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[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 24-Dec-21 09:05 PM

"Ah, that makes you unique then. Does that get you any advantage in attracting someone's... attention?" *She teased, being more joking than anything else.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii

*Releasing him after a moment, she gave his cheek a quick, adoring pinch before finally letting go altogether, sweeping him into the fold of the small crowd that they had accumulated.* "Aw yeah, lil PT goes a long way, pumpkin. Glad to see you're doin' alright. Anyhow we were just talking about the beginning of the end for our poor pilots relationship, anybody got extra deets, I'm dyin'. Where's Larkins snoopin ass when y'need him?"

Crewman Rick Reyes 24-Dec-21 09:20 PM

*He nodded but raised an eyebrow as he listened in.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra

"Oh. He likely found a drink and a corner to back into to keep an eye on proceedings. He is not one for being social." *T'Pel had learned to let him sit and keep an eye on things. He was more comfortable that way and one of them should be, even if it was not her.* "Did you come attached to Lieutenant Vos? Or is that just a...agreeable happenstance?"

Dr. Amatea Janaii 24-Dec-21 09:22 PM

*Mattie nodded sagely at T'Pel's words. She knew far too many people who did exactly that, hell! Even her ex-husband had been that way!* "It's always the tactical guys. For being such kick-ass-take-names types, they're never very 'people-y'." *She joked, giving the Commander a chuckle as she turned to face the other woman more.* "Though that *particular* tactical isn't mine, I fed him scraps once n' now he follows me around." *Well, she probably shouldn't phrase it like that, god forbid the Vulcan to take literal of it.* "I like to think we're friends, but he ain't my date anyhow. Oh, congrats on your commendation Commander! You guys worked so hard on the anti-borg tech...totally saved our behinds."

Dr. Eli Drake 24-Dec-21 09:38 PM

*Eli, having attended the promotional ceremony and realizing he knew almost no one, decided to join one of the conversations. He walked up to Mattie and the rest with a wave.* "Hello everyone and congratulations on commendations and promotions." *He looked over at Rick,* "Crewman Reyes, I'm so very happy to see you up and about. Good to know my needlepoint skills are still sound."

Dr. Amatea Janaii

*Mattie nodded sagely at T'Pel's words. She knew far too many people who did exactly that, hell! Even her ex-husband had been that way!* "It's always the tactical guys. For being such kick-ass-take-names types, they're never very 'people-y'." *She joked, giving the Commander a chuckle as she turned to face the other woman more.* "Though that *particular* tactical isn't mine, I fed him scraps once n' now he follows me around." *Well, she probably shouldn't phrase it like that, god forbid the Vulcan to take literal of it.* "I like to think we're friends, but he ain't my date anyhow. Oh, congrats on your commendation Commander! You guys worked so hard on the anti-borg tech...totally saved our behinds."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Dec-21 09:38 PM

"No, they do not seem to be. Though it is strange because he has a certain...affinity to communicating with others. Personally, I think he just enjoys brooding and putting on airs of being the *strong silent* type. Which goes out the window when you see him inhale anything with barbecue sauce on it." *T'Pel looked around to see if she could see the tuft of white hair somewhere and quirked a brow,* "Do not most women know that when you feed a man they typically develop some sort of attachment? And thank you, though Vos and Lieutenant Bjørge deserve majority of the credit. I had the idea but they did all the work. I am certainly glad that Vos was able to get a bit of revenge for himself, all the same."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra

"No, they do not seem to be. Though it is strange because he has a certain...affinity to communicating with others. Personally, I think he just enjoys brooding and putting on airs of being the *strong silent* type. Which goes out the window when you see him inhale anything with barbecue sauce on it." *T'Pel looked around to see if she could see the tuft of white hair somewhere and quirked a brow,* "Do not most women know that when you feed a man they typically develop some sort of attachment? And thank you, though Vos and Lieutenant Bjørge deserve majority of the credit. I had the idea but they did all the work. I am certainly glad that Vos was able to get a bit of revenge for himself, all the same."

Dr. Amatea Janaii 24-Dec-21 09:52 PM

"Oh for sure. Only talked to the guy a handful of times but he seems real sweet inside that rough bear coat he wears. But tactical is a tough job, gotta have thick skin, and lookin' the part is half the battle." *She mused, taking a sip of her iced mixed drink through a straw.* "Anyhow, I'll try not to feed the strays, just got a real big sympathetic heart, y'know? But I didn't know uh? Vos had help on that?" *God she just couldn't get away from that little blonde bimbo. Sara did this, sara helped with that, sara volunteered for bluh bluh bluh. Bitch.* "You let a lil ship gardener work on a *anti-borg* missile? Like.." *She paused a moment to stir her drink.* "I ain't sayin' it obviously didn't work just..curious." *Though before she could dig her hole any deeper, Eli stepped in from the crowd to say his congrats and hellos. She took one final sip of her drink and gave him a wave to come join once he was finished with Reyes, Reyes coming and joining too if he wished.* "Sup ducky!"

Ensign Keventh Karvak 24-Dec-21 09:57 PM

*He ate another cookie, his tenth. It was Christmas, a time to indulge, of course. He was socially scared of initiating a conversation with those already talking, worried that he would look like an unwanted third wheel so he just kept on eating. It was relaxing to be around others for a change over simply being with himself in his quarters. He didn't even have access to multiplayer gaming on his console since they were in another universe, a huge kick.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Dec-21 09:57 PM

*T'Pel noted the rise of jealousy, but let it pass by. With Larkin recently being taken off the market, it would have been natural for any competition to be put off, and certainly there had been other interested parties. Larkin was, even in her opinion, a very agreeable option for a mate.* *Regardless she moved her dark gaze to the new comer. Someone she had not yet met, and she finished off her cookie quietly, then grabbed a glass of whatever was on the waiter's tray that was offered.*

Dr. Eli Drake 24-Dec-21 10:00 PM

*Eli walked over, giving everyone a nod.* "Thank you for the invitation over Mattie. I'm Dr. Eli Drake, one of the surgeons. It's nice to meet everyone finally and without most of you bleeding or unconscious."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:04 PM

*Alessandra stood to the side, juggling her hot chocolate and a gingerbread man between mittened hands. She looked bored, though.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 24-Dec-21 10:05 PM

"Merry Christmas," *he said with a small smile. He held the box of cookies out to the man, gingerbread.* "A pleasure to meet you, sir. Would you like to try a gingerbread cookie? I made them myself!" *He offered, his major (and possibly only) point of conversation.*

Dr. Eli Drake 24-Dec-21 10:06 PM

*Eli eyed the box for a moment and then selected a cookie, chomping on the head, enough to take the brains out if there were any.* "Hey, pretty good there. My compliments to the baker."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 24-Dec-21 10:07 PM

*Katie looked around, immediately going over to where the eggnog was.* \*Hopefully, she won't get plastered. \*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 24-Dec-21 10:13 PM

"Thank you! It took me so long to get the ingredients right... from when my mum used to make them. The usual replicated ones lack variation, they all taste the same. Very much the same. Like eating a bunch of sugar cookies... they lose their novelty after the fourth... or fifth, I've found. It's better to have a bite to it, something that tells you that it's that time of year again..." *He looked down at his box of cookies, grabbing yet another. Eleven. He was lucky for workout regimens or he would be one chunky Romulan.* "How is sickbay these days? Are there many injured coming in?" *He figured that this was a valid question to ask a doctor. Surgeon. He was out of the loop for the most part.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 24-Dec-21 10:14 PM

*Aravik grabbed a cuo of hot coco ,before examining around the meeting zone.Upon noticing a what seeems to be a another Vulcan bajoran hybrid. Who he immediately walked towards.*

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Dr. Eli Drake 24-Dec-21 10:18 PM

"Not really since we've been on shore leave. During the Borg attack we had plenty. But uh...let me ask you. This was a random party that was just announced, how did you make cookies and think to bring them so quickly?"

