Earth san-francisco

USS Odyssey

Earth / san-francisco

After 01-May-21 12:00 AM

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 11:00 AM

*Arian was freshly repaired and functioning at full efficiency again. New chassis components, new face, and new features. She had that New Robot smell. She left the SI HQ and strolled around, aligning her new systems and doing fine-tune calibration adjustments while walking around. It was a simple field test to get everything in line with programs and settings, so to speak, before she returned to the ship.*

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Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 11:26 AM

*As Julian was walking around San Fransisco after his training in Starfleet's diplomacy headquarters, he thought maybe a long walk will do him some good before he was cramped back into the Odyssey. During his walk along the Windy, long and narrow streets Julian saw Arian from afar so he waved quite ferociously* "ARIAN!"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 11:29 AM

*She tensed sharply, her gloved hands opening and her arms tucking in a bit in a natural defense reflex, having been startled. Arian was not paying her surroundings much attention since she was focused on her internal operations, so Julian had essentially snuck up on her. But all at once Arian realized who it was, and her tight shoulders relaxed.* "Lieutenant Jordan, good afternoon sir." *She turned to him and smiled, her long red hair tied back in a wide braid.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 11:37 AM

"Lieutenant, its a pleasure as always to meet you. I would like to apologise for my absense around the Odyssey, I haven't been a good friend with how busy we all got but i hope this time now will make up for it." *He smiled and places his around his back, holding his hands together. He also nodded towards her as he stopped in place next to where she stood* (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 11:46 AM

"It is not a problem, we all were busy. We have yet to hold a proper ceremony for the many lost. But I am glad to see you on Earth." *She looked at him.* "In uniform you are though, so I suppose this is not a shore leave activity, sir?" *She moved with an unnatural grace and elegance as she positioned herself in a similar manner, standing perfectly still with her hands behind her back. The tall security officer was also in uniform.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 11:55 AM

"I am glad it is not a problem, i do not want to lose you as a friend at all. We definitely need to hold a ceremony for those we have lost along the way, but we must remember them so they are not forgotten" *He gulped and looked away during the second half of that sentence, still remembering leni the person that they lost during all of this* "I am still in the purple yes, I was just at the diplomacy headquarters getting trained on advanced Diplomatic Reasoning and more. For example i would have to observe my surroundings, learn about the species, take down notes of history and more. to understand them on a personal level for something you can relate to" *He simply stood still, listening to every word coming out of arian* (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 12:02 PM

*She chuckled some reassuringly,* "My friends need not clock in and out to log time with me. If anything, absence makes the heart grow fonder, it is said. I is nice to see you, indeed." *She glanced towards the direction of the Diplomacy HQ, then back to him.* "Wise of you to get face-to-face training while docked. Most others tore straight away to shore leave. But, after what we have endured, perhaps you should have as well. You are not trying to mask anything by working, I trust?" *She noticed him looking away while speaking of the lost. Everyone had a coping method. Perhaps his was work, which was widespread among Humans.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 12:11 PM

"Most people would rather enjoy the shore leave given to them after the hardships everyone went through, myself though i would rather prepare and show i am fully capable if those instances ever came to light again." *he watched Arian as she looked at the diplomacy HQ, there wasn't much to it to be honest. Mostly offices, classrooms and libraries for researching and more* "I am, uhhh not hiding anything. Well to be honest, i am uncomfortable here as this isn't my home it may be for others but for me my home is far far away. Although i am happy for those around me to be home and visiting family, i simply want to be home so this is me wanting to do better as my surrogate family needs me to improve on training and do my job as Assistant head of diplomacy."

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Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 12:18 PM

*Nodding in understanding, she smiled and said,* "The dedication to the mission you show is appreciated. I wish my own officers were so dutiful. You have ample time to go home if you wish to visit. Especially now that you got the training done. 'Work before play', it has been said." *The suggestion was made lightly, she still was not sure if he was avoiding the heartache of loss. With her own lack of emotion, she was conscious to be hyper aware of the emotions of others.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 12:54 PM

"Oh yes, you are the assistant head of security, Yes i do wish the same of my officers too. Admittedly Lieutenant Talvek does a good job on what they do. I would go home but i am afraid that i may want to stay longer and not come back after the loses we all suffered." *He said it with confidence, as he meant that statement* "I mean, you are true on what you say but i would think maybe odyssey is my new home and has been for months since i have been aboard"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 01:01 PM

