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Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 09:59 PM

*Cerred followed the others and sat down to put the skate blades on his boots, standing up to get his footing.*

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:13 PM

*She sat down and removed her boots to put on ice skates.* "I'm not going to lie to you two, I'm super nervous." *A light blush of embarrassment dusted her cheeks.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:19 PM

"Dont worry! I'm not good at it either, so we'll both be falling on our asses if that helps. I domt know how good Streelans balance is."

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:20 PM

*she smiled and carefully stood, making her way to the ice.* "We'll just have to find-" *Before she could finish her sentence, her feet slipped around and she came down hard on her butt, and she began to laugh.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:22 PM

*Cerred moved slowly onto the ice, clinging to a wall and reaching out when Ell fell down.* "Ooh! Ell, are you alright?!"

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:24 PM

*she took his hand and slowly stood, finding her way to the wall and still laughing.* "Oh yeah I'm fine. I've done worse back at home, falling on ice is a cake walk."

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 10:25 PM

*Streelan chuckled while putting on a pair of ice skates. How they knew that he had hooved feet and had a pair of shoes just for him was a mystery.* "Well... um. Is anyone of you able to teach me to ice skate?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:31 PM

*He let go and looked over at Streelan.* "It's fairly simple, really. Just take small steps," *He offered a hand to each of them as he explained the basic motions he'd learned from Altan last christmas.*

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:32 PM

*she took Cerreds hand, careful not to fall and take them with her.* "It's for sure a lot harder than it looks, I know that much."

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 10:34 PM

"Practice, practice, practice. I'm no stranger to hard work." *He quipped, standing and immediately wobbling on his hooves.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:36 PM

"But first you need to find your footing. Here," *He held onto Ells hand and offered the other one to Stree.*

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:38 PM

*She held his hand tightly and steadied herself until she stood up and still.* "Right..like cake.." *she mumbled, looking at her feet.* (edited)

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 10:41 PM

*He grasped the offered hand.* "Find my footing, you said?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:48 PM

"Get your balance, reorient your center of gravity. That sort of thing. It may take a moment, so don't rush yourself."

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 10:49 PM

"Center of..gravity.." *She let go of his hand and slowly shuffled one foot in front of the other.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 10:52 PM

"Yeah...it just takes a moment is all." *He smiled and stayed still, letting go of her hand and watching her with a smile.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 10:58 PM

*Streelan on the other hand looked ridiculous in his hooved skates, hunched over with arms splayed. This seemed to be his centre of gravity at any rate, but he still looked ridiculous.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 11:00 PM

*Cerred offered his other hand to streelan to help him straighten up and adjust.*

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 11:00 PM

*Ell forgot about the world around her. It was just her and the ice, nothing more. She took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. As time passed, her strides became longer and less clumsy.* "I think I'm getting the hang of it!"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 11:03 PM

*Cerred looked over as he was describing how to move to Streelan, smiling and motioning at Ell.* "Youre doing great, Ell!"

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 11:05 PM

*He grasped the hand and slowly straightened himself up to a more comfortable position. Skating wasn't easy at all for him, it was like walking on ball-soled shoes, but he seemed to get the hang of it eventually.*

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 11:06 PM

*Ell began to pick up her speed, eventually flying past the two men.* "You're doing great, Stree-bean!"

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 11:21 PM

"You are doing very well, Streelan. I'm glad for you!"

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 11:33 PM

"Thank you." *He smiled to himself.* "I think I might do this more often on the holodeck in fact "

Deleted User 15-Oct-21 11:34 PM

"I may have to as well. This is fun!" *She started to go a little faster. She was getting the hang of it.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 15-Oct-21 11:39 PM

*Cerred chuckled and released one of Streelans hands, slowly moving away but not letting go of the other.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 15-Oct-21 11:58 PM

*He skated along with Cerred, becoming gradually more comfortable with the procees.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 12:00 AM

*Ell slowed down when she got to the men again, holding a hand out to each of them.* "Anyone want to go a little faster?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 12:10 AM

"Sure! Why not?" *He smiled and took one of Ells hands again.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 12:15 AM

"I'd like to." *He added.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 12:20 AM

*she took their hands and pulled them along with her, slowly picking up speed.* "If I go too fast just let me know you guys." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 12:35 AM

"You got it." *Cerred said and gave her a smile, moving his feet to keep up with her and keeping a hold of one of Strees hands.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 12:36 AM

*Ell kept a hold on their hands and kept an eye on her feet, getting a little bit faster, and looking back up at them with a smile on their face, smiling at them and humming to herself.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 12:47 AM

*Cerred chuckled and shifted his weight a little to keep pace. He flinched a little from the wind whipping against his face and laughed a bit. Considering he hadn't done this in almost a year, it came back to him pretty easily.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 12:49 AM

*She laughed at them keeping up and she let go of their hands, but kept up with them in speed.* "If you fall, just fall on me. I'll catch you."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 01:02 AM

*Cerred chuckled a little at the comment. He lowered his head just slightly to hide the smirk and stifle the comment he could make about that.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 01:24 AM

*Ell winked at them and turned so she was skating backwards, then turned back around to face them, she nearly tripped over her skates as she did so.* (edited)

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 11:08 AM

*Streelan caught her by the hand, somehow managing not to fall over himself.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 11:09 AM

*Cerred grabbed her other hand to her steady or guide her down in case she did fall.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 11:10 AM

*She smiled at them both for helping her.* "Thanks you two, I guess I should get a little bit more confident before I start doing tricks." *She laughed and pulled them along with her again, keeping a slow pace with them.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 11:33 AM

"You'll be in a better position than me at least. I'm too nervous to try doing tricks."

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 11:34 AM

"One step at a time." *He chuckled softly.* "Can't sprint if we can't walk, can we?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 11:39 AM

*She laughed.* "Oh, come on now, Cerred. I'm sure you can get to a point of doing tricks if you keep at it. This is so much fun I may have to run a holodeck program of this so I can get better." *She then looked at her Stree-bean.* "I promise you I will be careful."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 12:15 PM

"Probably! I've not really tried ice skating on the holodeck since doing it last year."

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 01:46 PM

"So will I." *He said,* "I could train with you if you'd like?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 01:47 PM

"Yeah, I don't mind. Anyone is welcome to skate with me." *She smiled at them, and let their hands go and went back off the rink and sat down.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 05:26 PM

*Cerred smiled a little and did a few more rounds, almost falling once before coming to join Ell on the the side of the ice rink and people watch.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 05:27 PM

*Ell watched him almost fall and sighed of relief when he caught himself.* "I'm so glad you didn't fall. I would've busted my tail going out to help you up."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 07:51 PM

"Eh, it wouldn't be the first time so I don't really mind much." *He shrugged and chuckled weakly.*

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 07:53 PM

"Right. I agree. Falling on ice is the least of my worries." *She laughed a little and sighed, crossed her legs and began people watching herself.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 08:46 PM

"Agreed. But there are worse things that could happen than a bruised bottom." *He cocked his head and pointed to a pair of little kids,* "Aren't they adorable?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 08:51 PM

*Ell watched the kids and smiled.* "Absolutely adorable. It makes you think, though. They were raised here. This is all regular every day life to them. To us, it's like a dream."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 09:12 PM

"Nothing on the holodeck would compare to this even. I wonder what their daily lives are actually like?"

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 09:14 PM

"They are." *He agreed with a happy sigh.* "Perhaps we could simply ask them?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 09:17 PM

"Maybe. It can't hurt, right?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 09:18 PM

*Ell shrugged her shoulders.* "I don't see why it would." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 09:38 PM

"True. Maybe they could show us some other fun things to do around here?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 10:05 PM

"Probably. Or maybe a snowball fight with them would be fun."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 10:15 PM

"I haven't been in a snowball fight since I was like 10! It sounds so fun!"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 10:16 PM

"Does it?" *She picked up a little but of snow and flicked it at his leg.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 10:16 PM

*Cerred looked down and chuckled, nodding excitedly.* "It really does."

