Tourney-grounds

Star Trek: Odyssey

Aitera / tourney-grounds

A've Ennore

Narrator BOT 12-Oct-21 01:07 PM

The Tournament Grounds of A've Ennore are a hive of constant activity. The games are open to everyone, with every weapon under the Aiteran sun available to borrow (They've never seen a phaser, so those won't be allowed). Every fight is to first blood, and there are healers on staff to immediately fix any injuries after the fight.

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[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 17-Oct-21 02:10 PM

*A bubble appears, and one Roderic Altan enters the tourney grounds, immediately taken back by the smell of metal and the raucous noise of a rowdy ground.*

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Ensign Varkiya Tulpar BOT 18-Oct-21 10:19 AM

[Bubble opens.] *Varkiya changed her clothes before going to the tourney grounds. From metallic, glittery formal dress donned for the feast, with green-mercury heels to match, to short, tailored deep orange jacket over a cream shirt, with straight slacks and thigh-high brown leather boots. The heels were shorter and thicker than the usual shoes she wore, leaving muted sounds instead of sharp clackings. From all the pamphlets had to offer, this area intrigued her most. (Second was the caves with bioluminescent mushrooms.) Her favourite, if fondness was frequency of use, holodeck program was one she titled ‘Violent Delights’: a reproduction of an Earthen ancient spectacle, Roman gladiatorial matches. Of course, with a holo-programmed audience, however rambunctious, something was missing when compared to a live one. Something that was all too obvious once she stepped inside the grounds, despite the smaller scale. The Romulan’s eyes all but sparkled as she took in the sights, the sounds.* “Magnificent.”

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Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:41 AM

*a bubble appeared and James entered the tournament grounds*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 12:47 AM

*Ray walked in on the fair ground, and took in all the sights. The whole arena, it looked like an old gladiatorial arena, and he loved every bit of it! He looked around, and saw a friend of his from the Command division.* "Hey, James!" *He approached, waving.*

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:48 AM

"Hey Raymond, you want to try out the grounds"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 12:49 AM

"Yeah, sure!" *Ray started walking around, looking at the weapon racks.* "Wonder if they got any boxing gloves or tape here . . ."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:51 AM

*James looked around finding something similar to boxing gloves*

*James threw a pair of them at him*

"Here, Catch"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 12:52 AM

"Oh hey, good find!" *Ray catches his pair, giving a sly look at the Helmsman.* "You do any boxing, James?"

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:52 AM

"I'm gonna be honest not really but I figure I'll give it a try"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 12:54 AM

*Ray smiled and tucked his gloved under his arm, started unbuttoning his shirt. He tossed it off to the side, revealing his very toned muscular body. All those years of boxing and working out.* *He started slipping on his gloves.* "There's nothing to it. Take off your shirt, trust me it'll just get in the way."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:55 AM

*James took off his shirt, he had a good amount of muscle but also a fair amount of weight on him aswell*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 12:57 AM

"Alright, first thing you want is a strong stance." *He put up his arms in a guard, and got his feet right.* "Arms up, feet separated like mine."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 12:57 AM

*James put his arms up he had been In a couple fist fights before and somewhat knew what he was doing* (edited)

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:00 AM

"There's a few basic punches. Jab, Cross, Hook, and Uppercut. It's all about how you change these up is how you properly fight." *He demonstrated each punch as he said the name.* "Lemme see your handwork."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:00 AM

*James made an attempt at all of them they were unrefined but all except the jab had a high amount of power in them* (edited)

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:01 AM

"Nah nah nah, Jabs aren't strong they're fast. Save the strength for the other punches." *He gave a quick jab with speed so quick it sounded like a whistle.* "Like that."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:03 AM

*James continued putting a bit too much force into them but they were getting faster as he went*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:05 AM

"Good. Now, something just as important is your footwork. You're not a statue, you're like a floating turret." *Ray started bouncing on the balls of his feet, moving around relatively quickly and throwing punches now and then.* "You gotta be ready to move as much as you're ready to attack."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:08 AM

"Allright try throwing a punch at me"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:09 AM

*Ray closed the distance between them.* "Alright, I'll go easy on ya for a bit, get you in the groove of things." *Ray threw a quick jab right at James' guard.* "How's that, you good?"

