=/\=Engineering =/\= Xenai glanced at the chronometer and sighed. Her shift was almost over, and soon the winter ball would begin. She had decided it would be a good idea to go, but as time krept by she began to regret her commitment. Social situations made her more than a little uncomfortable, and despite her resolution to be more amiable and participate, pretty damn convincing second thoughts slipped in. {Theres no reason to be so childish... if i dont like it i can just leave.... RIGHT.} She returned her attention to the console infront of her, to keep her thoughts from the ball. Her shift quickly passed by, and the time had come. Xenai made her way out of engineering and towrds her quarters. Something odd caught her eye, on the way to the turbolift. It was ensign Idrani covered in sweet smelling brown and yellow goo. {pie} Xenai smiled to herself. She walked over, and patted a clean spot on his shoulder, "Congradulations." Xenai did her best to sound casual, but couldnt help staring as a big dollup dripped from his chin on to his uniform. She nodded a salute and walked away, trying desperatly to stiffle a giggle. =/\=Quarters=/\= What could i wear, She stood glaring at her closet. It was all civilian clothes, casual civilian clothes, comfortable, mobile, efficient, but nothing in the slightest bit glamoprous. Xenai hadnt been to a formal event as long as she could remember. She plopped down infront of the replicator screen, {what in the universe would be appropriate to wear to a ball?} She scanned througn a database of dresses. A silver gown flashed accross the screen. It was lovely by anyones standards. Long flowing with a deep cut chest that drooped just bellow the bellybutton. {that would require some adhesive to keep the dress in place... but it is.... perfect} "computer, replicate file ecila718" A neatly folded silver pile appeared in the replicator. =/\=messhall:winterball=/\= The messhall glistened with decorations, tinsle and lights transformed the sterile room into a fairytale. Xenai tugged at her dress self-concoiusly watching as the other officers in gowns and dress uniforms dance amung the snowflakes and stars. Its amazing how alone you can feel in a room full of people.... or something like that. The quote stuck in her mind. Whether it was arrogance or paranoia, maybe both, but hse couldnt shake the feeling of beeing isolated, watched.... scrutinized. She moved past a crowd of officers to a dark corner of the room, nearly bumping into the councellor as she went. Athena danced past her, her gown sparkling and flowing with the music. She was with a tall handsome man that Xenai didnt recognise, and they both looked so happy and carefree, that Xenai couldnt help but smile. "would you like to dance?" a voice asked from behind. Not realising anybody was near her, she jumped at the sound. Xenai spunn around to see Lt.Alexander smiling slyly. "Im afraid that would...." She paused, and glanced back at the councellor. "I would love to" she smiled and accepted his hand. =/\= end log =/\= Ensign Xenai Alshain AEO USS Chimera