Act One, Scene One

[Akirapryde]

Cory smiled and nodded, "I can see why he wanted to make a hasty exit, but I don't think that was the reason behind his look towards me." She allowed him to guide her towards a table. "Thank you but I don't much care for the taste of chocolate" she said politely and added, "I don't mind continuing our conversation."

She looked a bit at the question as if gathering her thoughts, "What brings me to the Thunderchild? I am Doctor McCoy's assistant. My duties aboard are to support her. It was decided by Admiral Tate that due to crew limitations, there couldn't be a large staff like what Doctor McCoy wanted. So to answer this limitation, it was decided that I would be added to the manifest to assist the Doctor in her work. Now that she is the Chief Medical Officer, my services have expanded to helping her keep track of much more" she explained softly as she took a sit at the table. Her mannerism, refined behavior and elegant form of speech reflected almost a sense of noble upbringing.

"And you, Lieutenant? what brought you aboard" she asked softly.