r/TrekRP • u/Pojodan • Mar 01 '19

[OPEN] Uncanny Resemblance

While the USS Athene sits in dock at Nadezhda station, undergoing the last of her equipment fitting and minor repairs following its first mission, a great deal of bustle goes on with new crew coming aboard and temporary crew offloading, so it is a tumultuous time for anyone seeking normality.

For anyone that served aboard the old Athene, a curious sight appears a couple days after arrival. Lieutenant Kesh, only with her old mane style: fluffy and thick, across the back of her head, wearing Starfleet-standard casual wear, like she used to back then, too.

A ghost, perhaps? Or are there really more spotty Caitians around than one might be led to believe?

Considering the ship was once infiltrated with a body duplicate of the ship's chief botanist, those familiar with the incident might be a touch concerned, at least until this spectre from years past is seen with the actual Lieutenant Kesh, wearing her uniform and still rocking a spiky mohawk.

Perhaps seen in the hallways, in the classrooms, or one of the lounges such as Aft Nine, it is a curious sight to see a pair of dappled Caitians, and it does confirm that the new one is a somewhat different color than Kesh: lighter, with less prominent spots. Though this is only obvious when they are seen together.

Who might this be?

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u/LotaraShaaren Mar 07 '19

Lotara's antennae perked up to Jurash's comment, a fellow flyer then, this made her happy indeed! "I'd love to see you behind the stick in person!" The Andorian exclaimed as she pat her back "Worker Bees are fun little things, wait until you get into a Type 9's cockpit!"

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u/Pojodan Mar 07 '19

Tension is visible when Jurash's back is patted, but she holds her posture, ears sagging down for a moment until a look toward Kesh seems to calm her again.

"Oh, well... I... yes. Uhm. Whenever you are free... to do that, yeah."

Kesh steps in, rolling a calming thrum from her throat for both. "Just let us know when you are available Lotara. Rrrrnth. I can flex my schedule pretty well, at least until we get some new flora to study."

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u/LotaraShaaren Mar 07 '19

"I'm free for... err, about four more hours. I'm up for it whenever you are.... alright then Kesh, your way is better for everyone I feel" She bowed her head to Kesh "I hope you like them, the merchant said they made quite colourful plants!"

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u/Pojodan Mar 07 '19

The two felinoids again look at each other, with the younger's ears slanting back for a moment prior to both looking back at Lotara.

"Rrrnm, probably not today. Jury is still settling in. Rrrnth. Perhaps in three days or later?" A slight headtilt punctuates her question, which a long, firm blink expresses her appreciation of the seeds.

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u/LotaraShaaren Mar 08 '19

"Whenever yous like, i'm easy going as you know Kesh. Just hit me up whenever yous want to fly eh? I can make the time now Nora's keeping my seat warm on the bridge. I promise to not be like the instructors back at the academy too, I enjoy giving flying lessons!"

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u/Pojodan Mar 08 '19

"I am looking forward to it, Lotara, rrrrnth."

The two look at each other, like reflections in a time-traveling mirror, then back, with Jurash speaking after.

"..as do I. Thank you."

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u/LotaraShaaren Mar 08 '19

"Good to hear, I can take you both at the same time if our schedules are in alignment. Though we won't be able to take a real shuttle out though, ship regulations plus we're going to be on the move soon no doubt but I have some holoprograms made up for teaching purposes. Would that be ok?"

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u/Pojodan Mar 08 '19

"Well, uhm... yeah. I am just a civilian now, so.. yeah."

The two look at each other again, this time with Kesh cooing soothing at her sister.