Lt. Silveira: It works if we talk.

[btv.abreu]

((Fitness Center, Deck 4 - USS Artemis))

Vitor shrugged and replicated the new position that T'Nil was showing them.

Silveira: In our last encounter he… “Deaged” me. I look younger than I really am. CloQ thought it best to return me to an old trauma. ::Vitor shrugged:: They can really be a pain.

Salkath: By rights, they seem to be a childish and vindictive adversary. My experience with them was pedestrian and impersonal compared to others. However, they seem to have taken personal interest in you.

T'Nil: Loshirak is next, sit cross-legged and continue your breathing exercises. Quietly, if you will.

Vitor paused, looking at the new position.

Silveira: Admittedly it is one of the most challenging opponents I ever encountered. But how about you? Where did you end up after we split? Have you ever encountered a Q?

Vitor sat and noticed that Salkath had closed his eyes. He wondered if he should do the same but he kept them open.

Salkath: Thankfully encounters with omnipotent beings are exceedingly rare. The logs about most encounters are heavily classified or redacted, and for good reason. We see how poorly they affect morale, there is no need to burden the rank and file over events they cannot control or will likely never see. They tend to favor particular ships or officers. This ship, and individuals such as you, appear to be of the 'unlucky' few.

Vitor smiled and shook his head.

Silveira: Curious choice of words, but I understand what you mean. Fortunately I am not superstitious because it brings bad luck.

Salkath: And after the split and subsequent time-space displacement, I found myself with the captain and others in some alternate-reality penal colony. CloQ ended its charade before I could discern our reasoning to be there. Perhaps it had significance to the captain; she too is a recurring foe to the being.

Vitor nodded. Zie, Genkos and Hallia had faced CloQ three times now, on each ship they served.

Silveira: Yes, she had encountered them one time more than me. Let’s hope they don’t show up anytime soon.

T'Nil: And that concludes our class. I wish you tvi-sochya, or inner peace. I welcome back some of you next week, same time and place.

He bowed to T’Nil and after to Salkath who had done the same to him.

Salkath: Despite what T'Nil implies, I hope you will consider kheile'a again. It could help with perspective. Without distractions and judgemental teachers, it can be quite... soothing. For the mind and body both, even if it isn't always logical.

Vitor raised an eyebrow, he noticed that there was some rapport between Salkath and T’Nil.
But setting that aside he nodded.

Silveira: I appreciate it, but I think it only worked because of your assistance and company.

Salkath: Response

Silveira: The conversation combined with the exercise was what worked for me. I thank you for that.

Salkath: Response

Vitor once again nodded to Salkath. It had been interesting, and although he was originally intending on mankind a different workout, he felt that the poses and movements had tired him enough.

Silveira: Then if we can do it the way we did this time, count me in. Again Salkath it was a pleasure to take this lesson with you.

Salkath: Response

With a final bow and a smile Vitor said his goodbye and turned. Heading to his quarters for a shower and change.

OOC: Sorry for the delay. It was great writing with you and I hope we can do this more often


TAGs/End scene for Sil

Lt. Vitor S. Silveira
Chief Tactical Officer
USS Artemis-A, NCC-81287
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