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After 01-May-21 12:00 AM

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 11-May-21 03:01 PM

*She appeared, and adjusted her back. Ah yes the sweet feel of actual gravity and dirt, air that smelled of life! She smiled and headed towards the address Sky had sent.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 12-May-21 01:55 PM

*Sara appeared here in a bubble, having beamed over from Norway after a failed attempt of visiting her parents. It was okay, this was fine..she knew it would happen..and yet? ..It still stung. Swallowing tightly, knowing that there was so much more planned that would help her forget all about it, she took out her PADD and followed the soft, feminine voices' directions towards Skylaris' apartment.* (edited)

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 12:33 PM

*She walked onto the streets and smiled, looking around and checking the time on her PADD. If they were to hurry, they could still catch it. She looked at the door and waited for the other girls to join her.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 12:38 PM

*Nel materialized at the station from ESD in a red and blue winter coat and with her travel case in hand. She was smiling as always. Her hair had grown out too, making it about shoulder length.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 12:43 PM

*She saw her standing nearby and walked over to her, laughing a bit.* "Nel, what are you wearing?" *She chuckled a little.* "It's way to warm to be wearing a winter coat."

Dr. Amatea Janaii 13-May-21 12:48 PM

(Sara) *Sara waved politely to the new member of the shopping group, she'd never met the Orion before, but happily smiled none the less in greeting.* (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 12:51 PM

"Oh. No problem, though-" *She slipped the jacket off, leaving her in a red t-shirt that exposed her belly and a pair of blue jeans. She slipped the jacket over her shoulder and squinted at the station.* "What're we waiting for again?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 12:57 PM

"Subway. It'll take us to the centre. Though Vidi still needs to join us." *She grinned at her.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 01:26 PM

*She scurried around the corner, smiling.* “Sorry sorry! I’m here, we didn’t miss it did we?!”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 01:41 PM

*She chuckled.* "Not yet. It'll be here in 2 minutes." *She smiled and leaned against a wall of the station.* "One thing: it might get a little cramped in there." *She smiled at them.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 01:43 PM

"I do not mind. We can squeeze together as a group to not get searated perhaps?" *Sara offered softly, readjusting her pink side-satchel across her shoulder.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 01:45 PM

“like a little huddle, you could be in the middle if you’d like?” *Vidira said to Sara. She didn’t want her petite friend to catch an elbow to the nose, or something equally as unpleasant.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 01:48 PM

"I am always in the middle.." *She sighed quietly, closing her eyes to look awfully dejected. She was always the shortest in her friend group- she needed to start wearing heels, damn it!* "In truth, it does not matter where we stand as long as we do not miss the train, no? Has it been two minutes yet?" (edited)

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 01:50 PM

"Oh yeah, we could totally just snatch a spot no problem. We have the benefit of this being one of the earlier stations, so it's pretty empty at the moment." *She smiled and looked over the tracks.*

Narrator BOT 13-May-21 01:51 PM

*The subway arrived and stopped at the station. The doors opened and the interior of the train was shown. It was pretty empty at the moment, but then again, this was one of the first stations it arrived at.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 02:27 PM

*She got up and walked onto the train.* "If you ladies would follow me~" *She grinned and took a place on one of the chairs on the subway. There was enough room for all of them to sit next to one another, so why not make use of that?*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 02:31 PM

*Sara was enthused to use the subway, eagerly stepping aboard and finding her seat next to Skylaris and Vidira.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 02:33 PM

*She smiled and looked at the three.* "We'll get out on the third stop, Station Beurs. It's a crossing of the two largest shopping streets in Rotterdam, so I'm sure we can find something there." *She grinned brightly.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 02:49 PM

"Do any of you have any idea of what sort of bathing suit you want? What pattern or colors?" *Sara asked, trying to give a bit of conversation during the subway ride- which likely wouldn't last long but- Y'know.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 02:53 PM

"I'll probably go for a suit with open sides and back. Probably a shade of blue and a triangle pattern. You know? The one where there are tiny triangles pointing up and down next to one another?" *She smiled at her.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 03:02 PM

"Ohh! Blue would be so gorgeous next to your hair!" *She replied with a thrilled smile. Blue-greens always looked so good on redheads.* "Maybe a bright cobalt if you can find it?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 03:09 PM

"Now that seems like the perfect colour I need." *She grinned brightly at her.* "And you? What are you thinking of?"