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 10:20 PM

*Ell picked more snow up and crunched it in her gloved hand before dropping it back down.* "I remember playing out in the snow as a kid. I would always come in shivering and my lips turning blue. It was so much fun."

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 10:41 PM

*He picked up a chunk of snow as well and started forming it into a ball,* "I always got so excited for that when I was a kid. I wanted to be Andorian when I was a little kid so bad."

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 10:43 PM

*Ell watched him crush the snow into a ball.* "Have you ever noticed how quiet it is after it snows? It absorbs the other sounds and it's so peaceful." *She smiled and sighed.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 16-Oct-21 10:44 PM

*Streelan hummed his agreement.* "That *is* part of the appeal of winter, isn't it? The peace and quiet?"

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 10:52 PM

"That, and the Christmas season." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 11:04 PM

*Cerred gave them both a weak smile,* "I suppose so? I dont remember a winter where I could actually hear honestly."

Deleted User 16-Oct-21 11:15 PM

"Oh, that reminds me. I would like you to teach me sign language if you wouldn't mind." *She smiled at Cerred.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 16-Oct-21 11:57 PM

"Oh yeah! I can definitely do that! Maybe while we're in this universe, we can get a start on learning."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Oh yeah! I can definitely do that! Maybe while we're in this universe, we can get a start on learning."

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 12:04 AM

"That would be perfect. Then you can give your ears a break." *She smiled and flicked more snow at him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 12:54 PM

"I mean I've got a PADD and I can lip read. And I've been working with Max to make a new pair of glasses too." *He smiled and flicked snow back at her.*

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Deleted User 17-Oct-21 01:23 PM

"That would be really cool. We could match." *She tapped her frames and smiled at him, picking some more snow up and making a tiny snowman in her hand.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 17-Oct-21 01:23 PM

\*Streelan smiled and began to shape a little snowman of his own, glancing up at Ell and Cerred every so often.&

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 06:17 PM

*Ell gently sat the snowman down onto the ground and picked more up to make a tiny snowball, then tossed it beside Cerreds boot.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 06:24 PM

*Cerred smiled a little as he finished molding the snowball, looking down as Ell tossed the ball, chuckling ad it hit his boot. In return, he tossed the smowball he'd been forming by Ell.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 06:26 PM

*Ell smiled at him and raised an eyebrowafter he tossed the snowball beside her.* "Is that a challenge, Cerred?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 06:26 PM

"What if it is, Ell? Whatcha gonna do about it?" *He asked and stuck his tongue out at her.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 06:28 PM

"Well not much. But I will do this." *She made another snowball and stood. She smiled and tossed it at his back and took a few steps back from him.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 06:32 PM

*Cerred raised an eyebrow and yelped playfully when she hit him with the snowball, leaning down and forming another ball and tossing it at her in retaliation.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 06:40 PM

*Ell attempted to dodge it, but it hit her arm and she laughed. Another snowball was formed in her hands and tossed at him again, this time she ran a little further from him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 06:53 PM

*He laughed and ran over to a spot to have cover before throwing another snowball in her direction.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 06:54 PM

*She ran for cover but got hit in the back while doing so.* "You're in for it now, Cerred!" *She hollered playfully and made a big snowball and lobbed it in his direction.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 07:00 PM

"You'll have to catch me first, Ell!" *He called and the snowball hit his arm before he threw another one.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 07:06 PM

"Challenge accepted!" *She called back and threw another snowball. The one he threw hit her in the chest and she laughed.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 07:11 PM

*He giggled and manged to dodge it again before throwing another snowball.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 07:26 PM

*She got another snowball at the ready and snuck around to get close to him. Once she did she tossed it, careful not to hit him in the face.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 07:49 PM

*It did hit the side of his head, but his hood absorbed the impact instead. He narrowed his eyes and adjusted his position to throw the next snowball.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 07:51 PM

*she gasped and her hands covered her mouth.* "I'm so sorry! I didn't meant to hit you in the head!" *Now she done it. She went over and wiped the snow off his hood.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 07:53 PM

"Oh no! Don't worry! My hood took the impact, so it's all good!" *He grinned and gave her a quick thumbs up.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 07:54 PM

*She sighed and smiled.* "Oh good. I would've felt so bad! Anyway!" *She took off back to her hiding spot.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 08:02 PM

*Cerred chuckled a little and hurried back to his own point if cover to make more snowballs.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 08:06 PM

*She started to make more snowballs but got distracted and started to make a snowman, humming to herself.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 08:40 PM

*Cerred paused and waited quietly, looking around. What happened to Ell? He poked his head up and looked around, blinking.* "Ell?"

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 08:55 PM

*Ell poked her head out from behind a big snowman.* "Sorry! I couldn't resist making a snowman." *She laughed a little as she looked around for two sticks for the arms.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 08:56 PM

*Cerred came over to join her and looked at the snowman, cocking his head a little.* "I like him!"

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 09:00 PM

*she finally found two sticks. They were a lot different from each other, but they would do. She stuck them into the sides of the snowman, and smiled at her snowman.* "Thank you. I guess good things can come out of a scatter brain." *She laughed a little.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 09:03 PM

"They really can. Come to think of it I don't think I've ever made a snowman before." *He said and looked around, finding a pebble to use for the nose.* (edited)

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 09:07 PM

"You could make another. We could have snowpeople." *She dusted snow around off the ground looking for rocks herself.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 17-Oct-21 09:24 PM

"A snow city." *He suggested.* "Of some kind. Our own little snow people." *Streelan by comparison had a little rock stack at his foot, presumably for the small row of snowmen at his feet.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 10:10 PM

"I mean....what do I need to do to make one? Do I just pile up snow into a heap or....how does this work exactly?"

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 10:19 PM

"Here I'll show you. It's easy once you get the hang of it." *She walked over beside him and picked up some snow and made a snow ball in her hands.* "Just start out with a regular snowball."

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 17-Oct-21 10:20 PM

"Make another and stack it on top." *He demonstrated on another one at his feet.* "Until you are satisfied with the height."

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 10:33 PM

*Cerred blinked and looked between the two, eyebrow raising a little,* "Just adding to the snowball till its the right size, yeah?" *He sat down and began adding to the snowball, working at it to make it bigger.*

Deleted User 17-Oct-21 10:35 PM

"There is an easier way. I'll show you." *She sat her snowball on the ground and rolled it ahead of her. As she pushed, the snowball started to slowly become larger.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 17-Oct-21 11:42 PM

*Cerred watched her for a moment then followed her example, smiling S the ball got larger.* "This is definitely better. Thank you, Ell!"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:01 AM

"You're welcome! The key is, though, is to not make the snowballs all the same size. You have to make the next two a little smaller so it's looks like a snowman, like those, but bigger." *She pointed to the snowmen beside Streelan.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:07 AM

*He looked over and nodded slowly, starting on the second snowball.* "I see....so sort of like a pyramid. How do they stay stacked up though?"