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:11 AM

*James back stepped as the jab was thrown and he was only grazed* (edited)

"Yep I'm good"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:11 AM

"Alright, throw some shots at me. Don't be afraid to hit me, I've been doing this for years."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:12 AM

*James threw a cross high aiming low on his shoulder* (edited)

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:14 AM

*Ray smiled.* "Good, good power. Use your hips, punching power comes from the hips not the arms."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:15 AM

*James crouchs down a tad and threw a left hook aiming for his side*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:16 AM

*Ray brought up his guard, then threw a jab a bit higher than expecting towards James' head.*

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:17 AM

*James tried to pull back and block with his right arm but most of the effort was in vain his jaw hurt a bit but he was quite bleeding yet*

*James getting a bit desperate tried a cross aiming high putting most of his weight into it nearly stumbling In the process* (edited)

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:20 AM

*Ray's head tilted back as the fist connected, but snapped back just as quickly. He aimed a bit lower towards the torso, taking advantage of the stumbling footwork.*

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:21 AM

*James tumbled back with a wince on his face he gave off a little grin before stretching his neck and getting back to it he decided to try and hold on for a more opportune moment to strike*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:23 AM

"Ah, starting to get into it, eh? It's quite fun." *Ray started a series of fast jabs and crosses at James' torso and head, just trying to wear him out.* "Come on down to the gym sometime, I'll teach you a thing or two."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:24 AM

*James smiled* "Sounds like a heck of a time\* *immediately following that James took the moment to take a shot on Ray's Torso during one of rays crosses*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:26 AM

*Ray lowered his guard to compensate, and threw an uppercut at James' head.*

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:28 AM

*the uppercut landed square on James Jaw he spit out some blood and through coughs said* "Good game, looks you won" *James chuckled a bit* "Let's do it again sometime" (edited)

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:29 AM

"I'd like that." *He took off a glove, and held out a hand to shake. As a sign of a good fight.*

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:30 AM

*James straightened up a bit and shook his hand* "You name the time and I'll be there"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:31 AM

"Gladly." *He took off the other glove and went to collect his shirt.* "Now next time, I'll show you how Ali used to do it."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:32 AM

"And how is that"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Oct-21 01:33 AM

*He smiled and nodded to James.* "Oh he could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. I'll show you what I mean back on the Odyssey."

Ensign James Kelenic 22-Oct-21 01:34 AM

*the bubbles closes around James*

Ensign James Kelenic 17-Nov-21 06:07 PM

*a bubble appeared and James entered intent on practicing his fighting skills*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 17-Nov-21 06:12 PM

*vale walked into the fighting tournament grounds. If there was one thing she felt she could do that was relaxing it was fighting. What she wanted more than anything right now was the focus of a fight. For now though she just practiced the magic she had learned on the training dummies.*

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Ensign James Kelenic 17-Nov-21 06:14 PM

*James noticed the commander enter and snapped up* "afternoon, commander"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 18-Nov-21 05:16 AM

*Vale knew it was edgy to do this but she had to get out her anger fast. She drew the rune in the air then punched towards a training dummy releasing some of that anger along with the fire. The poor dummy didn’t stand a chance. Moments later it came back like nothing had happened but it was obvious she’d burned the thing.* “Afternoon Ensign.” *Vale then said simply as if she hadnt just decimated a training dummy despite it coming back.*

Ensign James Kelenic 18-Nov-21 02:40 PM

*James began to lay into a dummy with his fists practicing the punches that Raymond had taught him. He continued to have a habit of over investing his body weight into punches and was generally still a little bit sloppy though he was certainly improving.* (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 18-Nov-21 03:19 PM

*Vale looked over at the helmsman and then walked over.* “Hands up a bit. Twist your wrist a little as you land hour punch. And focus on the Center of the target instead of the surface.”

Ensign James Kelenic 18-Nov-21 03:35 PM

*James followed what she said and immediately attempted the recommended adjustments on the target after about 10 hits on the dummy he stepped back. The additional kinetic energy on the dummy was immediately evident to him* "wow, thank you for the advice that feels a lot better." (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 18-Nov-21 04:27 PM

“I was in security before I went to the red.” *Vale explained looking at the dummy.* “You are doing better.”

