❛ DO YOU ?? ❜ his words are marked with genuine enthusiasm. complete with a soft smile. the remaining contents of his glass are tossed back before the bartender is flagged down again. another drink. something much needed after another long voyage into the cosmos. and one for the kid — something non-alcoholic of choice. ❛ it’s STARFLEET issued. but i’m sure the insignia gave me away, right ?? ❜ it’s easy to spot federation starfleet command in a crowd. just look for the bright yellow.
He was the first one to acknowledge her after she paid them
a compliment. She almost looked surprised when he returned her
genuine enthusiasm with his own. She sat up straighter, because now he had
her full attention. He gave her the time of day for two seconds and now she'd
give him the stars if he asked.
“I love your ships! I've read a lot on the transporter. Mostly the
debates though. The whole ethical side of it. And how fast you
can go! The Starfleet has some of the absolute best times in time
space travel in history! But you're a captain you know how fast
you can go! You can out run anything!”
The girl remembered herself, how her sister told her she talked too much
in front of strangers. She should listen more, be aware of who she's talking
too. Not everyone was friendly. The bartender handed the girl some dextro
juice and she looked excitedly.
Never forget your manners, Sidera. She cleared her throat, holding out a talon
hand to be polite.
“Captain, I'm Sidera Nyx, but everyone calls me Sid, it's
super cool to meet you!”
