LtCmdr Orlon Aislin - Three Astrophysisists Walk into a Bar...

[Karen Morris]

((OOC:  Karen knows that Talyra is Romulan, but Ash doesn’t.))

(( Science Labs, Deck 3, USS Thor ))

Ash tried to keep everyone straight as they made their way through the introductions.  She knew of Tito.  She would try to sit down with him soon.  If Commander Saa had named them Co-CSO’s for awhile, he had experience, know-how, and pull. And maybe could help keep her grounded when she took to a flight of fancy.  Then there was the Vulcan.  Astrophysicist, but she wasn’t there long.  Maybe they could have a chat.  Astrophysics and Astrometrics were Ash’s specialties.  Then there was Velaan - from OPS - with a cat - one she tried to speak to and who apparently thought it was too good for her, trotting away as she spoke to it.

Orlon,A:  Well, it’s nice ta meet ya anyway.

V. Saa: We do have to still work, little lady. ::he waved his PADD at Sachiko as if she understood:: Contaminated inventory and all? 

Tito arched an eyebrow. 

Tito: Is that what brings you here Lieutenant? 

Ash tilted her head as Tito asked the question.

Orlon.A: Aye.  Does OPS often visit down in the Science labs?  Not that ya kinna come down to the labs…it’s just that…

Ash stopped and smiled.  She was rambling again.

Orlon, A.:  It is’na usual is all.  And with a cat at that!

oO Maybe I should have led with the cat. Oo

V. Saa: She isn’t mine. I woke up with her sleeping on my chest and have been looking for her owner all morning, I was going to use the Ops chip reader we use in case a pet gets loose after an adventure at Pawsgard, but I got handed a work order and was sent here. ::he looks at the PADD:: Would you all mind if I use the console to review previous inventory intakes from Ops here…? 

Talyra looked at Commander Orlon momentarily before shrugging.  Ash shook her head.

Talyra: Most of the consoles in here aren’t actively being used anyway, so far as I know. It’s been just me and the data we gathered from the survey prior to .. the whole … thing.

Tito: I was just checking data, but not dedicated to one console. I am sure you can carry your work here Lieutenant. ::turning to Orlon:: Assuming the Commander doesn't mind. 

Orlon.A: Of course’na.  Feel free ta use any unoccupied console, Lieutenant.

V. Saa: H-hey… ::he sighs as she grooms herself before looking to the science officers:: So someone made a bunch of orders, doubling up on supplies… but I’m seeing only a few that would be of concern. One that requires specific storage temperature, one that requires specifications for atmospheric pressure, have there been any unusual readings or strangeness in the labs? 

Talyra contemplated the question before shaking her head.

Talyra: I haven’t seen or heard of anything, but I usually keep to myself in Astrometrics anyway. It’s not exactly in the middle of what’s happening in the science department usually.

Tito: Not that I heard of. 

Orlon, A.:  This would be the first Ah’m hearin’ of it, but that does’na necessarily mean anything. 

A nervous chuckle escaped the Irishwoman’s lips.

Orlon, A.:   Ah am still new…And obviously in need of gettin’ me feet under me, huh?  

She started patting herself down looking for a PADD.  When she found it …in her backpocket ... She offset her jaw and sighed audibly.  oO Sure!  Pat down ye’re own butt, Ash! Oo  The other part of her wanted so badly to retort - that she had found it - when she realized that there was a Betazoid in the room.  She gave him the side eye, and then rolled her eyes at herself.

V. Saa: I appreciate it. ::he attempts to use one hand to type:: Hmm, most of the recent orders have been restocks that doubled up on previous orders, though food for the biology labs were among them. Specifically, for those Seda silk moths and gossamer mice. 

Tito raised his hands. 

Tito: That’s a little out of my expertise. I'm an Astrophysicist.

Orlon, A.:  As am I.  Okay, we definitely need ta sit down and have a good talk, Tito…May I call you Tito?

oO Oh yeah, right!  Notes, Ash.  Oo  She hastily typed in, “Extra supplies ordered.  Unusual readings - perhaps atmospheric.”

V. Saa: I don't love the sound of that. 

Talyra: I know where the biology labs are and I can use a break from the numbers to show Lieutenant Saa where they are.

Tito shrugged. 

Tito: I can join as well. 

Orlon, A.: Ah’m still gettin’ ta know the place, if ya dunna mind, Ah might tag along as well.  Ya know, we can make it a fivesome!

Red emanated from her cheeks and crept down her neck and up to her forehead.

Orlon, A:  Oh my.  That is’na how Ah meant it ta come out.

Talyra: Very well.

Tito looked curiously at their four-legged companion.  Ash felt the need for a diversion while her face faded back to its normal shade.  She re-pocketed her PADD, walked over, scooped the cat up, and starting to scratch it behind the ears.

Orlon, A.:  ::Speaking in ‘baby talk.’::  Oh…ya like that dunna ya.  Yeeessss.  Of course ya do.  Good little kitty.

V. Saa/Sachiko: Response

Talyra: Is the cat … coming with us? If we are going into a space with lab animals, it might be wise for her to stay here.

Sachiko: Mrow.  

Tito: Not an unreasonable thought, but I feel like our furred companion has a mind of it’s own.

Orlon, A.: Of course she does.  She's an intelligent creature. 

Ash’s short fingernail found the indentation under Sachiko’s chin, and she focused her attention there.

V. Saa: Response

The cat sat up just a little, her ears pointed forward, her eyes focused upon something.

Sachiko:  Mow-ow. 

Tito: Curious, it's as if it's trying to tell us something.

Orlon.A/V. Saa/ Talyra: Response

Rising, Sachiko lowered her haunches and sat there staring at them, particularly Saa.

Sachiko: Mrrroooooooow.

Tito: One day someone should develop a translator for them as well. 

Ash’s eyebrows raised as the cat repositioned her perch in her arms.

Orlon, A.:  Are ya alright there, little one?  Yeesss? Or nay?

Ash looked up at those around her.  oO Ya dunna sound like the Chief of Science, lass!  Ya sound like a kindergarten teacher! Oo 

Orlon, A.:  Just a scientific inquiry ::Looking down at Sachiko::  What’s yer verdict, huh?

Talyra/V. Saa: Response

Tito smiled and shrugged. 

Tito: Looks like someone wants a lift. Do you want me to hold up to your PADD,  Lieutenant? 

Ash looked up at Tito’s words.

Orlon.A.: Oh, does someone else want ta carry her?

Talyra/V. Saa/Sachiko: Response

Tito: I am certain that between… ::Tito smiled at the cat:: the five of us, we can figure this out. 

Orlon, A.:  Ah’m sure we kin!  Why dunna we head out?

Talyra/V. Saa/Sachiko: Response

Ash walked to the door of the lab and turned to walk down the hallway, when she realized, she didn’t know where she was going.

Orlon, A.:  Perhaps, someone else should lead.  Ah have’na yet got me bearings.

Talyra/V. Saa/Sachiko/Tito: Response

Orlon, A.:  Which way to the biology labs?  Apparently we have a date with some worms and mice.

Talyra/V. Saa/Sachiko/Tito: Response

Ash looked down at the cat.

Orlon, A.:  Oh.  That was’na a dinner invitation.  Ya may have ta wait a little longer ta eat.

Talyra/V. Saa/Sachiko/Tito: Response

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To Be Continued

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LtCmdr Orlon Aislin

Chief of Science

USS Thor

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