Commander Toryn Raga - Things That Bring Joy
Rameses
((Corridor, Deck 10, USS Ronin))
Toryn smiled as he continued, realizing he was being a bit longwinded.
Raga: After the Chin’toka was broken following our last mission on her, we transitioned to the Astraeus. Where I’d stayed until taking the First Officer posting here. So, long story aside, for me the ships changed but the people. The core…heart of our crew had been the same. That, I think is perhaps why it had been such a Winds-damned difficult decision to leave them all behind and come here. ::he looked at them:: We were bonded through all our ordeals, stronger than family.
Shortrith: That makes lots of sense.
Raga: It was something I had long pondered on. Sure, it was most likely that most if not every Starfleet crew were forged through their shared experiences just as tightly as we were. And having been on this ship, serving with this crew I’m glad to find it’s true. It’s why I’m grateful to have taken the leap off the mountain and come here. I’d dare say the bonds I’ve forged here are stronger than those before.
Shortrith: I can certainly understand that a shared experience can bring a whole group together.
The Al-Leyan nodded at the statement as he had plenty of experience that provided ample corroborating proof.
Raga: To quote an old Al-Leyan philosopher, “The bonds that are tempered in experience are oft forged stronger than the bonds of birth.”
As they walked through the adjoining corridor he heard the laughter from one of the lounges and smiled at the revelry of several of the crew playing some sort of game.
Shortrith: Do you still keep in touch with them?
Raga: Indeed. Some at least, and not as often as I should I suppose. I’m sure Serala would appreciate more frequent contact. She particularly is always eager to hear about Samier and Zaraiya. I haven’t received any messages from most of them, but I suppose that’s no reason for me to not reach out myself. It’s nice to even just get a missive because someone was thinking of you, right?
Shortrith: I suppose so, I did promise some people that I'd keep in touch before I left.
Raga: We’ll have plenty of time to do so. Given our mandated R&R on the Farm until Division Fourteen is done with their poking and scanning.
Shortrith: Response
Raga: I skimmed through the data on what the facilities offer. Personally, I’m most interested in the terrain. Endicronimas Four has some exquisite mountains. I’d like to try climbing at least a few before we leave. There’s a particular peak in the northern hemisphere that’s in a band of near constant cloud formations. Apparently from the peak the aurora borealis is visible.
Shortrith: Response
Toryn nodded and smiled quite broadly. Sylara even hooted for emphasis from his shoulder.
Raga: I always try to climb at least one mountain, regardless of its elevation on every world we visit if possible. Aside from this ship, crew and my family it’s what I love most. The challenge is usually more technical than physical unless we’re on a high gravity planet. My strength makes it easier to climb, but my increased mass means I can’t use handholds that others might. It’s all worth it though, getting to the top. Seeing the view and then jumping off and flying back down.
Shortrith: Response
Raga: Anything you’re looking forward to seeing or doing down there while we’re here?
Shortrith: Response
[Tags/TBC]
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Commander Toryn Raga
First Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
Writer ID: A239410TR0
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