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Christmas Ball

Captain Ezarah Ryn 24-Dec-20 11:25 AM

[D] At the other end of the square is an enormous Christmas tree. The ornaments represent the Federation, with perfect replicas of each member world, nutcrackers in the shape of every species, and figurines of famous individuals. Hundreds of presents are piled beneath the tree. They are free for everyone! Take one for yourself or give one to someone special. Off to the side, there is another stage for the performers.

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 12:09 PM

*On the stage Johnny stood with the band getting them ready as he hummed to himself as he played with his top hat a change that he would have to deal with.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 02:31 PM

*She was walking by when she stopped, spotting Johnny she felt curiosity hit her. She walked up to him, a twinkle in her eye* “hello there, I’m not sure we have met” *she said, looking him over with interested with her dark, amber eyes*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 03:43 PM

*He smiled as he turned around adjusting his neck strap as he had a reed in his mouth.* “Oh hey there. I’m Johnny, what’s your name?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 03:46 PM

*She held a gloved hand out towards him. Why not, it was typical for the time* "Chalan, Chalan Renalla" *she said with a soft smile, looking at him out of the side of her eye, blinking long dark lashes*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 03:56 PM

*His mouth went slightly dry as he pulled the reed out of his mouth and slotted into place. He moved and took her hand shaking it.* “Nice to meet you Chalan. You here to see the show?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 04:08 PM

*She hummed as he shook her hand, a bit surprised, but decided to think nothing of it. She reached down to adjust her red skirts and looked back up at him.* "Ah well, who can resist music?" *she said, tilting her head to the side. She had done herself up for the event. Her hair up for once so that her face was in full view. Her lips a dark cherry red, her eyes lined in black to make her golden amber eyes stand out a bit better*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 04:13 PM

*He could clearly see her and was having a hard time not making it too painfully obvious that he was staring.* “Well uh...I uh...yeah welcome uh.” *He couldn’t help staring before looking away and shaking his head.* “Oh I’m sorry I’m staring and that’s impolite so uh...yeah.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 04:21 PM

*She cocked and eyebrow, looking him up and down with a small smile, she ran her tongue across her upper lip and then leaned towards him slightly* "Well then, I suppose I owe you an apology as well" *she said softly, looking away and then back up at him*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 04:24 PM

*He felt his face flush as she looked him over.* “You wouldn’t happen to be here with anyone would you? I mean I have a set to play here in a minute but then after I wouldn’t mind walking around with you.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 04:27 PM

*She smiled* "I happen to be quite alone, and more than welcome to your company" *she said, eyes flicking down to his lips for a moment and then back up* "I am most curious to see what you can do with those" *she said, her voice barely over a whisper.*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 04:40 PM

*He looked around slightly as he swallowed again.* “I uh....Yes please we can...I’ll just...I’ll see you after the show.” *He hadn’t flirted in a long time and it was painfully obvious. As he went back to the stage and going to his guitarist.* “I think I just met a girl. I’m alittle scared.” *The man just shrugged as a tall andorian walked up to them signaling to get ready.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 04:44 PM

*She held up a red gloved hand and chuckled. Adorable. Although, perhaps too much. She should hold back a little bit. She took a few steps away from the stage, eyeing the band with curiosity, her eyes gleamed as she did.*

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 04:50 PM

(@Lt. Cinder Jittaz -- do you want pings yes or no?)

Lt. Cinder Jittaz 24-Dec-20 04:51 PM

(Keep them coming.

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Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 04:51 PM

*They all nodded before the rhythm section started playing. Getting into it Johnny went up to the mic.* “Hello Federation. Welcome to the Christmas party we hope you have a great time.” *They band them went into a song of jingle bell rock.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 04:55 PM

*The music was one thing. Good, obviously. But his voice was a whole different topic all together. She closed her eyes, listening to the music as they played it, humming along. A human seasonal classic.*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 05:11 PM

*The band didn’t stop there as Johnny took numerous solos on his saxophone before finishing it all out with ‘Santa Clause is comin to town’ finishing he stepped off the stage and walked towards Chalan.* “So how did you like it?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 05:13 PM

*She smiled, tilting her head to the side as he approached, her eyes contained her curiosity* "The music was wonderful!" *she said, clasping her hands together* "Although with a voice like yours, I am surprised it was purely instrumental."

