Fishin-magician

Star Trek: Odyssey

Space / fishin-magician

Narrator BOT 05-Jan-22 02:01 PM

*On the docks of #ave-ennore, not far from where the Odyssey was berthed, sat what could only be described as an old Earth sailing ship. On the side, the name was printed in an intricate script font:* The Fishin' Magician. *It was floating a few feet in the air, bobbing gently as though an invisible ocean was swelling beneath it. A ladder hung off the side for anyone willing to climb up. The ship was swarming with drow, running across the decks, climbing the rigging, climbing up and sliding down the ladder, and in some cases - simply jumping off the side of the ship and floating down, light as a feather. If anyone watched long enough, they would note that without fail, every drow who passed the ship's name would pause and heave a massive sigh, as though embarrassed by it.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:02 PM

"All aboard!" *He called, shouting down to all the otherworlders (other-universe-ers?) he saw down below.* "Climb on up!"

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 01:02 PM

*James walked about the ship nodding at the captain as he did.* "Its good to be here."

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 01:06 PM

*As he entered, James was greeted by no less than five drow who were completing various tasks around the deck. None of them looked like an obvious captain, thought they all had very similar facial features, as though related.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 06-Jan-22 01:06 PM

*He climbed up, silently acknowledging this man that welcomed them on. The captain? Possibly. He stood in one place once he got up, looking to be polite and treating this like the house of someone else.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 01:07 PM

*He pulled out his PADD and took a couple pictures of the crew preparing the ship. The design of the ship heavily interested him and he figured it wouldn't hurt to document it.*

Alyndra Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:08 PM

*Alyndra appeared on the ship in a poof of white smoke. Only a few minutes late, but Jysvir was surely expecting that.* "Is everyone here?" *She asked, kissing her husband lightly in greeting.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:10 PM

"Looks like we've still got a few stragglers climbing up," *he replied, actually picking Alyndra up and spinning her around a bit. Jysvir was excited. He loved fishing trips. His various cousins around the ship called out their hellos as well.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 01:13 PM

*Kalena appeared not long after, practically pulling Lacina along with her. The Kriosian looked like a disaster. Unlike the others, who had come in casual clothing, she was still in uniform. A day old, wrinkled uniform. Her eyes were puffy and bloodshot, face pale, cheeks still streaked with tears. And yet... she looked oddly excited to be on the ship at the same time. What a turnaround.*

Dr. Eli Drake 06-Jan-22 01:14 PM

*Eli walked into the shop, his med kit on his side.* "Hello! Looking forward to this."

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:16 PM

"So are we! Welcome!" *he replied cheerfully.* "Do you have deep space fishing where you're from?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 01:20 PM

*Vale walked up to the ship. She wore her leather outfit that meant she was expecting ether lots of hard work or a fight. Ether way she was there. Vine playing in her ponytail.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 01:27 PM

*James kept running around taking pictures with an enthusiastic smkle. It was quite noticeable to everyone in the area but he kept doing it nonetheless.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 01:38 PM

*Vale paused then walked to the gang plank and looked up to the captain of this fishing ship asking respectfully.* “Permission to come aboard?”

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:44 PM

*He was not the captain. There was no captain, this was a fun day out with the family (and some guests). The cousin who owned the boat wasn't even here today - and thank the stars for that, because said cousin was quite proud of* the Fishin' Magician *and didn't appreciate everyone else making fun of her name.* *Yet, she asked him. So...* "Of course! We invited you didn't we?"

Dr. Eli Drake 06-Jan-22 01:49 PM

"Not deep space, but I've been fishing in the ocean and such. I'm looking forward to learning," *he said with a smile.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 01:51 PM

“Thank you and it’s tradition to ask the captain of the voyage at least the first time.” *Vine climbed down to Vales arm wrapping around it as she walked up on to the ship. She held out her hand to shake the ‘captains’ with Vine apparently wanting to join in.*

Alyndra Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:53 PM

"If you've never been, then we won't spoil the surprise," *she replied with a smile of her own*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 01:58 PM

*At the insinuation that Jysvir is the ship's captain, every drow in earshot rushed to add their opinion to his apparent promotion in a series of jokes, sarcastic congratulations, and cheerful insults. It took about five seconds for the news to spread to the rest of the ship, and every other drow jumped on the bandwagon too, a chorus of voices filling the air. The consensus is that he is not the captain and he never will be the captain. There a few nominations for Alyndra instead, since she's clearly superior despite her bad taste in men.*

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Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 01:59 PM

*He accepted the handshake solemnly, though he only maintained that face for a few seconds before bursting out laughing at his cousins' antics.* "The votes are in! I'm merely a humble tour guide."

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:06 PM

*There are even shouts coming up from the bowels of the ship now, barely heard through the decking.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 02:14 PM

*Vale tried not to laugh at the humour she could feel she had sparked all over the ship. The dark elves laughter sparked yellow and blue in each other. Thats how vale could see it but this time she didnt want anyone else to as the fireworks might shock some people.* “Ah then Chief Tour Guide. Thankyou for letting me aboard. I’m willing to help where I can.” *Vine wasn’t quite sure what to make of Jysvir but behaved for once and very nicely gave him a little leaf headbutt. There was helpfully a little fisherman’s hat complete with tiny fake fishing hooks decorating it sitting on Vines front leaf.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 02:18 PM

"Well hello there!" *He bent down immediately to have a look at Vine.* "Alyndra look, there's a little enchanted plant. It's even got a hat on. Anyway. This everyone? Let's get started!" *After a moment examining Vine, he was up and dashing to the top deck, slapping the shoulder of his cousin at the helm to get him moving. Unfortunately, this took quite a while and a great deal of cajoling on Jysvir's part, since all of his cousins had now banded together and were ignoring him to prove that he wasn't the captain.*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:22 PM

*Eventually, the sails were hoisted, the mooring lines were either pulled up and coiled neatly or dropped down to the city below, and* the Fishin' Magician *was off! Drifting upwards into space.* *Anyone who is not on board yet can assume they're already there. You can jump in at any time.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 02:23 PM

*He walked up to a random crew member and asked.* "How does one fish aboard a vessel like this."

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Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:24 PM

"With a fishing rod? What else would you fish with?" *He looked very confused at the question.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 02:27 PM

*He laughed, that much was obvious.* "Is it any different then open ocean fishing?"

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:29 PM

*The drow laughed.* "Ocean fishing doesn't even compare my friend! Ah, you're in for a treat!"

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 02:32 PM

*He grinned clearly excited at the opportunity.* "Sounds perfect! I'm really excited for the opportunity."

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 02:36 PM

*Vale cheered.* “Well done for getting us underway Not the Captain!” *Vale said hoping to get some more laughs.*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:37 PM

*There was more laughter, along with various responses.* “Don’t thank him!” “No thank me, I did it!” “No, me!”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 02:43 PM

“Alright thankyou all of you!” *Vale said and walked up to one of the crew as she looked over the side.* “So… how large are the fish we are likely to find out here?”

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 02:49 PM

“That depends on you,” *he replied mysteriously. Another series of whispers had gone around the ship after James’s questions, and now all the drow knew that the Odyssey crew was completely new to space fishing. They had all mutually agreed to keep it a surprise.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 02:52 PM

“Oooh mysterious. Your not going to hang us off the side and use us as bait are you?” *Vale laughed a little.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 06-Jan-22 02:54 PM

*For some reason he had run behind a little bit and finally ran up.* “Oh oh I’m sorry I made it.” *He smiles through looks a little winded from running.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 03:12 PM

*A small strangled gasp could be heard as Rownan appeared on the ship. In an instant Kalena was making her way over to the helm area, conveniently on the other end of the ship from him.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 06-Jan-22 03:17 PM

*He hadn’t noticed her at all as he went over to talk to Vale.* “Commander, you like to fish?”

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Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 03:17 PM

"Humm..." *The drow paused and looked Vale over for a moment, schooling his face into something like serious contemplation.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 03:18 PM

*James wondered over to the helm area to get some more photos of the area. He noticed the messy haired Lieutenant who seemed vaguely familiar. After digging around in his mind he recognized her as the assistant chief helmsman. He put on a friendly face.* "Hello ma'am."

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 03:22 PM

*Vale looked around feeling the presence of the shy light blue doctor before hearing him.* “I’ve done ice fishing and spear fishing. Always cooked what I fish though. I’ve never been fish bait before. Jail bait yes fish bait no.” *Vale laughed with the crewman who was talking with her and with Rownan.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 03:27 PM

*Lacina had arrived on the ship alongside Kalena, dressed in simple civvies and looking absolutely cross. She was not happy to come along, and she was especially displeased by the ship's apparent name. She did not like magicians.* *Despite her determination to remain purely serious and not be swept into the whimsy of Aitera, her demeanor quickly changed. There was excitement in the air that was practically tangible, and as the ship cast off into the space beyond she couldn't help but smile and enjoy the roaring cheers.* *She'd been surveying the ship and the various people on it when the spotted form of Miss Miren suddenly darted off. With her frown returned, Lacina pursued her to the helm.* "Kalena?" *She called to her, confused and concerned by the sudden change.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 06-Jan-22 03:31 PM

*The Aenar will wander around the ship later and notice Kalena before long. But for now he was more excited about fishing then who was on board.* “Really? I didn’t know that. Where did you fish? Was it Andoria? That’s where I’d go a lot. It’s so much fun.”

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 03:34 PM

"Naw, don't you worry," *he replied, dropping the serious demeanor in an instant.* "I don't think you'd make good bait. We've got better stuff down below."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 03:39 PM

*Kalena was staring over the shoulder of the drow currently flying the ship, her gaze focused, yet still filled with confusion. There wasn't a helm console or anything. He was flying with a wheel. Like this really was an old sailing ship. How were they under thrust? How were they breathing? How was there gravity?* "How do you go up and down?" *She finally asked.* *She registered the other voices rather late, eyes shifting from the human to Lacina.* "Oh, hello," *she replied. She knew he was a helmsman like her, but Kalena had never met him, and she didn't remember his name just now. As for Lacina's question, it brought back a rush of anxiety in an instant as she looked back over to Row, then back to the helm just as quickly.* "Is there an engine somewhere? What are the sails for?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 03:39 PM

“My academy friend and I used to go out onto the lake near his house. His dad used to like cooking up fish that wasn’t replicated sometimes but not to often. Have to maintain the natural balance of the land as much as possible. And… you have bait down below Ok.”

