Thryhroth-snowmen

Star Trek: Odyssey

Aitera / thryhroth-snowmen

Narrator BOT 26-Dec-21 09:41 PM

*An flat field of snow, just outside the city limits, is filled to the brim with snowmen. From small, simple ones clearly the work of children, to larger than life elaborate and often animated snowmen that are obviously the work of magic. This is the site of a festival contest that will be judged at it's conclusion. The rules are easy: form a team, build a snowman.*

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Lt. Cmdr. Iron Forge 29-Dec-21 06:12 PM

*Iron Forge materialised atop the snow, and immediately sank a few inches as it gave way beneath its paws. Glancing around at - was it an exhibition? some form of art certainly - Iron Forge took high, bounding strides as it tried to keep out of the snow on its way towards the hub of the event.*

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 29-Dec-21 11:06 PM

"Are you gonna carry me all the way there?" *She turns and realises they are there...* "Oh."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 29-Dec-21 11:16 PM

"It would seem I have."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 29-Dec-21 11:56 PM

“Such chivalry”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 12:17 AM

"It gets passed down from generation to generation."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 12:18 AM

“That’s a lot of generations love.” *She smiles and gives him a quick kiss on the nose.* “You can put me down if you need.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 09:13 AM

"It is a lot of generations, German families have a long history of passing things down." *Heinrich set her down as requested.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 10:04 AM

*Standing beside him holds onto his hand for warmth.* “All these snow people, reminds me of home.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 10:17 AM

"I could agree with this statement."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 10:39 AM

*She thought for a moment and then reached into her bag, around the medkit… oh there it was, a thermos. She pulled it out and handed it to him.* “I grabbed you some cocoa.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 10:52 AM

*He blushed, taking the thermos, and taking a sip* "Thank you Love."

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 10:59 AM

“It’s not mine but the Aiterans did a good job.” *She smiled as he drank his cocoa.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:01 AM

*There would be some humming coming from Heinrich* "Mm...it does hit the spot though. Though I can see now why Mr.Kelenic spiked his."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:06 AM

*She punched him gently and shook her head.* “I chose this… why I don’t know…”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:09 AM

"Its good, but..not very good."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:15 AM

“That’s cause it’s not Swiss.” *She joked.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:18 AM

"Or German, for that matter."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:29 AM

“I appreciate you coming to be with me. The party was rather boring” *She knelt down to feel the snow and she built a tiny little snowman, the size of a garden gnome and picked it up setting it on his shoulder.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:34 AM

*Heinrich wasn't expecting this. As he tried to balance it.* "You are ver-" *The snowman fell apart as Heinrich tried to steady it with his hands.* "Oops.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:39 AM

*She laughed and quickly made another snowman, this time placing it gently in his hands like a child.* “There we go.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 12:19 PM

*He blushed* "Danke."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 12:49 PM

*She looked around and found some pebbles and placed them on the little snowman in a smile and two buttons.* “There we go, now he looks like a little Heinrich.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 12:58 PM

*Heinrich looked at it for a second, smirking* "Well I'm not that cute."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 01:00 PM

*She made him a little snow top hat and set it on the snowman. She softly replied as she formed the hat.* "I beg to differ."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 01:04 PM

*Heinrich chuckled* "So be it then."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 01:07 PM

*She stepped back to admire her handy work. She broke out laughing after a moment. For anyone walking it up, it would sure be a sight to see the tall, large, german man holding in two hands a 6 inch tall snowman in a top hat.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 01:07 PM

*Heinrich set it down, dusting his hands off*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 01:10 PM

"Too bad I'm to big to rest in your hands like that."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 01:14 PM

"I don't think you would want to rest in my hands, they are rather well...not the greatest softest hands in the universe."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 01:15 PM

*She picked up his hands and feels them.* “They are just right.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 01:27 PM

*Heinrich smiled* "I suppose if the boss says so."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 01:32 PM

*She smirked as she looked up at him.* “Oh, so now I’m the boss. Just the other day you took me off my pedestal.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 01:45 PM

"Things change with time."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 02:01 PM

“That’s a drastic change, putting me in charge. The power I now wield.” *She tries to look big and strong in front of him but with her feet submerged in the snow and her small figure she list looked like all the other snowmen… not scary at all.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 02:02 PM

*Heinrich laughed* "Alright little miss bossy."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 02:09 PM

“Little Miss!? Ohh you’ve done it.” *She jumped up wrapping herself around him sending them both into a pile of snow behind them.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 02:20 PM

*Heinrich laughed as he fell* "What can I say? You're my little miss."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 02:24 PM

"I'm not little." *She protested.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 02:47 PM

"You sure about that?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 03:02 PM

"I'm pocketsized."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 03:23 PM

"So you're little."