Ensign James Kelenic 18-Nov-21 05:49 PM

*James kept going at the dummy but still paid close attention to Vale's words.* "I hadn't known that. It must have been an interesting path coming from security."

Cmdr Vale Azoci 20-Nov-21 05:19 AM

“I want to be in a place where I get to choose to not have a war when theres a choice to be made and a solution that avoids it.” *Vale smiled a little.* “I understand war enough to know that if we can avoid it we should but if we can’t we fight fair and fast to avoid as much suffering as possible for both sides. But if you think thats strange Captain Ryn came from diplomacy.”

Ensign James Kelenic 20-Nov-21 10:12 AM

"That is quite noble of you, I had not heard about the Captain being from Diplomacy either. I personally believe that diplomatic options should always be tried to prevent combat." *he went in for anouther volly of punches against the dummy* "It must be quite a good dynamic on the bridge to have someone with a security background and a diplomatic background leading our ship."

@Cmdr Vale Azoci

Cmdr Vale Azoci 20-Nov-21 10:21 AM

“It seems to work for us.” *Vale opened her mouth to say something when messages came through for the bachelor party and the bachelorette party. As the mother in law she wasn’t really welcome at ether. Not only that but talking wile shooting was preferable to cakes and tea. She didn’t fit in ether place exactly. She shrugged and looked at her training dummy this hime aiming a spell that made it into a huge ball of ice spikes.*

Ensign James Kelenic 20-Nov-21 10:26 AM

\*James looked over to Vale using her powers. He marveled at how powerful they appeared. \* "Where did you learn to do that?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 20-Nov-21 11:26 AM

“Floating gardens. I learn better hands on. I hat to for er… our current chief of security.”

Ensign James Kelenic 20-Nov-21 12:06 PM

"The floating gardens...." \*he trailed off for a short second deep in his own mind "are an interesting place. I didn't know they taught magic there. It seems quite amazing"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 21-Nov-21 06:39 AM

“From what I can work out after we get home it’ll be gone. But it’s fun wile it lasts.”

Ensign James Kelenic 21-Nov-21 09:24 AM

"Ah, I see. It still is very cool. I can't imagine being able to shoot a ball of ice spikes from my hands." (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 23-Nov-21 01:28 PM

*Vale blinked and then everything fell into place and not such a good place.* “Ensign step aside.” *Vale stepped to the side very quickly.*

Ensign James Kelenic 23-Nov-21 02:29 PM

*James was confused with the command but complied, his urgency matching hers.* "Yes ma'am."

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 23-Nov-21 04:13 PM

*A moment after he moved, the young Ensign would feel the gentle caress of momentum borne wind lightly touch his cheek, and ruffle the hair on the side of his head like a coy lover.* *The dust in front of them would be dispelled into the air like a small storm cloud, momentarily obscuring the individual who had landed in front of them with feline like grace.* *The gouges in the ground in front of of his fingertips were telltale signs that he not inky used his fingers to stop, but that the force that he had been traveling necessitated such an actions.* “You did good to listen to your trainer, I was aiming for your back.”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 23-Nov-21 04:15 PM

“Oh hello Altan.” *Vale said smiling as she turned proud of the pilot and quite pleased with altans technique.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 23-Nov-21 04:28 PM

*He rose from the ground and into a generally relaxed stance, allowing his left leg to drift behind his right.* *He was dressed, or sparsely dressed rather; in an ensemble not entirely dissimilar to Orion performance attire.* *His body from his neck to his waist was exposed, save for a leather pauldron on his right shoulder, and a pair of leather bracers on his wrists.* *Just below the sharp dip of his v shaped musculature was a loincloth supplemented by an earth coloured undergarments. To finish off his outfit was a silver circlet atop his head, and a pair of animal hide boots.* “Good day Commander, Ensign Kelenic.” *He gave his waist a small pat.* “I searched the earth database for appropriate attire, and I found this! Conan the Barbarian.” (edited)

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 23-Nov-21 04:36 PM

*Vale wasnt all that much better. A pair o leather trousers and good boots with a top held up by just straps. Her hair had even tied back in a tight braid to avoid her curls from just getting out of hand. Her normal civilian leather coat lay on the bench to the side with Vine curled up on it.* “You don’t have Conans build but the outfit looks a lot better on you.” *Damn betazoid moment! Vale really shouldn’t have said that but there it was out there and said.*

Ensign James Kelenic 23-Nov-21 05:16 PM

*James butted into the conversation with a little confusion looking at Altan.* "Have we met before? Also I think the outfit is pretty cool."

