Posted by Lieutenant Steven Leon Marsh (Chief Science Officer) in Lounge

Posted by Lieutenant Steven Leon Marsh (Chief Science Officer) in Lounge

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Kaylin Wilde (Ops/Helm Officer) in Lounge
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Kaylin came in, looked around. She noticed the small gathering at the bar but didn’t catch any of the conversation. Taking a spot a few seats over she ordered an old fashioned. Sitting there was a good balance between not wanting to be completely alone while having time to yourself.

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

Steven noticed the new edition to the bar and called her over. He was new to the ship and meeting people was his main focus in hanging out in the lounge tonight.

Marsh CSO

Kay shifted a little in her seat as he called her over. Debating whether or not to respond, she looked him over.

“Hey,” she said, walking over, “I’m Kaylin.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“Steven Marsh,” he extended his hand. “I’m the new science chief. Nice to meet you.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever met a Kaylin, a mess of Kaylees - all different spellings, various names that start with something and end with Lynns… but not a single Kaylin. It sounds common, but for me its totally unique.”

“It was probably a spelling mistake. Most people just call me Kay.”

“We have been mulling around the concept of having a ship wide wine tasting event. Are you a beer or wine type of girl?” He signaled the bar tended over waiting for her response.

Marsh CSO

“Aldebaran whiskey,” she said with a curt smile,

“But I’ll take a beer every once in a while. Not very big on wine.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“Your response is very typical for people who don’t know what they like. Wine is like any other drink. You find what you like and then you like it. “

Marsh CSO

Kay rolled her eyes,

“Look, Lieutenant, finding a wine I’d like has not necessarily been at the top of my to-do list. Your little contest sounds fun and all but I’m not the girl.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“It’s not a big deal about whether you like wine or not. Heck drink your whiskey and come to be social. It’s a no pressure event.” Marsh could not tell if Wilde was irritated with his comment or not.

Marsh CSO

“I’ll think about it then,” she said. While she was slightly annoyed by his insistence, Kay didn’t want to burn any bridges. At least not yet.

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“You know it’s very common to age whiskey in oak or some sort of wood barrels. On Earth one of the most common barrels used are former Sherry casks. So you are drinking wine, in a way.” He smiled. barrels. Marsh was a pretty goood looking fellow particularly when he smiled, which he did often.

Marsh CSO

“So is your knowledge of alcohol production your scientific specialty, or just how you usually impress people?” she asked, raising her eyebrows as she took another drink. He had her attention, even if she just found him amusing at the moment.

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“So your find me impressive.” He knew how to turn a phrase. “Good to know.”

“No, my knowledge of alcohol has more to do with my misspent teenage years,” he quipped back. “but isn’t it was nice to have a conversation with someone that was not work related. ”

Marsh CSO

Kaylin smiled, taking another drink.

“I suppose it is. For some people, it’s all they’ve got. Which I think is… sad.”

She paused.

“first its the smile. I grow on people, sometimes fast, other times like a fungus.”

“I’m afraid I might be turning into one of those people sometimes. My teenage years were spent ship racing, which isn’t really a ‘Star Fleet approved’ hobby.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“And down the rabbit hole we go. Your misspent youth stories or mine first,” he reached behind the bar for another bottle of wine.

Marsh CSO

holiday bump

“To be honest I’m not really in the mood to play that game,” she said, swishing the alcohol around in its glass.

“I can tell though you would love an opportunity to get some more bragging off your chest.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|

“That’s the thing about mis-spent youths,” he tilted his handsome face. “It’s mis-spent. It felt pretty good when I was doing it, but all it is now is a cautionary tale.” He pursed his lips, the smile completely gone.

“I wasn’t trying to brag, just have a pleasant conversation.” He took a sip as a pause, but the pause seemed to continue longer than what would be expected.

Marsh CSO

(OOC: Apologies! Forgot this was here)

Kaylin sighed.

“Look, I didn’t mean to come off like that. It’s been a long time since I’ve had ‘pleasant conversation’. I’m out of practice.”

She paused for a moment, before laughing a little,

“I’m always expecting everyone to be trying to either get something from me or take advantage. I got used to making the first move and not pulling my punches.”

|Lt., j.g. Wilde, Ops/Helm Officer|