"They're the same thing love."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 03:25 PM

"No... pocketsized means i'm small but vicious enough to take down an army."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 03:30 PM

"Mmmmm...I'd like to take on those odds." *Heinrich smiled and kissed her*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 03:33 PM

"I took you down didn't I?" *She points out the crater they made in the snow, that they were still laying in.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 03:38 PM

"If military history has taught us anything, it's that even the big people can retake the high ground." *He quickly overpowered her, forcing her onto her back.*

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 03:46 PM

*She was startled by the sudden flip as her back hit the cold snow, she blinked the falling now from her eyes and looked up to see him right above her. If she wasn't freezing she might have blushed but her whole face was already red. She took quick note of the situation and smiled.* "Well its been a long time since I've been in this position..." *she joked.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 03:52 PM

*Heinrich chuckled, standing up and pulling her along with him* "Its been a while since I've done that move."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 03:55 PM

"I find that hard to believe." *She smirked and held onto his hands as he pulled her up from the snow.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 04:52 PM

"Its true, the last time I did that move I was unarming a man with a knife in my bar."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 04:54 PM

*She nodded and smiled.* "I see... well... I'm not armed but I am always opened to being put on the ground."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 06:00 PM

*Heinrich chuckled* "Good to know for the future."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 06:13 PM

*She smiled and took his hand interlacing her fingers with his, leading him through the rows of snowpeople. She looked up and noticed the Aurora in the sky and stopped.* “It’s beautiful!”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 06:14 PM

*Heinrich smiled, and just watched as she was acting like a little kid being all excited and all*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 06:19 PM

“I always wanted to see the Aurora on Earth… but this will do.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 06:33 PM

"I've never seen the Aurora on earth either."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 07:14 PM

"It's almost a myth at this point." *She watches the colors flow across the sky. Regardless of the cold snow or her skirt she sat down in the snow, admiring its beauty. She was happy of all people Heinrich was the one to experience it with her.* (edited)

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 07:45 PM

"It is...quite colorful, I will say that."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 08:01 PM

"I could say the same about you." *She smirked, using his line against him felt like a bit of victory.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 08:17 PM

"Very funny.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 08:18 PM

"I know, its part of my charm."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 08:39 PM

"We need to improve your jokes."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 08:47 PM

"It wasn't a joke. It was a fact." *She rested her head against his shoulder snuggling next to him for warmth. Surrounded by an army of snowpeople and one handsome German.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 09:36 PM

"I see.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 09:37 PM

"You see what? I only see snowmen."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 10:50 PM

"I see snowmen, the aurora, and a lady."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:10 PM

"She must be a very lucky lady."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:26 PM

"Oh she is, she is a very lucky lady." *Heinrich smiled*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:31 PM

*She reaches over and steals a quick kiss before returning her head to his shoulder.* "Very lucky indeed."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:34 PM

"Mmhmm..."

*He then sighed* "I miss home.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:39 PM

"I do too." *She stared off at the city not far in the distance. The glimmering lights, the snow.* "We will be home soon."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:45 PM

"You know...I got told something once..stuck with me a long time."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:47 PM

*She turns her head to look to him, she waited silently to hear what followed.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:50 PM

"He told me once that...in the long run, the journey is whats important. Not the home, not the places you've been, its the journey."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:53 PM

"Do you believe it to be true?" *Ever since she learned of Star Fleet, all she wanted to do was see what was beyond... it was always about going to see the true universe. But now she was here and she wanted nothing more to be home at least one more time.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:55 PM

"I sometimes believe it, sometimes I don't."

"I take it with a grain of salt."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 30-Dec-21 11:58 PM

"I find home to not be a location, but a concept. Sure, for me home is Switzerland... but home is more then that. Home is the people, the warm embrace of being with those you love, a place you feel comfortable and enjoy life."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 30-Dec-21 11:59 PM

"I can agree with that."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:03 AM

*She sighed.* "I feel at home on the Odyssey oddly enough. Maybe it's because I'm afraid of my past, or maybe... I'm enjoying the outlook of my future."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:08 AM

"I enjoy the Odyssey as my home as well. Though it doesn't care to Berlin."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:17 AM

"No, that it doesn't."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:18 AM

*Heinrich smiled, as he went to sit down against a bench or something.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:19 AM

*She followed suit, her legs and entire lower half freezing from the snow.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:21 AM

*He sat down and well...just sat there.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:44 AM

"Something on your mind?"

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:47 AM

"Hm? No no."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:54 AM

"Cold?"

