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Lt. Max Leòideach 01-Jun-21 04:39 PM

"Ah mean... Ah 'aven' 'ad communication with 'im since the anomaly. Afore, we did weekly calls. An'... well we didn' always have the best of communication."

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 01-Jun-21 07:15 PM

*Of course the anomaly would make sense for the lack of communication but there was something more.* “You don’t get along with him do you?”

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 08:47 PM

*She would then walk to the bar and ordered a drink of Apple cider*

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 08:49 PM

"Um. Andorian ale please, a small one? Thank you." *Streelan accepted the tiny glass of clear blue liquid and took a sip.* "I liked that. Our little dance." *He remarked.* "Now, who said you dance horribly again?"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 08:52 PM

*She turned to Streelan* "I did." *She laughed* "But look at you, you did great! I'm so proud of you."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 08:55 PM

"I-I- I'd direct the same back to you. You did well for someone who only claims to be poor at dancing." *He chuckled softly.* "I'd tell you not to underestimate yourself but then I'd also receive the same in return wouldn't I, now."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 08:58 PM

"God gave us all wonderful gifts." *She said taking a sip of her cider* "All of them are special, no need to be flaunting them at everyone you meet"

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:03 PM

"Correct, correct. I- I sometimes wonder what gift I was given exactly. I'm- I'm just a Kelpien who finds it easier to lose himself in his reading." *He muttered into his drink.* "And... well. Confidence to be desired, definitely. And... ah, well. I suppose I shall have to keep looking for them now, shan't I."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:09 PM

"You may discover it, or you may not. It doesn't change the fact that you have a gift and no matter what you do you are helping someone with that gift" *She said with a smile*

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:11 PM

*More blushy, stammery Stree ensued, and he swallowed thickly once.* "I-I suppose. Yes. I- I joined Starfleet to help. As you did. I think it's a beautiful thing and- I find it worth it to see others smile when they can go home and see their families and parents and so on again-"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:14 PM

"Like I said earlier. Why else join if not for that" *she chuckled*

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:16 PM

"I know ofsome more... sinister... reasons my colleagues have had. Thougb of course wanting to do good is the noblest and truest in my eyes. Is that not so,"

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 01-Jun-21 09:33 PM

@Ensign Tess

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:40 PM

"That's all God cares for. Be you Stree, you are perfect they way you are"

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[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:42 PM

*Once more he flushed, which he hid behind his drink as he took a sip.* "Thank you. S-so are you-" *Oh god oh no. Why had he gone and said that? Having heard himself say that he swiftly dove into his drink again.*

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:45 PM

"Am I what?" *She asked politely taking another sip of her drink*

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:47 PM

"Um. You are amazing the way you are. Like you directed at me. I think people like you are rare. Very rare."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:51 PM

"Friend, but that wasn't what you were about to ask." *She said chuckling* "I won't be offended. Am I what?"

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 09:54 PM

"I meant to give you a compliment in return earlier." *He replied, flushing a dark shade of purple.* "Because I really do think you are perfect the way you are. Like you said to me earlier."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 09:59 PM

"Aww, that's one of the nicest things anyone has said to me. Thank you!" *She said with a warm smile.*

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 10:04 PM

"Does no one pay you compliments like those?" *He sounded incredulous.*

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 10:11 PM

"Oh they don't have to if they don't want to. Making someone else day is all I need to make myself happy, but really all I need is God, my sister, and myself for me to be truly happy with myself."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 10:13 PM

*That sentiment made him smile. Once more, people like here were rare. Meeting someone like her was a rare opportunity.* "That is good. Though you do deserve it, and I think it a shame that you aren't told such more often. You'd warm a cold heart sometime, I do definitely think."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 10:29 PM

"It comes with being a medical professional." *She smiled* "I love my job"

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 10:33 PM

"Which is a beautiful thing. I think." *He remarked.* "Medical professionals don't quite get as much love or thanks as they ought to, do they?"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 10:40 PM

"Our patients being alive and healthy is love and thanks enough, or for me at least. We don't need much."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 10:44 PM

"I still consider it a shame. You deserve more. It is only respectful and right." *Streelan made a low chuckle.* "Now. In that same vein as earlier - what with you declaring that you'd make sure I know someone loves me - why don't I remind you that you deserve more and give you more. Hm?"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 10:53 PM

"Ah..mmm" *She paused* "that is thoughtful of you and I really do appreciate it but really it's just our jobs. I don't need or want anything for doing the right thing. That negates the purpose of just being nice."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 01-Jun-21 10:57 PM

"If you wish, Aurelia. May I call you Aura as a nickname by the way?"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 01-Jun-21 11:04 PM

"Sure! Lots of people call me that" *She smiled*

Ensign Tess 01-Jun-21 11:04 PM

(Imma about to pass out

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 01-Jun-21 11:05 PM

((No prob, cya later!)

