Ensign Tyran walked into the mess hall to have a few drinks. He looked around but all tables were occupied. He saw a seat and MacLeod sitting at a table on his own. Tyran had his fears about approaching MacLeod -- after all, he was Jem'Hadar. Tyran had avoided him as much as possible ever since they met on DS9. Tyran decided that he would have looked stupid if he walked back out again so he decided that it was time to speak to MacLeod.
"Hi" said Tyran walking towards MacLeod. "It looks as though we're going to be working together." You could tell Tyran was nervous by his voice. MacLeod looked up from his PADD.
"You're scared of me aren't you?" asked MacLeod.
"Uh... no, well yes.... not really..."
"Don't worry. I'm used to it. I got it all the time in the academy."
"I guess it must have been tough for you."
"It was," MacLeod replied.
"I don't know if you know me, I'm Tyran Nige. I'm from Bajor."
"My name's MacLeod, but I guess you already knew that."
"You're name has come up a few times. There's a holodeck free at the moment. Do you feel like joining me?"
"No thanks, I'd rather sit here."
"On your own? Come on, it'll be fun!"
No reply.
"Fine, we can stay here," said Tyran.
"Haven't you got anything better to do?" asked MacLeod. "I want to be left alone."
"Everyone needs a friend and I doubt you have many, besides I hardly know anyone on this ship either. It's my first assignment and I don't recognize anyone from the academy. If we stick together, we can show people that your not so bad, and maybe other people will respect you."
"You know, you could be right. Is that holodeck invitation still free."
"Sure is."
Tyran and MacLeod exited the mess hall on the way to the holodeck.