Description:
LTCDR Romero is a small, fit woman of Medeterranian complection, with a hint of Spanish accent to her speach. She seems to be a bit on the young side for her rank, but her serious, professional demeanor quickly dispells most questions about her suitability. Whenever possible, she favors uniform pants over skirts, though for a formal event such as this meal she will endure wearing one. For an image, you'll just have to do with a "mirror universe" image here, at least until someone produces an appropriate Ultimate Trek version.
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Alejandra is a decorated pilot from some of the fiercest fighting of the Genesis War, and has risen rapidly in rank the past five years. Her last posting was as second officer/chief of helm, USS Magellan. She might also be known to some (especially followers of sport) as a medalist in the 2252 Olympics (track & field) durring her Academy days.
As the Bannockburn has drawn closer to Deep Star 6 over the past couple days, she has seemed to grow quieter and more withdrawn (one might even say guarded), occasionally found at strange hours of the day and night gazing out at the stars streaking past, or in the gym running relentlessly.
At Dinner:
Durring the meal, she has apparently been more like herself, happily chatting away with anyone about her last few assignments, her time at the Academy (a few colorful stories continue to follow her, only some of which she expends effort dispelling), and some of the interesting places she has visited. Her eyes do seem to keep returning to CDR Rostoff throughout the evening, as if still taking the measure of her new CO.
She is in the middle of relating to LTs Fields and McKeown a story about a trek up Kilamanjaro when the uncomfortable silence following Dr. R'rssar's comment flows down the table. All eyes turn to Captain Grimm as he politely redirects the conversation.
"Despite any perceived notions of Dr. Jacoby's motives," he continues. "I like to think that Starfleet officers, in general, embrace the challenges that come with a new assignment. Isn't that why we enlisted in the first place?"
Captain Grimm's eyes sweep around the table, meeting everyone's gaze briefly. As they meet Alejandra's, she nods quickly in affirmation.
"Indeed, sir. And rise to them."
Last edited by Chris Landmark; 05-25-2004 at 10:37 PM.
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