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 12:08 AM

"Who knows. Melted snow perhaps." *He suggested.* "Though sometimes they do fall over. Tragically."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:09 AM

"Yes, falling over is sometimes an outcome. I think of it as the weight of the one on top causes some snow from the bottom one to mush together with it. Or you can pack some snow around where they meet to make it more sturdy."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:12 AM

"That might be wise, yeah..." *He muttered and placed the second, smaller ball on top before gather snow to pack around the joined area.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:14 AM

*Ell walked over and watched Cerred work. She nodded and smiled.* "It's looking great, Cerred! Are you sure you've never done this before?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:25 AM

"Positive! I'm just doing like you said to." *He smiled a little and then began on the last snowball for the head, looking up to see some other kids had joined in to make snowmen with their parents helping. It made Cerreds heart happy to see.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:36 AM

*Ell sat back and watched the children and their parents build then together and she smiled sadly. It reminded her of the things she never got to do with her parents. The way they just left her. She wiped some tears away and sat back to watch Cerred and all the families playing out in the snow.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 12:36 AM

*He sat down next to her and offered her a gentle hug.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:38 AM

*she leaned into his arms and kept an eye on Cerred playing. Watching him play like an innocent child was so heartwarming to her.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:45 AM

*Cerred got the top ball on and to stay after a few minutes of struggling. Once he got it secured and snow packed around it, he started working on giving it some antennae.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:49 AM

*Ell stood and walked back over to Cerred.* "Would you like any help or are you fine?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:51 AM

*He looked over while trying to work a stick into its side for an arm,* "I think I've got it? As long as the arm doesn't fall out again."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 12:52 AM

"If you need help just holler at me. I'll be making more snowpeople." *Ell began to gather more snow to stack on top of each other, and began to make a snow Vulcan.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:02 AM

"You got it!" *He grinned and went back to making his snow Andorian, pausing to look around and make it a face. Once he was done, he stepped back and pulled his PADD out to take a picture of it.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:04 AM

*Ell saw him pull his PADD out and ducked. She ran out of the way to make sure she wasn't in frame.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:05 AM

*He raised an eyebrow when he saw Ell duck out of the way and quickly turned to snap a picture of her making her snow Vulcan and Strees smaller snow people.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:07 AM

*Ell didn't notice him snap the picture of her. She just kept working on her snow Vulcan, and began to hum. Once she finished the Vulcan, she began another. This one a snow Klingon.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:25 AM

*Cerred quickly tucked the PADD away and started on a new snowman.* (edited)

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:34 AM

*Ell hummed a little louder as she worked on the Klingons ridges. She picked up more snow and made it into a ball, and tossed it at Cerreds leg.* (edited)

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 01:38 AM

*Stree raised an eyebrow and formed a snowball, lobbing it at her leg with a snicker.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:43 AM

*Cerred looked down when the ball hit his boot and looked back at the pair,* "Oh we're starting this again, huh?" *He asked playfully and knelt down, making a few snowball, one being thrown at Ell and the other at Streelan.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:46 AM

*Ell got hit with both snowballs and laughed. She hid behind her snow Klingon and used some snow from it to make snowballs and tossed them at the boys.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:50 AM

*Cerred tried to hide behind the 2/3 of a snowman he'd been building and tried to throw another one.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 01:54 AM

*He formed another one and wound up his arm, then lobbed it at Ell again, this time at her arm.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:55 AM

*Ell felt the snowball hit her and she kept making snowballs using the snow Klingon, until it toppled over and fell on her. She squealed when it hit her but she laughed once she landed on the ground, covered in snow.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:08 AM

*Cerred paused when Ell fell and lowered his arm, instantly standing. He looked over at Stree and motioned for her to come help her up.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 02:10 AM

*Streelan came over, graspinf her hand and helping her ti her feet, whereupon he brushed snow from her clothes.* "Are yoy alright, my dear?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:12 AM

*Cerred helped her up as well and stood up, a little worried. Then his attention turned to what was left of the snow Klingon.* "We can always rebuild him?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 10:00 AM

*Ell laughed a little as they helped her up.* "Oh yeah I'm fine, a little but of snow never hurt. We could rebuild him, but I am getting a little cold now with all that snow falling on me." *She began to shiver a little.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 11:10 AM

*Cerred looked around again and rubbed his arms,* "Maybe we could find a tavern or something nearby to go to for a little while? Get warm again before we build some more?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 11:19 AM

"Yeah. That sounds good to me. The snow Klingon won't build himself."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 11:27 AM

*He nodded and looked around, leading Ell and Stree back to the main street to look for a tavern or something.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 11:35 AM

*Ell followed behind Cerred, she held her hood around her to keep herself and Loki warm.*

[T]Ens. Streelan BOT 18-Oct-21 11:37 AM

*He followed along behind the pair.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 12:43 PM

*Eventually they came across what looked likena tavern from the outside and Cerred entered, looking around quietly.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:11 PM

*Ell entered behind him. She removed her jacket and had on a knee-length black dress and black fishnet leggings underneath it. She too began to look around.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:17 PM

*Cerred still had his outfit on from the great hall, taking his jacket off and draping it over the chair. He took Kabiel out of his pocket and let the little Vine stretch.*

Loki BOT 18-Oct-21 01:19 PM

*Loki popped out of Ells hair and moved to her shoulder, stretching and looking around. It wasn't anywhere he recognized so he stayed close to her.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:25 PM

*Cerred coiled the little one around his hair and looked around as he sat down, sighing a little.* "I like it in here."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:26 PM

*Ell sat down herself and draped her jacket across her lap.* "It's nice and warm in here. I enjoy it myself."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:35 PM

"Same. I like the occasional break from the cold. But I dont think Kabiel is a big fan of cold," *He gently wrapped a hand around the little Vine when he felt it shivering a little.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:38 PM

"I keep my quarters a little colder than usual, just the snow falling on me got to me a little." *She smiled at him and plucked Loki from her shoulder and wrapped the little vine around her wrist.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:43 PM

"I dont blame you. I'm amazed Vax doesn't complain about how cold my side of our quarters is to be honest."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:45 PM

"I enjoy the cold. You can always put more layers if it's too cold." *She kissed one of Lokis leaves.* "It's also perfect for cuddling."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:48 PM

"It really is. Curl up under a big blanket, sip some cocoa, maybe a good movie?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:52 PM

"A big fluffy blanket and some horror movies actually sounds really good right now." *Ell leaned back into the chair and sighed.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:55 PM

"It really does." *He sighed a little at the thought and smiled. He perked up a little suddenly and blinked, looking around.* "I just realised I have no idea what the currency is here and didn't think to grab any latinum before coming back down...."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 01:56 PM

"I'm in the same boat. Maybe back to the ship for a drink break? A meet up there somewhere?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 01:58 PM

"Maybe, yeah. We can head back in a little bit once we've warmed up?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 02:00 PM

*Ell nodded and smiled.* "Yeah, that sounds good to me. We'll have to do more exploring here too. Maybe the dream scape?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:04 PM

"I hadn't even thought about the dream scape thing. I'm down to check it out." *He smiled a little and paused to take the fancy gold earrings out of his ears, sighing with relief.* "Gods those were heavy..."

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 02:06 PM

*She looked at them as he took them off.* "I didn't even notice those! They're absolutely beautiful, and they look great on you."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:15 PM

"They were kind of hidden by my hair. I usually just wear regular black studs. But it was a special occasion." *He shrugged and tucked them into his pocket.* "Betazoids will never turn down the chance to be extra after all." (edited)

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 02:17 PM

*Ell shrugged and smiled.* "Nothing wrong with being extra in my eyes. I say go for it. It's not that often we get to go out all dressed up, is it?" (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:31 PM

"It really isn't. And more it's not often we get to dress up in something besides dress uniforms, you know?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 02:34 PM

"Yes exactly. And besides, I like to dress cute every once in a while, you know? It makes me feel nice."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 02:46 PM

"I completely understand that!" *He looked around again and shrugged.* "Should we go on and head back to the ship?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 02:51 PM

"Yes I suppose we should. Where would you like to meet up at?" *She stood, slipped her jacket back on and tucked Loki deep into the hood.* (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 04:36 PM

*Cerred stood and dis the same, tucking Kabiel into his pocket.* "How does Club Odyssey sound? It'll probably be quiet if most of the crew is off the ship?"

