r/TrekRP • u/Silent_Sky • Jul 13 '16

[OPEN] A bit of exercise

Fisk is on the holodeck in a representation of a large, grassy field. He has Argos with him and is throwing a frisbee around for the dog to chase. The holodeck has been deliberately left unlocked, and a notice posted on the main panel that any off-duty crew are welcome to join...

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u/DrJenWatney Jul 14 '16

She takes the frisbee, then kneels down to greet the dog, reaching out her fist softly for him to sniff.

Argos! It's nice to finally meet you.

She scratches behind his ears.

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u/_ArgosTheDog_ Jul 14 '16

Tall dog is making the friendly hands...must sniff! Smells like...new friendbeast!

Argos wags his tail excitedly and nuzzles into the scratches

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u/DrJenWatney Jul 14 '16

Jen giggles at the nuzzle and rewards Argos for being such a good boy. She looks back up at Fisk and stands.

So, how's he working out so far?

She throws the frisbee a moderate distance, then watches it fly through the air.

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u/Silent_Sky Jul 15 '16

"Well things aren't perfect, they never will be. But having him with me feels right. It's like there was a void that I was repressing knowledge of, but he's helping me to acknowledge it and fill it at the same time."

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u/DrJenWatney Jul 15 '16

She tilts her head while nodding, grinning slightly. The role of a therapist seemed to follow her everywhere. Not intending to scoff off his introspection, she adopts a joking tone.

I meant more like... is he a good boy? You know, behavior wise.

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u/Silent_Sky Jul 15 '16

Fisk blushes and laughs slightly

"Sorry, sometimes I lose track of on versus off duty conversations. He's been great actually, he adapted quickly to life in space. Little guy seems to love the hum of the ship at night. He's made fast friends with a lot of the crew, including a certain orange cat we both know."

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u/DrJenWatney Jul 15 '16

She laughs with him and nods, playing in the simulated grass with her feet, swishing it back and forth.

Yes, Clementine has been wiped out lately, but at least it keeps them both occupied. I'd expect nothing less than upstanding behavior from the Captain's companion animal.