Posted by Captain Alex Becket (Commanding Officer) in Side Sim: Heading to 18 forward for a drink (All is Welcome)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Izak Waryn (Engineering Officer) in Side Sim: Heading to 18 forward for a drink (All is Welcome)

Posted by Captain Alex Becket (Commanding Officer) in Side Sim: Heading to 18 forward for a drink (All is Welcome)
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As Becket was just getting off of shift for a little bit before taking off on the ships mission, he had decided to head to 18 Forward for a drink. However, he is unsure what to drink this time. As he isn’t much of a drinker. He’ll drink something every now and then but will drink something. He came into 18 Forward and saw the bartender. He sat down and looked over what they had in stock.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

Izak had just finished working what amounted to a double shift. Not out of necessity… but he liked to support Alpha Shift whenever he could. It gave him more opportunities to learn from the Chief Engineer and other seasoned officers like Grant and Hobbes.

The newly minted Lt J.G. was at 18 Forward for a drink and a quick meal before turning in to catch some sleep. That’s when he saw the Captain come in and sit at the bar. “Good evening, Captain. I don’t see you in here that often.”

Lt Waryn had a half-empty glass of beer in front of him and some sort of vegetable wrap that appeared to be untouched.

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

He had heard the voice behind him and turned around. “Evening Lieutenant. I don’t typically come down here due to me running operations of this wonderful vessel of ours. So I don’t come down often.” He replied back. He had gotten off the seat he was sitting at and joined the Lieutenant.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

Izak chuckled and shook his head. “I can only imagine. I stay busy helping the shift leader manage Engineering’s workload… managing the entire ship must be exhausting at times.”

Lt Waryn recalled his check in with the CO. “Captain, was it difficult to shift from Engineering to Command? I don’t mean changing uniforms from Operations Gold to Command Red. But the shift in roles and the increase in scope and responsibility.”

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

He chuckled. “Switching from engineering to command has had its challenges. The whole shift in roles is definitely been the hardest. Going from being the Chief Engineer here and then to being the executive officer to commanding officer it’s been hard. But I’ve pulled through.” He said with a smile.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

Izak chuckled again. “Yes Sir. I imagine one doesn’t truly know what they’re capable of until they have to rise to the occasion.”

Lt Waryn took a sip of his drink and then realized the Captain didn’t have one. “I hope I didn’t interrupt you on your way to get a drink of your own, Captain. If this is one of the few times you get to make it down here, I’d hate to distract you from relaxing and enjoying yourself.”

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

Becket nodded and smiled. “Yeah. But I eventually managed to get through it, no problem.” He replied with another smile. “It’s no problem, Lieutenant. No problem at all. It’s okay. Besides, I could use the company.” He replied back.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

“Well, at least let me get you a drink, Captain. That way you can relax a bit as we chat.”

Izak took the last drink of his own glass and waved to get the bartender’s attention. “I’m going to have a second Bajoran Ale… what can I get you, Sir?”

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

“Ill take the same. Thank you Lieutenant.” He said with a smile.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

Izak nodded, and then ordered the drinks when the bartender came over. He took the moment to have a few bites of his pavilla wrap and then returned to the conversation when the drinks arrived.

“There were a lot of Bajoran families on the freighter I grew up on,” he said as he handed a glass to the Captain. “So this is my ‘go to’ drink.”

Izak took a sip from his glass and waited to see Captain Becket’s reaction. The brekkian had always found it light, crisp, and spicy. Refreshing, but still complex.

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

Becket took a sip of his and swallowed it with no problem as he is a person that likes spice in his drinks when he wants it. “Not bad Lieutenant. Not bad at all.” He said with a smile.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

“Glad you light it, Sir.” Izak said with a smile. “I’m by no means a cicerone, but this is one of my favorites. What about you Captain? I know you said you don’t get much free time these days, but do you have any favorite ales? Or meals?” Lt Waryn dug into his own food while his CO answered.

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

While he was sitting there pondering the question he had thought about it for some time. “Honestly, Lieutenant, mines Romulan Ale and Betazoid Ale. Only go toos I’ll go too on my own time. Honestly. Nothing really much goes into anything.” He replied.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

Lt Waryn chuckled and shook his head. “Romulan Ale is a little strong for me. It did have a good flavor… just not very ale-like in my opinion.” He recalled that it had been illegal in Federation space a few decades ago, well before he even thought about drinking.

“I’ve never tried Betazoid Ale… what’s the closest thing you’d compare it to?” Izak took another bite of his wrap, getting close to finishing his meal.

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel

It was an interesting question. Something he would never imagine anyone asking him. “To be honest, it’s close to regular beer that people drink. At least on earth.” He replied. Something he had thought about for a while but never tried before.

Captain Alex Becket
Commanding Officer
U.S.S. Ark Angel

“I’d probably like it then,” Izak replied. “I tried a handful of Human Beers while at the Academy. Most of them were pretty good.”

Lt Waryn finished his last bite of wrap and downed the last swallow of ale. “Its been a pleasure chatting with you Captain, but I should get going. I need to get some shut eye before Gamma shift. We’re doing a full alignment of the sensor array, and need to have it done before 0300 to support the Science Department. Theyre doing a stellarcartography study.”

Lt J.G. Izak Waryn - Engineering Officer - U.S.S. Ark Angel