[sb118-butler] Lieutenant. J.G. Alex Forsyth - Models And Memories.

[Robert Forsyth]

((Galactic Hobbies, Deep Space 14, New Bajor, Gamma Quadrant.))

Alex had been to Galactic Hobbies many times, even to the point that a photo of her face was hung up on the wall with the words “The most loyal customer.” So it was no surprise when she stepped inside and was greeted by one of the staff members, which preiviouly for Alex, would have made her uncomfortable, but not anymore. 

Forsyth: Hey Zentru, how's business?

The tall Betelgeusean smiled at the tactical officer as she walked up to the counter,  greeting her like an old friend. 

Zentru: Business is going well, my friend. :: Reaching under the counter. :: Your order has arrived, safe and sound. 

He placed a small brown box in front of her and watched as Alex looked inside. She removed the bubble wrap to reveal a model kit with an image of a Starfleet Pathfinder class on the packaging, as well as another kit of the bridge.

Forsyth: Thank you, these are perfect. 

She placed them back into the box, making sure they were secure.  

Zentru: Happy to help a loyal customer, and I’m sorry to hear about the Eagle.

Alex's smile faltered slightly as she recalled the news on the Federation news service, and she thought that everyone she knew from Denali was gone. It was later revealed that most of the Eagle crew survived, including her friends.  

Forsyth: Yeah, but luckily, no one was killed, and there's a new Eagle now.

Zentru: That's good to hear. I know what it's like to lose those close to you. My son died during the Dominion War, the Battle of Betazed….. 

Alex also knows that feeling, but she also knows that letting loss overwhelm her was bad, and to keep moving forward in their name. 

Forsyth: Sorry to hear that, and I hope you're proud of him. 

Zentru: I am, my son died a hero. :: he smiled, or at least one can do with a beak. :: Anyway, enough rambling. 

Alex handed him some credits, tucking the box under her arm. 

Zentru: Thank you, come sign soon and say hi to Lahl for me. 

Forsyth: See you next time, Zentru. 

Once she was outside and a little bit away from the shop, let out a sigh. It was still getting used to interacting with people outside of her friend group, but she was getting there.

Alex looked at her kits and thought about the Eagle, while sad that part of her old home is gone. She still had her friends and Denali itself, which means the memories of the Eagle will live on with them as well as with her.

   

 [End for Alex]

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Lieutenant. J.G. Alex Forsyth

Tactical

USS Octavia E. Butler

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