Posted Dec. 23, 2020, 12:44 p.m. by Lieutenant Junior Grade Zarus DeSai (Doctor) (Jim Watkin)
Posted by Ensign Kristiana O’Larria (Engineer) in Starbase 257
Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Zarus DeSai (Doctor) in Starbase 257
Posted by Commander Michelle Allen (Acting Captain) in Starbase 257
Posted by… suppressed (1) by the Post Ghost! 👻
Zarus was in their quarters on Starbase 257 packing the last of their few personal possessions into a crate for transfer to the Viking.Zarus had been stationed on Starbase 157 since graduating from the Academy and had seen the Viking. She was not a ship that was in good condition. Rumour was that she was jinxed. Everytime she visited Starbase she took on an influx of crew, but very few ever dissembarked. Zarus would have been lying if they said they were looking forward to being posted there.
Zarus closed the crate and looked at themself in the mirror that had been behind the lid. They touched the black roots that were starting to show on their straight medium length blue hair which matched the colour of their eyes. They made a mental note to top up the colour when they settled in to their new quarters. Their mottled spots ran in symmetrical trails all the way down their smooth face and torso before disappearing into their uniform trousers and running out of sight down to their toes.
Zarus sighed heavily as the door chime rang. They put on their short sleeved uniform shirt and waistcoat before answering the door. It was the quartermaster for Zarus’ belongings.
After the quartermaster had left Zarus took one last look around their old empty quarters before leaving for the furthest docking berth where the Viking was due to arrive shortly…
Once at the berth, Zarus was not surprised to see how busy it was with new crew waiting for the jinx of the fleet. Zarus found a spot to lean and watch through the window for the arrival of the rundown vessel they expected to become their next home…
-DeSai
There was quite a crowd gathered, various crew members bustling about, as well as Starbase personnel performing their duties.
Suddenly on a raised platform, an older man in Admirals uniform appeared. He held his hands aloft, palms facing outward. “May I have your attention please!” He called out loudly.
There was a bit of commotion as everyone gave the Admiral their attention.
“There has been a change in plans,” Admiral Smithson said. “The Viking will be not be arriving as planned. You are all asked for you patience as we reevaluate the situation. Your belongings will be returned to your temporary quarters and you will be asked to stay here on the Starbase until further notice.” He scanned the crowd with his eyes. “Dismissed”
The crowd erupted into a murder again. An NE standing nearby Zarus let out a sigh. “What the hell.” The NE said, shaking his head.
-GM Type Being
“Relax, Ensign,” Zarus said to the NE, “She’s probably been diverted. Zarus a number of arrivals on board change from their scheduled times to simply ‘delayed’
“They’re probably all responding to a distress signal or something,” Zarus offered.
-Zarus
A young NE on the other side of Zarus piped in. “I hope that’s all it is. I hear the ship is haunted!” A shiver ran down the brunette’s back as she looked at the others. Glancing at Zarus she held out her hand. “Angela, Angie, actually. Angie Dickenson. I’m going to be a nurse on the ship. I hear it will be an interesting assignment. That’s why I took it.” She smiled. “Why are you going to the Viking? Choice or no choice?”
NE Angie Dickenson
Nurse
((just cause I’m bored lol))
Zarus smiled before introducing themself. “Zarus DeSai. I heard the rumours too about her too, but I’m sure that’s all that they are. I’ve been stationed here on the Starbase. The only time we see the arrivals board change to so many delayed and ships departing ahead of schedule is a response to a distress or a Fleetwide drill for such an event.”
Zarus was a very calm person. Many who did not know better often assumed that they were a joined Trill, but they wasn’t.
-Zarus
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