(Sorry for taking so long I had to catch a train)

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 23-Nov-21 05:19 PM

*The eyebrow raised he gave after would have indicated surprise on its own, if not paired with a rather coy smile that spread across his face in a rather knowing curve.* “Why thank you, Commander. I aim to please.” *It almost appeared as if…he pushed his hip forward, just a touch, after the Commander offered her compliments.* “No, Ensign, though that was not enough to dissuade me from attempting to land a flying knee between your shoulder blades.” “I am Lieutenant Altan, Lead Intelligence Officer. I appreciate you being a good sport.”

Ensign James Kelenic 23-Nov-21 05:21 PM

"As long as I dodged it, I'm happy. It is nice to meet you sir" *he laughed for a second semi serious* "Thanks for the warning Commander"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 23-Nov-21 05:48 PM

*Vale knew Altan liked subtlety. He was so subtly teasing her. And was he flirting? Oh yes he was. This time he wasn’t on chocolate. He was being truthful to himself as much as he would allow himself. Vale bit her lip giving Altan a smile back.* “Your welcome ensign. We couldn’t have one of our pilots going to sickbay because of our chief of intel.”

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 23-Nov-21 06:27 PM

*His eyes lingered on Vale’s form for a moment as he turned, causing his eyes to slide over to the practice dummies in front of him with a vulpine flick.* *His front foot moved into position just within striking range of the dummy; and he pivoted off of off his back foot in the same motion.* *His lead arm trailed down to his right side for balance; while the right rose to just beneath his chin.* *His back leg then shot forward like a spring, unloading from the knee around the mid range so his foot very firmly connected with dummies neck.* *He felt the neck give under the weight of his kick, and watched it curl around his foot in a satisfying motion that implied that if this had been a flesh and blood creature, the vertebrae would have snapped upon impact.* *When the force was returned, his foot shot back down.* *One he touched ground, his leg shot forward again, and he delivered a flurry of kicks to the same area with a phasers precision.* “The kinetic energy makes it all the more satisfying.” *He was done, so he turned to face them.* “Would either of you care to partake in a first blood match with me.”

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 24-Nov-21 12:37 AM

*At watching Altan practice vale told herself to focus as some emotions she tried to keep hidden from even herself started to rattle in the part of her mind where she had locked them. A perfect balance of strength and accuracy. Vale hoped the tourney grounds had cold showers somewhere. But why? She didn’t have to stay faithful to someone who had been dead for months. Vale looked like she really wanted to do this. And was considering it very carefully.* “I will… under one condition. We need to make sure the healers here can deal with anything so the doctors on the ship don’t have to. I think if we come back to the ship bleeding out again they will start yelling at us.“ *at least Vale had some sense of sanity. And responsibility. Just not enough to stop her outright. Pushing herself to the extreme was her version of fun.* (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic 24-Nov-21 09:38 AM

*James decided to leave the two to their fight and go practice his punches just a little bit away* "I'm gonna practice my punches while you fight. If you need me I'll be practicing on some dummys"

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 24-Nov-21 06:38 PM

*The half-romulans brow crinkled slightly as his eyes were cast skyward in the eve of the Commanders question. They did not stay there for long, as the truth of her words did not leave much room for reasonable disagreement.* “You are quite right Commander.” *The concession appeared to take some of the wind from his billowing sails; as he clearly had not considered that beforehand.* “I have been yelled at by our irreplaceable medical staff far too often over the past month.” *His eyes drifted down the length of the area, towards the spectators tents that flanked the combat area.* “Perhaps that is where the healers are. Though their symbolism is still a fresh concept to me; so I might be incorrect”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 24-Nov-21 07:04 PM