*She offered a solution,* "Perhaps then they can come visit you, here. If you cannot go home, bring some of home to you." *He seemed very level headed to recognize he might miss the funeral and be tempted to stay too long. Choosing to stay and honor the fallen over seeing family was noble, and she smiled a bit to herself.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 01:32 PM

"Maybe! i would like that to be honest, but if i do that the question changes to will they come if i send them an invite to visit earth and myself" *He smiled too when arian smiled, he was happy when he was around his collegues and friends. inside and outside of the odyssey.* (sorry went to dinner

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 01:36 PM

"If they come, great. If not, you reached out to them and tried." *She sort of shrugged a bit. As the sun shone down on her face, she felt it against her artificial dermis, her newly transplanted living cloned-nerves sending the sensation of the sun's warmth to her conscious mind. Not just sensor input readings, but her real, actual sense of feeling. It was nice to have a face again.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 01:43 PM

"That is true, thank you you helped me a lot actually." *As the sun shone, he looked up and saw the sky was blue, this could go into a conversation if things took for the worse in the conversation. There was one thing that was bugging Julian, what was Arian doing in san fran? personal or buisness or both?* "So what did you do today?" (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 02:20 PM

"I was in the Project Workshop in SI HQ getting repairs and upgrades, with updates to software too. Some of the more advanced things can only be done here, so when whenever we dock I always go in for work first thing." *Still with her hands behind her back, she shifted her weight a little, tipping a hip to the side a bit. She looked relaxed, and without that mask she looked a lot more Human. She had kept the mask as a souvenir though.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 02:45 PM

"Oh! That's cool so does that mean you can do a lot more than you did previously or just Making sure you're more up to what you was meant to be a few months ago? Sorry I am just really curious about it all!"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 02:48 PM

"I have a few new interfaces I can use now, but they did not install anything major like shooting phasers from my eyes. It was mostly just component feature upgrades. You could call it maintenance for the most part. You sound like you got a lot done too. Cultural diplomacy sounds difficult." *She turned and motioned that she was going to start walking, and that he should join her.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 03:08 PM

"I did yes, I had to go through 3 lessons which was very long. It was very interesting, I believe i got about twenty pages or more of information surrounding the whole subject I got taught. Well at least you got Maintenance and are in a good shape to continue your duties, I can very glad about that" *he nodded and turned, following her as they both spoke to each other*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 03:13 PM

"These additional items of training will be of good use to you, I am sure, especially in your 'acting' position. We will be going into deep, deep space once we are cleared to leave the dock, as is out mission. We will be in great need of a strong diplomatic arm." *Arian walked smoothly, almost as if animated. The 6'1" woman held her stride to a comfortable space for her walking companion. It felt very good to he outside in the fresh air and under the sun again. Very good.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 03:23 PM

"oh! Definitely it will be good use for me, but sadly I am not acting head that is lieutenant Skylaris, she's acting head. But thank you, I do want to be strong with diplomacy and show I can prove myself to everyone being really good at it!" *He walked with her as they was around, as the sun was shining Julian was getting hot under the uniform*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 03:31 PM

"You should have many opportunities for field experience out there in the unknown pockets of space we will be exploring. 'Practice makes perfect', it is said. I am sure there are many holo-programs for diplomatic and general scenarios you can do a few times a week to stay sharp. You can even practice negotiation with your fellow diplomats. But I have no doubt in your skill set." *There was no real destination they were walking to, she was still running things in the background of her mind to shift and balance in a calibration setting. This was a random ambling around the Starfleet district.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 03:48 PM

"that's true! Practice makes perfect, I would love to do that to be honest I assume it's somewhere in the ships files or do I have to bring my own for the hologram programs" *As they was randomly ambling through Starfleet District, he was looking at everyone around him looking at the department colours and ranks around* "I can practice with them, this can also lead to them being able to practice too. So technically I could make this into a department exercise"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 05:36 PM

"Yes, that is right. You can affect positive improvement throughout your whole team." *She was pleased he was thinking outside a single person mindset.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 05:51 PM

