To: CDT Willow ((@Katriel))
From: ENS Edwards
Subj: Icebreaker
Hello,
I wanted to send along my thanks for your organizing of the icebreaker event today. I won’t lie, I was a little nervous about what to expect but I had a good time and I could tell everyone else did as well.
I hope you don’t mind, but while I was pulling you up in the fleet personnel records to send this I noticed you’re an Echometan, and being naturally curious I did some reading about your species as I’d never met one personally before. I also saw you’re an irreo and with me being an ever learning Xenolinguistics nerd, I was wondering if you would be willing to teach me your language. In exchange I could assist with your studies if you’d like.
I did a quick study of the Federation database from what was compiled around when the Echometa were being considered for membership. I managed to pick up a few words for a quick message that should be attached. Let me know how I did!
//SIGNED//
Weldon Edwards
Ensign
DS13 Fleet Orientation Program
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//ATTACHMENT// Irreo Sign.avi
Attached to the message is a video file. Playing the video shows Weldon very slowly signing in the Irreo sign language, "You. Did. Great. Hosting. Lots. Of. Fun."
To: ENS Edwards
From: CDT Willow
Subj: Re: Icebreaker
Dear ENS Edwards,
Your beginner sign language is pretty good, I don’t think you even need me as a teacher!
Seriously though, I don’t think I am really qualified to teach anyone anything. But we could meet if you want and I could at least go through the alphabet. And maybe give some context on the language itself if you feel that would be helpful? I’m doing okay in my studies, but I would love to pick your brain about being a new Ensign.
To: CDT Willow
From: ENS Edwards
Subj: Re: Re: Icebreaker
Dear CDT Willow,
That is very kind of you to say. I will admit it took me a fair few hours to get even there with enough confidence to not say something insulting on accident!
As for picking my brain, I believe that would be a fair exchange. I can’t say I’ll be able to offer much insight into an Ensign’s life as I’m still adjusting but I’m certainly willing to offer up what I have learned so far. And the offer stands if you need help with any studies in the future.
I certainly feel as if I have more free time as an Ensign than when I was a Cadet so I’ll leave the when and where to you so as not to interrupt your routine too much.
Cool, I will shoot you some time proposals on your calendar and you can accept the one that works for you. Have you been to Vanilla or Bust on station yet? I suggest we meet there!
I mean, unless you don’t like ice cream or if you’re lactose intolerant.
I can’t say that I’ve found my way there yet, but that sounds wonderful! Now that I think about it I’m pretty sure I haven’t had ice cream since I left Earth for my stop over in Andoria before coming to DS13 so it’s been awhile.
See you there!
//SIGNED//
Weldon
OOC Saturday the 28th, Beta Shift if anyone feels like lurking!