Alyndra Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 03:45 PM

"It would hardly foster good relations between our peoples if we fed you to the fish Commander," *Alyndra cut in, quiet amusement in her eyes.* "So yes, we brought enough bait for everyone."

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Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 03:46 PM

*Lacina only tilted her head in confusion as Kalena said hello but didn't explain herself, and then she followed her gaze towards the blue-skinned officer. That made her raise a brow, but she stepped away and let the Kriosian do her helmsman things in peace, saving the interrogation for later.* *She turned and moved to the edge of the ship, gazing out with an impossible to resist sense of awe as the space around them flew by.* (edited)

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 06-Jan-22 04:06 PM

*His time here had passed like an idle daydream. A faint but lucid moment of imagination that only only existed for the fleeting seconds between when one dozed off and when they breached that light unconsciousness to return to the waking world.* *That is what this world was, anyhow. A dream that existed beyond what one could hope to reach beyond the confines of moral space.* *Perhaps that is what the anomaly was. A gateway to places where the idle musings of “what if” birthed entire universes, teeming with people who lived and died under the weight of that single question.* *He looked off toward the horizon, his eyes fixed to the twinkling lights below him.* *The ones above him were far less tantalising. He had seen them his entire life.*

Vine BOT 06-Jan-22 04:21 PM

*Vine unwrapped itself from Vale and half jumped half slithered over to Altan looking over the rail with him.*

Dr. Eli Drake 06-Jan-22 04:24 PM

*Eli saw mostly new people and went over to Vale, not recognizing her from being on casual clothes, but also because he had never met her.* "Pretty nice ship isn't it?"

Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 04:30 PM

*The particular and altogether strange presence of Commander Azoci's plant companion brushed on Lacina's senses and she turned her head to look down the length of the rail. Seeing the little creature seemingly gaze out at the stars too made her chuckle lightly, despite her concern that the little thing might be suddenly tossed overboard.* (edited)

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 06-Jan-22 04:30 PM

*He, standing by Vale nodded at the Dr.* “Do you like fishing?”

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 04:31 PM

*Vale looked around worriedly but sighed and stopped worrying about her Vine seeing the creature was with someone she trusted.* “it’s like an old earth ship. Betazoid ships were much more paint and decoration.”

Dr. Eli Drake 06-Jan-22 04:32 PM

"One of the old shuttles we have on my colony has a similar layout. I do enjoy fishing but never did space fishing, what about you sir and ma'am?" (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 04:49 PM

*Vale blinked. That was not a word she expected. Maybe it was just a hiccup of the universal translator. She hoped it was a hiccup with the universal translator.*

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Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 04:52 PM

"Looks like my cousin here is a bit busy, so I'll take your questions," *he replied to the two helmsmen with a grin.* "All in a day's work for a tour guide," *that part was accompanied by him sticking his tongue out, but at a different cousin.* "Push the wheel forward, you go down. Pull it back, you go up." *He made a play lunge towards the pilot, who was quick to slap Jysvir's hand away.* "There's an engine down below. You all can visit it if you want. The sails pull in energy from the surrounding space to power the engine."

Alyndra Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 04:54 PM

"Slave fishing?" *She asked, a hint of concern making it's way into her voice.* "I hope that word has a different meaning to you all than it does to us."

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 04:57 PM

*He snapped a quick photo of the pilot and the helm. It reminded of the sailboats some people still owned on his small island but he also recognized it as a miracle of engineering similar to starship like theirs. Overall every aspect of the ship left him in awe.* "The systems aboard this ship are really interesting to me. I would certainly love to see more of it." (edited)

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 05:13 PM

*The ship flew on, leaving Aitera and Ave Ennore far in it's wake. They are truly alone in a sea of stars. Eventually, the ship speeds up, the stars becoming streaks as they pass by. Somehow, with no noticeable shift in inertia, they'd gone to warp.*

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Dr. Amatea Janaii 06-Jan-22 05:30 PM

*Mattie has definitely been here the entire time. She boarded roughly the same time that Vulcan douchebag did. Rordick or whatever his name was. They'd exchanged 'pleasantries' on the way up, seeing as they'd walked at the same pace, but she already thought him an utter bore and a snob. Honest to GOD, who in the hell cared about phaser rifle accuracy on a **fishing trip**. In a small wish-gift from God herself, they'd parted ways quickly after boarding and Mattie had to meandered off to the bow to try and find someone she actually liked.* (edited)

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Dr. Eli Drake 06-Jan-22 05:31 PM

*Eli decided to look out on of the windows to watch the stars fly by. Something he rarely did on the Odyssey, mostly because sickbay didn't have a window.*

Vine BOT 06-Jan-22 05:35 PM

*Vine looked up at Altan and then pointed at a star with it’s other end then waved it’s tail in a sort of way to say* ‘what’s that one?’ *but Vine didnt understand he might not understand.*

Ensign Rorik 06-Jan-22 05:35 PM

*It was not logical to instantly dislike someone....but that Orion female was an utter brute. Just her drawl alone was enough to make a comparison to talons on the metal of a bulkhead. It was no small relief when she finally went on her way, having only spoken to the tall doctor on the principle of speaking when spoken to by a superior officer. No more, no less. But after this interaction, his attraction to women overall dropped further into the murkier depths. Heading off to a small gather of people off the starboard bow, he approached with hands behind his back and gave a polite greeting.* (edited)

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Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 05:52 PM

*Lacina's hands held tightly to the rail as the ship sped on, and she didn't stop to wonder how this was all happening. Nothing made sense here, so there was no point of trying to rationalize it all. For however the magic worked, the unhindered view of the warp-trailed stars beyond was stunning. It brought her back to the first night they'd docked on Aitera, to the banquet and that starry hall. It made her a little sad to think of how carefree she'd felt then, how eager she'd been to explore this place, alongside how it actually played out. But what could she do? Nothing. So she'd try to enjoy this for now, at least until it inevitably turned to another magic-driven crisis.* (edited)

Ensign Keventh Karvak 06-Jan-22 05:54 PM

*Karvak simply went with the group, silent as always to take in his surroundings with his notepad. He sketched more pictures on there, the scene absolutely beautiful and something he wanted to remember. Who knew if they were ever going to return here? He pondered that question as he looked on to the streaking stars. One hand crossed over the other, he rested them in front of himself folded.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 06-Jan-22 05:59 PM

*Kh'reyah by comparison was visibly excited as she stood on the deck of the boat with her arms crossed, prepared to cast a line (however that worked in literal space and stars) and pull up a huge catch of her own. She just hoped there weren't magical kos'kari crawling around in the deep black soup of space...* *For now though she made her way up to the bow and looked out over the stars, at the little sparkling diamonds in the inky black.* "Lovely, aren't they." *She said to the Betazoid woman standing next to her.* (edited)

Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 06:10 PM

*As the new presence arrived at the rail her she turned her head to greet them.* "Definitely, hello." *She answered, offering a small smile before looking back to the speeding sky.* "Certainly never expected to see them like this, I don't know that anyone back home will believe me. What about your folks, will they laugh when you tell them about your magical 'trip' on a star sailing-ship?" (edited)

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 06:24 PM

"We'll go down below in a bit. You can see whatever you want. But first, who wants to try their hand at flying this lady?" *He pitched his voice up so more people could hear him. The drow currently flying the ship glared at Jysvir, but he was completely ignored.* "It's completely safe, promise."

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Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 06:26 PM

*He grew an excited look on his face. All he wanted to do from the moment he got aboard was to try his hand at flying it.* "Could I?" *His voice was loud, he could hardly control himself.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 06:26 PM

*Vale grinned she probably shoudnt do it but she said loudly.* “I’ll fly her!” *she didnt say it but she thought ‘I’ll fly this lady’s brains out.’ She could fly quite well but cruising was not something she was used to doing.* (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 06:27 PM

"Me! I want to try!" *Kalena burst out, sounding more like an excited child than anything.*

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 06-Jan-22 06:43 PM

*Upon hearing the two pilots wanting to fly the ship Vale smiled proudly at them* “I take that back. Let them fly. It’ll be good experience.”

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Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 06:56 PM

“Alright,” *the drow at the helm groaned, before taking a step back and gesturing to the one near him who’d volunteered first, @Ensign James Kelenic.* “But be careful!” *He positioned himself right next to the wheel, fully primed to steal it back the moment there was a problem.* “Hands on either side. Hold her steady at first. I’ll give you a map when there’s a course change. Don’t hurl us into a sun!”

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 07:13 PM

*He followed the instructions as he stepped up to the helm. He quickly slipped up his sunglasses over his nose to block out all the sunlight. He held the wheel steadily following the lessons he learned driving boats back home in Washington.* "Don't worry I wasn't planning on it."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 06-Jan-22 07:14 PM

*Maxwell rolled his eyes at the various of pilots who seemed like children on Christmas morning. Then again, he felt the same way when the invitation popped in front of him. Fishing. The only thing missing was the sweet Texas breeze, the smell of the lake water and pine, and the humidity. He walked over to the port bow, and watched as the star flew past. How could they be standing on the deck of a Earth Stone Age ship, hurdling through the cosmos? He continued to think as he stared out into the void of space.*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 07:47 PM

"Not bad, not bad." *He was still fidgeting like James was going to crash at any moment.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 07:49 PM

"Don't worry I think I'm getting the hang of it." *He put slowly put this ship into a light bank before swiftly recovering keeping the ship on heading.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 07:50 PM

"Leave the man alone! He's doing just fine." *In contast, Jysvir seemed perfectly at ease with the whole thing. Probably because he wasn't a pilot.*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 07:50 PM

"Oi! We're at cruising speed! Don't turn until I tell you to! Don't you know how fast we could hit- I'm gonna have a heart attack Jysvir, honestly."

