Posted by Ensign Catt Beñnet (Science Officer) in 17/18 Forward: Right Side of Sim. Lunch With Lt. Simon Starr. XO.

Posted by Lieutenant Simon Starr (Executive Officer) in 17/18 Forward: Right Side of Sim. Lunch With Lt. Simon Starr. XO.

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Catt stffened into the formal stance drilled into Cadets. “I cheated Sir. I went into the Academy and chose to study something I was well versed in. MY adpted Father is a Admiral after all. From the moment he adopted me I might as well of been in the academy. So the study, the drill, all of the quirks and idocincricies of Star Fleet were normal operating proceedure. Yes I worked hard. Yes I earned every grade. But Still I can’t ever take pride ini anything. Because theres the 2 lingering doubts. One is. Did the Admiral open doors for me? The other is to wonder if my Caitan Family is setting me up for a embarrasment.”, she relaxed as she spoke and finally sat down again. “Womans perogative I changed my mind. I want to see you eat what I made for you.”, and she giggled. “So whats her name this girl who is your type? Is she tall. Is she big breasted? Is she so pretty shuttle pilots fly into walls? If they spot her while landing or taking off?”, and she was back to the silly, flirty Catt with seemingly not a care in the world.

Ensign Catt Bennet. Sciences

“Firstly, you went through the academy. Whether your father got you into the Academy or not doesn’t matter. You got through it, you graduated. That can only be done on your own merit, Ensign,” he told Catt. “And your not the only one with family issues, trust me,” he said reassuringly. “So, don’t let your doubts hold you back, Ensign,” he said. “I couldn’t be doubtful to get here in a year, now, could I?” he said, the more cheeky tone Catt was used to from the Academy starting to come through as he took a bite into one of the sausages.

“These are good,” he said, genuinely impressed and tried the mash which was different, but not in a bad way. “And as to that issue, I’ve never really seen girls in that way,” he told her. “My type is more similar to me in that way, atanomically speaking,” he said with a smile.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO

Catt rolled her eyes, “Call me Catt when we are off duty. I understand the need to wear the XO hat at a moments notice. But I can hear your advice and instructions just fine without the formality. When we are just hanging out. My ears are big enough after all..” and she dished more of the saucage onto his plate. “The secret to making the saucages and meats taste better that your typical replicator fare is that I replicate the meats, then spice them and stuff them by hand. So they are cooked the old fashioned way. Time consuming and made with love. “, and she did as close to a eyebrow waggle as she could at Simon. “I wasn’t completely honest. I don’t actually hate being Caitan. After all who can hate a cute kitty Catt? But you Mr. XO the much esteemed Lt. Starr have foiled my evil plot with 3 words.”, she said placing her tail tip on her upper lip like a moustashe.

Ensign Catt Bennet. Science.

“Well, at least I won’t have to worry about any evil plots from your side,” Simon chuckled in response. “And I never suggested you didn’t like what you were, but I am interested in which three words did change your plan,” he said cheekily.

Lieutenant Simon Starr, XO