She took a few steps out, and was bumped into by a stranger. He was a
tall man, in his thirties. Brown hair, green eyes, and an embarassed look
made up his face.
"Oh, I am terribly sorry Miss. I did not see you standing there. Guess it
would have helped if I was not reading while I was walking. I am Commander
Sam Roeder, and I am very sorry for bumping into you, miss....." apologized
the man dressed in civie clothing.
Jafira turned to the friendly voice and was immediately caught in the
young officer's friendly eyes. She felt herself blush as she realized that
she was staring while he spoke. "Ummm ... Miss Dais. I mean Jafira Dais."
"A pleasure to meet you, Miss Jafira Dais. I do hope that you were just
startled, and not more seriously injured. Are you ok?" he asked happy to
meet a pretty young lady (heavy on the young), and honestly concerned about
her well being.
Jafira nodded. "Yes, sir. I am fine. I was not really paying attention
myself. There is so much to see on the station."
That there is, Ms. Dais. Now what is a young lady such as your self doing
on the Promenade at this hour? Shouldn't you be in class?"
Jafira smiled. "Well, sir, I just arrived this morning with my father. He
hasn't had a chance to take me to school to get me registered yet. I have
been unpacking our things since we arrived. I decided to take a meal break
before finishing up."
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Jack
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Jack Ryan _+_
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/ /__...---==='---+---_' "I'm not an agent, I just write
'----'---.___ = _ = = _.-' books for the CIA."
`-------' -Jack Ryan, The Hunt for Red October
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