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Aitera / thryhroth-ice-rink

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 02-Jan-22 02:18 PM

"I haven't done this before!" *Kalena replied, as she rushed into the hut, reappearing a few moments later hopping on one foot as she pulled her second boot back on.* "Krios Prime never gets any snow. Well, they might get some in the far far north, but it doesn't stay on the ground like this. I never thought about it until I left to go to the Academy." *Her foot finally slipped into the boot, and Kalena knotted the laces before releasing it.* "Ok, ready!" *Then she noticed Lacina on her knees, and Kalena blinked a few times in confusion.* "Are you ok?" *Was she hurt? Had Kalena hurt her when she'd crashed into- wait, she hadn't even hit Lacina?*

Ensign Lacina Odell 02-Jan-22 02:49 PM

*Lacina looked up to the brunette when she re-emerged, listening to her speak and giving a nod to indicate that she was 'ok'. Of course she wasn't entirely 'ok', but the very last person she wanted to get into it with was Miss Kalena Miren. With a double-handed push off of the snowy earth she stood and spoke.* "Krios? You didn't grow up on Trill then?" *She asked as she thought back on the woman's words. Her brows furrowed with confusion but she interlocked her arm with Kalena's anyways and headed for the others.* "I did a tour of survival trainings in Artic Canada when I was on Earth, there's lots of little lakes that are frozen over most of the year there. Skating is a favorite of mine, though it doesn't beat getting on a pair of skis. Oh, I asked about you! You said you're from Krios Prime?" (edited)

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 02-Jan-22 03:18 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump "Yeah, yeah I'm fine here. Maybe a bruise'll form from where I fell, but nothing serious. Are you alright? Anything hurt?" *He asks in return, slowly getting up using the barrier to keep himself from falling.*

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 02-Jan-22 03:54 PM

*Josh followed Aneev as they headed to the tavern, breathing a sigh of relief as they entered the warm building* "Man I do not miss the cold at all."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 02-Jan-22 04:16 PM

*She said she was ok then immediately stood up, so Kalena decided not to question it. Though Kalena did stumble a bit as Lacina grabbed her arm again and started them back towards the others - this girl was very touchy, wasn't she? For someone who's humanoid contact consisted of rare one armed hugs with Row, Kalena was slightly overwhelmed by it.* "I'm Kriosian, not Trill," *she replied, pulling her scarf and collar down slightly to show that her spots didn't continue to her neck like a trill's would. Once leaving her face, Kalena's were hidden by her hair as they travelled around to her back.* "That's a really common mistake though." "That sounds a lot more fun than my cold weather training." *Her survival training had been in Antarctica, and what Kalena remembered of it was days of frozen misery as she huddled in her jacket for warmth.* "I learned to skate when I came to Earth, on a few excursions from the Academy. I've never skied before."

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 02-Jan-22 07:14 PM

@T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers (@Lt. JG Joshua Chambers) - [jump "Agrred. Never have been a fan of cold." \*He set the jacket to the side of them, and sat down, raking a hand through his hair."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 02-Jan-22 07:26 PM

"I grew up in a state that snowed quite frequently but never liked it at all. Being on a starship was nice. No snow. As warm as you wanted. Was great." *Josh brushed some water off his head from the snow that melted and st down next to Aneev*

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 02-Jan-22 07:41 PM

*Aneev laid his head on Joshs shoulder with a sigh, nodding absently. He was keeping quiet though, not wanting to voice it. His own little shack he'd grown up in was drafty as hell on the cold nights and it made him shudder just thinking about it.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 02-Jan-22 10:06 PM

*Maxwell had stepped into the tavern a lot later after Josh and Aneev. He glanced around and located the table that They had found. He removed his jacket and took a seat.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 02-Jan-22 10:34 PM

