Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in Side Sim: Science Labs - Getting her whereabouts

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: Science Labs - Getting her whereabouts

Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in Side Sim: Science Labs - Getting her whereabouts
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Having some time on her hands, Riani had decided to check out the science labs on the Starbase. The moment she stepped into the main lab, she felt like coming home even though she’d never been on Starbase 157 in her life. There was something comforting about the similarity of science labs. And other than people, labs were predictable and didn’t ask unwanted questions. Her sole focus on the equipment, the young Ensign moved slowly and methodically around the lab; exploring every inch of it.

~Ensign Iyun, Science

Saatynn sat at a corner table, one PADD propped up against a random device, another one sitting to one side, and a third one directly in front of him, which he was currently making notes on, seemingly oblivious to Riani.

Ens Saatynn

It wasn’t till Riani reached that particular corner, that she realized that she wasn’t alone in the lab. In fact, she was startled to see the other officer that a soft noise - something akin to a mouse being stepped on - escaped her lips. Almost instantly her cheeks turned crimson and her expression turned from startled to embarrassed, if not mortified. She hoped against hope that he hadn’t heard her make that embarrassing noise, but since he was clearly Vulcan it was unlikely that he’d missed it. Not knowing what to say, the Bajoran woman just looked at him, while she reached subconsciously behind her back and started to fidget with the end of her long braid.

~Ensign Iyun, Science

Saatynn heard her, and glanced up with his eyes only, a movement she probably wouldn’t see. He saw the look of her face and decided to pretend he didn’t hear it. Instead he looked up and at the PADD in front of him, and then gave her a curious look as thought he hadn’t seen her. “Oh hi, am I in your way at all?” He offered her a small smile–an instant clue he wasn’t a normal Vulcan–as he spoke.

Ens Saatynn

For some reason that smile made her feel even more uncomfortable and for a couple of moments Ria just stood there and started at the other scientist. Eventually, she said, “Uhm, … no … not at all. I just thought I’d … have a look around … I’m new … uhm …” Remembering that introducing herself was probably expected, she added, “Ensign Iyun Riani…” Her voice trailed off and she wondered if one day she might be less awkward when talking to someone; especially someone she didn’t know yet.

~Ensign Iyun, Science

“Saatynn. Bajoran so your surname is Iyun, correct?” He tried to keep his tone friendly, while it was irritating to have his work interrupted, he didn’t mind that much, unlike some of his race might.

Ens Saatynn

Ria nodded and for the first time since suddenly realizing that she wasn’t alone in the lab after all the hint of a smile tugged at the corners of her lips. People regularly forgot that in her culture the family name was said first. So having someone remember that was nice and helped putting her ever so slightly at ease.

Looking down at her feet while still playing with her raid behind her back, Riani pondered what to do. Should she just excuse herself and leave? That would certainly ease her discomfort. Yet even though didn’t always come across as such, she was curious by nature and had a longing to figure out and understand everything around her. So she plugged up her courage and after taking a deep breath, asked, “Are you… uhmm… are you stationed on the Starbase?”

~Ensign Iyun, Science

Walking through the entry with a PaDD in hand, Achilleas waved it at his two ensigns. “Afternoon folks. Nice of them to let us borrow a lab huh?”

CSO Petrakos

At the sound of his voice, Riani instinctively turned her head to look at the CSO, but almost immediately cast down her gaze. “Good afternoon, Sir,” she replied, her voice even softer than normal, her cheeks still flushed.

~Ensign Iyun, Science

“It definitely was, sir.” Saatynn said, before looking back at Riani. “So, Ensign, what’s your specialty?” He figured she’d feel more comfortable talking about science-related stuff.

Ens Saatynn