Airik Mitchell watched as the crew entered Three Forward. Most seemed to have smiles on their faces. He wasn't surprised, everything around them was new and yet to be explored. He momentarily got caught up in the moment. It was something that happened to Ba'ku who were so in tune with the passage of time. As though everyone around him moved in slow motion he held the moment.<br/><br/>Warned that he should never manipulate time in any manner he shook of the reverie. A new glass of wine was set before him and he held it up. "To the McNair." He said to Commander MacReady and the Doctor. He took a sip with the toast.<br/><br/>Looking around he noticed an almost bubble around their table. He then realized that it was him. "Thank you for spending some time with me Commander and Doctor. I believe I should prepare for tomorrow's ceremony and read up on the Mission." Airik stood up and nodded to both.<br/><br/>On the way out he walked by Lieutenant Tosh. "Lieutenant." Airik gave a slight nod to the Angosian. Two beings that were brought up completely different - a Ba'ku and Angosian soldier. It would be an interesting ride.