[sb118-khitomer] Ensign Warr Kmett - He breathed slowly and steadily

[Alex B.]

((Deck 1, USS Khitomer))


Kmett: It's just that I'm a little nervous and excited. Please don't
mind my question, Commander Alora. Sorry. ::He smiled, somewhere
between sincere and playful.:: Would you mind saying something
reassuring?

Shyla: Dat!

DeVeau: Shyla’s right. You have to face your fears.

DeVeau: As for reassurance…well, I’ve yet to meet anyone in Starfleet
whose bite was worse than their bark.

And as she spoke, she stretched out her hand to tap the little button
on the side which sounded a chime within to let the occupant know he
had company.

Kmett took three quick breaths before letting out a long sigh.
Gradually, he felt his nerves settle.

Kmett: "All right... let's go. I'm sure Commander Dewitt will be an
excellent First Officer. But I have a feeling you'll remain my
spiritual guide, Alora," he said with a grin, half serious and half
teasing.

He waited as the doors prepared to open. A new chapter of his life was
about to begin. Strangely, it felt like a game—just as it had when he
was a child, discovering the world one adventure at a time. ::He
closed his eyes for a brief moment.::

The doors slid open.

Dewitt: Response

DeVeau: Commander Dewitt, I’m Commander Alora DeVeau. She cast a
glance at the Ensign and winked as she left room for him to introduce
himself.

Kmett: I... I AM ENSIGN WARR KMETT, COMMANDER DEWITT! ::The words came
out far louder than he had intended. His eyes widened immediately as
embarrassment washed over him.:: I'M... I'M SORRY, COMmander Dewitt. I
didn't mean to shout. ::His voice dropped to a much quieter tone as he
lowered his head slightly.:: I suppose my excitement got the better of
me.

Kmett felt his face grow warm with embarrassment, but there was
nothing he could do now. What was done was done.

Dewitt: Response

DeVeau: I believe we should both be on the manifest of arrivals from
the USS Avignon.

Warr remained silent, simply nodding in agreement with what DeVeau had
said. He decided it was wiser to keep quiet for the moment, hoping to
avoid making another embarrassing first impression.

oO Only speak when you're spoken to... and this time, keep your voice
down, he reminded himself. Oo

Dewitt: Response

(TAGS/TBC)