PNPC Arden Khitsu - Be Polite. Be Civil.
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Feb 18, 2026, 1:56:58 PM (3 days ago) Feb 18
to USS Khitomer – StarBase 118 Star Trek PBEM RPG
((Atrium, Indulgence of Chocolate-Coated Jama’haron))
Although Arden had no particular interest in the usual pleasures of the cruise ship... especially one with such a preposterous name... it did present ample opportunities to make up games of his own. Rather like war games or simply practicing what one might do in a possible scenario. What if the man in the gabardine suit was a spy? Should he be careful? His bowtie might really be a camera?
He stood and began to move among the people ... none of whom seemed even remotely suspicious. Perhaps the man in a blue swimsuit heading toward him with his female companion. He was only a dozen meters from him when Arden noticed that the man's eyes had black irises. A Betazoid.
Arden felt his stomach clinch and his heartrate begin to accelerate. Well, a Betazoid offered a different type of practice. There had been Betazoids at Starfleet Enlisted Command. Each time he met one it had taken some effort to remain calm. To remain in control of his emotions. At times, it had been a struggle. There was at least one on Khitomer that he would have to deal with. Practice would help.
Arden walked carefully along a chosen path that would take him close to the couple but would give the appearance of being merely casual. He was careful not to stare but also to not avoid looking at them at all. Arden was only a few meters from the man when he saw a Nausicaan. He was certain that it was the same Nausicaan he had seen watching Lt Zerva and his Vulcan friend at the safety drill. Once he had passed the Betazoids, he would see what the Nausicaan was up to.
The Betazoid man began to frown and watch Arden closely as they came closer to each other.
oO Casually glance at him. Show little interest. Oo
The Betazoid man stopped and touched Arden's shoulder.
Betazoid Man: Excuse me. One moment please.
Khitsu: oO Be polite. Be civil. Oo ::glancing away from the man in the direction of the Nausicaan. :: If you will excuse me, there is someone I wish to meet.
Betazoid Man: Please. ::to his companion:: Tiahade. Do you sense anything at all from this man? :: She looked at Arden, and frowned.
Tiaharde: Nothing, Eilos. It's as though he isn't actually there. :: to Arden:: What are you? Are you a hologram?
Khitsu: ::clenching his fists and taking a deep breath:: oO Be polite. Be civil. Oo I am a Locet and I am in a hurry. And if you will excuse me, I must be on my way.
Tiaharde: Please forgive us. We have been rude. It is just that you are ::beat:: unusual.
Khitsu: Not many Locet get off planet. Now. You WILL excuse me.
Arden smiled as he turned away from the couple and began searching for the Nausicaan,
oO That went reasonably well. Oo
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CPO 3rd Class Arden Khitsu
Security
simmed by
LtJg Lera Michaels
Engineering Officer
Although Arden had no particular interest in the usual pleasures of the cruise ship... especially one with such a preposterous name... it did present ample opportunities to make up games of his own. Rather like war games or simply practicing what one might do in a possible scenario. What if the man in the gabardine suit was a spy? Should he be careful? His bowtie might really be a camera?
He stood and began to move among the people ... none of whom seemed even remotely suspicious. Perhaps the man in a blue swimsuit heading toward him with his female companion. He was only a dozen meters from him when Arden noticed that the man's eyes had black irises. A Betazoid.
Arden felt his stomach clinch and his heartrate begin to accelerate. Well, a Betazoid offered a different type of practice. There had been Betazoids at Starfleet Enlisted Command. Each time he met one it had taken some effort to remain calm. To remain in control of his emotions. At times, it had been a struggle. There was at least one on Khitomer that he would have to deal with. Practice would help.
Arden walked carefully along a chosen path that would take him close to the couple but would give the appearance of being merely casual. He was careful not to stare but also to not avoid looking at them at all. Arden was only a few meters from the man when he saw a Nausicaan. He was certain that it was the same Nausicaan he had seen watching Lt Zerva and his Vulcan friend at the safety drill. Once he had passed the Betazoids, he would see what the Nausicaan was up to.
The Betazoid man began to frown and watch Arden closely as they came closer to each other.
oO Casually glance at him. Show little interest. Oo
The Betazoid man stopped and touched Arden's shoulder.
Betazoid Man: Excuse me. One moment please.
Khitsu: oO Be polite. Be civil. Oo ::glancing away from the man in the direction of the Nausicaan. :: If you will excuse me, there is someone I wish to meet.
Betazoid Man: Please. ::to his companion:: Tiahade. Do you sense anything at all from this man? :: She looked at Arden, and frowned.
Tiaharde: Nothing, Eilos. It's as though he isn't actually there. :: to Arden:: What are you? Are you a hologram?
Khitsu: ::clenching his fists and taking a deep breath:: oO Be polite. Be civil. Oo I am a Locet and I am in a hurry. And if you will excuse me, I must be on my way.
Tiaharde: Please forgive us. We have been rude. It is just that you are ::beat:: unusual.
Khitsu: Not many Locet get off planet. Now. You WILL excuse me.
Arden smiled as he turned away from the couple and began searching for the Nausicaan,
oO That went reasonably well. Oo
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CPO 3rd Class Arden Khitsu
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LtJg Lera Michaels
Engineering Officer
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