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 24-Dec-21 10:19 PM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump *Garland had grabbed a mug of cider and was wandering around. He caught sight of Alessandra and made his way over to her with a smile,* "Buenos tardes, Alessandra."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:20 PM

*The Yeoman turned towards Garland as he spoke, replying in Spanish as she shot him a smile.* “Buenos tardes, Garland. How are you?”

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara

*Aravik grabbed a cuo of hot coco ,before examining around the meeting zone.Upon noticing a what seeems to be a another Vulcan bajoran hybrid. Who he immediately walked towards.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-Dec-21 10:20 PM

*Cerred hadn't been paying much attention, instead focused on something on his PADD. Though he had taken the time to grab a mug of cocoa and what looked like a peppermint stick which was currently sticking out of his mouth.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 24-Dec-21 10:23 PM

"Im doing well. Nice to be walling around after the ceremony." *He took a sip of the cider then paused.* "How did the captain rope you into being the pip-bearer exactly?"

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:28 PM

*The Half-Klingon shrugged, setting aside her cup and tearing her gingerbread man in twain.* “She just asked me to help out, probably ‘cause’ I’m her Yeoman and she was gonna focus on the talking. Disappointed you didn’t get one?”

Dr. Eli Drake

"Not really since we've been on shore leave. During the Borg attack we had plenty. But uh...let me ask you. This was a random party that was just announced, how did you make cookies and think to bring them so quickly?"

Ensign Keventh Karvak 24-Dec-21 10:29 PM

"Cause it's Christmas and I planned on inviting people to my quarters but... this worked out pretty well. I do these cooking things every once in a while, too... I put out invites in the ship's chatroom," *he explained with a small smile, looking to the others again. He looked back at Eli.* "What is your favorite kind of cookie, sir?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 24-Dec-21 10:31 PM

*Katie took a glass of eggnog herself, and resolved to go and socialize. She saw one crewmember focusing on his PADD, and headed towards him.* "Hi!" *She said, looking over his shoulder.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak

"Cause it's Christmas and I planned on inviting people to my quarters but... this worked out pretty well. I do these cooking things every once in a while, too... I put out invites in the ship's chatroom," *he explained with a small smile, looking to the others again. He looked back at Eli.* "What is your favorite kind of cookie, sir?"

Dr. Eli Drake 24-Dec-21 10:31 PM

*Eli thought for a moment, popping the rest of the cookie in his mouth.* "Good question. I'm really partial to chocolate chip, which is so plain but I dunno, it's a classic. And you don't have to call me sir, just Eli works. We're off duty after all. How about yourself?" (edited)

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 24-Dec-21 10:31 PM

"Nah. I'm more surprised I got a commendation to be honest. I didn't think I had done anything worth commenting on. Besides, I didn't join starfleet to climb a ladder, I joined to work with plants and explore."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee

*Katie took a glass of eggnog herself, and resolved to go and socialize. She saw one crewmember focusing on his PADD, and headed towards him.* "Hi!" *She said, looking over his shoulder.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-Dec-21 10:32 PM

*Cerred looked up and took the candy cane out of his mouth, blinking a little.* "Oh hello! You're um.....Chaffee, right? Quartermaster? How are you?"

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:33 PM

“Same here. I was honestly kinda relieved.” *She paused to nibble on the gingerbread man’s gingerbread boots before speaking again.* “I like where I am currently.”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 24-Dec-21 10:33 PM

"Yes, you got my name right, haha. I'm good, thanks for asking! How about you?"

Lt. JG Cerred King

*Cerred hadn't been paying much attention, instead focused on something on his PADD. Though he had taken the time to grab a mug of cocoa and what looked like a peppermint stick which was currently sticking out of his mouth.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 24-Dec-21 10:34 PM

Aravik waves at cerred. ,"Hello, oh your talking to someone." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-Dec-21 10:37 PM

"Im doing well. And hello! How are you?" *He said then turned his attention to Avarik, nodding at them both then sticking the end of the candy cane back in his mouth so he could shove his PADD in his coat pocket.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 24-Dec-21 10:37 PM

*Katie smiled at the newcomer.* "Hello!"

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 24-Dec-21 10:37 PM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump "Agreed. What are you eating?" *He cocked his head a little, unformatted with the gingerbread man.*

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:41 PM

“Oh! Hombre de pan de jengibre. I think Señor Karvak made them. They’re tasty, and fun to eat.”

Dr. Eli Drake

*Eli thought for a moment, popping the rest of the cookie in his mouth.* "Good question. I'm really partial to chocolate chip, which is so plain but I dunno, it's a classic. And you don't have to call me sir, just Eli works. We're off duty after all. How about yourself?" (edited)

Ensign Keventh Karvak 24-Dec-21 10:41 PM

"Pure chocolate cookies. I mostly opt for the... chocolate substitute 'cause those don't make me drunk like normal chocolate does," *he took another bite of his gingerbread cookie.* "Classic cookies are awesome though I never figured out how to bake them well with those... chocolate chunks. One day, though..." *He heard his name somewhere else, Spanish too. He looked at Aless as if to ask what she wanted.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 24-Dec-21 10:58 PM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump "Really? I can't say I've ever had one before honestly. Is there a reason it's shaped like a person?"

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 24-Dec-21 10:59 PM

“Uhh… I dunno, but it’s entertaining biting their heads off. I think it’s an American thing… he has them if you want one.” *She jerked a thumb towards Karvak.*

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Im doing well. And hello! How are you?" *He said then turned his attention to Avarik, nodding at them both then sticking the end of the candy cane back in his mouth so he could shove his PADD in his coat pocket.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 24-Dec-21 11:30 PM

"Im quite alright,and you two?" He asked before taking a sip from his hot coco (edited)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 24-Dec-21 11:37 PM

"I'm good! I was just looking at what the good Lieutenant was looking at on his PADD.\*

Ensign Soval McFadden 24-Dec-21 11:44 PM

*a bubble formed as he stepped out.*

Lt. Vos 24-Dec-21 11:50 PM

*After the ceremony ended, Vos remained in his chair for a moment, a finger lifting to trace the new pip on his collar. It didn't feel any different to wear. Pips barely weighted anything, and this one had replaced his old hollow one anyway. It did feel different to the touch though, the gold surface flat and smooth, lacking the small indentation where gold had turned to black. By the time he was done, everyone had stood up and formed conversational groups. It only took Vos a few seconds after standing to decide that this was not for him. However, as he made his way towards the entrance, he caught sight of @Dr. Amatea Janaii in a group of her own. Altering course slightly, he paused next to her.* "Congratulations," *he said simply, before moving on so he wouldn't interrupt further. Then, Vos stopped again, turning around to continue.* "And thank you for not knocking my chair completely over." *Was there a hint of sarcasm in there? Maybe.* "At least if you'd injured me, there would be a doctor nearby." *Now he was leaving.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 24-Dec-21 11:54 PM

