Posted by Ensign Shon Baht (Medical Officer) in Ship’s Lounge - A lunchtime meeting

Posted by Ensign Kiama Naim (Scientist) in Ship’s Lounge - A lunchtime meeting
Kiama had been on the Manhattan for about a week now. And even though that might not seem like a long time for most people, it was long enough that the Manhattan already felt like home to her. Though there was one thing missing: Outside of her duty shifts she hadn’t spend much time with fellow crew members. So it was with quite some excitement that the science officer entered the Ship’s Lounge and looked around for Ensign Shon Bhat. Luckily they worked during the same shift, so that it was easy enough to find a time to meet that suited both of them. For while it was a little awkward at times, she had enjoyed their conversation during her boarding evaluation and thus was looking forward to getting to know him better.

~Ensign Naim, Science

Shon had arrived just a moment before Kiama, and was currently standing in front of a replicator. His bald blue head, which contrasted rather nicely with the teal of his medical uniform, would probably make him rather easy to spot.

Once she spotted him, Kiama made her way over towards Shon. All the while she tried to pace her stride so that she wouldn’t appear too eager.

“Clam chowder, hot,” Shon announced confidently to the computer, perhaps giving the indication that this was one of his favorite foods. Indeed, his thoughts confirmed that he was particularly excited for the meal, although perhaps for other reasons as well.

Grabbing the tray and turning, Shon caught Kiama’s gaze and smiled instinctively. “Hey there, stranger. I hope you don’t mind that I ordered, but please take your time and we can find a table when you’ve got your food too.”

(Ensign Baht, Medical)

“Not at all,” Kiama replied with a wide smile and then stepped towards the replicator herself. Chewing on her lower lip, she pondered for a moment. Eventually she said, “Mac and Cheese with some chicken breast, a small Caesar’s salad and a glass of cold, unsweetened peppermint tea.” Once her order materialised in front of her, she grabbed the tray and turned around towards Shon. “Where would you like to sit?”

~Ensign Naim, Science