<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9a/ac/13/9aac13acec7d0c12801da6ae61f4ab48.jpg)</div><strong>Character Name:</strong>Arik Soong<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Arik's Offices @ the Academy -> Redemption - Angel's Rest<br/><strong>Tagging/Mentioning:</strong>Anatole, Liara, Maddie - Open<br/><strong>NSFW Warning:</strong>None<br/><br/>Both of Arik's eyebrows as Anatole spoke of how opposed he was to accepting a symbiote. Arik wasn't an expert on Trill sociology but he had absorbed a good bit of knowledge on them and from what he knew it was one of their highest honors to become a host.<br/><br/>"I see," he said as he aborbed what the man had to say. It seemed as if the man had taken offense at being denied joining. Arik was unsure of the intricasies but public knowledge said only a small portion of Trills were fit or eligible so most should be used to it. But perhaps it was one of those things that emotion ruled on over logic and Arik, even with his chip dialed down, could understand that. Anatole seemed quite defensive about what amounted to being scorned by the symbiotes, but Arik did see where the man was coming from.<br/><br/>"As I said, feel free to set up a meeting with the necessary individuals and myself," he said, "We can then make it clear, though hopefully such an event will never be something we need worry about."<br/><br/>Then, almost as if summoned by his thoughts, it wasn't long before Arik found himself surrounded by crew. Lieutenant Kroken followed by Lt. Commander Fontaine arrived. As opened his mouth to greet them but then remembered where they were and instead offered a smile first. "Please, just Arik while we are in here," he said, "I believe the rules agreed to said to 'leave the 'sirs' at the door', and if that is the case there's no need for titles here, either." It sounded weird for him to say, considering just how rarely he was addressed by his actual name. For years the vast of his interactions with others had largely been at the Academy or on ships with others, places where people were addressed by title or rank or position more than anything else.<br/><br/>"It is good to meet you both, I can already tell our ship is in good hands," he added, before looking to Anatole who was taking his leave, "And you as well. Be sure to enjoy the view as we leave spacedock."