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." *Mattie cooed to Vos, giving him a smile and a quick wave of greeting.* "Congratulations to you as well *Lieutenant~* Too good to hang out with us plebs now?" *She joked haughtily as she watched him begin to meander off. Okay, maybe she was using the title a little too strongly now, but it only drove the point home of how pleased she was to use it in sincerity. Or at least that's how she felt about it.* "Oh please, you could'a whacked that skull against a bulkhead n' it wouldn't have made a dent. You ain't got nothin' to fear from a floor. Good reflexes though~" (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 25-Dec-21 01:18 AM

*Chair? He didn't seem angry, so T'Pel assumed no harm done, and took a sip of her glass. Her eyes glanced from Vos to Mattie and back. It was almost endearing, the low hum of sentimentality that seemed to vibrate off Vos. That or the idea of tactical officers secretly being soft and squishy on the inside was too sweet for even a Vulcan to resist.* *It just made her think of her own, sitting somewhere alone in a corner. So she took another sip of her drink,* "Indeed. A most commendable effort. Was activating your hard work as satisfying as I would think it would be?" *Because there was a part of her that had wanted to hurt them. It was apparently a common response.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 25-Dec-21 01:22 AM

*He quietly stood in the background, looking around not really seeing many people who where not occupied by conversation.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee

"I'm good! I was just looking at what the good Lieutenant was looking at on his PADD.\*

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 01:31 AM

"Oh, I was gonna post the pictures I took during the ceremony to the chatroom. That's all, nothing too outrageous, ya know?"

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Oh, I was gonna post the pictures I took during the ceremony to the chatroom. That's all, nothing too outrageous, ya know?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 01:32 AM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 01:33 AM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump "Im good for the moment. Was never a big fan of cookies actually, I've we're being honest."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Oh, I was gonna post the pictures I took during the ceremony to the chatroom. That's all, nothing too outrageous, ya know?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 25-Dec-21 01:33 AM

“Oh cool! Photography is such a neat hobby.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 01:35 AM

"Its not really my hobby, I just wanted to capture the moment since I forgot to at the last ceremony." *He said with a chuckle.*

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda

"Ah, that makes you unique then. Does that get you any advantage in attracting someone's... attention?" *She teased, being more joking than anything else.*

Ensign Maggie Roode 25-Dec-21 06:06 AM

*Maggie smiled as she looked at the woman.* “I mean, I don’t know if tall girls are getting anyone riled up but maybe!” *She said with a bit of a nervous giggle and blush.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 25-Dec-21 06:27 AM

*Miaska had yet to contend with the new addition to her collar, and it would certainly take a great deal of measured adjustment to do so, so for a time she only stood and observed the crowd. She was proud, so very proud, of the others and of herself. It was a great desire of hers then to discuss the matter of her unexpected promotion with Lieutenant Kehron, but for the moment there was business to tend to. Wordlessly she slipped out of the meeting area in search of Councilman Erain.*

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 08:34 AM

@Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter (@Lt. JG Cerred King) - [jump “Ah, why not? Cookies are tasty!”

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 10:26 AM

"Im not sure. I think maybe it's because they always came out burnt at my house. And replicated ones just tasted funny. So I'm just not a really big fan."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 10:42 AM

“You should try some! Mi Madre makes great Hojarascas. I should get some when we get back home.”

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 11:17 AM

"I'd love to try them once we're home again." *He said with a smile, pausing and pulling a small package from his coat pocket,* "Also I got you a little gift. I hope you don't mind."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 11:19 AM

“¿Oh? ¿Qué es esto?” *She took the package and gently tore away the wrapping.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 11:26 AM

*He smiled a little, hoping she'd like it. He genuinely wasn't sure if she'd like it. In the box was a charm bracelet with a few charms on it already but space for more. The ones already on it were either tied to Mexican Culter or Klingon culture, even a tiny bat'leth charm.* "I wasn't sure if you were much of a jewelry fan but I thought maybe you'd enjoy it."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 11:35 AM

*She took the bracelet out of the box, holding it up to the light.* “I love it! Did you make this or find it somewhere else?”

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 11:38 AM

"It took a little bit of work but I figured out how to replicate the charms and I found the bracelet here. I'm glad you love it," \*His smiled widened as he watched her examine it."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 11:39 AM

*Alessandra removed her glove and began slipping the bracelet onto her wrist, smiling brightly.* “Ooh, Muchísimas gracias! I have a gift for you too, but it’s back on board the ship. I’ll have to deliver it to you later.” (edited)

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 12:19 PM

*He grinned and pushed his hair from his eyes,* "Really? And you can absolutely bring it by later, I dont mind. For now let's enjoy the party, hmm?"

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 12:43 PM

“Sure! Have you tried the hot cocoa yet?”

Nurse Odessa Steiger 25-Dec-21 12:44 PM

*Avoiding the large crowd of people she walks over and grabs another cup of cocoa before returning to her spot on the wall.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 12:46 PM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump "Not yet, I got a mug of cider though, it's got a nice flavour to it."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 12:51 PM

“Mmmm. Cider don’t bad, but I prefer cocoa.” *The Yeoman replied, pulling her glove back on and retrieving her cup.* “I never liked the cold though. It’s always much warmer where I live.”

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 12:52 PM

"Agreed. I didn't have to get thermal clothing until coming on board. Makes me miss the warmth of Peru sometimes."

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 12:57 PM

“Mhm. Warmer is better.” *Alessandra nodded sagely at the mantra.*

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[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 02:11 PM

*He nodded and smiled a little, taking a sip of his cider and offering his arm,* "Why don't we take a walk around? Enjoy the scenery, yeah?"

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 02:13 PM

“I’d like that.” *She grinned and too his arm with hers.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 25-Dec-21 02:22 PM

*Mattie subtly pointed out Garland and Aless to T'Pel with the pointer finger that held her glass before waggling her eyebrows, but she ultimately said nothing else about the two cutie pies going off on a romantic winter stroll.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 25-Dec-21 02:24 PM

@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria (@Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria) - jump *He smiled and nodded, resting a hand over hers while they started walking.*

Yeoman Alessandra Cavalleria BOT 25-Dec-21 02:29 PM

*Alessandra walked out with him, still grinning.*

Ensign James Kelenic 25-Dec-21 05:01 PM

*A bubble appeared and James entered the meeting area. He noticed the fellow helmsman in the meeting area and approached him with a simple.* "Hello."

Ensign Soval McFadden 25-Dec-21 05:09 PM

“Hello ensign.” \*He said not knowing him well yet.”

Ensign James Kelenic 25-Dec-21 05:15 PM

"You are one of the other helmsman, right?" (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Its not really my hobby, I just wanted to capture the moment since I forgot to at the last ceremony." *He said with a chuckle.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 25-Dec-21 05:17 PM

"I am sure everyone would love to have a picture of the event." *Said the small hybrid taking another sip of his coco.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 05:28 PM

*He nodded and tapped on the PADD for a moment, sending off something to the chatroom,* "And done! I'm Cerred by the way, I dont think we've met?"