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 07:52 PM

*He chuckled a little bit at the fidgeting man.* "Don't worry it's very similar to the ships I used to drive back home. No need to panic."

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 07:53 PM

"Well he didn't hit anything, so calm down."

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 07:53 PM

"How could anyone be calm- ok. Fine. I'm calm. Why don't we just use the map instead, ok?" *The helmsman raised his arms and flicked out his fingers, magic forming and erupting into light that formed a simulated path in front of the ship for James to follow.* *If he's ever heard of Tron, it looks like Tron.*

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Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 07:54 PM

*He made a light adjustment to the heading. 'Just like an old GPS system' he joked in his head.* "Allright I'll follow the course you have set for me."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 07:54 PM

*Kalena had politely stepped aside when the other helmsman had been picked instead of her, but she was still very near, practically hopping from one foot to the other in the hopes that it would be her turn next.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 07:56 PM

"You'd better," *he grumbled.* "I'm watching you." *There was a rather wide, arcing turn ahead, then the path angled upwards.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 07:59 PM

*He banked the ship starboard into the turn. As he noticed the climb he quickly spoke.* "I don't believe you showed me how to control the pitch angle."

Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 08:01 PM

*Lacina's attention was drawn away from the Klingon and the passing stars as there seemed to be a commotion at the helm. She whipped around to see one of their own helmsmen at the wheel, with Kalena waiting not-so-patiently for a turn at it. It was nice, and definitely funny, to see her so excited about something. It was the first time since they'd met that she wasn't crying or awfully anxious.* (edited)

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 08:02 PM

"Well how else would you- pull up! Pull the wheel towards you!" *Overly panicked as he was, the drow immediately reached out in the attempt to do it himself.*

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Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"Ah just like flying a old fixed wing plane." *He pulled back on the wheel treating it like a yoke. He laughed a little bit at the panicking man's expense, he needed to relax a little.*

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Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 08:07 PM

*Unfortunately, the drow had managed to grab the wheel and give it a good yank too. Now the pitch was at a very steep angle.* *Hold onto something everyone. The ship is warded so no one can 'fall overboard,' but that doesn't mean you can't loose your footing.*

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 08:12 PM

*He quickly tightened his grip the best he could and held the wheel firm where he wanted it to be just barely preventing himself from falling backwards. He expected more decency among other helmsman. He was somewhat mad.* "What are you trying to do? If you wanted to take the controls just ask for it."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 06-Jan-22 08:15 PM

@Ensign Lacina Odell - jump *Kh'reyah opened her mouth to reply, but the boat rocked, causing her to pitch forward and catch the sides.* "A star-sailing ship is... unusual. To say the least." *She chuckled.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 06-Jan-22 08:25 PM

"Woah!" *Lacina exclaimed as she was suddenly stumbling sideways. She was thankfully still close to the rail, but she did end up on the opposite side of the Klingon then where she started when she managed to grab onto it again.* "Give the wheel to Lieutenant Miren before we hit a moon!" *She called out, seeing that the Ensign was still manning the helm, and apparently about to get them all killed. With her frown returned, Lacina let out a heavy exhale and looked back to the Klingon.* "To say the least. I'll bet you a bottle of bloodwine that we don't get out of here unscathed, not that I'll be able to collect when we're crash-landed in some other magic-land." (edited)

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 06-Jan-22 09:13 PM

"I shall hold you to that promise!" *The Klingon called with a hearty chuckle.* "Though I'm quite sure we shall return from this experience whole!" *Following which she glanced at the helm with a worried lift to her eyebrows. She really, **really** didn't plan to die on this nice day.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 09:32 PM

*Kalena was in no place to take the wheel. Given the split second option between grabbing James, grabbing the wheel, or getting thrown to the floor - she'd chosen the floor. The other options would have made their situation worse and there hadn't been anything else to hold onto. So she totally missed Lacina's comment, busy as she was falling on her butt and groaning. After that, she focused her ire on the drow helmsman instead, because he was obviously the one at fault here.*

Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 09:36 PM

*He was still holding onto the wheel, but they did get the ship stabilized again.* "Of course I want to take the controls! You people have never even seen sky ships before!"

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 09:38 PM

*He slowly moved to the side after he had stabilized the ship.* "Allright your controls buddy but, you could have just asked as opposed to pushing us nose up like that." *He spoke passive aggressively.*

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Narrator BOT 06-Jan-22 09:51 PM

*He took over the controls again readily, pushing the wheel forwards a bit to get them back on track. He was hugging that wheel almost protectively. These aliens. Didn't they know how dangerous it was to even slightly deviate off course while space sailing? Their hulking metal monstrosity of a ship went at full sail too didn't it? They could have hit something! They would have been dead without even a warning.* "Didn't know how to pull up," *he muttered to himself.* "Honestly."

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Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 09:52 PM

*He walked off.* "You'd think someone would have taught a helmsman like that how exchange of controls works, that's day one stuff." (edited)

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Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"Ok," *he dragged the word out... maybe he wasn't cut out to be a tour guide.* "Sorry about... that. Maybe we can go down and look at the engine now, then try sailing again later? Once my cousin has... calmed down... or given the wheel to someone else..."

Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 09:55 PM

"Its fine I guess, it's just annoying. I just hope no one blames that on me but, yeah seeing how a ship like this runs would be really cool!" *For a second he let a flicker of his nerves show but calmed down to a more diplomatic state. There was no reason for him to treat Jysvir with anything short of friendliness.* (edited)

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Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 10:29 PM

“Good, good! Let’s go down and see then.” *Then he leaned forward and whispered,* “I’ll make sure someone else is at the wheel when we get back. This is just a family ship you see, my cousin doesn’t have all that training you were talking about. And he probably needs a good healing session, he’s been dating an orc, and she’s really- well, that’s not appropriate for me to say.”

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Ensign James Kelenic 06-Jan-22 10:34 PM

*Now entirely calmed down he snickered a little bit at the end part. This tour guide was doing pretty well so he was glad to follow him. He gestured for him to lead the way.* "Its Allright I get it. I probably would have gotten defensive like that if I had my own ship." (edited)

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 10:55 PM

*He is a man. He knows that his hair is long and beautiful and luscious - as a certain Odyssey officer not far from them can relate - but he is a man.*

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“Anyone else want to come see the engines?” *He called out.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 06-Jan-22 11:00 PM

*T'Pel had been tucked away having been lulled into a deep sleep why the rocking of the boat and finally awoke and found her way top side, rubbing her eyes.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 06-Jan-22 11:11 PM

"I'll come," *Kalena replied, looking back at the wheel, a bit sad that she didn't get the chance to fly. But seeing the engine would be cool too right? Besides, the guy who had the helm now was going to freak her the hell out.*

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Jysvir Arkenval BOT 06-Jan-22 11:14 PM

"Oh, it's not his ship. The ship belongs to another one of my cousins." *He didn't seem to find this the least bit confusing. But then, every drow on this ship is somehow related to him.* "The owner isn't here today. Something came up."

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 12:07 AM

*He was about to answer the Dr when the ship moved in a quick manner that almost had him trip over himself.* “Woa! What’s going on over there? Sorry I’ll be right back.” *He walked along the wooden floors and looked out at the passing stars. Okay this a little fast, but off to go see what’s up. As he was making his way towards the steering area of the ship, he spotted a group following Arkenval and he stopped suddenly spotting Kalena with them. Oh no! He suddenly panicked and did a quick look around to see where he could suddenly duck away before being spotted. There wasn’t enough time so instead he stood to the side and he completely covered his face with his PADD and pretended to be interested to what was on the screen.* (edited)

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 12:37 AM

*T'Pel spotted Row and walked over, eyeing him a moment as she brained her hair to avoid it knotting further. Then her gaze moved to Kalena, though she was difficult to miss thanks to her chaotic energy.* "I would ask why you are hiding...but I do not need to."

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 12:58 AM

*He peeked to the side of the PADD, it still was covering his face when T’Pel spoke. He half thought about changing his hiding place to be behind her instead but that would be ridiculous. He’s not afraid of Kalena, he just didn’t want there to be another flustered moment between them like last time.* “Yeah…sorry I didn’t know she’d be on this trip. Does she like fishing? I didn’t think….” *He pressed his head against the PADD then slowly lowered it* “….she’s a helmsman…she loves to fly…or course.” *Boy did he feel stupid for not making that connection till now.* “What am I going to do? I can’t just….avoid her the whole trip. What would you do?”

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 01:37 AM

*T'Pel blinked slowly, it pained her to see him so flustered,* "Confront the issue. You know she is going to make every situation awkward, as she herself is extremely awkward. This should be something you are used to. Kalena is an airhead. You need to be a rock. Or...solid ice if you prefer."

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 08:44 AM

*So much nervousness flying about was hard to avoid without having a calm focus. The Vulcan was spiking anger towards someone so she had one choice that was quite a pleasant one. The brooding romulan. She walked over to Altan and put a hand on the railing tapping the railing gently.* “Come on Vine stop pestering him.” *Vine apparently didnt want to move. Vale sighed waited for Vine to go back onto her arm. It wasn’t a bad time though Altans mind was almost always calm. Not as the Vulcans were though study and training but naturally so.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 07-Jan-22 11:23 AM

“I do not know Vine. I have yet to take the time to study what they call their stars.” “Of course, a name is only good for the people who know it. You could always give that star your own name.” *Seemingly content with that response, he returned his attention to the sprawling city below him.* “Thank you Commander, but they are fine. A distraction from my thoughts is almost always welcome.”

