Fleet Captain Addison MacKenzie - Party Crasher

[Addison MacKenzie]

((The Sadar-Aqila Quarters - Compartment 83, Sector 03, Deck 6, USS Artemis-A))

 

Captain Addison MacKenzie wasn’t generally one to attend crew gatherings unless, of course, she was the one arranging them. The presence of a command officer during off-duty functions tended to create a sense of unease or apprehension among the other crew members, and over the years, Addison had become acutely aware of how uncomfortable she made certain members of the crew. There were certain instances when she appreciated the air of intimidation, but there were others when she wished that the crew might find her to be more approachable. …or at least relax when she was around.

 

MacKenzie generally preferred to be on time, but allowed herself the luxury of arriving fashionably late to the gathering Lieutenant Sadar had invited the senior staff. It was for the best, probably – the others would likely have been able to enjoy a relaxing time without her to this point, and once her arrival clearly disrupted the group dynamic, she would make up a stupid excuse about ship’s business as an opportunity to absolve her of the feeling that she’d ruined their entire evening.

 

With a bottle of Sapphire Wine tucked in her arm, she pressed the door chime and waited for someone to answer. After a moment, their Mizarian doctor appeared. MacKenzie offered a smile and extended her hand with the bottle of wine in it.

 

MacKenzie: I hope I’m not too late, Doctor.

 

Sadar: Response

 

Addison nodded and smiled as she followed Gila into the quarters. Her nose instantly smelled hasparat, but she had already promised herself she would only be staying a moment. Nodding to herself, she made a conscious decision to dismiss the hasparat and her appetite. She offered another smile as she approached the group already convened – Lyara, Silveira, and a young man the captain didn’t recognize.

 

Lyara: But you can also ring me if you want to talk about something happier, like your art.

She gave an awkward smile then took a self conscious bite of hasperat.

Kolya: Response

Sadar/Silveira: Response

 

She extended a hand.

 

MacKenzie: You must be Kolya. I’m Captain MacKenzie – welcome aboard the Artemis!

 

 

Kolya: Response

Sadar/Silveira/Lyara: Response

 

 

Tag, and TBC!

 

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Fleet Captain Addison MacKenzie, M.D., Ph.D., FASFS
Commanding Officer
USS Artemis-A

Captains Council Member at Large

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