Lt. Corey Wethern - Sacred Coffee

[Corey Wethern]

(The I’vish Gallery, Shi’Kahr District, Starbase 118))

Wethern: Ah sounds like you have been UP to a few things. Oh look who it is?

Arlo nearly choked on their soup in surprise, and Ryden couldn’t help the grin that tugged at his mouth.

Kel: ::teasing lightly:: Careful, Zara, we’ve only just arrived. Would hate to see you go out in a blaze of broth before the ceremony even begins.

Arlo muffled a laugh behind their hand, setting the soup aside with exaggerated care.

Ryden stepped in closer, clasping Wethern briefly on the shoulder before settling into the small circle they’d made.

Kel: So... projects, snacks, and near-death experiences with soup? Sounds like I picked the right table.

Arlo: ::recovering:: Ah, yes sir. I met the other ensigns as well. We’ve, uh, started working on a project together.

Ryden’s brow arched, Corey had seen the whole gaggle of Ensigns out for a walk. 

Ryden: ::clearly play coy... clearly involved:: Already conspiring, are you? I like it. That’s how the best things around here get started.

Arlo: Anything look particularly good to you from the snacks?

Ryden glanced at the nearby spread: neat rows of Vulcan delicacies, finger foods from half a dozen worlds, and something that looked suspiciously like Earth-style cannoli.

Kel: ::pointing:: Those. I don’t care what ceremony or quadrant we’re in, if someone brings cannoli, that’s where you’ll find me.

Arlo: Ah yeah, I tried that while I was on Earth, is it a favorite of yours?

Kel: Favorite? That’s too small a word. They’re a survival strategy. Long day in on duty? Cannoli. Mission gone sideways? Cannoli. End of mission celebration? …well, you get the idea.

Corey picked up a salty Vulcan snack

Wethern: Oh no too sweet for me. I think I'll stick to the savoury.

Arlo?

Kel:: Trust me, it works better than coffee. Well… almost.

Corey looked in mock disdain. 

Wethern: Nothing is better than coffee. If I ever hear anything to the contrary you'll find yourself on a rotation of Klingon physicals. 

Corey smiled at the end to indicate he was kidding. 

Arlo?

Kel: That’s why you make friends in sickbay first. ::glancing at Corey:: Preventative diplomacy.

Wethern: Yeah I've learned don't any anyone that can patch you up, feed you or transport you somewhere. 

Arlo/Kel?

Corey laughed. 

Wethern: Sounds like you'll go far if you keep that mindset. 

Kel/Arlo: ?

The stage started to come alive and the outline of Fairhug had appeared. 

Wethern: Ooo looks like something is happening time to stock up and find some seats. 

Corey gathered a menagerie of snacks on a plate which he wasn't sure was actually part of the exhibit. He looked at the other two. 

Wethern: Trust me you'll want snacks. 

Kel/Arlo: ?

((OOC - Probably a good time to transition to the main scene))

Tags/tbc

Lt Corey Wethern

Chief Medical Officer 

Starbase 118 Ops

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