=/\= Chimera's corridors =/\= Athena had re-stretched after Rangi left and then she went on her run around the ship. She was running at a trotting sort of pace as she thought about her appointments today. The only one she wasn't sure she had helped at all was Rangi. Athena wasn't sure that was her fault though. She had gotten the distinct impression no matter what she said or did wouldn't be right where Rangi was concerned. Athena had sensed the deep dislike in Rangi. If the CMO didn't trust her or even like her at the moment, Athena just wasn't sure she could reach her to help her out. It was a frustrating problem and one she didn't quite understand. Athena and Shane had kissed once and both of them found it a bit odd. They just didn't match beyond friendship. She also knew that rumors about her would always be greatly exaggerated because of her Betazoid heritage. Athena didn't understand why many men made passes at her like Governor Smart did or why women seemed to be jealous of her. Her hair was too dark, her skin too pale and her eyes well they only seemed capable of taking on the color of clothing she was wearing and adding a hint of blue to it. Lost in her own thoughts Athena had trotted over several decks and was making her loop that would return her to her own quarters. {Maybe I should pick my step up. I know if it weren't for me using exercise and relaxation my mind would be a mess and the best word to describe me would be frumpy.} She quickened her pace and turned a corner nearing the turbolift on deck 5. Unfortunately between her pace and that of the man around the corner, Athena didn't avoid him but ran right into him. Due to his size he barely stumbled a step. However, if it weren't for his quick think in grabbing Athena by pulling her close; she would have fallen to the ground backward. Athena's hands were resting on his chest and she looked up at him apologetically. She pushed away from his chest and said, "I'm so sorry," she pause d as she took a better look, "... you must be Petty Officer Gary Williams." She didn't wait for a response as she rushed on, "I'm Athena Wellington. I really am very sorry." She took a deep breath and started off in the direction she was heading as she said, "I've really got to be going." Athena had left the man standing there with a slightly stunned look on his face as she ran off toward her quarters. {Way to make a first impression} she thought when she finally arrived at her door. She punched in the code that would allow her to enter. When the door slid open Athena walked in feeling only a bit better. =/\= Athena's Quarters =/\= On a small desk near the door that connected to her office, the console flashed an incoming message. Athena sighed softly and let a deep breath out slowly. She walked over to the console and punch a couple of buttons and then read the message announcing a senior officer's meeting in 2 & a half hours. She looked at the time stamp on the message and then at the time on the console. {Damn.} She leaned back in the chair and stared at the message a moment longer. {Well, I'm not skimping after a run and taking one of them sonic showers just to get there on time.} She jumped of and trotted toward the bedroom. {I'm using water. She walked into the bathroom and started the water for her shower and then stripped off her clothes. =/\= Twenty minutes later =/\= Athena had on her black pants and a T-shirt and sat at her dressing table brushing her hair out after her shower. She checked the time. {Might just make it on time.} She finished her hair and getting dressed. She took at last look at the time as she walked out of her quarters. =/\= corridor =/\= Athena smiled at a couple of crewmen walking by and walked to the TL. If the lift doesn't get stopped I'll just make it. She walked onto the lift and requested her destination. =/\= End Log =/\= Lt. Athena Wellington Counselor USS Chimera