Ensign Maramox - Great Conversationalist.

[Sunny-Miles Summers]

(( Holodeck 2 ))

Introductions have been going well and Maramox started to feel more and more at ease. And excited. The noise of chatter and music giving them confidence they didn’t know they had.

Maramox: We should see if they have some lemonade. Something citrus-y ::They smiled over at Mark.::

Shimisi: I'll go with the juice too, I want to start easy as the party might be long.

Georgio: Oh! Yes Elias got special drinks for us. ::He beamed at Mark.:: I will try anything he may have for us.

Shimisi: Anything special for you?

Georgio: If you all have juices then I think I want to try one of the holo ones.

Good to start somewhere.

Mark: Response

Shimisi: Good. Then, as the host, how much time do we have until Jalana gives her speech and we're set loose on the party?

The host? Georgio is the host. That’s important to know. They clipped their heels on the ground as they watched everyone talking. Listening is a skill and they will get good at it.

That’s a promise.

Georgio: It should be soon. You know she won't be able to wait long, she's always so excited for these shinies.

Shimisi: I must confess that since I've become part of this crew, my social interactions in these events have improved.

Georgio: Oh what's wonderful honey. Is the crew rubbing off on you?

Mark: Response

Maramox: Yeah, what can I expect to change in me? ::They hoped their tone came off as silly. They weren’t certain if it did though.::

Shimisi: As everyone follows her style, it's hard not to mingle and loosen up. I still find it hard to do it on duty as I have years of following rules, be careful to stand up challenging the way things are and family responsibilities.

Georgio: Oh honey you'll find your own way in the dynamic. Don't you worry about it.

Maramox: This crew is a team and I’m sure we’ll have each other’s backs.

They looked around, watching other groups form. Deciding if they should try their luck mingling with another group. Introducing themselves to more people.

Mark: Response

Shimisi: It comes with the planet and species. But don't worry, I'm starfleet now, not just a Pygorian.

Georgio: Of course you are both. ::He looked confused.:: Is that a biological expression?

Maramox: I believe it’s a… Alliance expression. I think. ::Looking over at Shimisi to ensure their own correctness.::

Mark/Shimisi: Response

Georgio: Oh, maybe it's because as Hologram I have no ingrained culture. Or is my culture fashion and beauty? ::He grinned.::

Maramox: I think that yes, you get to define what it means for you. ::A big smile back from Maramox to Georgio.::

Mark/Shimisi: Response

Holo-drinks didn’t look any more or less appetising than normal drinks. They were curious if they could taste it. Though they doubted it. They smelt their own drink and took at sip. Mimicking their new friend. Was it too forward to think of Georgio as a friend already?

The sweetness of the drink trickled down Maramox’ throat.

Georgio: Oh this.. is this what fruit tastes like? Oh how marvelous! Have you tried it yet cupcake? ::He looked at Mark.::

Maramox looked over at Mark too, fully curious about his opinion.

Mark: Response.

Maramox: I would say fruits are some of the best foods you can eat. If you have the biology to eat them that is. I know Denobulans can enjoy some very hard fruits that others can’t.

Mark/Shimisi: Response

Maramox: I’ll see if we can find a way to recreate the tastes for you two. ::They smiled so genuinely.::

Mark/Georgio: Response.
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Ensign Maramox (they/them)
Medical Officer
StarBase 118 Academy
C240209M12
@pickledpike on discord (they/he)