Posted by Fleet Captain Drudoc Andone (Commanding Officer) in pre-sim - Meeting the Crew - 17/18 Forward
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Sharah, much of her energy and enthusiasm subdued, wandered in to 17/18 Forward. It had been a very long day of check-ins. It had also been a long day of learning to surf above a sea of noise that was much bigger than she was used to. It felt a lot like being at Academy again, but the noise was not churning with the confusion of cadets and the hormonal mess that was. She wandered over to a line for a replicator. She saw the door to a kitchen and she smiled softly, remembering cooking in the officers mess with Joseph on Challenger. Neither of them were decent cooks, and they’d made more of a mess than actual food. She’d gotten better though. Her assistant on Earth, Yanni, had loved cooking and had taken on the task of teaching Sharah to cook. Both were happy memories. She would have to see check in with Yanni and Jessie, just to see how they were doing. Both were now, 4th year cadets in the botany program. They had skilled hands and an understanding and natural talent for it.

Stepping up to the replicator Sharah ordered her favorite, grilled cheese and a glass of ice water. She retrieved the tray and turned, eager to find a table were the crowd was thinnest she bumped another officer by accident. Luckily she didn’t spill anything, “I am so sorry.” She looked up at her eyes went wide. Oh great! I just literally ran into the captain! “Captain, Ma’am. I apologize” She came to an awkward attention while trying to balance her tray of food out of the way of getting jostled by the dinner crowd. The day had been going so well too.

En Fayth, Science - Botanist

The 6‘2 female Romulan ranked Fleet Captain, commanding officer on the Ark Angel. Looked to Fayth. “..It’s alright Ensign. No harm done. At ease before you sprain or drop something..” She said politely.

The CO stood almost a foot taller than Sharah and she took a step back so she wouldn’t hurt her neck looking up. She relaxed and smiled, “Thank you, Captain. I’m En Sharah Fayth.”

A giggle just behind her cued Fayth in to a shorter version of the Romulan Captain. Standing at 4‘11 or so the girl had a lighter black hue of hair then Drudoc’s raven black hair with faint streaks of silver. The child’s eyes were a deep dark blue-green, compared to Drudoc’s dark jade green. Dressed in a crazy mix of colored clothes the girl despite all this stood prideful like the Captain. Getting a glance from the Capain, Drudoc spoke. “..Ah let me introduce my daughter, Tel’eck Andone..” She added.

Sharah’s attention was quickly caught by the precocious child. She smiled and took in the similarity between mother and daughter. “It is very nice to meet you Tel’eck Andone,” she said. “I’m Sharah Fayth, but you can call me Sharah.”

Waving the 8 or so year old girl’s hair swayed a bit showing a forehead ridge and ears not quite like the Captain’s possibly indicating less then a pure Romulan child. “..Hiya!” She said cheerfully. “..You’re one of the new arrivals aint’cha! My class’s teacher was talking about talking to some of you about a field trip to the arboretums!..” she said.

Drudoc Andone / Tel’ekc Andone

Suddenly life seemed to come full circle for her. She remembered being just a bit older than Tel’eck and meeting Oliver, in the arboretum for the first time. A brand new posting for him. He’d barely been on board a week when she had entered his domain and made a complete mess. She’d gotten into every flower bed and tracked dirt everywhere. She had even laid down in the flower beds a few times. “I am one of the new arrivals. And I guess your teacher will be talking to me. I’m here to take over the care of the arboretums.” She remembered how calm Oliver had been with her despite her flightiness and distraction. “Who is your teacher? I’ll be sure to look for her to come see me.”
En. Fayth, Science - Botanist