Dr. Amatea Janaii 13-May-21 03:12 PM

(Sara) "I dunno.. I have practically lived in bathing suits half my life- they are all about the same to me, as long as I am able to swim in them. Though I have never had a white one before.. I guess we shall see what the shops have, no?" (edited)

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 03:56 PM

"A white one? Now that would look fabulous on you! Maybe one with a blue line down the back? It would look spectacular~" *She smiled brightly at her, putting some hair out of her own face and behind her ear.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 04:04 PM

“I’m not really sure what colour I want, maybe red? It’s a nice colour on me usually,” *She said, smiling.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 13-May-21 04:13 PM

(Sara) "Ohh red would look amazing! You should try on a few shades and see which one looks best. I would say a bright cherry red, no?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 04:14 PM

"Ruby." *She said as a different option.* "I think a little darker would fit you best." *She grinned at her.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 04:16 PM

*She frowned thoughtfully.* “I’ll have to try some on and see, this was an excellent idea by the way. A shopping trip with the girls,”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 04:21 PM

*She chuckled a bit, leaning back in her seat.* "Believe me. You'll like it even more once we reach the beach. We've got cocktails, massages, restaurants, bars and much more over there! They even have a Trill restaurant, I believe."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 04:24 PM

“Ooh that’ll be good, I haven’t had non-replicated food from home in ages,” *She grinned.* “And honestly after everything that’s gone down, a massage sounds heavenly,”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 04:26 PM

*She stretched her arms forward for a minute, interlocking her fingers together.* "Well, it's been a while since I last gave one, but I should be allowed to give one. I'm good friends with the manager there." *She smiled brightly and gave a wink.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 04:28 PM

*Vidira shrugged.* “Why not just sit back and enjoy one yourself, goodness knows we’ve all earned it,”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 04:29 PM

"Because I know some techniques the others there do not know. So I'd rather give them myself." *She grinned at her.* "Besides, swimming is relaxing enough for me."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 08:06 PM

"It all sounds wonderful." *Nelyv had opted to listen to listen as the other girls talked among themselves.* "I think I'll go ruby as well! I think I could go for a massage, too - preferrably one by this redheaded beauty over here." *She nudged Sky with an elbow and grinned gormlessly.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 08:10 PM

"Hey!" *She giggled a bit, a blush crawling up her face.* "I'll give you one. Don't worry."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 08:12 PM

“Next question then now that we all have a colour, bikini or one piece?” *She asked, crossing her legs one over the other.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 08:17 PM

"One-piece probably." *She smiled at Vidi.* "You?"

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 13-May-21 08:18 PM

“Bikini, though I do like one piece suits for more sporty activities,” *She replied.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 08:19 PM

"I think I'll go with a bikini - and I'll get a normal one-piece for sporty activities, yeah." *She remarked. By now she was leaning against Sky, chest pressing into her arm.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 08:22 PM

*She put her arm around Nelyv, looking at her.* "You ok, dear?" *She whispered, raising an eyebrow.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 08:23 PM

"I'll tell you about it later." *She whispered back.* "No mood crashing."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 13-May-21 08:28 PM

*She nodded and kissed her forehead.* "We can talk about back in my place." *She smiled and rubbed her shoulder.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 13-May-21 08:57 PM

*Nelyv nodded and turned to the other two women - she and Sky weren't the only ones on this trip after all.* "So how've you two been?" *She asked, with her trademark bright grin.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-May-21 10:11 PM

"I think I will go for bikini as well." *Sara answered, looking to Nelyv as she too spoke up.* "I have been well I suppose. Work has been good, about to be better. How've you been- I do not think we have met before now."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 14-May-21 07:57 AM

