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Part of Starbase Bravo: Q3 2400

First Posting

SB Bravo
23/8/22
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S’Lone stepped off shuttle and onto the deck of his first official assignment Starbase Bravo; a newly minted Ensign.  A 60 year old Ensign to boot.  He absentmindedly ran his fingers through his rust-colored hair then slung his duffle bag over his shoulder and took off at a fair clip toward the interior decks.  It was traditional for a new officer to report to the CO and S’Lone did not want to break any traditions this early.  He grinned.  He stopped by a display and queried the shortest path to the CO’s office.

It had been a long 24 hours.  Just 23 hours ago was in formation at his commissioning and graduating ceremony on the Parade grounds of the Academy.  He felt…regret.  He knew his ri’nanov <Mother> came in from Betazed just to attend the ceremony and he did not seek her out after the conclusion.  Even after 45 years he still felt white hot anger over the betrayal that led ultimately to his di’ranov <Father> eri’hfirh T’unen’s execution.  S’Lone still blamed his ri’nanov; she could have done more at the trial. S’Lone took a deep breath the let it out slowly. His face felt flushed.

After 5 minutes he found himself outside of the CO’s office ready to start on his new adventure.

 

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    Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

    August 23, 2022
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    I appreciate all of the story potential you've baked into this introduction. A 60 year old ensign?? What's that experience going to be like for him? Will he be able to relate to his peers on Starbase Bravo or will he end up socializing with the grizzled, 60 year old non-coms? The strained familial relationship has a lot of potential too. I like that you've evoked a sense of what happened without spelling everything out. I hope we'll get to learn more about this history in your posts to come. Now let's see S'Lone jump into his duties aboard Starbase Bravo and start interacting with the other characters. He's really going to add a unique voice to the mix!

    August 25, 2022
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    Hey, a nearly 300 year old ensign here. Well, the symbiont is nearly 300. Heriah is in her 20's. Joined together, they are just over a year old. It's complicated OK? But if S'Lone needs to talk about things, not only is Heriah a nearly 300 year old ensign, she is also a station counselor. Great intro b the way. Short, concise, with a snapshot of the past, and plenty of questions waiting to be explored and answered.

    September 7, 2022

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