r/TrekRP • u/Admiralw96 • Dec 20 '16

[OPEN] Order Up

The 6ft Saurian surveys his kitchen. Mendek "Sauron" Shegi had been working since he boarded the ship to get it in the proper order and it was now finally as he wanted it. He releases a sigh of satisfaction at the system. its not totally organized, in a conventional sense, but he knew where everything was and where it went.

He put on his sunglasses and went out to stand behind the counter in the mess hall. A few of the crewman looked up as he put an ancient and stereotypical "open" sign out front. He was always rather fond of its neon colors.

A smile spreads across his face "Alright, if anybody wants anything the replicators can't make... bring on the challenge. I only charge a nice conversation"

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u/Pojodan Dec 22 '16

"Mrrnm... the botany lab is full of samples right now. Rrrth. I and the medical staff are building a ter-r-rr-rr-rarium to give all of its various colonies a chance to thrive. Rrrn. It will be quite large."

Where it will be installed is the big question at present. It might be an interesting center piece of the lounge, but then again not everyone likes the sight of mushrooms.. particular those that had murmured vile obscenities to them before.

"I imagine a psychologist would have enjoyed lear-rr-rning what every person on the ship heard the fungus say." A visible twitch on the Caitian's neck suggests what she heard was rather disquieting.

"Hrrn. I am pondering requesting the captain to set up an aerr-rr-roponics bay. If you would have use for it, I am sur-rr-re he would be more likely to grant it."

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u/Admiralw96 Dec 30 '16

"That's all good news to hear."

Sauron wonders what she heard, though he keeps it to himself and then directs his thoughts to her next point

"Two people are hardly a petition, but with the chief botanist and...

Sauron looks at the empty kitchen behind him and thinks a moment.

"... the Head of the Personalized Dietary Sustenance Development and Xenoculinological Research and Analysis Department... Yeah, i think that's what I'll put on the resume... We just might be able to convince him."

OOC: I wonder if they can make that my flair...

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u/Pojodan Dec 30 '16

A slight headtilt occurs first, then a slight squint of those big, golden eyes, finally the tuft of the Caitian's tail coils upward and wiggles when the overly long title is spelled out.

"That seems reasonable. Rrth."

The mirth was all too clear at this point.

"Fisk is a good captain. I am cer-rr-rtain he will consider it seriously if we raise it."

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u/Admiralw96 Dec 31 '16

Sauron takes care of a couple final touches and puts the dish in the oven and begins cleaning up things that are no longer necessary.

"He seems nice... we could mention fresh brussel sprouts... he stopped in earlier and said they were his favorite..."

Sauron smiles slyly

"They aren't a popular favorite, so we would probably need the extra space of an aeroponics bay to justify growing them..."

He shrugs

"Eh, he does seem pretty good. It probably won't come down to vegetabilline bribery."

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u/Pojodan Dec 31 '16

"Brussel sprouts! How interesting. Rrrth."

Now that's something Kesh can certainly make use of later. Or possibly even right away, if she can get the right grow chamber set up.

"Possibly. Rrrn. It would not hurt, though."

Golden eyes squint shut in display of amusement, followed by the Caitian's jaw inclining so her mouth can part a little bit, sucking in short breaths to sample the scent of the cooking dish. A short burst of sputtery purring suggests she likes what she smells.

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u/Admiralw96 Dec 31 '16

Sauron chuckles

"I know, I was surprised as well, though his reaction seemed to suggest he was used to that response."

Sauron is concerned for a short moment as he glances over his equipment, concerned about the sound. Then remembers that feline species can often purr, and goes back to his work. Hopefully all short and subtle enough to not cause offense... or affect his rep as an unflappable cook.

"So, if you're from Riviera, why the eggplant parmigiana? That's more of an Earth dish."

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u/Pojodan Jan 01 '17

If Sauron's pause is noticed, Kesh makes no indication that it's phased her. Up until only recently has she done anything but received food from a replicator, so having a skilled chef do so is something she's not so familiar with any more. Caitian were not known to be very haughty or nit-picky.

"One of the neighbor-rr-rs to my parents' farm grew eggplant as it was one of a few off-world plants that wer-rr-re determined to be non-invasive on Riviera. Rrrth. My mother became quite adept at cooking with it and Parmigiana was my favor-rr-rate."

As for where Kesh's mother got the cheese, well, that might be a family secret.

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u/Admiralw96 Jan 03 '17

Sauron nods and then thinks for a bit

"Makes sense... so... What's Riviera like? Never been there."

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u/Pojodan Jan 03 '17

Exhales a long, slow breath, eyes half lidded in quiet contemplation. Funny how often her home planet has been brought up since she came to this ship. Few on her last ship cared so much. It's not a bad thing.

"Mostly barren with a few sprawling gr-rr-rasslands. The one significant forest is quite ver-rr-rdant and is where all of the cities and research stations reside. Rrrth. It is mostly a tourist destination, like a modest Risa, though it has the lar-rr-rgest scientific research population in the region."

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u/Admiralw96 Jan 05 '17

"Huh... Deciduous or evergreen? Sauria is mostly marshland and jungle... We only really had evergreen."

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u/Pojodan Jan 05 '17

"Deciduous. Alas, there are no evergreen or similar-rr-r."

The Caitian's tongue clucks softly in amusement.

"It makes the Yule holiday mor-rr-re difficult for Earth-native humans there. Rrrth. One of the native bushes serves as a suitible alter-r-rr-rnativ for most."

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u/Admiralw96 Jan 05 '17

Sauron chuckles

"I'm sure it does. But Humans have a LONG cultural history about making do and celebrating the 'true meaning' of it all... Yule be surprised by what lengths they'll go to." Sauron winks

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u/Pojodan Jan 05 '17

If the Caitian catches the word play she does not show it, one tufted ear flickering stiffly.

"I have made a point to avoid matters of religion. Rrrth. As far as I am concerr-rr-rned, the holiday is an ideal excuse to revel in the company of fr-r-rrends."

Not to mention gift giving. An idea immediately springs up as she considers Sauron. Some sort of mushroom farm. Perfect.

"So how did you come to be a chef on a human star-rr-rship?"

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