Making new friends

Ark Angel Mess Hall:

The dining facility was smaller than what he was used to, but it served its purpose. Travelling through space like this was different indeed, but it’s what the doctor ordered. Being land based on Earth was beginning to bother him when there was so much more he could be doing in Star Fleet.

As he sat reminiscing about his past, a young lady entered the establishment. She got herself some food and then scanned the room looking for a seat. Seeing him all alone, she made a bee line in his direction.

“Is this seat taken?” She asked

“Uh, why no, please sit down. My name is Travis, and yours?” He asked

“I’m Michelle, thank you.” As she placed her tray on the table. “You haven’t been here very long have you?”

“No, only a few days. Getting used to the place and learning my way around.” Said Travis

“Same here. Looks like we got a good assignment.” Said Michelle

“I’m inclined to agree with you.” Offered Travis taking a sip of his drink.

“I don’t recognise your uniform. What department are you in?” Asked Travis

“It’s not a uniform per say. I’m in the diplomatic corp. You would call us Cake eaters if I’m not misjudging your uniform. You’re in Security, right?” She asked quizzically

“That’s a term I haven’t heard in awhile. The guys on the interdiction teams used to use that term.” Said Travis “And yes, I am Security.” He replied

“I’ve worked with the interdiction teams on Earth when dealing with Orions who flaunted their Diplomatic Immunity. They don’t realised that they could get banned from entering Earths Atmosphere for some of the stuff they try to pull.” Said Michelle

“Sounds like you’ve led a pretty interesting career so far. Let’s hope things go well for us out here in space too!” Said Travis

“Yes, let’s. Hey, I eat about this time everyday. If you’d like to carry on this friendship, try to be here and we can get to know each other better.” Offered Michelle

Travis thought about that for a second. “Well you know that goes both ways. I eat dinner here between 7/8pm on most days. You could join me you know!” He said trying to be slick about it.

“Smooth move my new found friend. I just might take you up on that!” And she began to smile broadly, and take a sip of her own beverage.

With that they began to dig into the meals on the table in front of them. Occasionally smiling at one another and consuming their food. When the eating was finished, they continued the small talk and their drinks, and soon stood to go back to work. It was plain to even a blind man that they were into each other.

Ensign Travis Morgan
Security Officer
USS Arch Angel

Introducing:
Michelle Carter (NPC)
Diplomatic Protection Team