PNPC Atan Lera, Fleeing the Heat

[Jennifer R. Povey]

(( USS Constitution - Observation Lounge ))

So, that was an interesting message over the PA. Get away from the hull. Lera eyed the windows, through which she could still see the nebula. It was pretty, and she didn't want to leave.

Heating the hull? She had no idea the ship could do that, but she took the grownups at their word. She was a teenager now, but not yet into the Rebellious Phase all adolescents went through as their brains developed rapidly and their hormones went in all directions.

She was already starting to experience the hormones and she did not like it.

With a reluctant sigh, she stood up, and considered where to go. The schoolroom was pretty central. So were her quarters. She thought of going to visit Sarek, but the dolphins would be on heavy duty right now, assisting with navigation. It wasn't good to disturb him.

Lera: Computer, locate Atan Evria.

Computer: Atan Evria is in Science Lab 3.

Okay, mom wasn't to be disturbed either, and her sister was almost certainly still on the bridge. With an even more reluctant sigh, she started to make her way towards her quarters. It wasn't exactly where she wanted to be, and she was pretty sure the cat was in T'Seva's quarters right now. While she had permission to get the animal, the last thing they needed was for Dara to go on walkabout right now.

She'd probably head right for the hottest part of the ship then regret it, being a cat.

How old did she need to be for the junior cadet program? Another year...or was it two years...before she could make herself more useful

For now, she was used to staying out of the way, but it really wasn't enough anymore. Not for her.

Atan Lera

Child...oh wait, teenager
USS Constitution
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