“It’s all about intent in design and intent of use of a spell.” *Vale made a ball of light appear in her hands and then vanish just as quick. She then turned to the poor ensign.* “Oh don’t go on account of us. I’m sure you can learn a lot from watching… the fight.” *vale was careful a little too late with her Phraseing.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 24-Nov-21 07:21 PM

*The curtains above his eyes drew back a touch at the sudden display of magick power.* *That was quite **interesting**. The potential application was near limitless from the perspective of one such as he, who boasted no magick of his own.* “We could reason then that anything we do to one another, can be healed by the mages present.” *Reason was not fact, of course, but Altan had been chomping at the bit for quite some time.* “That would mean that neither of us needs to hold back.”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 24-Nov-21 07:35 PM

“Are you sure you are ready for that? All this time with holodeck safeties and only Borg to take down every so often. Can you handle a real challenge?” *she faced Altan again smiling herself catlike. So many meanings in so few words.*

Lt. Cmdr Roderic Altan BOT 24-Nov-21 08:01 PM

“If I cannot handle it Commander….I believe that would give me cause to enjoy it all the more.” *The devil danced along his lips as his face cracked into a grin.*

Ensign James Kelenic 24-Nov-21 10:57 PM

*James decided to watch the fight quite interested in the outcome*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 26-Nov-21 07:38 PM

*That was flirting. That was soooo flirting. And this gave Vale a huge clue to his preferences. Must focus on a demonstration for the ensign. Yes thoughts need to flow right to focus. Dealing with betazoid biology later.* “Are we still talking about the same thing? No matter, should I use magic or not?”

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[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 26-Nov-21 11:30 PM

“Yes of course Commander. The act of willing ones body against another, and continuing until one, or both contestants cannot continue.” *He nodded, his face lost none of its subtle coyness.* “That would be your decision Commander; I cannot make that for you.”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 27-Nov-21 08:05 AM

*it was hard to read Altans mind sometimes. But it made it more easy to deal with because she couldn’t accidentally invade his privacy if her focus slipped momentarily. But his mind was like fractals with it’s complexity. And so it was beautiful. Vale was glad she could now get on with the fight though. Flirting like a human was difficult. Betazoids just said things because it could be checked in a moment. But this was interesting and terrifying all at the same time. But when did Vale ever back down from something that could be risky? Vale stepped up to the arena platform and stepped on to the indicator line marked in chalk in the dust. There was one on the other side as well. She looked around to see the air had a slight shine to it as if there was a barrier to prevent magic from leaving the arena itself. Vale beckoned over Altan.* “Well then this may be a demonstration for you too.”

Crewman Rick Reyes 27-Nov-21 04:07 PM

[T] *Rick popped in after another knife shopping. He saw some fighting going on and just shrugged before finding a place to sit down.* "Whos winning Lieutenant?" *He asked Lt. Altan already present and watching the commander.* (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 28-Nov-21 12:06 PM

@Lt. Roderic Altan

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 29-Nov-21 12:04 AM

“No one yet, Crewman Reyes, as we are still in the preliminary stage.” *Altan stood across from Vale, left foot behind the lead, right hand leading while the left implied much more from its low position above his hip.* *He stood across in this adversarial stance because he respected Commander Vale Azoci as an adversary beyond her title as his commanding officer.* *He respected her as another denizen of this mortal coil who’s past haunted the moments of her contemporary life in the same way that his own past was a spectre upon his own.* *He met her on the field of the tourney grounds as an equal based off of this, hungering for the chance to express himself in the language that they shared. The language of battle.* “Then by all means, Commander…” *His words licked teeth as they left his mouth, as sultry as they were challenging.* “Come. With your magick; and your skill…” “How dare you keep me waiting. “

Crewman Rick Reyes 29-Nov-21 01:07 AM

"Now this i oughta see!" *He exclaimed waiting for some spectacular epic battle of the twenty-fifth century to happen.*

Ensign James Kelenic 29-Nov-21 01:20 AM

*James leaned against a wall silently observing*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 01-Dec-21 01:08 PM