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 04:42 PM

"Yeah that sounds fun to me. I do enjoy the quiet."

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 04:44 PM

"Quiet is all I know." *He said with a little smile and offered her his arm once he had his gloves on and coat zipped up.*

Deleted User 18-Oct-21 04:49 PM

*Once she slipped her gloves on she took his arm gently.* "What a gentleman." *She smiled at him.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 18-Oct-21 04:52 PM

"I do my best." *He chuckled and walked out of the tavern again back out into #thryhroth.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 07:04 PM

*A bubble forms as she enters the ice rink, a warm and fluffy dark coat encasing her to protect her from the icy cold. She took a shuddering breath and breathes out to see a small cloud escape her mouth, she studied it as it dissolved before looking around the ice rink. Shoot, she forgot to invite someone who knew how to ice skate. She wrinkles her brow and looks at the rink, it looked easy enough...*

Nurse T'Lena BOT 09-Dec-21 07:28 PM

*T'Lena entered the bubble, wrapped up in a thick coat, adorned with a Starfleet insignia on the arm. She walked over to Ensign Meera and looked out at the rink, pausing for a moment. She had no experience with ice skating, but was confident that it would not be to difficult.* "Greetings, I was not aware that anyone else was here. Are you experienced with ice skating?"

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 07:33 PM

"Oh, Hi!" *She sighs in relief, she had been struggling for 20 minutes trying to skate. Not only were her boots to loose but she was in the wrong position and had fallen a total of 5 times, it was a miracle she hadn't broken anything yet.* "Nope! Think you could help?"

Nurse T'Lena BOT 09-Dec-21 07:53 PM

"I am also inexperienced in this activity... Hm. I am certain that together we can achieve some success." *T'Lena retrieved a pair of skates and made her way out onto the rink and steadied herself next to Meera.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 07:55 PM

"Oh...Okay!" *As she said this she slid and fell, hitting her face on the rim of the rink. She moans after hitting the floor and tries to get up, before sliding back to the cold and slightly wet floor.* "Ugh..." *She wiped her nose and found blood.*

Nurse T'Lena BOT 09-Dec-21 08:02 PM

*T'Lena dropped onto her knees and crawled over to Meera's side.* "Are you alright? You are bleeding. Do you wish to return to the ship?" *She pulled out a dark piece of cloth from one of her pockets and handed it to the Ensign to hold under her nose. She didn't have anything with her to help the Ensign if she had potentially broken her nose.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 08:06 PM

"No! I'm fine." *She sits up, not willing to stand and take another fall and wipes her bloody nose, wincing*. "I can...I can keep going!"

Nurse T'Lena BOT 09-Dec-21 08:14 PM

"I would not advise you continue. If you are only ensuring you are injured further then as a medical professional I cannot allow you to continue to hurt yourself." *She helped Meera to her feet and then stood up herself.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:15 PM

*Tasha arrived shortly afterwards in full winter gear (well, maybe slightly less than full, she was used to the cold anyhow) and skates awaiting someone else. Watching the two already on the ice warmed her heart, though; it was good to see that her crewmates were so well adjusted to each other.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 08:15 PM

"No! It's f-" *She slipped again, falling down and smacking her head on the cold ice again.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:17 PM

*A bubble forms as Larili walks in with a warm coat, she looked around until she found Tasha.* "Hey! Have you been waiting long? Sorry, about that, I've been working on something."

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:22 PM

"No long wait Shara, if anything I'm just glad you're here." *Tasha's arm curled around her waist and pulled her in close to her for a brief hug before she was let go at last.* "Ready to skate?"

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:25 PM

"Of course." *She pulls away from the hug and turns to the ice rink.* "It looks like some people have already started."

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 08:26 PM

*She gets up holding her nose, she pokes it and winces. Her hand red as she pulled away and her nose dripping with blood.* "I'm...fine?"

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:27 PM

"Seems so indeed!" *Tasha's head inclined towards the other two, antennae twitching and waving atop her head before coming to a rest in their usual half heart shape.* "Have you been skating before?"

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:28 PM

"Once or twice, I've been with friends back at the academy but I'm not *that* good." *She shrugged.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 08:29 PM

*She tries to skate again but she falls, falling on her butt this time.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:30 PM

*Tasha nodded in silence.* "Mmm. Don't worry, I'll make sure you're safe the best I can!" *Smiling she took one of her hands, platonically of course, to skate as a pair.* "Ready?"

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:32 PM

"Yup." *She nods and they make their way to the rink. When they get there, Larili takes a pair of skates and puts them on.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:44 PM

*Satisfied that they were both sufficiently equipped Tasha began to skate slowly round the rink, ever so graceful on her feet.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:46 PM

*She gets on the rink and skates around too, less gracefully but we'll enough.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:49 PM

*Tasha smiled at her, though her gaze remained occasionally on Meera, clearly concerned for her roommate's well-being.* "I take it your work keeps you quite busy." *She reckoned.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 08:55 PM

"Yeah, Lt. Altan approved my request for a project that had been put on hold. I'm working on it with Lt. King." *She skated around the rink next to the Andorian.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 08:58 PM

"You're working with Tactical." *She guessed.* "What is it exactly, or is that something you'll have to kill me after talking about?"

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 09:01 PM

"Tactical? Oh, no I'm not. Although I probably shouldn't tell you either way."

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:04 PM

"Secret." *Tash laughed softly and patted her arm. No hard feelings.* "I understand. I won't press you to tell, 'kay?" *She then took a look round the rink with a smile.* "This is nicer than home, actually. I could stay here forever."

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 09:06 PM

"It is nice, isn't it?" *She took a deep breath of the fresh air.* "It's nice after being in a ship all the time."

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 09:06 PM

*She clutched her nose, now certain that it was broken. She tries to get up again but falls.*

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[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:07 PM

"Ship air does get stale after some time doesn't it..." *Tasha glanced worriedly over at Meera once more.* "Think we should go voer and check on her?"

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 09:08 PM

*She looks over at the Betazoid.* "Yeah, probably." *They skate on over.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:09 PM

"Meera? Are you okay?" *She slowed herself down and knelt down in the ice next to her roommate, antennae twitching worriedly.*

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 09:11 PM

"Um...I guess not." *She had her hands around her broken nose to prevent the block from rushing out, she also had a big purple bruise on her forehead.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:20 PM

"I think you need some medical attention." *She said gently.* "You're bleeding. And that bruise on your head..."

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[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 09:28 PM

"I...okay, fine." *She uses the rail to pull herself up, not daring to use her skates and pulls herself out of the rink.*

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:29 PM

"Do you need us to accompany you?" *She glanced back at Larili with a worried eyebrow riase.*

Ensign Tasha'riss zh'Privi 09-Dec-21 09:29 PM

Raise\*\*))

[Sci] Ensign Meera Zeatraan BOT 09-Dec-21 09:34 PM

"Sure." \*She nodded holding her bloody nose."