“I’ve been good, working lots. My bonsais are doing well, so I can’t complain,” *She chuckled.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 14-May-21 07:59 AM

"We're going swimming after?" *She nudged Sky in the side with a coy smile.* "Know anywhere we can go? 'fraid I don't know Earth well."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 14-May-21 08:01 AM

"There's a beach 20 minutes from the shops. We'll go there afterwards." *She smiled at her, ruffling up her hair.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 14-May-21 07:29 PM

*Having just gotten the PADD message from a Commander at Starfleet HQ, Sara looked up to the other girls with a bit of a grimace.* "Ah, I am so sorry to say this? But I actually have to cut short our shopping trip. I have just been messaged by Starfleet headquarters to give a statement about the anomaly. I apologize..but I need to head back.." @Lt. Xander Spica

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 14-May-21 07:31 PM

*She looked at her, a bit upset.* "That's a true shame! Though if you're doen early, you're free to join us again." *She smiled at her, not minding that she needed to go. Duty calls sometime.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 14-May-21 07:36 PM

"Oh yes please, I'll send you a PADD message when I am finished?" *Sara replied, her voice and expression both hopeful.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 14-May-21 07:47 PM

[D] *At the next stop, Sara got out, waved goodbye to the group of other girls, and made way to a transport location to send her off to Starfleet HQ.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 15-May-21 07:32 AM

"So..." *She hugged Sky and glanced between her and the Trill woman.* "Um! How long more to the shopping belt?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 07:45 AM

"One more stop, we should be there in 2 minutes." *She grinned and hugged her back.* "Excited to shop for some swimsuits?~"

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 15-May-21 07:50 AM

"Am I!?" *Nel giggled.* "Delighted! I can't wait to check myself out in a bikini..." *She then leaned up to her ear to whisper* "And I'm pretty sure you can't, either..."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 07:51 AM

*She chuckled and blushed a little.* "Hey!" *She poked her side and whispered back.* "You aren't wrong though~"

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 15-May-21 09:13 AM

*Vidira shifted, suddenly feeling like a third wheel. She couldn’t hear exactly what was being said, but their body language was pretty clear.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 09:26 AM

*She coughed a bit and looked at Vidi.* "Sorry, got a little carried away there." *She grimaced a little.* "Didn't want to let you feel left out."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 15-May-21 09:51 AM

“It’s fine shore leave is important so we can spend time with those we care about,” *She said, grinning.* “I’m just glad to feel an actual breeze on my face, and be out in sunshine that isn’t simulated,”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 09:54 AM

"Believe me, so am I." *She grinned and looked out the window.* "Seems like our station is coming up."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 15-May-21 10:34 AM

"That's good!" *She remarked, now letting go of Sky and smiling, tucking strands of dark hair behind her ear.* "I can't wait to finally feel properly sun-warmed and energetic again myself! A shopping district, you say. Are there good fries?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 10:35 AM

"If you want good fries, we need to go somewhere else." *She chuckled a little.*

Lt. Survol 15-May-21 10:43 AM

*Bubblicious Survol beams down to Rotterdam after seeing the location in the transporter buffer, making an easy decision for him for where he should go in his efforts to broaden his cultural and geographical knowledge of humanity. He opted to move the location to the more populous area of De Koopgoot. The Vulcan appeared in the middle of the streets of shops, still in uniform, almost eerily fresh-pressed and wrinkle-free.* *He took in his surroundings with a flat expression and his typical disinterest, standing straight, tall, and stiff as ever.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 15-May-21 04:04 PM

*A moment later the subway arrived and the trio departed from the train. They were now in* the *shopping centre of Rotterdam; De Blaak.*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 15-May-21 04:24 PM

*She walked off the train and towards Do Koopgoot, smiling brightly.* "Welcome, weary travelers, to Do Koopgoot!"