*vale bowed low and respectfully to Altan in a way that was much like the Japanese sign of respect as she herd off to the side a mage calling out for both to get ready. Vale stood sideways on. There was no basic stance for magic use fighting so Vale just did what she could do be ready.* *at the yell of* “Fight!” Vale held back one hand holding it in the shape of the rune then focused the power into her other had. It was a. Very simple spell for pushing objects away quickly or to get some distance. Magic was slower she’d need the distance if she wasn’t going to just sit there shielding herself constanty. This was a deadly and beautiful duet. It was something Vale loved. Like a dance. Both working together to achieve a goal. The same goal though only one will reach it.\*

Vine BOT 01-Dec-21 01:23 PM

*Vine lifted a leaf to watch not worried at all and went back to sleep.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 02-Dec-21 06:02 PM

@Lt. Roderic Altan

Ensign James Kelenic 04-Dec-21 07:02 PM

*James lost interest in the fight and wandered off his bubble popping behind him*

Crewman Rick Reyes 05-Dec-21 02:29 AM

*Ricks bubble pops.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 20-Dec-21 01:17 AM

*He darted forward, shoulders low, legs moving like pistons as they fired him forward from the sprinters start.* *It was incredible the amount of distance he could cross in a short amount of time; even stranger still was the apparent lack of effort the action appeared to require on his part.* *His fingertips tasted the dirt in his path.*

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 06-Jan-22 01:48 PM

*A bubble forms and both Josh and Miaska appear. Josh looks around for a nice spot to sit and watch the sunrise* "Do you see a place you wish to sit, ma'am?"

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 06-Jan-22 03:15 PM

*Miaska paused to observe the surroundings and to take in the crisp morning air. There was a slight chill to it, but her uniform was doing its good work of moderating her body temperature. Still, she rubbed her gloved hands together as she turned to Joshua.* "There." *She said quietly, as to not disturb the dawn, and then her gaze turned high towards the horizon. Her eyes came to rest at the peak of the tournament stands, some impossibly high one hundred and fifty feet above them. It would be quite the climb.* "We must make haste. I hope that you do not fear heights."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 07-Jan-22 12:26 AM

"There was a time when I did but that was quickly fixed considering where we work and live. Shall we?" *He gestures for Miaska to take the lead*

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 07-Jan-22 12:49 PM

*She nodded, and then they began to long ascent. They climbed for what must have neared thirty minutes before finally, they approached the top of the stands. With a noticeable shortness to her breath from the effort, Miaska spoke.* "I believe we are nearly there. I cannot imagine how spectacular of a view we will have from this vantage point!" (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 07-Jan-22 06:08 PM

*Josh, slightly less shortness in his voice but still clearly tired from the walk* "This will be beautiful I am sure. But my goodness, is it far. They must use some sort of magic to get up here quicker."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 08-Jan-22 10:02 AM

"I am inclined to think you are correct," *She paused in her words and steps before setting her sights upon the young officer.* ", may I address you by your first name, Lieutenant Chambers?" *As her question was asked she continued forward until there were no more steps to take.* *It was a breathtaking sight over the edge, and far below them the landscape sprawled out in every direction. On the horizon, a fine line of red light marked the first signs of sunrise.* (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 08-Jan-22 11:59 AM

"That would be fine, Lieutenant." *He joins her and takes a sharp breath. The sight beyond words. You could see for miles in every direction* "It's beautiful" *Josh whispers*

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 08-Jan-22 10:48 PM

*Miaska heard his response and smiled as she looked over the rail.* "Then by all means Joshua, please call me Miaska." *She said, and then she paused to admire the view.* "It certainly is. If only there were time to see more of Aitera. Alas, we cannot stay forever. Has it been restful for you, this shoreleave?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 09-Jan-22 04:43 PM

*Josh spoke softly, admiring the view* "It has been very restful. But I am beyond ready to get back to work. While I have not had the chance to see all that Aitera has to offer, what I have seen has been beautiful and magnificent." *He shifts his gaze to Miaska* "And I hope you have had the chance to relax as well, Miaska?"