*Before Kalena spoke Lacina's expression fell to worry and her gaze flicked directly over in her direction. Having sensed her discomfort she immediately released her arm and looked ahead once more, letting her finish talking and trying in vain to focus on the content of what she said.* "Kriosian? Sorry, never heard of your kind before. I hope I didn't offend, I'm only just a little ignorant I suppose." *She replied, glancing at the place on her neck where the spots cut off. Her shoulders tensed and she looked away again, trying to spot their destination in the distance.* "Cold weather training? Yeah, they can be pretty brutal, and it's not as if you're given all the creature comforts that Starfleet can afford. It's meant to be a week or however long of misery." *She thought to her own experience with that sorta thing and involuntarily shivered at the memory. The Ural Mountains, damn they were cold. The mention of skiing did lift her spirits a touch, and she couldn't help but smile.* "Not ever? You have to try sometime! It's such a thrill! Though-" *A chuckle preceded her next words.* ", maybe we'd keep you on the bunny hills for a little while, huh?" *She laughed lightly and pointed ahead at an adorable log-built tavern that stood in the distance.* "That must be it!" *Lacina exclaimed, quickening her pace before she stopped dead in her tracks and turned towards Kalena, her smile all but disappeared.* (edited)

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 03-Jan-22 12:07 AM

"My knee,though i believe it can wait. Maybe we should go inside and decide against this activity?" He said,letting out a sigh. "Im sorry for the sudden change in plans..." (edited)

@Ensign K'kothi (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 03-Jan-22 12:24 AM

*Kalena tried to keep the relief off her face when Lacina released her arm. Talking to people was stressful enough without adding a whole new dimension with physical contact too. Nothing she did ever felt right, and Kalena was constantly aware of the fact.* *Her current plan was to abandon snow sports all together, considering how much of a failure this attempt had been. With that thought fresh in her head, Kalena wasn't quite sure what to do with Lacina's offer. She could go back to flight sims for her thrills.* "Bunny hill?" *She finally asked in confusion, once the conversation moved to something she truly didn't understand.* "Isn't a bunny one of those cute little Earth animals that hops around... a rabbit! That's what it's called. What does that have to do with skiing?" *Following Lacina's finger to the tavern, Kalena brightened noticeably at the prospect of warmth. She really was so very cold. Getting worse the longer she was out here.* "Great! Let's go!" *Since they were no longer connected, Kalena got a few steps away before she realized that Lacina was no longer besides her. She turned back around, brows knitted in confusion as she looked at the betazoid behind her. Lacina didn't look happy.* "Are you ok?" *She really was asking that way too much tonight.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 03-Jan-22 12:50 AM

"Huh, bunnies? Oh, that's not important, it's just a special word for a small hill, one to practice on that won't get you hurt if you fall." *Lacina explained as they went on. When she came to standing in place and staring ahead at Kalena it took a moment for her to respond to the question. She was starting to really hate that question.* "I'm not super okay, no. But it's alright, today's for Max and Chambers, so I'll leave it out here. I just need a second, and I wanted to tell you I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable. I shouldn't latch onto people like that without asking, it's just that it's a lot more normal where I come from." *She shrugged her shoulders and thought about talking about her sisters, but she guessed that Kalena didn't want to stay out here any longer than she needed.* "And about all that happened here on Aitera, I just really hope that you're not afraid of me or anything. I don't blame you for any of what went on with me after we escaped from that cave. I know you're the one who tipped over that cauldron, but it's not your fault I got taken over by her power. It's all the witch's fault, and if it weren't for you I'd be dead." *Lacina said, and she was tearful by the end.* "Please, *please* don't say sorry." (edited)

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 03-Jan-22 01:31 AM

*Oh, Lacina had noticed. Kalena's momentary joy at seeing the tavern was blown away in the artic wind, leaving her painfully aware of the cold once again. Had she been that obvious? She hadn't said anything? Had she made a noise or a face or flinched or- Kalena fought a moment of terror as she caught a glimpse of Lacina's dark eyes. A betazoid. No no no, not again! She wasn't reading her mind, she couldn't be! No no, betazoid were empathic too. So she wasn't in Kalena's head, not really. Nope, all good here. Kalena took a breath, rationalization setting in as the fear faded as quickly as it had come. No, Starfleet officers followed the rules. She was safe.* *However, Kalena only got more confused as Lacina continued talking.* "After we escaped the cave? What happened after we escaped the cave? Did the potion do something to you? I didn't mean- I'm s- no wait I'm not supposed to say that s-" *Kalena bit down the word again, mentally kicking herself. Was Lacina crying?* "I'm not afraid of you!" *She blurted out hurriedly.* "I mean I was for a second - a second ago - because I thought you were reading my mind but I forgot about the whole betazoid empathy thing so that's actually just- you got taken over by her power? Are you a witch now too? How does that even work?"