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 15-May-21 07:22 PM

*Vidira blinked.* “Out of respect for the language, I’m not going to butcher it by trying to repeat after you. But wow look at this place!” *She grinned as she turned on the spot, drinking it all in.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 16-May-21 03:17 AM

*She grinned at her.* "Well, you can find everything you need in this place. So whenever you're ready, we can go to that bathing suit shop."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 16-May-21 03:20 AM

*Nel opened her mouth to answer - but her PADD dinged and she deflated upon reading the message.* "No break for me, it seems," *She sighed.* "Sky, I've gotta go. Intelligence wants a chat. Don't wait for me. I'll message when I'm done, 'kay?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 16-May-21 03:22 AM

*She sighed and looked at her.* "That's kind of upsetting, but when duty calls, it calls." *She smiled and gave her a hug, kissing her forehead.* "Be safe."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 16-May-21 03:24 AM

"I will." *She walked off to find a transporter pad, travel case, winter jacket and all.*

Lt. Survol 16-May-21 03:51 PM

*Survol continued down the street, not seeing the appeal of this place at all. Crowds, most of them slow, indecisive. He was taken aback some when he stopped at the group, recognizing Pax from their most recent mission, vaguely familiar with the others from crew manifests and duty rosters.* "Greetings."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 16-May-21 04:20 PM

“Survol! I didn’t expect to see you here, what are you shopping for?” *She asked, smiling brightly at the Vulcan.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 16-May-21 04:21 PM

*She smiled and gave a wave.* "Hey there! I don't believe we've met yet." *She extended her hand at him.* "Skylaris Everglast."

Lt. Survol 16-May-21 04:25 PM

"I am aiming to experience human culture in the interest of attaining knowledge through greater diversity. Quite a fortuitous act of synchronicity that we should both appear in the same location on such a large planet." *His voice flat as ever as he explained his presence to Vidira. He looked at Skylaris' hand for a long time, long enough to give the sense of judgment, but then he opted to take it anyway as per human custom.* "Survol."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 16-May-21 04:26 PM

*She laughed a little.* "If culture is the thing you're after, this is *the* place to be. Rotterdam has the greatest cultural diversity here in The Netherlands."

Lt. Survol 16-May-21 04:47 PM

"Hmm. What should I be experiencing, if you are an expert in such matters?" *Survol quirked the Vulcan brow to her, fascinated as ever with new experiences and learning.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 16-May-21 04:50 PM

"The Food Factory down at the harbour is a good place to be. It's a restaurant containing all kinds of foods. De Markthal is also a good place to be if you want to indulge yourself in more culinair and unique things of different cultures." *She grinned at him.* "If you're asking how I know this all, I live here."

Lt. Survol 16-May-21 07:56 PM

"Very detailed observations, and I'm sure it is quite useful to have a local guide in understanding the culture of a particular location." *The brow fell once more into his typical flat expression.* "Are you showing your friends the local cuisine?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 17-May-21 01:06 AM

"Not exactly. We're going shopping for new bathing suits and then we're gonna take a dip at the beach." *She grinned at him.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 17-May-21 10:17 AM

“We’re also bathing suit shopping, and just shopping in general. Then we’re going swimming, but I’m definitely looking forward to trying some of the food around here,” *She grinned.*

Lt. Survol 17-May-21 10:20 AM

*Survol blinked as he processed what they were saying, remaining stiff as ever, glancing between the two women.* "Why would one not simply place their measurement specifications into a replicator and create something perfectly tailored toward one's needs? It seems illogical."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 17-May-21 10:22 AM

"Wouldn't it be logical to inspect the articles provided and on top of that get said articles from people who specialize in them? What would you rather have: A vulcan dish made by replicator or a Vulcan culinair shef?" *She smiled and raised an eyebrow.*

Lt. Xander Spica 17-May-21 10:22 AM

((Chef\* (I hate my butter fingers)

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 17-May-21 10:23 AM

“The experience is also part of the appeal, spending time with friends. Getting their opinions, and getting out and about while we’re at it. Walking does the body good you know,” *She said, unfazed by Survol’s bluntness.*

Lt. Survol 17-May-21 10:25 AM

"Walking is a positive feature." *He said nothing about the other points, clasping his hands behind his back while they stood there.* "As far as cuisine, as long as the proper nutrients, vitamins, and minerals provided for optimum bodily function, there is logically no reason for concern as to its origins."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 17-May-21 10:28 AM

"I worry about your sense of culture, Survol. A replicator doesn't do a dish justice. If you want the real thing, go to a chef specialised in that area." *She chuckled a bit and started to walk down De Koopgoot.* "You guys tagging along?"

