Posted June 3, 2020, 3:49 p.m. by Lieutenant Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) (Amber DeSadier)
Posted by Ensign Dr. Mariah Lee Grayson (Psychiatrist) in Starbase 157 Awards and Promotions - Mariah/Zoi
Mariah knew everyone was likely anxious to get back to their own tasks following the promotion ceremony, but Mariah felt funny about leaving without saying another word to Commander Haven. The Chief of Security had made a point to speak to her before the ceremony began and Grayson appreciated it. She wanted to say goodbye at the very least, to repay Haven’s friendliness.Approaching Haven, she offered, “I’m happy for all those who were promoted, but I was sorry we didn’t get to chat more. I don’t wish to hold you up, but I didn’t want to be rude about saying goodbye.”
~Dr. Mariah Grayson, Psychiatrist
Mariah’s timing was perfect as Zoi had just placed a rather large bite of cake in her mouth. She was left with a painful decision to either, chew on it and wait, or spit it out in as graceful a manner as she could do. Deciding the latter would never do, she did the former. Zoi turned and covered her mouth nodding as she endeavored to chew quickly. “Oh, yes.... Well,” More chewing. “Sorry....” More chewing and swallowing. “I did not think you rude.” Said behind her hand and obviously with her mouth still somewhat occupied. She lifted her hand and displayed a single finger to indicate she needed a moment. She finished chewing the cake and getting it down and sipped champagne before she turned her attention back on the psychiatrist.
“So sorry!” She said with a smile. “I figured once we all got food, we were chowing down too much to talk anyway. Plus with so many people to mingle with, its easy to get pulled away from a conversation. Did you enjoy getting to know more of the crew?”
Haven, CoS
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