On the original design spec for the ship, there was a large space set aside as a flex space, and Ka’sora was thrilled to learn that not only had the Manhattan made use of it, according to a fellow scientist, it was a spectacular garden space. In fact, Terish said it was unlike anything they had seen on a starship before. Sure, on bases and outposts you had the room to build levels and layers, but on starship? Was it really possible.

The double doors slipped open and Ka’sora stepped in, inhaling deeply all the rich smells of dirt and greenery. And the flowers. Didn’t smells wafted at her, distracting her just enough that she was momentarily distracted from the view before her. But then she saw it. An orchard to her right, a wide path that went around the outer area. She could see trees, shrubs and multitudes of plants. Turning in a circle, she noted a screen on the wall by the door and moved over to access it. A layout came up immediately and she was astonished to learn that there was a topical greenhouse (she wondered how close it was to parts of Zahara), a greenhouse for growing seeds, and even a mushroom house. Not to mention the pond, and the hill with the stream that ran down into the pond. And there were garden beds for the crew! She wondered how hard it was to get one and if it would be okay to grow some things from home. One had to check about these things lest she introduce something that became invasive. That would be terrible!

Turning back to the wonderful space, Ka’sora just started walking and hung a left towards the treed area by the pond.

~Ensign Ka’Sora