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott *Of course the anomaly would make sense for the lack of communication but there was something more.* “You don’t get along with him do you?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 01:02 AM

"Didn' afore. When Ah was younger, Ah was quite the troublemaker. Never listened to 'im or others' round me. Ah lashed out to 'verythin' an' anythin'. Ah was too self absorbed to notice."

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 01:36 AM

*Mayott grew up in a very different world. Of course he had his rebellious streaks (by Cardassian standards) but he couldn’t imagine lashing out at his own father. They’d have disagreements but anything beyond that would make for a strong punishment.* “I see. You both must not have seen eye to eye then....he did briefly speak about your past, you got into fights a lot?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 01:37 AM

"Aye. Many." *He sighed and shook his head.* "Ah was stupid an' couldn't see past me loss." *He finished his whiskey after.*

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 01:43 AM

*He knew exactly what loss Max was referring to. Was it a good idea to bring it up? Maybe not here, but he’d ordered another glass of Kanar and all this drinking was starting to loosen his tongue.* “He told me that too, that you hadn’t been the same since the loss of your mother. I’m sorry about that Max.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 02:31 AM

*He froze up for a moment. Closing his eyes.* "Ah expect it was 'arder for me father. But aye. Only started bein' meself 'gain in the last few years' a academy."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 02-Jun-21 07:15 AM

@M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica (<@!226526243363749890>) - [jump "Very well, Aura. What a lovely nickname." *Streelan flushed with embarrassment.* "I wish people could call me more than just Stree as a nickname."

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 02-Jun-21 07:18 AM

"Oh, you are talking about-" *She frowned* "I'm sorry Streelan I just assumed thats what most people called you. I didn't know you didn't like that..."

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 02-Jun-21 07:28 AM

"No, no, no. Worry not..." *He reached over and patted her arm once. A placating gesture.* "I'm alright with you calling me that now - but at least you know." *Then came a tiny, nervous smile. The usual type of smile he managed. Nothing unusual there.*

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 02-Jun-21 10:18 AM

"Yeah." *She took another sip of her drink* "Where is the wedding cake?"

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 02-Jun-21 10:20 AM

*Streelan took a moment or two to answer as he cocked his head at the singing coming from the dance floor. The lyrics, though cheesy, made him flush - and smile all the same.* "I'm not sure, Aura. Maybe it hasn't arrived yet? Or it isn't ready?"

[M] Ensign Aurelia Angelica BOT 02-Jun-21 11:16 AM

"I wonder what it's going to be like? Something with grandeur or something simple. Either way I'm sure it will taste amazing"

[T]Ensign Streelan BOT 02-Jun-21 11:19 AM

"I hope so as well." *Streelan paused for a moment to think.* "Maybe it's mango cake," *He guessed meekly.* "I like mangoes very much. My mother would grow them back home in fact and make desserts for us when she had the time."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 02-Jun-21 11:49 AM

@Ensign Tess

Lt. Max Leòideach *He froze up for a moment. Closing his eyes.* "Ah expect it was 'arder for me father. But aye. Only started bein' meself 'gain in the last few years' a academy."

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 01:02 PM

*His brows turned up as he placed a had on Max’s shoulder.* “Losing a loved one is hard. Do you want to talk about it?”

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott *His brows turned up as he placed a had on Max’s shoulder.* “Losing a loved one is hard. Do you want to talk about it?”

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 02:37 PM

"Not really, Ah'm gonna go see the dance floor. See what's 'appenin' there aye?" *Her made to stand to go do that.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 02:40 PM

*His grip tightened as he held onto his shoulder, keeping the other from leaving.* “Max...have you told anyone how you feel about it?” *Maybe he was a little buzzed from the drinks right now but he wasn’t going to back down.*

[Sci] Ensign Kazin Nahn BOT 02-Jun-21 02:43 PM

*Yes, he had arrived to the party incredibly late. And no, he didn’t care that he’d arrived to the party incredibly late. He’d gotten an invitation – because everyone had gotten an invitation – and deleted if after reading the first line. What did he care about weddings when there was science to be done!* *Kazin Nahn was a single-minded man. If this were a holodeck game, he’d be an NPC. No plotline, just sweet sweet science.* *That being said, he was somewhat appropriately dressed. Button up, jacket, slacks. All black, all a bit wrinkly. His hair was a mess, like he’d just woken up – or been running his fingers through it continuously. All of this was thanks to the Odyssey’s on duty transporter operator, who had flat out refused to beam Kazin here in his regular old duty uniform. He’d replicated the clothes and changed in the transporter room, without a hint of shame. The other guy wasn’t so chill about it.* *Like he’d said, he wasn’t going for the party! He was going to find someone at the party.* “Ensign Pax!” *He shouted ecstatically, finally finding the topic of his current obsession near the bar. Kazin barged right in, oblivious to the others standing with her, grinning widely as he came to a stop in front of her.* “We need to talk.”