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 10:12 AM

"I'm offended you think that."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 10:16 AM

“It’s a trench coat, not a bear fur.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 10:21 AM

"I'm not cold."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 10:35 AM

“Okay… okay.” *She sat in silence next to him. She wasn’t sure what to say.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 10:59 AM

"I just don't have anything to talks about."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:09 AM

“It’s okay. We don’t have to talk. The company is what matters.” *She smiled and leaned against him, first cause he is comfy and two, she needed the radiating warmth of his his body.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 11:13 AM

"Right.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:18 AM

“You seem unsure?… Heinrich love… you need to be able to talk to me.” *She had a concerned look about her.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 11:23 AM

"I can talk about anything, I just need to be given a topic."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:29 AM

*She sighed. She sat back a bit and looked off into the distance. After a moment she responded as she stared off.* “The future.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 11:35 AM

*Heinrich looked at her* "What about the future?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:38 AM

“What do you see in your future?”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 11:38 AM

*Heinrich thought for a minute* "I suppose I see myself back on earth, running my bar."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:48 AM

*She closes her eyes and waits before her next question.* “Why?”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:01 PM

"Well I can't the bartender of this ship forever."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:09 PM

"No, none of us are on this ship forever."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:14 PM

"Exactly."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:19 PM

*She thought.* "Now I'm out of topics..." (edited)

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:28 PM

"What does your future look like."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:33 PM

"I wish I knew." *She paused for a moment and leaned forward resting her arms on her thighs.* "I can't go back home. I can't stay here forever. I'll probably be court marshalled before anything else."

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Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:34 PM

"Why do you believe that?"

"More importantly why can't you go back home?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:37 PM

"My home is now a land of guilt. Everyone blames me for what happened."

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Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:39 PM

"People can hold a grudge that long it seems."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:44 PM

"A grudge can be short, or it can be an eternity. Death often leads to an eternity."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:46 PM

"I wouldn't say that."

"But..nonetheless, I understand your point of view."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 12:53 PM

"When your own family blames you, it's over." *She leaves it at that and stands walking over to the edge of the field and looking down at the the people below. Aiterans, StarFleet crew all intermingled and enjoying the night.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 12:54 PM

*Heinrich walked up after her* "Not all your family." *Heinrich kissed her on the cheek*

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Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 01:03 PM

*She tried to hold back a smile but inside those four words just turned her world right back around, as if it were a light switch. She might not have smiled but her eyes spoke volumes.* “No, not all.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 01:08 PM

*Heinrich smiled, as he stood there next to her*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 01:10 PM

“How do you think they do it? These peaceful societies I mean. I mean look at Earth. Centuries of war and conflict… and these people, they have had it figured out way before us.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 01:13 PM

"I am unsure of how they do it, im sure they still have trouble. Such as the rouge klingon type person from earlier."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 01:14 PM

“Klingons will be Klingons.”

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Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 01:26 PM

"And Humans will be Humans."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 01:28 PM

“And Heinrich will be Heinrich. Nothing compares…”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 01:54 PM

"And Swiss miss will be Swiss miss."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 02:05 PM

*She smiled* “I need to come up with a nick name for you”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 02:20 PM

"I don't think it's that hard to think of one."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 02:26 PM

“Oh what did you have in mind?”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 02:48 PM

"I don't have any in mind."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 02:58 PM

"Alright, I'll figure it out."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 03:57 PM

"I look forward to the results."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 04:13 PM

"Don't get too excited. I'm not very creative." *She brushed her hair from her face with a light laugh.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 04:34 PM

*Heinrich chuckled* "Dont worry, neither am i."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 05:13 PM

“Heinrich, mein großer Schmusebär” *She chuckles to herself and waits for him to react.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 05:40 PM

*Heinrich chuckled* "I suppose I can take that nickname."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 05:43 PM

"Well, that settles that."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 06:26 PM

"It does, doesn't it?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 06:36 PM

*She stared of into space, kinda awkwardly...* "Right... ummm..."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 08:34 PM

"Nothing to talk about.."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 08:37 PM

"I would normally have a lot to say... but I don't know today."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 09:26 PM

"Today is just...the day of days."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 10:09 PM

"It would seem that way."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 31-Dec-21 10:28 PM

"Yep...."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 31-Dec-21 11:20 PM

“Yep.” *She clicked her heels together to gently break the silence.* “Well… what should we do?”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 12:08 AM

"I'm up for ideas."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 01:52 AM

“You’re supposed to have the ideas.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 10:32 AM

"I'm on shoreleave, remember?" *Heinrich chuckled*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 01:07 PM

“Did your brain take a holiday too?” *She chuckled.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 01:09 PM

"Even the bartender needs a holiday, his brain does as well."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 02:14 PM

“That is true.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 02:28 PM

"If it wasn't true, I wouldn't be saying it."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 02:41 PM

*She sighed and hooked her arm around his and stayed silent.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 02:53 PM

*It remained like this, silent as a mouse for many minutes before Heinrich spoke.* "Might I ask...when the accident occurred, was it you who caused it? Or was it someone else."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 03:04 PM

*She didn't look up or move at all, finally she spoke up.* "It was an accident, she was assisting with a surgery on a different end of the hospital. I was in the emergency suite. All of a sudden there was a massive explosion..." *She stopped for a moment as she watched it play in front of her eyes like a hologram.* "All I remember is running, like never before, to that end of the hospital. But I couldn't get to her. The fire doors had shut and locked, and just beyond them through the windows I could see the flames... people screaming... the whole section was collapsing. And through it all I saw her, trying with all her strength to get people to safety..." "It wasn't till after the firefighters put out the fire did I find her. They never made it out. They had gotten trapped inside... I begged them to try and save them... but they refused, said it was too late."

