Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron - Just a single step
Kaitlyn Kalor
((Shuttle Craft, Orbit Above Eastern Asia, Earth, Sol, UFP))
Is’Kah sat on the bench in the back of a small private shuttle with ORBITS STRATODIVING in bright red lettering across the hull. The hybrid wore a wingsuit designed for orbital skydiving, although the helmet rested between zhen hands, head tilted to stare at the faceplate.
There was a slight sheen to Is’Kah’s forehead, nerves already a mess by the thought of leaping out of a perfectly good spacecraft. Flying always was a problem for the hybrid, something that the hybrid knew was an illogical fear, but one that zha had since zhen early teens. Zha spoke to Ada, a hint of fear lacing her voice.
Is’Kah: Why did I agree to this, Azura? I hate flying so much that it was one of the two classes I barely passed in the Academy.
The other woman laughed sheepishly at zhen remark while checking her harness and suit.
Ada: I know how and why I convinced you to join me, but I can't account for your decision. Maybe it was me telling you "conquering our fears together will build camaraderie and friendship"? That's what got me into it, I liked that line. I hope it's true.
A smile grew across Is’Kah’s face. Ada was right, the line really hooked zhen, resulting in their current position.
Is’Kah: We could have just beamed down and walked into the club, but, noooo, you talked me into leaping out at 120 kilometers above East Asia, then going dancing.
Ada: Girl, do you have any idea how hot we're going to look skydiving into the club?
Is’Kah was about to respond that zha didn’t have any idea, but was interrupted by an alert.
A red light started flashing, signifying it was time to depressurize the hold. Exhaling slowly, Is’Kah locked zhen helmet in place. After taking a moment to double-check the integrity of each other's suits, the hybrid smiled at Ada. Now that it was time, zha started using Vulcan techniques to control zhen emotions, shoving the anxiety into a tight, little box in zhen mind.
The outfit Azura had shown zhen before they suited up, a beautiful bodysuit that outlined her with black, lavender, and dusty pink, which provided the proper emphasis on her figure that would draw a few eyes. The woman had her red hair pulled back, with a pair of mid-calf “combat” boots that pushed her 32 centimeters taller than Is’Kah, even though the hybrid was wearing zhen own heels that raised zhen height to 160 cm.
Under the diving suit, the hybrid had done zhen make-up to accent zhen cheekbones, smokey eyes, black lipstick, and a bar that lit up under black light went through zhen left ear. Zhen's dark brown hair was combed to the right, hanging just below zhen ear, while the left side was freshly shaven, showing off zhen spots.
Zhen outfit was a black leather strapless top, along with tight leather pants and high heels that strapped around zhen ankle and across the feet, just above zhen's toes, which were painted a light purple, with matching fingernails.
Is’Kah: Do you want to go first?
The jump door opened, showing the gravity of Is’Kah’s choices. Zha looked up when Ada spoke, fear lurking behind her brown eyes.
Ada: What if we go together?
The hybrid's eyes went wide, panic flashing through them for a moment. Is’Kah nodded before zha realized that Ada probably couldn’t see it.
Is'Kah: Let’s do it.
Taking Ada’s hand, Is’Kah rose and steadied zhenself with zhen left hand. The hybrid half expected a countdown, but was pleased to hear they were going to leap.
Ada: Ready?
Grinning, Is’Kah nodded.
Is'Kah: I believe the appropriate phrasing for this is “Leeeeerrooooyyyyyyyy Jeeeennkinnnns.”
Out they went, falling without any of the visual cues that a body would expect. The lack of sensation was slightly disappointing, but at the same time, comforting.
Ada: Whoo! ::she laughed:: They say it gets easier to stomach when you hit terminal velocity. But this is kinda fun already??
The hybrid forced zhen eyes open, the view mesmerizing. While looking around, Is’Kah felt zhen body relaxing from zhen anxiety and fear melting away. A soft giggle managed to transmit before speaking.
Is'Kah: Oh wow. This is amazing. It doesn’t even feel like we’re falling.
Ada: Response
Slowly, the hybrid let go of Ada’s hand, slowly shifting into a skydiver’s pose while a broad grin formed. Zhen emotions from the moment zha was asked to leap out seemed so silly now.
Is'Kah: Why was I so scared of this? Illogical fears, that’s why.
Ada: Response
Glancing at zhen monitors on zhen forearm, Is’Kah noted their speed.
Is'Kah: Oh, I bet we could go so much faster than 453 kph. ::Beat:: Last one down buys the first round.
Zha taunted before streamlining zhenself and diving for the ground.
Ada: Response
Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron
Chief of Security and Tactical
USS Chin’toka
R240101I14
Pronouns:
She/Her (Player and Character)
Zha/Zhen (Character)