bored again

[ensignsato]

*sits at console*

*everything is quiet*

*had been working on the translations for Trip and Matt - will need to talk to them soon*

*sighs again*

*glances at the chrono*

I'm going for lunch, okay. Page me if you need me

*takes off for the Mess*

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[izzy_secorro]

*sits in the mess, poking absent-mindedly at a plateful of pasta salad*

*wants to go visit Henry, but doesn't know how to ask the Captain, or even Phlox, for permission*

*sighs*

[ensignsato]

*comes in*

*grabs a plate of something*

*looks around*

*sees Izzy sitting in the corner demolishing a plate of pasta salad*

*goes over*

Anyone sitting here?

[izzy_secorro]

*smiles*

Nope.

*points to the chair across from self*

I'd enjoy some company, actually.

[ensignsato]

*takes a bite of her sandwich*

So, why the long face? *blinks at the look Izzy gives her* Hey, what happened?

*reaches over table to gently pat her hand*

[izzy_secorro]

*pushes plate away*

So, y'know how I got babysitting duty? I was so stoked... and the FIRST time I get to look after Henry he goes and falls off his bed, breaking his arm and knocking himself out.

*closes eyes*

All cuz I was off... daydreaming about... gah!

*rubs face*

I feel like a total shithead.

[ensignsato]

Fuck

*takes her hand and squeezes it*

Ahh, sweetie. It was an accident. Kids have them. I'm sure the Captain doesn't blame you.

[izzy_secorro]

*squeezes Hoshi's hand back*

I'm pretty sure he doesn't either, but I do.

*leans forward*

I mean, I had my head in the clouds, not paying attention... and everyone knows Henry's a handful! I should have paid closer attention instead of...

*leans back again*

... well, whatever. It's done now. Now I have to think of how to apologize.

[ensignsato]

*sits back as well*

*takes another bite*

I don't think anything extravagent is really necessary. Maybe some sort of token of your regret? A favour or something?

[izzy_secorro]

*thinks*

I guess I could offer more babysitting. Heh.

*smiles a little* I do have this King Arthur storybook from when I was a kid, I thought about giving that to Henry, just a little gift. Y'know, feed into this whole "heros and dragons" thing he's got going. *shrugs*

*takes a sip of milk*

*leans in again* Enough of my whining, though. How have you been? I haven't seen much of you, since... well, since the service.

*blushes a little* Everthing going ok?

[ensignsato]

*smiles softly at her*

*takes the hint*

I'm doing okay. Keeping busy, trying to keep out of trouble. Considers telling her about running int Henry, but decides not to. She doesn't need reminding of Henry, and besides, it was their special moment

*looks around*

*lowers voice*

Any more news on the Elephant?

*all but winks at Izzy*

[izzy_secorro]

*grins*

She's picking up speed. We've got her shelter, food and drink. But I think we may need a few more, um... handlers.

Any suggestions?

[ensignsato]

Handlers? What do they need to do?

[izzy_secorro]

Uh, I kind of mean...

*thinks*

People to see to the Elephant.

To, like... visit her? Her guests, if you will?

*makes a "please understand me" face*

[ensignsato]

Ahh!

*makes a discreet facepalm movement*

Long day, forgive me.

*sips her drink*

Well, given that she's a calm elephant, I think we can keep this a duty for the junior officers and crew. Travis, for example, would probably love the elephant. All the awesome foursome, actually. Plus Dave and whoever else from the service staff. *nearly says Liz before she remembers* Best if we can keep this amongst people we know who will...ummm...respect the elephants' privacy.

[izzy_secorro]

Agreed, absolutely.

No need to go freaking the elephant out and have her running through the ship. No ma'am.

*barely keeps in a giggle*

[ensignsato]

Elephant on a rampage? I don't think the Captain would be pleased with that. I mean, if he even hears a whisper that we have an elephant on board, well...

*raises an eyebrow*

So, what else do we need to organize to make the elephant a happy elephant?