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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

”..That’d be Ms Rayan, she teaches most of the 2nd and 3rd grade level kids like me! She’s probably even here somewhere given its her break period I think today..” Tel’eck replied.

”..Yes, normally Tel’eck and the other children would be in class right now, but the teacher’s are having a meeting above us in 17/Forward to discuss arrangements of upcoming lesson plans and field trips..” Drudoc chimed in.

”..We’re studying alternative history this and next week! Its SO cool to discuss what ifs at different points of history..” Tel’eck beamed.

Looking to her daughter then who stepped up for her turn at the replicator and ordering a grilled cheese thick slices of bacon and tomato, it was clear to anyone how much the young girl was loved by her Mother. Turning away though as the girl took her tray and went to a table Drudoc said to Fayth. “..You are welcome to join us at our table if you wish to discuss any matters or concerns?” She offered.

Drudoc Andone CO