Ensign Lacina Odell 03-Jan-22 01:50 AM

*The Kriosian's sudden fear poured into Lacina's unguarded mind and she was overtaken by it. She stumbled backward a few steps in the snow and stopped a moment later when the feeling twisted to confusion.* "You mean you don't-?" *She froze once more as the sorries were held back and the kicks Kalena gave to her own mind struck at her too.* "You-, I-" *She stammered, and then her eyes widened as the reason for the woman's initial fear spilled out in swift words.* "Read your mind? I-, Miren no I-" *Lacina hesitated on what she was about to say.* "Kalena, you don't need to worry about that. Not all Betazoid's can look into people's minds, it's, it's normal and-" *Her eyes reached their capacity for pooling tears and soon a few glistening streaks ran down her skin.* ", and I'm one of the stupid ones, so you don't have to be afraid. I can't read your mind or anyone else's." *She said, admitting that reality to her, marking Kalena as the only person on-ship other than Maxwell who knew.* "But, I'm glad you're not afraid of me, and that you don't even know. It was *awful*, Miren, it's still awful. I got swallowed up by purple fire and I did so many *awful* things. It's- it's over now, I think, I hope, but I just need you to know it's not your fault."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 03-Jan-22 02:18 AM

*Of all the appropriate reactions to these admissions, trust her messed up brain to pick the worst. It bubbled up in the throat and Kalena couldn't help it as the laughter escaped her lips. A slightly insane, far too loud laughter. But she couldn't stop. She was so relieved. And she felt horrible for feeling relived at the same time. Oh great bird of the galaxy, history was repeating! It was happening all over again!* "I'm-" *Kalena hiccupped, still trying her best to stop, though small bouts were still breaking through her words.* "I'm sor- oh no I almost said it again! I don't meant to keep laughing but I can't- you're like me!" *Well no, Lacina wasn't like her. Normal Kriosians were empathic. Kalena's particular brand of empathy came with a mind altering genetic mutation, which was why they'd done their best to get rid of it. But if she were normal...* "And Rownan! We can start a club. The people who are supposed to be empathic or telepathic and aren't!" *Another fit of laughter followed, and Kalena stuffed her hands over her mouth to try and smother it. She was going to bury her head in one of these snow drifts if it didn't stop. If Lacina had any purple fire left, Kalena would probably thank her for lighting her on fire right now. This was the exact thing that had drawn her and Row so close together in the first place, and look at how well that was turning out.* "The universe hates me." *She moaned into her hands.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 03-Jan-22 03:15 AM

*Lacina watched in stunned silence as Kalena had the oddest possible reaction to what she'd said. She was laughing? Why? At her, because she really was a stupid, useless, non-mind reading Betazoid? She couldn't help it, it was normal, there were others just as her born like that and- like her? What?* "I'm *like you?*" *She repeated, and as the immediate shock wore away a perplexed smile broke across her face. And then it grew. And grew. And-* "Hah! What? You mean you're- who's Row? A club?" *Kalena's laughter would have been infections to anyone, but to Lacina in her weakened state, it was all-encompassing.* *She collapsed into the snow as her own loud, cackling laughter broke out into the wintry air. She laughed and laughed and laughed until she could breathe no more, and then she rolled onto her back and stared up at Kalena while she struggled for oxygen. Finally, she was able to inhale, only for the woe-is-me statement to reach her ears.* *Lacina burst into laughter once more and she crawled the few paces over to Kalena.* "Me-" *Her laughter cut in.* "Me too sister!" *She cried out with another cackle, and then she tightened all the muscles of her chest to try and stop it.* "We- we gotta go inside!" *She said breathlessly, and then she slung her arm around Kalena's shoulder. The perpetual laughter had burned away most of the strength she had left, and there was simply no way she'd make the trek on her own, not unless she rested in the snow for an ungodly amount of time first.* (edited)

