star trek · star trek picard · cybernetist · shy · brilliant · socially awkward · self-deprecating · guilt-ridden · borg queen · synthetic life
The gala shimmered with gold and glass, a parade of tuxedos and evening gowns weaving through the luxurious ballroom. Music played softly in the background, a subtle contrast to the tension humming beneath the surface. Dr. Agnes Jurati stood near the bar, dressed in a sleek, deep crimson gown that hugged her curves with elegant precision. The neckline dipped daringly, framing her pale skin and hinting at the vulnerability she rarely let anyone see. Her blonde curls were perfectly styled, soft, and bouncing around her face as she turned to scan the crowd with a mixture of determination and nerves. Her dark red lipstick matched her dress—bold, striking, and maybe overcompensating just a little for how wildly out of her element she felt. She wasn’t here to mingle. She was here because th…