The Interview

[Pennyfield]

Ames Research Station, Kepler, Independent Worlds


As the airlock doors close behind her she pauses for a moment in a corridor filled with people seemingly going about their business. Knowing very well this wasn't her first job interview she realized that there was a 'healthy dose' of excitement in her. "Get a grip of yourself girl" she tells herself as she starts to make her way to the bar.

As busy as the corridors where, so quiet does it seem in the bar. It's probably the time of day where the slightly dimmed lights combined with the tall windows provide a breathtaking view of space. It reminded her of the oceanic sights back home for it was simply a memory of where she grew up and would always feel at peace.

Her solitary thought faded quickly as she was approached by the bartender. "Good day miss, welcome at Ames Station, my name is Alex" And as he points to a person sitting near the windows he adds: "Your contact is expecting you, would you care for a drink?".

As she orders a gin-tonic and thanks the bartender she approaches the man near the windows and as he slowly comes into her view she smiles and stretches out her hand. "Dr. Holliday I presume. I hope I have not kept you waiting all that long, my name is Jill, good to meet you".

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The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it's still on the list...