USS Ares
The Galaxy lounge(Deck 4)
About 30 minutes later
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Eliana boarded the Ares soon after leaving Quark's. When she boarded, she received her room assignment. Ellie took a moment to stow her bags in those quarters and proceed to where she was ordered to go, which was The Galaxy.
When she got there, she noticed the captain sitting in front of one of the tables that was situated in front of the forward windows. She approached, snapped to attention and gave a sharp, quick salute.
- Lieutenant Eliana Daughtry-Doral, reporting as ordered, sir!
The Captain chuckled a bit. She never seen an officer be so....formal.
- Loosen up before you sprain something.
Ellie relaxed a bit, but still maintained attention stance. Jones motioned for her to sit down and Ellie complied. The Captain grabbed a padd from the sill of one of the windows and started to quickly read through it.
- Welcome to the Ares, Ms. Doral.
- It's Daughtry, Ma'am. Doral is the name of my Sluggo.
- I'm Sorry...Sluggo?
- Yes, Ma'am. An affectionate name I gave my symbiote.
Mariella blinked quickly. She's never heard of a symbiote referred to like that. She shook her head and quickly went on.
- You haven't had any time on starships? I find that a bit concerning.
Ellie smiled a bit, she knew this question was coming.
- That's not by choice, Ma'am. I was apart of a team on Starbase 1 that was updating some old star charts with files and scans from ships that have been out in those areas of space. There was about 2,500 star charts that needed updating.
Mariella nodded, then scrolled to a section of Daughtry's record.
- So, you are into speedskating?
Ellie lit up like a Christmas tree at this mention.
- Yes, ma'am. It's my passion. I've been to the Olympics twice.
Jones nodded, then laid the padd down.
- I seen that you also have a double major in Astrophysics, correct?
Ellie nodded and smiled widely.
- Yeah. I was advised not to take such a heavy load at the academy, but I was studying for the academy entrance while training for Speedskating, so it was literally nothing for me to do it. I enjoy the challenge.
Mariella nodded, then downed her coffee.
- Then you should enjoy this posting very much. Please, tell me about yourself.
Ellie paused for a moment, collecting her thoughts before responding.
- Well, there really isn't all that much to tell. Mom's a member of the Trill chambers, Dad helps out the Colonial Board and sis is in her first year at Starfleet academy. I was the youngest to receive a symbiote in the planet's history. A personal goal of mine is to run the Andorian Ice Sprint.
Mariella simply nodded. She then passed Ellie the PADD after she made an addition to it.
- I'm appointing you as Chief Science Officer. We could use your skills for Stellar Cartography. I'm also promoting you to Lieutenant Commander.
Ellie blinked rapidly. She wasn't expecting a promotion on her first day. She smiled wider than she thought.
- Thank you captain! I won't let you down!!