*She shut her eyes, almost as if shutting the curtains on a play. When she opened them she spoke softly.* "I asked her to come with me... to go help those people that needed it. If I hadn't... she might have been alive."

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Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 03:23 PM

"It was an admirable thing to do Odessa, you cannot blame yourself for what happened. Explosions happen. Think about this though. If you hadn't made it out, and gone the path you have. We would've never met."

*Heinrich embraced her, giving her that full German like bear hug.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 03:34 PM

“The universe knew what it wanted. There’s no point in wanting it to change.” *She folds herself into his embrace.* “I guess you really are großer Schmusebär”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 04:31 PM

*Heinrich smiled and laughed* "I suppose I am."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 06:49 PM

*As it started to get colder she looked up at him with those lets go eyes.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 07:03 PM

*Heinrich looked down, well he wasn't very good at reading eyes.* "What is it?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 07:24 PM

"I'm cold." *Between her continuously sinking in the snow, and looking up at him, or just her smaller figure, she might have been misconstrued as a child from a distance.*

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 08:49 PM

"Do you wish to go back to the ship?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 09:20 PM

"If you don't mind."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 01-Jan-22 10:02 PM

"Very well." *Heinrich swooped her up into his arms, beginning the journey back to the ship*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 01-Jan-22 10:22 PM

*She didn't bother to argue. She wrapped her arms around him and rested head on his shoulder.*

Ensign Rorik 02-Jan-22 12:23 AM

*As welcome as the festivities and awards were, as well as much deserved for the crew members who had earned them, Rorik still found himself taking a breath of cold, dry air out in the winter field of snowmen. The party would still be there in a few minutes, gathering himself with a centering breath and to clear his thoughts would be beneficial for any Vulcan around a mass of party-goers. In all honesty, he hadn't seen many Vulcans in attendance altogether- his people were not exactly known to be highly social animals at any rate, so it was just as well.* *Taking another deep inhale, he paused and held his breath, letting the icy wind burn the warmth of his lungs before exhaling out a warm cloud of foggy vapor that nearly disappeared as soon as it had appeared due to the frigid wind that whipped to and fro and around the heaps of snow that the Humans called 'Snowmen.'* @Lt. JG Miaska Helmar

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 02-Jan-22 02:18 AM

*As Miaska trekked forward she found herself having to squint. The sun was beginning to set and the intense light of the falling Aiteran sun was reflecting blindingly off of the snowy landscape. She was still following the dark silhouette of whom she thought to be Councilman Erain, but after a short while the weather began to turn and snow obscured the path ahead. Her gloved and mitted hands were clenched tightly into fists and she decided that it would be best to turn back. And turn back she did.* *After what seemed like several minutes too long she finally saw something in the distance. It was tall, and she could just barely make out its shadow in the growing darkness.* "Councilman?" *She called out, her voice straining against the ever increasing winds. No answer came, and she felt a spark of fear light within her. She froze in place and took in the surroundings. The sky was rapidly darkening, she could see no more than five feet ahead in any direction, and there was no longer any discernable path beneath her feet. Fear gripped her wholly. She was completely alone in unfamiliar and potentially hostile territory. That shape in the distance could be anything or anyone. She tapped her comm-badge and called out an SOS, but she waited for what felt like an age and no voice called back. Next she reached into her pocket for the stone Erain had granted her, the one she could communicate with him through. Yes! Surely his magic could work through the interference of the storm. She frowned once more, why hadn't she simply used it to contact him in the first place, rather than trudging out towards her untimely demise?* *As Miaska searched through each and every one of her pockets her fear spiraled out of control. Where was it? Where was it? She was so cold and she was going to die out here in this frozen hellscape!* "Hello! Is someone there?!" *She called out once more, desperately and entirely unaware that she was shouting at a snowman.* (edited)

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Heinrich Boheim BOT 02-Jan-22 12:05 PM

@Nurse Odessa Steiger - jump *As he walked, he looked at her with a smile* "Movie date sometime?"

