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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 11:53 AM

*She chuckled as she popped up from under the water, putting her hair out of her face. Only the blond strand was still in front of her face.* "*That's* how you make a splash."

Lt. Girak Mayott 23-Dec-20 03:02 PM

*Rownan walked in and took off his shirt. He was glad that no one was around so they could relax.* “Careful Nazran!” *He called after the little guy ran to the pool.*

Artistic\_Almanac 23-Dec-20 03:06 PM

*She grinned at Rownan’s words toward Nazran before looking down at her black bikini and wondering if it showed too much skin. She leaned against a table, watching Sky and Ran play in the pool. Or so it might have seemed, her eyes looking off to the side at Rownan as she bit her thumbnail. Yup. Nope. Nooooottt staring at him at allllll. She felt her cheeks flush a dark red, clearing her throat and looking away.* /**down girl**/ *she thought to herself.*

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Lt. Girak Mayott 23-Dec-20 03:18 PM

*He sighed and looked over at Nazral tilting his head to the side. Was she blushing? Oh man that made him blush too as he looked at her. His gaze went from her face to the spots that ran all down her beautiful body. Wow she looks good in a swimsuit.* “You look nice Nazral.”

Artistic\_Almanac 23-Dec-20 03:21 PM

*She cleared her throat, turning to look at him with a small smile, approaching him. She caught his hand and pulled him close to her* “I hope you’re not trying to count my spots” *she said quietly with a mischievous smile*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 03:22 PM

“that was a HUGE splash!” *he said to Sky, wading carefully around her* “ugh. Why is this so hard? I thought it would be like space walking. But it’s harder!”

Lt. Girak Mayott 23-Dec-20 03:32 PM

*He smiled and rubbed her hand and the back of her neck with the free hand.* “Is the offer still there? I’m curious to know how many.” *His face blushed again thinking about her.*

Artistic\_Almanac 23-Dec-20 03:37 PM

*She blinked in surprise and then smiled* “The offer was never rescinded” *She said, quirking her eyebrows up at him, her green eyes looking up at him in...perhaps too much interest.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 03:38 PM

*She grinned and swam over to him.* "Here, try and use your legs more." *She gave an example and looked at him.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 03:39 PM

*He nodded, trying to follow suit. Oblivious to whatever was going on with his parents* “like this?”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 03:57 PM

"Yeah! Nice." *She grinned and floated on her back.* "Try swim a few laps. I'll be right there of you need me."

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 04:00 PM

*He nodded, trying to do his best to follow her example, swimming around a bit* “how’s this Aunty??”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 04:03 PM

*She chuckled and swam alongside him.* "You're doing great, kid."

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 04:04 PM

*he spotted his parents and quirked an eyebrow, turning to Sky he whispered* “why does mommy looking at daddy like he’s a snack?”

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 04:09 PM

*She chuckled softly.* "Well, little Ran. When you get older, you'll understand how affection and such works, but for the moment let's keep it at the fact that your mother just loves your dad very much."

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Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 04:14 PM

“Ohhhhhh” *he made an ick face* “they’re gonna get all kissy aren’t they. Eewwwwwwww”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 04:16 PM

"Probably when you are asleep." *She chuckled and booped his nose.* "That's what Kir and I do anyways." *She grinned, a slight blush on her face.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 04:29 PM

*He grinned* “always with you and that guy.” *he said, splashing her* “I thought I was having Aunty time!” *he motioned over his shoulder to his parents* “I doubt we’re gonna see googoo eyes again for a while.”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 04:31 PM

"Hey! He's a total sweetheart and I love him for it." *She chuckled and splashed back at him.* "You do have aunty time, so let's make the most of it, ey?" *She grinned.* "And your mom and dad are probably spend the day outside of the water." *He looked at him with a smirk.* "Lameeeee~"

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 04:32 PM

“Huh. You always called him something like snuggle bug or something. So icky and gooey. Bleh!” *he said, pulling water into his mouth and then spraying her with it, a big childish grin on his face*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 04:35 PM

*She chuckled a bit.* "I'll keep that in-" *She suddenly dived seeing the spray of water, tickling his feet and popping up again behind him.* "-mind." *She grinned a bit at him.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 23-Dec-20 05:07 PM

*He laughed and gave her a little kiss on the forehead.* “Maybe someday I’ll be able to count them all.” *He looks over at Sky and Naz.* “You giving swimming lessons Lieutenant?”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 05:08 PM

"What? Don't want your kid to drown, now do we?" *She chuckled and dived again.*

Artistic\_Almanac 23-Dec-20 05:20 PM

*She laughed, feeling a bit awkward when he spoke to Sky. She cleared her throat and turned to watch her friend and her son. She ran a hand through her hair, trying to calm down. He hadn’t meant anything by it. Probably. She needed to calm the heck down.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 05:21 PM

“Mama and daddy sitting in a tree!” *he called out, swimming in circles, a grin on his face*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 05:24 PM

"I think they are more likely to be in the clouds, little Ran." *She grinned as she went under again, sitting on the bottom of the pool for quite some time.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 23-Dec-20 07:40 PM

*When she turned he put both hands on her shoulders and started to give her a massage. Ran’s singing made him laugh and he blushed.* “Hey Nazran careful in the water.” *How long could Sky hold her breath?*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 07:44 PM

*After a good 4-5 minutes she popped up.* "Almost broke my record there." *She panted slightly, her lungs gasping for air. Yet she was still smiling, somehow not stressed at all.*

Artistic\_Almanac 23-Dec-20 08:09 PM

*She hummed and relaxed slightly when he began to massage her shoulders it felt really nice* “ah, not too much pressure or I’ll be purple in an hour” *she said, catching his fingers between her shoulder and ear die a second before releasing them. She swallowed, leaning back against him with a soft sigh, closing her eyes.* “if you’re not careful I’m going to leave Sky to babysit” *she said quietly to him*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Dec-20 08:10 PM

“Okay daddy!” *he said, having climbed out and attempting to Belky flop like Sky had, splashing water all over her as she resurfaced*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 23-Dec-20 08:29 PM

*She chuckled and splashed back before going down again. She found calmness in being under the surface. If anything, she felt more secure this way as she sat there on the bottom.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 24-Dec-20 12:48 AM

*Six min underwater was very impressive. He stopped rubbing when she grabbed his hands and wrapped them in front of her chest.* “You’re so tense Naz. I can feel it in your shoulders.” *A huge part of him wanted to leave Ran with Sky so they could spend some time alone, maybe counting spots and more.* “You’re so beautiful.” *He whispered in her ear.*

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 08:25 AM

*She blushed* “you’re making me nervous” *she whispered back* “and...*other things*” *clearing her throat and leaning back against his cool skin. She hummed, his skin felt nice again her burning, embarrassed self.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Dec-20 08:26 AM

*he took a deep breath and dove under the water to look for Sky*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 24-Dec-20 08:32 AM

*She had her eyes closed under the water, staying calm. She didn't notice little Ran, but she was sitting on the bottom with her legs crossed.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Dec-20 10:12 AM

*He swam with a bit of effort and tried to poke her, but bailed, going up to the surface and coughing* “ugh. Aunty is really good at this”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 24-Dec-20 10:17 AM

*A few minutes later she popped up.* "Good at diving? It takes practice." *She grinned.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Dec-20 11:08 AM

“good at all of it!0

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 24-Dec-20 11:10 AM

"So what else I'm I good at? I'm quite curious." *She raised an eyebrow and smirked ever so slightly.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Dec-20 06:38 PM

*he frowned* “I said all of it!”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 24-Dec-20 06:39 PM

"And what *is* all of it? Swimming? Cooking? Being an aunt?" *She smirked a bit.* "Romance?~"

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Dec-20 06:59 PM

*he made a disgusted face* “ewwww Aunty Sky!”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 24-Dec-20 06:59 PM

*She chuckled a bit.* "This is why I'm the funnier aunt." *She ruffled his hair and want back to diving.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 24-Dec-20 10:42 PM

“Oh?” *He felt her skin get warmer against his.* “What kind of other things?” *Maybe it was a romantic question but he really was curious and didn’t know....or did he?*

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 10:49 PM

*She cast a glance over at Nazran and Sky before turning around in his arms, resting hers around his neck. She pulled him towards her, getting up on her tippy toes and whispering in Rownan’s ear as she played with his hair with her fingers. What she said would’ve made anyone blush, and she hoped it didn’t make him **faint**, but he had asked and she was....feeling a bit **warm** for someone so close to an Andorian. As if to make her point, she pressed a kiss to the skin right behind his ear before pulling away, looking up at him to gauge his reaction* (edited)

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Lt. Girak Mayott 24-Dec-20 11:07 PM

*As she whispered in his ear his inocente smile slowly vanished to a more serious then amazed look as his eyes widened.* “Ohh...oh I see..” *Wow, yes he did blushed and nervously started to laugh not knowing what to say after that. Had Ran heard? Hopefully not.* “I uhhh...I guess I uhhh...” *He cleared his throat and ruffled his hair.* “We should finish this conversation another time. You want to go for a dip in the pool?” *It was the first thing that came to mind.*

Artistic\_Almanac 24-Dec-20 11:13 PM

*She took his face in her hands, squishing his cheeks* “awww I can’t believe that’s your response” *she said, half playfully, half disappointed. She reached up, wrapping her arms around his neck before kissing a spot on his neck, her hair hiding what she was doing from the other two. Thank goodness for wavy hair, it would merely look like she was hugging him* “I know you’re nervous and honestly I am too but....I can’t change how you make me feel or what you make me want...” *she whispered softly, to him, releasing his neck from her lips to rest her head against his shoulder.*

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Lt. Girak Mayott 25-Dec-20 09:05 AM

*He held her close as she kissed his neck and nuzzled her hair.* “Perhaps someday we will. I have strong feelings for you too.” *He glanced over at Ran and Sky to make sure they were okay and not watching them.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 09:08 AM

*Sky popped up besides the two lovebirds.* "You guys gonna get your feet wet or what? Cuddles and kisses are for when you two have more privacy." *She gave a wink and grinnend.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 10:23 AM

*She flushed and sighed. Whelp, she’d just have to make do with the knot in her belly. She pressed a kiss to Rownan’s lips and then turned, running and jumped into the pool with a big splash.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 25-Dec-20 10:24 AM

“Whoa! Mommy has moves!!!” *he said, holding into the side again with a big grin on his face*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 10:26 AM

*She chuckled and swam on her back towards Ral.* "You, girl, know how to make a splash." *She chuckled and floated on her back.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 25-Dec-20 12:11 PM

*He watched her run off and walked over to the pool himself stepping in and swimming over towards the group.* “Oh no Ran here comes an ice shark ready to eat you!”