Ensign Lacina Odell 07-Jan-22 01:02 PM

"I sure hope so!" *Lacina called, and then she saw the spotted form of Kalena pick herself up and turn away towards some door that lead to who-knows-where. In keeping to her promise to watch the Kriosian's back, and in the hope of finding some reprieve from the stressed crown, she waved a goodbye to the Klingon and then followed after the group that was going below deck.* (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 01:13 PM

“Ah then I hope you don’t mind me standing here to watch with you.” *Altan’s mind was teal coloured to Vale from her rather strange perspective. It was a nice colour she liked. Part of her wonted to stay there around that colour for as long as she was welcome to. She spotted Vine about to start climbing all over Altan.* “No Vine be polite. Ask permission. We are not having a repeat of the incident with the first breed. I will not let you scare any more of the crew.”

Vine BOT 07-Jan-22 01:15 PM

*Vine sulked on the railing.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 01:39 PM

@Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra - jump *There was an inward groan as she said to confront the issue.* “Well….the issue is her not wanting me around, because I make her feel uncomfortable.”

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Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 01:57 PM

*Jysvir led everyone who decided to come below decks. Through a door, down some stairs, down a hallway. The journey itself was unremarkable, nice craftmanship aside, it was still a wooden hallway. Then he showed them proudly into the engine room... if one could really call it an engine room.* *It was a massive room, empty except for the glowing golden sphere floating in the center. It looked almost like a miniature sun. The walls were covered in branches and vines, almost as though made from living trees. Every few seconds, energy beams would arc from branches on the ceiling into the sphere. Then others would arc from the sphere to the floor or walls.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 07-Jan-22 02:00 PM

*Seeing Rownan again, Kalena practically bolted through the door down the stairs. She wasn't sure what he was reading on his PADD that required keeping it so close to his face, but honestly it didn't matter. There was no doubt to who he was, she could see his antennae poking over the top of it.*

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Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 02:00 PM

*He took a couple pictures from several different angles as he tried his best to capture the energy beams in all their majesty. He had never seen a power system like that before and allthough he wasn't much of an engineer he had studied the power systems of ships to a decent extent.* "Woah that thing is amazing."

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@Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra - jump *There was an inward groan as she said to confront the issue.* “Well….the issue is her not wanting me around, because I make her feel uncomfortable.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 02:15 PM

*T'Pel blinked again and then placed a hand on his shoulder, a gesture she had seen Sa'val utilize many times when his goal was for something he said to sink in,* "**She is going to have to get over it**. In case either of you have not noticed, our space is limited, and only immature children avoid each other. You are adults. And currently...we are all any of us have for the foreseeable future. The next time she whines, tell her *tough*. She does nothing but run, she is not also allowed to chase others away. Be her brick wall, Row."

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 02:21 PM

“You’re….you’re right. She needs stability, I’ll do that, I’ll be that. I guess hiding is a bit silly.” *He out his PADD away.* “The more comfortable she is around me the more she’ll relax. I just have to be myself and she’ll see there’s nothing to worry about.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 02:36 PM

*T'Pel gave a nod,* "For people who do not know what stability feels like, it is something they have to get used to. You have to be stronger than her, which I know for a fact you are. You are stronger than even me. Just hold steady, Blueberry. She will either come around or drive herself even further insane."

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 07-Jan-22 02:42 PM

"That's the engine?" *Kalena asked in confusion, looking at the glowing... sphere... thing... while James took pictures.* "How does it... work?"

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 02:47 PM

*He was slightly confused by the question - how else was it supposed to work? So he decided to explain in the simplest way he could think of. Like describing it to a very young child.* "The sails pull in magic from the ley lines - they're real easy to find around here, Aitera is a magical conduit, quite unique really. Anyway, we funnel the magic down here through the trees - I sang these into place myself, quite beautiful work if I do say so myself - then distribute it as needed to power the ship."

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 02:53 PM

*He stopped taking pictures for a moment as he began listening to Jysvir.* "How much forward thrust does a ship like this produce, I'd guess it would have to be a lot."

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 03:09 PM

"We've gotten her up to 12 gillanodes a cycle," \*he replied proudly."

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 07-Jan-22 03:10 PM

*She had absolutely no idea what any of that meant.* "Wow, that's... great!" *She eventually replied, choosing what she hoped was a diplomatic route, and giving the other helmsman a look that said, 'just go with it.'*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 03:13 PM

*He wasn't sure what he meant but wrote it down anyways. Maybe some engineer would know so he just went with the flow.* "That's very good, she's a great looking ship."

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 03:13 PM

*A shout rang out through the ship, magically projected from the lookout in the crow's nest.* "FISH AHOY!"

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 03:21 PM

"Ah! The fun parts starting! Come on, let's get back on the deck!" *Then he ran out of the room, looking like a child on the way to a birthday party.*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 03:23 PM

*James ran up behind him at almost full speed. Though it wasn't technically the main reason he came there was few things he enjoyed more back home then fishing.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 07-Jan-22 03:30 PM

*Maxwell remained where he was, staring out to the cosmos. It still seemed surreal they were traveling through space as if they were on the ocean. He got a small smile going when the lookout yelled “Fish Ahoy.” He looked back at the door then lead to the galley and “engine” room below as James sprinted full speed. It was almost like a blur. “Damn Pilots. Always moving at Emergency Warp it seems like.” He thought to himself with a chuckle. He turned and leaned back on the port bow railing and watched the remainder of this who went below come back on deck.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 03:38 PM

@Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra - jump *He smiled when she used his nickname.* “Stronger then you?” *He didn’t believe that. T’Pel has been getting hit hard with all kinds of trials on this voyage.* “No, I’m only strong because I have people like you. But I’ll try, thanks.”

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 04:08 PM

The Fishin' Magician *dropped out of warp, and as normal space came once more into focus, they would find themselves in a dense area of dust and stellar gases, the bright light of a newly formed sun peaking through. The more scientifically minded among them would recognize it as a stellar nursery.* *The drow were running all around the ship once again, pulling out a box of fishing rods. They looked normal enough, except they were silver and etched with runes. They had also pulled open the cargo hold and were pulling out boxes of bait - little glass balls, each filled with a different colored gas.* "Everyone get ready!" *One of the drow called cheerfully.* "Gather up a kit!"

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 04:11 PM

"It was you who took care of me...have been taking care of me. Your strength is unparalleled. You will succeed." *However she was quickly distracted by the sight around her, and had her eyes not been the same as black holes, they would have dilated as a cat's who just spotted a Christmas tree,* "Kalena would love this, I am sure." *Slowly she dragged Row over, taking a kit and looking at it confused,* "I have never been fishing." (edited)

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 04:12 PM

*His face lit up as he saw the gear get exposed. He quickly ran over to get some gear together. He was a bit overly excited and could be at risk of embarrassing himself by being so giddy. He spent a couple seconds eyeing up the rods before picking the one that appeared to be in the best condition. He then collected a box of bait and a orange gas ball (it was his favorite color). He moved to the side of the ship and started preparing to cast a line.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 07-Jan-22 04:15 PM

"Oh yay... fishing." *She mumbled as the others ran out the door. Kalena didn't like fishing, she felt bad for killing a perfectly innocent fish who was just going about it's day. She'd only come along for the space flight. After a few seconds more examination of the strange magic engine, she reluctantly went back to the deck.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 04:40 PM

*All of the drow have gathered their fishing equipment and starting casting lines off into space too. Soon there are many multicolored balls of smoke twinkling on the darkness, waiting for someone to someone lucky enough to get a bite.*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 04:42 PM

*He took a sip from his flask as he sat there with his line out. The view was stunning, he wanted to enjoy himself here before he was back to work with the takeoff.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 04:44 PM

*T'Pel mimicked what the others were doing and cast her line out. She honestly didn't think she'd catch anything, but she also knew you could throw it back as well. At least, when it was from water.* *It was hard for her to not simply relax with the view, watching all the spacial phenomenon slowly mix and ignite. This was truely amazing and about the only thing she liked about this place.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 04:45 PM

"I got one!" *Jysvir called excitedly as he felt a tug on his line. A moment later the smoke from his bait vanished, and he gave a loud whoop as he started reeling it in.* "First! Take that you losers! I got a bite and mine is first!" *Once his line was pulled in, the ball didn't come back to his hands. It stopped to float a few feet in front of him, and a creature materialized, the ball clutched in it's hand.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 04:47 PM

"Thank you for the gift, voyager." *It's voice was deep, and seemed to resonate straight from the bones of everyone in it's vicinity.* "What do you wish for?"

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 04:50 PM

"A bit of this space, to take home with me?" *He asked, his crowing tone from earlier immediately changed to something very polite.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 04:53 PM

*It nodded, and a bit of the stellar gasses collected themselves and entered the empty ball Jysvir had been using as bait. The ball was returned to the drow, and then the Jinn vanishes as quickly as it came.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 04:53 PM

*Every drow on the ship whooped and cheered like Jysvir had just saved an entire planet.*

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Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 04:56 PM

*He was suddenly much more invigorated by the idea that these fish could grant wishes. He pocketed his flask and became much more active in the fishing process, he hadn't fished like this since he was a child.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 05:00 PM

*Another drow caught a Jinn. He asked for a nice warm coat, which was given to him. Again, the rest of the drow cheered like he'd just won the lottery.* *Then @Ensign James Kelenic would feel a tug on his line, and notice the smoke in his orange bait vanish.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 05:01 PM

*T'Pel lightly giggled the end of her line. Apparently they were not fishing for fish, exactly, but favors? Truely fascinating.*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 05:02 PM

*He laughed ecstatically as he felt a tug on the line. He yelled out.* "I got a bite!!!" *He started reeling in the space fish like his life depended on it. Years of training on the docks back home all came down to this moment.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 07-Jan-22 05:02 PM

*Ok, this was better. After watching a few people get their wishes granted, Kalena did go get herself a fishing pole and ball of blue smoke, attaching it to her line then hurling it off into space.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 05:03 PM

"Reel it in, reel it in!" *Jysvir called cheerfully to James.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 05:06 PM

