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“They’re a type of seafood, delicious if you ask me,” Simon answered while eating one himself. “The bacon accents the flavor so well,” he added. “There are quite a few of us here, and a good thing to. I wasn’t the first officer when this was arranged. It won’t be long before we’ll have another mission, so enjoy yourselves. But in general, how have you found things at the ark angel so far?” he asked. “That’s a question for all of you,” he said to Phillips, Nunn and Furrood, with a curious tone. He wanted to know if anything needed to be done, and social settings was always a place people were more willing to put their hair down. Both of them had joined the crew after him, so he wanted to take this moment to get their views on everything.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO

“To be honest sir, being on this ship is a lot different than the academy. Nothing beats the practice of a ship’s routine instead of learning something in a classroom and not knowing what to expect. I learned more as a Ops officer on this ship than my years in the academy.”

Lt. JG Philips
Ops Officer

Katie’s conversation with Starr had been quickly interrupted by the arrival of the CMO and then the CO. She nibbled at the items on her plate and cheered for the recognized crew as they received their promotions. Soon, she found herself back with a collection of other officers, listening to their new XO speak. She refrained from answering his question for now, curiously looking at the others to hear their answers first. They were directly relevant to her line of work as well and she couldn’t help but feel a bit thrilled that Starr was taking such an interest in the crew’s well-being.

Trax finished his rounds and left the party he felt more alone than ever. As he left the party did not bother the ambassador and the bodyguard as he went back to sickbay to do some minor odd jobs again. Then he headed back to his cabin to learn more about the customs that today brought him He wanted to know more as the computer brought all relevant information on the celebrations and customs into the light for him and he felt he was out of place than ever. “An ugly sweater??” he spoke up a moment and fell silent as the computer clarified as he let out a giggle. “Silly!” He spoke to himself feeling a bit better about the idea of the celebration. It gave him a good feeling which melted the bad ones he was feeling earlier. He was wondering if it was too late to decorate and get more festive. “Computer I need these items replicated for decorating my cabin.” As he gave the computer a list of what he needed as the computer complied what could be made at his location was delivered from the replicator and the others were brought by a few new cadets. As the tree was brought in a big potted bucket and nice Aspen fir tree came in on a gravsled and was set up where trax wanted it. “Thank you gentleman.” as he watched them leave and the doors closed. As he started to place the lights on the tree then the garland and tinsel and baubles candy canes and other decorations along with a fake fireplace for a feeling of home and hearth. By the time he was finished. He had an amazing looking tree and decorations around the main living space of his quarters. The fireplace was decorated with garland and three stockings. He took a seat and ordered an eggnog shake from the replicator. He took it from the replicator and took his seat at the dining table and took in his handywork before taking a good sip of his drink.

Lt Jg Trax Suder - Cmo

OOC: Hey Dave? What was your cmo’s mother’s name again? I tried pming you in discord but guess you dont got it open atm. I need the info for our next sim, thanks!

GM CockRoach