Wanting to Take Flight

[Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Munroe]

Joe was enjoying an easy day today. Most of the crew was busy settling into their new roles and he had very little appointments scheduled until the next day. Now that his main shift was over, he'd made his way to the holodecks. 

Pulling up some of his favorite programs, Joe smiled. Berengaria. He loved to visit home whenever he could. His finger hovered over the first program. It was a recreation of his home planet down to every detail. When he was lonely or just wishing to see home again, he played that program. 

He scrolled further. The second was one of his favorites. It featured the dragon-like creatures of his homeworld. Joe had spent many hours interacting with them. They were one of his favorite things to watch and study.

His finger moved further down to one more program. He grinned widely. This one was a total indulgence. He'd taken the main Berengaria program and programmed the dragons to be more interactive and even to be able to be ridden. This one was total fantasy based in reality. When he was more playful and adventurous, he liked to run this program. 

"Yup, that's it." He pushed the button for program three and entered the holodeck, eager to meet up again with some of the dragons he'd already interacted with. They had indicated that they had other dragons they wanted him to meet when next he returned. He was eager to see what kinds of adventures they could go on together. 

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[Captain Xian Chen]

Xian wandered about her ship pausing to speak with anyone who showed an interest in wanting her company. It was important to her that she be approachable. It was something she had been told she needed to work on. Her last assignment as Executive Officer on the USS Venture had been one of nearly a decade where she had developed the reputation of being a hard-ass. This was a new time and a new place. It was a good spring board to start things off again. She had it in her to be tough, fair and approachable.

In time she’d made her way to the holodecks. She checked her PADD to update herself on the current beacon situation. All was being handled so she decided that she had some free time. Taking a look, she perused the active programs to see if anything struck her fancy.

“Dragons?”

Had she read that right? She looked it over once again and sure enough, it was sentient interactive dragons. Checking the use she noted that the program was open and that one individual was present – her ship’s councilor.

**Now is as good a time as any to meet him,** she thought to herself. Checking the outline for appropriate attire, Xian had the right clothing replicated and changed into it, then entered the program eager to see what awaited her.

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[Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Munroe]

He'd been enjoying the time spent with the holographic dragons when he became aware of another presence. 

Turning he stood. He knew who the woman was without question. He'd already studied her file.

"Captian Chen." He took in her attire. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Joe Monroe, ship's counselor, but I'm sure you already knew that." 

He turned at the sound of the dragons taking flight and gave a quirky grin. "I tweaked the dragons from my homeland to give them the power to fly. I find it more interesting this way. Have you ever been to Berengaria?" 

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[Commander Pesh'ewa]

//Pesh'ewa to Captain Chen. The beacon has been located and we are dealing with more issues than we expected. Your assistance may be in order as we proceed.//

[Captain Xian Chen]

"Captian Chen." He took in her attire. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Joe Monroe, ship's counselor, but I'm sure you already knew that."

Xian smiled knowingly at the councilor in response to his assertion. Her eyes shifted to the dragons as they turned and leapt toward the sky, their massive wings lifting them into the air. Their power could be felt as she stood near them.

"I tweaked the dragons from my homeland to give them the power to fly. I find it more interesting this way. Have you ever been to Berengaria?"

“That’s fascinating,” she said as she watched them fly off. “It has been many years since I have been there.” Her tone was friendly and conveyed a genuine appreciation as she spoke them. Before she could ask him anything her combadge interrupted their conversation.

//Pesh'ewa to Captain Chen. The beacon has been located and we are dealing with more issues than we expected. Your assistance may be in order as we proceed.//

Her brow furrowed slightly. She tapped her combadge and responded. “Understood. I will make my way to the bridge.”

Turning back to the councilor she offered him a regretful smile. “I apologize that our adventure was ended before it could begin. I hope I get the opportunity to learn more of your dragons in the future.” Xian offered him a slight bow before backing away and turning to exit the holodeck.

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[Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Munroe]

"I understand," he replied with a faint smile. Life was busy for a captain, that was for sure. He was pleased that she had joined him, albeit briefly, on the holodeck. His first impression of her was a good one. Joe was eager to find out exactly what type of captain she would be. Only time would tell.

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