*When James finished reeling, a bright orange jinn, nearly the same color as the smoke it had just eaten, appeared before him, holding onto the empty bait.* "Delicious. What is your wish?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 05:07 PM

*Vale looked round not moving from her space beside Altan and grabbing hold of Vine incase the plant cat decided to have a fun jump off the side moment. Thoughts ran around in her head she could bring back something that possibly could go though the anomaly. Proof that they were there and that these people exist or something so she could show everyone how beautiful their emotions and minds were to her. Or… who knew? She got a pair of rods passing one to Altan and then she hung her rod over the side.*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 05:10 PM

*He thought for a second, there were many things he could ask for. He was kind of running low on whisky or maybe he could treat himself to some amazing meal, perhaps he could wish to be a better helmsman, maybe that's the one. He hung up in his mind for a couple seconds.* "uhm... I wish I was a better helmsman." *He sounded unsure of himself but looked down at the fish intrigued.* (edited)

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 05:16 PM

*The Jinn reached out a massive glowing hand and tapped James on the forehead. The human's mind would nearly explode with knowledge, everything he would ever need to know to be an expert helmsman... of a sailing ship like the one he was currently on. He'll have quite the headache from the influx of information. A healer might want to look at him later. Then the jinn vanished.* (edited)

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 05:17 PM

*As T'Pel stared at her bait floating in the distance, she had to wonder what request she would even ask. It was not a Vulcan habit to want things you could not manifest yourself, so they were never left wanting.* *It also had to be something that would not break the prime directive rules. Perhaps fishing for such a thing was pointless for her. Yet she did not pull her bait back.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 05:19 PM

*The drow started cheering like mad for James, congratulating him, slapping him on the back, etc.*

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 05:21 PM

"Thank you, thank you." *He placed down his rod and silently took a seat against the side of the ship. It was far too much information to process all at once not to mention he was starting to feel a strong headache. He silently took a sip from his flask trying to dull down the pain but his headache grew increasingly strong.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 05:27 PM

*@Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra would feel a tug on her line, and then the smoke in her bait vanished.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 07-Jan-22 05:35 PM

“I would prefer to watch if it is all the same, Commander, but thank you.” “I am in a rather melancholic mood, and I believe I would enjoy observing what everyone catches, more.” *He noticed Commander T’Pel and the good Doctor Row some ways away, and offered them both a nod and a small single movement wave.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 05:39 PM

*Vale nodded then decided something right there and then as she held her fishing rod. Yes she tended to fix things for others but why not? She might not be able to do much but something was better than nothing.*

Vine BOT 07-Jan-22 05:43 PM

*Vine managed to escape and went on to try to climb onto Altans shoulders for a Vine hug despite being told not to.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 05:44 PM

*T'Pel gripped her pole, and then began to reel it in, sliding forward as she straighten her legs, to keep herself planted against the railing. She was too focused to say anything.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 05:56 PM

*This time Vale was resigned to Vines shenanigans and allowed the plantcat to do what it was doing as she pulled her line up and then sorted out the reel so the globe of smoke could be dropped out further. She then flowered the bait into space.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 05:58 PM

*When T'Pel pulled her line in, a purple jinn materialized holding her now empty ball of bait.* "Nice and spicy. What is your wish?"

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 06:18 PM

*T'Pel stared at the Jinn a moment as she thought, then her mind decided. So she motioned for the Jinn to come closer, as she did not want everyone to know and whispered her wish to him.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 06:36 PM

*The jinn didn't have ears, but it leaned forward and listened to the whisper anyway. The ball in it's hand morphed into a small glass charm that could easily be hung from a chain. It handed the charm to T'Pel then vanished.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 07-Jan-22 06:41 PM

*T'Pel looked to that charm a moment, not wanting to believe that it would work, before she pocketed it anyway and stepped away after sending a telepathic whipser, "Thank you."*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 06:42 PM

*@Cmdr Vale Azoci would feel a tug on her line, and see the smoke in her bait vanish.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 06:48 PM

*Vale pulled the line back now without bait. She made room for a Jinn on the deck.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 06:54 PM

*The Jinn that appeared before Vale was bright pink.* "Very... sweet. What do you wish for?"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 07-Jan-22 07:08 PM

“Honoured Jinn. My first thought was to try to wish for something to change the universe for the better but nothing could do that without a price but a smaller wish something kind can change someone’s universe. So if it is within your abilities I wish for a gift to give to Altan to help cheer him up or at least let him know he’s not alone.” *Vale indicated Altan where he was standing. Though there were many things she could have asked for and it was tempting so very tempting to ask for Jane back she couldn’t do that to another warrior spirit who had gone to their rest. She was also very aware that this was incredibly down to interpretation and after being made to watch the leprechaun movies this wish could go badly for her but she had to take the chance of cheering up someone else.*

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Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 07:14 PM

*The Jinn vanished and appeared in front of @Lt. Roderic Altan instead.* "Wish."

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Ensign Keventh Karvak 07-Jan-22 07:22 PM

*Karvak fished himself nearby, silently keeping to himself as he hoped to reel in something worthwhile. Who or what was this 'Jinn' creature? Was this the only thing to be reeled in? He didn't talk much with the others.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 07-Jan-22 07:52 PM

*Maxwell had been one of the first lines out. He waited patiently for his line to tug, when he saw people bringing in….. what now? He looked confused. What was this thing. He noticed several people asking the creature something. But he didn’t hear what it was. He kept to himself at position on the port bow keeping his distance between himself and others.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 09:09 PM

*Altan took to long to answer, so the Jinn vanished. If he says his wish out loud later - maybe - it will hear him.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 09:10 PM

*@Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell would feel a tug on his line, and see the smoke in his bait vanish.*

[I] Lt Roderic Altan BOT 07-Jan-22 09:39 PM

*He allowed the small creature to climb on him, appearing more amiable towards it that he did on the past. Perhaps it was their surroundings that had shifted his opinion to the creatures favour.* “A wish?” *What an interesting proposition. A wish.* *He thought about the endless possibilities that could come with such a proposition.* *In the end, he decided to wish for something he had hoped he could provide for others in days long past.* “I wish for a long moment of peace and warmth for those who need it the most.”

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Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 09:45 PM

*Did it work? Who knows? The jinn was already gone. Anyone feeling a moment of peace and warmth?*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 07-Jan-22 09:46 PM

*Maxwell grabbed his fishing pole with both hands and began to real in. The joy of the catch felt the same even if it wasn’t fish.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 09:48 PM

*When Hunter finished reeling, a green jinn appeared before him, holding the empty glass ball in it's hand.* "Sour, delightful. I will grant you a wish."

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 07-Jan-22 09:53 PM

“A wish? Wait as in i ask for something and you grant it?” *He was taken back. So that’s what was going on. He hadn’t heard anything that had been going on.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 09:58 PM

*The jinn didn't answer. They weren't here to talk. They traded wishes for tasty snacks.*

Jysvir Arkenval BOT 07-Jan-22 09:58 PM

"That's it friends!" *he called out helpfully.* "Make your wish! Don't be too overdramatic though, they're not normally big on grand gestures."

Ensign James Kelenic 07-Jan-22 09:59 PM

*for a second his headache went away and he was able to partially process the information. In that time he also found himself feeling pretty warm for some reason. His headache was back and the warmth was gone after a few moments.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 07-Jan-22 10:25 PM

*Maxwell looked for just a moment. Internally it didn’t take him too long to know what he wanted.* “Peace for everyone in my department. Even if it’s for a moment.”

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 10:54 PM

@Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra - jump *When T’Pel dragged him over he happily grabbed a line and looked at the smoking colored balls.* “I think you’ll like it.” *He watched the others then threw his line out into the sky. It was so much fun watching people get their wishes. The creatures they caught were very interesting. He wasn’t sure what to expect when the invitation to go space fishing was sent out. So far, it was going better than he imagined.*

Jinn BOT 07-Jan-22 11:19 PM

*Every member of the Odyssey’s @Security Division would feel suddenly irrationally happy for approximately five seconds, which mainly resulted in fits of manic laughter.* *It definitely caused a few awkward moments.* *The jinn vanished.*

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Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 11:22 PM

*@Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh would feel a tug on his line, then the smoke from his bait vanished.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 07-Jan-22 11:24 PM

*He jumped then quickly pulled back and reeled in the line. Everyone was getting wishes, and if he caught one of those creatures he knew exactly what he’d wish for.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 07-Jan-22 11:36 PM

*Karvak continued to hold his rod steady, hoping for something. An image flashed in his mind, of someone reeling in an old boot. Such luck that person must've had. He smiled at the thought.*

Narrator BOT 07-Jan-22 11:51 PM

*@Ensign Rorik would feel a tug on his line as well, as the smoke in his bait vanished.*

Ensign Rorik 07-Jan-22 11:57 PM

*Yes, Rorik had definitely been here the entire time and had been fishing peacefully. Upon feeling the tug of his fishing line, he stepped a bit closer to the railing and began to wind the line back up, curious to see what he'd caught.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 12:04 AM

*Another pink jinn appeared, this time in front of Rorik. It didn't say a word, just held the glass ball in it's hand and waited patiently for a wish.*

Ensign Rorik 08-Jan-22 12:10 AM

*Both eyebrows lifted in what could be seen as the most surprised a Vulcan has ever looked. He gazed at the Jinn quietly, gandering at the glass ball in its hand as he began to sort through his thoughts. A wish. Something like a wish was completely illogical as 'wishing' for anything simply would not assist one in any way to gain the end result..but this universe did not rely on logic. He could wish for something, anything, and there was a percentage of a chance that it might actually come true. Selfishly, he had one in mind quicker than he would like to admit. His dark brown gaze never tearing away from the Jinn, Rorik made up his mind.* "I would wish for an agreeable bondmate. One of whom..I can be close to often."