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 02:46 PM

*She grinned at Sky, pulling herself out of the water and sitting poolside. She pulled her hair to one side and wrang it out.* “practice is everything” *she said with a laugh*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 25-Dec-20 02:46 PM

\*he heard his father and let out a playful scream, pushing off the side and paddling away as fast as he could manage.I

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 02:48 PM

"You don't say." *She laughed as she hanged on the edge of the pool.* "So, Ral. How've you been?" *She made sure the two boys weren't listening.* "How're you with Row?" *She smirked.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 25-Dec-20 04:09 PM

*He pretended to go as fast as he could but let Ran have a head start.* “Chomp chomp chomp I enjoy eating little boys. Aaahhhh!”

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 07:48 PM

*She chuckled as she watched the boys go by and then sighed* “I’m a bit....stirred up. Restless? I don’t know how to explain....” *she said, a red tint rising to her cheeks*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 25-Dec-20 07:48 PM

*he screamed* “noooooooooooooooo!!!!!” *he yelled out, giggling as he continued to swim away.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 07:51 PM

*She chuckled.* "Maybe ask Row for some more... *Intimate* time. It helps me when I'm stressed." *She blushed a bit.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 07:53 PM

*She blushed harder* “actually...we haven’t Umm...*you know*....at all. In any way...”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 07:57 PM

"You kidding?" *She raised an eyebrow.* "Ral, maybe it's time for the next step." *She got out of the pool, sitting besides her.* "I mean, Kir unofficially proposed to me the other day, I'm curious when the proper one will come.~"

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:00 PM

*She sighed, pulling her knees to her chest and wrapping her arms around them* “well I mean....I don’t want to push him and our lives are *so* weird right now, I don’t think it helps. I mean, to be not married and not intimate, but have an eight year old child...plus it’s only been...well honestly I don’t even know. I have six extra months on him...” *she coughed, she probably shouldn’t have said that* “what I mean is....I don’t want to scare him off....even if I’m a bit...*frustrated.*”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:04 PM

"I might know someone who's willing to help get rid of that frustration. It isn't me, but a very close friend." *She smirked a bit.* "I can give you her quarter location if you'd like?"

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:06 PM

*Her eyebrows shot up* “I wouldn’t *dare* cheat on Row Sky.” *she said in a hushed voice, a frown on her face. She was surprised her friend would even suggest something like that*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:08 PM

"Hey! I don't know what kind of relationship you have. I mean, she has an open relationship, I'm in a closed one." *She shrugged, booping her nose.* "I'm sorry, ok?"

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:09 PM

*She swallowed and sighed* “loyalty means everything to me. And besides....I love Rownan and I don’t think- no. I don’t *want* to ever love someone else.”

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:11 PM

*She chuckled and put an arm around her in a pretty nonchalant way.* "Is love as friends off-limits as well?" *She grinned and raised an eyebrow.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:12 PM

*She laughed, rolling her eyes* “that’s different any you know it.” *she said, sticking her tongue out at Sky*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:13 PM

*She smiled evilishly and pulled slightly at her tongue.* "Do that again, and I'll rip it out." *She chuckled a bit, leaning over the edge. (An easy target no less)*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:16 PM

*She grinned devilishly and gave Sky a playful shove towards the pool water, not so hard that she might get hurt, but enough that she might fall in*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:17 PM

*She did fall in with a soft squeeck. She popped up a few seconds later, grabbing Ral's feet and pulling her in with a grin that could only be described as true evil.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:23 PM

*She let out a peal of laughter as Sky pulled her in as well, popping up next to her after a few seconds* “you’re terrible” *she said, laughing as she splashed water at her*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:23 PM

"Says you." *She grinned and splashed back.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:34 PM

*She laughed, putting her hands up as if to protect herself. Which literally did nothing, so she wasn’t sure why she did.* “oh yeah, I’m sure Kir disagrees”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:36 PM

"Well, maybe. He does think I'm one of the sweetest people on the ship." *She dived a bit, her eyes poking up from the surface as she hid a blush.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:41 PM

*She sighed, a bit wistfully* “enough to ask you to marry him yeah...”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:43 PM

"Not yet, almost." *She grinned a bit.* "You know, you really shoud try to find the next step in your relationship. It would benefit you both." *She smirked as she saluted and went under, sitting on the bottom.*

Artistic\_Almanac 25-Dec-20 08:56 PM

*She sighed, looking over at Row and Nazran* “I don’t even know where we go from here...” *she said quietly with a small frown. She shook her head, diving into the water and swimming across the pool to the empty side, exiting* “I’ll be right back!” *she called over to the others, grabbing a towel and stepping into the sauna*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 08:57 PM

*She popped up, smirking slightly.* "I wonder what you're gonna do." *She mumbled to herself as she went back under.*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 25-Dec-20 09:06 PM

*Seeing the 'right back' was now becoming close to 30 minutes, she decided to go in after her. She didn't want her friend to be in trouble.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 26-Dec-20 09:22 AM

*Rownan wasn’t paying attention to the girls as he quickly caught up to Ran and half tackled half grabbed him.* “Om nom nom tasty!” *He tickles him but makes sure not to go too far since they are after all in water.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 09:31 AM

*he shrieked playfully* “oh noooooo!!!! The shark got me!!! Ahhhhhhhhhh-ahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!”

Lt. Girak Mayott 26-Dec-20 04:46 PM

“Hold your breath!” *He shouted as they both went underwater and came back up.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 05:33 PM

*He did as his father said, holding his breath as he dunked them both, laughing when they came back up.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 26-Dec-20 06:34 PM

*He was so happy to see little Ran laugh.* “This isn’t your first time swimming is it?”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 06:35 PM

*he hummed, wading in the water as he thought* “it’s my first time in water. Back then we had to put our water through the big replicator to make sure there was enough to drink, so we didn’t have a pool. Sometimes you and I would space swim though!”

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 07:44 PM

*She grinned softly, grabbing Sky’s hand and running for the deep end of the pool, jumping into a cannonball and attempting to pull Sky in with her*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 26-Dec-20 07:45 PM

*She chuckled and jumped in with her, making a giant splash. Though she stayed underwater for quite some time. She really liked being submerged, didn't she?*

Lt. Girak Mayott 26-Dec-20 08:17 PM

*Rownan heard a splash and looked over to see the two swimming before turning back to Ran.* “How do you space swim Nazran?”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 08:22 PM

*He grinned, shrugging a little* “you turn off the gravity”

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 08:23 PM

*She swam under the water, getting closer and closer to the boys before popping out behind Rownan and pouncing on him, pretending to eat his shoulder* “the leopard shark attacks its prey!”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 26-Dec-20 08:24 PM

*She swam under Ran and stood up, lifting him on her shoulders.* "And she has a partner!" *She chuckled, holding Ran's feet so that he wouldn't fall off.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 08:30 PM

*He screamed with delight as he was lifted out of the water, looping his arms around her neck to hold on for a moment.* “ooo! Poultry fight!” *he said, motioning for Sky to move forward so they could [playfullu] attack his parents*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 26-Dec-20 08:31 PM

"Oh, it's on, kiddo." *She chuckled and walked over the surface towards the two lovebirds.*

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 08:31 PM

*She laughed* “I bet we could take you two!” *she said, gracefully scaling Row and sitting on his shoulders* “don’t drop me please!” *she whispered with a laugh to him*

Lt. Girak Mayott 26-Dec-20 08:56 PM

*Well that makes sense. His attention then turned to Nazral and Sky as the swam, and splashed over to them. He held onto Nazral’s legs as he stood up straight.* “I won’t, err try not to.” *He wobbled then laughed.* “Wait there is an earth game similar to this called...fried hen or something.”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 26-Dec-20 09:00 PM

"Back in my town, we called it 'trying to push the person in top off the person below.'" *She chuckled and walked over to the pair, giving Ran's feet a squeeze with a grin.*

Artistic\_Almanac 26-Dec-20 09:01 PM

*She laughed* “well you’re all wrong. It’s called Chicken.” *she said, leaning forward a bit to lock hands with Nazran and ‘fighting’ him for water dominance*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 26-Dec-20 09:01 PM

“We’re gonna beat you and daddy for sure! In fact, I’d bet on it!”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 26-Dec-20 09:03 PM

*She chuckled and looked up at Ran.* "Whatcha wanna bet on it?" *She grinned and gained a strong footing, making sure she won't budge due to the constant fighting upstairs.*

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 11:38 AM

*She chuckled, leaning over to tickle Nazran* “the tickle monster attacks!!!”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 11:39 AM

*he shrieked and laughed* “that’s not fair!!!”

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 12:50 PM

*Rownan does his best to keep his balance with her on his shoulders. When she leaned forward he tips and accidentally drops her as he falls into the water.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 12:51 PM

*She chuckled a bit as Ral went under.* "Row!" *She chuckled and got Ran off of her carefully.*

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 08:27 PM

*She sputtered, coming up from under the water and swimming to grab the side of the pool, coughing. She hadn’t expected him to drop her. She knew it was stupid but, she was already upset and that really didn’t help. She pulled herself out of the pool and made her way over to their stuff, grabbing a towel and drying off* “Come on Nazran, we’re leaving.” *she said a bit flatly, trying to keep from crying.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 08:28 PM

*he pulled himself out of the pool with a frown* “but mom! We basically just got here!” *he said, going over to her with a big pouty face, standing there as she toweled him off a bit aggressively*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 08:28 PM

*She looked up, at Ral.* "Ral... Please..." *She swam over to her, whispering.* "Leaving now won't make things better, it was an accident, they happen. Please, don't leave now."

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 08:34 PM

*She took a deep breath* “no. Coming here was a terrible idea. I don’t want to make Vale any more angry. I should have thought more about it. It’s almost time for dinner anyways and Nazran needs to clean up his drawings from this morning, don’t you sweet heart?” *she looked down at his face and swallowed. This was so hard. Was she going to punish him because of her own feelings? She sighed, pulling the towel away* “you go play with your aunt and you father, I’ll go get dinner ready.” *she booped him gently on the nose and stood up*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 08:35 PM

*he frowned* “but mom....I want you to stay...” *he said, tugging at her arm to try to keep her from packing her things* “please don’t go mommy....”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 08:38 PM

*She got out of the water, holding Ral's hand, taking her to a private corner.* "Ok, listen here. You can leave and be upset like hell because he lost balance by accident, or you can girl up and look back at it and laugh. Look, Ral. Stop making excuses to get away from situations, just tell the truth..." *She sighed a bit.* "I always tell the truth towards Kir and we can help one another better nowadays thanks to it. So please, don't leave like this."