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott *His grip tightened as he held onto his shoulder, keeping the other from leaving.* “Max...have you told anyone how you feel about it?” *Maybe he was a little buzzed from the drinks right now but he wasn’t going to back down.*

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 02:44 PM

"Later. If you want, Ah'll explain the whole thin'."

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 02:45 PM

*It took him a few seconds but he finally let go.* “Alright, but I’m holding you to it.” *He gives a smile.* “Now go and dance with someone.”

Lt. Max Leòideach 02-Jun-21 02:45 PM

*He chuckled.* "Dance with someone? Who'll want to dance with me?" *He gave Girak a lopsided smile and moved off to the dance floor.*

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Crewman Bob BOT 02-Jun-21 03:04 PM

*Bob, overhearing at the bar shook his head.* "Well, not me. I'm more of an observer of nature."

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Dr. Amatea Janaii 02-Jun-21 04:25 PM

*Now back at the bar, she quickly wiped her forehead of the scant amount of sweat that'd accumulated as she stood at the counter, waiting for a chance to flag down the barkeeper. Though she did spot a rather sour looking Irish lad, Giving him a quick wink to maybe lighten his mood.. doubted it though.* (edited)

Captain Ezarah Ryn 02-Jun-21 04:30 PM

“You’re welcome, and don’t worry about it. Like I said, it only matters that we learn and move on.” *Ezarah squeezed his hand back gently and gave him a soft warm smile, while inwardly debating how to move backwards without shattering the fragile resolution between them.* *She knew the effect her eyes had on people. It was why she always made sure to look someone in the eye, and why it had bothered her when Aram had refused to look at her at first. Ezarah wasn’t tall, and she didn’t look particularly frightening. But her eyes were dark, fathomless, and ancient. They had a way of stilling even the loudest combatant.* *But suddenly, not through her own volition, the spell was broken and her gaze pulled away. Her attention was pulled by someone else, a voice she couldn’t possibly ignore.* *Kazin.* “What are you doing here?” *Ryn asked quickly, backing up from Aram and dropping his hand, putting up some walls of her own. She didn’t like the way the question sounded, unpolished and slightly too harsh. But it was hard to be perfect when meeting your future self for the first time. Which was why no one should know that.*

Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 02-Jun-21 04:39 PM

*Fighting so many conflicting emotions swimming through his head, amplified the haze of the alcohol, Rydel hardly knew what to do with himself. Her smile was charming, everything about her was in many ways, and even though she understood...and seemed to be different, the slug was still there.* *He turned to acknowledge Pax's sympathy as well, unsure how this change had happened so quickly. He tilted his head to meet the other Trill's eyes only for the briefest of moments, when the strange incident happened, breaking the cathartic moment with chaos. His hand slipped from Ryn's and he spun to see what had gotten her so agitated so quickly.* *Close to two sheets to the wind already, Rydel balled is fist, instinct to protect the two Trill women taking over before he could think, compounded by the fact that it was literally his duty to keep his charge free from harm. It was enough to overwhelm him. His dark Trill eyes, which often had quite an effect similar to Ryn's, honed in on Kazin.* "If you're here to cause trouble for these ladies, you're going to be in for a long night." *He found himself blurting to Kazin, voice seething with a hostility far different than his quiet brooding had produced so far.*.

Crewman Harry Lynton 02-Jun-21 04:39 PM

*While Max and Mayott are having this extremely deep conversation, Harry is sitting there and sipping water as quietly as he could. He perfectly well knew not to piss off the Lieutenant, nor would it be good to interact with the two officers while they are tipsy. So he keeps his head straight and completely not looking at the two, completely forgetting that Max had even left.* (edited)

[Sci] Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 02-Jun-21 05:00 PM

*Pax spun to look at the other trill, what? How had he followed them? Were the others with him, and why the hell was he at the wedding.* “Ohh no no you want to talk pretty boy? We’ll do it over here, and no. Before you even ask I didn’t break your fancy toy so don’t even start on that. How’d you follow us anyway?” *She asked catching his arm and steering him away from Ryn. \*From how round one went, Pax wasn’t sure Ezarah and her symbiont could survive round two of temporal tampering with their connection. And she was **not** having that, not on her watch at any rate.*

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[Sci] Ensign Kazin Nahn BOT 02-Jun-21 05:27 PM

"Hey!" *He complained as he was quickly dragged away, breaking up whatever Trill party was going on over there. Like damn spotty people, learn to mingle. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations and all that good shit.* *But he didn't fight that hard, because Pax was the one he wanted to see anyway, and he had no desire whatsoever to fight the big guy.* "Why does everyone keep asking me that? Hello multiverse theory? I exist in this universe too!" *Finally Kazin planted his feet. If she wanted to keep pulling, she'd have to drag him across the floor.* "Lady, I'm a scientist. A temporal physicist! You guys met my wet dream, and according to Commander Kestra, you can give me a recap."

