A Sea Of Stars And A Lone Sailor

Posted on Wed Feb 14th, 2018 @ 5:18am by Lieutenant Ryan North

Personal Log:

We've just been catapulted into the Delta Quadrant and despite the millions of unknown factors, I am finding our new assignment most intriguing. It wasn't that I didn't enjoy my last away mission but I was itching to get back out into space. The data we gathered from the planet's depths will be enough to keep Federation scientists busy for years. 

Theo did a remarkable job as did our resident security detail. It's nice to see Theo and Vex enjoying each other's company so much, it reminds me of the time I spent with Diego. Watching the two of them together is a constant reminder of just how precious life is. There is a small part of me that wants to remind Theo of that, however, I'm not even entirely sure we are friends. I am his boss afterall.

Everyone on the Highlander seems to be developing close relationships; friendships, intimate relationships, even the occsasional enemy. Sure, I am friendly with most of my colleuges but I haven't found anyone to really bond with. I know that both Diego and Jackson would kick my rear end if they heard me say that. I'm usually the outgioing one.... making friends used to be a lot easier. At least it was before someone decided to put me in charge of an entire department.

I'm not complaing, this experience has given me valuable information. It is, however, also made me realize just how alone I feel some days. I have a fairly easy routine; get up, workout, shower, eat, and then report to the lab where... well I mostly fill out paperwork right now. Theo's promotion to Assistant Chief Science officer means he gets to deal with some of the logstics but it ultimately falls to me. Just once, I'd like my day to include beer with a friend or two.

Wow, now I just sound whiney. *Checks his watch* You know what, I think that I'll head down to the holodek and hit something now.

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