Lt JG Alyndra Niac - Chocolate and Naan
Alyndra Syrex
((47 Lounge Mid Bay – Deck 3, USS Ronin))
Alyndra shifted her body language, folding her arms and shifting to sit so that her knees were pointing directly towards Sybil.
A.Niac: Do you… Do you know what happened to Karr- the captain?
Nemes: Yes, I know. I was part of the team in the isolation chamber. Then we were ordered to leave as the Captain wanted to get in with the loony lady. ::beat as serious, concerned look on her face:: Is the Captain alright?
A.Niac: I’m assuming you know of the joined nature of my – of the Trill species?
Alyndra patted her abdomen, still, whilst looking directly at Sybil. Nemes didn’t seem to understand, at least not straight away. But slowly, Sybils' smile faded, turning into a confused stare.
Nemes: Erm … You’re really serious aren’t you?!
Alyndra smiled gravely as her nervous system reached to open her mouth and reply, but Sybil dispersed the signal, responding for both of them.
Nemes: Oh my God! It is true! ::looking around as she was so loud that some other guests had turned towards her, so she lowered her voice again:: You just looked at me with that Captain look. You know, the one he gives you when… ::she suddenly stopped, then gave her a sceptical look::
A.Niac: I’m afraid not. See, I’m still myself, Sybil, just with all of Niac’s previous hosts in me, including Karrod. They influence me and guide me, but I’m still at the wheel. It’s not something every Trill can do well; I certainly can’t do it as well as Karrod can.
Nemes: You have the symbiont. His symbiont. So he will eventually remember everything we talk about here, right?
Alyndra smiled, placing her hand on Sybil's shoulder.
A.Niac: Yes, he will. But it goes both ways. I also know with absolute certainty that he trusts you and thinks you’re very competent.
A faint, yet noticeably incomplete smile passed Sybils lips.
Nemes: But this will change you, right? I mean you both? Even if the symbiote is only inside you for a short time.
A.Niac: I don’t know, I’m sure things will change. From now on, I will be a former host of Niac no matter what happens next. From now on, when you see the captain, there will be a small amount of me in him.
Sybil grinned, Alyndra returned with a soft smile.
Nemes: So, do you think he’ll join us in karaoke?
Alyndra laughed warmly. About to return with what she hoped would be a decent quip, before she was interrupted very suddenly.
Tilly: Here
The waitress dumped Alyndra’s requested food items on the table before wandering off. Alyndra attempted to organise the food items that had been sloppily laid onto slippery wooden surface.
A.Niac: I’ll tell you what, for all of Thoné's faults, she at least has showmanship.
Nemes: Don’t tell me this is your dinner…
A.Niac: Chocolate, Ensign. It’s chocolate-making time. I dare not make the rhombuses in case I crack them. So, I am going to use Rostil's knowledge to make the world's scrummiest chocolate bar.
Nemes: Rostil… erm, that was the master chef of his former hosts, right?
A.Niac: Yes, I was constantly experimenting in that lifetime. Unfortunately, the same experimenting is what killed me in the end…
Alyndra clicked her fingers.
A.Niac: Actually… I really should book an allergy test for myself… I know Niac is going back to Karrod soon, but it’s something that I should know. Can’t have my throat closing!
Sybil still continued to smile, seeming not entirely convinced. Alyndra noticed that her gaze drifted down to the naan bread that lay on her plate along with her other chocolate-making ingredients.
Nemes: You sure that’s the right ingredients?
A.Niac: Well sure! I mean… If something really nice, still tastes nice with something ill-suited to it, it’s got to be special, right?
Alyndra smiled up at Sybil. She’d never experimented with her food before, being quite happy with the pre-allotted flavours and textures that the replicator provided. But new feelings were stirring inside of her, Niac had changed her life. She only wondered if those new feelings, new desires would stay, or would leave with the symbiont
Nemes: ::in a soft, yet more serious tone:: How do you feel?
A.Niac: I… ::taken aback:: I feel great. May I ask why you inquire?
Nemes: No, it's nothing. But I can imagine that such a ... connection ::pointing at Alyndra's belly where she suspected the symbiont to be:: must be quite exhausting. Or rather overwhelming. ::beat:: And I just wanna be sure that you’re fine.
Alyndra smiled, before reaching out to gently hold Sybils hand.
A.Niac: I am touched by your care, Sybil. Most joined Trill, with or without previous training, usually have counselling to deal with this. Although my joining with Niac was admittedly a little quick. I fully intend on checking in with Counsellor Herbert within the week.
Nemes: Response
Alyndra released herself from Sybil. Leaning back in her chair, she placed both of her hands flat on the table.
A.Niac: Obviously, we’ve discussed that Karrod will remember this as if you were sitting here with him and not me. But we were interrupted. So, I ask, how are you doing?
Nemes: Response
A.Niac: Yeah I get that. Do you think making some chocolate would help? You can think of it as baking Rhombuses with me again if that makes it easier?
Nemes: Response
TAG/TBC
OOC: Thinking this may be a good place to timeskip to Karrod getting Niac back? I sent a message in our Discord Chat about it ;-)
Lieutenant JG Dr Alyndra Niac MD
Medical Officer
USS Ronin (NCC-34523)
R240107AS3