[M] Nurse. Odessa Steiger BOT 02-Jan-22 12:14 PM

@Heinrich Boheim (@Lt. Terzom Vax) - jump *She looked up and brushed some of the falling snow out of her eyes.* “We could watch a movie when we got back… We both need to warm up.”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 02-Jan-22 12:40 PM

"When we get back? I should probably get back to the bar."

[M] Nurse. Odessa Steiger BOT 02-Jan-22 12:50 PM

“Mmmm… oh yes the bar…”

Heinrich Boheim BOT 02-Jan-22 01:34 PM

"Yes..the bar.."

[M] Nurse. Odessa Steiger BOT 02-Jan-22 01:59 PM

"Can I come... I'll be quiet... I just want a cocoa..."

Heinrich Boheim BOT 02-Jan-22 02:01 PM

"Odessa...liebe...I need to-" *He sighed* "Very well, only if you promise to be quiet."

[M] Nurse. Odessa Steiger BOT 02-Jan-22 02:15 PM

*She smiled in delight knowing she won as they made their way to the ship.*

Ensign Rorik 02-Jan-22 02:23 PM

*The icy air of Thryhroth only seemed to get more bitterly cold as the sun began to dip below the mountain line in the distance. What had once been almost tolerable thanks in part to his fleece-lined robes, was now becoming downright unacceptable. The wind ate away at his face, his nose, cheeks, even the tips of his pointed ears flushed slightly with green as his body pooled blood to where it was the coldest, his Vulcan biology doing its level best to keep his extremities warm. Perhaps it was time to rejoin the party, he had calmed and centered himself plenty and had only stayed outside the extra few minutes to wander about the grounds and gander at the snowmen that their hosts and perhaps a few of their officers had put together.* *The subtle crunch of crisp, fresh snow was loud in his ears as he made his way back towards the main trail, almost a tad eagerly in his gait. Vulcans did not tolerate the cold well and as he moved he was quickly realizing that he had perhaps overstayed his comfort- his blood nearly boiling in response to quickly dropping temperatures. It was not without an almost laughable look of disdain did a woman's voice get picked up on the undertone of the wailing wind that whipped around him, his long haori robes flapping nearly as loudly as the wind itself. It stopped him dead in his tracks, however, his head turning towards the feminine-sounding cry for help. Desperation was the outward tone, and he wondered if someone had perhaps gotten stuck in the fresh snow, or perhaps even lost as the snowstorm began to pick up. Turning heel with great intent and purpose, he briskly headed towards the voice he'd heard, giving no thought to the fact it might be an imitator of some sort, an animal, or perhaps one of the many odd creatures that inhabited these lands.*

*It sounded like a woman, the tone sounded humanoid, and the words were spoken with panic..it was only logical to assist however much he internally wished he had not heard it for his own selfish desire to get back into the warmth of the party.* "**Stay where you are and do not move, I will come to you. Sound off.**" *He called out, his steps now measured as he trudged forth and towards the maize of snowmen.*

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 02-Jan-22 03:28 PM

*By the grace of Oralius and his prophets, Miaska did hear some voice ring out through the ripping wind. Yet it was muffled and she could not discern the words. The conditions were inhospitable and they strangled the sound of her salvation. Her ability to hear was made even worse by the many layers that had been set in place to protect her from the frigid climate of Thyroth. Her voice rang out in an angered and panicked grunt as she bit down on the edge of her mitt to free her gloved hand. Then with it, she unraveled both of her scarves and pulled them off into her grasp.* "Hello!" *She cried out, and in a rush of energy she headed off in the direction she thought the voice had come from. However, she was only pacing further away. Her gaze was set on the snowy ground in front of her as she trudged through the ever-deepening snow and she strained at the howling wind for another hopeful sound.* .

*Suddenly she was surrounded by figures and her eyes raised in terror. Immediately they were forced closed as the frozen flakes cut against them and Miaska found herself entirely lost in the frigid darkness. For a frightful moment she quickened her pace and ran, but her boot caught on something solid and she stumbled forward. Her balance was lost and she crashed into the snow, her body breaking through the top layer that had hardened to ice with a loud crack. The fresh and freezing powder clung to her skin and burned at her nerves. It was then that she was sure she would die. A sense of righteous indignation filled her at the thought that all of her careful efforts had led to this. That for all of her sacrifice and noble intention she was fated to perish in the brutal cold.* "No!" *She screamed out in defiance. She would not die, not on the very day that she had earned a position that might finally allow her to make a mark on this wretched life. Her stiffened fingers clawed at the snow and she forced her way upwards. Her hands met something solid and she climbed high until there was nothing left to climb. Her voice called out into the gale once more as she steadily repeated her cry for help.* (edited)

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Ensign Rorik 02-Jan-22 03:49 PM