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 08:39 PM

*Rownan was so confused as the two girls talked to one another. He didn’t expect his accident to make her so mad.* “Nazral I’m sorry did I hurt you? What’s going on?” *He got out of the water and stood next to Ran.*

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 08:53 PM

*She pulled her hand away from Skys* “well forgive me for not being *perfect*.” *she said a bit pointedly to her. She looked over at Rownan and Nazran’s confused faces. Oh gods it hurt. They both had the same expression, almost literally. She swallowed and took a deep breath* “I can’t- I...I don’t want to say something I’m going to regret” *she said, sidestepping Sky and grabbing her tee shirt, pulling it back on. She felt stupid, trying to look nice and play a role that she wasn’t fit for. She knew she wasn’t some drop dead gorgeous woman, and she shouldn’t have tried to be one.* “Excuse me.” *she said, stepping around the boys, covering her mouth as she went to leave.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 08:55 PM

*He watched in confusion as Sky pulled his mother away, looking up at his father when he joined him. He was about to say something when he watched, upset, as she walked around them to leave. He tugged on his fathers arm* “daddy...I think mommy’s crying” *he looked confused, and hurt*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 27-Dec-20 08:56 PM

*She sighed and fell back into the water.* "Can't say I didn't try..."

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 09:03 PM

*he released his father and called after her* “Mommy wait! Please! Mommy!! Please don’t leave us again!!”

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 09:08 PM

*She stopped at the door and swallowed. She stood there for a moment, her body shaking as she sobbed quietly. Not just because of the frustration, but because she loved both of her boys so much, and she was just hurting them. But what could she do about all the internal turmoil she felt? Between everything she had seen, and coming back and trying to figure out what their lives were supposed to be now...*

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

"Ral..." *She popped up, looking at her.* "Be honest..."

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 09:16 PM

*She stopped, sinking down into a squatting position and crying into her knees*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 09:17 PM

“mommy!!” *he cried out, rushing to her side. He didn’t really know what to do, but he wrapped his arms around her and gave her a hug* “it’s okay mommy...please don’t cry...”

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 09:23 PM

“Hey Nazran, Nazral come back!” It was too late, they had already taken off so he went after them.\* “Nazran what’s going on? Please tell us.” *He bent down and put an arm around here while looking up at Sky for help. What was going on here?*

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 09:27 PM

*She wrapped her arms around Nazran and help him close, sniffling as she returned his hug. She looked up at Rownan when he walked over and then looked away again* “I just...I don’t know...I don’t know...” *she wiped her eyes, looking at Nazran again* “you give the best hugs baby.” *she said, sniffling and holding his hands in hers*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 09:28 PM

*he frowned when his father called his mother by his name, but was redirected when she took his hands. He smiled at her* “I don’t want you to feel sad mommy...”

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 10:22 PM

*Rownan wasn’t sure what to do. Maybe she had lots of emotions building up that they all come out in tears.* “Would you like some time alone? I can take Nazran.”

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 10:23 PM

*She stood up and swallowed, a hand on Nazran’s head* “I....I want some alone time **with** you Row...” *she said, her face a bit flushed*

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 10:43 PM

*He looked at her, then Ran, then back at her again.* “Now? But this isn’t a good time. I mean we should really talk about this...err how about later tonight we can discuss more okay?” *He didn’t want to say too much in front of Nazran.*

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 10:55 PM

*She flushed* “I don’t mean like *that*. I mean...**yes** like that would be nice but, I also just want to spend time with you. Sky could watch him for a little bit, you’d like that wouldn’t you Nazran? To hang out with Aunty Sky for a little bit?” *she got down on his level* “think about it, you could swim, and then you could come home and watch movies in mommy and daddy’s room and eat snacks!”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 10:56 PM

*He hummed. It did sound tempting. He looked at his parents and then over at Sky and then back, unsure of what choice he wanted to make.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 27-Dec-20 11:00 PM

*He smiled down at Ran then turned to Nazral.* “Tell you what, there is a Christmas ball happening and I think that would be a great way for us to get some alone time together.”

Artistic\_Almanac 27-Dec-20 11:05 PM

*She hummed, thinking, that wasn’t too far off. She swallowed and nodded. It might be easier than something so sudden* “yeah...okay that sounds like it could be fun”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 27-Dec-20 11:05 PM

“soooo...pool time?”

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 28-Dec-20 05:32 PM

*She chuckled a bit.* "I'll be here all day if I get the chance." *She grinned a bit as she floated in the water.*

Lt. Girak Mayott 29-Dec-20 12:16 AM

*Rownan stood up and ruffled Ran’s wet red hair.* “You go have fun. I need to be heading out.” *He gave Nazran a smile.* “I’ll see you tomorrow night then for the ball.” (End bubble)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 06:59 PM

*Vale dived into the pool as soon as she could swimming under water.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:10 PM

*Darin entered the pool area and walked with purpose towards an open lane. He always adored his morning work out routine. Not for the exercise. That was dreadful. It was the water he loved. He noticed someone else was using the pool and tactfully placed himself a few lanes away. Best to leave a polite amount of space.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 07:17 PM

*After getting used to the water Vale started to speed up actually swimming in her lane. She was sure for a moment she caught a stray thought. Someone looking at her a cardassian looking at her. She ignored it till she was sure it happened again. Vale looked over into the other lane to try to calm herself down. It didnt work as she got to see scales. It shocked her enough that she started to splash in the water. She swam to the end and climbed out the pool rather noisily and sat on the side. Maybe it was just her mind playing tricks on her.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:22 PM

*Darin started his usual stretches. Fingers to touch his toes, one arm across another. It was only at the commotion in the water that he looked up, eyeing Vale curiously. He tilted his head slightly.* “Are you alright, miss?” *He called over.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 07:25 PM

*Vale blinked a few times. Nope a cardassian. She was glad at least she was doing better now and it hadnt set off a full blown PTSD attack* “I’m... I’m as fine as I’ll ever be. You are a cardassian?”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:31 PM

*Darin blinked and glanced down at himself with a frown. This happened sometimes. It was to be expected He looked to Vale,* “Ah- yes I am. If I’m making you uncomfortable I can come back later.” *He reached for his towel.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 07:35 PM

“No don’t do that you really don’t have to. It’s just me being an idiot.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:40 PM

*He shook his head,* “Not at all,” *Darin gave her a soft smile,* “Besides I just forgot I have- uh- something to do- in the lab.” *He nodded but knew the sentence sounded lame.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 07:41 PM

“Liar.” *Vale smiled to. Make her statement sound less harsh.* “That never works on a betazoid you know.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:45 PM

“Yeah,” *He scratched the back of his head chuckling,* “Had to try it.” *He set the towel back on the side of the pool,* “If you really don’t mind... I would like to swim a bit. I need the exercise.” *He gestured to his slender physique.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 07:53 PM

*Vale anted to look away as part of her mind was reacting with real horror at looks at a half naked cardassian. The other half though wanted to keep looking. He really was fit. He could have done well in security.* “Go ahead. I’m not stopping you... though isnt it a bit cold? I thought your people preferred the heat.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 07:59 PM

*Darin dipped his toes into the pool, acclimating himself,* “We do. That was one of the trade offs I made when I joined Starfleet. To me, it’s worth a bit of cold to be able to do my work,” *He shrugged,* “I spend some time in the sauna after.” *Darin couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more going on than what he was aware of. She wasn’t shooing him away, though. That was a good sign.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 08:02 PM

“I think you can request the pool to be heated on some days. The computer can warn me at that point not to go near it. I dont like the heat.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 08:22 PM

"That's very kind of you, ma'am. It's all just a part of those trade offs I made. I won't allow myself to inconvenience others just so I can be a bit more comfortable," *Darin's smile turned somber as he gazed down at his hands,* "I wouldn't be me if I wasn't here." *and a bit of discomfort was nothing compared to the hell his life would have been trying to become a successful male scientist on Cardassia Prime with his disposition.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 08:25 PM

*Vale bot her lip and then thought best to ask. She’s not going to be hugged by this one so it’s fine.* “Do you... do you like it here in the federation? In starfleet?”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 08:32 PM

*Darin looked up, eyes bright,* "Oh- I love the federation! Most people are very nice or they're not so nice behind my back which- just fine- I understand. Besides, I get to do my work here! I guess I miss my parents sometimes," *He shrugged,* "It's been years. I'm living a life I could have only dreamed of as a child," *Darin paused, feeling that he'd spoke too much and listened too little,* "What about you? Do you like the Odyssey?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 08:37 PM

“Starfleet is my family since... since I. Was on my homeworld when the dominion took control for a short time... the odyssey is better than my last posting. Theres a lot of different types of people here. We have a floating head in a mech... theres another Cardassian aboard and theres a. Lot of betazoids.so. Many different minds that work together and fit beautifully.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 08:41 PM

*Darin nodded,* "It sounds like we are both where we're supposed to be." *He took a deep breath then carefully lowered himself into the water.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 08:42 PM

*Vale sighed.* “We have Vulcans who would want the water hotter as well you know.”

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 08:46 PM

*Darin shivered slightly,* "Really, I'm fine! But- ah- thank you." *The freeing affect of the water was still there despite the muscle numbing chill.* "It's just like taking a stroll in brisk weather," *He laughed shakily.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 08:54 PM

*Vale sighed biting her lip and divin into the water trying to use the cool blue of the water to calm herself. He was just another crew member just like herself. He wasn’t a monster. She had to ignore that part of her mind that worked only on an. Instinct that was useful back then but wasn’t now.* “Who do you think you’re fooling?” *vale said when her head broke the surface of the water and she started to swim again. The long swimsuit had a bit of drag she didn’t mind it was better for strength training to push though it. But it also hid her scars. It was bette for both of them if he didn’t see them. She hated people feeling guilty for something that wasn’t their fault or choice.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 09:09 PM

*Darin treaded water, flexing his shoulders,* "Myself, mostly," *He tried to look reassuring. Darin knew wasn't very good at it. Once his pre-swim work out was finished, Darin pushed off of the wall, beginning his laps.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 11-Jan-21 09:18 PM

*Vale swam under the water so the cold could purify her mind only coming up for air when needed. She stayed in the water just long enough that she thought the cardassian wouldn’t think she was avoiding him when she got out pulling herself onto the side. And she walked to the changing rooms. She couldn’t really get much from a sauna like most could so the next time they met would be later when she was in full uniform.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 11-Jan-21 09:25 PM

*Darin took the time to slowly finish his morning work out routine. He'd met quite a few interesting characters already. He hoped he'd made a good impression. Before finishing his work out he dove down to the bottom of the pool, tapping the deepest point. It was an old childish ritual he was loathed the idea of giving up. With one hard push be surfaced, catching his breath. A quick dip into the sauna and he would be warm enough to carry on with his day.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 09:42 PM

*James entered the pool area and jumped into the pool doing a front flip into it. He swam underneath the water for a few seconds then emerged smiling*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 09:51 PM

*James was swimming around and was doing front flip flips into the pools every so often!*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:01 PM

*She smiled slightly as she felt the air turn humid, she could see there were a few others enjoying the water. After a moment she sat on the edge of the pool and dipped her legs in.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:02 PM

"Hey! How are you?"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:05 PM

*She glanced up, slightly startled.* “I’m doing well, how are you?”