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 05:19 PM

*He chuckled a little as he put on his hat weird. Frowning he threw it away and pulled a fedora out putting it on.* “I used to sing but I found that people like the Sax. But I know a bunch of songs that don’t require one.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 05:21 PM

*She watched with a chuckle as he tossed the top hat away and replaced it with a fedora. She reached up and adjusted it a little bit* "Something tells me *this* is a lot more your style." *She said, looking up at him. She bit her bottom lip for a moment as she looked into his eyes and then pulled away, removing her hands from his hat before clearing her throat.* "Well, too bad you can't do both at once"

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 05:24 PM

*He flushed red as she adjusted his hat as he gave a weak smile.* “Yeah! I uh...I studied singing and knew most of the greats. But yeah it is a shame.” *He looked around not sure if he wanted to run or to hold her hand as a group of Vulcans took the stage.* “So what ship are you from?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 05:30 PM

*She noted what she assumed was his discomfort and cleared her throat, looking away as she began to feel disappointed in herself. Coming on strong was just a part of her at this point. She looked at the group that took the stage and nodded* "Ah, the Odyssey." *She said, adjusting the stupid annoying black gloves* "How about yourself?"

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 05:34 PM

“Really? I’m from the Odyssey too. Command thought that I would find it easier to adjust on a ship with mostly human or closely human people. So....” *He looked at her as she adjusted her glove.* “oh what happened to you? I mean it cold but not that cold.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 05:43 PM

*She froze. What happened to her? A feeling of dread was sinking in her gut. This is what she got for trying to look nice and putting her scar out to be seen. She cleared her throat, deciding to just pull off the gloves* “never seen a burn before?” *she asked, turning to look at him, the hurt she felt reflected in her eyes.*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 05:43 PM

*He smiled softly as he ran a finger over her knuckles.* “And I’m guessing those doctors aren’t as good at healing as they claim?”

Lt. Jason Isker 24-Dec-20 06:00 PM

*he walks across the plaza and takes the air in, enjoying the atmosphere already.* "This is so much better then the air on a spaceship." *she chuckles*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 06:11 PM

*She looked away* “N-no they are I just. I chose to keep it. A mento of a worse time. To remind me of how far I’ve come I suppose. Probably also to keep fake people away...” *she looked back at him, feeling confused. Had he just been blunt in asking? Or had she misunderstood?*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 06:20 PM

*Hr nodded as he touched his chest awkwardly rubbing where his heart should be.* “Yeah I understand it. I uh..I have my own past. If you don’t want to talk about it that’s fine. I think there’s some cookies and candy canes over there.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 06:26 PM

*She shrugged* “I can easily sum up the entire thing with four words. Three if one is a conjunction.” *She said, tilting her head to the side as she thought* “I’m an orphan.” *she said with a sigh*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 06:31 PM

“Hey that’s nothing to be ashamed of. I lost my dad and uncle in the same day, and my ma checked out for weeks on end. I know what it’s like to suffer like that. But you know what? I’m here now, at a minimum as a friend.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 06:34 PM

*She nodded* “oh I have no shame about it. It’s merely a reality for me. Being alone is...well a habit I don’t like to keep but rather one that follows me.” *Her lips twitched, curiosity getting the better of her* “and as a maximum?”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 06:40 PM

*He smiled as she spoke a glint in his eye.* “I don’t like being alone, I like people. That’s a major part of why I started performing. As for a maximum well maybe we should just see where it takes us. Hm?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 06:47 PM

*She chuckled* “I don’t like being alone. It just tends to be how I end up.” *she said with a frown, although it didn’t last long when she heard him* “Hmm. I do believe that would be nice” *she said with a small smile, motioning out in front of them* “anywhere you’d like to go?”

Lt. Xander Spica 24-Dec-20 07:00 PM

((He's at dinner

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Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 07:22 PM

“Not particularly. But I could go for a wander around the city. Does that sound good for you?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 07:23 PM

*She smiled and nodded* “that sounds great to me”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 07:35 PM

*He offers his arm as he thinks briefly about his old life before resigning to his new one.* “Do you have a favorite musician?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 08:53 PM

*She smiled, linking her arm through his. She sighed* “I doubt you’d know them. It’s this old Human singer- Frank Sinatra. I heard Old Man River once and I’ve been in love with that old crooner since.”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 08:54 PM

“Old Frankie? Honey I knew him.” *Smiling he went into his rich singing voice as they walked.* “Here we work ‘long the river~”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 09:01 PM

*She blinked at him surprise, she was about to ask him how when he began singing. She grinned, leaning her head against his shoulder as she listened to him sing for a moment before joining in with her sweet, soft voice.* “Pullin' them boats from the dawn 'till sunset”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 09:05 PM

*He stopped as he grinned looking at her.* “My ma would be beside herself right now. You have an amazing singing voice.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 09:07 PM

*she blushed, looking away* “the voice, but not the face” *she said with a weak chuckle and then a sigh*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 09:19 PM

“Hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if they can’t see how beautiful you are they can go get a boot in the crotch.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 09:25 PM

*She hummed, looking at him in intrigue* “and i suppose I’d have to trust that the beholder wouldn’t need glasses...?” *she said with a chuckle*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 09:28 PM

