Title: GETTING TO KNOW YOU-- Hoshi Sato

Author: T'Lin ( LinkyS@aol.com )

Series: ENT

Rating: PG

Archiving: ASC* and my own web page -- http://www.oocities.org/tlin_s/ -- all others, please ask first.

Disclaimer: The TREK universe is not mine, I make no money off of this, etc. However, this original piece of fanfic is the property of T'Lin, © 26 July, 2003.

Feedback always welcome -- publically or privately.

SEX: Female

HOME: Earth ... I don't call any particular place 'home' because we moved around so much.

HEIGHT: 5' 2"

EYES: brown

HAIR: black

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? I never watch TV, it's a complete waste of my time.

WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Flowers

FAVORITE MAGAZINE: The Linguistics Database ... it's a magazine where contributors can share insights into the subtle nuances of language ... you know, the idiomatic speech that makes translation difficult at times. It was started by a group of transport operators, to help each other when dealing with new races ... it has since grown, with at least a dozen non-human contributors.

FAVORITE SMELL: the ocean

WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD: being out of control.

BEST FEELING IN THE WORLD: accomplishment ... like when I finally crack the code to a new language.

THINGS TO DO ON THE WEEKENDS: Well, before this mission started, I used to take off on the weekends to this secluded little place in Southern California, whenever I got the chance. The 'resort' wasn't much to talk about, but the beach was wonderful ... very private ... the perfect place to just sit back and relax.

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK: Oh, I've got this recording of the k'ttlit'pkt'le [ed. Note - the sound that Hoshi reproduced was complete with clicks and whistles.] ... this is one of the most complex languages I've ever come across ... and one of the most beautiful. T'Pol gave it to me, because her people have been finding it difficult to translate.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THOUGHT OF WHEN YOU WOKE UP THIS MORNING? Same as every morning ... I wonder if there has been any communications contact during my off hours.

DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS? Sometimes, but only in really extreme conditions.

ROLLER COASTERS DEADLY OR EXCITING? Exciting

PEN OR PENCIL? Pencil ... it's far easier to make changes.

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? Usually, I try to answer the comm as soon as possible ... but if I'm in the middle of a translation or something, I tend to block out external distractions, so it may take a while.

FAVORITE FOODS: Well, there's the soup my mom always made ... but, well, I've had enough of that for a while. In general, I like spicy foods ... preferably vegetarian, but I will eat fish and chicken on occasion.

DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS? Oh, yes ... very well.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? Me? No, of course not.

CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Chocolate

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Croutons

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? No ... unless it's in the middle of nowhere. You see, it's not the driving I have a problem with, it's the traffic.

DO YOU SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS? Not any more ... hey, why are you looking at me like that? Did somebody tell you differently?

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY KIND OF PET, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I always considered myself a cat-person ... but I've kind of gotten attached to Porthos, the Captain's dog. I never thought I'd like a dog, but I've changed my mind.

IF YOU COULD BE ANY TYPE OF ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A bird ... they make such sweet sounds.

THUNDERSTORMS, COOL OR SCARY? Scary ... especially at night.

IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE? Henry Archer. His vision of the future made this ship possible ... and his sense of purpose made the Captain the man he is today. I consider Jonathan Archer to be one of my best friends; I've known him for many years. I've spent countless summer days sipping lemonade on the porch of his mothers house -- she's lovely, by the way -- but never had the pleasure of meting his father ... although, I must admit, I've heard enough stories over the years ...

FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK: lemonade with a splash of vodka.

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? I was born in the year of the dragon.

EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Yes

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'm looking forward to the day when this mission is over and I can get back to teaching. Don't get me wrong, I love the translation work, and learning new languages and all, but there's a bit too much 'adventure' for my comfort level. I've been dealing with it ... but you know, after a while, there's only so much you can do to overcome the constant 'urgency' of it all.

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Well, I might as well confess now ... a few years ago, when I was at university, I died my hair hot pink. You know, the kind of color that actually glows in the dark? It was all the rage at the time ... and you should have seen it under the lights in the discos.

IF YOU COULD HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT AND WHERE WOULD IT BE? Another confession here ... I have one. It's a dragon. It's quite small, and in a place *you'll* never find, so don't bother trying.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Not yet ... but I'm working on it.

DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM WEDDING: Weddings are sooooo overrated. I think if I ever 'tie the knot' it will be a very private thing between myself and my lover.

WHAT IS ON YOUR WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? Not much. A picture of my parents, and one of that secluded beach I mentioned earlier.

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Now that all depends on my mood at the time ... right now, I'd say 'half full' ... ask me again tomorrow, and I might change my mind.

ARE YOU A RIGHTY, LEFTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Righty

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? Yes ... but only after years of practive.

IF YOU COULD BE ONE GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A gardening tool? Now *that's* something I've never contemplated. Let's see ... a bamboo rake. You know, it makes an impact on the overall appearance of the garden, but in a subtle way ... kind of like my job here in the ship.

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Here on the ship ... nothing, there's no room under the beds. At home, that's a different story. I'm notorious for using my under-bed space for shoe storage ... I'd have a dozen or more pairs under there at all times, and was constantly pulling out half of them every time I needed to find a pair.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 8 ... I like the symmetry of it.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? I've never owned one.

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? I've never wanted one.

FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH: gymnastics

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU: Jonathan Archer is a dear friend ... at times exasperating, but always deserving of my love and respect.

OF ALL THE PEOPLE YOU SEND THIS TO, WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND TO IT: I'll only be sending this on to one person -- someone who has not gotten it yet -- and I know she'll answer promptly. Everyone else answered in a more timely fashion than I did.