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 25-Dec-21 06:02 PM

"Im Aravik, And i don't believe we have. Though i wanted to introduce myself,Their are not many bajorans on board." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 06:35 PM

"I mean, I'm only a quarter so I'm not sure if I count." *He said with a chuckle and held his hand up in a ta'al.* "And there really aren't. Plenty of Vulcans and Betazoids though."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"I mean, I'm only a quarter so I'm not sure if I count." *He said with a chuckle and held his hand up in a ta'al.* "And there really aren't. Plenty of Vulcans and Betazoids though."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 25-Dec-21 09:55 PM

"Quarter or not your still Bajoran." Said the hybrid returning the ta'al. (edited)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 25-Dec-21 10:29 PM

“I’m just a regular old boring human, haha.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 25-Dec-21 10:48 PM

"Theres nothing wrong with that though. Being human has its own perks, yeah?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee

“I’m just a regular old boring human, haha.”

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 26-Dec-21 01:19 AM

"At least you arnt required to repress your emotions for the safety of yourself and others." (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic

"You are one of the other helmsman, right?" (edited)

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 01:23 AM

“Yes I am, how are you this evening.” *He said being genuinely curious.*

Ensign Soval McFadden

“Yes I am, how are you this evening.” *He said being genuinely curious.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 02:00 PM

"I'm hoping to have a pretty good night. I'm Ensign Kelenic by the way." *He offered up a hand shake.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 02:01 PM

“I’m ensign McFadden.” *He politely shook hands.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 02:06 PM

"It is good to meet you. Have you been to Thryhroth yet?" *He was interested to hear about what it was like.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 02:17 PM

*Walking back from the ice ring doors she shakes her head… ‘Don’t ask if you don’t wanna know.’ She walked back over to where she left her medkit and cocoa and picked both up setting it over her shoulder. She takes another sip of her cocoa burning her tongue slightly before less then carefully setting it down.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 02:20 PM

“Honestly I haven’t been here yet much. But it seem adequate for this function.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 02:21 PM

"I have heard it is quite a interesting place. I'm very excited to explore a little bit."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 02:22 PM

“Well it might be fun to explore some but I’m looking to see if they will allow for a shuttle flight. I been wanting to log more hours.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 02:32 PM

"Same for me, the simulators just really aren't the same. I'd bet the view would quite amazing aswell."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 03:04 PM

“I imagine it would and simulated flights only teach so much, it’s actually getting out and flying that helps you learn more and fly better.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 03:05 PM

"Absolutely! If you can get approval to take out a shuttle and would like a co pilot I wouldn't mind flying with you."

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 03:30 PM

*Amd guess who was listening to their conversation the whole time. Yeah, I know, Vax ease drops into conversations, its a habit. He walked over slowly, giving a smirk.* "Do I take it you two are planning something?"

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Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 03:38 PM

*James had not noticed Vax eavesdropping but he did not mind. He turned on his feet to look at Vax giving him his best smile.* "We were discussing the idea of asking for permission to take a shuttle out over the city. We could use the flight hours to stay sharp."

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[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 03:40 PM

*Vax nodded, he himself wanted flight time.* "I understand the idea, and I totally support it. Problem is would the Captain agree to it? She'll probably say the holodecks are good enough for practice.."

Councilman Erain BOT 26-Dec-21 04:55 PM

*The councilman was walking amongst the crowds of people in case a certain diplomat wanted to speak with him. #thryhroth.*

( @Lt. JG Miaska Helmar )

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Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 05:44 PM

“Well sir the problem with holodecks is there’s nothing to explore here we can scan vegetation fly in actual weather patterns and such.”

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 05:46 PM

"As much as I fully agree with you both. I'll see what I can do."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 05:50 PM

“Sir congrats on the promotion by the way.”

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 05:55 PM

*Vax nodded slightly and smiled* "Thank you Soval."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 06:00 PM

“Maybe some day I will be my turn. But hey Iv got probably 120 yers to go In life so it’s not a big deal.”

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:03 PM

"Your turn with what exactly?"

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 06:09 PM

“To hopefully finally make Lieutenant.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 06:10 PM

*James just stood there staring at the two.*

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:13 PM

"I see.." *Vax nodded slowly* "Its not all about the rank though Soval, you'd be surprised..what comes with it."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:26 PM

*Walking up she gives Vax a soft pat on the shoulder and smiles to the others, politely cutting into the conversation.* "Yeah, paperwork... even more then Sick Bay."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 06:28 PM

“Yes but 8 years at ensign. When over half of my graduating class is Lieutenant, but it’s fine.” *he was feeling second rate.*

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:31 PM

*Vax turned and smiled* "Odessa, I'd like you to meet two of my officers. Or rather one of them. Ensign McFadden, and you already know Ensign Kelenic." *Turning back to Soval now* "I'm not sure what to tell you, you would have to take it up with the Captain. I just do the hard stuff and volunteer for everything I can."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 06:34 PM

*James gave Odessa a little wave.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 06:35 PM

“See that’s the problem when you volunteer for everything I sorta leaves the rest of us out of it.” *he would just love to have more of the challenging flights.* “excuse me sir.” *As he turned to head to look out a window.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:35 PM

*She smiled waved at James and looked to Soval nodding her welcome.. She would be lying if she said she hadn't overheard the conversation and offered her bit of insight.* "Like Lieutenant. Vax said... it's not about the rank. I've been a medical professional for years... I have a doctorates in medicine, and worked as a Internal Medical Physician for years before StarFleet Academy... and look, I'm just a Ensign and a Nurse. What matters is showing dedication and love for your job. That will get you farther then a rank."

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:37 PM

*Vax sighed* "Yeah well...Ensign McFadden is...how to put it...annoyed I suppose."

"Not sure if it's with me, or the command of the ship or something. He just doesn't like being an Ensign I suppose. He's power hungry in my eyes."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:39 PM

*She took out her padd and looked at something for a second before putting it away.* "Could it have something to do with his boss being seven years younger then him?"

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 06:40 PM

“Good sir I am not power hungry in the slightest I just feel forgotten about.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 06:43 PM

*He shrugged.* "Personally I've found Vax to be very accessible as a boss."

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:44 PM

*Vax darted his head at Soval, dang it he thought he had gone. Woops on his part.* "Alright Soval, how about this. When we get back up into the air from Aitera, you're going to take over my duty shift."

"So it'll be your shift, plus mine. I'll also give you more responsibility in the maintenance department of the shuttles."

"You said you felt forgotten, there's a bunch of work to do around."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:46 PM

*She chuckled a minute and nudged Vax.* "Now maybe you will get that rest I ordered."

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:47 PM

"Ensign Kelenic can help you on the shuttle maintenance part of the job, maybe you might teach him a thing or two with that experience."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 06:49 PM

*He willingly accepted the extra work not wanting to get on Vax's bad side.* "Yes sir."

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:50 PM

"Soval, if you think you are forgotten about, thunk again. You have as much as I had starting out before we got more helmsman on board. If I see one maintenance report or duty shift report missing, I know who to direct the captain to when she asks for it."

"I hope that clears up this situation."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:52 PM

*She looks down at her heels and avoids saying anything. 'Sure am glad I am not on Vax's team. Reminds me of my mother.'*

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 06:57 PM

"In other news.." *Vax seemed to have changed his tone like the click of a switch* "Poker night Tuesday? Club odyssey?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 06:58 PM

*She looked up and surprised by the sudden change of topic nodded.* "Sure why not."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 06:59 PM

*James perked back up a bit seeing Vax in a better mood.* "Sounds great, I just hope your wallet can handle it." (edited)

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 07:00 PM

"Good, cause last time I talked to Heinrich he won't be taking it easy on you two."

