Ensign Reine'X - Turbolift encounter
Reine'X
((Turbolift, Deck 7, USS Valkyrie))
The turbolift doors slid open on Deck 7 with a soft hiss. Reine'X lowered her gaze.
Is’Kah: Hello there, Doctor.
A petite officer greeted the Orion woman. Dressed in a gold uniform, she was quite short, and Reine’X had to lower her gaze considerably to meet zhen eyes. The officer’s hair was shaved on the left side, revealing a pointed ear and the faint purple spots of a Trill; and zhen pointed ear hinted at possible Vulcan heritage as well. The similarity in both women's hairstyles was the first thing Reine’X noticed (aside from the obvious height difference).
Standing together in the turbolift, their hair fell to opposite sides, as well as their face markings, almost like a reflection. For a brief moment, Reine’X was reminded of yin and yang from ancient Earth; if it came in shades of green and soft gold that is.
Reine'X: Actually, it's Counsellor.::she smiled politely.
There had been some kind of paperwork mix-up, but Reine’X chose not to dwell on it. These things happened.
She was also aware that the blue uniform didn’t help matters. After all, how many counsellors could a ship really need at one time? It seemed the Valkyrie could never have enough of them 'shrinks'.
Is’Kah: Ensign Reine’X, I am Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron, Chief of Security. My pronouns are Zha/Zhen, but she/her is also acceptable. I have you on my list for a welcome aboard interview. As I am on my way to the Valhalla lounge, would you care to join me and share a meal while we complete it?
Reine’X: I would like that very much,::she said, now giving zhen an honest, wide smile.
Reine’X had already been thinking about visiting the Lounge. Despite her outwardly cold demeanor, she was a very friendly green Orion. She made friends wherever she went, and even on the Valkyrie, she was seeking that same sense of belonging.
Is’Kah: Excellent.
Reine’X: Computer, Deck 4.
The computer chimed in acknowledgment, and a moment later, the lift came to a stop on Deck 4.
((OOC: Deck corrected for Valhalla; I cleared this with Is’Kah.))
Is’Kah: If we go all the way forward, we’ll find the lower half of the Valhalla Lounge. Shall we?
Reine’X: Lead the way, Lieutenant.
Is’Kah: Response
As they walked, Reine’X couldn’t help her curiosity.
Reine’X: If I may, how long have you been with the ship?
Is’Kah: Response
Reine’X: I see. What do you enjoy most about your work?
Now it sounded like Reine'X was interviewing Is'Kah. Hopefully, zha wouldn't mind too much.
Is’Kah: Response
Reine’X: And if you don’t mind me asking a more, hmm, personal question: where are you from?
oO And what’s the name of your barber? Because I’m desperately going to need one soon. Your hair definitely meets my criteria. Oo
Is’Kah: Response
Ensign Reine'X
Medical Officer
USS Valkyrie-A
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