[SCI]Ens. Tasha'riss zh'Privi BOT 09-Dec-21 09:44 PM

"Think we should beam on over?" *She turned back to Shara for her opinion; she wasn't about to simply drag her off without her input, too, considering she was standing there with them.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 09:46 PM

"Yeah, we should. She doesn't look pretty..." *She winces at the Betazoids condition.*

Ensign Tasha'riss zh'Privi 09-Dec-21 09:53 PM

@Nurse T'Lena

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 09-Dec-21 10:14 PM

*She taps her combadge.*

Noodle 09-Dec-21 10:27 PM

*The three officers leave for the airlock*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 24-Dec-21 03:19 PM

*Maxwell had located the ice rink near by. He was coming off the “high” of his recent promotion. But he wanted time alone. He stared out across the empty ice rink. The snow slowly falling, covering the rink in a thin blanket of snow. It had been several days now since he had been relieved of duty, he had found a few things to do and keep himself entertained, but the other night, kept replaying in his mind. And soon his own doubt came. “Is this actually gonna work, or is every interaction just gonna end the same?” he thought to himself.* *He sat so still one would think he was a statue. A think blanket of snow started to cover his head and shoulders. He wanted to share the excitement of his promotion with her, but she may have not even come because it was planetside, even then he felt like he wouldn’t even be able to talk to her out of fear of screwing up again. So he sat there, continuing to stare across the rink the snow continuing to cover him.*

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 24-Dec-21 07:09 PM

*Josh smiled as him and Aneev left the meeting area* "I will keep you warm all night if I have to." *He winks and walks towards where Maxwell is standing. He sees him standing there and getting covered in snow. A bit of concern crosses his face, worried that something was wrong. He quickens his pace slightly* "Hey Max. You alright, brother?" *He calls out as they approach*

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 24-Dec-21 07:34 PM

*Aneev curled up close to him as they walked, pausing and watching as Maxwell just stood like a statue. He cocked his head a little and furrowed his eyebrows, unsure if he should say anything also.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 24-Dec-21 09:57 PM

*Maxwell was startled, the snow fell off his shoulders, and he brushed the snow off his head. He turned to see Josh and… Aneev… was that his name?* “Josh! I didn’t hear you!” He said shaking off his thoughts.\*

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 24-Dec-21 10:37 PM

"It's all good brother. Just got worried. You were turning into a snowman." *He chuckled a bit* "I was hoping to find you. I wanted to congratulate you on your promotion. Definitely well deserved and overdue in my opinion."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 24-Dec-21 10:49 PM

*He chuckled, he was turning a bit into a snowman.* “Nah I’m all good, just came to think. Quiet and everyone is in there.” *He motioned toward the large building.* “Thank you. And congratulations yourself. Not gonna lie gonna take some time getting used to this.”

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 24-Dec-21 11:00 PM

*Aneev waved at Maxwell with a little smile, letting them talk.* "Im really happy for both of you. You both earned it."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 25-Dec-21 12:16 AM

*Maxwell smiled and waved back.* “It was a surprise, I’ll tell you that much.” *He said trying to keep a positive mood. He was doing a good job… so far.*

Lt. JG Joshua Chambers 25-Dec-21 02:42 AM

[JC] "That's true. Lieutenant. I never expected to go past Ensign. Hell, I only got that because I went to school for it." *Josh pats Maxwell's shoulder* "I hope everything is alright brother. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm there. I am a good listener." *He smiled at Hunter. The man seemed like he had a lot on his mind but he wouldn't press him for it. If he wanted to talk, he would*

Ensign Lacina Odell 25-Dec-21 05:14 AM

*Suddenly there a rush of air as something went tumbling down to the earth. It landed just a foot behind the two newly promoted officers, but for the moment its identity was obscured by the cloud of fresh powder the impact had kicked up.* *A pained groan sounded and then as visibility returned Lacina found herself looking straight up at Maxwell and Chambers from the bottom of a Betazoid-shaped impression in the snow.* *Wide eyed and stunned to have so unexpectedly fallen, she blinked up at the ridge above them. She'd followed **something** out here, and she wasn't really stalking anyone, per se, the ridge just happened to be where she could best enjoy the languid press of a particularly steady mind on her telepathic senses.* *Once she could force breath into her lungs again she let out an awkward and dry laugh.* "Uh, good evening... Lieutenants." *She said to them as casually as she could manage, and then when the new rank left her lips her expression transformed into a huge, stupid grin.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 25-Dec-21 10:22 AM

*Maxwell smiled and nodded to Josh and was about to open up about one thing he had on his mind. That was until he heard the “thud” of something landing in the snow. He turned to see a body, laying face up. He didn’t think anyone else was out there. He didn’t immediately recognize the person, a split second passed and he knew who it was. His own eyes went wide, where did she come from? He scanned the area near them with his eyes. He looked up the ridge she most likely fell from, it was a decent drop. Nothing horrible though. He turned his gaze back to her as she spoke.* “Sina! What the hell? Are you ok?” *He said taking a knee next to her.* (edited)

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 25-Dec-21 03:46 PM

*Josh was giving his sole, undivided attention to Hunter when a **THUD** landed directly next to them. His first instinct was to place himself inbetween whatever caused the thud and Aneev and he went for his phaser, which he obviously does not have. Whilst moving he exclaims* "What in the hell!?" *He recognizes the woman and calms just slightly* "Lacina? What just... Where did you... Are you ok?" *He finally relaxes and moves to help her*

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 25-Dec-21 06:57 PM

*Aneev looked up, a little confused. He'd hung back a bit so Jish and Maxwell could have some privacy. When Lacina suddenly fell out of the sky it seemed though, he ran up to try and help the other two out.* "What happened?!"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 11:28 AM

*Odessa peeks her head in to see ice rink. She gets once glimpse at Odell, decides the meeting hall is safer and returns.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 26-Dec-21 03:16 PM

((It’s the holidays. Don’t have to apologize!))

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Ensign Lacina Odell 26-Dec-21 03:34 PM

*As she laid there with the voices of the others all sounding around her Lacina was struck by a terrible sense of déjà vu. She was dazed and looking up at Maxwell once more- he was kneeled close and asking if she was okay- there were strangers nearby; it was the brig all over again. She was afraid and she wanted to reach out to him for comfort, but she had to get him to safety because her hands were- with rounded eyes Lacina lifted her hands and stared at them. But they weren't purple. They were enclosed in grey gloves and covered in white snow. It was over. It was okay.* *In a rush of motion she sat up and threw her arms around Maxwell's shoulders. She drew him into a tight embrace and shut her eyes as her fear began to dissipate.* *Poor Chambers who had moved to help her up was left hanging.* (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 26-Dec-21 09:15 PM

*Josh watches as Lacina embraces Hunter and realization sets in. Josh smiles happily and stands, moving back to Aneev and pulling him in, making sure he was warm. He doesn't say anything, allowing Maxwell to be there for her*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 26-Dec-21 09:36 PM

*After leaving the promotion ceremony, Kalena had wandered around the city of Thryhroth alone. The whole experience had made her feel incredibly small. Physically, because this was a city made for giants - not Kriosians of below average height. And emotionally, because no one was there with her. She'd done so well when first assigned to the Odyssey. Reached out, made friends who actually wanted to hang out with her. But they were gone now. Jason had been reassigned. Xander was off doing whatever he did in his free time now. And Row... it had only taken her a few words to ruin that. For all that she'd tried to convince herself that she was better off alone, she'd really enjoyed having friends.* *So when she wandered onto the ice rink, it proved to be exactly what Kalena needed. She asked for a pair of skates and quickly put them on. Kalena had never been a great skater, she'd only done it a few times while at the Academy on Earth. But she figured if she went straight and got up enough speed, it would still be fun. It wasn't quite as good as flying, but moving fast had always managed to distract her from her worries. A few laps to get her bearings on the empty rink gave her the confidence to speed up - which proved to be her downfall. She tried a turn and spun out, barreling into a snowdrift off to the side...* "Watch out!" *and taking the legs out from the two officers standing there in an embrace.* *Naturally, she would manage to find and hit the only other people here. Only she could be that unlucky.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 27-Dec-21 12:10 AM

*He was pulled forward slightly by the sudden Sina shot up and embraced him, he immediately felt shock. After the encounter in the turbolift, her walking out on him, she’s here holding him. He want to resist at first, but he began to smile. It felt good to hold her.* *It had only been a few days, but the fear he felt to go speak to her again, became too much for him. But the embrace calmed him down, making all his worries fears and doubts melt away. He whispered to her.* “I’m glad your ok.” *However as if on que, he heard the frantic “watch out!” He dropped over Lacina protecting her from any unseen danger, and turned his head just in time to see Josh and Aneev droop to the ground backwards. He waited until the snow settled, and got up and moved over to Josh and Aneev to find 3 officers in the snow. He recognized the unknown officer as the gal that came back with Sina and Harry to secondary sickbay after the kidnapping.* “My word, we just enjoy dropping into the snow huh? Everyone ok?”

