Familiar Company

Constellation

   "Value," he repeated, realizing the implications.

"Was there ever fashion around having specific eye color of... servants of the other races, given rarities?" He shrugged, "I honestly don't know how far into the minutiae your planet's system went, but I've read of other cultural examples."

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Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 8:53pm
	"Value," he repeated, realizing the implications. "Was there ever fashion around having specific eye color of... servants of the other races, given rarities?" He shrugged, "I honestly don't know how far into the minutiae your planet's system went, but I've read of other cultural examples."
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:07pm
	She shifted on her seat a bit and took another sip. "The status of any House is reflected in its... possessions. Servants with rarer physical traits are more highly sought after, and more valuable. The Royal House, of course, would have all the most valuable things." She paused for a moment. "Selective breeding is done these days, to enhance desirable traits among the offspring."

Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:26pm
	"Naturally," he said sarcastically, taking a deep sip. It wasn't an easy topic between them, but he also knew Shirik didn't exactly approve of it, either. It's just sometimes difficult to discuss someone's culture without saying something judgmental. He shook his head. "Let's try something else. What words would you use to describe our new ship, especially compared to the Constellation?"
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:33pm
	She turned her gaze out the window once more, letting the flowing stars settle her as she took another sip of the hot drink. "Kem.. mav.. ni'krika... Small... fast... brave.." she mused.

Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:44pm
	"Ni'krika," he sat with it longer than the other words. "Not afraid? How else could 'krika' be used? What about the antonyms: large and slow (which I object to as a description of the Constellation, as Chief Engineer)?" He asked, adopting a mock-offended gesture at the suggestion.
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 9:53pm
	"Krika means coward," she said. "It's an insult on my world." she smiled a bit then. "I never said the Constellation was the opposite. It was much larger than this ship, though. Ni'kem... ni'mav... sed... strong."

Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:11pm
	He smiled back at her. "Well, I did say, 'in comparison to the Constellation,' so forgive me to think you were calling my ship slow." He blinked. "Wait, you did call her slow. Ni'mav. Not fast. I'll have you know the Constellation could go faster and longer than the Vanguard. And we had some of the best damage-control teams in the fleet," he said with a bit of pride.
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:14pm
	She rolled her eyes with a smile. "You misinterpreted what I was saying. You asked about the antonyms, so I gave them to you. I can see the confusion. Sed was meant of the Constellation, not the rest. Touchy engineers..."

Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:41pm
	Greggory had his head turned away, nose pointed towards the ceiling as he listened to her explanation, but he couldn't keep the smile from his face. "Very well. Apology accepted," he said, facing her again, knowing full well that she wasn't apologizing. He looked at the chronometer nearby. "It's nearly 18h00. If there's any prep you want to take care of before we arrive at the Kepler's location, you'll probably be wanting to head out." He finished off his mug and set it on the table to clean up later.
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:48pm
	She gave him a teasing poke in the ribs while his nose was in the air, and got to her feet with a smile. "Yes, I have things to take care of. Thanks for dinner. I'll see you on the bridge." She turned to make her way out of the room.

Greggory Griffith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer First Officer Joined: June/27/2026 Location: Orangevale, CA, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greggory Griffith Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:52pm
	He stood with her, walking her to the door. "I really do appreciate your smile, by the way. I know how momentous that is." He stood in the doorway, giving her his warm smile. "Let's try to make these dinners a semi-regular event, even without the celebratory air."
	Lt. Cmdr Greggory Griffith - XO Lt. JG "Scruffy" LeBlanc - Engineer

Shirik Lektar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Ops Chief Joined: February/24/2011 Location: Jacobsburg, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 173	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shirik Lektar Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 10:56pm
	"Indeed it is," she teased. "That sounds good." She flashed him one more small smile before slipping back into the neutral Shirik everyone knew, before anyone else in the hall might see her, and continued on her way.