*He smiled as he shook his head.* “This beholder doesn’t.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 09:39 PM

*She blushed a little harder, a smile on her face, releasing his arm as she began singing, twirling a bit as she sang* “Fly me to the moon Let me play among the stars Let me see what spring is like on ***Jupiter and Mars*** In other words, hold my hand” *She returned to him, gently taking his hand in hers and spinning herself under his arm, giggling*

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 09:41 PM

@Lt. Cinder Jittaz

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 09:56 PM

*He grinned ear to ear letting her twirl under his arm as he grabbed her pulling her in holding her back against his front as they swayed.* “In other words, baby, kiss me Fill my heart with song and let me sing forevermore You are all I long for All I worship and adore In other words, please be true In other words,....I love you” *They had danced down the hall as he stopped twirling her around holding her close as he whispered the last three words.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 10:04 PM

*She let out an elated giggle as they swayed, dancing together and living in a fun moment of sways and swings. When he pulled her close though, she felt her heart jump up into her throat. A moment of silence and perhaps way too much \*~~cough~~* **tension** filled the air before she rested her forehead against his and quietly continued the song\* “Fill my heart with song Let me sing for ever more You are all I long for....... Worship and adore”

Lt. Cinder Jittaz 24-Dec-20 10:10 PM

*He smiled holding her close as they resorted to swaying all the while holding her in a ballroom style.* “In other words, please be true In other words In other words I love you.” *As the song would have ended he let go of her taking a step back as he smiled sheepishly.* “I’m sorry, I made that awkward and stuff. Not that I don’t like you it’s just way to early to say what I did and I’m sorry.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 10:20 PM

*She tucked a loose hair behind her ear* “no no! It’s just how the song goes!” *she cleared her throat* “I’m...sorry for bringing it up. I’m so sorry it made you feel awkward!” *she pressed her hands against her red cheeks, turning away from him* “if anything ok awkward. I’m so sorry!”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 10:26 PM

“Let’s just call us both at fault and forget it. But your voice is amazing, I’ve been looking for someone to do a duet with, maybe we could get dinner sometime and talk about it. Does that sound ok?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 10:29 PM

*She turned to look at him, pulling her hands away from her cheeks, although they were still just as red as before.* “well...why not now? I saw a market a ways down. Unless you were thinking something more traditional?”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 10:40 PM

“No! We can do tonight that’s perfectly fine. I just wasn’t sure what you wanted to eat and I don’t particularly care for non-earth foods. But we can totally go to the market.”

Lt. Cinder Jittaz 24-Dec-20 10:41 PM

(I’m going to bed soon

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 10:41 PM

*She laughed* “well. I’ve been known to be a bit of...well.” *she paused, and then cleared her throat* “earth foods are just fine to me. I’ll admit a stiff drink might be nice. This dress is...not the most comfortable thing I have ever worn.”

Lt. Cinder Jittaz (I’m going to bed soon

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 10:42 PM

(Ok! I might pass out soon too)

Johnny Ferentz BOT 24-Dec-20 10:49 PM

“I won’t tell anyone if you run away and change real quick. My hat only lasted an hour at best, but yes let’s go then I nice dinner sounds nice.” *He smiled back at her as he motioned for her to lead the way.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 24-Dec-20 10:56 PM

*she laughed* “the only other dress I have is a bit...well. This is a fun event that was planned and I’d hate to ruin it by showing up dressed like gloria grahame. Not that I’m sure any gentlemen with eyes would mind” *she said with a laugh, setting a hand on his chest, amused.*

Lt. Cinder Jittaz 25-Dec-20 11:26 AM

(I’m not really going to be around today

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 02:47 PM

(I figured, it was more a “ping for later” )

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 11:24 AM

“I’m sure they wouldn’t either. I’m sure many men would line up around the block just to see you.” *He smiled putting a hand over hers as they stood there.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 02:15 PM

*she chuckled and shrugged* “well, I’m sure if that were the case I wouldn’t be alone. But no, quite often I spend my time alone, not by choice kind you.”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 02:17 PM

“Well perhaps you would like to spend more time with me now? I perform every night at 6 and again at 9 but I also rehearse most of the day.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 05:17 PM

*She smiled* "I'd like that. Think you could ever use a partner?" *she asked, looking up at him curiously* "for singing I mean, back up isn't exactly my style."

