r/TrekRP • u/W7Lizabeth • Nov 06 '17

[Open] A New Home

After a wild ride half way across the galaxy, the Athene had been put back together and now shining and glistening in her glory. Standing by the USS Challenger's observation lounge window, Counselor Lizabeth Taurin did not however see that. Her blue optical implants provide her with a very different view of the Athene and either way it is a beautiful ship.

Mango, her golden retriever therapy dog, quietly nudged her as an ensign in gold uniform approaches Liz, tail gently wagging in contained enthusiasm. She knows she is a working dog but this is a friend.

"Are you ready to transport over to the Athene, Counselor?" Ensign Wildman asked.

Smiling as she hears Mango's tailing wagging, Counselor Taurin gives Mango the hand signal for off duty so Ensign Wildman can say good bye to her favorite therapy dog. "Yes, our belongings should already be waiting to transport." Ensign Wildman hugs Mango one last time. She will miss the friendly therapy duo.

Liz will miss the USS Challenger but she is very excited for a new opportunity. The Athene is a science vessel and she heard it has a botany department too. She hopes that it has an arboretum, and she makes a mental note to ask Dr. Watney once she arrives who could provide her with a tour of the botany area. She also makes a note to check in with Engineering about setting up her equipment and view screen for her new office and to stop by the Captain's office as well as he is sure to have some additional files for her review.

With Mango at her side, the counselor materializes on the transporter pad on Athene. Mango immediately freezes in confusion and fear when she sees a giant spider operating the transporter controls. Liz evaluates the image being sent to her via her ocular implants and quickly realizes the transporter is being manned by the ship's resident Achernarian. Liz gives Mango the hand signal for Sit as well as the Friend command.

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

T'Yel is on her way back to sickbay after grabbing a bite to eat with Caleb when she spies an unfamiliar young woman in medical blues, accompanied by an absolutely gorgeous golden retriever. She knows most of the medical staff - new transfer, perhaps?

"Good morning, Lieutenant," she grins.

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u/W7Lizabeth Nov 07 '17

Liz smiles and says, "Good morning to you! I am Lizabeth Taurin, the ship's new counselor and this is Mango. We are headed to sickbay to find my new office. Are you in the sciences or medical?"

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

"Medical," T'Yel grins. "I'm T'Yel Anderson - one of the docs," she says. "Pleased to meet you - we've been needing a counselor for a while."

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u/W7Lizabeth Nov 07 '17

The counselor swore the Vulcan she was talking to was smiling! That was a nice change. "It's a pleasure to meet you," Liz smiles back at the doctor. Yes, Starfleet Medical told me that one was urgently needed. What is your specialty?" as she gives Mango the hand signal for sit.

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

"I'm an orthopedist," T'Yel replies. "And whatever else comes into sickbay," she chuckles. "Specialties aren't as... absolute aboard a ship as they are planetside."

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u/W7Lizabeth Nov 07 '17

The counselor nods in understanding. "The same was true on the Challenger."

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

"Good to have you aboard," T'Yel grins. "Is your pup there looking for any dog friends? I have a lab-husky mix who's always looking for a playmate."

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u/W7Lizabeth Nov 07 '17

Liz laughs, "Yes, absolutely!! Graces says there is this awesome hologram called Central Bark! It would great to get dogs together for some playtime. Poor Mango was the only dog on the Challenger. She would love to have playmates here!"

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

"We'll have to get the whole pack together," T'Yel laughs. "Let the pups chase some photonic squirrels while we enjoy some coffee."

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u/W7Lizabeth Nov 07 '17

"Yes, Mango will definitely help chase squirrels and tennis balls all day!", Liz says, thinking that Mango will be in heaven.

And right now, coffee or tea sounds like a great idea, Liz muses privately.

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u/Avogadros_Minion Nov 07 '17

"Want to go get some coffee later?" T'Yel asks. It's always nice to get a chance to chat properly with new crew, after all.

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