From:		JFGIV
Date:		29 October 1995 22:41
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette (BBS)
Subject:		Arrival of Lt. Gr'ar Hs'Parr

<Lt. Gr'ar Hs'Parr,  Shuttle to USS Lafayette>

That was shorter than I expected...

It seemed too quick.  Training was now officially over.  Gr'ar stared again at the padd in his paw.  Besides the standard paperwork, there were the orders sending him to his first post.  The excitement was nearly more than he could contain.  A brief chuckle caused the shuttle pilot to turn quickly at the low rumbling.

He sent a message to his mother and littermates, but as of yet had received no reply.  

Figures.  They never have approved of me directing my energies into a more militant discipline than the diplomatic channels of my father.  Hmph.  They will learn.  Just wait.

"We're there, sir."

Gr'ar looked up to see the fluid lines and graceful curves that seemed to dominate all the Starfleet ships.  He might not agree with the choice of colors.  He always thought the gleaming white was a bit "flashy", but agreed that it was better than the dull sick green of the Klingons.

<Arrival on the Lafayette>

The airlock hissed open and Gr'ar carried his duffel through the portal.  

"Computer.  Location of quarters for recent arrival Lt. Gr'ar Hs'Parr."

Taking note of the location, he dropped by and dropped off his duffel.  A spartan room, but he was sure that would change with the inclusion of knick knacks that he was sure to pick up during his career.

He then walked out and entered the turbolift.

"Bridge."

<Bridge>

The doors hissed open and Lt. Hs'Parr looked around.  Seeing the captain in his chair, he walked to a precise point near the side and went to attention.

"Lt. Gr'ar Hs'Parr, member of Flight Control, reporting for duty, sir."