Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 0:09:09 GMT -5
Faith was currently resting in her quarters. After all, standing and sitting all day could be quite an exercise. Moving fingers over a console. Yup. Tough, hard work. For sure.
Either way Faith had just finished reading a chapter of the book Little Women. She had wagered a bet with another member of the crew about reading it. That book was not exactly her taste or choice, but the other person had picked out the conditions.
Feeling slightly board after that one chapter of the book, Faith got up from her bed and walked over to the replicator. "Water with a touch of lemon. Room temperature."
The beverage shimmered into existence. "Thanks." Faith said as she picked up the glass, and took a drink.
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 0:21:31 GMT -5
No sooner had Faith picked up the glass to drink from its lemon accented contents than her door chimed signaling that she had a guest. Larkin stood outside her door waiting for her to allow him entrance. If he knew her like he thought he did, she was probable already drinking her lemon water, or getting ready to replicate some. Lemon water? No thank you He thought to himself.
It had been nearly a week since he had found time to visit Faith as one of them were normally on duty when the other was off. So naturally it was the logical choice to make as the the Ships counselor would have said. Faith always brought out his lighter side, though not at first, but now they had a solid and nice friendship going on. He ran a hand over his bald head.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 0:29:57 GMT -5
The chime sounded, and Faith stepped away from the replicator and pointlessly looked at the door. She already knew who it was. Though Faith could not read minds she could sense a presence; however the stronger a friendship, and longer she was around people she got to know who was who without even opening her eyes. Almost like people knew who other people were by simply the sound of their footsteps. "Come in Larkin." Faith said with a smile as she took another drink of her water.
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 0:37:48 GMT -5
He did not smile but his features grew softer as he made his way into her quarters. The door behind him closed and hugged Faith.
"Its good seeing you again faith, its been what a week, week and half? Those aliens were something. A dogs nose is incredibly senitive and their sense of smell is at least a hundred times greater than that of a human, so could you imagine the sense of smell those Rathr people had. Any how, how is my favorite helmswoman doing?" He asked lightheartedly.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 0:47:19 GMT -5
Faith was a bit taken by surprise when he hugged her. However, it didn't really matter. Faith got over the surprise quickly, and used her free hand to reciprocate, and giving a soft, light pat on the back as well. Was not exactly a difficult thing to do or choice to make. They were friends after all. Larkin then went onto tell a bit about the sense of smell the Rathr had. It was interesting four one one.
"I'm doing my best to stay out of trouble." Faith replied with a light laugh. "Would you like something to drink or eat?"
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 0:55:03 GMT -5
"I'm doing my best to stay out of trouble." Faith replied with a light laugh. "Would you like something to drink or eat?"
"Well I bet that makes Security happy that you are not getting into trouble, I hear they have enough of that with one of the young children aboard. Heh, what can you cay right kids will be kids, unless their Vulcan, then they would know better and call it illogical, poor Vulcan kids, can't have any fun."
"As for beverage faith what would be great, uh no, no lemon water this time though. If thats alright of course. So I heard a rumor that Counselor Seroc has a bunch of weapons in his quarters, isn't that crazy?" Larkin said with a little shock in his voice clearly not believing that a Vulcan Counselor would have any harmful device in his room.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 1:13:00 GMT -5
"That's right; baby goats will be baby goats, and children will be children." Why try and cross breed words? They already had enough crossbred Terrans and other races. Though most common was Human and another species. It was quite interesting how many alien races were compatible with Humans to reproduce. Ah well. "Since when do you listen to spread rumors?" Faith inquired as she walked over to the replicator. "What would you like? Tea? Coffee? Apple juice? Tang?" Tang...monkey business, or so a super old commercial indicated. "Speaking of harmful devices, be careful. I lost my marbles."
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 1:23:02 GMT -5
"Since when do you listen to spread rumors?"
"Well I am not saying that I believe it, I am just saying thats what some of the crewman are talking about. Though you would think they would no better then to gossip, let alone by a Commanding Officer, about a Commanding Officer. What is this Quadrant coming to?"
"What would you like? Tea? Coffee? Apple juice? Tang?"
"Coffee black, hot if thats alright. Faith, what the hell is tang?" He was genuinely confused. He had never heard of a beverage he guessed it was called Tang. Didn't sound very enjoyable. He thought it sounded rather unpleasant actually. He smiled at Faith and scratched his head curiously.
