Moira Deringer
Fair and objective, Moira tries to do things from which everyone will benefit. Not surprising that she is often called upon to settle disputes, something she does with a keen sense of justice which comes from a deep desire for peace and harmony. However, she can be a bit of a show off and has a temper when provoked. Active and fiery she sometimes bites off more than she can chew. Brave and loyal to the point of foolishness, when she sets out to accomplish something, she ensures she achieve it, come what may. Emotional and passionate, she is liable to strong reactions, and tends to react in a physical way to everything, which may, at times, make her seem overbearing and dominating, but she always means well. Efficient and practical, she is an asset at their workplace, as no detail will be overlooked ever, once she's been around to check on it. She possesses a great sense of duty and is an utter perfectionist of her work. This intelligent, rational and practical trooper does her best to enthusiastically enjoy every moment life gives her.
Kathryn Murphy: (Transgender)
(mouth marks are old scars)
Blessed with brilliant communication skills, Kathryn is quick-witted and always on her toes. She is a friendly albeit sarcastic woman, who likes to indulge in talking, and she talks quite a lot. But, she is not merely a good talker, she also loves to listen, lend a sympathetic ear, learn and react. She's also bluntly honest which sometimes gets her in trouble with more sensitive people. Hard-working, dedicated, ambitious, patient, and self-confident, Kathryn rarely allows any nonsense at work, which makes her very reliable. Murphy bears all hardships with discipline and finds her own way out of tough circumstances. With a superior sense of duty, selflessness and devotion to her friend and partner, she is admired for her determination. She loves to examine others, and knows how to get to the roots of things. Her sharp sense of intuition definitely facilitates to accomplish this. She owns an overwhelming ability to strip away all veneer and get to the core of any issue. Often believed to lack any type of shame, she promotes her cause, and ensures that no matter what things go forward to society's benefit. Murphy is thoroughly meticulous in her work. Industrious and methodical, she doesn't like to delegate and wants to oversee every step of an operation herself.
Length: Any
Plot: Mamihlapinatapai- a look shared by two people, each wishing that the other will offer something that they both desire but are unwilling to suggest or offer themselves
Space trooper Moira Deringer is in love with her partner Kathryn Murphy but she hasn't confessed her feelings because it's against the rules, she values their friendship and working relationship most and worries it'd make their friendship awkward. Their platonic relationship is important to her and she would not give it up for the world. Kathryn Murphy has noticed her attraction and shares it but is waiting for her to make her move because she outranks Moira Deringer and doesn't believe it'd be proper to act. She would never want to take advantage of her best friend and the power dynamics makes her uncomfortable. However while waiting has it's merits she'd decided to be a little more obvious about her attraction, she's not going to flirt or make any lewd comments but she is wearing suggestive clothing around their combined quarters, hoping Moira will react.