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:09 PM

"I'm good thank you, I'm sorry I made you jump. I've been jumping in and out of the pool!"

*He said it as he flipped again*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:10 PM

*Kalena walked onto the pool deck and looked around.* "It's a lot bigger than I thought it would be," *she said out loud to herself. Then, recklessly, she ran over and jumped straight in, far enough away that there was no chance of jumping on anyone.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:10 PM

"Oh hey! Another newbie I haven't met!"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:11 PM

“There seems to be a fair few of them around,” *She smiled.* “I’m Nimarah by the way,” (edited)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:12 PM

"There are! I'm James, it's a pleasure meeting you"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:13 PM

*Kalena's head popped out of the water, reentering a conversation she'd completely missed.* "I've never seen a pool this big on a starship before. And it's not even a hologram!" *She laughed as she started to swim to the edge, accidently inhaling some water in the process and spitting it out with a cough.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:13 PM

*James just smiled and giggled at her.* "we are on the flagship so expect the unexpected"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:18 PM

“I have to agree, it’s quite large!” *She glanced around to see the true scale of the pool.* “Also I don’t think humans are able to inhale most liquids comfortably,” *She added, giving Kalena a teasing smile.* (edited)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:19 PM

"Same goes to betazoids as well I assume as I am one doctor." *He smiled and watched them both*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:21 PM

"Nope. No they're not." *She agreed, feeling her cheeks begin to burn at the reminder.* "Which is why you should close your mouth while swimming, which apparently I can't do..."

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:23 PM

“Despite us descending from amphibians we can’t even breathe through our skin,” *She chuckled ad she kicked her legs slowly through the water. She glanced at Kalena.* “I’m not sure if you caught it earlier, but my name is Nimarah,” (edited)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:24 PM

"Nimarah got it and the other person is? I'm not sure even tho I should know who the crew is as second officer don't you think that's bad?" *He got out and after he said it and did a dive*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:27 PM

"Nimarah," *she repeated thoughtfully, before realizing how that could be misconstrued.* "That's not my name too! That would be weird. It's just... I know I've heard that name somewhere before..." *Her brows furrowed in thought, too distracted by the mystery to listen to the other man at the moment.* "I know! You're my roommate!" *That solved, her brain finally registered the other comment.* "Second officer!?" *Kalena squeaked, immediately trying to come to attention and forgetting she was treading water, which led to her promptly vanishing underwater for a moment, and coming up sputtering.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:30 PM

*Nim stiffened then relaxed.* “Kalena Miren I presume?” *She asked, half concerned and half amused.* “Please be careful.\*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:31 PM

*He just giggled and went to help Kalena back to the surface.* "It's fine honestly. I'm off duty please call me James" *He just smiled being happy with mixing with the crew* (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 11-Jan-21 10:32 PM

*Curiously Beken made his way into the area, still wearing a loose fitting, flamboyantly patterned button-up over his swimming shorts. It wasn't often that he engaged in such activities, but he figured if he was going to get to know the others on this ship then he had better actually be around them. He set down his bag of things on a nearby chair and ran clawed fingernails through his hair while glancing over at the pool. He noticed at least one familiar face.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:36 PM

*She instinctively pushed away as soon as he touched her. Kalena knew she could swim fine, but all these people kept surprising her.* "Yes sir," *She said, already ignoring his informal request. It wasn't like she expected to meet senior staff members for the first time in the swimming pool, of all places.* *Just to be on the safe side, she went to the edge and hopped up to sit near Nimarah.* "That's me," *she replied, rather miserable that she was meeting these people while trying to accidently drown herself.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:39 PM

*He just nodded and smiled keeping his distance. From the women in case others join, he simply just was thinking about the Athena at this time when she went to the other side. Maybe they could be members of the Athena*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:42 PM

*She rolled her shoulders, and shook her head almost imperceptibly.* “So besides this pool what do you guys do for fun around here? I’ve mostly been cooped up in the medical wing since I boarded,”

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:43 PM

"I've been sorting my crew members for the Athena and been enjoying time seeing the crew as it's nice to speak to people and not feel cooped up"

Lt. JG Beken Rex 11-Jan-21 10:46 PM

*He kicked off his shoes and stepped carefully closer to the water. If it was cold this wasn't going to go down easy. He began idly plucking at the buttons of his shirt as he knelt down at the edge of the pool, listening in on the conversation the others were having.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:48 PM

"There's the holodeck! And a lot of gardens apparently? And this deck! This is my first time down here and it's great! There's a sauna and a spa too? I saw the doors on the way." *Kalena stopped, trying to think of anything else. It didn't seem like much when she said it out loud. Her eyes were drawn to another officer, because wow his shirt was bright. Did Ferengi ears come that small?*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:49 PM

*he nodded*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:51 PM

*Nim followed her gaze and blinked, ah yes. That shirt was truly something to behold.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 11-Jan-21 10:53 PM

*That shirt wasn't going to be on much longer as Beken struggled a bit with the last button and pulled the pesky fabric off himself, throwing to the side by the edge of the pool. He cracked his neck, unable to keep his curious gaze off the other's for much longer. Bright green eyes looked at each of the individuals with genuine intrigue.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:53 PM

*he smiled*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 11-Jan-21 10:53 PM

*T'Pel, bubbled, walked in dressed in a long robe, and headed toward a recliner and gently stepped out of her slip on shoes.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 10:55 PM

*Kalena's eyes, equally bright but blue instead of green, widened when his met hers, and her gaze immediately shifted to her knees, embarrassed to have been caught staring.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:56 PM

"Hey Tpel!"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 10:56 PM

*She smiled briefly at him and gave a small wave before kicking her feet in the water, splashing a little. She turned to see who James was talking to, nearly toppling into the water in the process.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 11-Jan-21 10:57 PM

*he checked if they was okay*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 11-Jan-21 11:00 PM

*A small chuckle left the man's mouth as he watched everyone's reactions. He was used to being stared at, so it was nothing new. Slowly he eased his legs into the water, toes curling a bit as he shivered at the temperature difference. Damn, it was a bit chilly. He couldn't complain though, what with how sensitive his skin tended to be. After a moment he completely slipped into the water, letting out a bit of a triumphant ~~pained~~ groan at managing to overcome the coolness.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 11:02 PM

*After a moment she stood and moved to a safe distance before diving into the water, it was refreshing and she stayed under for a few seconds before resurfacing near the group.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 11-Jan-21 11:04 PM

*T'Pel gave James a nod in greeting as she pulled her data padd out of her robe pocket and set it on the small table next to the chair. However, much like a cat, she was unsure she wanted to get close just yet and took a seat to watch for a bit. Still undecided on whether or not she wanted to swim.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 11:11 PM

"I wish I could do-" *Oh shit, did she say that out loud?* "That." *Might as well finish it at that point. Nimarah's dive looked graceful compared to Kalena's earlier jump. Maybe she got points for bravery? Unlike the ferengi guy inching ever so slowly in.*

Lt. Jason Isker 11-Jan-21 11:16 PM

*since the author is not as sleepy as he things he lets jason slide into the scenery, cause why not. He walks in with a towel over his head and in freetime clothes and his communicator loosely stuck to his shirt*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 11:17 PM

“It takes some practice, but it’s not as hard as it may seem,” *Nim smiled as she leaned on the pool edge.* “I could show you if you’d like,”

Lt. JG Beken Rex 11-Jan-21 11:18 PM

*The 'Ferengi guy' was a bit of a prude when it came to water. Being spoiled by the warmth of specially designed showers meant to imitate the temperature and rainfall of a rainforest climate meant pools were a big hit or miss. Hot tubs were always a win for him, however. He laughed under his breath as he pushed some hair out of his face and made his way closer toward the other's out of pure curiosity.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 11:18 PM

"Hey Jason!" *Kalena blurted out, her whole demeanor immediately brightening when she spotted someone she knew.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 11-Jan-21 11:18 PM

*T'Pel gave Jason a small wave from her lounge chair, still comfortably wrapped in her robe.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 11:21 PM

"I'm pretty sure I've inhaled enough water for one day," *Kalena admitted to Nimarah with a shrug.* "Maybe I should just sit here where I can't drown." *Then try swimming again one day when she had the pool to herself and no one was around to confuse her.*

Lt. Jason Isker 11-Jan-21 11:21 PM

*he grins and raises a hand to wave* "Hey Kalena. Did i miss anything? The poolarea is rather full today." *he nods to TPel and chuckles as he puts his stuff away*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 11:32 PM

"Not really. I don't think? I haven't been here for long. And I've never been here before, so I didn't know that it was busy. I wonder why everyone came down here then?" *Did everyone have the same whim on the same day? Strange.*

Lt. Jason Isker 11-Jan-21 11:35 PM

*hr shrugs and gets out of his shirt and shorts in a chsnging room and gets into his swim shorts* "Well, lets not waste the warm water"

Dr. Nimarah Drex 11-Jan-21 11:37 PM

“I wouldn’t say it’s warm exactly, but it’s refreshing!” *She pushed off the wall, and swam under the water before surfacing and floating on her back.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 11-Jan-21 11:38 PM

"The pool seems to either be full or devoid of life aside from bacteria. There is no in-between."

Lt. Jason Isker 11-Jan-21 11:39 PM

*he steps out and stretches a bit, twisting to the left and right* "Everythings warm when you compare it right." *he grins as he goes to the edge and lets hinself fall in the water, but hardly makes a splash*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 11-Jan-21 11:51 PM

"Alright I want to try it again," *Kalena declared as she saw everyone happy in the water.* "And I'm not going to choke this time." *She stood up, backed up a step to contemplate a dive, decided against that, then ended up jumping back in from there, which was incredibly anticlimactic.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 06:19 AM

*he resurfaces* "Okay, maybe a bit chill water but still warm enough" *he grins a bit* "Your not used to swimming are you?"