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 27-Dec-21 12:19 AM

*Josh, not paying any attention to his surroundings at this point (man, would the Commander have a few strong words for him) was knocked backwards, the wind knocked out of him with a **HUMPH**. He sits there, dazed and confused. He hears Maxwell but doesn't register the voice at first* "Huh? Wah? What... What happened?"

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Ensign Lacina Odell 27-Dec-21 01:44 AM

*Maxwell's shock and fear barged through the door to her mind and with canisters of gasoline in hand they threatened to set the place on fire. It made her bristle and tense up, but the sensation was short lived. Soon he relaxed and she soaked in the calm that followed. His whisper fell sweetly on her ears, but before there was time to answer back she twisted around in response to an incoming shot of emotion.* "Chambers! On your si-" *Lacina called out in warning, but her voice was cut off as a sudden weight came down and flattened her.* "Get off'a me!" *She said as she realized that it was Max who had knocked her prone. Her voice was muffled because her face was pressed straight into the snow, so she turned her head and rested her cheek against it instead.* *From her position she couldn't see whoever it was that had bowled into the Orion and his mate, but they weren't emitting any anger. In fact they seemed just about as suprised as the rest of the crowd.* *When the weight on her back was lifted away Lacina pushed against the ground to right herself, but she didn't have the strength to move more than her shoulders. So she raised just onto her elbows and looked ahead at the downed officers. She didnt recognize Kalena for the moment, and so it was a purely hilarious sight. Just after he reached their side Maxwell spoke, and his words made Lacina burst into laughter.* "*Dropping* in!" *She breathlessly exclaimed before another fit of laughter overtook her and sapped her remaining energy. Her arms gave out she just continued to cackle.* (edited)

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 27-Dec-21 01:00 PM

*Aneev had leaned close by Chambers and was still remaining quiet, unsure of what to say then. He saw Kalena come up and shrank back a little, thinking she'd possibly snap at him again if he saw him. So he quickly held a hand up to his face to try and hide from her.* *Unfortunately though, he wasn't paying attention past. As a result, he was knocked back as well and fell back with Chambers with a loud yelp.* "What the hell!" (edited)

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 27-Dec-21 03:33 PM

*It took a bit for Kalena to untangle herself from the mess of legs she found herself in, continually hampered by the face full of snow that was obscuring her vision. When she did finally surface, the helmsman almost looked like a snowman herself. Every inch of her was dusted in a fine powder. Snow had even made its way into her mouth, swallowed as a melted - but still freezing - gulp of water.* "I'm so sorry!" *She finally managed to gasp, the words coming out as a tumble. Her face was burning with embarrassment, the heat an odd counterpoint to the snow that still stubbornly stuck there.* "It was an accident - I swear! I was turning and I spun out and I'm really not good at skating! My homeworld is really temperate and there's never any ice but I tried it at the Academy once and it was fun so I thought I could do it again and..." *As she rambled, Kalena did her best to escape from the two men she'd run into. She was successful to an extent, scrambling away only to land on her butt off to the side. Trying to stand on uneven snow while balancing on two metal blades wasn't an easy task.* "...I should have practiced more before trying to go so fast. I can do it when I'm going straight but I've never tried a turn before..." *Was that Lacina? The girl she'd dumped the witch's potion on? Was she... laughing?* "I really am... sorry?" *How was this funny? She could have hurt them.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 27-Dec-21 03:39 PM

*For anyone who still thinks Lt. JG Miren is a Trill, there is definitely ice on the Trill Homeworld.*

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 27-Dec-21 04:25 PM

*Once Aneev sat up and shook the snow from his hair, he passed to look at what had smashed into them. Oh damn! But....nah, its fine! Aneev opened his mouth to speak to tell her to relax and it was no harm done, but instead began laughing as well.* "Its okay, Lieutenant! No harm done!"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 27-Dec-21 04:39 PM

*Josh was still confused as to what happened, until the woman started climbing all over him trying to stand up* "Just... Be car- watch..." *Josh sighs and just waits for her to get her bearings, chuckling. He sits up and tries to brush some of the snow off but sighs and stands up, offering a hand to Aneev* "Everything is ok. Pretty sure nothing important is broken. Maybe someones pride, but thats about it."

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 27-Dec-21 04:40 PM

*Aneev looked up and took Josh's hand. He was really tempted pull Josh back down for a giggle but decided against, instead getting up with Josh and looking back at Kalena.* "Are you alright?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 27-Dec-21 05:48 PM

*Josh stretches, feeling his back crack, letting out a contented sigh* "Yeah, I think Im alright. Just had the wind knocked out of me. Are you ok?" *Josh dusts a bit of snow off of Aneev and pulls him in to warm him up as best as possible*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 27-Dec-21 07:10 PM

*Maxwell sighed, with a smile.* “Welp as long as everyone is ok.” *He said walking back over to Sina offering his hand to help, with a smile on his face.*

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 27-Dec-21 07:13 PM

*He smiled and dusted off his shoulder with a nod,* "Im alright, baby. Don't worry. Just a little startled but it's okay." *He looked back at the others eyebrows raised.* "Are okay, Hunter?"

*He smiled and dusted off his shoulder with a nod,* "Im alright, baby. Don't worry. Just a little startled but it's okay." *He looked back at the others eyebrows raised.* "Are you okay, Hunter?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 27-Dec-21 07:21 PM

*Her pride. It was her pride that was broken.* "I'm fine," *Kalena said as she finally managed to stand up, balancing precariously on the skates she was still wearing. Bruised everywhere from her fall on the ice, but nothing serious. She tried to brush the snow off her hair, not wanting to end up wet when her body heat eventually melted it.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 27-Dec-21 09:02 PM

*Maxwell nodded, he hadn’t gotten hit, he purposely landed in the snow.* “I’m all good.” *He looked over to Kalena.* “That was quite the ride.” *He said with a smile.*

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 27-Dec-21 09:32 PM

*In a part right outside of the rink, separate from the other group, Galan comes to a stop as his eyes look over the ice rink. He turns his head to look at Aravik who had accompanied him, and with a small smile he said* "I've conveniently forgot to mention; I have zero experience ice skating. Either I got lucky and you can teach me, or it'll be a *very* interesting learning experience for the both of us." *He chuckles, his hand interlaced with theirs.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 28-Dec-21 12:14 AM

*As all the rest of them got to their feet and talked, Lacina was struggling to breathe for how hysterically she was laughing. It was all so much- what with her first losing her footing and then this other woman barreling into the others, the entire party had been put on the ground, with only Maxwell there by choice.* *After she managed to quit chuckling she met his smile with her own. His hand was outstretched to her, and she couldn't help but get starry eyed as her eyes ran all the way up to his collar. The extra pip! By the gods it looked good there. He was so incredibly deserving of it, and she only beamed happily at him as she took his hand. It was a great effort to stand, but with the help she managed it.* "Oh, thats gonna hurt in the morning." *She said as she rubbed her right shoulder and stretched out her back. But she only griped that much before her attention turned back to Maxwell and her eyes flicked briefly down to his hand. It was the one that he'd used to help her up by, and she'd yet to let go of it.* "Why thank you...sir!" *She added gleefully, embellishing the honorific in honor of their new difference in rank.* *She had yet to look over at miss Kalena Miren.* (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 28-Dec-21 10:01 AM

*Josh watches and smiles at the interaction between Lacina and Hunter, his heart filling with joy. He silently hopes for the best for them, thinking they look wonderful together. He looks to Kalena as she spoke* "Do you need medical aide, ma'am? That seemed like a rough fall."