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[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 03-Jan-22 01:23 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump "It's not a problem, we can plan something else if you still wish to hang out." *He said with a smile, reassuring them with a hug once he finds a nearby opening out of the ice rink.* "How bad is the knee, is it just slightly painful or does it feel like a serious injury?" *He asked after pulling away from the hug.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 03-Jan-22 01:27 PM

*At this point, Kalena didn't mind Lacina grabbing onto her again, because she also needed help making it to the tavern, the two of them leaning onto each other as they started to move again. Lacina was a good bit taller than Kalena, so her arm was around the betazoid's waist instead. She'd laughed so hard it actually hurt. She was crying from laughter. Was it possible to get cold from the inside out? She swore her lungs were freezing as she tried to take in great gulps of frigid air in between bouts of laughter.* "Go inside. Y-yeah, good- good idea. Are your lungs c-cold?" *She'd been laughing too hard to respond to Lacina's comments before they'd started moving, but her fits were slowing down now. She figured it was from necessity more than anything. There was simply no way that she could laugh, breathe, and walk at the same time - and her body desperately wanted to breathe.* "Row is my- my..." *What was he now? Could she still call him her friend after she'd wrecked their friendship so fully? She really really wanted him to be...* "He's my friend. He's not a telepath either." *Kalena tripped and nearly fell over, dragging Lacina forward with her.* "I don't- I don't know if I'm supposed to be telling people that? Don't tell anyone!" *Oop, she was standing again, crisis averted.* "I don't think there should actually be a club. Because it would be a really sad club, and Row-" *Her voice caught on his name - again. Row was going to be a telepath soon. He'd found a cure.* "But there are three people like us on one ship and statistically I think that's kind of strange. Right? Is that strange?" *When they did finally make it to the tavern, it had taken far longer than they'd originally estimated and the experience probably showed... since they entered clinging to each other, crying, and possibly still laughing.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 03-Jan-22 03:00 PM

*Maxwell looked over his shoulder at the door as the two laughing/crying women stepped in. He waved to them to indicate where they were. Once done so, he quickly turned back to the group. And waited for them to come over and sit.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 03-Jan-22 05:08 PM

*It seemed like forever that they walked towards the tavern, and Lacina listened through her shuddering laughter while Kalena spoke.* "Cold? Hah! They're burning, I can hardly catch a breath- woah!" *She exclaimed as they were suddenly hurtling towards the snow, and for a brief second she was sure that they'd be faceplanting into it.* "Whew, not sure I'd get up again after another tumble. You'll have't tell me more about this 'Row', I can tell he means a lot to you. Oh, and don't worry. I won't say anything about our club." *She shook as another laugh broke over her.* *Lacina only shrugged at the mention of the statistical probability, right then she sure wasn't of the mind to break it down, and she'd need a lot of data to rightly answer. Once they broke through the tavern doors the wall of warmth hit her and she let out a cheerful cry.* "We made it!" *She said to Kalena, grinning at her and offering a human style 'high-five'. Then she walked over to their group.* *She pulled up a chair, using it to make a fifth spot for Kalena at the end of the table, and then she scooched in beside Maxwell.* "Hey!" *She said to him with a chuckle.* (edited)

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 03-Jan-22 05:43 PM

*Aneev looked up and sipped from his mug of hot cider, waving at the pair.* "Everything alright?"

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 03-Jan-22 06:05 PM

“Well hey! Took you a while to get here. Whadya take? The scenic route?” *He asked her in a teasing manner.*

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 03-Jan-22 09:08 PM

*Josh sips his hot cider, enjoying the warmth. He puts a hand on Aneevs thigh, giving it a light squeeze as he smiles at Maxwells comment*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 03-Jan-22 10:42 PM