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[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 12:11 AM

*So far, the trip had been rather lovely for Sinodia- excluding the sudden buck of the ship sending everyone to the ground for a moment, and ignoring the fact that she had sort of not went out of her way to interact with each others much. Though once they began handing out the fishing rods, she couldn't keep watching and was curious as to what exactly one can "fish" in space. She had taken a fishing rod and moved to the side, casting the line as her eyes roamed what else she could see that was outside of the ship.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 12:13 AM

*Aravik who has obviously been here the entire time.Was taking in the environment trying his best to fish,having only done it once before.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 12:14 AM

*In an instant, the pink jinn flashed an angry red. It hurled the empty bait back at Rorik, slamming into the vulcan and sending him flying smack into the main mast. The jinn screeched, a high pitched furious sound that would hurt the ears of anyone listening, then it vanished in a burst of flame.* *Needless to say, Rorik's wish wasn't granted.*

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Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 12:16 AM

*A few drow reeled their lines back in and went to pull Rorik back to his feet. They seemed very amused by the whole experience.* "Happens to the best of us man, don't worry about it."

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 12:18 AM

*Karvak looked at the scene, gripping his fishing rod tighter. He started to reel it in with nothing on it, not having heard what Rorik said. Oh no. He didn't want to end up like the unlucky Vulcan.*

Ensign Rorik 08-Jan-22 12:19 AM

*Rorik was lifted to his feet, a bit stunned but otherwise unharmed. He nodded his head, quietly thanking the Drow who had assisted him.* "That was. Hm. Unfortunate." (edited)

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 12:21 AM

*She winced at the screech, and she looked on in surprise as the Vulcan got thrown. She looked back at her fishing rod, now suddenly unsure if whatever she catches might be harmful.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 12:22 AM

*He moved over a bit closer, nearly bumping into Sinodia. He stopped and nodded slightly, reeling in paused.* "Hullo. How're you?" *He asked.*

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 12:23 AM

*The screech only doubled down on his headache. He gave off a pained groan as his pain intensified even if it was only for a second.*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 12:23 AM

*Sinodia is a bit busy right now, as there was a rough tug on her line, and the smoke from her bait vanished.*

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 12:26 AM

*She turned to greet him, though the tug took her attention, and she began to reel what she caught in.* "Doing- fine." *She replies, though she keeps her attention on the rod.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 12:27 AM

*Another green jinn this time, still slurping the green smoke out of the ball as it appeared before Sinodia. Once finished with it's snack, it spoke.* "Needs more sour. Tell me your wish."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 12:32 AM

*Aravik jumps at the previously loud screeched* *Continuing to fiddle with their rod, as they hummed some beegees song.*

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 12:32 AM

*She stood still for a second, simply looking at the jinn, before she realised she should ask something before it grows bored or something.* "Ah- I... wish to be able to look at malfunctioning equipment or machinery and be able to find a solution to repairing it in seconds?" *She asked tentatively. It was a wish she herself wasn't sure how it would be granted- if it will be in the first place.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 08-Jan-22 12:34 AM

*T'Pel moved to take a seat somewhere as she watched.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 12:45 AM

*The jinn tilted it's head as though confused. It didn't appreciate wishes that were beyond it's understanding. Machinery? It was a creature of pure magic, and knew nothing of the science she spoke of. A few moments later, it smashed the glass ball against her head in anger, then vanished.*

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Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 12:46 AM

*It was magically blown glass, so it shattered into fairy dust that floated harmlessly around Sinodia.*

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 12:50 AM

*She flinched in preparation of something hard hitting her, though she opened an eye and saw that it seemed to simply float around. Damn, looks like it was too complicated a request. A small feeling of dissapointment came up, and she moved away from the side of the ship as she watched the others continue fishing.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 01:00 AM

*He watched it happen to her, left brow raised slightly. That was interesting. He looked back at his own rod, then to her again.* "You alright?"

[O] Crewman Sinodia Synnoda BOT 08-Jan-22 01:09 AM

*She looked over at the romulan, and gave a quick smile to reassure* "Yeah, I'm not hurt or anything. Maybe you'll have better luck if you have the opportunity for a wish." *She said, nodding.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 08-Jan-22 01:14 AM

*T'Pel honestly had her fill, so she headed back down below, finding the spot she had been napping in before and waited to return to port.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 08-Jan-22 11:31 AM

*Vale closed her eyes drinking in the feeling of so many around her having that small feeling of peace that was a reminder it could happen again. Vale waved a hand and pink mist that represented that feeling weaved and waved though the crowd. Strangely the myst looked like the colour of the Jinn who had given them the wish.* “Thank you Altan.” *she tried to keep the image of the mist going with the magic that made light at her command. Right up till Rorik made his messed up wish and the Jinn made his annoyance known. The sound was louder than the feelings around her or more accurately more prominent. And as such she tried to cancel the spell before the mist made a rather large red orange image fly near where the poor jinn angrily left.* “What the frell Rorik.” *Vale said turning to the Vulcan.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 11:31 AM

*Poor Rownan, it took him a while to reel his in. This was a feisty one. The purple jinn appeared, staring at the crates of bait before reluctantly moving its gaze to the very small frost giant before it.* “State your wish.”

Dr. Eli Drake 08-Jan-22 12:20 PM

*Eli had totally been here all along and waited patiently. He picked up a rod and a ball of green colored smoke, a cast off.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 12:22 PM

*Aravik moved from his spot grabbing a nice juicy smoke ball,and casting it into the abyss.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 12:37 PM

*Karvak still tried to reel something in, hopefully awaiting a catch.*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 12:59 PM

*Lucky boy @Dr. Eli Drake got a bite almost right away, feeling a tug on his line as the green smoke vanished from the ball.*

Dr. Eli Drake 08-Jan-22 12:59 PM

*Eli pulled on the rod and tried to reel in, his muscles not just for show.*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 01:02 PM

*Ziiiiiiiiip, the line came reeling in...*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 01:02 PM

*...and a bright green Jinn appeared.* "Nice and sour. Make your wish."

Dr. Eli Drake 08-Jan-22 01:10 PM

*Eli looked at the Djinn and crossed his arms in thought.* "Hmmm...a wish. I wish for you to give me something you think I need, I don't have anything pressing I'd want at the moment."

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Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 01:23 PM

*The Jinn stared at him for a moment, almost like it was seeing through him. Then the empty bait morphed into a little glass duck, which it handed to Eli. Once in his hands, he would find that the duck emitted a faint white glow. It was warm to the touch and gave him the pleasant feeling that he was back home on a nice summer's day on Archer IV. The Jinn vanished.* (edited)

Dr. Eli Drake 08-Jan-22 01:27 PM

*Eli smiled warmly and held the little glass duck a bit before stowing it into his pocket happily.*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 01:28 PM

*Aravik raised a eyebrow at the duck.* "Its very beautiful doctor."

Dr. Eli Drake 08-Jan-22 01:30 PM

*Eli looked over at Aravik,* "oh thank you. I guess that's just what I needed right?"

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 01:44 PM

"Must be."*He said,fidgeting with the fishing rod.* (edited)

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 01:54 PM

"A duck? Wow... it looks beautiful," *he commented from a few feet away, nodding with a smile.*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 02:49 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara would feel a tug on the fishing line, as the smoke from his bait vanished.\*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 04:34 PM

*@Ensign Keventh Karvak would also feel a tug on the fishing line as the smoke from his bait vanished.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 04:41 PM

*He looked down at the rod and decided to start reeling in what he caught.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 05:43 PM

*A white jinn appeared before Karvak, a bit bigger than the other's seen so far.* "What do you wish for?"

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@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara would feel a tug on the fishing line, as the smoke from his bait vanished.\*

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 05:48 PM

*Araviks fidgeting stopped as she ,reeled in his line.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 05:58 PM

*He looked at the creature, eyes scanning it over. Many things whisked through his mind, though one or two took the forefront. How would this creature react, though?* “Uh... what do I wish for? I don’t know... what do you believe I wish for? Ummm, maybe blonde hair?” *The creature made him slightly nervous, though it seemed like a genie.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 06:02 PM

*The jinn tapped him lightly on the forehead, and his hair changed from black to a bright platinum blond. Then the jinn vanished.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 06:10 PM

*He moved to speak again, to ask the creature a question, but it was gone. He wanted to sketch the creature... he decided to wait for it to appear in front of someone else, notebook in hand. The hue of a tuft of hair out of the corner of his eye told him that he was indeed blonde. An unusual wish but at least he got one and used it, he concluded. He racked the fishing rod and decided to watch the others.*

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 06:14 PM

@Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara - jump *An orange jinn appeared, still finishing it's very juicy snack. It dropped the ball to the deck when it was finished.* "Tasty. Tell me your wish."

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 06:39 PM

[Possible tw of infertility] *Aravik backs up a little to give the jinn some room.* The hybrid thinks for second. "I-I um.....my family has some issues with infertility.I would like to be able to have kids of my own someday if possible.\* they said fidgeting nervously

Jinn BOT 08-Jan-22 07:49 PM

*The jinn didn't understand the question. Jinn reproduced quite differently and all it knows about these curious little lifeforms is what they learn from watching the ships that bring them snacks. It does not know how to properly alter physiology on that level. It stared at Aravik for a long moment, then vanished.*

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Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 08:29 PM

*Karvak took a brief sketch of the jinn, the vibrant colors an important piece of the art. He marked those off with a dark shade to be transferred into his home console when he had more time to detail it in color. He decided to address this later on. He moved over to James and furrowed his brow,* "you alright?"

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 08:32 PM

*The headache hadn't yet stopped after minutes of guttural pain. It wasn't like a normal headache it was more of a system overload than anything. He simply groaned.* "My heeeead" (edited)

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 08:37 PM

"Um... I don't know how to help with that. Breathe," *he instructed, eyes scanning the area for a doctor. Surely the doctor would hear his groans. The blonde would make sure that James would feel a bit better, at least.*

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 08:40 PM

*He breathed heavily clearly troubled by the pain. Every so often slipping in anouther pained groan. It would probably be for the best for him to be put under.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 08:44 PM

"Doctor!" *He called out officially, hoping to get Rownan's attention or anyone else with medical expertise.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 08:46 PM

*Odessa bubbled into the fishing excursion looking around. She had no taste for fishing nor did she like seafood but she figured she would show up for the sake of diplomacy.*

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 08:47 PM

*He groaned some more looking directly at Odessa with some kind of weird sideways look.*

Narrator BOT 08-Jan-22 08:48 PM

*Rownan caught a jinn so he's rather busy right now.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 08:49 PM

*She glimpsed James from the corner of her eye and quickly realised something was wrong. She darted over to him shuffling around the people fishing.* "JAMES! Are you alright?"