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[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

*In a part right outside of the rink, separate from the other group, Galan comes to a stop as his eyes look over the ice rink. He turns his head to look at Aravik who had accompanied him, and with a small smile he said* "I've conveniently forgot to mention; I have zero experience ice skating. Either I got lucky and you can teach me, or it'll be a *very* interesting learning experience for the both of us." *He chuckles, his hand interlaced with theirs.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 28-Dec-21 06:20 PM

"I was raised in dessert half of my childhood and spent the other half in the tropics." "I know as little as you do,I imagine it can't be that difficult..."

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 28-Dec-21 06:26 PM

"Those will be the words that mark the downfall... literally and figuratively." *He says, holding back a chuckle. He turns to move to the side, as he then says* "I suppose we should get moving then." *He takes his bag that he brought, and took out the ice skating boots. He slipped them on, and looked over at Aravik to wait for them to put on theirs as well.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 29-Dec-21 09:14 AM

*Ararik put on the knife shoes before waddling over to galan.* "I believe the human saying is famous last words."*they said reaching for the romulans hand*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 29-Dec-21 11:56 AM

*Maxwell gave a small bow, and a smile as she thanked him. The then gave a playful glare at her as she paused and said “sir.” He shook his head. He would have to get used to hearing that more often from people.* *He didn’t care that she hadn’t let go of his hand, he smiled more.* “Why you are welcome, ma’am.” *He said back with a little chuckle. He then turned to face Josh, Aneev, and Kalena, with Sina by his side.*

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[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 29-Dec-21 12:50 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He moved his hand, grabbing theirs as he moved to the edge of the rink.* "I suppose we'll find out in a couple seconds just how easy it is." *He cautiously put one foot in, keeping his free hand on whatever barrier is between the rink and the normal ground to keep him more stable. He puts his other foot in, and for the time it seems he is stable. He looks over at Aravik with a smile and says* "Hand's for stability, though you're free to let go of mine if you think its easy enough to stay standing..." *And a smirk appears momentarily afterwards.*

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He moved his hand, grabbing theirs as he moved to the edge of the rink.* "I suppose we'll find out in a couple seconds just how easy it is." *He cautiously put one foot in, keeping his free hand on whatever barrier is between the rink and the normal ground to keep him more stable. He puts his other foot in, and for the time it seems he is stable. He looks over at Aravik with a smile and says* "Hand's for stability, though you're free to let go of mine if you think its easy enough to stay standing..." *And a smirk appears momentarily afterwards.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 29-Dec-21 09:37 PM

"If i fall will you catch me?" They asked,trying to make a slightly flirtatious joke. they stroked his hand before letting go. "I believe I'm fine."

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 29-Dec-21 09:50 PM

"If you trip, I'll catch you and proceed to fall with you." *He winked at them, though he smiled as he watched Aravik before he slowly let go of the barrier. So far so good, though he could tell it'l be a battle to stay upright if his feet start slipping.* *He used the barrier to push off a little and to start moving, and he was able to make it from one side to the other, only being able to stop by grabbing onto the barrier on the other side of the rink. He looked over at Aravik and said* "Your turn to make the distance!"

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Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 30-Dec-21 04:59 AM

*Aravik made their way to Galan, having to grab onto a barrier them selves,wondering who put knives on their feet and decided it was a ok form of entertainment.* *It truly is a odd concept.* (edited)

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Ensign Lacina Odell 30-Dec-21 02:01 PM

*Lacina's cheeks flushed to red at the bow, and the glare that followed it sent her heart to fluttering. It was so good to be near to him again, away from the mess of her quarters and the mess of her thoughts. Out here, even though they still were on this cursed rock, at least there was no sign of any wicked witches or evil magicians. It was about then that he answered back, and the utterance of the word 'ma'am' made her tense up, but with a small shift of her shoulders she shook it off. She would have to get used to hearing that honorific again.* *They turned towards the others and immediately she recognized the spotted woman who had crashed into the group. The color drained from Lacina's face and her grip on Maxwell's hand tightened to full strength. Depressingly, that amounted to very little force. She was still so immensely weakened from her personal witch trials, and now standing before her was the one technically responsible for her turning purple.* "Miren?" *She called out hesitantly, her dark eyes set on who she still assumed to be a trill. A flash of memory struck her mind- of all the instances where those who had saved her, and those who had been victim to her, wrongfully apologized. None of them were at fault, yet they insisted they were. This was going to go bad. She could feel it. She had to get out of here, and she had to get out of here quick.* (edited)

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 30-Dec-21 10:07 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He watched with an amused smile, where he says* "Maybe you were right. We have not fallen yet, though I am not confident on how to stop midway without the use of the barriers." *He shifted slightly, but doing so his left foot slipped and he started sliding. In a slightly panicked response, he brought the foot back while keeping a tight grip on the barrier. He was slipping fora couple of seconds before he regained control again. He gave an embarrassed smile at Aravik as he then said* "That was totally planned."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 31-Dec-21 01:08 PM

"I'm fine," *she assured the human who directly asked her, brushing snow off herself all the while. It was taking forever, there was snow stuck to every inch of her. From the cold chill she already felt, some of it had definitely gotten inside her coat during her crash. At least that was numbing any bruising. She'd felt enough to know that she was going to be black and blue tomorrow, but nothing worth a sickbay visit.* "Really, just a few bruises." *She'd been trying to get snow out of her hood when Kalena heard her name, blue eyes drawn to the latest speaker.* "Umm, yes? Lacina, right?" *Kalena shifted uncomfortably as she meet the betazoid's eyes. Every time she met this girl was another disaster wasn't it? Why was she looking at her like that? Memorizing her face so she could report Kalena for slamming into them? The snow in her hood was melting and sending freezing drops of water down her neck, which definitely wasn't helping this feel less creepy.* "Maybe I should just... go?"

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 31-Dec-21 02:13 PM

*Josh smiles and nods, letting the 2 ladies talk. He goes back to holding Aneev, trying to contain his own shivers from falling in the snow, more focused on keeping Aneev as warm as possible*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 31-Dec-21 02:56 PM

*Maxwell smiled until he felt the full force of Sina’s grip. His smile disappeared, wincing just slightly. “Man does she have a grip.” He thought to himself. He slightly tightened his grip back. Glancing down at her, he leaned over and whispered to where only she could hear.* “You ok, Sina?”

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 31-Dec-21 03:25 PM

*Aneev looked back at Josh and took the overcoat off, handing it back to him* "Baby put this back on. I don't want you to get sick."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 31-Dec-21 04:09 PM

"I'm ok babe. You need it more than me. I will just hold you tighter and closer"

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 31-Dec-21 04:12 PM

"Josh, you're shaking. And this coat is big enough for both of us. I'll show you." *He shifted so he was standing behind Josh and wrapped his arms around him with the coat.* "See~?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 31-Dec-21 04:15 PM

*Josh sunk into his arms, feeling the warmth from the jacket and from Aneev* "Ok, this is good. Thank you, baby."

