Ensign Spelvan - Tales from the Gorkon

[Tara Miner]

(( Songbird - Deck 9 - USS Gorkon )) 

Spelvan, Fenn, and Crauw were now socializing in the Songbird crew lounge. Ensign Fenn had ordered a Bolian seaweed-like snack that the group was now enjoying.

Spelvan: You mentioned before that this was one of the few Bolian foods that other humanoids can eat - why is that? 

Fenn: Well, a number of Bolian dishes require the ingredients to degrade to the point that would make a lot of other species sick. To us, this adds flavour and changes the texture of the food and the bacteria involved in breaking down the ingredients don’t affect us. This is because the Bolian digestive system is highly acidic so the same bacteria that would give you and Lachlan food poisoning would be completely killed off in my digestive system.  

Crauw: ::Looking at Spelvan.:: You’re coming with me if one day a Bolian invites me for lunch or dinner, my friend.

Spelvan: I apologize for my forwardness. I have an interest in genetics - particularly evolutionary genetics.

He paused, his cheeks burning with embarrassment. Whether it was the soda or an increase in comfort level to blame, he was being more direct than was probably polite.

Fenn: ::taking a bite of Lorrk and covering her mouth:: No need to apologise. I’m glad you said so actually. My specialty actually crosses over heavily with genetics so it’s an interest of mine too. If you need a consult for a project or something some time then let me know.  

 

Crauw: You see, it’s not only the missions that could be dangerous on a starship, if one’s not careful the food can be deadly too.

Spelvan was glad - he didn't know much about Bolians and was grateful to find that this one was more than happy to talk about herself. It was also fortuitous that they both had an interest in genetics.

As for Lachlan's comments, Spelvan had (as far as he knew avoided) food poisoning. But the doctor had had to treat it over this shore leave (due to a crewman eating something bacteria-laden on Deluvia IV) and the experience did not seem pleasant.

Spelvan: Thank you for the offer, Ensign Fenn. As far as food poisoning, Sickbay is more than equipped to treat that ailment should anyone attempt to try... adventurous eating.

 

Fenn: And if you just want to geek out over the latest discoveries, then feel free to contact me. Same for you Lachlan, I bet you’re hiding a genetics degree we don’t know about right? 

Lachlan raised his hands and Spelvan could only assume that the answer to Fenn's jest was a "no." At least, he assumed she was joking. The Vulcan had gotten better at picking up tone when in social situations with non-Vulcans, but he wasn't perfect. Yet.

Crauw: The only degree I have is for mixing drinks, non-lethal drinks even. Some may contain a certain degree of alcohol but that is about it. ::He eyed Spelvan.::  And yes, I do know that can be lethal too.

Spelvan: Vulcans generally do not "geek out," but I would be happy to spend time discussing our shared interest in the future, Ensign Fenn.

Fenn: What's on the drinks menu here? 

 

Crauw: We have plenty of other drinks to choose from and if needed, and I know it’s no comparison with the Brew Continuum, but the replicator makes some good coffee and tea too. ::He smiled.:: Programmed with a special ingredient only known by me. 

 
Fenn: ::thinking for a second:: I’ll stick with lemonade please. 

 

Spelvan: Just some water would be fine, thank you.  

One soda would be enough for now, he figured.

 

Crauw: You know another benefit as bartender? I hear all the great stories firsthand. So I expect both of you to do exactly the same thing. That makes me part of the adventure too. 

 
Fenn: Deal. You keep the lemonade flowing and I’ll tell you the stories. 

Spelvan was not sure how confident he could be talking about himself or his own adventures. Fenn would surely be happy to tell enough exciting stories for them both.
 

Spelvan: I will try my best.

 

Fenn: You must have heard some stories in your time aboard the ship Lachlan. Tell us about some of the crazy adventures you’ve heard about. 

Spelvan nodded, waiting for Crauw to respond.

 

Crauw: Response

 

Fenn: ::adjusting herself to sit comfortably for story time:: It can literally be anything. 

Spelvan: ::hesitantly:: I heard there was an encounter in a parallel universe with the Borg... is that true?

Crauw: Response

Spelvan had tried to keep his voice even, but there was nothing more that he feared than the Borg, who went against the very core of the concept of IDIC. 

Spelvan: I have only been on one mission so far; thankfully it did not involve the Borg.

Crauw/Fenn: Response

Spelvan: We had an investigation on the Klingon colony of veHrom’nagh. My team was in charge of uncovering a drug epidemic.

Crauw/Fenn: Response

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Ensign Spelvan

Medical Officer

USS-Gorkon

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