Ensign S'Rorr - Game Set Match

[S'Rorr]

(( Holodeck, USS Astraeus ))

S'Rorr: You've got a good serve.. Feel like you're read to jump the net and see if you can get some points on me?

Shivara: I believe I can give that a try.

S'Rorr practiced his swing a bit as Shivara moved into position on the other side of the net. In the holographic sky overhead, the greatest of three suns was beginning to sink towards the horizon, painting long shadows across the clay court. He listened to Shivara's sneakers against the ground, the sound of the distant crowds and local fauna.

His served the ball generously, sending in a low arch straight across the court, and he laughed it off when she clipped the ball with the racket and sent it out of bounds.

Computer: Fifteen Love

S’Rorr: You're good! That swing had some power in it. Try again.

The two Caitians traded volleys back and forth. Shivara soon got the swing of things and put S'Rorr through his paces, making him dash to keep up. Considering Shivara's play style, he thought.. determined chaos was an apt descriptor. Every so often she would connect beautifully and send the ball back at him faster than he could actually chase, and though by the end of the time S'Rorr had scheduled the holodeck for he had objectively crushed her, he was impressed by her scrappy style and good sportsmanship.

It was just a fun game, full of light conversation and short breaks for lessons.  He hoped that he had made the game fun for her, rather than intimidating or frustrating.

oO I really need more non holographic friends. Oo

As the sun finally hit the horizon and the Arch appeared at center court, S'Rorr jogged in to meet Shivara there with a toothy smile.

Shivara: Thanks for that. I had fun.

S’Rorr: Same! That was a lot more fun with a partner. I'll catch you later, maybe we can play again!

S'Rorr parted ways and headed back to his small quarters. His racket had been given a little extra love by the talented engineers of the USS Astraeus and when he flicked a latch on the handle, it folded neatly. He tossed it in his footlocker and got himself changed into his uniform.

S'Rorr: Hmmm.. maybe she'd like Baseball, too.

(( End Scene ))

Ensign S'Rorr

Ship's Counselor

USS Astraeus

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