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[Sci] Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 02-Jun-21 05:43 PM

*There were **so** many things Vidira could say to that, none of them polite, and all of them would earn her The Look from Ezarah if she overheard them. So she refrained, no small part because she didn’t want this mans first impression of her to be a lewd joke.* “I could indeed fill you in, but I think I need to discuss with the higher ups how much I can reveal. Also a wedding is no place for a debrief, did you come here just to find me?” *She asked, looking slightly perturbed. If that was the case he needed a hobby, or a social life.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 02-Jun-21 05:48 PM

"Down boy," *Ezarah said dryly, meaning it for both Aram and Pax, as she watched Vidira drag Kazin away.* "I don't think he's a threat." *Not judging by how easily Pax was removing him.* *Now that her surprise was lessened to an extent, her normal composure was reasserting itself. She took a deep breath, then continued to Aram with a forced calm,* "Remember the ship's temporal physicist, who you couldn't talk to because we'd met him in another universe?" *Ezarah kept her voice low so only Aram would be able to hear over the music.* *Her eyes were still on Kazin. She couldn't see his face anymore, but she could still see his movements. There was a slight difference to him now, something she couldn't quite place her finger on. The familiarity she'd seen in the other one, the small motions that reminded Ezarah so viscerally of herself and the other hosts... those were gone.* "That, is Kazin Ryn, or he will be anyway. Kazin Nahn, he's called here." (edited)

Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan 02-Jun-21 05:49 PM

Mac: *The time worn tactical officer had been by himself at the bar, all around in a foul mood after the outburst of the petulant ensign. He had been scowling into his third glass of scotch, when their resident witty ~~and pretty~~ Orion doctor decided to throw a wink his way. The corner of his mouth would gently tick upwards into the faintest of smiles, while he made direct eye contact with her, grey gaze in all.* "Oi, are you having fun there, Miss Janaii? I feel you might be going around and bullying all the young bloods wandering around here, with that sweet smile and chipper attitude." *Cal didn't really know what got him to respond. Usually he tried to avoid contact at events like this, and he was also extremely confused at the almost flirty tone he took. Is he ok? Did he drink too much scotch? He had a moment of self confusion before he just threw it to the wayside and decided to try to enjoy himself. For now.*

[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan BOT 02-Jun-21 05:49 PM

*The time worn tactical officer had been by himself at the bar, all around in a foul mood after the outburst of the petulant ensign. He had been scowling into his third glass of scotch, when their resident witty ~~and pretty~~ Orion doctor decided to throw a wink his way. The corner of his mouth would gently tick upwards into the faintest of smiles, while he made direct eye contact with her, grey gaze in all.* "Oi, are you having fun there, Miss Janaii? I feel you might be going around and bullying all the young bloods wandering around here, with that sweet smile and chipper attitude." *Cal didn't really know what got him to respond. Usually he tried to avoid contact at events like this, and he was also extremely confused at the almost flirty tone he took. Is he ok? Did he drink too much scotch? He had a moment of self confusion before he just threw it to the wayside and decided to try to enjoy himself. For now.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 02-Jun-21 06:00 PM

*Well that got his attention. Moreover- she was surprised he knew her name. She knew his of course, she knew every person on this ship and at least a brief overview of their medical history, only made easy because so many had perfectly healthy screens. But Mr. MacDolan had some very interesting ones. Ones she definitely remembered. Turning to face him a bit more revealed more of her features, including a delighted smile and red, raised brows.* "You think I have a sweet smile, MacDolan?~" *She jeered, her previously cheery smile now bordering on teasing as bright blue eyes zeroed in on him with a narrowed gaze.* "How about I come over there and bully you too? You look like someone sneezed into your scotch."

Lt. Max Leòideach *He chuckled.* "Dance with someone? Who'll want to dance with me?" *He gave Girak a lopsided smile and moved off to the dance floor.*

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 06:06 PM

*He watched Max go hoping that the man didn’t stay a bachelor forever. Love is splendid, and hard, disappointing and rewarding. Mayott grew a lot after getting married and having children. Max is a good man, but unfortunately his poor heart is in love with a lady who was already taken.*

Crewman Harry Lynton 02-Jun-21 06:12 PM

*Harry finally decides that all he should do is to just check to see if he had gotten a message back from his estranged father. He picks up the datapad and checks the messages. Nothing, the message had not even been seen. Well of course Harry didn’t expect it to be seen, I mean he hadn’t spoken to the man for at least a year. But he guessed it would have been nice to at least even just get a OK. He quietly sets down the datapad before sipping on his water. It wasn’t the time to even show his frustration, he was at a wonderful wedding. It would be inappropriate to break down and get angry about personal things.* (edited)