"I don't want to talk about him right now," *Kalena replied hurriedly, immediately aware that she'd been mentioning him way way way too much in the past few minutes. Which made sense, because Lacina had a similar issue, but still! Somewhere along the way, she'd decided to switch tacts and make some new friends. That was something she couldn't do if she was too busy mourning the ones she'd lost.* *Once they were inside, Kalena closed her eyes and basked in the heat of the tavern - completely missed the option for a high five. Her skin was so cold that the first hint of warm air against it actually stung.* "This feels *much* better." *She said to herself contentedly, before the other's voices reminded her that she wasn't alone. Kalena scrambled to look for a seat, then noticed that there was one at the end of the table already waiting. She pulled off her coat, scarf, and gloves, hanging them behind her chair so they would begin to dry off.* "It was... kind of scenic? There was snow and ice and... actually it didn't look any different than the rest of the area." *Then Kalena looked around at the rest of the table's occupants, trying to place their faces. She'd seen the orion before, but not the humans. Before long she was forced to admit,* "I don't know your names."

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 03-Jan-22 10:45 PM

"So....you got lost? I mean, its really pretty here so I don't blame you, but it's okay!" *Aneev said with a smile and took Josh's hand under the table, lacing their fingers together. He's just holding his boyfriends hand, so hush!*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 03-Jan-22 10:50 PM

"The scenic route, sure. Scenic for anyone who was watching!" *Lacina said, and then she held back another fit of laughter for fear that she'd not be able to stop.* "Thought I was going to die of asphyxiation or exhaustion really, what with how much we were laughing." *She shook her head and took off her own long jacket and gloves, hanging them on a hook at the end of the booth.* "Oh, introductions! Lets!" *She added, smiling widely and gesturing across the group with a sweep of her open hand.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 03-Jan-22 11:24 PM

*Maxwell chuckled, it was good to hear her laugh again. After everything they had gone through recently. It made him calm down and emit a bit of happiness. He started out the introductions.* “Maxwell. Hunter Maxwell. You can call me Hunter or Maxwell what ever ya please.” *He said waving from the opposite side of Lacina.*

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Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 04-Jan-22 12:15 AM

*A sharp pain went through Araviks knee as he kept ahold of Galan.* "Its sharp..I believe I should set down."

@Ensign K'kothi

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 04-Jan-22 12:46 AM

*He smiles at the antics of the 2 ladies and gives a polite nod and wave* "I'm Joshua Chambers. Or Josh. Or Chambers. I answer to almost anything."

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 04-Jan-22 12:48 AM

*He set the mug down and waved at them,* "Aneev Almasi, but Snakeweed works too. I'm a comms officer."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 04-Jan-22 01:02 AM

"Kalena Miren, helmsman. Nice to meet you guys." *She thought about asking Lacina what her last name was, but ultimately decided against it. There couldn't be that many betazoids named Lacina on board, she could look it up later.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 04-Jan-22 01:08 AM

*Satisfied with the round of introductions, she chimed in to finish them off herself.* "Name's Lacina Odell, I'm happy to be sitting with you all." *Her words were punctuated with a flourish of her hand as she called the attention of the server, requesting a cider for her and Kalena too.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 04-Jan-22 01:01 PM

*Maxwel ordered himself a hot chocolate or equivalent, whatever their version of it was. He decided to be the odd man out with everyone drinking cider. He leaned back after he ordered and kept silent. He didn’t feel like talking too much at the moment. Maybe as the evening progressed he would feel more willing to socialize.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 04-Jan-22 01:51 PM

*Unsure if the cider Lacina ordered was alcoholic or not, Kalena jumped on the opportunity to copy Hunter and change her order to a hot chocolate as well. Kalena had been sober for years, having decided that she created more than enough embarrassing situations for herself while sober. There was no need to add alcohol to the mix.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 04-Jan-22 02:08 PM

*Lacina gladly accepted her cider from the server and took in a deep inhale of its scent, smiling contentedly and setting it down to cool. It certainly wasn't a hard cider, no way in hell was she going to get drunk in this hostile place.* "Cocoa?" *She asked, making a face and then letting out a laugh.* "You're going to need a five-mile run after that, Max. I can taste the sugar in the air."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 04-Jan-22 02:21 PM

*He smiled.* “Good maybe I can out run ya then. At least until the sugar runs out.” *He laughed as the cocoa was set in front of him. He took a sip.* “Wow, that’s rich.” *He said staring at his mug for a bit then going in for a second sip.* (edited)

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 04-Jan-22 03:14 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump "We need get back to the ship then." *His eyebrows knitted together in slight worry, as he moved to their side to help them walk without using the leg with the hurt knee. He guided them to a nearby bench for the moment.* "Do you have anything on you to help it for now? If not I can get you back to the ship easy enough without putting pressure on the knee."