He thought to himself about her comment on loosing her marbles. He chuckled and nodded. He looked at Faith replicating his coffee. Good times, she always managed to keep his mind off of more saddening thoughts.
"Well then I will just have to make sure I keep myself at red alert" He said playfully and gave Faith a wistful wink.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 10:36:53 GMT -5
What is the quadrant coming to? "A tiny ship that was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew..." If their lovely Intrepid class vessel were named the minnow, then it would totally fit Gilligan's Island. Skipper, first mate, millionaire and wife, a movie star, professor and Mary Anne. Yeah... "Coffee, black." Viola! Faith took the mug by the handle, and handed it to Larkin. "Tang? Well, it's a children's orange drink. At least that's what I found in the database."
"Well then I will just have to make sure I keep myself at red alert."
At least he doesn't seem all that sad anymore. "Come on," Faith sort of used her head to motion to the living area. "take your boots off, and rest the bones." Faith said as she sat on the end of the sofa. Her boots were already off and tossed in a corner somewhere seeing as this was her 'pad'.
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 13:41:19 GMT -5
"Tang? Well, it's a children's orange drink. At least that's what I found in the database."
"Ah, is that right? Interesting. A children's orange drink. Don't let...whats his name.....young man, mischievous. I think its Shawn, don't give that boy anymore tang he does not need any." Larkin chuckled.
At the thought of taking his boots off and resting his bones he smiled and nodded and removed his boots and placed them by her door. He then followed Faith into her living area and sat next to her on her couch. To took a slow drink of his coffee as her seemed to lose himself in some private reverie.
"I never told you what happed a year ago did I Faith? With the incident. I have known you for some time know and I think as my closest friend you deserve to know the truth of what happened. Why I changed." He said sounding a little somber.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 15:28:12 GMT -5
"I don't babysit Larkin, so you're telling it to the wrong person." Faith hadn't ever really interacted with Shawn. She had seen him at the promotion party way back when Commander Hughes got a shiny new pip. It had been quite a nice party. Lieutenant Mishtak had also gotten a commendation back then too. Good times. Good times.
He then sat next to her on the sofa. Kinda close, but still enough space. Then the incident was partially brought up or wanted to be brought up. Faith looked into Larkin's eyes. "You don't owe me any explanation." Faith said softly. "But if you want to or feel like you need to explain I will listen." That's what friends were for.
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 15:39:47 GMT -5
Larkin nodded as she offered her ear. He felt that he needed to tell her, despite her comment to the contrary.
"Do you remember faith when the U.S.S Endeavor blew up?" A great sadness washed over him and a smaller sensation, hope. He looked back into her eyes with a weak half hearted smile. "Well two weeks before it blew I was offered to go teach at Starfleet HQ. It was an optional thing, but I went. I assured Elizbeth and Joyce that everything would be fine. The last thing I told my wife and daughter was a lie. They lost their lives when the ship blew. I..I lost a part of me when that happened. I've been trying to get it back Faith. Its difficult....."He let it trail off.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 16:10:31 GMT -5
"How could I forget?" Faith said gently as she put her water on the in-table, and used her other hand, placing it on Larkin's shoulder for comfort. She listened. Just listened as he related the tale. Guilt seemed to be a companion when the incident happened, and now she knew why. A lie. It made sense. He then trailed off.
Difficult. "I think, given the tragedy you've been coming along better than one might expect."
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Post by larkin on Apr 5, 2011 17:00:29 GMT -5
"Its been a year, is it wrong that I still remember and think of them? Healing is coming slowly. Thank you Faith, for being there. You have truly been a great help and a bright, beaming star in a my dark galaxy. I appreciate that." I gently take your hand in mind and give it a gentle squeeze.
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Faith Ackron
Helmsman
Age:27 Race:Human/Betazoid
Get Ready For The Ride Of Your Life!
Posts: 187
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Post by Faith Ackron on Apr 5, 2011 17:12:41 GMT -5
"Of course it's not wrong. At least I don't think so." Faith knew Suroc might not agree with her, but she didn't care. She was not his assistant. Faith was a pilot, and Larkin's friend. She'd speak her thoughts; even ones that might be hard to hear. As a friend you don't just scratch peoples ears so they stay content.
"You should remember them. Do things that you know would make them happy. Then you'll be happy, and they'll be honored." It was just that plainly simple to her. "Anything I can do to help. I'm here."
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