"yes, so maybe we could do an exercise where I am the diplomat or another person is, arguing the fact of a subject which you need to win or this will happen"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 19-May-21 05:56 PM

"Classic negotiation. These simple exercises offer a chance to use critical thinking and problem solving within the diplomatic realm." *She nodded happily.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 19-May-21 06:25 PM

"that is true, so negotiation, Lying to an extent of necessary. It shall be critical, quick but slow responses relating to the conversation at hand making the other comfortable to help you or agree to what has been said." *He nodded and carried on walking, liking at arian as she went* (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 20-May-21 12:03 AM

"Sounds correct to me. I know everyone in the upper part of Diplomacy is just in an 'acting' position right now, but stick to your acting chain of command and see if they will allow you to implement scenario training. Maybe even involve some of the command staff, because the command staff often ends up conducting diplomatic relations by proxy."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 20-May-21 08:45 AM

"I'm glad, I understand that yes. Most people that are senior in diplomacy are acting if you so will say that. I believe that's a brilliant idea! Thank you, if you'd like I can involve you in the excerise once I plan and get it approved for the future" (at work slow responses)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 20-May-21 08:52 AM

"I would not mind assisting with the training. Keep me informed on when and where you would like to do it once you have made the arrangements." *The day was nice, and she continued to walk idly along.*

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Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 20-May-21 04:32 PM

"Thank you, Itd be a pleasure having you assist me. I will most definitely let you know, I will send a PADD as soon as I know" *he smiled and walked along with her, he was enjoying every moment of it*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 20-May-21 05:16 PM

"Now, how about what was mentioned on inviting your family here? Maybe you could lure them with a promise of a tour of the Odyssey. It may be a limited tour of course because of ongoing repairs, but nonetheless a tour."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 20-May-21 05:47 PM

"Hmmm maybe, I don't think that's a good idea. They're not ones for traveling but! I do have a family on the Odyssey for example the crew!"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 20-May-21 10:19 PM

*That was disappointing to hear. He had said that he wanted to go see his family, but they did not want to come see him it seemed,* "It is true that you do form strong camaraderie bonds with shipmates."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 04:11 AM

"I do yes, I believe i have a strong relationship with some of the crew, so tell me What about you? Do you want to be visited by anyone you want or no?" (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 08:04 AM

"My only living family are my parents on New Wales. I am not keen to see them." *She answered a tad dryer than she'd been speaking before.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 08:21 AM

"May i ask why you are not so keen seeing your family?, you do not have to say anything if you do not want to"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 08:25 AM

*Arian replied without pause in a way that seemed to show this was a common question with a practiced answer,* "I want them to remember me as I was when I was fully Human. I do not like being seen like this by people I knew before." *Her pace quickened just slightly.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 11:29 AM

*he followed her pace, he didn't want to be left behind if he was going too slow* "Well maybe, you should meet up with them, I know you don't want to but I am pretty sure they still love you for you no matter what happened. I understand what you mean, but there has to be a time where you drop that guard and see them"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 11:35 AM

"Someday, yes. Not now though. Not now."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 11:37 AM

"That's understandable, Now is there anything you would like to say to me during these times? I do trust your words as they are honest and true"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 11:44 AM

"Just as I have already said: always learn, study to refresh, and practice."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 11:46 AM

"Thank you, What does your job involve?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 11:52 AM

"Mostly the safety of the ship, keeping things secure. Preventing crime. Occasionally doing regulatory enforcement, physical handling of individuals, running the Brig and the like."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 12:27 PM

"That sounds fun, i had an idea which i may need to ask both sky and mayott. maybe we could do a interdepartment exercise between diplomacy and security. For example get a member of the crew in the brig but we spilt diplomacy in half on the side of security arguing why they should keep them as it's their jurisdiction. With diplomacy being diplomatic trying to get them back"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 12:30 PM

"That would be impractical as training, sir. Matters of jurisdictional overlap fall to the senior officers, and even then if the prisoner can be articulated as a threat or criminal in any way the jurisdiction defaults to Security."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 12:41 PM

"Perhaps, i worded it wrong my apologies. what i meant was like diplomacy are split into 2, we have security put the "person" in the brig. Temporally of course, whilst both teams try to be "Diplomatic" trying to get the person on their side as it's their right? or something like that" (edited)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 12:46 PM