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 10:45 AM

*Walking out, she noticed the deep end had a few officers in it already talking amongst theirselves. That was all well and good, a Vulcan, a human, -no betazoid maybe? Kriosian, pretty mixed group! But at her delight, was the most unique looking Ferengi hybrid she'd ever seen floating about in the shallows. Settling down on the edge of the pool, she dipped her feet in and gave the guy a quick wave to get his attention.* "What's poppin' coinage? Got ear plugs in floating around like that?" (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 10:51 AM

*Beken blinked a bit in surprise that someone had actually sparked an interaction with him. The woman was much taller than most females and he was briefly reminded of the Klingon ladies he'd seen in his years of service. But it was easy to tell this female didn't have anywhere near Klingon tendencies.* "You talkin' to me?" *He slowly shifted himself back into a simple standing position, rubbing the back of his head and being careful not to touch his ears.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 10:57 AM

*A red eyebrow shot up in unsureness, but a side smirk quickly replaced it as she looked him over. What a genuinely unique looking guy, she had to see what this dude's story was.* "What's this, film noir? Yeah I'm talkin' to you coinage.~ What's your name?" (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 11:02 AM

*Beken's head tilted to the side a bit like a curious animal, cautiously approaching the other.* "Beken. Y'can call me Bek. I'm currently freezing my ass off, so you caught me at a spectacular time." *He pinched the bridge of his nose then slowly dragged clawed fingers out along the underside of his eyes, seeming to give himself a bit of a massage of sorts to wake himself up.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 11:08 AM

*he resurfaces besides Beken again* "Wait you are freezing? You sure you are alright?" *he grins a bit* "Can i also call you Bek?"

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 11:08 AM

"I only found this out in passing myself so I can't blame ya for not noticing, but you know there's a literal sauna just next door, right? How'd these lot lure a Ferengi into an icy pool? Might take even me a bit more than candy to lure me into that particular van." *She chuckled, giving her legs a quick swish about in the water. Yeah, this was good enough for now. Were only humans supposed to wait thirty minutes after eating to swim? That seemed like a weird thing to be worried about, but she would adhere to maybe half the rule and sit on the edge for about fifteen, that was fair, right?* (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 11:14 AM

"Feel free." *Beken gave a short nod to the curious man who had resurfaced. All this attention could probably make him combust, but for now he'd pretend everything was just fine and dandy.* "Shit, a sauna? Listen, I got full on lost on the way to medical yesterday so you can't blame me. Then I couldn't even find my quarters cause this damn handsome doctor kept poppin' up in my head. And there was this Cardassian who probably wanted to impale me but hid that fact with a smile." *The half Ferengi took in a deep breath.* "Moral of the story...I'm still gettin' used to this ship."

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 11:16 AM

"Hoho, which doc caught your attention? We have a few." *he grins and leans against the edge of the pool, wiping his hair back a bit*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 11:19 AM

"Jeez, you've had a pretty rough ride already. But trust, the people here? Not so bad, I've only been here about a week and I already feel like an estranged cousin as opposed to an all out stranger. You'll get a feel for it my guy. But I too am curious which doctor, just for giggles." *Mattie leaned forward as she spoke, eager to hear the secret crush.* (edited)

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 11:21 AM

"Maybe this handsome young lady here, or is it our snowwhite Rowan? No he probably isnt it. Shep might be a bit old, but what is age to the smite. Or is it our vulcan cold shoulder?" *he chuckles a bit*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 11:24 AM

"Hey hey! Sunshine isn't cold, he's a good guy. Don't lemme catch you slandering his good name like that again, Beta." *Whether she meant that name as short for betazoid or not-an-alpha was entirely up in the air. She was also, entirely joking.* (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 11:27 AM

*Beken shook his head, letting out a weary laugh. He repositioned himself to also lean up against the edge of the pool in between the two strangers he had just met.* "Can't say I remember his name...but he was Vulcan. Just cause I think he's a fine-ass specimen doesn't mean shit. I don't expect anyone like that to fall for his ugly mug." *He tapped his own cheek with a soft sigh, determined to change the subject to something less embarassing.* "I don't think I caught your names."

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 11:29 AM

"So it is Larkin, the silent waters strike again" *he chuckles* "Jason Isker, Comms." *he did a minisalute and chuckles* "I dont doubt that he is a sunshine Janaii." *he smirks wide*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 12-Jan-21 11:58 AM

*He just waved and smiled*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 11:59 AM

"Amatea Janaii, Medical. Though- also very good to meet you too Mr. Jason Isker from Comms." *She grinned, turning her attention back to Bec.* "You stop that, ain't nothing wrong with your face, the whole reason I'm chatting you up is because of how *neat* you look- Though nice to find out you're not so bad in terms of personality. Thought the vanity might have gone to your head."

Dr. Nimarah Drex 12-Jan-21 12:01 PM

*Nim climbed up onto the pool deck before diving in again and easily gliding through the water, she surfaced and grinned at the familiar Orion.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:04 PM

"I would tip my head if i had one on." *he chuckley* "Yeah she isnt wrong, though i must say you look a bit unusuall for a ferengi. A hybrid? Sorry if i am too direct"

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 12-Jan-21 12:04 PM

"Well it's a pleasure being with you all but I best get going" *He bowed a little and left* (Didn't want to hold anyone up I got irl stuff to deal with)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:09 PM

"You know me, sexiest man in the galaxy." *Beken jested with an amused snort, pushing his hair back out of his face.* "Beken Rex, Engineering. Don't really know how I feel about the whole 'hybrid' thing, but yeah. Mom's a classic human. Dad's a Ferengi." *He pushed himself up out of the pool with a little shiver, hugging his own waist a bit.* "Big reason why I like to stay down in engineering. People don't ask so many questions."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:11 PM

"Oh yeah? Shy about it?" *She questioned, continuing to swish her lower legs about in the water. Not enough to splash, but enough to whirl the water a bit.* "There's a ton of hybrids here I've noticed, you'll fit right in. Though if it's something worth being shamed over, I don't think anyone would or was gonna say anything. And if they do? I'll slap on the brig time for you for breaking their jaw, yeah?" (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:13 PM

"Nothin' like a big ol' strong lady to fuck people up for ya." *He let out a soft snicker, glancing over at her with a toothy grin.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:16 PM

"Hey, being a hybrid is absolutely no issue. You are the best of both" *he nods a bit* "Dont let anyone else tell you something different. But if you need help, come to us, there wont be witnesses." *he grins and puts his head under water and resurfaces*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:18 PM

"Oh, I like you." *She nodded with a chuckle, leaning back onto her hands, she suddenly wished the pool were a bit warmer so she could dip under like Jason had. But it was just a touch too cold for her as well.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:20 PM

"Thanks. 'preciate the attitude." *Beken's smile softened as he raked his fingers through his hair to try and get it to be somewhat presentable.* "You seem like a decent bunch. I look forward to not dying with you all."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:21 PM

*Kalena had been floating contently for a while, avoiding inhaling water by ignoring everyone else. But finally the conversation caught her ear again, mainly because the topic distressed her.* “Who’s doesn’t like hybrids?” *Her head turned to look at the speakers.* “That’s mean.” *There were enough terribly strange creatures - like her unfortunate self - in the universe without worrying about inter species relationships too.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:23 PM

*"I might die in a second"* *he swims over to Janaii* "Lady of the pool, would you lend me your hand? I am in need of assistance" *he raises a hand to her* "Decent? We are the best." *he chuckles and feels Mirens vibes from behind him*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:25 PM

*Beken couldn't help but laugh at a thought that came into his head.* "That reminds me...the Doc asked me about interspecies sexual relations. Is that somethin' that happens often?" *He let out a nervous breath, letting his laughter die down as he scratched at his cheek.* "'Round here I mean." (edited)

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:27 PM

"Assistance? You alright?" *Medical mode kicked in and she scanned him over visually. Was he getting locked up, needed a hand out? She got a modicum of a worried doubt in her mind and quickly took hold of his hand to help him before turning to Bec.* "I dunno, just got here, haven't really had a chance to scope out the single population just yet, but with the amount of hybrids here, I imagine it's a thing that happens a lot no matter where you go."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:28 PM

*This was why she’d been happily ignoring people. One minute she’d been complaining about discrimination. And now the topic had turned to... sex? Her head whipped around to look at him in such shock that she forgot to tread water, and promptly went under for a second before pushing up again.* “No! Well... I don’t know. Maybe? If the doctor asked you about it that probably means there’s a good chance right?”

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:29 PM

*his grin widens as he looks to her* "I am sorry in advance" *he puts his feet against the poolwall and pushes against it, holding her hand firmly as he almost jumps out of the water to the inside of the pool, pulling Amatea with him*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:32 PM

*Beken smiled cheekily at Kalena.* "I was kind of caught off guard. He either was medically examining me or doing the Vulcan form of oggling. Either way, I amused myself." *He watched the shenanigans that were happening in front of him, getting splashed with the water from the impact and letting out a good-hearted laugh.* (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 12:32 PM

*Then there was one more impossible person that... should probably not have existed... entering the pool at the warmer end. A red-haired Cardassian with darker skin than most of her brethren and... bright golden eyes. She slipped in, content as could be, and went off on good, long strokes around the pool.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:33 PM

*No sooner had she blinked in confusion at Jason's words, she was promptly yanked off the poolside with a half-garbled shriek before she went beneath the water's surface with a splash. She rose back up quickly, whipping around to face Jason with a shocked expression.* "You actual dick!?" *But a laugh shortly followed her accusation, splashing him with a handful of water in retribution.*

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Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:35 PM

*he resurfaces and laughs wholeheartedly* "I am sorry but i couldnt resist" *he splashes a bit of water back* "You looked so longingly at the water, thought i had to help you a bit." *he laughs, inhales a bit of water and coughs and lauhhs again*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:36 PM

*She gasped as Jason pulled Mattie into the pool. That looked rude. But they were laughing? So maybe not?* “Probably medically examining. I don’t think Vulcans can ogle people.” *The words came off hand and were surprisingly calm for her, probably because she was distracted by the commotion.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:37 PM

"I think then *can*, more like they don't." *A soft chuckle left Beken's lips as he curiously looked over the woman.* "The name's Beken. Yours?"

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:40 PM

"I'll help you into an induced coma next time!" *The war of giants had begun, and no sooner had he surfaced, she nearly canonballed on-top of him, shoving him down under the water with an even bigger splash before resurfacing nearby. Back to business.* "Oh Vulcans *absolutely* ogle, but they just don't make it obvious."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:41 PM

“Kalena.” *She introduced herself, swimming over to the side so she could hook an arm around the edge. Probably a good idea if she was going to keep talking to people, given today’s experience.* “Kalena Miren. Helmsman- helmswoman? Person? I’ve always wondered... never mind!”