"Also feel free to invite friends or anyone you like."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 07:01 PM

*He raised an eyebrow at vaxs words. He already did plenty of work on maintenance and duty shifts and such.* “I’m afraid I’m must decline poker isn’t my strong suit.”

[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 07:03 PM

*Vax nodded* "If that is all, I think I'll be taking my leave."

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 07:03 PM

*he thought for a second.* “that is all peace and long life.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 07:04 PM

*He gave Vax a smile and returned the nod.* "Have a good evening sir."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 07:05 PM

"Good Evening Lieutenant." *She nodded her farewell and turned to James.* "So you are trying to impress Vax? Or is it your poker scheme?"

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara

"At least you arnt required to repress your emotions for the safety of yourself and others." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 26-Dec-21 07:08 PM

*Cerred raised an eyebrow in response,* "That emotional repression makes Vulcans rather enjoyable to be around though."

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[C] Lt. Terzom Vax BOT 26-Dec-21 07:08 PM

*As Vax left, he heard Odessa's comment and smirked and chuckled quietly.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 07:08 PM

*He chuckled a little bit.* "As far as poker goes i used to rake in at my family reunions. Plus as far as I'm concerned it never hurts to be close with your boss."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 07:10 PM

*She gave it a thought... she could think of several times it could hurt to be close with your boss.* "You know he's engaged right?" *She chuckled at her own joke but had no intentions of anyone else finding it funny.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 26-Dec-21 07:13 PM

“Well the problem I have with poker is the betting and remembering all the different cards do.”

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 07:15 PM

"Oh don't worry me too. I mostly just guess."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 07:19 PM

*He laughed a bit.* "Its not all that hard. I should probably explain to you the rules a bit before the next poker night. I wouldn't want to make it too easy for myself."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 08:21 PM

*She sighed as he missed the joke.* "Of course, Mr. Sunshades doesn't want an easy game."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 08:31 PM

*He gave her a questioning look.* "You don't like the sunglasses?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 08:42 PM

"No of course, they are wonderful..." *She takes a cup of cocoa from a passing waiter and smiles before taking a sip.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 08:46 PM

*He git himself some cocoa aswell. He pulled out a flask and poured some of it's contents into it.* "Well thank you. My uncle got them for me when I started learning to fly on my own."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 08:52 PM

*She looked at him with motherly concern and a broken Swiss heart.* "You... you just... I can't... you ruined it! The poor hot cocoa!"

Lt. JG Cerred King

*Cerred raised an eyebrow in response,* "That emotional repression makes Vulcans rather enjoyable to be around though."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 26-Dec-21 08:53 PM

The Vulcaniod nods. "Indeed,though it is definitely a "perk" of other species..."

Lt. Girak Mayott

*He hadn’t since it was so cold here, but if it gives him a chance to speak with the Captain then he’ll stay.* “Perhaps, if there’s a place to get a warm drink. We probably won’t find red leaf tea but I’m willing to try something knew.” *His posture remained straight as spoke to her.* “Care to join me?” *”Seriously Girak? There’s a million things she’s rather do then spend time with you.” He sighed and silently pushed the negative thought aside. If she says no at least he tried and can just blurt out a thank you before she turns away.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 26-Dec-21 09:00 PM

"Why Lieutenant, I've been waiting for you to ask." *Truly, she had only planned on giving him a few more days until she dragged him to her office for red leaf tea herself. She was quite pleased that he'd beaten her to it, and Ryn allowed the pleasure to show on her face.* "I'm sure there's some place warm. From what I've been told, this event is widely attended by everyone on Aitera. We're not the only ones who find it cold. I wonder if their tea compares to the Andorian tea from our universe."

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Nurse Odessa Steiger

*She looked at him with motherly concern and a broken Swiss heart.* "You... you just... I can't... you ruined it! The poor hot cocoa!"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:05 PM

*She reaches over and pulls the flask from his hand, sniffing the contents. 'Booze, just what we need, Hard Cocoa.' She mutters to herself handing it back.* "Seine verdammte heiße Schokolade steifen. Ich steife ihn." Stiffening his bloody hot chocolate. I'm gonna stiffen him.

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:08 PM

*He frowned for a second as she took his flask but he smiled as he sipped on the drink.* "Whatttt it makes the drink a little more fun. I like Hot cocoa on its own don't get me wrong but I wanted some booze."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:09 PM

"Nein! You keep your booze avay from ze cocoa!" *Though she was playing with him her mock anger drew her accent out again, something she had learned over the last month to control.* (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:11 PM

*He laughed a bit and then playfully threw up his hands.* "Allright then, this is the only one I'll spike tonight then."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:15 PM

*She takes a sip of her cocoa, not 100% satisfied.* "How bout ze last von you zpike vorever, yes?"

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:15 PM

*He smiled playfully and gave her a finger gun.* "I'll think about it."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:18 PM

"Vight, now I gotta get vid of zis damn accent again." *She gives him a scornful look.* "You are so lucky I am not ze bridge crew."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:19 PM

*He was smirking.* "I like the accent though. It suits you."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:41 PM

“If ze translator can’t tell if I’m zpeaking English or not zhere is ze problem.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:43 PM

*He laughed a bit.* "Its hard but I can figure it out... eventually." (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:54 PM

*She nodded and sipped her cocoa. Figuring she would hang here a bit she took the strap from over her shoulder setting her bag down.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 09:57 PM

"How's the cocoa?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 09:58 PM

"Not as good as home, but better zen veplicated." *She smiled and swirled it in the cup.*

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 10:27 PM

"I'd bet that Swiss hot cocoa really is something else. Still it's good to have something not replicated for once."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 10:31 PM

“I heard Star Bases have real food.”

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 10:32 PM

*He joked.* "Yeah but then there wouldn't be any need for me or any of the other helmsman. Who would keep things interesting?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 10:39 PM

"Sickbay... probably."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 10:41 PM

"Anything interesting happen in the sickbay recently?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 10:51 PM

"When isn't something happening in Sick Bay."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 10:52 PM

*He shrugged.* "I wouldn't know."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 26-Dec-21 11:15 PM

"I guess, every species has their perks, and their quirks. Everything does, really."

Ensign James Kelenic

*He shrugged.* "I wouldn't know."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 11:26 PM

*She smiled and took another sip.* "Maybe you should sit in one day..."

Ensign James Kelenic 26-Dec-21 11:28 PM

*He sipped on his spiked cocoa.* "I may have to take you up on that one day. I have plenty of time given that we are on shoreleave."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 26-Dec-21 11:45 PM

"I figured as much."

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:27 AM

"I would assume the sickbay has continued to be quite busy. We are in some very chaotic times."

Captain Ezarah Ryn

"Why Lieutenant, I've been waiting for you to ask." *Truly, she had only planned on giving him a few more days until she dragged him to her office for red leaf tea herself. She was quite pleased that he'd beaten her to it, and Ryn allowed the pleasure to show on her face.* "I'm sure there's some place warm. From what I've been told, this event is widely attended by everyone on Aitera. We're not the only ones who find it cold. I wonder if their tea compares to the Andorian tea from our universe."

