Lieutenant Commander Talia Ohnari ~ Team bonding in ruins

[Roxanna Dorion]

((Holodeck 1 – DS 33; Simulation of Broken Tepui Aerie, Klowahka))

Chief Medical Officer Talia Ohnari had been running late. Her third batch of lemon squares had taken a few seconds longer to cool than she had planned for, so, as soon as they weren't going to burn off the superficial layer of dermis on her forearm, she loaded up and headed towards the holodeck, Amelia's gorgeous invitation clutched in her hand. 

While the invite had said casual, she wasn't totally sure where they were going to be. So, she opted for a simple black shift dress that ended at her knees. The sides had iridescent beads sewn in that made rainbows when the light hit it. She paired that with black shimmery gladiator sandals and left her ebony hair down. 

Once she arrived, she had found the buffet table, dropping off her attempts and amends with the Captain. While Amelia's catering was to die for, it had become somewhat of a tradition for the Haliian to bring lemon squares, and usually more than a rational person would attempt to consume in one sitting...but she had misjudged before and promised never again. After unloading her confectionary burden, she spotted two familiar forms, and her ears perked when a certain name was spoken aloud. 

El’Heem: Baba Yaga. Yeah. She’s cool. Amelia, Talia, and I found her in the arboretum here. She wasn’t doing so well in the inadequate pond she’d made home so we shanghai’d her to the life sciences lab.

A grin was already plastered on her face as she approached the new science Lieutenant and the new Com/Ops Ensign. 

El’Heem: You think the backflips are cool, you should see what else she does. She’s a bit of klepto and likes to hide things in her little coconut shell and when you’re least expecting it she’ll pull out the petri dish or whatever she stole and present it with a little “Ta-Da.”

Banks: Response

El’Heem: ::chuckling:: no bribing necessary, you can come visit whenever.

Ohnari: Are you talking about our lady and sovereign Baby Yaga?? ::bouncing on the balls of her feet excitedly:: I love her so much. I was telling Ensign Banks all about her little circus acts when the bristle worms came out. 

Banks: Response

In actuality, Talia had taken a full PADD's worth of Holovideos, and was going for the mobile PADD she always kept on her when a familiar voice filled the air. 

Shayne: May I have your attention please…

For a moment, a brief pout. Baba Yaga would have to wait. 

El’Heem: C’mon let’s go see where they’re shipping me off to.

Talia made a scoffing noise and nudged the Kressari with her shoulder. 

Ohnari: Quiet, you. ::turning to Banks:: Ignore him. About this at least. 

Banks: Response

El’Heem: Eh. Hobart probably submitted for my swift and unceremonious transfer to another quadrant. I’ve made my bed I suppose.

Banks: Response

The eyeroll that followed was almost enough to see the inner workings of her optic nerves. 

Ohnari: Stop being dramatic. You lost your hand, I am sure that is enough of a "Hey don't punch probes" message for a lifetime. ::winking playfully:: Like you could escape this crew so easily...

Banks/El'Heem: Response 

Finding a seat in the arranged semi circle, she sat down and gave her undivided attention to the captain. It was the closest she'd been since his return. He looked...great honestly. His color had improved, his posture was both at ease and in command in the same motion. While he may argue, her decision had been the right one. But she would keep that little revelation to herself, unless he got all weird about it.

TAG/TBC

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Lieutenant Commander Talia Ohnari, MD
Chief Medical Officer
USS Khitomer
C239205ME0