Ensign Lacina Odell 04-Jan-22 03:31 PM

*Nearly spitting out the sip of cider she'd taken in, Lacina had to focus to swallow it before replying.* "That's really not anything to brag about. What did it take us, Miren, an hour to cross the distance from the rink to here?" *She asked in exaggeration before flashing a smile in Maxwell's direction and then looking across the table to Aneev and Joshua.* "So you two, did you manage to enjoy this, dare I call it, *shoreleave*?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 04-Jan-22 04:38 PM

"I would say so. We found some very beautiful places. My personal favorite was the waterfall cavern." *He smiles and looks at Aneev, remembers their first night together*

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[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 04-Jan-22 05:26 PM

*Aneev blushed a little and nodded quickly,* "That was amazing. And racing down the rapids before hand was so much fun too."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 04-Jan-22 05:30 PM

"That was so much fun. I would definitely recommend trying it before we leave this place."

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 04-Jan-22 05:49 PM

"Diving for crystals was great too. Or just looking at the water, it was loke seeing a glittery rainbow under the water."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 04-Jan-22 09:20 PM

“That’s sounds fun.” *Hunter said admitting for the first time since they arrived that this planet was filled with amazing sceneries, and things.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 04-Jan-22 10:07 PM

"What?" *Kalena turned to Lacina in confusion as her own hot chocolate was put in front of her.* "It didn't take us nearly that long! 20 minutes. Maybe. Definitely not more than-" *She stopped dead halfway through the sentence. As usual, she'd registered the joke far too late. Rather than continue now that she'd made a fool of herself, Kalena picked up her drink and took a large gulp instead.* "Hey, this is good!"

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[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump "We need get back to the ship then." *His eyebrows knitted together in slight worry, as he moved to their side to help them walk without using the leg with the hurt knee. He guided them to a nearby bench for the moment.* "Do you have anything on you to help it for now? If not I can get you back to the ship easy enough without putting pressure on the knee."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 05-Jan-22 12:01 AM

"Ashayam,I'm aware we need to get to the ship. I simply want to rest for a second and maybe take a look myself thats all." He said gently seating down on the wooden bench "Im afraid,I dont have anything on me at the moment."

Ensign Lacina Odell 05-Jan-22 01:23 AM

"Oh! I love anything that involves getting into white water. Kayaks, rafts, you name it. I'm not so much a fan of caves, but that does sound pretty with the gems." *Lacina added, shaking off an unpleasant memory and trading it for the imagining of an underwater rainbow. It was then that she heard Kalena sound off and entirely miss her joke.* "Miren, you're funny." *She replied with a chuckle before taking another swig of her own drink.* "Mhm, they do make good drinks. I'll still be happy to get out of here though, do you all have any big plans for what you'll do when we finally make it back home?" (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 05-Jan-22 10:23 AM

"Spending time with my family and introducing this handsome man to them." *He says with a smile as he looks at Aneev*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 05-Jan-22 11:48 AM

*Maxwell nodded. Most would have family to go back to and tell them they really aren’t dead. He didn’t have such a luxury. The comment made him a bit sad, but he was happy for those who did have people to come home too.* “I don’t really have any plans. Maybe I’ll head back to Texas. Spend some time in the actual mountains. I’m not sure.”