"That makes more sense. You need to run it all through your Acting Chief, and they could contact mine, but it is good initiative to make these cross-departmental training scenario suggestions." *She smiled, glad he was engaging in all-including training ideas.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 12:54 PM

"I am glad it makes more sense, even though the first time it did not make sense we finally reached what i meant. OH! definitely, i intend to write a plan and go through the necessary channels to make this achievable, but thank you for saying so" *He smiled and took pride that he thought of something he could be proud of and could benefit the crew*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 12:58 PM

"I look forward to the eventual training segment. I am sure Security could benefit from it as well, even as spectators." *She nodded.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 04:58 PM

"thank you, So tell me what are your pros and cons surrounding your training?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 05:06 PM

"Simply put, training is only a lesson and a demonstration with perhaps a practical exam. It does not prepare for real field events with additional factors like adrenaline, fear, and too manhy knowns to list."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 21-May-21 05:08 PM

"Very well, glad to here it. Real field events are more exhilarating bit more risk involved. I'd like to hear you ask me questions to know me better"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 21-May-21 05:21 PM

*A curious request, curiously worded. Ask him question to get to know him better? Alright. She had his dossier pulled up, so this was an opportunity to fill it in even more information,* "Very well. What do you think about Federation colonial expansion?"

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 22-May-21 02:10 PM

"What do you mean? i'm sorry, i'm not too well versed in the latest news going around at the moment"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 22-May-21 02:22 PM

*She side-eyed him,* "That is something you very seriously need to remedy. You may be called to suddenly assist in an ongoing event and as an envoy you will be expected to be cognizant of the intergalactic political status on developing issues."

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Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 23-May-21 04:13 PM

"Yes, thank you. Unfortunately as I was training, I cannot keep up with the current news but as I have free time I can and will read up on it but thank you"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 23-May-21 05:31 PM

"Excellence takes a busy toll." *She nodded.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 11:15 AM

"it does yes, but it may be rewarding as it is a key contributor to trust and more when talking about local news"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 11:18 AM

"I do look forward to the scenarios. You have absorbed a lot of knowledge on diplomatic discourse resolution, it seems."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 02:24 PM

"I do, thank you for noticing. I really do want to improve myself and better my experience as an officer for both ship and crew.'

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 02:31 PM

"When then will you do for the remainder of the shore leave now?"

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 02:44 PM

"I will most likely have a read of the current situations in a place where o feel calm at. For example possibly On Risa or something like that I'm not too sure right now"

(sorry for such late replys I had very early shifts which knock me out)

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 02:48 PM

"Oh I heard a few of the crew talking about going to Risa. Lovely place, they say."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 03:06 PM

"I believe so, but before I jump to any holidays I shall do some research as I don't want to go anywhere without knowing my surroundings"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 03:07 PM

"Very wise. Most people just barrel off to places without even knowing if they need a jacket or not."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 03:30 PM

"yes, what about you? What do you want to do with the rest of your shore leave?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 03:31 PM

"I have a lot of upgrades and retrofitting left. I will likely not do anything major aside from short visits to the surface here and there."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 03:33 PM

"Ahhh understandable, but at least have time to yourself between it. Enjoy shoreleave whilst we can because I'm not sure when we will come back"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 03:34 PM

"I plan to. It will be nice eating non-replicated food at least."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 03:41 PM

"Good! I am glad, may I ask what other upgrades you're getting and retrofitting?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 03:44 PM

"I do not know, really. It is whatever is deemed needed and wanted by Intelligence. It is not up to me." *She short of shrugged.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 03:45 PM

"ohhh very well, maybe we can talk more about that when we meet again soon. So what do you want to do?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 04:48 PM

"I was just taking a break and letting my new upgrades fall into sync. I have to go back into intelligence headquarters to continue all the processes. But I have time to do something with you if that is what you had in mind, sir."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 24-May-21 05:14 PM

"Ahhh very well and maybe get something to eat if you want to do that or maybe we can play a sport together till you have to go back"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 24-May-21 05:20 PM

"I leave that to your discretion, sir."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 08:50 AM

"let's go get something to eat, yourchoice"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 08:55 AM

"Very well. Is there anything you do not eat?" *She asked, glancing to him.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 12:20 PM

"Well, fish I don't eat fish."