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 09-Jan-22 04:59 PM

"I am relieved to hear so, and I apologize that I have neglected to seek you out until now, after the poor circumstances of our first meeting. Here I have been wholly engaged in my work, and in the learning of this wondrous land. It is rejuvenating to be gone of that nebula. I busied myself well enough while we sheltered from the Borg, but there was little opportunity then for Diplomatic engagement, as you can surely imagine."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 09-Jan-22 07:27 PM

"No need to apologize, ma'am. I should have gotten into contact with you much sooner. Especially since it was you, in conjunction with Lieutenant Maxwell, that saved my life that day. And for that, I am forever grateful and in your debt."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 09-Jan-22 08:34 PM

"It was the combined effort of the officers involved, including yourself, that brought about an end to that day without any...unnecessary loss. I am happy it was well resolved, and that we are long past it." *She said, and then her eyes turned back towards the glowing sky.* "It is good that you are well, Joshua. Was there any particular moment, or place on Aitera, that you expect to remember, long into the future?" (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 09-Jan-22 10:35 PM

"I am happy that everyone involved has gotten past that unfortunate day." *He watches the sunrise, thinking of home* "I will remember the floating gardens and the rapids for sure. The spot under the waterfall though. That will hold a special place in my heart for as long as I shall live." *He looks to Miaska* "And what about you? Have you had the chance to explore this place?"

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 09-Jan-22 11:13 PM

"Ah yes, the floating gardens. I am privileged to have in my possession a most beautiful painting of that place. I would be pleased to show it to you at some point, if you are interested in such a thing. I saw much of Aitera, and each locale was wondrous in its own way. I was very taken with the Great Hall, and to stand on the dias in Thyroth was unexpected, and the setting beautiful too, despite how frightfully cold it was there." (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 09-Jan-22 11:55 PM

*Josh nods* "I would love to see it someday. I don't believe any place here would be called ugly. I will miss this place but I definitely want to get home. It has been far too long since we have been in our own universe."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 10-Jan-22 12:08 AM

"Indeed. We have been long lost to the anomaly. Perhaps this jump will lead us back to familiar shores. I rather miss San Francisco, there was a particularly lovely jazz club that I used to frequent during my time at the academy. I hope it still stands."

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 10-Jan-22 12:14 AM

"I hope many things still stand. I can't wait to be able to go back to the lakes and enjoy the breeze of real water and not the kind you get from the holodecks"

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 10-Jan-22 12:25 AM

*The sky before the two was almost completely aglow with the rising sun now, and Miaska closed her eyes briefly as she found herself staring straight into the flaming orb.* "Yes, and is it right to imagine that you have some loved ones to reunite with? Perhaps even someone new to introduce them too?"

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 10-Jan-22 12:30 AM

*A small smile comes across his face* "I do. I have a bunch of family to see and a new boyfriend to introduce to them. As well as good friends that I would like them to meet as well." *He thought back to all that he wanted his family to meet* "And I would like for them to meet you as well. You also have an open invitation to my home for if you are ever in the area and need a place to stay."

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 10-Jan-22 12:34 AM

*She smiled upon hearing that he was not without kin, and further to hear that he had found some companion aboard the ship. But then her smile fell away as her eyes rounded with surprise.* "Joshua," *She said as she turned to look at him.* ", that is a very touching offer. I cannot ever imagine imposing upon your home-life in such a way." (edited)

[T] Lt. JG Joshua Chambers BOT 10-Jan-22 12:43 AM

*He looks directly in her eyes and smiles* "I consider you my friend, Miaska. And as such, you will never impose upon my home-life."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 10-Jan-22 12:49 AM

*Miaska only froze in place as she was taken aback by the generous statement. Her eyes glossed over with tears, and she thought of how unlikely it seemed that yet another person aboard this ship regarded her as a friend. Yet here she was, and from the smile upon his face, she could only assume that the words were truthful.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 10-Jan-22 01:14 PM

*The attack with Vales rather new grasp of magic ended in both being thrown away from a large explosion of magic. Both were treated in separate mages tents which left nether winning and nether loosing but also nether being able to meet up afterwards till much later.*

(( @Lt. Roderic Altan that alright?))

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