Ensign Lacina Odell 31-Dec-21 04:33 PM

"Uh, yeah. That's me." *Lacina answered back awkwardly, her eyes flickering off of Kalena and onto Josh and Aneev between her words.* "You don't need to, I mean, no-" *She continued, dropping her hand from Maxwell's as he asked her if she was alright. Her gaze flashed back to the Orion and Human pair as she tried to think of what to say, and it occurred to her that they looked just as cold as she was starting to feel.* "Listen, ah- Kalena, we're all going to catch a chill if we stay, and I'd hate to hear that you got hurt on those things," *The hand that she'd dropped pointed towards her ice-skates.* ", if you didn't come with us. So, why don't we all go find someplace to warm up? Then I'm sure if we put our heads together we can think of some way to celebrate, it's supposed to be a party after all!" *She said, and by the end of her words she'd brightened significantly. It all sounded like a good idea to her, and maybe they could bury the hatchet after all. Yeah, they'd talk, share a couple of synthales and- oh yeah, that's exactly what she'd thought would happen with Lynton too.* *Lacina smiled over at Kalena, although her discomfort certainly shone through and shifted the expression so that it was nearer to an uncomfortable grimace.* (edited)

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 31-Dec-21 04:44 PM

*He'd laid his head on Joshs shoulder as Lacina spoke, listening to her quietly and looking up when she mentioned going else where.* "That sounds like a brilliant idea. We could all get some nice warm cider or something?"

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 31-Dec-21 05:17 PM

*Maxwell rolled his shoulders back a bit and put his hands into the pockets of his brown carhartt style jacket. He smiled at the mention of this was suppose to be a party. He nodded, but internally he was a bit conflicted. He wanted to stay and enjoy the peace that was being alone, but at the same time, It truly was a time for celebration. Promotions don’t just get handed out on a silver platter.* “I….” *He started to say I’ll catch up with y’all.” But quickly changed his response.* “… agree. Let’s do something, I mean we should be celebrating. And cider or something equivalently warm sounds amazing right now.” *He said covering up the fact that he actually wasn’t very cold at all.*

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[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 31-Dec-21 05:19 PM

*Josh took note of Maxwells pause but let it be. The man seemed deep in thought when they intruded earlier. He wouldnt fault him for wanting some peace and quiet* "I agree. Now the real question is, does anyone know of a warm place around here in this ice land?"

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He watched with an amused smile, where he says* "Maybe you were right. We have not fallen yet, though I am not confident on how to stop midway without the use of the barriers." *He shifted slightly, but doing so his left foot slipped and he started sliding. In a slightly panicked response, he brought the foot back while keeping a tight grip on the barrier. He was slipping fora couple of seconds before he regained control again. He gave an embarrassed smile at Aravik as he then said* "That was totally planned."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 01-Jan-22 12:19 AM

"Ashalik, i have doubt over the intentionality of that." Said Aravik, loosing balance himself. Instinctually grabbing onto Galan. Most likely bringing them both down.

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 01-Jan-22 12:36 AM

*He was about to laugh in response, but Aravik slipping and grabbing onto him caused him to similarly trip. A "humph!" Escaped from him as he lost his grip on the barrier and fell to the ice floor.* *He groaned for a second from the initial blunt impact, as he muttered* "Well, what I said some minutes ago was true at least." *He looked at Aravik, who assumedly fell with him and flashed a weak smile as he said* "At least I softened the impact for you."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 01-Jan-22 10:39 PM

*Kalena could feel herself going red at the idea of yet another skating failure. She would be fine if she went slower! Though the idea of going slower was unappealing... so maybe she should amend that to: she'd be fine if she went straight. But they were inviting her along... right after she'd been mourning the loss of so many old friends... and she really was freezing. Going back to speed across the ice would only make that worse.* "Yeah, sure! Something warm sounds good. Great actually." *If anything, she was going to end up in sickbay because the amount of ice water currently in her clothes was going to make her sick.* "Let's- oh wait." *Now it was Kalena's turn to look down at her skates.* "I have to go return these and get my shoes back first. I'll meet you guys there? I don't really know where there is... but I can figure that out?"

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

*He was about to laugh in response, but Aravik slipping and grabbing onto him caused him to similarly trip. A "humph!" Escaped from him as he lost his grip on the barrier and fell to the ice floor.* *He groaned for a second from the initial blunt impact, as he muttered* "Well, what I said some minutes ago was true at least." *He looked at Aravik, who assumedly fell with him and flashed a weak smile as he said* "At least I softened the impact for you."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 01-Jan-22 11:03 PM

"Oh prophets are you alright?" *They asked* *Slowly getting up and bracing them selves against the barrier. Trying their best to ignore the ache that has developed in their knee .* (edited)

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Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 01-Jan-22 11:21 PM

@Ensign K'kothi

Ensign Lacina Odell 02-Jan-22 12:16 AM

*Lacina couldn't help but frown as she listened to Maxwell's words. They didn't quite match what he was feeling, and it was an uncomfortable thought to consider that he was being deceitful. Humans lied much more than Betazoids did, as she'd found in her years away from home, and she'd never quite learned to contend with the uneasy way it made her feel. It was the first time he'd been the one to bring on that unease, and it further unsettled her to think that she was the cause. But after all she'd put him through in the past weeks...it wouldn't surprise her to find out that he'd decided to be done with it all.* "Great, I'll- I'll help you find it? Yeah, you can consider me your personal guard and I'll be sure you make it there and back, kay?" *She said to Kalena with a meek smile, hopeful that if would allow her to give Maxwell a little breathing room. After all, she had butted into his chat with James and then roped him into a social setting he didn't seem too excited about.* *Before the 'trill' could object, Lacina strode forward and interlocked her arm with hers, pulling her in the direction of the rental hut.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 02-Jan-22 12:34 AM

"I - um - ok?" *Kalena replied in a stumble as Lacina grabbed her and started dragging her back towards the entrance to the rink. Considering she was still standing on the skates, Kalena was thankful she managed to keep up without falling flat on her face.* "It would be faster if I skated back over there?" *She finally offered after nearly tripping once again.* "Then I can just meet you guys!"

Ensign Lacina Odell 02-Jan-22 12:45 AM

"Oh, sorry Miren! Don't mean to toss you over by accident. Sure, let's skate over, just watch your aim huh?" *She said, offering an apologetic smile and releasing her arm. Then she offered her hand instead and tilted her head towards the frozen lake. Lacina wasn't in skates herself, but her boots would slide on the ice well enough.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 02-Jan-22 11:04 AM

*Maxwell stood there for a moment. Watching and Sina skated away with Miren. A brief emotion waved over him, one that was all too familiar and too recent. However with other company around he held his composure.* “Shall we mosey on yonder place?” *He ushered to Josh and Aneev.*

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 02-Jan-22 11:09 AM

*Aneev nodded and followed the others away and to the closest tavern.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 02-Jan-22 11:46 AM

*Maxwell brought up the rear. He walked a bit slower then he normally did. He’s mind wrapped up in various thoughts. As the group made their way to the tavern. He ended up being several feet behind Josh and Aneev by the time they got to the tavern.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 02-Jan-22 11:52 AM

*Her relief at not having to walk anymore was palpable enough that Kalena had grabbed Lacina's hand and dashed into the ice before realizing the flaw in this new plan - Lacina wasn't wearing skates.* "Wait what about-" *She looked down as they slid across the ice, noticing that the betazoid seemed to be getting on just fine anyway.* "Oh, I guess that works." *Kalena was moving faster, laws of motion and all that, but as long as she held on, the two stayed together. All and all, they made it to the rental hut a lot faster this way.* "I'll be back with my shoes in a minute!" *She called as she released Lacina and tromped inside.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 02-Jan-22 01:42 PM

"Don't worry, I've done this before!" *Lacina replied as they shot across the smooth surface. She bent her knees and pushed off when her momentum was lacking, and she let out a satisfied cheer when the wind tousled her hair. It had been along while since she'd been out on the ice.* *Too soon the fun came to an end and she waited outside of hut with her hands bent down and resting on her knees. Gosh, she was already tired and that hadn't even made it to the party.* (edited)