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-21 12:28 AM

*Upon hearing that she’s glad he asked a smile crossed his face for a brief second before returning to its usual seriousness.* “I’m glad to hear that.” *He’s glad that she’s pleased as well as there being a huge possibility for warm drinks.* “While examining the city before the meeting I spotted an area with lots of places to eat.” *It must be a popular location since there’re so many options.* “I suggest we start there.” *He clasped his hands behind his back and turned for her to know the direction. Yes they’re here as guests but he wanted to make sure no one got the chance to even think about trying to attack her. If he had his way, she’d have one or two Security officers close by, keeping an eye out at all times.* (edited)

Captain Ezarah Ryn 27-Dec-21 01:20 AM

"You explored the city beforehand?" *She asked, noting his change in direction and beginning to walk that way. She nodded to the few officers remaining in the room as they passed, but kept their pace fast enough to deter others from waylaying them.* "Did you find anything else interesting? I've never been here before." *Personally, she didn't like being followed around by security officers, which was why she didn't have an escort. That she felt safe enough to move about without a guard was a show of faith in their host's intentions. Ryn thought that was worth the risk.*

Ensign James Kelenic

"I would assume the sickbay has continued to be quite busy. We are in some very chaotic times."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 02:13 AM

“Our jobs don’t end when we land. Only the bridge gets that luxury.” *She chuckled to herself softly. She knew that the bridge worked hard even in land but the poor helmsman had very little to do when the ship was stationary.*

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 10:32 AM

*He raised an eyebrow.* "when is a good time for me to sit in?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 11:01 AM

“Tomorrow if you like.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 11:02 AM

*He smiled.* "Sure sounds fun."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 11:06 AM

*She smiled and took a sip of her cocoa.* “You still owe me a tour of the conn.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 11:27 AM

*He shrugged.* "Sure I can show you whenever you want. It's not like the helm is in use right now since we are on shoreleave."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 11:30 AM

*She thought for a moment before something stuck her mind.* "Now, I know this is my first tour on a starship, but is it normal for a starship of our size to land on the surface of a planet? Why not a standard orbit?"

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 11:37 AM

*He shrugged.* "I mean we are trained to land them like this but I do believe it's quite rare. This is my first tour aswell so I've never seen anything quite like this outside of sims."

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-21 11:57 AM

“Well when give the invitation to the meeting I immediately went to scope the area. You can’t be too careful in unknown territory.” *He led them along the street passing many bobbing lights and groups of people celebrating.* “There’s an ice skating rink near the center Al square. Another area has ice sculptures but I wasn’t able to see it all.”

Ensign James Kelenic

*He shrugged.* "I mean we are trained to land them like this but I do believe it's quite rare. This is my first tour aswell so I've never seen anything quite like this outside of sims."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:08 PM

“Perhaps due to the magic nature of this planet, it was safer to have the ship in a stationary position.” *In reality it made sense to her.*

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:10 PM

"Eh probably. Allthough I can't say it helped much when that witch kidnapped a bunch of our people." *He hadn't put much thought into there planetary location before.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:14 PM

*She smiled.* “I like thinking about the unimportant things… someone has to.” (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:17 PM

*He joked.* "They ought to promote you right to Lieutentant with that attitude."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:22 PM

“I don’t think I’m quite qualified.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:23 PM

"Probably not, but I'm just playing around."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:37 PM

*She nods and sips her coffee before it hits her.* “Hey! I’m totally qualified! I just don’t have the experience here…”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:39 PM

*He shrugged.* "You were a nurse for a while on earth. To be fair I've been flying since I was 14 though."

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:56 PM

*She smiled.* “I was a doctor on earth… this is a step down. But all that matters is that we are helping people.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 12:58 PM

"That is true, I joined starfleet to do some good. I can't wait to get back to doing that. This shoreleave has been quite long."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 12:58 PM

“The sooner this ship is in the sky the better.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 01:05 PM

"I agree, plus I want to get back to actually flying. It is such a crazy feeling to know you are controlling such a large ship."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 01:31 PM

“Don’t let it get to your head.”

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Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 03:36 PM

*He joked.* "Its too late I've already let it go to my head."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 03:39 PM

“So did Vax”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra

*Chair? He didn't seem angry, so T'Pel assumed no harm done, and took a sip of her glass. Her eyes glanced from Vos to Mattie and back. It was almost endearing, the low hum of sentimentality that seemed to vibrate off Vos. That or the idea of tactical officers secretly being soft and squishy on the inside was too sweet for even a Vulcan to resist.* *It just made her think of her own, sitting somewhere alone in a corner. So she took another sip of her drink,* "Indeed. A most commendable effort. Was activating your hard work as satisfying as I would think it would be?" *Because there was a part of her that had wanted to hurt them. It was apparently a common response.*

Lt. Vos 27-Dec-21 04:04 PM

*He stopped his exit and turned back around, because of course he did. Vos had developed a habit of questioning everything she said. He had a vague idea of what the 'devil' was, bits of information accumulated from researching swear words in Federation Standard. So he was decently sure that Mattie had just compared him to the villain in a prominent human religion. But he had to be missing something there, right? Instead, he decided to focus on the other things.* "That doesn't make- we are still the same rank. You were promoted too." "Depending on the force applied and angle of impact, hitting a bulkhead could- you are a doctor, you already know that." *Then he challenged it anyway.* "Why not let me hit the floor then?" *Belatedly, it occurred to Vos that Mattie's companion was talking to him too. He had never met Commander Kestra, though he recognized the science department head from the crew manifest. What was she... activating his hard work? From getting his chair tipped over?* "I do not understand the question Commander." *The words came out slower, and rather forced. He was used to stating his ignorance to Mattie by now, but Vos hated admitting it to superior officers.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 27-Dec-21 04:19 PM

"The nanites torpedoes. I heard you got a chance to test them in close quarters as well." *T'Pel eyed him curiously. The poor thing was more socially inept than even she was.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 04:31 PM

*She set down her cocoa and picked up a chocolate muffin snacking on it.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger

“So did Vax”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 04:33 PM

*He laughed a little bit at that.* "Vax is a nice guy normally I can't believe he chewed out Soval like that."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 04:41 PM

“I know right. I thought that Ceci was the only one that could be that aggressive.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 04:43 PM

"Atleast it wasn't me. I enjoy those poker nights too much to let him get mad at me."

Lt. Vos 27-Dec-21 04:46 PM

"I did. But it was a modified torpedo payload, rather than the weapon system I designed for close quarters combat. They worked better than we anticipated." *He had met her before, he realized. They had both been Borg at the time.* "It was - very - satisfying." *Vos could still remember the rush of victory he'd felt afterwards. An emotional high that had led to some very rash decisions later on.*

Ensign James Kelenic

"Atleast it wasn't me. I enjoy those poker nights too much to let him get mad at me."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 04:56 PM

“You are too soft and a suck up. You can’t get on Vax’s bad side.”

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Nurse Odessa Steiger

“You are too soft and a suck up. You can’t get on Vax’s bad side.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 05:25 PM

"That may be true but you don't have to say it. Allthough I do think we have pretty similar personalities."

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 05:37 PM

*She rolled her eyes and took another bite of muffin.* “Yeah, similar alright, like water and concrete.”