*The cries were getting fainter, and the tone objectively more terrified. She was likely walking away from him, unable to hear his command or the direction of his voice. This was winter rescue training in redouble. He would have to find her quicker than she could lose herself. Breaking out into a suitable run, he trudged through the snow much more quickly now, looking for any and all signs that there had been walking atop the fresh snow, moreover, any forms that were not drenched in white that he could discern from the local flora and the snowmen. Really, this amounted more to poor planning on their hosts parts- how easy was it for their officers to get lost if there were no obvious marked trails or even lights? He would be sure to lodge a formal warning to the ship chatroom should anyone wish to visit this particular area again.* *His head snapped to left at the sound once more, his ears straining to listen.. There. There it was again. A cry of 'No' and more subsequent wails for help. He picked up the pace, his blood humming in his ears as he rushed towards the now seemingly still cry, it was only fortunate the voice was not moving around as it had been before, but the winter wind was known to play such games.* "**Stay where you are, do not-**" *It was only then and completely by chance he saw the small form struggling in the snow out of his peripheral vision, grasping onto one of the snowmen for dear life as she wobbled and struggled to get onto her feet like a trembling pile of jackets stooped upright. With eyes locked onto her, he jogged over to close the distance between them, clamping both hands down on where her waist likely was and jerking her fully upright and into a standing position.* "You are far off the trail, are you injured?" *He asked, his voice deep and booming over the whistling wind.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 02-Jan-22 04:27 PM

*A horrified scream pierced through the air as Miaska felt something grasp onto her from behind. The wind had changed direction and was howling straight at her, so while her cries had carried towards her unknown rescuer she had heard none of his words beyond those first echoes. In a vie for safety against the strong clutches of whatever threatening creature had a hold of her she plunged her elbow backward. It struck the middle of the attacker before she came to her senses and recognized the feeling of hands upon her waist. Her green gaze snapped over her shoulder and she gasped at the sight. She was flooded with relief to see that it was a Vulcan, and one of their own by the distinctness of his features, rather than an unknown enemy or predator borne of Aitera.* *Miaska wasted no time on apologies for having potentially injured him, and instead she shouted over the wind to answer his questions.* "No, I'm not injured!" *She reported, although her skin was reddened by the cold and her naturally dark lips were beginning to take on a violet hue.* "How far have we gone? I could not reach the ship!" *She hollered before her gloved hand tapped swiftly at her combadge once more. The call for transport rang out again and she fretfully gazed out at the horizon, but there was nothing to see but falling snow in what was now a darkened sky. No answer came and her panic redoubled.* (edited)

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Ensign Rorik 02-Jan-22 04:49 PM

*He thought he took a punch rather well. But perhaps he should have seen that coming. There was no logic in grabbing someone who could not see you, much less while they were in such obvious terror and distress. Perhaps his bloodied nose was well-deserved for his lapse in judgment and logic, his immediate thoughts having only been to reassure her that she had been found. Taking a step back from the elbow strike, Rorik held a gloved hand to his nose to catch the emerald blood that fell in a few quick droplets, and also perhaps a bit of surprise that the, what he now knew to be Cardassian, could pack such a hard blow- and quick enough that he was not able to directly dodge it. Adrenaline was quite a chemical.* *Closing his eyes briskly once, then twice to clear his vision, he cleared his voice and gave the Cardassian woman a once over to find that she indeed seemed unharmed, if only a bit panicked.* "You are half a mile off of the most trekked walking path through the exhibit. Your com badge will not work with the snowstorm overhead- however, I am able to lead you back to the main walking path as well as the promotion festivities as that is where I was headed before I heard your call." *He explained, clearing his voice once more as the cold bothered his vocal cords. A quick, wet sniff and a sloppy wipe of his glove against his nose and upper lip cleaned away most of the green but left a smear in its wake.* "Allow me to escort you back." (edited)

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 02-Jan-22 09:31 PM

*Miaska gasped at the unmistakable sight of blood that spilled from his nose, and in a flash she took off her hat and pressed the soft wool to the injury. Guilt flooded her as she realized that it had been her doing, but she hadn't time to linger on the feeling before she realized that the pressure she was applying was muffling his words. She drew back her hand and the wind ripped at the short length of her silvering hair, chilling her even further as she'd lost another layer of protection against the harsh weather. Then, despite the emerald blood that now stained its surface, she set the hat back in place and pulled it down over her ears, having decided that it was favorable to later need a sanitizing shower than to succumb to hypothermia now.* *She listened to the details of why her badge was non-functional and as to how greatly she had lost her way, but all that was currently relevant to her was the knowledge that he could lead her to safety. Miaska nodded vigorously in response and her gloved hand moved to clutch at the side of his robe, as if she feared that he would disappear into the flurry just as the path had.*

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Ensign Rorik 02-Jan-22 09:44 PM