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 01:00 PM

"No seafood then. Have you been to a deli, sir?"

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 02:42 PM

"I haven't, What is it like?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 03:03 PM

"A wide variety of soups, hot and cold sandwiches of many kinds, and maybe salads. It is an ancient traditional Human meal store. Informal, quick, simplistic, but very select, choice ingredients."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 05:04 PM

"oh that sounds very interesting, it's worth a try. I'm not sure what to have but maybe you could recommend something for me?"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 05:07 PM

"What do your people usually enjoy, in a dietary way?" *She accessed her internal HUD and conducted a search for a traditional delicatessen within walking distance.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 06:07 PM

"Hmmm, I would say vegetables as they can pack a lot of vitamins, we can eat pretty much anything" *he looked at her and his surroundings*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 06:14 PM

"There will be veggies aplenty. They also tend to have a wide selection of cheeses, dressings, sauces, and most famously: meats."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 25-May-21 10:36 PM

"oooo! Very well let's go please and I'd go with what you recommend as I would not know what to choose at all"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 25-May-21 10:38 PM

*Her walking with no longer idle. She had a destination,* "There will be an extensive menu and list of ingredients. You can go with one of the house sandwiches or build your own out of whatever ingredients sound appealing."

Narrator BOT 26-May-21 09:07 AM

*They arrive in good time to a classic NYC style deli. They enter to an atmosphere of warm smells of fresh bread, spices, meats, cheeses, and steaming beverages. There is a counter with a glass display of dozens of items, and a menu board hanging across the entire back wall. They had just about everything, with a small mix of non-Earth items the owners thought went well with their usual offerings. A small print notice at the bottom said that some base "scratch" ingredients were replicated, but all the finished menu items were handmade. Behind them were tables and chairs. A few scattered patrons were sitting and enjoying lunch, most looking at PADDs as they ate. It was very casual and laid back. The cashier greeted them and told them to take their time reading the menu, and to ask if they had questions.*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 09:08 AM

*Arian thanked the cashier and looked over the extensive menu. She glanced at Julian, expecting him to need help.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 26-May-21 10:53 AM

"Thank you and can you give help please, I'm not sure what to do around this."

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 11:00 AM

"Alright. The basic food item is the sandwich. It is just two slices of bread, with other food items between the slices. Almost crude, in a way. But effective and tasty. It was invented by ancient Humans so they could hold their food in one hand and work with the other hand. An entire meal in one hand, essentially." *She looked at the items under the counter glass,* "If you like meat and cheese, there are many general selections. Just pick a few ingredients to add that seem good to you. Ask for dressings and sauces on the side, so you can try them in small samples and see what you like.\*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 26-May-21 12:11 PM

"ooooo thank you, I think I'll have a sandwich with that Pink stuff I believe is called ham after some research with mayonnaise? I am not sure with cheddar"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 12:15 PM

*She nodded, and approached the counter,* "One ham and mayo sandwich on wheat, a cup of loaded potato soup, and a side of pasta salad."

Narrator BOT 26-May-21 12:16 PM

*The cashier wrote them up, gave Arian a stick with a big number on it, and thanked them.*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 12:16 PM

*Arian thanked the cashier back, then looked at Julian while holding the numbered stick,* "Ok, pick us a table sir."

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 26-May-21 02:06 PM

"thank you! I think we should pick this one here!" *He led her to the nearest table, pulling out out for her to sit on*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 02:10 PM

"Thank you, a very polite gesture. I see the diplomatic lessens are sticking. I have been studying too. I intend to ask permission to take the Bridge Exam. I am worried about passing it, though." *She sat down and set the numbered stick on the table top.*

Narrator BOT 26-May-21 03:33 PM

*It was a swift order, and a server came to place the food down. Arian directed the soup to herself, the sandwich to Julian, and the salad to the center for them both to share.*

Lt. JG. Julian Jordan 26-May-21 05:01 PM

"you're welcome! I think your should take part in the bridge exam for all you know you will pass. Think of it as Schrödinger's cat"

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 06:15 PM

"If I fail I can take it again. My concern is that all of my core career experience has been in civilian law enforcement and my leadership experience comes from there as well." *She picked up a spoon in her gloved hand and began to eat her soup.*

Lt. Arian Rhosyn 26-May-21 06:47 PM

[D] They would have a nice meal and a friendly discussion, parting ways at the end.

