Lt. Cmdr. V'Len Kel - let sleeping dogs lie
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Don K
Mar 31, 2026, 2:24:50 PM (14 hours ago) Mar 31
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((47 Lounge, Deck 4, USS Ronin))
The 47 Lounge was becoming more crowded by the minute. It was not atypical given the fact that it was shore leave and there was a shift change. Under the table Mork from Ork continued to snore and V'Len was fairly certain his pant leg was becoming damp with the canine's unending supply of saliva. He tried to ignore the feeling as he and Raga dispensed knowledge to the young ensigns who had joined him. There was first Jace Ryen, but additionally Kelor Zh'taan had come along to join the group.
Kel: Believe it or not I started out in Medical. My shift to Chief Science Officer is fairly recent.
Zh'taan: Under what circumstances did you become Chief Science Officer then?
Knight: What made you switch it up?
Ryen: That's quite a shift. Still, I guess it gives you a different way of looking at problems. I have often second-guessed my decision to pick Security. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for the position, and I believe I will succeed at it... But the thought of tinkering with engineering problems, well, it does cross my mind often.
Without warning Ryen rose and turned to head out of the 47 Lounge. V'Len might have been surprised, but he knew Jack. Security officers always seemed to be on the go.
Raga: While that’s somewhat strange to me, only because for my people once you know your profession that’s what you do for the rest of your life. We don’t ever change jobs. That said, this is Starfleet. If you like to tinker I’m sure Commander Tucker wouldn’t mind having some extra help from time to time. Even if it’s in downtimes outside your duties in Security.
Kel: Well that's one reason I enjoy Starfleet, it never gets boring.
Knight: I guess that’s one way of looking at it.
Zh'taan: That seems harsh to me. Where I come from, offenders are sent to prison in the best cases, otherwise it’s a duel to the death, which isn’t necessarily better...
Raga: Everyone has that reaction. ::he sighed:: My people have their reasons. And I’m here, and happy. If you’re that curious I can explain more though that’s a conversation for another time. ::to Kel:: Changing subjects, I don’t suppose you’ve heard anything back from the Constitution about that prosthetic for Sylara?
V'Len gave the XO a sympathetic look. Let me speak to Dr. Beck. I've not seen antying come through.
Zh'taan: It seems to me that the Constitution discovered an uncharted planet in the Rigar Nebula. The planet Syraya, I believe.
Knight/Raga: Response
V'Len smiled at Zh'taan.
Kel: You're a step ahead of me if you're up on the Connie's mission reports. I'm trying to get everything collated from the Ronin's last mission.
Zh'taan: It seems to me that this planet is surrounded by a nebula, which could very well be a stellar nursery.
Kel: ::chuckling and looking at Raga:: Have we been in a nice peaceful nebula? Ever?
Raga/Any: Response
Knight: Are any of you musically inclined?
At this V'Len straightened up and gave the Sergeant his full attention.
Kel: ::excitedly:: Indeed, yes. I had a previous host who was a musician. I play guitar. I like to get out and give a little show every now and again.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Knight: I play a few, and sing a bit. I prefer guitar, but piano is my specialty. At a young age, Kerelians are encouraged to find their way into the arts and Kerelian culture.
Kel: I find the guitar playing helps balance out the scientific side of my brain.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Knight: Yeah, my Dad is a scientist, and my dear mother is out on tour, which seems like the entire time I’ve been alive. ::nervous chuckle::
Kel: Must be tough. Most of my family is back on my homeworlds. Jack Kessler grew up in Starfleet, you should have a support group.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
V'Len's chili dog was not fully consumed and he only hoped his root beer would hold out. He was loath to disturb Mork who would likely awaken refreshed and energetic.
Kel: My brother Kos is out in the islands somewhere. He's Andorian, a freighter captain.
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Kel: He's a very old school Andorian. We're both clan Reiji, very traditional. What about you Kelor? Do you have deep clan ancestry back to the days of the Empire?
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Kel: What about you Raga? Any royal blood in those veins?