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 08:51 PM

*He groaned painfully.* "My brain is really hurting." *He spat out the words quickly and then returned to his heavy breathing.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 08:55 PM

*She assisted him to lay backwards. She took her tricorder from its pouch and scanned around his cranium. During the process she began to ask him questions to keep him focused and gain insight.* "James... When did the headache start?"

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 08:56 PM

"After one of those fish granted my wish." *He tried to speak in as few words as possible and sounded pained as he delivered them.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:00 PM

*She shook her head and finished her scans. She couldn't stand this magical planet, and yet everyone else seemed so... amused.* "What exactly did you wish for?"

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:01 PM

"I wanted to be a..." *He grunted as he adjusted his back to be more comforable.* "...A better helmsman."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:07 PM

*She scoffed as she took a hypo from her medipouch.* "Should have wished for some commonsense... at least that would do you some good!" *She took out a hypo and inserted a cartridge of 3% Hydrocortilene, a pain killer to reduce the effects of the headache, and pressed it along his carotid artery injecting it into his bloodstream.*

Ensign Keventh Karvak 08-Jan-22 09:10 PM

*The Romulan stayed by his side as well, scratching his neck gently.* "I think it overloaded your brain with tons of information in a little time," *he said.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:11 PM

"I'm starting to think he didn't have a brain..." *She had no ill feelings towards the helmsman but he was an idiot at times.* "How is it feeling now?"

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:12 PM

*He stopped groaning for the time being and wiped some sweat from his brow. His words were still stressed with pain but atleast now he could think a little.* "Maybe if I..." *He pulled out his PADD and started furiously typing in an attempt to process the information.* "I think if I can process the information better or perhaps discharge some of it I could feel better."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:17 PM

*She honestly was unsure what to do about the overload of information and chose to focus on the headache aspect, letting him work away. If it helped him she wasn't gonna stop it.*

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:23 PM

*He kept furiously typing trying to block out everything else.* "Thanks again Odessa, you seem to always be there to bail me out." *He didn't look away from his PADD.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:29 PM

*She nodded and stood up adjusting her uniform.* "It would seem that way... could you not die now..."

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:30 PM

*He joked but still didn't pause from his writing.* "Well if I was to die who else would keep you this busy?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:31 PM

*She didn't laugh but showed a soft smile and took out another hypo and handed it to him.* "If it gets worse take that and head to sick bay."

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:32 PM

*He opened one of his hands and put it infront of her. He was too busy feverishly typing on the PADD.* "Thanks again Odessa, I owe you a drink once we get back."

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:34 PM

"Don't worry bout it. Just get some rest when you are done with..." *she gestured to the typing...* "... that."

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:37 PM

*He paused his typing momentarily as he reached a photo and started sketching on it.* "Want to take a look?"

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:38 PM

*She shook her head, that stuff was too complicated for her and the smell of fish was already enough to make her sick.* "I'm good, just carry on..."

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:40 PM

*He noticed her discomfort with the ship itself.* "Maybe we could find a place farther from the fish to sit and talk." *He was drawing quickly.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:41 PM

"I should probs be going actually... I have some... things to attend to."

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 09:42 PM

*He shrugged.* "Allright your loss." *He stood up and found some stairs to sit on so he could be more comfy.*

Nurse Odessa Steiger 08-Jan-22 09:57 PM

*She nodded and bubbled out to infinite space and time.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 08-Jan-22 10:35 PM

(It is best to just "busy" yourself with something until we return. Nothing fancy just, *goes and sits on padd in a corner*, or something. You can't just magic off the ship.)

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 11:13 PM

*James sat looking extremely uncomfortable as he wrote away. His headache was too strong to be entirely blocked out by the medicine as he continued to suffer from his sort of brain overload.* (edited)

Nurse Maryam (Aravik) T’Ara 08-Jan-22 11:18 PM

*Aravik let out a slight sigh, going to set beside james.* "Are you alright?" *Asked the hybrid looking at the clearly uncomfortable human.*

Ensign James Kelenic 08-Jan-22 11:20 PM

*He didnt look up from his notes as he spoke, he couldn't allow his mind to lose the slight relief writing things down gave.* "Uhm... Not really... my wish... it kinda hurt."

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 09-Jan-22 01:27 AM

*The doctor in fact was busy and so excited about the catch that he didn’t realize James was in pain.* “Oh oh!” *He pulled the Jin in and happily looked at the creature.*

Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 01:53 PM

*The Jinn had already asked Rownan for his wish, so now it was just waiting... slightly impatiently.*

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Cmdr Vale Azoci 09-Jan-22 01:55 PM

*Vale watched the poor Jinn wait and offered it a protein bar that she kept in her jacket pocket. Hey if your going to wait might as well have snacks.*

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Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 01:55 PM

*It eats smoke, not protein.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 09-Jan-22 01:55 PM

“Right sorry! I wish that my friend Kalena will find a way to make peace with the fear she has towards telepaths.” *Basically he just wanted her to be happy.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 02:25 PM

*Kalena had been fishing in silence, keeping her gaze focused on the galaxy around them and mostly ignoring everything that was happening on the ship. Which was how she hadn't even noticed Rownan was in earshot until she heard her name. Her head snapped around to look at him with wide terrified eyes, the fishing rod falling from limp fingers. Had he just- had he asked the jinn to fix her? Had he asked it to change her?* "Leave me alone!" *she shouted at the creature, before running back below decks.*

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Narrator BOT 09-Jan-22 02:28 PM

*Kalena got a bite right after she dropped the fishing rod, and the slight tug pulled it straight off the boat, despite a couple of drow trying to jump over to grab onto it.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 09-Jan-22 02:35 PM

*When he heard someone close by shout his head turned and gasped when he saw Kalena dashing away. Man…why can’t he do things right with her? He half thought about chasing after her but instead looked over at the Jinn.* “I don’t want to make her upset. If my wish makes her upset…please don’t grant it.” *He felt rather sheepish for asking then taking it back.*

Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 02:36 PM

"Wish," *it repeated, more forcibly this time. The sound would boom painfully in the ears of everyone in the vicinity. The jinn wasn't in the mood for drama. It was never in the mood for drama.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 09-Jan-22 02:41 PM

((I want to make another wish. Eat Kalena.))

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 09-Jan-22 02:45 PM

*Shoot shoot he needs to come up with another wish fast!* “Okay sorry okay okay I’ve got one.” *When feeling under sudden pressure to say something he blurted out the first thing that came to mind.* “I…I…wish I had a book about this world.”

Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 02:48 PM

*A little while earlier, Lacina was struck by the laughing fit that was brought on Maxwell's wish. Loudly cackling wouldn't have been too strange for her, especially of late, except for the fact that she'd been standing quietly off to the side of the ship, entirely on her own. If it wasn't enough to make the Drow and crewmembers around question her sanity, it was at least enough to make her question it. What the hell?* *Her thoughts had been spiraling for a little longer after that, until Kalena went whizzing by.* "Miren?!" *She called, following after her and hopefully catching up somewhere in the ship's underbelly.*

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Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 02:51 PM

*A very fat history book appeared, which was dropped at Rownan's feet. Then the Jinn vanished.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 09-Jan-22 02:53 PM

“Thanks!” *He called out before staring at the huge book. What’s he going to do with this? He waisted a perfectly good wish on a book.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 03:29 PM

*Kalena had stopped at the doorway to the engine room, leaning her forehead against the wood. Though she was seriously debating smashing her head in on the wall instead. She knew that Rownan hadn't mean anything bad by it. How could he have? He didn't know anything, because she'd ruined their friendship rather than dare to tell him. But in that moment, it had been her most vivid nightmare unfolding before her eyes. That creature would grant his wish, it would look at her and she would change into someone who didn't care anymore. All that fear just gone, because something had forced that peace on her. And then what? She'd tell him the truth? Out herself? Cause a war when the Kriosians demanded her back? Get her parents arrested for hiding her for so long? All over a decision that someone else made for her. Another trigger he couldn't ever have anticipated. Another thing she could never explain.* "Just leave me alone please," *she begged when she heard Lacina calling her name.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 03:44 PM

*Lacina's footfalls sounded loudly on the wooden stairs as she made her way down, and she stopped in place at the bottom, just taking a moment to breathe as her chest filled with sadness. After considering once again if it would be better just to turn back around, she pressed forward until she found Kalena's despairing form near to the engine room.* *She heard the plea, and only responded with,* "Pass!" *, before she moved to engulf the Kriosian into a bear hug.*

Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 03:51 PM

*Before Kalena could respond, a Jinn popped into existence in the hallway. It had eaten this lifeform's smoke, and according to the rules of this game, it now owed her a wish.* "What is your wish?" *It asked, dropping Kalena's empty bait at her feet.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 05:07 PM

*It was too much. Kalena was thoroughly overstimulated. She'd made things worse with Row, Lacina was clinging to her, and now this giant blue space creature appeared in the hallway. How did it even fit? Was it talking to her? She'd dropped her fishing pole! Kalena struggled, trying to worm her way out of Lacina's hug so she could breath again, stumbling into the middle of the hallway.* *And now this thing. Wish? Wish for what? All she wanted was a ship that would fly so fast and so far that she could leave all her problems behind her. But that was impossible, even for magic, because Kalena created all of her problems. She couldn't escape herself anymore than she could escape her shadow. When the words finally burst from her mouth, she regretted them instantly. It was a vague, terrible request. There were a million ways to interpret it. It might change her DNA, sure. But it was equally likely to remove the medication from her system, curing the medical problem she purposely caused for herself. But the words came out anyway. Because deep down, this was what she wanted.* "Can you fix me?"