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:42 PM

*he smirks underwater as he grabs her feet and pulls her underwater as he rolled sideways, then resurfaces to get some air* "you want war? I can give you that." *he laughs*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:43 PM

"Pleasure to meet you, darlin'. Helmswoman sounds powerful, you should stick with that." *Beken gave a short wink at Kalena before glancing back over at Mattie. He pressed the back of his hand against his forehead dramatically and put on a tone of voice much more feminine than usual.* "Oh, to be oggled by a Vulcan. To be torn apart piece by piece in the most logical way possible."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 12:46 PM

*Ellou snickered to herself underwater, having caught traces of their conversation. Faint, muffled by the sound of the waves, but audible. She began a route away from the group as she approached them. Let them have their fun in peace, she thought. Besides, she wasn't the most keen on being ogled at today.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 12:50 PM

"Oh it's definitely something else, they're actually a hell of a lov-" *She couldn't continue her conversation as she was, once again, dragged beneath the water with another splash. Weren't there ship mandated rules that said no rough-housing in and around the pool? Certainly this counted towards it. But immediately disregarding safety rules, she shoved her feet behind Jason's ankles, knocking him back down into the water as she surfaced again.* "Bek the water is actually really nice..once you're used to it, wanna try to jump in?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:51 PM

*She almost wished she wasn’t holding into the edge, because at least then she could have fallen back beneath the water to hide her blush. This whole conversation was making her feel more uncomfortable in her skin than normal, which was quite a feat. Then thankfully, the conversation turned to the pool. Like talking about the weather.* “We can ask the computer to heat the water a bit too! I’m not cold, but if you guys are cold I’m sure no one would mind?”

Dr. Nimarah Drex 12-Jan-21 12:52 PM

*Nim climbed up on the edge and found a towel, trying to decide what she wanted to do.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 12:54 PM

*Beken let out a fake, soft sob at Mattie's comment.* "Don't tempt me with something I can't have." *He shook his head a bit and slipped his legs into the water again, leaning forward.* "Heat would be great. I'm sure that Cardassian would appreciate it." *He nodded toward @Ensign Nelyv Etrei who he picked up on a while back, ears far too sensitive not to.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 12:56 PM

*just as he wanted to say anything all he saw was water* *"Oh you are on"* *he dives under her and lifts her up so that she sits on his shoulders and then lets himself fall backwards, having made sure nobody was behind them beforehand*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 12:57 PM

*Ellou didn't exactly hear what he said. Nonetheless she swam over to the side of the pool and pulled herself out, sitting on the tiles and stretching.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 12:59 PM

“What Cardassian? No one here is a...” *Her gaze finally followed Beken’s nod, and Kalena realized her mistake.* “Cardassian.” *She finished.* “There’s one. I need to sew my mouth shut and never speak again. That will fix all my problems.”

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:00 PM

"Kalena, darlin'. Deep breath. No need to be so tense." *He gave the woman a gentle nudge on the arm with his knuckles.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:02 PM

"Hey, if I can do it, anyone can. Just, I dunno, make conversation, make them talk about their self, most guys *love that.* And once they're good and buttered up and the inclination is right just, ask. They like the whole straightforward, no bullshit route. I've gotten denied before..buuut it's also worked heavily and directly in my favor~ That is if you like guys. Girls? I dunno so much, I like to flirt with girls, not sleep with girls." *She gave a shrug to Bek, hoping that helped some, but was quickly whisked out of the water and onto the Betazoid's shoulders before promptly back-flopping again into the water with a screech. This absolute bastard just didn't give up did he!? Surfacing with a heave, having swallowed a bit of water, she cued a time-out hand signal with a cough.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:02 PM

*Darin slipped back into the pool area to see it overflowing with people. He froze, glancing around. Oh, no.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 01:04 PM

*no this bastard didnt know how to give up but saw her signal for a cease fire as he grins and swims around her* "I wanted to warn you that i bite back" *he chuckles a bit* "But she isnt wrong Bek, the straight forward approach usually works best."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 01:05 PM

*She jerked at his gentle nudge, pulling her arm back without replacing another limb as her support, then scrambling for a moment as she remembered to tread water again.* “If you can figure out how,” *She declared without thinking.* “You can replace my counselor.”

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:05 PM

"Not exactly sure what I like...'kinda have a type, I think." *Beken mused to himself, his answer short but his mind buzzing thinking about the advice he was just given by Mattie. Talk about themselves, huh? He didn't exactly think his form of 'buttering up' would be very efficient in landing a romantic escapade. Plus he had only quite literally just gotten on the ship. The change of atmosphere compared to previous vessels he had been on was stark. It seemed people were actually able to form bonds here, and that's what made him genuinely curious.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:06 PM

"Bite back? Dude you *started this*! But imma remember this, I'm going to *actually* bite you when you least expect it." *She chuckled, but it turned into another quick cough. Yeah, pool water? Gross. She waded back over to Bek and Kalena, done water wrestling for the moment.* "Sometimes it's better to not have a type though, then you can be open to all options." (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:08 PM

*Beken chuckled softly, watching Mattie escape and Kalena fluster. It was out of the corner of his eye that he noticed a familiar face, brow ridge raising automatically. He made eye contact with @EntropyAlwaysWins without much hesitance, a mischievous looking grin still lingering on his lips.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 01:08 PM

*Another Cardassian! How interesting. Her people were rare enough in Federation space; seeing another was a rare sight indeed. She hopped out of the pool and slinked over with a big, snakelike grin on her lips.* "Hello!"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 01:10 PM

*vale walked in again grumbling. There was the cardassian again. Oh well she’d have to deal with it. Oh even worse. She walked to. The diving board and picked the right time when it was safe and she jumped into the water attempting to make the biggest splash possible. She had to time it because she didnt want to land on anyone.*

Dr. Nimarah Drex 12-Jan-21 01:10 PM

*She headed into the change rooms.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 01:12 PM

"Carefull, i might enjoy that." *he chuckles and swims back to the edge* "Hated it that much?" *he looks to janaii and then hears the splash behind him and turns around*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 01:15 PM

“Bye Nimarah!” *She called out as she saw her roommate leaving. She didn’t even say goodbye. That couldn’t be a good sign? Kalena really wanted to be friends with her roommate. The last one had barely talked to her at all, before almost getting the commander - now captain - killed and leaving in a hurry.* *Maybe she just had horrible luck with roommates.*

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 01:17 PM

*A bit late, but in a good fashion, she entered the pool and sat down her towel. She then walked to the deep end and simply jumped in with a small hop. When she reached the bottom, she simply sat there, holding her breath and closing her eyes as she enjoyed some time alone.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:17 PM

*Darin met Beken’s eye, unable to hide his discomfort, he looked away quickly. As Ellouina approached, Darin took an unconscious step backward,* “Ah- hello-“ *It probably wasn’t polite to search for a way out, but glanced towards the changing room door.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:18 PM

"Careful, I bet you don't." *She quipped back just as quickly with a wink. Jumping out, she sat back on the edge with a sigh, a bit tuckered but pleased. She'd definitely be taking up that sauna on her way out.* "Sup El-Tee." *She smiled, looking to Kalena with a soft two-fingered wave.* "So Bek, what was the illustrious answer you gave Dr. Sunshine?" (edited)

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:21 PM

*Beken's gaze lingered on Darin for a couple of seconds even when he looked away, thoughtful. It was only when he heard his name that he took his eyes off him.* "Ah- Larkin? I sounded like a dumbass, probably. He spoke so eloquently, I can't compete with that." (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 01:22 PM

“Hey,” *She returned with a quick little wave of her own. To be honest, Kalena had rather hoped the Orion had forgotten about her, considering how her tired, overworked mind had left her more rambling than normal when they’d met, and Kalena had fallen asleep in her chair and woken up to find herself alone.* “I never asked your name?” *She admitted sheepishly.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 01:22 PM

\*Vale knew it was hard to stop Ellou when she got Something in her head and the splash would hopefully make Darin pause which would let Ellou get to him and then the cardassians would be happy.

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 01:22 PM

*Ellouina paused in her step, stayimg rooted to the spot. Maybe her fellow countryman wasn't so comfortable with her brand of friendliness and that was fine by her. People were all different.* "Is everything okay?" *She asked, expression one of concern. If anything he looked terrified...*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 01:23 PM

*She popped up a few minutes later, swimming to the edge and where all the commotion is at.* "Hey all, how you guys holding up?" *She grinned and hanged off of the edge of the pool.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:25 PM

"You're actually pretty cool, don't sell yourself short my guy. I'm sure you two could have a simply *delicious* little conversation if you tried, and if you're lucky, maybe about whatever pops up. Who knows! It's advice, If it resonates, it resonates."

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:28 PM

“Of course,” *Darin gave Ellouina one of his patented appeasing smiles,* “I’m just not the life of the party. I only came in here for a work out earlier,” *He chuckled awkwardly. The other Cardassian wasn’t being outright rude to him yet, that was a good sign. Darin flinched as the cool water from Vale’s splash hit his scales. Trying not to seem as overwhelmed as he was, he gave Vale a smile and a wave when she resurfaced.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:30 PM

*Beken choked on air at Amatea's comment, quickly trying to hide it with a nervous burst of laughter.* "D...Delicious, huh?" *He shook his head with an amused smirk tugging at his lips.* "You're one hell of a wingman, Ensign."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 01:31 PM

*Finally making her mind up, T'Pel stood from her chair and removed her robe, exposing a simple plain purple one peice. She walked to the edge of the pool and while everyone else seemed distracted, almost silently and with the least amount of splash she dove in, swimming along the bottom over to Jason. Quickly she grabbed his ankles and pulled them out from under him, just before kicking off and swimming toward the shallow end of the pool to surface.* "Oops. Seems we lost someone a moment..."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren BOT 12-Jan-21 01:32 PM

*She choked at the word ‘delicious’ and for once it had nothing to do with inhaling pool water. The Orion ensign had ignored Kalena’s question for her name, but she didn’t want to bring it up again. If she could be ignored until this topic of conversation ended, that would be fantastic.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 01:32 PM

"I can understand." *She replied, holding out a hand which was sopping wet from her dip earlier. She hoped she could sense that it was well-intentioned, though.* "Mmm, I guess we got off on the wrong footing. Hello. I'm Ellouina."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 01:34 PM

*Oh, now this was something interesting to hear them talk about. She looked at the Orion and her companions and simply listened.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:36 PM

"I do what I can~ This is going to be a *loong* tour, so it'd do us all well to kinda strap in for the proverbial ride. It's finite space with finite people. What's this tour gonna be, like a year or something? I'm betting the singles will dwindle to practically nothing in a month. But, I suppose that's neither here nor there. Also it's Amatea, but Mattie is fine if you like. For you too Bek."