Lt. Vos

"I did. But it was a modified torpedo payload, rather than the weapon system I designed for close quarters combat. They worked better than we anticipated." *He had met her before, he realized. They had both been Borg at the time.* "It was - very - satisfying." *Vos could still remember the rush of victory he'd felt afterwards. An emotional high that had led to some very rash decisions later on.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 27-Dec-21 05:38 PM

"Well I'm still allowed to congratulate you. I played some internal organ Sudoku for my promotion, you created a whole ass **anti-borg** torpedo, I'd say that deserves a lil bit of recognition, yeah?" *She replied back, giving Vos a bright smile despite his socially-inept questioning.* "Figured you'd be out throwing whisky back with the rest of the tacti-babes in celebration. You gonna stick around and party with the plebs on the dancefloor?" (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger

*She rolled her eyes and took another bite of muffin.* “Yeah, similar alright, like water and concrete.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 05:43 PM

*He chuckled a little bit.* "I think we mix more like perhaps... water and water."

Ensign James Kelenic

*He chuckled a little bit.* "I think we mix more like perhaps... water and water."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 05:46 PM

“I think that liquor has kicked in.” *She looks over at his cup of cocoa and then back at him.* “Maybe a little too much.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 05:47 PM

*He opened his flask and took anouther sip. He laughed.* "I'm not that much of a lightweight."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 05:49 PM

*She sighed in annoyance and finished off her muffin. She took another hot cocoa and took a sip to wash down her disappointment and to sty-fen the urge to strangle the ever living bejesus out of the Helmsman.*

“It’s people like you that cause me to have grey hairs before 50.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 05:51 PM

(Ayoooo)

Lt. Vos

"I did. But it was a modified torpedo payload, rather than the weapon system I designed for close quarters combat. They worked better than we anticipated." *He had met her before, he realized. They had both been Borg at the time.* "It was - very - satisfying." *Vos could still remember the rush of victory he'd felt afterwards. An emotional high that had led to some very rash decisions later on.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 27-Dec-21 05:52 PM

"I can only imagine. Though it seems we all got our bit of revenge." *T'Pel tilted her glass for another sip, her eyes wandering around, as she let Mattie drive the conversation.*

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 05:52 PM

*He took anouther hot cocoa. He still held his flask in his hand for a second before deciding to put his flask back in his pocket and sober up.* "I am sorry then."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 05:57 PM

“A wise choice… very wise.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 06:01 PM

*He pulled out his flask again and put in a little bit of its contents. He kept eye contact with her the entire time.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 06:05 PM

*It took every ounce of strength not to reach over and rip the flask from his hands and launch it across the room. She took a sip of hers and glared over her cup.*

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 06:06 PM

*He slowly sipped on his drink continute to keep eye contact. Internally he was laughing extremely hard.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 06:19 PM

“You are so lucky I’m working right now.” *She paused to take a sip of cocoa.* “Because every bone in my body wants to break that cup over your head.” *She smiles.* “Gently of course.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 06:34 PM

*He started cracking up laughing. He was kind of tipsy and couldn't stop himself from laughing.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 06:47 PM

*She grabbed his arm like his mother and dragged him to a chair and sat him down. She stood over him with a stern look and sipped her drink.* (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 06:51 PM

*He still thought everything that was going on was kind of funny. He was prepared to be lectured and he'd probably think that was kinda funny to.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 06:53 PM

*She reaches over and takes the flask from him and puts it in her pocket. She sat down next to him and set her drink down.* "Consider this a medical intervention."

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 06:55 PM

"Hey! I am not an alcoholic. I was just joking around a bit." (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 07:18 PM

“And I’m jokingly taking the booze.”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee

"I guess, every species has their perks, and their quirks. Everything does, really."

Lt. JG Cerred King 27-Dec-21 09:06 PM

"It really does. Chaffee you're the Quartermaster, right?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 27-Dec-21 10:42 PM

“Yes I am, anything you want to request?\* *She joked, grinning.*

Ensign Soval McFadden 27-Dec-21 10:55 PM

*He took his leave as his bubble popped.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger

“And I’m jokingly taking the booze.”

Ensign James Kelenic 27-Dec-21 11:54 PM

"Ah okay can I have my drink back then?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 27-Dec-21 11:55 PM

“No”

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Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 12:06 AM

*He reached for his flask and put on his best begging face.* "Pwease." (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 08:21 AM

“Do you promise not to ruin the hot cocoa?”

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 09:04 AM

*He was looking down at the ground.* "I promise not to ruin any hot cocoa again."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 09:37 AM

*She hands him back the flask, well let me be more accurate… she tossed it back. He glare turned back to a smile and she sipped her cocoa.*

“Good”

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 09:50 AM

*He had a happy look on his face when he got his flask back.* "Good."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 10:04 AM

“Don’t get to excited… I’ll take it back in a heartbeat.”

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 10:08 AM

*He held up his hands defensively.* "I promise I won't make the cocoa better anymore."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 10:21 AM

*She takes her hair down threateningly.* “You are about to receive a one way ticket to your maker… or sickbay… I can’t punch that hard.”

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 10:29 AM

*He laughed a little bit in a non-mean way.* "Well I do need to visit you in sickbay at some point." (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 10:33 AM

“And we have come full circle with this conversation.” *She chuckled*

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 10:55 AM

*He laughed.* " Do you plan on going into Thryhroth?" (edited)

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 11:50 AM

“I hadn’t thought about it no. I’ve been staying where most people are. But I don’t think that we are in danger today.”

Ensign James Kelenic 28-Dec-21 11:54 AM

"I was just about to head there. Would you like to come with me?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 28-Dec-21 12:00 PM

“Sure, why not.” *She set down her cup and picked up her bag.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee

“Yes I am, anything you want to request?\* *She joked, grinning.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 28-Dec-21 06:41 PM

"An unformatted PADD for my Vine." *He said with a chuckle, at the mention of a Vine, Kabiel poked their head leaf out of Cerreds coat and waved at Katie.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 28-Dec-21 08:00 PM

Araviks eyes lit up as he looked at the little plant like aninal. "Can i pet it?"

Lt. JG Cerred King 28-Dec-21 08:03 PM

"If they let you. Kabiel is still pretty skittish around new people."

Counselor Muroc BOT 28-Dec-21 10:13 PM

*Muroc was dressed in his dress uniform, though he also had one of his warmer Vulcan robes over it for extra layers. There was only so much the uniform would do in a place so cold.* *He had a cup of hot tea in his hands as he quietly people watched from the side lines. His usual spot.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 28-Dec-21 10:26 PM

*Cerred leaned against his chair and stuck the candy cane back in his mouth, looking around and watching the others.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 29-Dec-21 12:10 AM

*The Vulcaniod went to try and pet the vine.*

Kabiel, training service plant BOT 29-Dec-21 12:18 AM

*Kabiel cocked their leaf and scooted a little further out of Cerreds pocket. They grabbed Avariks hand and looked around it, trying to find a tasty cricket. No cricket? No fair! They released Avariks hand and leaned forward to stare at them before suddenly retreating back into Cerreds coat. No more bravado!*

Lt. JG Cerred King 29-Dec-21 12:22 AM

*Cerred blinked and patted his jacket where Kabiel had retreated to.* "Sorry, there a bit of a timid type."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"An unformatted PADD for my Vine." *He said with a chuckle, at the mention of a Vine, Kabiel poked their head leaf out of Cerreds coat and waved at Katie.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 29-Dec-21 02:22 AM

“Oh I thought you were joking. Sure, just send me a note or something to remind me when this is over.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 29-Dec-21 02:31 AM

"Sure thing. Kabiel keeps trying to use mine since they figured out the one I gave them to play with isn't actually on. So I need to get them one of their own that isn't formatted yet to starfleet systems."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 29-Dec-21 06:06 AM

"Have you though about giving them a pad formated for young children? It will make responses to touch and give stimuli but won't be able to connect to the communications grid." (edited)

Lt. JG Cerred King 29-Dec-21 07:52 AM

"Thats what I mean. I need a PADD thats not formatted for Starfleet."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 29-Dec-21 06:05 PM

*She saw herself out after sending a message on her padd.*

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Thats what I mean. I need a PADD thats not formatted for Starfleet."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 29-Dec-21 10:53 PM

"Ah i was unsure of what you ment."