"Follow me." *He said simply in response, somewhat missing the warm hat that had covered his nose and mouth for a moment, though it was only unfortunate that she put it back on her head- she would need to wash and sanitize her hair once they were back aboard the ship. Though it wasn't as if he were infected with anything nor had any disease, but for completely sanitary reasons was it necessary. With her now clutched to the side of his robe, trembling and shaking as they began to move back onto one of the trodden footpaths, Rorik up-ended his cape wordlessly and pulled his arms out of the sleeves before wrapping the heavy, dense fleece fabric around her shoulders. Even though he was now exposed to the frigid, icy wind- he was sure he could tolerate it better than a Cardassian could.* "Do not fret, it will only be a few minutes walk northwest. You will see the red, blue, and green lights of the party in the distance, we will have roughly ten minutes of walking left once in view." *He reassured, placing a hand on the small of her back as he guided her past a few of the snowmen that held up bent sticks not unlike Klingon bat'leth.* "I am Ensign Rorik, tactical department. My apologies for not stating who I was when I first approached." *He spoke, thinking that light conversation would keep her focused and calm- the last thing he wished to do was nerve-pinch her should she get frightened and run off.*

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 02-Jan-22 11:23 PM

*With one more firm nod she stepped in beside him and breathed out unsteadily as she considered that all would be well in a short time. For now, however, she ached with a cold that reached straight through to her bones. While they walked on she turned her head into her glove in an effort to wipe away a layer of ice that had formed on her eyelashes. It was then that she felt a new weight upon her, and being still within her fearful state she flinched away. But her mind caught up with the action a moment later and she gazed at the Vulcan and accepted the kind gesture. It was very welcome, and it did ease the intensity of her shivering as the insulating fabric encompassed her narrow form. Her green eyes swam with concern that he was now without it, but she voiced no objection. Individuals of his kind did not often regret their actions or retract their gifts, nor would it be correct to inadvertently question his constitution.* "Fifteen minutes, I will live." *She answered back, focusing carefully on each of his words and imagining those lights vividly in her mind.* "And I am very, *very* pleased to meet you, Ensign Rorick. It was a great stroke of luck that you were near enough to hear me. I was certain that I had met my end, and I am terribly sorry to have injured you in the process." *She continued the conversation as levelly as she could, although there was a significant tremble to her voice. It was not lost on her that he was attempting to keep her calm, and she was further appreciative of his efforts.* "You may know me as Miaska Helmar; a Diplomatic Officer of the rank Lieutenant Juinor Grade. I was called to the dias today, so perhaps my face is familiar to you." *There was a pause in her words as she turned her eyes to look at him fully, trusting that he would not allow her to stumble into any obstacles ahead.* "Thank you." *She said simply, using her free hand to draw the haori more tightly around herself as she did.* (edited)

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Ensign Rorik 03-Jan-22 01:31 PM

*He simply nodded at her words, taking them in stride as they finally crossed onto a semi-walked path that still had some semblance of foot trails on it, though the freshly fallen slush was beginning to cover them up by the minute- They would need to hurry along. With his hand still at the small of her back, he pushed her as gently as he could measure to walk a touch faster, guiding her finally off the uneven, lumpy snow and out onto the trail he'd come in on.* "I believe I have seen you thrice. Once in the mess hall aboard ship and the second at the promotion. Technically, this is the third time I have seen you, it is only unfortunate to have met you on the third time under duress.' *He explained, the crunch of the snow beneath their boots nearly as loud as their speaking voices.* "There is no need to thank when it was only common courtesy to assist where one can. However, I realize most Humanoids do not share the same sentiment when giving gratitude, so I will humbly accept your thanks- however it should be noted that is all I will accept. Any further gestures to give thanks will be unacceptable." @Lt. JG Miaska Helmar

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 03-Jan-22 02:28 PM

*It was difficult to coax her frozen limbs into moving, but the firm press on her back did quicken their pace. She did not care to object to that either, given that she was equally eager to reach shelter. Rorick's voice was clear and calm, as was usual for his kind. She was able to hear him fairly well, although she intermittently had to strain to catch his words as they passed through several violent updrafts.* "It seems your sightings of me are twice greater than mine of you. This eve marks my first awareness of your being on the Odyssey, and however under duress our introduction was, I would certainly not describe it as unfortunate." *She said, and then another great shiver shook her to the core. With her next steps Miaska pressed in closer to her guide in an attempt to covet some of his body heat.* "It is common and proper diplomatic procedure to express thanks to those who assist you, even when such assistance falls within the bounds of simple courtesies, and particularly if that assistance is what prevented your personal extinction. Nevertheless, I am aware that Vulcan culture differs greatly in such mannerisms, and it speaks well to your character that you would humbly accept my gesture anyways." *She explained, her chin rising higher as she was swept into the conversation and her fear was left behind.* "In kind, I will respect your wish to thanked no further, however insufficient I believe my simple expression was." (edited)