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Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 02-Jun-21 06:22 PM

*Rydel stood there for a long moment, chest-puffed, muscles taut, full instinct-mode while he watched Pax take Kazin away. His reactions were a little bit slower than usual, and it took him a moment to realize Ryn was talking to him, turning his attention back to the captain.* *The adrenaline running through him kept him on the agitated side for several more moments while he listened to her, his eyes widening soon in realization as he put two and two together.* "Oh, my. I'm going to have to work with him. And... I'm going to have to keep things quiet too. Why'd you react like that? I'm already jumpy..." *He gave a coy shrug to her as a half-apology for his ups and downs.*.

[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan BOT 02-Jun-21 06:33 PM

*Caleb laughed at her teasing, a deep, throaty chuckle that would resonate up through his chest. With a smirk across his face, the massive bear of an Irishman would push off from his seat, and stride towards Mattie, coming to stop next to her.* "You could say tha. Also, ye can try to bully me all ye want, I have a smart aleck younger sister, and I'm used to it." *Cal would look out over the venue as he spoke, his smile fading to a neutral expression.* "Ye know, I personally hate weddings, but I'm glad the crew is enjoying themselves. God knows they need it. Besides, we haft nothing better to do while the Odyssey is banjaxxed."

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 02-Jun-21 06:51 PM

*He looked back at Max glad to see that he was at least dancing. The night wore on and he was becoming tired. Perhaps he should head out and get some rest. If he stayed around the bar for too long he’ll get intoxicated once again. He didn’t want that.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 02-Jun-21 06:56 PM

"Oh I'm always up for an *extra-hard* challenge. S'why I joined medical after all, solve all the puzzles and riddles, flesh, medicine or otherwise~" *He'd looked big from afar, most career-fleet types were. All meat and pomp with very little filling for personality- but he seemed to have some brains in there so far..* "Why's that, MacDolan? Hate seeing people be happy or just hate being outside the gym on your off hours?"

[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan BOT 02-Jun-21 07:05 PM

"Well then feel free to take a crack at this puzzle box. Can't guarantee there's a fantastic prize inside though." *At her second question, he felt the familiar raging, tearing pain of the hole he refused to acknowledge of fill. The whole that single decision on the Antares made. However, instead of lashing out, he did his best to hide the sudden pain with humor and a smirk, although the pain could be seen right underneath his smoke colored eyes.* "Nae, I just dinnae like em because at every wedding, there's a girl like you, ready to hassle hard working men like myself with teasing and bullying." *He smirked at her, showing it was all in good humor. He could get used to friendly bantering like this.*

[Sci] Ensign Kazin Nahn BOT 02-Jun-21 07:17 PM

"But our department head said you could, isn't that good enough?" *No, no, no, no. He'd met those fundamentalist downers at DTI before. They'd even tried to recruit him once. Those people had no appreciation for the science, no joy whatsoever. The ultimate rule followers. They would shut this down before he learned anything. And Kazin would spend the rest of his life thinking of that one missed opportunity.* "And yes I came here to find you. It's a wedding. They got married. Yay. Party. All that stuff. Besides it looks like that part is already over." *He had a life, science. And he had a hobby... more science.*

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 02-Jun-21 07:58 PM

"He's not bad. Just... excitable. Though I assume he'll be a bit different than the one I met. Also, the goal is that you don't work with him, because you would have to keep things quiet. Starfleet has other temporal physicists." *As for the rest of it, Ezarah sighed slightly, rather embarrassed at the temporary lapse in her composure. She was already berating herself for letting Kazin get to her that way. But it was so strange to see him. Meeting him in this universe was so different than meeting him in another. This was the man she was supposed to become. Sooner rather than later, considering his age.* "I told you, it's like looking into a mirror and seeing someone you don't recognize looking back. I didn't mean to react at all. It is better that he never knows."

[Sci] Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 02-Jun-21 08:40 PM

*She arched a brow.* “Ha. No, not until I know what’s approved to disclose what’s not. I’m not putting my arse on the line, just because you asked,” *She wasn’t going to to be e one to create and incident, and who knows what foreknowledge would do? Would it alter the course of things, and for better or for worse? She really didn’t want to push it, didn’t human have a whole TV show about time travelling aliens and the consequences of that? She shook her head, she was getting distracted.* “I’ll talk to commander Kestra first thing tomorrow to see what I can and can’t disclose, then I’ll show you the absolutely stunning scans we got from inside that thing. Deal?”

Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 02-Jun-21 09:26 PM

*Rydel listened as intently as he could with the music going on loudly around them, the various conversations, and his head swimming. For all of is hangups, he did the best he could to be a good officer. And what had he been thinking to drink on duty? The sudden realization which everyone seemed to have overlooked during the festivities grated at him. He way he was right now... this was downright negligence.* *If something happened to her, if this future-her Trill triggered something in her, he would have to have peak reaction times. Not that he saw anything wrong with her symbiont in their recent scans, he'd been confident she was healthy... which was what allowed him to forget his duties and get himself this way to begin wtih.* *He hadn't intended on being here for longer than the night, and now reality was setting in on him, even with his drunkenness.* *Embarrassed, blaming himself for events that hadn't even occurred as he overthought them in his mind, he couldn't bear to look at Ezarah any longer, his body language recoiling and gaze shifting to the side.* "I understand. And I will treat matters as classified." *He sucked in a breath, attempting to become more clinical in his tone even with mild slurring.* "Between our conversation and this you've probably had enough excitement for the night, given how fresh you are out of surgery. The party seems like it's about to wind down anyway. Even though you've got a clean bill of health we don't want to push it."

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[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan "Well then feel free to take a crack at this puzzle box. Can't guarantee there's a fantastic prize inside though." *At her second question, he felt the familiar raging, tearing pain of the hole he refused to acknowledge of fill. The whole that single decision on the Antares made. However, instead of lashing out, he did his best to hide the sudden pain with humor and a smirk, although the pain could be seen right underneath his smoke colored eyes.* "Nae, I just dinnae like em because at every wedding, there's a girl like you, ready to hassle hard working men like myself with teasing and bullying." *He smirked at her, showing it was all in good humor. He could get used to friendly bantering like this.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 02-Jun-21 10:10 PM

"That so?" *She countered with a quick elevator glance at him, sizing him up. Though definitely not for a fight- perhaps a battle of wit and language, he already had piqued her curiosity.* "Well lemme set you straight. The devil works hard- but I work harder. And as hard as my job is? Me thinks our resident muscle brigade can withstand a lil poking and prodding from.."girls like me." Though.." *Mattie let a teasing smirk slide from the side of her mouth, her eyes trained on him rigidly.* "Didn't realize those muscles hid such tender feelings."

[Sci] Ensign Kazin Nahn BOT 02-Jun-21 10:12 PM

"But she already said- wait. Scans from inside..." *Kazin's voice dropped to an awe filled whisper.* "You probed my doppelganger? Did you get subatomic scans? Please tell me you took subatomic scans? Getting that level of scan from someone from a parallel universe would be awesome. We could compare it to mine and damn would that be cool." "But you did you have to put something inside the poor guy? What's wrong with a tricorder and a biobed?"

[Sci] Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 02-Jun-21 10:17 PM

“...The anomaly not your doppelganger you weirdo,” *She laughed, giving him a gentle shove.* “I’m not in the habit of probing people,” *Ok so maybe working with him would be fun, and probably exasperating for their poor department head. But Commander Kestra routinely dealt with Spica, so it was probably fine. Probably.* “I’ll give you the virtual tour of the portal to the doom dimension,” *She snorted.* “Though now that you mention it I would love to compare scans of people and their counterparts. What if they’re reversed or something?”

Captain Ezarah Ryn 02-Jun-21 10:32 PM

“Good. Aside from the obvious temporal regulations, imagine how strange it would be for him. According to his records, he never applied to the initiate program at all.” *Yes, she’d researched him. Probably a bit too extensively, but it was a curiosity she hadn’t been able to deny. Ezarah knew that Ryn would move onto another host one day. That was something she’d always found comforting, the prospect of life after death. But she’d never expected to know who it was, to have him on her ship in close proximity. She had never been superstitious, but this felt like an omen.* “How would you feel if someone told you that they’d met a joined version of you in a different universe?” *Ezarah finally pulled her gaze from Kazin’s back when she posed the question, expecting a negative reaction that would reinforce her orders for secrecy. Instead, he wasn’t looking at her at all.* *Wonderful. Apparently they weren’t entirely past it.* *Raising the glass of wine still in her hands, Ezarah drained it, letting the liquor calm her nerves – spring wine wasn’t strong enough to do anything else in this quantity – before setting the empty glass on the bar.* *Ezarah caught the change in his tone, which only confirmed what she was already expecting. Kazin had interrupted any sort of planned exit from their moment, and now Aram was regretting his forwardness. He’d probably feel worse once he sobered up. In a public setting, that wouldn’t be good for either of them.* “Very well Doctor. You’re the expert.”

