Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Isabel Delaney (Security Officer) in Luncheon with the XO - All JOs invited

Posted by Civilian Marishka (Lounge Host) in Luncheon with the XO - All JOs invited

Posted by Ensign Karina Niles (Doctor) in Luncheon with the XO - All JOs invited

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“It has been quite pleasant. It is not nearly as difficult a transition as my first one, coming to a Starfleet ship for the very first time right from the Galdori Fleet. As for my desires and suggestions for you as Junior Officers, I only ask that you be passionate about your work. If you find yourself facing days of monotony, talk to your department head about switching around your duties. They are all wise officers and want you to thrive. The Federation is made up of people who do what they do for the betterment of all,” Luka reflected. The XO finished grabbing her food and placed it on the table, slipping over to the drinks cart to get some water.

Luka, XO

“I’ll make sure to remember that. And make sure the ones who don’t make it here know as well. And,” she laughed lightly and looked around, “I think we need to make sure our DHs don’t get too humdrum either.”

“Oh I doubt they will get humdrum on the Athena. I had heard quite a lot about this ship before I was stationed here. It is a hot bed of activity and if the last mission… which was my first mission here… is anything to go by, it will always be a good ride.”

As any good hostess, Marishka seemed to anticipate the XO’s needs and poured from a large decanter then silently handing the water over. She didn’t know much about the Galdori species and would have to do a bit more research.

• Marishka

Luka chuckled slightly at the unspoken offer and took the glass of water, immediately sipping a little bit before she returned to her seat.

Another figure stepped into the space looking tired. Glancing around, the blond curls of her hair swayed until she spied the XO and others invited. Janna was glad for the break, and much like she was advocating on a near constant basis to everyone she counselled lately, she was recognizing when she needed to step away from her work and give herself a rest. And since she was a social person by nature, Kingston naturally was glad for the invitation.

Moving over to join them, she cut a petite figure that moved quietly, even as her intense green eyes took in everyone with a practiced quick assessment. She wasn’t tense, but the keen intelligence in her gaze spoke of someone analytical. Her expression softened as she approached and smiled sincerely, the fatigue there but pushed to the side a bit. “Good day everyone. Wasn’t sure I was going to make it, but here I am,” she said with a slight grin as she helped herself to a sandwich and found a seat next to Karina, giving Isabel a tiny wink of acknowledgement since they were the two of the group she already knew. “I’m Janna Kingston, from the counselling department, for those of you I have’t met yet.”

~Janna Kinston, Assistant CNS

“Thank you for coming, Janna. It is nice to see you taking a break,” Luka spoke. The XO bowed her head slightly in respect. The dip of the head was similar to a brief hello for her culture - the equivalent to a more complex greeting like a handshake was somewhat more time consuming and complicated.

Karina smiled at Janna and murmured a hello to her as the Assist CNS got her food and settled beside the Doc.

Izzy started piling food on her plate. She ate a great deal even for someone with a thinner build simply due to how much she exercised. Mainly though, it was healthier foods … for now. The Irish woman eyed the desserts with her bright green eyes and smiled before sitting next to Janna. “Pardon me for saying so Janna, but you look like you could use a long night of shut eye.”

IC: Jayden walked in not soon after looking a little tired, having just gotten off an engineering shift. He was a slightly taller then average man in his mid-twenties and appeared to be in good shape. He wasn’t sure what to make of this luncheon though and it showed on his face. His brown eyes looked around apprehensively while he found an empty seat. He generally kept to himself so he wasn’t to familiar with everyone, having seen most of them only in passing.

“Good day Commander, everyone.” He said respectfully, taking a seat.

-Jay

Luka once more dipped her head. “Thank you for being here, Jayden. I am glad you accepted my invitation. Please, for today, call me Luka.”

“Hi, Bennett,” Karina smiled to the tired engineer. She didn’t know him well, but recognized him from the time or two she had seen him in medical.

Karina
Doctor

Marishka could tell the new arrival was a bit nervous, that was an easy thing to pick up in most men. She poured a cup of coffee, selected some cream and sugar, and silently offered it to him on a small tray leaning in to be certain that he caught a hint of her scent. Perhaps that would calm him a bit or, at least, distract him.

• Marishka

Isabel Delaney, Sec

“Thank you once again for coming. I appreciate it. I know how stressful it is to be a Junior Officer - believe it or not, I was once one as well. Some of you are new arrivals to the ship, some of you have been here longer than I have. This luncheon is a judgement-free zone. If any of you have anything you wish to bring to my attention, feel free to talk to me about it. If you want to talk about hobbies and what you do in your off-time, I would love to have that conversation.”

Luka, XO