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 05-Jan-22 12:07 PM

*He blushed again and smiled at Chambers, taking a sip of his cider.* "Probably see about getting an actual address instead of just 'Deck 10, Section B, Leòideach/Almasi, USS Odyssey. Wait, what do I have to do if I meet your parents?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 05-Jan-22 01:59 PM

"Just be the charmer I already know that you are. They will love you." *He smiles and kisses Aneevs hand* "And Max, you are more than welcome to come stay at my place. It doesnt have any mountains but we have some beautiful forests up north that I hear make for great camping."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 05-Jan-22 05:15 PM

"I don't have any plans," *Kalena admitted, taking another sip of her drink so the cup could hide her face for a moment.* "I hope we don't have another long shore leave though, it feels like forever since I've flown anything." *Maybe her old coworkers at Utopia Planitia could use her help with some test runs? Anything but sitting on Earth.*

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 05-Jan-22 05:21 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He sat down next to them, simply nodding to their previous statement. He waited silently, giving them the opportunity to look over the injured knee before he does or asks anything else.*

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 05-Jan-22 07:31 PM

"So shore leave is basically like R&R? That's what we did on the moon base. Similar concept at least, yeah?"

Ensign Lacina Odell 05-Jan-22 07:58 PM

*Lacina listened as the others spoke, sipping her cider and slowly calming down from the intensity of the walk over. She eyed the loveliness that was Almasi and Chambers with curiosity, but she asked no questions. She didn't want them getting turned back onto her. Instead she just leaned back and relaxed for a while before speaking.* "I miss my sisters and my parents. I hope I'll have a little time to go home to Betazed and see them." (edited)

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He sat down next to them, simply nodding to their previous statement. He waited silently, giving them the opportunity to look over the injured knee before he does or asks anything else.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 05-Jan-22 10:26 PM

*The Vulcaniod rolled up their bell bottoms,seemingly frowning at the deep bruising on his left knee.* "We should get to the ship."*he said,instantly regretting being stubborn.* (edited)

@Ensign K'kothi

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 05-Jan-22 10:53 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *He nodded as he stood up and said* "Do you believe you only need help to keep from putting pressure on the leg or should I get you back as fast as possible without you having to walk?"

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 06-Jan-22 12:01 AM

"I believe the first will be fine.I apologize ashalik,I thought this would go better then this." *He said,holding as he carefully got up and held onto galan.*

[I] Ensign Galan Tomalak BOT 06-Jan-22 06:11 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump "It was still a fun experience, however brief it was." *He gave a reassuring smile, and walked them both away from the rink and towards the direction of the ship. The bubble here moving them automatically.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 06-Jan-22 07:43 PM

"Thanks Josh, I'll keep that in mind." *He said, he picked up his hot chocolate and took another drink. He kept to himself, a little more than usual. He hoped it didn't show however, and he listened in to the remainder of the conversations. When Lacina mentioned Betazed, his mind reverted back to Loneel. He took a silent deep breath as he remembered the peaceful feeling he had on that mountain side. Little to his knowledge a small smile broke through, but for a brief moment.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 08:17 PM

*Lacina only nodded at Aneev's comment about R&R on the moon, and she was about to respond to Kalena's comment about not having another long shore leave when she decided against it. She definitely didn't want to repeat another shore leave like this one, not that it had been all bad. But what had been good was just confusing now, and only added to how much of a wreck she was. That talk in the lift, and the hell that did break loose after that...she had no idea what to say. All she could think of was how much she didn't want to go back to her totally destroyed quarters.* *Ah! This was supposed to be fun, and she was sitting here in silence. A silence that was starting to get awkward.* "So, everyone," *She said, looking across the table and lifting her cider.* "Let's say a toast, huh? To Max and Chambers! Congratulations Lieutenants. You both faced-" *Gods. She stopped herself. This **was** awkward.* "Er, congratulations. I can't think of two officers more deserving. Cheers."

[O] Ensign Aneev Almasi BOT 06-Jan-22 08:39 PM

*He lifted his mug as well with a smile,* "Hear, hear. And to a bright future with good friends, yeah?"

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 06-Jan-22 09:09 PM

“I’ll drink to that.” *He said lifting his mug in the air, after quickly finishing a sip and pulling his mug out of his mouth.*

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 07-Jan-22 12:06 AM

*Josh lifts his mug, toasting as well* "To good friends. Good drinks. And good times."

Narrator BOT 09-Jan-22 08:34 PM

*They toasted and had a nice evening together before the bubble popped.*

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