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Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 10-Jun-21 04:49 PM

[D] *Sara and Roderic would appear here in mere moments, already overlooking the beachscape, the sun setting against the waves in bright pinks and oranges, casting a beautiful golden sheen across them and the surrounding flora and sand. The wind blew at their air as gulls called off in the distance. It took her a moment to speak again, taking a deep breath of the cool air before releasing it in a sigh.* "When I came here from Lofoten, I was surprised that not all beaches were so ice cold. There is very little warm water so close to the arctic.. Do you remember the first time you saw an ocean?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 11-Jun-21 01:03 AM

“That….gentle and caring nature is one of the things I love most about you. It encapsulates what I think…Starfleet represents. It is what I serve for at the very least.” *He cast a quiet eye over the scene, allowing the ocean air to fill his lungs at the heels of a long, slow, exhale.* “What was it like, the first time you looked beneath the ocean waves, and saw it teeming with life?” *He stopped thought about her question for a few beats* “Gideon. It was a beach on Gideon. You could hardly see the sand, the people were so numerous.”

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Jun-21 04:10 PM

"I lived on an island all my life- I do not think there is a time I have not known the ocean- but only recently have I known it to be warm. Its a stark difference, you know? What is beneath the water when the temperature is so different. People on the beach- seeing something out in the horizon that isn't fishing boats. Where is Gideon?" *She asked softly, looking to him as she crossed her arms in front of herself from the breeze, beginning to lead him down onto a trail towards the water.*

Lt. Roderic Altan 12-Jun-21 12:14 AM

“Quite. Heat and Cold, much like light and dark encourages different forms of life to grow. No more important or beautiful than the other. Simply different” “Though the ice must have looked gorgeous, especially on a sunny day.” *He pointed up into the sky, and drew an imaginary circle around a small area.* “It is in the Delta Dorado star system, in the Bets quadrant. I went there as a boy to play tag. Later, I found out it was part of my training. I enjoyed myself regardless.”

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 13-Jun-21 01:19 PM

"They had you play tag for training? Speed and endurance testing?" *She asked, stepping down the shaved-down rock meant to be used as steps to go further down to the beach. The trail was winding and curving, other than the two steps that started onto the trail, it would be very accessible to someone who was working with a cane like Roderic was.* "I am pleased you got to retain a bit of your childhood- who did you play tag with? Did you have others your age in the group you were in?"

Lt. Roderic Altan 14-Jun-21 03:05 PM

“Yes. The planet was still densely populated by then, so finding anyone in that veritable sea of people was a, at least to myself as a boy, monumental task.” *He grew quite for a short while, opting to appraise the Orange horizon, rather than offer his words immediately.* “There was a few of us. We were all being trained by the syndicate.” “I imagine that most of them are still active.” *He took note of her path, and the care in which she had chosen it. He found himself placing his hand around her waist, and planting a soft kiss atop her head.* “You are very sweet, Sara.” “Perhaps we will vacation on Gideon, at some point. The population as of now is virtually nonexistent.” *After a pause, he continued, a hint of scandal in his voice.* “When you mentioned that your brother was in Starfleet, you did not mention that there was an Admiral attached to your family name.”

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 14-Jun-21 05:53 PM

"Oh Sebastian! Well, see- I just, I did not want you to think I was some hoity-toity thing. I am proud of him of course, but he is more than his title.. To be honest, I am not so sure he wants to be an Admiral- he was Captain of the Tortuga for so long..I think nearing eight years?" *She smiled at his affection, leaning into it softly as they walked.* "I did not realize so many would care. I do not get special treatment or favors if that is what you are hoping for~"

Lt. Roderic Altan 16-Jun-21 09:42 PM

“I believe that is the mark of a good Admiral. The kind you have to force out of the Captains seat. Having met his sister, I am sure he is a good man.” *He chuckled, and offered her a subtlety mischievous glance.* “Ah, and here I was hoping I could get my promotion to Commander fast tracked. I suppose I threw in with the wrong sibling~”

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