wink.
Silveira: That’s what friends are for.
Storm: Don’t get me wrong. On duty, you’re my boss, and you’ll be afforded every respect and courtesy due you, but ::beat:: today, I didn’t need a boss. ::Alex slowed her pace again and cast a genuine smile at Vitor:: Today, I needed a friend, and that’s who showed up.
This time the gesture was hers - a shoulder bump.
Silveira: We shall see, Leftenant. ::Playfully he nudged her with his elbow.:: Welcome aboard Alex.
Storm: Thanks for the welcome, Sil.
Alex could see his eyes fix on a specific umbilical.
Silveira: I think you know the drill, the Captain is likely in her Office. And Main Sickbay is on deck seven, right above our main area of work on deck eight. I will be speeding up if you don’t mind.
Storm: Nope. Don’t mind at all. Just drop my duffel inside the door.
Another smile and wink.
Silveira: We are on much deserved shore leave, so get settled, get acquainted and we will catch up later. It’s been good to see you Alex.
Storm: Will do, ::Half a grin:: Boss.
Sil sped up, but Alex slowed her pace. In one sense, she knew exactly where she was going from here - the Captain's Ready Room. In another sense she had no idea where she would end up. Life has a crazy way of throwing sliders and curveballs. Only the four deities could know what was coming next.
~*~
End Scene for Storm
~*~
Lt Alex Storm
Tactical Officer
USS Artemis
O240103SK2
Little things add up. A smile. A few minutes. A spoken word. A wink. An eye roll. A simple gesture. Each of those things on their own would be appreciated, but when many little things are grouped together, it’s almost as if their value grows on an exponential curve. Spirits are lifted. Hearts are lightened, and gratitude soars. Sometimes the only acknowledgement of that gratitude is a ….
Storm: Thank you, Vitor.
Another smile from her friend.
Silveira: Of course.
Storm: And ... not just for taking my bag, but for realizing I was here, taking time out of your schedule to meet me, for being my friend.
This time a wink.
Silveira: That’s what friends are for.
Storm: Don’t get me wrong. On duty, you’re my boss, and you’ll be afforded every respect and courtesy due you, but ::beat:: today, I didn’t need a boss. ::Alex slowed her pace again and cast a genuine smile at Vitor:: Today, I needed a friend, and that’s who showed up.
This time the gesture was hers - a shoulder bump.
Silveira: We shall see, Leftenant. ::Playfully he nudged her with his elbow.:: Welcome aboard Alex.
Storm: Thanks for the welcome, Sil.
Alex could see his eyes fix on a specific umbilical.
Silveira: I think you know the drill, the Captain is likely in her Office. And Main Sickbay is on deck seven, right above our main area of work on deck eight. I will be speeding up if you don’t mind.
Storm: Nope. Don’t mind at all. Just drop my duffel inside the door.
Another smile and wink.
Silveira: We are on much deserved shore leave, so get settled, get acquainted and we will catch up later. It’s been good to see you Alex.
Storm: Will do, ::Half a grin:: Boss.
Sil sped up, but Alex slowed her pace. In one sense, she knew exactly where she was going from here - the Captain's Ready Room. In another sense she had no idea where she would end up. Life has a crazy way of throwing sliders and curveballs. Only the four deities could know what was coming next.
~*~
End Scene for Storm
~*~
Lt Alex Storm
Tactical Officer
USS Artemis
O240103SK2
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