Re: Chapter 04: Supplemental [ Day 05 | 1955 hrs. ] Karaoke Night
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[ Lt. JG Alessia "Angel" Garcia | Fighter Assault Bay | Deck Crew Lounge | Deck 16 | Vector 02 ]Attn: @Nolan, @Havenborn, @Triage @Blue Zephyr & @Multificionado
Taking a bow, Alessia completed her song which had been the closest she'd been to a rock concert in over a year; albeit the singer, not the screaming fangirl. Not since the art was gaining more attention from deviants, rebels and renegades from across the Federation members. Such concerts were also a way to invite Klingons and repulse Ferengi, who were famously sensitive to music and loud noises whilst attempting to make a profit; whereas Klingon women proved their reputation for being great fun at parties. More than she cared to admit, during her more... wild cadet years, she'd borrowed some of their reckless habits, but that decade had long since passed.
Satisfied with her peformance and with her wavy black hair disheveled from moshing out, she returned to the bar, smiling as pleased with her performance as she could be, grinning from ear to ear as she tucked in her undershirt, crossing eyes with Goldeneye's RIO, taking a seat next to Lance herself and leaning against the bar, getting herself a flavored sporting drink, Croc-Ade, downing it to calm her throat, getting a second to supplement her response to Lance.
"It's easy, Mija<pronounced mee-hah: 'Kiddo.'> I just know where I'll be once this parasite crisis is over, and we all get big damn medals and promotions." She opened her second bottle and conversationally relaxed as she matched poses with Tessa. "So... I dedicate whatever prayer, mantra, katra, pagh, karma, etcetera wish towards getting there, and that future gives me strength." almost melodically citing her outlook, Alessia shrugged, leaning in so that she could be heard over the peculiar song her RIO chose. "And that's getting my own family, my own ship and captaincy. Then spending my last decades exploring deep space, founding and protecting new colonies for the Federation. Maybe even earn Admiralty status." Alessia kept her tone to Lance's earshot, but was just slightly interested in her facial appearance. She'd read the after action reports, at least skimmed the broad details about the expedition into the Klingon Moon. Alessia wished she could have gone herself. A fight, a battle, real gravity... and also horrors there that could've rattled the cage of maybe even her. Maybe. In actuality, Alessia wanted to lend some of her strength if her new acquaintance was willing to befriend her; they'd have to ultimately, no squad thrived on contentious rivalry or doubt in their peers.
Acting as 'tough' as ever, but wearing a happy smirk, Alessia spoke up so as to spread the pleasantry to earshot. "Can't get to that future without a good flight suit attitude." Alessia also didn't mention how initially jittery she was when she first graduated. Her first action was against the Cardassian-Dominion shipyards of Toros III. The ensuing months of battle, however steadily forged Alessia's self-confidence into what she was today. Like Alessia, Tessa was a newcomer on this strange new ship, presently aboard because of gut instincts her wingmates had about Starfleet uncharacteristically killing its own people. Unlike them, however, she didn't join for any one person.
Only her intuition. Still, Tessa knew Captain Slayton's little brother. "If you don't mind my asking, Goldeneye, what's the story with the younger Slayton and my squadmates? There some kind of sh'lereth going on? I know Tali's into some stuff, but a pink-skin?" She almost wanted to cackle knowingly, but stopped short to hear Lance out as her RIO's song concluded, passing the moment with some applause. Alessia seemed more interested in superficial gossip but in actuality was curious to learn about Captain Slayton's brother, as she tended to be close to her wingmates. They were here because of him, after all. "His brother was my skipper until last week. I just hope he's... a good man, is all." the regard she exchanged with Tessa was as sincere as she was, despite the previous repartee.
(OOC: Had a plan for Singing 'Faith of the Heart' but let's let a few more songs have their day. Also, in the JJ movies, there was a bit of advertising, so I didn't stoop to promoting Gatorade. Teehee.)