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 05:38 PM

(@Lt. Cinder Jittaz - just for when yu get to it)

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 06:07 PM

“I could definitely use a partner for more than just singing. That is if you’re open to it.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 06:11 PM

*She raised an eyebrow, choosing to play coy* "Oh? Like what?" *she asked, taking a calculated step closer to him, looking up at him through her lashes, amber eyes sparkling in the lights*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 06:14 PM

*He smiled back at her before running a few fingers through her hair as he looked down at her.* “I think you know.”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 06:23 PM

*She hummed softly, looking down for a moment and then back up at him. She decided to do something a bit cheesy, and perhaps old school, but something told her he might like it. She gently plucked the fedora off his head and held it up to hide their faces from the passers by as she leaned up and placed a soft kiss against his lips.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 26-Dec-20 06:35 PM

*Ryn walked through the plaza, pausing for a minute to look at the Christmas tree, before walking on towards the ballroom.*

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 07:39 PM

( @Lt. Cinder Jittaz - for when you can)

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 08:08 PM

*He was about to protest when her lips hit his. Smiling he pulled her close kissing her again before taking his hat back and putting it on.* “So....dinner then?”

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 08:12 PM

*She kissed him back, melting against him as he pulled her close. All her worries and concerns from weeks prior melted away. She looked up at him and watched him put the hat back on, she reached up, adjusting it slightly and smiled* “are you on the menu?” *she asked, giving his tie a playful tug to pull him against her. She released him though* “I jest I jest. Dinner sounds lovely.”

Johnny Ferentz BOT 26-Dec-20 10:36 PM

“Not as a main course but definitely for desert. Now shall we?” *He offers his arm again as he’s now grinning ear to ear.*

Ensign Chalan Renalla BOT 26-Dec-20 10:40 PM

*she eyed him up and down before taking his arm* “so be careful what you promise!” *she said with a sultry grin as they made their way toward the market.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 07:24 AM

*She brought Kir here with a smile, walking over to the tree and grabbing a present. She handed it over to him and grinnend.* "Merry Christmas, Kir."

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 07:26 AM

"This-" *He accepted the box gratefully - but in lieu of opening it, he drew her into a hug. A tight, warm one.* "-gods. Thank you, Sky. I appreciate it. More than I can express."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 07:30 AM

*She chuckled and hugged him back, giving a kiss on the lips.* "You didn't even open it yet." *She chuckled some more and got a bit closer.* "But I'm glad you like it." *She grinned brightly and kissed him again.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 07:58 AM

*He raised an eyebrow and opened the box, peeking inside.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 08:09 AM

*In it was a small maddalion, you could open it and it would show a picture inside.* "Now when you are out there, alone, I'll always be with you." *She smiled softly at him.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 08:37 AM

"Sky, I-" *He choked up there and then - and pulled her into another hug.* "Damn it. I'm crying, aren't I?" *He was. He could feel warm, wet streaks trailing down his cheeks.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 08:46 AM

*She hugged him back patting his back and giving a kiss on the cheek.* "I love you, Kir. And I just want you to know I'm always there for you, even when I'm not there in person." *She whiped the tears off of his face and smiled softly, looking at him before giving another kiss, on the lips this time.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 09:08 AM

"You make that clear to me. Always, every day of my life." *he smiled, a watery one.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 09:12 AM

*She smiled back, whiping some tears off of his face.* "Because I care about you." *She grabbed the maddalion and put it around his neck, under his shirt.* "There..." *She grinned softly and gave him a kiss.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 09:36 AM

*Kir melted. Sort of. He sighed contentedly, leaning into the kiss and hugging her tight.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 09:37 AM

*She smiled at him, holding him close.* "Merry Christmas, Kir." *She hugged him close, patting his back.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 10:05 AM

"Merry Christmas - and love you. Skylaris."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 10:06 AM

*She blushed softly as she kissed him.* "Wanna head home? Or quarters?" *She smirked a bit.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 10:16 AM

"Home is fine."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 10:19 AM

*She smiled and nodded, giving the tree one last look. Though this time, she spotted a present under the tree. Her name was on it. She looked at Kir and then back at the present before she grabbed it.* "Did... You get this for me?" *She raised an eyebrow.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 10:39 AM

"Yeah. Why?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 10:40 AM

*She smiled at him.* "No reason. Thanks anyways." *She kissed him before she opened the box and looked inside.*

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 10:44 AM

*The contents of the box were a large red woolly sweater along with a small note on top:*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 10:47 AM

*She chuckled and looked at him with a bright smile.* "It's amazing." *She gave him a hug and kissed him on the cheek.* "I'll put it on right away when we get home."

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 10:48 AM

"I ah... went down to the shops while you were talking to your friends. I picked something useful rather than cute." (edited)

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 10:49 AM

"It's beautiful." *She grinned.* "Thanks, Kir. You're a sweetheart."

Kaijin 27-Dec-20 06:56 PM

"You're welcome. Home we go?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 06:57 PM

*She nodded and smiled.* "Home." *She grabbed his and and smiled.* "Computer, two to beam to my appartment." *She smiled a bit as they got beamed away.*

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