[Sci] Ensign Kazin Nahn BOT 02-Jun-21 10:46 PM

"Well get in the habit!" *He complained, stumbling back a step as she shoved him and coming back with a mock heart-broken look.* "I was really excited to see the anomaly actually. That alone would have been a dream come true, but then Kestra told me that you guys met me and I've never been so jealous in my entire life!" "Tell me you at least did a sneaky tricorder scan?" *He begged, pulling another pathetic face.*

Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 02-Jun-21 10:55 PM

"I couldn't imagine that happening. I teach at the academy. I'm hardly some space-bound adventurer." *Though it seemed he would be again soon. Something he didn't want to think about at all, much easier to immerse himself in medical journals, dissecting problems within bodies rather than in the vast expanse of space. The whole concept of this mirror universe interaction was far out of his comfort zone, not something to make him seethe like the symbionts did, but another stress he didn't relish foisting onto himself.* *He glanced over at Pax and Kazin, seeming to have an animated conversation away from them, wondering what they were discussing. They both seemed so full of life, happy to exist. Something he hadn't felt in a long time.* *His harsh self-judgment that he had somehow failed Ezarah only spiraled him further. And when she said 'you're the expert', he couldn't help but feel she somehow was being facetious. She'd said she was a doctor in a past life, and probably thought she knew far better than him. But if she didn't think she needed to leave, wouldn't she say something?* *He didn't know her well enough to know, but it made him doubt himself. No, he wouldn't let that happen. He knew what he was doing and if she hated him and thought he was a lousy doctor, he couldn't help that. All he could do was assert himself and do his job.* "Yes. Let's go then." *He tried to sound stern, though he gave a small and friendly-as-he-could wave to Pax to let her know they'd be departing.*

Crewman Harry Lynton 02-Jun-21 11:34 PM

*As Mayott was preoccupied with personal matters and he knew absolutely no one else here, Harry wiped down the little bar area to ensure that the bartender wasn’t forced to deal with any sort of mess. He then stood up, fixing his dress uniform before heading off towards somewhere. That being said, the bubble is popped.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 02-Jun-21 11:52 PM

*For a moment, Ezarah considered going to say her goodbyes to Vidira, but eventually decided against it. Her friend had seemed determined to keep Kazin away from her, so she probably wouldn’t appreciate an interruption. Ryn thought it was silly. Aside from emotional discomfort, there was no chance of her being in physical danger from this one. Joined trill often met their future hosts – especially if they did work for the Commission. They were just unaware of it at the time. The danger was from the symbionts being in close proximity to each other. And Kazin Nahn didn’t have Ryn yet.* *With a wave of her own for Pax, Ryn set out towards the exit. She didn’t feel tired. Ezarah thought she’d done quite good with restraining herself. Not even a single dance. But she didn’t want to push it. He was the expert and she didn’t want to die. Everything else fell into place naturally after that. Searching for the root of his anger didn’t mean she planned to ignore his medical advice.* *Dezra had been an amazing doctor, and her knowledge was always helpful to fall back on, but she’d specialized in large scale emergencies. Got a war, natural disaster, or pandemic on your hands, Dezra was the woman to call. This kind of injury wasn’t her forte.* “Tell me Doctor,” *She started as they were leaving the room.* “When do you think I’ll be able to return to duty?” *They’d let her come to the party, so light duty – which was easy on Earth – couldn’t be too far of a stretch after that.*

Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 03-Jun-21 12:11 AM

*Rydel waited for her to collect herself and then dutifully walked by her side as she moved along, still lost within new brooding thoughts, though outwardly appearing as if he still was stuck on his old ones. He went quiet compared to the way he'd been before, scanning the area for T'Pel, and saddened further by the fact he couldn't find his one friend.* "I recommended in my report you return to duty already. I figure a capacity of captain, especially while a ship is in dock, is mostly a paperwork job. I wouldn't recommend getting into dangerous chases on mirror universe planets or anything of the like for at least a few weeks." *He managed to have some humor through his situation.* *Something bothered him as they walked, which he didn't consider at first with the fuzziness going on in his head. He stopped walking, lightly tugging on her arm, and looking at her inquisitively when she would turn her attention to him.* "Why are we not just beaming up? Were you looking for a walk?"

Captain Ezarah Ryn 03-Jun-21 12:21 AM

*When he pulled at her arm, Ezarah turned to face him with a raised eyebrow, looking amused at the question.* "For the same reason we didn't beam directly into the building Doctor. It's rude. Going back down the stairs isn't necessary, but we should at least be outside." *That being said, she continued on smoothly,* "It is mostly paperwork, and I have a great deal to catch up on, with all the repairs and the new crew coming aboard." *Much less the reports on their exploits that she still had to complete. Frankly, Ezarah was surprised that DTI had left her alone for this long after she regained consciousness. She'd half expected them to be waiting at her bedside.* "Though I never did get to chase anyone across a mirror universe planet," *She continued dryly,* "I'll have to put that on my to do list." *With a first officer as active as Azoci, she rarely got to leave the ship at all. Azoci's security background was better suited to it.* "Now, shall we continue?"

Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 03-Jun-21 12:33 AM

*He couldn't help but laugh in a sloppy, drunken way when she mentioned it being rude. He wouldn't have given it a thought otherwise and still thought it was all silly. The topic turning to her duties was a more serious one, one he tried to focus on but it also sounded far more boring than being a surgeon, or even teaching surgery techniques to young cadets.* "I see no reason why you can't resume those duties. Starting tomorrow." *His brow furrowed.* "Do I actually have authority over this or do I need to prod Dr. Drex to sign off for you?" *When she mentioned continuing, he made a gentlemanly motion forward before continuing along in lockstep with her. Basic work-function talk calmed him. When one taught for several years, one tended to get good at the mundane tasks. He found the patterns something easy where he could forget about life's other problems, at least until work was done and he could have a drink do that for him.* "Lead on."

[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan BOT 03-Jun-21 12:34 AM

"Hard on the outside, soft on the inside. It's why so many klingons wanted to crack my head open back in the war. Granted, I've been smacked around by plenty of Orions also, but I won't hold that against our resident superstar doctor." *He was enjoying himself funny enough. For the past several months, all hes been doing was working his tail off, barely talking to anyone except Sa'val. He wouldn't notice the fact he was actually loosening up, getting more comfortable as the conversation wore on. His smile deepened, and his eyes cleared up, just a bit.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 03-Jun-21 12:47 AM

*Ryn waited patiently until his laugh died out. He might be the doctor, but at the moment he was the one who needed to be put to bed. As long as he made it outside on his own power - and Ezarah fervently hoped he could, since O'Neil was still in the building - they could beam to their respective homes without issue.* "According to the orders I received from the Admiral, you are under Doctor Drex's command. Any leeway will be up to you two. If you don't know, making a recommendation to her would be the safest bet." *She began walking towards the building's exit again, resuming the slow measured pace she'd used earlier in the afternoon when climbing the venue's steps. This time however, it was for Aram's benefit.*

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Dr. Rydel Aram BOT 03-Jun-21 12:54 AM

*Rydel was a pro at this, however. He could get a little up and down with this mind going in every which direction, but he carried himself well enough to where he didn't stumble or falter on their way outside.* "I'll shoot her a message in the morning, then. Though... if I forget, remind me, okay?" *He wasn't unaware of his current condition.* *They eventually made it outside and Rydel was quick to tap a communicator which he had in his left breast pocket. It chirped.* "Odyssey Transporter Room, Two to beam up." *They shimmered into a column of light in short order. Up to #transporter-room-2.*

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 03-Jun-21 01:34 AM

*After another hour of doing some daydreaming and people watching he felt a small tickle behind his ear that brought him to the present. The little vine was wiggling around looking for food. He got up, left the glass on the counter and got some kind of small meat from the food table. While his little vine ate he headed over to be transporters and be transported back to odyssey.*

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[T] Lt. JG Caleb MacDolan "Hard on the outside, soft on the inside. It's why so many klingons wanted to crack my head open back in the war. Granted, I've been smacked around by plenty of Orions also, but I won't hold that against our resident superstar doctor." *He was enjoying himself funny enough. For the past several months, all hes been doing was working his tail off, barely talking to anyone except Sa'val. He wouldn't notice the fact he was actually loosening up, getting more comfortable as the conversation wore on. His smile deepened, and his eyes cleared up, just a bit.*

Dr. Amatea Janaii 03-Jun-21 01:55 AM

"I mean!~" *Her sultry gaze filled quickly with amusement as she smiled towards the tall irishman, obviously having quite a bit of fun with the conversation at hand.* "I wouldn't let my title stop me from having a quick 1-2 round with you if that's what'cha really wanted, especially if its for 'old times sake' on your part. But since you wanna get bullied so bad, seems only fair to add in a little spice~" *He was already starting to open up- what a good sign!~ And lookit that? She hadn't even had to work that hard~* "So a war hero, huh? You look pretty young- maybe close to my age. Iconian war? Klingon war?"

Narrator BOT 03-Jun-21 01:57 AM

The venue's employees start moving throughout the building moving people out. The allotted time for the party has passed and they need to start cleaning up.

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Dr. Amatea Janaii 03-Jun-21 02:09 AM

"Well..maybe another time then, cutie pie?" *She hummed grabbing the water she'd originally come for and waved off the tall mad-lad with another sultry wink of goodbye.* "Maybe I'll see ya in a staff meeting~" *And with that? She was off.*

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[Sci] Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 03-Jun-21 06:07 AM

*Vidira scrunched her nose.* “No, and I really regret it because now I’m curious. Anyway, I’ll get the scans of the anomaly to you. I’ll also talk to the commander, and see how much I’m permitted to reveal,” *She noticed Ryn waving, then heading for the exit.* “Anyway my friends are leaving, so I’ll see you around Kazin!” *She said, heading out after them and being beamed up to the ship.*

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