Ensign Rorik 03-Jan-22 11:04 PM

*Only in the vague, blustery distance could the dim glow of multi-colored lights be seen. It was a distance still, but it was the very beginnings of the truth he had told, a spark of relief that could be given to Miaska as they trudged through the storm. She nestled closer as they began down one of the small hills, Rorik almost shirking away from such close contact before he mentally walled himself up, blocking any would-be touch-telepathy between them. He would not jerk away, not totally, not when she needed the warmth and what comfort he could bring, to deny her would be to terrify her that he may leave her to fend for herself.* *Of course, he, nor any Vulcan alive, would allow such a thing to happen, but then again, there was no precedence for what the desperate mind could conjure.* "That is adequate, Lieutenant Helmar." *He responded dutifully, using her name and rank in proper order now that he knew her as such.* "Fortunate or unfortunate, I do not believe this, in the very least, will be our last meeting of any kind. On a separate note of concern, your temperature is steadily four degrees below textbook Cardassian body temperature regulation- once we are inside, you are to sit next to one of the fire places with not a splinter of disobedience, am I understood?"

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 04-Jan-22 12:15 AM

*The lights appeared on the horizon and Miaska was struck by their beauty, both in their meaning that this trial was near to an end, and in how their colors refracted against the snow-filled sky. Her green gaze was set on them and it did not waver as they pressed on. Alongside that brilliant sight, she appreciated the warmth that emanated from Rorick. She was regrettably aware that such contact was unusual and potentially uncomfortable for the Vulcan, however she thought the action prudent in preventing the worsening of her condition. After all, if cold-shock overtook her and she became unable to walk unaided, the issue of touch-telepathy would only be amplified. Furthermore, she was certain that he would assert himself should the situation prove too unsettling.* *When his voice called steadily over the gale it was her name that he uttered, and it was the first time that she'd heard it accompanied by her newly granted rank. 'Lieutenant', she silently repeated, and if the conditions were not so miserable she would have smiled. It was a point of great pride that she had earned the title. Beyond that, she listened as he continued, and from her peripheral vision she looked at him. They were in fact equal in height, so she did not turn her head to face him as she spoke.* "We are in agreement, and such is a welcome order that I have no desire to defy. " (edited)

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Ensign Rorik 07-Jan-22 11:37 PM

*Rorik was silent for a moment as they walked. He did not mind so much the fact that she was all but practically nuzzled against him, all Vulcans were taught to shield themselves from touch with others rather automatically. But moreover, it was still the fact that being touched was so uncommon that it had almost made him emote. A strand of surprise had slipped past his tightly guarded facial features by allowing his eyebrows to shoot up in surprise. Bust just as quickly as they had done so, they had fallen back down into their resting neutral pose. He hadn't expected her to do that more than anything. But close as she was, he could skillfully continue the conversation with no real pause in beat.* "That is refreshing. You would be amiss to know how many officers do not take directions well despite their passing of Starfleet Academy. Not long ago, I hosted a training seminar and was obliged to discipline a few of the officers who did not heed my exceedingly simple directions." *He gave a quick pause as his own words sank in.* "That is not to say I would punish you, a superior officer, for declining to obey my orders to stay near the fires. The orders I have given tonight are purely for your salubrity and health, Lieutenant. But for sake of conversation, if you had been at the training exercise, I would expect everyone to follow orders regardless of rank." @Lt. JG Miaska Helmar

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 09-Jan-22 10:50 PM

"I am unsurprised by your experience, as I have found some of the same in my own time here. However, I only attribute it to the inexperience of youths, rather than of poor intentions. There are some on the Odyssey who are so very young. I find I cannot wholly fault them for such transgressions of non-compliance or of breaking protocol...not that such behavior should be accepted or excused. We are on a starship, and our work is important, and often dangerous. We can only do our best to guide them, however young we are ourselves..." *Miaska said, her sentences drawn-out and meandering with her thoughts before they eventually trailed off. Some seconds later she returned to the conversation with a start.* "My apologies, Ensign Rorick. My thoughts on these matters are contradictory, and they have not been subject to proper scrutiny. Please do not take them as a measure of my character or conversational skills. I am only thinking aloud, which I should not do." *She explained as another shiver crawled up her spine and prompted her to press ever slightly nearer to the form beside her. The minutes were wore on, and the idea of sitting before a lit fireplace began to feel like a torturous figment of her imagination. The wind was cruel and the snow still falling, and Miaska was becoming convinced that she would never be warm again, if she had ever been warm to begin with. Yet the lights were indeed drawing closer, and their frigid walk would soon be at its end.* (edited)

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