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Jinn BOT 09-Jan-22 05:14 PM

*The Jinn had no idea what that meant. It had never even seen this spotted kind of lifeform before. This was far beyond the parameters of the game - snacks for simple wishes. Annoyed at having it's time wasted and slightly angry that it hadn't been given a suitable meal to account for such a large request, the Jinn screamed, a sound that would easily carry to the deck above and hurt the ears of everyone on the ship, hurled Kalena down the hallway into a wall, and vanished.*

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Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 09-Jan-22 05:49 PM

*Maxwell set down his poll. Enough of that. This wasn’t fishing, this was chaos. Tossing “bait” out to a creature, they come back and grant a wish, and some times screams at the person asking. Everyone seemed to have some fun doing it. He leaned back in a chair and watched everyone. He gazed out to the stars and the colors of nebula it truly was a sight. After some time of Star gazing he put his hat over his eyes, Indiana Jones style and “rested his eyes.”*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 09-Jan-22 06:50 PM

*If Vale was working at that time she’d deal better but she was just there with no escape from the emotions of the crew or her friends. The Jinn had hurt someone. She felt that. Felt confusion and nervousness and pain. If she was on duty she’d have a set of things she could do. Now though something didn’t click as it should. She felt so stupid frozen there just standing. She needed to do something maybe pick up the rod again or not no that would look stupid and no one would think of her as anything but a broken betazoid freak. why shouldn’t they? Thats all she was right? If she just froze here they would have someone look after her and put her up in sickbay in a quiet corner alone… This was what happened every time she got so overwhelmed. She somehow yanked her mind out of it but had to get moving. She kept trying but it was like all her joints froze on her. She herd voices around her and sensed the emotions of everyone there. Getting out of this alone was difficult. Normally it took working from something small like a finger up to properly snapping out of it. The other way of snapping out of it was currently sinking it’s little plant cat teeth into her nose. And after that Vale moved shaking her head and swearing mainly at her self not Vine. it had only lasted a moment but she was now able to move again.* “Vine stay with Altan. I’m going to see what happened.” *Vale just looked a little pale. It might be hard to see what she’d just had to do to fight her own mind that couldn’t shut out anything she needed it to. She walked towards the door to get down to where she herd the horrible sound from. Vine wrapped itself around Altans shoulders and arm worriedly. It tried it’s best to not hide in his hair.*

Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 09:32 PM

*Kalena would have only needed to struggle against the hug for a brief moment before Lacina registered that it was unwelcome and released her. Suddenly then the creature appeared and the Betazoid's eyes went wide as she considered kicking it into the engine room. But the thing spoke, and she only watched as Kalena reeled from the request and blurted out an answer. 'Fix her- fix what?' She thought with confusion and concern, until the horrible scream pierced her ears.* *Lacina gasped as the creature attacked, but then it disappeared into thin air, so all she could do was rush to Kalena's side and check her for injuries.*

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 09:50 PM

*Kalena hadn't been watching the others make their wishes, so she wasn't aware that would happen when someone wished for something it didn't like. She groaned from her new position on the floor, having fallen after getting slammed into the wall. Of course that hadn't worked. Wouldn't it be nice to fish for a creature that could solve all her problems in a second. Apparently even magic worlds didn't work like that. She pushed herself up on her hands, feeling a new layer of bruises forming on top of her last set, since she'd barely healed from her disastrous ice skating attempt yet.* "I'm fine," *she said shakily.* "That... wasn't fun."

Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 10:04 PM

*Seeing that the Kriosian wasn't seriously hurt, Lacina turned and sat down against the wall beside her.* "Yeah Miren, *nothing* here is fun. I mean, what in the hell was that? We're fishing up aggressive magical creatures? Why?! It didn't 'grant you your wish', unless being scared half to death and knocked on your ass did the trick of 'fixing you'." *She said with a heavy sigh, and then she turned her head to look at Kalena. The same concern she'd felt on the way down here filled her eyes.*

Narrator BOT 09-Jan-22 10:07 PM

*The Jinn are kind of over these fisherman, who kept asking for wishes that were either confusing or worth far more than a little ball of smoke. They'd made their displeasure known by no longer taking the bait. After a few minutes of nothing, the drow got the idea and starting packing up the ship to leave.*

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 10:30 PM

"I only came for a chance to fly the ship!" *Kalena immediately blurted out, before biting her tongue. She moved to sit next to Lacina, against the wall she'd just bounced off of. She winced lightly as she leaned back, then decided to lean forward instead to avoid putting pressure on her bruises.* "I should have wished for that instead! I thought that coming to see one of the ships would make me feel better, then Row was here... and there was a chance to get wishes granted! And I guess I did it wrong or something." *If Commander Azoci had made it down the stairs yet, she'd see them both sitting at the end of the hallway. No longer in any danger.* (edited)

Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 11:00 PM

"I know Miren." *Her words were interrupted by a light laugh.* "I won't say I told you so, but you know. I certainly wasn't going to try and get the attention of one of those things. But it's done now, and it seems like you'll live. What's got you so riled up about this Row anyways," *She glanced away then, as she tried to think of what could have brought on such a response. When she looked back to Kalena her own cheeks had taken on a slight flush.* ", did you two kiss or something?"

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 11:12 PM

"No!" *Kalena looked very embarrassed, pulling her knees to her chest and burying her head in them for a moment so try to hide her burning cheeks.* "No, no, no." *A few more muffled no's could be heard before she dared lift her face again.* "We haven't- I never- we've barely even hugged!" *And even that had felt daring. Kalena knew it sounded ridiculous. But that was how it had been between them. Their friendship had been effortless and they'd carefully avoided anything that would make it difficult - until Kalena had ruined it.* "We're just friends. We were just friends... until I messed it up."

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Ensign Lacina Odell 09-Jan-22 11:28 PM

*Lacina's expression took on her shock as the intense response reached her ears. Then her features softened and she couldn't help but lightly laugh once more.* "Maybe you should! I mean, sorry. It's just that it *seems*- Oh." *She said, until she processed the rest and switched gears.* "You messed it up, how? Does he not...? Do you not? Sorry. So many questions, you don't even know me. I don't mean to pry so much, Miren. I only wish I could make it easier on you somehow." (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 09-Jan-22 11:48 PM

*She laid her chin on her knees this time, so at least the words weren't muffled as she spoke.* "It's my fault. And there's no fixing it. We tried to fix it, and I messed it up again every single time." *Three strikes right? That was the human expression. Kalena said it in a curious, stifled voice that sounded like she was trying to convince herself, rather than telling Lacina a fact.* "He found a cure. He won't even be part of our club anymore."

Ensign Lacina Odell 10-Jan-22 12:00 AM

*Her eyes saddened as she listened, and she copied the miserable body language of resting her head on her knees.* "I hear ya there, sister. Sounds like we have something else in common." *Lacina sighed once more, and then she pushed herself off of the floor.* "I don't know what you mean by getting out of our club. I don't even know why you're both in it. But, whether you want to tell me or not, now's not such a good time to cry over it." *She said, and then she reached down with one open hand towards Kalena.* "C'mon, let's see if we can walk off of this ship with some dignity intact. Then when we're back we can sob over a full course of your favorite sweets, okay?" (edited)

Lt. JG Kalena Miren 10-Jan-22 12:10 AM

*Had she forgotten about the failed telepath club? That must be nice, Kalena wished she could forget about it. Though she wished it still felt as funny as it had that night at the ice rink.* "I'm not crying," *Kalena replied quickly, because she wasn't. That had been earlier in the day, before they'd come on the fishing trip, so Lacina could probably see the signs of it on her face. She'd cried all the tears she had for the day, her eyes felt too dry to possibly create more at the moment. Kalena took the offered hand and let Lacina pull her to her feet, wincing a bit as her body complained. She wanted to sleep for a week.* "I want to go run a really difficult flight sim so I don't have to think anymore."

Ensign Lacina Odell 10-Jan-22 12:20 AM

*The Betazoid had certainly not forgotten about their special gang, she'd only spoken vaguely rather than outright asking what made the Kriosian and the Andorian qualify. And a cure? She couldn't guess as to what that meant. Most things involving telepathy were one-and-done, born right and proper or not. She'd never heard of any such cures.* "Alright. As long as you're not liable to send us pitching onto the floor like that other helmsman did earlier, I wouldn't mind that. I've done enough thinking in these past weeks to last a lifetime anyway. I think I'm about completely done with thinking too." (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 10-Jan-22 12:54 AM

"People are trying to nap, here. Whine quieter or elsewhere." *T'Pel said just loud enough for them to hear, tucked away in a dark corner.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Kalena Miren 10-Jan-22 01:45 AM

"It's a flight simulation in a shuttle, everyone is sitting down. And I can turn the safeties on to make sure that no one gets thrown too far-" *Kalena began to explain when they were interrupted by someone.* "Why are you-" *She spun around, then belatedly realized who was talking and bit back the rest of the sentence, 'napping when there's a whole magical sailboat to explore.' T'Pel scared her. And it was obvious that the vulcan didn't like her.* "Sorry Commander!" *She squeaked, then ran back up the stairs.*

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Ensign Lacina Odell 10-Jan-22 01:55 AM

*Lacina drew in a sharp breath and spun on her heels to face the voice that rudely spoke out of the darkness. She opened her mouth to retort back before the shine of a pip, no, pips plural, oh skies, **too many pips!*** "Our apologies Commander!" *She echoed the words and then scampered back up the stairs herself.*

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Narrator BOT 10-Jan-22 01:58 AM

*That seemed like a great ending, so* the Fishin' Magician *continued on it's way back to #ave-ennore. James and Kalena both got to have a turn at the helm - James wowing the drow with his new skills. They made it home with no issue.*

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