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:36 PM

*Darin looked at the hand suspiciously for a moment. He stepped forward and shook Ellouina’s hand,* “Darin- ah- sciences,” *he shifted awkwardly,* “It’s good to meet you. I’m sorry- I know it’s rude but I’m a bit suspicious by nature.”

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 01:38 PM

"Aren't we both? A little?" *She said, flashing a little snakelike grin.* "Some people think I'm a little too sneaky for my own good. Diplomacy needs a bit of sneaky if you know what I mean."

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:39 PM

*Being a tad of a dick, Beken continued his musings in disregard of other conversation. He leaned an arm back on the pools edge and put a hand up as he spoke dramatically.* "Picture this. I fake a sickness. Someone sends me to sickbay. The moment I get there, it's obvious I'm faking. The doctor is irritated, but doesn't show it. He's secretly happy to see me. I fake one more cough and he shoots me a knowing glare. I look up at him from my bio bed..." *The story starts to trail off.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 01:39 PM

"Five." *She corrected the wom- Mattie. She corrected Mattie.* "It's supposed to be a five year tour. It hasn't really felt like it though, at the rate this ship gets recalled to Earth, and I missed about half of it so far because of a temporary duty assignment. But yeah, five." *And was everyone on this ship going to be so focused on dating? This might be the wrong ship for her. She planned to stay single forever thanks.*

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:40 PM

*Darin laughed awkwardly. Well- that was to be expected,* “Yeah, of course.” *It was a lie. Darin had never mastered being sneaky. He was far too easy to read.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:40 PM

((Beken is just as out of place as Kalena in that aspect, he's just not showing it.

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Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 01:42 PM

*She sat on the edge and listened closely, she might not be involved in the conco yet, nor did she know anyone here apart from Ellou, Jason and T'Pel, but that didn't stop her from attempting interaction! Though, her last attempt just got ignored. Nah well, that's slife for ya.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 12-Jan-21 01:42 PM

*She could sense that he wasn't quite being honest - but that was fine. Perhaps he felt obligated to put on a little brave front in front of her.* "Well, I'll let you head off if you have somewhere to be! I won't keep you too long."

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 01:46 PM

*he floats hrough the water with a facial expression as if he contemplates his lifechoices as he swims after T'Pel and puts his hands on her hips, then puts his foot on the wall and drags her with her as he pushes away* "Not that fast commander"

EntropyAlwaysWins 12-Jan-21 01:46 PM

“Ah, thank you,” *Darin inclined his head,* “I expect we’ll see each other around.” *With that he attempted to make his scramble out of the pool area look like a normal paced walk.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:47 PM

((Darin: *a tiny lizard running away from a boot*

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Kaijin 12-Jan-21 01:51 PM

[Ellou]*Watching him escape, Ellou smirked a little and returned to her slow, leisurely swim around the group of course. No more attention than was necessary.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:52 PM

"Do it. I dare you. I triple dog dare you." *Mattie was all smiles. She was dying to know how Sunshine might react to a faker, atop that, a faker with a crush just to see him~ In another timeline, in another rp somewhere, there was most assuredly a blonde science ensign having a bloody heart attack at the thought, if only she knew.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 01:53 PM

*With the amount of people in the pool, she was not about to put up too big of a fight, though she was prepared to be submerged at a moments notice,* "Well caught, Lieutenant. Just be mindful the mermaid does not drag you down to a watery grave." *T'Pel said with a slight smirk.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 01:55 PM

*Beken shook his head and let out a genuine laugh, grinning ear to ear.* "Profits, no. I couldn't. He'd be able to tell right away and I'd just look like a fool shaking in his boots." *Out of the corner of his eye he watched a certain someone slip away before looking back at Mattie.* "It was a pleasure meeting you by the way, Mattie."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 01:57 PM

"Oh you too, no doubt, thanks for chatting with me. You about to go, Bek?" *She asked, starting to swirl her legs in the water again as she looked over to where he had. She didn't see anyone leave, but then again Orions weren't quite as hearing-sensitive as Ferengi, even a hybrid one.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 01:59 PM

"Is lying a good way to start a relationship anyway?" *Kalena asked hesitantly. And here she'd promised herself not to get into this conversation.* "Not that I would know anything about relationships at all, but my parents always talked about trust?" *Another reason for her to be single forever.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 01:59 PM

*Vale had watched T’pel dragging down Isker and she just shrugged. It was kind of sweet.*

Kaijin 12-Jan-21 02:00 PM

[Ellou]*She slipped out of the pool and into the changing rooms, out of sight of the group. There.*

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 02:02 PM

"You're not wrong. Trust is the foundation of anything that's substantial, darlin'." *Beken smiled a bit more gentle than usual, glancing back over at Mattie as he pushed himself up and onto his feet again.* "We'll chat again another time, doll. You as well, Kalena dear." *He stretched a bit, cracking his neck and letting out a relieved sigh.* "Don't get into too much trouble without me." (edited)

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:04 PM

"Yeah, trust is important. But I don't think Bek is actually gonna do that- sometimes people really just be spouting fantasies out in the real world with their whole ass mouths. Like me saying I'm gonna bite the hell out of Jason, fun to say, but don't always mean it. But it's funny to think about, huh?" *She gave Bek a wave goodbye followed by a peace sign as he stood up and made to leave.* "Yeah, yeah, I'll try my guy. See you around!"

Lt. JG Beken Rex 12-Jan-21 02:06 PM

"Your guy." *Beken wiggled his brow ridge, letting out a laugh at his own absurdity while giving a wave goodbye.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:06 PM

*Was that? She’d been looking for Wes for so long even using the computers help she’d found most of the other flight controllers exept for Kalena.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:07 PM

*Trust. The one thing she could never give. Kalena tried to push away her misery at the thought, giving Bek a halfhearted smile and a wave at he headed out.* "Bye! It was nice meeting you?" *She'd definitely had worse introductions - as Mattie could attest.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:13 PM

"Trust is essential for relationships. If you cannot trust your partner...then who can you?" *T'Pel finally joined said conversation, floating lazily.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:14 PM

"My guy, huh?" *She smiled and turned to Kalena, her light smile turning into a quick grin.* "If things don't work out between him and sunshine, think I stand a chance?"

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 02:17 PM

"Well, let it be mermaids or sirens, a cold embrace is better then none." *he chuckles a bit and lets go of her, distancing himself a bit*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:21 PM

*T'Pel gave Jason a small warm smile,* "A warm one would be preferrable, yes?" *Though there was a word that seemed disconnected from the entire vibe of the conversation and she quirked a brow as she looked at the Orion woman,* "Sunshine? I think perhaps I missed something. Who is 'Sunshine'?"

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:22 PM

*On the same vein as T'Pel, Kalena also immediately asked,* "Sunshine? I thought we were talking about a vulcan?"

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:22 PM

"Larkin." *She answered simply, giving the Vulcan..no..Betazoid? Hm..that's a ponder. But she gave her a wave hello politely regardless.* "Just a nickname, he has such a sunny disposition."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:27 PM

*Larkin's name made it click into place, and she nodded in approval as she also had a penchant for nicknames,* "Ahh, yes. Oddly fitting a nickname for the good Doctor. You have an eye for him as well? I find his increasing popularity and subsequent obliviousness to it becoming a never ending source of amusement."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:29 PM

"Not an eye per se, I try not to date where I work. But he is a good guy, and I do find him to be an excellent coworker and a good friend. " *Almost as an afterthought, she gave a quick shrug, lifting her hands into the air as she did so.* "But I won't lie, my man's isn't hard on the eyes." (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:30 PM

*Vale swam over to the others.* “Ah yes an ironic name. But he is happy for a vulcan.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:31 PM

*T'Pel gave a nod,* "I will agree with you there. The most staunchly logical Vulcan female would dare take a longer glance. As for happy...that is...I would say contented."

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 02:31 PM

"Yeah, preferably a warm one." *he nods and swims to the edge* "It seems our good doc has quite the fanclub"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:32 PM

“I can see why. He’s quite pleasant for a vulcan and calm enough not to be like most rowdy men. A very diffrent beauty to yours Jason..”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:32 PM

"Vulcans just out here being the most popular girls in the school, innit. Just so easy to like them."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:33 PM

*Kalena stayed silent. She had never met this Larkin, but he certainly didn't sound like any Vulcan she'd ever met.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:34 PM

“Ah and you must be Kalena Miren.” *Vale said looking up at the woman.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 02:35 PM

*he coughs* "You must mistaken me for someone else commander." *he gets out of the water by pushing himself out of it* *"there is no beauty in whats broken,"* *he thought out loud by accident*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:36 PM

"Yeah? Hi. How do you..." *Kalena trailed off when she realized who was speaking to her, then squeaked.* "Commander!" *Why was she meeting the entire command staff in the pool? Was the captain swimming somewhere around here too?*

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:37 PM

*”Then I’m a bloody unspeakable horror.” Vale thought back.* “Yes I’m Vale Azoci as long as everyone’s in swimwear.” *vale laughed a little.*

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 02:39 PM

*he grabs a towel and throws it over his shoulder* *"but you have someone to patch the pieces together"* *he grins and bows a bit* "I wish you a beautiful stay ladies and gentlement." *he chuckles and goes to the changing rooms*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:40 PM

"Ay Good to meet you Jason! I'll see you again, watch your 6~" *She called out, waving him off as he walked away.* (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:41 PM

*Kalena hopped out of the pool and sat on the edge, looking for an escape of her own, not sure how to get to that now that the XO was somehow focused on her.* "Bye Jason! Nice to see you again."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:42 PM

*T'Pel looked after Jason, a slight frown falling on her lips as she sunk into the water slightly. His pain seemed to keep hitting a cord in her, though having melded, it was no secret as to why. Though she just remained silent, watching everyone else for the moment.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:43 PM

*Turning to the woman who'd asked about Larkin, she picked up conversation as if nothing had happened.* "I didn't get your name, lovely. Sorry, I'm Amatea, Field medic." (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 02:45 PM

"T'Pel Kestra, CSO. Greetings, Amatea." *T'Pel gave a nod, finding the spark of conversation again an agreeable moment lest she sink into her head.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:46 PM

*”You have to put together the pieces first then someone will see you for who you are.” Vale thought to Jason and then sent him an image of a broken Japanese bowl the cracks filled in with gold. “Even broken things can be beautiful. Even more beautiful than before.” She was aware T’pel was listening in.* “Ah one of our. Great pilots. At least you arent as hard to find as the chief flight controller.”

