Snippet #1377086

As some of the crew talked about the ship a man walked in, giving his two cents about the matter. He begged pardon, and winked at Alethea. She gave him a quick smile and returned her attention to the discussion. Moments later, another man, who reeked of...something, walked in. So, he advised against it? Alethea was only a med, she didn't know much about mechanics or ships or distress signals. Alethea simply listened as different people chimed in, and then as the Captain announced that they would be boarding the abandoned (or is it?) ship.

Just as he finished speaking, the doctor, Aquia, walked in. Of course, Alethea and her had met, seeing as she would be under her orders in the medical bay. She smiled at her and offered a small wave. As Aquia walked away, Alethea thought about the mission that lay before her and the rest of the crew. It was mandatory for med techs to go along, seeing as any number of the crew could get hurt, and dying people may (though unlikely) be on board.

She went through a mental check list of all the equipment she would need to bring, and, lost in her thoughts, bumped into the man that had winked at her earlier. "Oh, uh, sorry."