Iliana groaned loudly as she rolled over in her new bed. It always took her a few days and uncomfortable nights to settle into her surroundings and this time was no different. She let out a yawn and wearily rubbed her eyes as she crawled out of bed and headed to the replicator. “Deka tea,” she requested then took a few soothing sips before quickly getting into her uniform and plonking herself on the sofa as her long time companion Lirin hopped up next to her and rubbed her head against Iliana’s knee. She smiled warmly as she petted the feline and felt the familiar purr vibrating on her lap. “Well good morning to you too, but you can’t get cat hair on me on my first day,” she replied with a chuckle as she gave Lirin a few strokes before nudging her off her lap. Lirin purred in agreement and took a quick stretch before hopping down off the sofa and making her way to her food bowl with an expectant miaow. Iliana happily obliged and popped a bowl of feline supplement 17 down in front of the fussy mog before straightening her uniform and giving Lirin one last scratch behind the ears. “Wish me luck!” she grinned as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and headed out of the door.

Lt Kara (CE)