Upper Five (Ship's Forward Lounge)

[Akirapryde]

Stardate: 53834.05
USS Thunderchild, NCC-63549
Deck 5, The Lounge
Upper Five
Commander Bonham, Lt Jr Noonia, Ensign Townsend, Ensign Skytower

Ensign Townsend was half listening to the conversation as he went over what he had said and where he thought he had gone wrong. Since second year at the Academy, he had been trying to get her attention. It was fate that placed them on the same ship. 'How could I have possibly screwed up fate' he thought disappointingly. However when Ensign Skytower spoke, he brightened up and smiled, "Really?!" he said almost in disbelief. "That would be great!" he added and before he could say more was cut off by Commander Bonham.

"Before you leave Ensign Skytower" Commander Bonham said in that deep commanding voice of his. Despite his reputation aboard, those deep soft blue eyes and his devilish smile was already a big hit among many of the junior officers. The scar on the side of his face only added to the mystery behind the man. "I have spoken with Lieutenant T'Lora. I have asked her to place Lieutenant Noonia's simulation, in its original format, on the Junior Officer training schedule. That is depending on what Lieutenant Noonia says next."

Turning his attention back to Lieutenant Noonia, "I know that you had intentions of sending it off to Starfleet Academy. However they already have two holo-simulations of the same battle." He said with a smile and added, "I should know. I help them write both." he waved his hand, "Not mistake this. I am no holo-writer. I was only involved to ensure facts were not mistaken or left out" he explained while holding his smile. "Now yours on the other hand is more than what I think I could have created. If you don't mind, I would like to allow Lieutenant T'Lora to use this simulation aboard to further the command experience of the Junior Officers. I am sure you will agree that your fellow officers could benefit from your work. I understand that this is not Starfleet Academy, but the benefit closer to home will be much broader. If it pans out there might be other simulations that you could help with creating. That is considering if you can work it around your new duties" he said as his smile broadened.