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Tags/TBC
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The 47 Lounge was becoming more crowded by the minute. It was not atypical given the fact that it was shore leave and there was a shift change. Under the table Mork from Ork continued to snore and V'Len was fairly certain his pant leg was becoming damp with the canine's unending supply of saliva. He tried to ignore the feeling as he and Raga dispensed knowledge to the young ensigns who had joined him. There was first Jace Ryen, but additionally Kelor Zh'taan had come along to join the group.
Kel: Believe it or not I started out in Medical. My shift to Chief Science Officer is fairly recent.
Zh'taan: Under what circumstances did you become Chief Science Officer then?
Knight: What made you switch it up?
Ryen: That's quite a shift. Still, I guess it gives you a different way of looking at problems. I have often second-guessed my decision to pick Security. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for the position, and I believe I will succeed at it... But the thought of tinkering with engineering problems, well, it does cross my mind often.
Without warning Ryen rose and turned to head out of the 47 Lounge. V'Len might have been surprised, but he knew Jack. Security officers always seemed to be on the go.
Raga: While that’s somewhat strange to me, only because for my people once you know your profession that’s what you do for the rest of your life. We don’t ever change jobs. That said, this is Starfleet. If you like to tinker I’m sure Commander Tucker wouldn’t mind having some extra help from time to time. Even if it’s in downtimes outside your duties in Security.
Kel: Well that's one reason I enjoy Starfleet, it never gets boring.
Knight: I guess that’s one way of looking at it.
Zh'taan: That seems harsh to me. Where I come from, offenders are sent to prison in the best cases, otherwise it’s a duel to the death, which isn’t necessarily better...
Raga: Everyone has that reaction. ::he sighed:: My people have their reasons. And I’m here, and happy. If you’re that curious I can explain more though that’s a conversation for another time. ::to Kel:: Changing subjects, I don’t suppose you’ve heard anything back from the Constitution about that prosthetic for Sylara?
V'Len gave the XO a sympathetic look. Let me speak to Dr. Beck. I've not seen antying come through.
Zh'taan: It seems to me that the Constitution discovered an uncharted planet in the Rigar Nebula. The planet Syraya, I believe.
Knight/Raga: Response
V'Len smiled at Zh'taan.
Kel: You're a step ahead of me if you're up on the Connie's mission reports. I'm trying to get everything collated from the Ronin's last mission.
Zh'taan: It seems to me that this planet is surrounded by a nebula, which could very well be a stellar nursery.
Kel: ::chuckling and looking at Raga:: Have we been in a nice peaceful nebula? Ever?
Raga/Any: Response
Knight: Are any of you musically inclined?
At this V'Len straightened up and gave the Sergeant his full attention.
Kel: ::excitedly:: Indeed, yes. I had a previous host who was a musician. I play guitar. I like to get out and give a little show every now and again.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Knight: I play a few, and sing a bit. I prefer guitar, but piano is my specialty. At a young age, Kerelians are encouraged to find their way into the arts and Kerelian culture.
Kel: I find the guitar playing helps balance out the scientific side of my brain.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Knight: Yeah, my Dad is a scientist, and my dear mother is out on tour, which seems like the entire time I’ve been alive. ::nervous chuckle::
Kel: Must be tough. Most of my family is back on my homeworlds. Jack Kessler grew up in Starfleet, you should have a support group.
Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
V'Len's chili dog was not fully consumed and he only hoped his root beer would hold out. He was loath to disturb Mork who would likely awaken refreshed and energetic.
Kel: My brother Kos is out in the islands somewhere. He's Andorian, a freighter captain.
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Kel: He's a very old school Andorian. We're both clan Reiji, very traditional. What about you Kelor? Do you have deep clan ancestry back to the days of the Empire?
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Kel: What about you Raga? Any royal blood in those veins?
Knight/Raga/Zh'taan/Any: Response
Tags/TBC
Lieutenant Commander V'Len Kel
Chief Science Officer/Second Officer
USS Ronin NCC-34523
T239811VK2
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