Gossip on the way to Sol.

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We spent most of the day once again in the holodecks, taking part in a mix of adventure and relaxation programmes. It was a pleasant way to pass the time, even if it has become something of a routine. In the afternoon we met another Federation ship for a crew transfer. I had been hoping to see a different class of vessel, since that is something I always enjoy, but the ship that arrived, the USS Shanghai, turned out to be another Inquiry class. It is not much of a surprise when you consider that Starfleet has built far more of this class than any other in recent years, and they now make up a very large portion of the fleet.

We heard a little gossip about the transfer as well. One of the crewmen moving to the Shanghai has apparently been difficult to manage, and Captain Woffinden of the Shanghai assured Captain Ives that he would deal with the situation. It is said that Captain Ives is grateful for the assistance and has made it clear that he does not want the crewman returned.

Last night we had dinner with the Executive Officer of the USS Serendipity, which will be our transport back to Earth. The contrast between us was striking, and I do not think I have seen such different personalities gathered at one table for quite some time. Commander Scott Takacs is a fascinating individual. The captain is from Sheffield in the United Kingdom and still carries what he calls a Yorkshire twang, but Commander Takacs is from Lexington in Kentucky in the United States. He is a cheerful and lively person, very easy to talk to, and dinner with him was genuinely enjoyable.

Our journey continues smoothly and we expect to arrive in the Sol system in three days.

Image from Unsplash by Kelly Sikkema.


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