Lt. Survol 17-May-21 10:47 AM

"I certainly would not wish to renege in my goal to study culture and learn." *Survol inclined his head in that haughty manner he tended to. His logic and commitment to infinite diversity had just been challenged! Impossible to back down now.* "I will join this expedition, assuming it is no intrusion." (edited)

Lt. Xander Spica 17-May-21 10:48 AM

((Gottem xD

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 17-May-21 10:49 AM

"I don't think it is an intrusion. Just no peaking, ok?" *She chuckled a little and made her way through the masses. The way she went through them showed she had quite some experience navigating them.*

Lt. Survol 17-May-21 01:40 PM

"Peeking at what?" *Survol had no concept of what she could possibly mean, not remotely considering such human taboos as bodily shame nor a particular interest in looking. That would be illogical, after all. Hands clasped behind his back, he walked in measured paces along with Skylaris.*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 17-May-21 01:44 PM

"It's something concidered to be impolite if one peeks at a woman changing attire." *She said in her most Vulcan-monotone impression she could do. Was she mocking him? Yes. Did she hate herself for it? Absolutely not! If anything, she loved it.*

Lt. Survol 17-May-21 07:43 PM

*Survol's brow ticked up again, perhaps the only facial expression he was capable of. He didn't seem to sense the mockery in the least, if it were there at all. This time, his brow quirk fell as quickly as it had gone up.* "I shall not 'peek' then. Lead the way."

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 17-May-21 07:56 PM

*She snickered, that was mean of Sky to mock the poor guy. Mean but also quite funny.* “Never thought I’d go bikini shopping with a Vulcan, thought you’d be perfect for it now that I think about it. No worries about hurt feelings to get in the way of an honest opinion,” *She grinned at Survol.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 18-May-21 12:53 AM

*She rematerialized next to Sky while Vi was talking with a smile.* "All done! Short interview. So! What'd I miss?" *She asked, looking around at the two other girls and the strange Vulcan.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 18-May-21 12:56 AM

"Nothing much." *She said to Nel as she walked down the road.* "Still on our way to the shop. It should be right around the corner however." *She smiled brightly at them and walked in that direction.*

Lt. Survol 18-May-21 12:58 AM

*Survol acknowledged Nel with the slight inclination of his head as they walked, perplexed at Pax's comments.* "Why would feelings be hurt? And what do you require an opinion on?"

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 18-May-21 01:26 AM

"Opinion?" *She raised an eyebrow at Sky.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 18-May-21 01:31 AM

"We were talking about what we are gonna buy." *She smiled and ruffled her hair.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 19-May-21 02:05 PM

*Vidira looked down at her PADD and scowled.* “Well that’s a drag, apparently some fancy pants specialist wants to check me over,” *She huffed, trying to hide the spike of anxiety she felt.* “I’ll be back later, don’t do anything crazy without me,” *She chuckled, before moving to find a place to get transported back to the ship.*

Lt. Survol 19-May-21 02:08 PM

*Survol blinked as the one person he knew reasonably well here poofed out of here. However, not being one to dwell on such things nor have any sort of social anxiety nor embarassment, he glanced at the other two.* "The logical thing would be to make decisions quickly as to maximize efficiency and have more time for shore leave." *Obviously Survol had never gone shopping with women.*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 19-May-21 04:33 PM

"You have no idea how to go shopping, do you?" *She chuckled and walked towards the bathing suit shop., quickly writing a message on her PADD as she did.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei BOT 24-May-21 02:59 AM

*She trailed after her with a smile. She was **so** looking forward to Sky's face when she'd finally bought what she wanted...*

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