01-01-2026, 01:01 PM
== Chief Science Officer's Quarters - Deck 03 ==
== After the Mission ==
It had taken three days in the end to complete their original mission, yet the in between was something Aeryn wasn't and hadn't forgotten in a hurry, of the mysteries solved, and the difficult choices that had been made. Choices not executed by their hand, but that didn't make it any easier to get over, at least when those faces, the stench and decay visited her late at night, as the redhead attempted to sleep. Deep down, Aeryn knew it would get easier, as it always did, and there had been the bonus of no injuries or fatalities during that second away mission. It was a win considering the unexpectedness of it all, and then life went back to normal, finishing what they had set out to do, what Science and Engineering had worked so hard to make sure the probes worked as efficiently as possible. There was no doubt in the DH's mind that it had been a success even with the detour. Yet if they had never been there, they would never have known what was lurking in the nebula, and for someone like Aeryn, it happened for a reason.
When she wasn't working or debriefing, the redhead spent most of her time in her quarters, recharging, dealing with the aftermath, so she could emerge whole again and ready for some shoreleave.
What that would entail, she didn't know, as this would be her first one as a single woman again, and while the prospect might scare some people, Aeryn wasn't like that, and all she needed was time. At that moment, however, the redhead was curled up on the sofa, padd in hand, reading a letter from her parents, which always brought a smile to her face, hearing about their news, and the life she had left behind at the research station. Naturally, Whiskers, her cat, came to inspect what was going on, and when Aeryn didn't fuss him decided to curl up on her lap, which made her laugh.
This was something to make the most of, and Aeryn relished it with the gentle hum of the ship reminding her that she was home.
== After the Mission ==
It had taken three days in the end to complete their original mission, yet the in between was something Aeryn wasn't and hadn't forgotten in a hurry, of the mysteries solved, and the difficult choices that had been made. Choices not executed by their hand, but that didn't make it any easier to get over, at least when those faces, the stench and decay visited her late at night, as the redhead attempted to sleep. Deep down, Aeryn knew it would get easier, as it always did, and there had been the bonus of no injuries or fatalities during that second away mission. It was a win considering the unexpectedness of it all, and then life went back to normal, finishing what they had set out to do, what Science and Engineering had worked so hard to make sure the probes worked as efficiently as possible. There was no doubt in the DH's mind that it had been a success even with the detour. Yet if they had never been there, they would never have known what was lurking in the nebula, and for someone like Aeryn, it happened for a reason.
When she wasn't working or debriefing, the redhead spent most of her time in her quarters, recharging, dealing with the aftermath, so she could emerge whole again and ready for some shoreleave.
What that would entail, she didn't know, as this would be her first one as a single woman again, and while the prospect might scare some people, Aeryn wasn't like that, and all she needed was time. At that moment, however, the redhead was curled up on the sofa, padd in hand, reading a letter from her parents, which always brought a smile to her face, hearing about their news, and the life she had left behind at the research station. Naturally, Whiskers, her cat, came to inspect what was going on, and when Aeryn didn't fuss him decided to curl up on her lap, which made her laugh.
This was something to make the most of, and Aeryn relished it with the gentle hum of the ship reminding her that she was home.