PNPC PO2C Ślimak - Hospitali-Tea
Teayl Thorn
((Renaie & Dom’s Quarters, Sector 03, Deck 05, USS Ronin))
Dom poured the tea into a pair of colourful china cups and carried them over to the small desk with its two chairs. She sat, nudging one cup forward invitingly. As Renaie joined her, she had the distinct sense that this new roommate—whom she’d known for less than an hour—was already going to be fun.
Ślimak: So, tell me more about yourself, Renaie. What is it like being a ship’s counsellor?
Shortrith: Honestly, it's unusual, but I trained for this. I get to see raw, unfiltered sides of the crew that they usually keep guarded from others. It can be confronting at times, sure. But the way I help other people is certainly rewarding.
The Klingon paused to sample the tea appreciatively.
Ślimak: ::eyes widening a touch:: Wow. Okay—yeah, that sounds like… ::lifting her cup slightly:: …a lot of responsibility. So you’re kind of like part of the ship’s emotional damage control system?
Shortrith: In a way, I suppose. I was a medical officer before I transferred here, and I had more education as a Doctor than a Counsellor. However, I trained as a counsellor for a reason, so I'm ready for whatever this throws at me.
A smile grew on Renaie's face as they spoke.
Ślimak: Renaie, that’s… brave. Or terrifying. Or both. ::grinning:: So you went from fixing bodies to fixing feelings?
Shortrith: When you put it like that, yeah.
They sipped their tea together, sharing a quiet, companionable moment.
Shortrith: You said you had questions about Australia?
Ślimak: Oh! Yeah— ::leaning forward, clearly delighted:: —I’ve never been. Everyone talks about it like it’s either paradise or actively trying to kill you. Which one is it?
Shortrith: Response
Ślimak: ::laughing:: See, that tracks. Engineering’s like that. Marvellous, intricate systems that do all these incredible things for us—fly through space, go to warp, recycle our shi— ::she coughed, grinning:: —waste. But if you’re not paying attention, they can explode.
Dom set her cup down and illustrated an explosion with her fingers, eyes wide as she puffed her cheeks and mouthed a dramatic BOOM.
Shortrith: Response
Dom grinned up at her tall Klingon roommate’s reaction.
Ślimak: ::thoughtfully:: However long we end up as roommates before Ops realises they’ve got a wrench monkey stowaway in officer quarters, I think we’ll get along like a warpcore on fire.
Shortrith: Response
She sat back in her seat and savoured the last of her tea. Whatever Ops might decide later, for now, Dom allowed herself the tentative hope that she had made her first new friend aboard the Ronin.
[Tags / End Scene for Dom]
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Engineering Technician
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
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Security Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
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