<div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/e/e9/Denevis_Tho.jpeg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Ensign Denevis Tho (http://elliquiy.com/wiki/Denevis_Tho)<br/><br/><strong>Location:</strong>Ten-Forward Lounge,<br/><br/><strong>Time:</strong>Mid-morning<br/><br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Open<br/><hr/><br/>Denevis entered the Ten-Forward lounge quietly, as was his nature. In his experience, drawing attention to oneself unnecessarily was a good way to become a target. A target for what? He really didn’t know. Despite having been away from his home world for the better part of a decade, he found that it was difficult for him to be at completely at ease. His eyes, regardless of what his brain told them, still searched the shadows for threats from time to time and his muscles still tensed in anticipation of an attack. Sometimes, Denevis could almost forget the brutality that had defined much of his life. In choosing to help others, he felt as if he could almost wash away his sins.<br/><br/><em>Almost</em>.<br/><br/>As Denevis approached the bar, he nodded politely to the few crewmen who met his gaze. His duty shift in sickbay had just ended, and Denevis was looking for a strong drink and a hearty meal before heading to the gym. A gladiator he might no longer be, but life on a Starship was said to be every bit as unpredictable if not quite as brutal.  Denveis intended to be ready to face whatever challenges came his way. After taking a seat, he took a moment to look around at his surroundings. The beauty of the Artemis still amazed him and the excitement of the unknown gave him joy.<br/><br/>He raised his hand, trying to get the bartender’s attention so that he could place his order. As he waited, Denevis’ thoughts turned to his work. It had been a pretty uneventful shift in sickbay, a couple of bumps and bruises, a burn or two but nothing major. He then considered Doctor Loni, his superior and Artemis’ CMO. He didn’t know her well, but he could already tell that she was brilliant and Denevis looked forward to learning all he could from her.<br/>