Posted by Lieutenant Todd Nyman (Chief Counselor) in [Open] People (and Planet) Watching: Crew Lounge

Posted by Ensign Saoir (Transporter/Security) in [Open] People (and Planet) Watching: Crew Lounge

Posted by Lieutenant Todd Nyman (Chief Counselor) in [Open] People (and Planet) Watching: Crew Lounge
The new chief counselor had many interesting hobbies and ways of relaxing. One of which was people watching. So Lieutenant Nyman decided to spend one of his scheduled meal breaks in the crew lounge. A simple meal of tomato soup, crackers, and a cola to drink. He sat facing out of a corner, with a good view of the comings and goings of the various officers. He also had a not-too-bad view of the mysterious planet everyone was talking about from the lounge windows. Save for a few cadets and/or the science department, he might have been the most excited about the discovery. This was, after all, his first time being on a Starship that was actively discovering new things in the universe. The various levels of excitement of the rest of the crew was interesting to watch as well. For the moment, he was content sitting alone and watching it all.

~~~Lieutenant Nyman, Counselor

{OOC: still open to anyone ~ Ava}

Saoir walked into the crew lounge and noticed Lieutenant Nyman sitting alone, observing his fellow crew members and the excitement surrounding the mysterious planet they had discovered. He decided to join him, taking a seat across from him. “Lieutenant Nyman, isn’t it fascinating to watch the crew’s reactions to our latest discovery?” He looked around the lounge briefly before continuing, “It’s like witnessing a spectrum of emotions, from curiosity to pure exhilaration.” This planet has stirred up quite the buzz on the ship. As he sat he asked, “Is this your first time exploring the unknown?”

Saoir, Transporter Op/Security

“I’ve seen my share of alien worlds before. But this,”

An almost childlike grin came across the Lieutenant’s face as he leaned in slightly closer, continuing in a sort of whisper,

“I’ve never been part of a discovery like this before. A completely new and uncharted planet is something so… unique. It’s exciting.”

Leaning back again, he took another sip of cola and gazed out the windows toward the planet.

“I wonder if we’ll find something, or someone, living down there. Rumors say that the science department found liquid water, and maybe some organic compounds. Of course, those are just rumors.”

~~~ Lieutenant Nyman, Counselor

Saoir nodded in agreement, his eyes also fixed on the distant planet beyond the window. “It’s a rare opportunity indeed,” he replied, his voice filled with a sense of wonder. “To be among the first to explore and understand a world that’s never been seen by anyone before, it’s the stuff of dreams. Liquid water likely means organic compounds. That’s quite intriguing. If there’s even a hint of the potential for life down there we could discover a new race. I’m curious, Lieutenant, what are your thoughts on the crew’s reactions? Some seem elated, while others appear a bit apprehensive. How do you think this discovery is affecting their psyche?”

Saoir, Transporter Op/Security