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 30-Dec-21 02:24 PM

*As soon as Iron Forge found its way into the hall, it noticed the heat, and began scraping snow off its sleeves before it melted and soaked its uniform. Glancing up, it tried to spot a familiar face. Odyssey's crew was very large, after all.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 30-Dec-21 02:25 PM

*Cerred nodded and pushed up his glasses with a smile, looking around the area again.*

PO3 Kk’kkv 30-Dec-21 02:37 PM

*Kk'kkv was there, above the crowd even though she was sitting. She had a new pip on her uniform, and looked rather detached from the going on around her* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 30-Dec-21 02:58 PM

*Ah, there was someone! Iron Forge hadn't seen the insectoid in a while, but Kk'kkv wasn't someone one simply forgot. Iron Forge negotiated its way through the throng.* "Greetings, cre-Petty Officer! I see congratulations are in order!"

PO3 Kk’kkv 30-Dec-21 03:10 PM

*Kk'kkv continued to sit detached for what felt like a long second. Then she finally processed what was said to her, and who it was. Kk'kkv looked down at Iron Forge, and her demeanour shifted as she recognized them.* "Hi! Uh. Yes, yessss!" *Kk'kkv looked down upon her new pip, and back to Iron Forge* "Petty officer!"

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 30-Dec-21 03:32 PM

*Iron Forge nodded, tail rising. With humanoids it would have made the effort to imitate their emotional expressions, a skill it had honed over years, but it didn't feel that would be best with Kk'kkv.* "It's well deserved, I've heard about your actions against the Borg threat."

PO3 Kk’kkv 30-Dec-21 04:33 PM

*Kk'kkv nods. Kk'kkv was never very good at gaging humanoid emotional expressions, nor was she ever very good at intimidating them. She shifts some, more comfortable, clicking with her mandibles a little.* ~CxcxvxxXxcxcx~ "Yesss, I eviscerate them. Rip them. In there cube too. I hope the forcefields worked, they attacked engineering again, yes?" (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 30-Dec-21 04:52 PM

"Yes, we had a few down there with us. We'd not have fared well if we hadn't been able to contain them." *Iron Forge's body language sobered a little, reminded again of the Borg. And of frying the Borg.* (edited)

PO3 Kk’kkv 30-Dec-21 05:14 PM

*Just like chicken. Wait, whats that? Moving on . . . Kk'kkv turns her head a little, continuing to look down upon Iron Forge. Not out of a vain attempt of dominance, but as she was too tall.* "But you and others did! And they were eviscerated all the same. Good. I wish I could've been there aswell. But I got hurt on there cube."

Lt. JG Cerred King

"Sure thing. Kabiel keeps trying to use mine since they figured out the one I gave them to play with isn't actually on. So I need to get them one of their own that isn't formatted yet to starfleet systems."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 31-Dec-21 01:39 AM

“I’d be happy to make that happen for you, and for Kabiel.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 31-Dec-21 05:35 AM

*Cerred smiled and Kabiel poked their head leaf out of the coat again to wave at Katie.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra

"I can only imagine. Though it seems we all got our bit of revenge." *T'Pel tilted her glass for another sip, her eyes wandering around, as she let Mattie drive the conversation.*

Lt. Vos 31-Dec-21 12:51 PM

"There is no need to imagine Commander. All the data is available on the main computer and my experiment-" *Experiment wasn't the right word. There had been no test parameters, no controls. He hadn't even been using the weapon as designed. However, he couldn't think of a better word.* "- was recorded by internal sensors and cameras." *Yes, he had re-watched his revenge play out more than a few times.* "I am not remaining at the party," *He replied, turning back to Mattie.* "I have volunteered for a shift in the tactical hub so others can come down."

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 31-Dec-21 01:24 PM

"I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're recovering well." *Iron Forge isn't really sure how to commiserate, or even if that's warranted. As it is, it tries to make reassuring eye contact, only to flick back and forth between all the eyes.*

PO3 Kk’kkv 31-Dec-21 06:57 PM

*Kk'kkv stares at Iron Forge with all her eyes, giving them there due undivided attention.* "I am! My legs were crushed and I couldn't walk. But a magic man came in a fixed my legs! It was strange, but it's nice now. Which is nice!"

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 02-Jan-22 02:06 PM

"Yes, the people here have... interesting talents. It's good that you've recovered." *Iron Forge takes a step forwards, trying to be a bit more personable.* "How's the change? In your duties. How are you getting on now, if you don't mind my asking?"

[D] Lt. JG Talvek Kehron BOT 02-Jan-22 02:07 PM

*The meeting was long past over so he walked out into the open air to feel the cold breeze on his skin. The tall alien took a deep breath feeling calm and content.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 02-Jan-22 08:51 PM

*T'Pel and Sa'val had long since left.*

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Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge

"Yes, the people here have... interesting talents. It's good that you've recovered." *Iron Forge takes a step forwards, trying to be a bit more personable.* "How's the change? In your duties. How are you getting on now, if you don't mind my asking?"

PO3 Kk’kkv 03-Jan-22 01:52 AM

"Its stressful. I've never been a petty officer of bipedals before. I am a connection between enlisted and officers. You understand how it can be sometimes hard to communicate with bipedals, right? I am worried that issue may hamper my effectiveness, and disappoint the crew."

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 04-Jan-22 12:10 PM

"Hm. I see your concern. But you wouldn't have been promoted if the Captain and your Chief didn't think you'd make a good Petty Officer. I'm not in your chain of command, but I've still seen the ways you've gone above and beyond your duties. I'm sure you'll rise to this."

PO3 Kk’kkv 04-Jan-22 06:13 PM

"Thank you sir. Bipedals confuse me sometimes, I'm sure you understand. I want to be as good as possible for the crew."

Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 08-Jan-22 04:24 PM

"Yes... I understand. All their rituals and conventions, I'm barely starting to get a grip on it, and it's been... oh I don't know, seven years now, maybe eight. That's by the Earth calendar of course." *Iron Forge takes a step forward, turning around to share Kk'kkv's viewpoint on the proceedings. It looks up* "But, in my experience, most people are similar in many regards. Most want to be useful and valued, professionally and as people. The rest, the culture? Nice to know about, important to respect. But being outside of your subordinates' culture or cultures doesn't stop you from leading them."

PO3 Kk’kkv 10-Jan-22 09:21 AM

"Thank you. Sir."

*With that, bubble pop*

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