[sb118-valkyrie] Ensign Arthur Strathmore - So Many Stars, So Many Worlds
Arthur Strathmore
(( Corridors outside of Med bay ))
Strathmore: You should visit sometime. Bajor is a special place.
The turbolift began its journey to Deck 4.
Charn: Uh, yeah. I guess you types travel all over, huh? Most people don't have the luxury kid. I've only been on 5 worlds in my life, and that's more than most people I know.
Regardless of the trials and tribulations Arthur had experienced, and they were quite harrowing compared to most, he had to count his blessings. The level of technology he was accustomed to. The access to medical care and freedom from want he had grown up with was everything compared to what Charn had. Arthur took a moment in that turbolift to really think.
oO Puts things in perspective… Oo
And just like that, their journey ended. The doors opened at their destination.
(( Deck 4, near the Forward Observation Lounge ))
Charn: Oh. :He burst out laughing:: A lift. Damn kid that was smooth. Didn't even feel like I was moving! ::His genuine enthusiasm stopped abruptly and he composed himself. He cleared his throat.:: Jeez, whatever meds you gave me back there has me feelin' loopy. Where's the food?
Arthur would have smiled if not for Charn’s reaction.
Charn sneered, grunted, and waved at the corridor.
Charn: Tacky colors, kid.
oO What a considerate guest he is. Oo
Strathmore: You’ll have to talk with the fleetyards.
Arthur stepped out of the turbolift and beckoned Charn to follow. They walked down the corridor and approached the Lounge.
Charn: How much longer is this gonna take?
Arthur stopped and allowed Charn to lead.
Strathmore: Our stop is right through that doorway.
Charn: Uh huh.
(( Forward Observation Lounge ))
They crossed the threshold into the Forward Observation Lounge, and Charn's eyes widened. Arthur finally smiled. He looked out the big window and watched as the streaks of light whizz passed.
oO So many stars. So many worlds. I’ll never get used to the sight of a ship at warp. Oo
Arthur hadn’t even realized they’d entered warp, but wherever they were going would only bring new excitement for sure. In the meantime, Arthur had a guest to feed. He stepped in front of Charn again.
Strathmore: Do you like it? It's one of my favorite spots on the ship.
oO It's one the only places I’ve been on the ship. Oo
Charn: Response
Strathmore: Go get us a seat and I’ll make you some hasperat. You’ll love it. Want me to get you a drink? Something other than water?
Charn: Response
Strathmore: I don’t actually drink myself. What do you know about Synthehol?
Charn: Response
Ensign Arthur Strathmore
Counselor
USS Valkyrie, NCC-76418-A
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