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 02:50 PM

"Good to meet you. Ah, If you don't mind me asking, do you have some Betazoid in you? I've seen a lot of Vulcan eyes, and yours are just.. so deeply obsidian that it's making me question. But also, feel free to not answer that if that's a little too invasive." *Now that she had gotten used to the cold water, being outside of it was making her colder.. so she slipped down back into the water to join the science officer.* (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 02:52 PM

"I haven't met him yet either. Is that wrong? I know I'm supposed to, but the pilots don't exactly have a meeting place or anything were we can go report in. And technically, since I was assigned to the ship before him and and was off on temporary duty on Mars when he was assigned... I was already on the duty roster?" *Kalena slammed her mouth shut, fidgeting with nerves. This was not the way she'd wanted to meet Azoci, not at all.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 02:53 PM

*She was just sitting there, alone. She thought she could make some friends here, but no-one talked to her. Ah well. She just glided back into the water and floated there.*

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 02:57 PM

*Vale yelled to sky* “Sky! Come on over here!” *it was a friendly request not an order.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 02:58 PM

*She looked up and swam over.* "Oh, hey Vale! How're you doing?" *She grinned and looked at her.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 03:02 PM

“I’m fine... have you met our flight controller here?” *Vale said attempting to get her introduced to people and introducing herself to. People. Some people needed a hand sometimes. She needed one sometimes. In the past.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 03:04 PM

"I haven't actually!" *She grinned and looked at her, extanding her hand.* "Lieutenant JG Skylaris everglast, acting AHoD."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 03:06 PM

"Kalena Miren, helmswoman." *Kalena accepted the hand.* "But you already knew that, because the commander just said so..." *If this girl was a junior lieutenant too, could she really be talking to the first officer like they were casual friends?*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 03:08 PM

*"I am inclined to agree with the Commander, Jason. You are also not as broken as you may feel." T'Pel added to Vale's sentiment, though she looked to Mattie and gave her a nod,* "You are perseptive. Yes. Half Betazoid, mother's side. You will also find I am an open book for the most part. Do not fear any topic of conversation. Only exception being *private details*. A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Amatea." (edited)

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 03:09 PM

*She grinned and shook her hand.* "Well, Kalena, it's nice to meet you!" *She let go of the hand and floated a bit in the water.* "So, what brought you to the beauty of the pool?"

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 03:11 PM

*"Fine comments and metaphers, and maybe i am not as broken, but it feels like that."* *he sighs mentally* *"I dont want to drag the mood down, enjoy your stay, i have the bad feeling we will need it."*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 12-Jan-21 03:13 PM

"I just came here to swim." *For all she had spent most of her time nearly drowning. But these people hadn't seen that, so Kalena had no intention of telling them.* "I've never been down here before, so I thought I'd check it out. Didn't get much swimming done though? Oh well, maybe next time." *Kalena stood up in a hurry.* "I actually have to go and get ready for my shift. It was nice to meet you all."

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 03:14 PM

"So soon already? You know what, what do you say if we get some lunch tommorow? Should be nice to get to know one another better." *She grinned at her.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 03:17 PM

*vale smiled having done her work here though she needed to get out and deal with her shift herself and go back to hunting down flight controllers. It wasnt fair to hunt them down on their off time.*

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 03:17 PM

"Hard to look at those beauties and not notice, but I figured as much, just liked to have some definite knowledge rather than assume~ Thanks for the invite, nothing is really off the table for me in terms of conversation either, so we got that going kinda strong. So how long have you been aboard?" *She asked, giving T'Pel a quick, appreciative once over before looking back into her eyes.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 03:23 PM

*Seeing Vale left as well, she was all alone again. Ah well, she decided to go to the one place where she actually could be alone and enjoy it, under the water. She took a deep breath and dived down, sitting on the bottom for quite some time as she closed her eyes and relaxed.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 12-Jan-21 03:25 PM

*As Vale walked away she smiled at Sky seeing sky using her form of meditation. Vale then wondered why she herself didnt ask for a mostly andorian ship as they have an ice rink instead of the Sauna.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 03:34 PM

*T'Pel thought a moment, as it had felt like ages, though in truth it had only been about a year,* "A year, give or take. It seems as if it has been much longer. Two promotions, a step up in position, and the loss of a Captain I suppose will do that."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 03:59 PM

"Oh, lost a Captain? Dare I even ask how that happened? Guess that means our lovely trill Captain Ryn is very new to the position, huh?" *She questioned quietly, wondering just how messy Odyssey was going to get in the coming months.. years even. Even the CSO was practically brand new, but new blood meant new thoughts and ideas, so she doubted it'd be bad for the ship, after all, she was always gunning for new techniques all through academy, with a younger department head crew, maybe she could get away with it.* "Are you enjoying it?"

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 04:10 PM

"An away mission. He had his skull crushed. And yes, though Captain Ryn had also been an officer aboard prior. So she is familiar with everyone." *T'Pel made a sorted effort to keep Walker's death from kicking up emotional dust, though the shift in conversation made it easier,* "I would say aside from the trials we have had, yes. I have made close friends, and likely have found a mate. There is also no shortage of projects to over see. The science department are a bunch of curious cats. They keep me on my toes."

Ensign Amatea Janaii 12-Jan-21 04:15 PM

"You're actually the first science officer I've met aboard, but I'm certain I see why you might be likened to a bunch of cats.~" *She grinned, her eyes near glittering. She meant no harm of course, she has zero intentions of taking her mild flirting beyond anything but playful, but it was nice to see that some people actually found it even passably agreeable.* "Speaking of departments, I'd actually should start heading back for mine. As fun as this all was of course, I do have shift in thirty minutes. It was really great to meet you, Kestra, we'll do it again sometime!" *And with that, Mattie waved a quick goodbye to everyone in attendance and headed for the changing rooms.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 04:18 PM

*She popped up and waved.* "Bye!" *She's been under the water for a good 5 minutes, quite impressive.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 04:19 PM

"You as well, Amatea. Give my regards to your teammates." *T'Pel said with a polite nod.*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 12-Jan-21 04:31 PM

*She swam over to T'Pel and Jason and smiled.* "Hey there, you two. How've you been?"

Lt. Jason Isker 12-Jan-21 05:29 PM

(Jasons not there anymore xD)

Lt. Xander Spica 12-Jan-21 05:29 PM

((idc!

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 12-Jan-21 06:25 PM

*T'Pel looked obviously confused,* "To who are you referring, Lieutenant?"

[D] *Since Row has returned, this bubble is being popped. T'Pel said her goodbyes and made her way home.*

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Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:08 PM

*she slowly climbed into the pool and relaxed*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:12 PM

*A bit later she arrived and gracefully dived into the pool. She swam to the bottom and stayed there for now, closing her eyes as she relaxed.*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:22 PM

*she notices a beautiful .. person? lol i am not familiar with this oc... diving into the pool. The way she moved was very smoothly... leni stayed where she was silently watching her*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:27 PM

*She swam back up and caught her breath, getting her raid hair out of her face as the blonde strand dripped down her face. She then noticed the other person and she grinned, giving a wave.* "Hello there!'

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:42 PM

*she was surprised at her form , but waved back quickly.* "Hi! Do you come down here often?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:43 PM

"Basically on a weely basis. Helps me relax. You?" *She grinned, swimming over.*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:48 PM

*this was indeed her first time lower than Deck 20, except the incident* "This is my first time! I just boarded the USS Odyssey. I like swimming, since i was a little kid i swam in germany! what about you?" *she just said a lot, would the other be overwhelmed?*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:50 PM

"Really now? I did swam almost every day when I lived back in Rotterdam. Really gives you a sense of freedom." *She grinned and floated on her back.*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:53 PM

*she marveled at the female human being , carelessly just floating. Leni realised that she didn't know her name* "Freedom is hard-earned, or gained by swimming" *she grinned* "What's your name?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:54 PM

"Skylaris Everglast. Acting assistant head of diplomacy." *She grinned and looked at them.* "What about yours?"

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 03:58 PM

*skylaris everglast... such a beautiful skyclear name. and an assistant head. leni was starstruck and it showed* "Lieutenant Junior Grade Leni Abergreen, Senior Tactical Officer in the Tactical Section at your service" *she did a goofy salute*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 03:58 PM

*She chuckled softly.* "Well it's nice to meet you, Leni. How're you?"

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 20-Jan-21 05:15 PM

*she loved how sky chuckled* "Good! But rlly tired. The temporal anomoly is already giving me headaches

" *she smiles*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 20-Jan-21 05:19 PM

"Ah, maybe go see sickbay? Might be worth going there to get something for the headache."

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 21-Jan-21 03:59 AM

*she shook her head* "Want to race me to the other side?"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 21-Jan-21 04:02 AM

"Oh, you're on!" *She swam to the side of the pool and held on, big grin on her face.*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 21-Jan-21 04:15 AM

*she swam alongside sky, trying to keep up, damn she was quick* "Wait for me!" *she swam quicker, slowly swimming at the same pace as her*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 21-Jan-21 04:16 AM

*She chuckled and continued to swim.* "What? You wanted a race, right? Then I'll give you one." *She quickened her pace and dashed off.*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 21-Jan-21 04:20 AM

*oh shit, she fast, leni marveled at sky liking her more every second* "Oh I'll get you, just wait" *she quickens her pace and dips her head underwater and shoots off*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 21-Jan-21 04:22 AM

*She grinned and went under herself, slowing down deliberately so that the two of them reached the poolside at the same time. When she popped up she chuckled softly.* "Looks like it's a tie."

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 21-Jan-21 04:26 AM

*happy, noice she was actually nearly as fast as sky!* "Who-"*she took a breath* "Who taught you to swim that fast? nice technique!"

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 21-Jan-21 04:28 AM

"I taught it myself, actually. Spending 16 years straight on the beach really does a lot.\*

Lt. JG Leni Abergreen BOT 21-Jan-21 04:32 AM

*beach? nice! she has never really been on a beach* "16 years? Nice! I just had swimming lessons in a pool like this. Since when are you with Starfleet?" *she hoped she wasn't asking too many queston*

Lt. JG Skylaris Everglast BOT 21-Jan-21 04:33 AM

"About 6/7 years now? How about yourself?" *She smiled softly at her, raising an eyebrow.*