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Counselor Mevi Wyse 29-Dec-20 01:50 AM

((Well, you all know what it looks like!))

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 01:51 AM

*Frankie is walking through Times Square, ignoring the mascots and the hustlers with their CDs and all the marijuana smokers, enjoying the hustle and bustle of the city before they have to leave again.*

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 01:58 AM

*City life. Not something she was particularly used to - but not something she minded. At the moment, safe from the hustle and bustle, the Andorian was tucked away in a clothes shop, picking out a new dress. Hmm...*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:02 AM

*Frankie walks into the Forever 21, looking around, and listening to the canned music playing over the speakers.*

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:05 AM

*She emerged from the changing room in a bright yellow dress that seemed about half a size too small for her. Not that she cared too much at all. She did like her outfits a bit more fitting... she walked up to the mirror, studying herself in it.*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:08 AM

*Frankie idly looks at the clothing in the shop, not paying much attention to the items. Fast fashion never interested them much. They are too busy looking at a holo-advertisement to notice where the Andorian is, and so they accident bump into into her.* “Sorry! Watch it!”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:09 AM

*For a second she stumbled, almost crashing into a clothes rack, but she found her balance quickly and smiled at them sheepishly, rubbing the back of her neck.* "No, I'm sorry. Wasn't looking where I was going..."

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:11 AM

*Frankie realizes their mistake and quickly offers their hand to the Andorian.* “No, that’s my bad. I should’ve been more careful. You okay?”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:13 AM

*The offered hand was taken, and she got to her feet again, smiling a bit more brightly this time. One trip wasn't going to ruin her first impression!* "I'm fine, friend! Hi! I'm Elli'stryss, but Ellie is what everyone calls me. You?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:14 AM

”Frankie. Nice to meet you. Sorry about the bump, I wasn’t paying enough attention. Oh, welcome to New York!” *They give a jovial laugh.* “Now somebody just has to try to steal your wallet and you’ll have the full experience.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:19 AM

"My wallet? We don't use money, Frankie! Remember? I'm loving the place though, lots of people, very diverse! Do you think this looks good on me?" *The last one was probably referring to the yellow dress she had on. Maybe. Either way it sounded rather absentminded.*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:21 AM

”It was a joke, don’t worry about it! They do sell wallets in the gift shops around the block though. As for the dress…” *Frankie looks the Andorian up and down.* “It looks good, I think. Actually, I haven’t seen many Andorians wandering the city of late. When’d you get in?”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:23 AM

"Graduated from Starfleet Academy last week. Just exploring the place after the Christmas dance, y'know?" *She replied,* "It's quite nice. The food is amazing and the fashion is too..."

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:25 AM

”Oh, fresh meat! Good luck out there kid. Take it from an old Lieutenant. Eat when you can, drink when you can, and sleep when you can. Because you can’t.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:25 AM

"Sounds awfully cynical to me." *She noted.*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:27 AM

”Believe me. Captains’ll keep you running until you run ragged. I mean, we all knew it was hard work, but then, you never know how hard until you start. So you gotten your posting yet?”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 02:28 AM

"The USS Odyssey. You?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 09:48 AM

*Frankie’s eyes open wide, and they grin.* “Oh, that’s my boat too. Looks like I’m your superior office.” *They put on a mock drill sergeant voice.* “Stand up! Back straight, suck that gut in, Ensign!”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 09:50 AM

*If only to amuse the other, she complied - which actually wound up showing off her figure much more than she'd intended. Thanks or no thanks to her dress.* "Where will you be working?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:07 AM

*Frankie laughs at the compliance, enjoying the fact that the Ensign is a good sport.* “Command. I’m the Delta Quadrant Mission Specialist. Bridge duty.” *They sigh.* “Gotta be focused and ready to go when the big boss is around.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 10:19 AM

"Ooh. Mission specialist? That's interesting. Any previews as to what we'll see?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:26 AM

”XO hasn’t briefed me yet. All I know is I’ll be there to help guide them though any… hostile encounters they might, well, encounter.” *A Billy Joel song comes over the speakers, and Frankie smiles in recognition.* “Ever heard this song before? I love this song.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 10:33 AM

"No, but it makes me want to dance a bit."

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:44 AM

*Frankie raises an eyebrow.* “That’s the first time I’ve ever heard of people wanting to dance to ‘New York State of Mind’. People mostly wanna sing along.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 10:47 AM

"I'm weird and I know it." *She returned with a cheeky smile.* "Also because I've never heard it sung."

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:48 AM

”Of course. Alien. It would be new to you. I can’t think of a single New Yorker who doesn’t know this song. Like it?”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 11:17 AM

"Try... love it?" *She smirked a little bit and walked off to change into a new dress. Hopefully one less form-fitting...*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 02:07 PM

”So how long have you been in the city?”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 05:54 PM

"Three hours? Just been wandering round, seeing what I can see. I'm guessing you live here?'

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 05:57 PM

“Not in this borough. I was born and raised in Brooklyn! Just downtown on the A train.” *Frankie’s voice takes on a nostalgic quality.* “Everytime I get shore leave I come back here. I’ve seen so much of the Delta Quadrant but there’s always more of New York to see. I miss my city.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 09:41 PM

"So you know more about this place than I do. Mind giving me a tour?" *She smiled cheekily.*

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 09:44 PM

”You gotta be kiddin’ me, Ensign. Nobody could see this whole city in a lifetime. But… tell you what...” *They tap their commbadge.* “Computer, two to beam to Sylvia’s in Harlem. Energize.”

*They rematerialize in the lobby of a crowded soul food restaurant, and Frankie heads to the booth. They whisper something to the head waiter, who comes out with a smile, and quickly ushers Frankie and Elli to a corner table.*

”This is the best soul food in the city. I recommend the catfish.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 09:50 PM

"Catfish it is. I *adore* seafood." *She sat down at the table with a bright smile.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 29-Dec-20 09:54 PM

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 09:54 PM

”It’s all good though. I always leave here stuffed.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 10:18 PM

"I think I'll have the ribs and fried chicken. You?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:28 PM

”I’ll have me some of the catfish.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 29-Dec-20 10:30 PM

*She placed her order with the waiter before smiling across at her dinner companion.* "Tell me a bit about yourself?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 29-Dec-20 10:54 PM

”Not much to tell. I was born here in New York, joined Starfleet, and spent all my professional life in the Delta Quadrant. I’d say it’s been a good life.”

Ensign Elli'stryss zh'Nolon BOT 30-Dec-20 12:00 AM

"Interesting! Do you like the job?"

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 30-Dec-20 09:46 AM

”You could always do worse, y’know? I always wanted to see the galaxy, and at least I get to see the bit most people don’t visit. Or humans, I ought to say.”

Lt. Francesca Mulgrew BOT 02-Jan-21 03:15 PM

*Frankie finishes their lunch, says goodbye to the suddenly silent Andorian, and beams up to the ship, a little regretfully. They always felt a little sad upon leaving New York, but New York would always be there to welcome them home.*

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