Earth / san-francisco

USS Odyssey

[Archived] Earth / san-francisco

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 30-Nov-20 11:17 PM

*Katie was taking a tour of the historic Fort Point, at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 30-Nov-20 11:27 PM

*The commander went on his daily walk and accidentally walked into Katie* "Oh sorry lieutenant didn't see you there!"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 30-Nov-20 11:36 PM

“Huh, it’s fine, Oh, hello, sir, nice to see you again.” *She said, recognizing the commander.*

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 30-Nov-20 11:37 PM

"It's nice to see you too! How have you been since the oddy?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 01-Dec-20 12:26 AM

"I've been good, sir!"

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 01-Dec-20 12:47 AM

"Good! I've been enjoying myself with ensign kirikawa and visiting earth whilst we have it!"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 01-Dec-20 08:06 AM

“Oh, that’s really nice!”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 01-Dec-20 08:21 AM

“So what are you doing down here at the Fort? Not many people come, down here, I’ve scarely seen anyone who looks even slightly ‘starfleet’. “

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 01-Dec-20 08:31 AM

"I go on very random walks and this was on the route today, By that question what are you doing here?"

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:02 PM

*He walked into San Francisco with Steph by his hand, smiling quite a bit as he found a coffee bar.* "Wanna grab a coffee?" *He looked at the menu.* "They serve other things as well." *He smiled as he looked at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:06 PM

"If you'd like- I'm not really experienced in... coffee. Bean juice. *'Joe,'* whatever you wanna call it." *She smiled.* "*Eomma* said it was bad, Dad drank it constantly..."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:07 PM

"We could grab something else if you'd like?" *He raised an eyebrow.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:14 PM

"I'm fine." *She smiled, waving her arms at her side, which made her dress move back and forth.* "Whichever you'd like to do."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:27 PM

*He smiled at her.* "Alright then." *He pulled a chair for her so that she could sit down with a smile.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:30 PM

*She sat down and straightened her sailor dress, then removed her cap and placed it on his head.* "There- now *you're* a sailor, too."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:32 PM

*He chuckled and put it sideways a bit as he sat down opposite of her.* "Suits me, doesn't it?" *He smiled at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:39 PM

"Sure does." *She gave an awkward smile- she still wasn't used to a relationship, but did her best to accommodate what she'd seen in movies.*

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:41 PM

*He chuckled a bit.* "Hey... Relax, we're only getting a drink." *He placed his hand on hers with a soft smile.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:47 PM

"I know, but there's always a margin for error. Nothing is ever set."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:50 PM

"And what if we were to make an error? What then?" *He smiled.* "We'll embrace it, mistakes happen and we can't avoid them. Best bet is to just... Accept it might happen..." *He smiled softly at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 04:54 PM

"I don't know- nothing is set. Predestination is a myth that has been proven wrong time and again."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 04:56 PM

"And because it isn't set, we have a sense of adventure." *He grinned at her.* "Now, why not order something?"

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:01 PM

*She shrugged.* "I don't know what to order. A glass of water, maybe? I should lay off sugar..."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:05 PM

*He nodded.* "Water it is, with or without sparkles?" *He smiled, raising an eyebrow.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:06 PM

"None, please. Just... plain water."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:08 PM

"Alright!" *He smiled and got up, getting a glass of water for the both of them, setting them on the table.* "Here you go, miss Medrano." *He looked at her with a smile as he sat down again, placing the cap on the table.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:13 PM

"Appreciate it." *She sipped through a straw, quietly, and maintained her calm demeanor. The truth was her heart was racing, but she was okay around him.*

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:15 PM

"No issue." *He seemed calm, but in reality he was not. He was with the woman he loved, right there, right now. He didn't really know what to say, or what to do. So he just sipped some water to gain his bearings.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:16 PM

"I'm worried I'll mess something up..." *She began, quietly, watching the condensation drip down her glass.*

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:18 PM

*He raised an eyebrow.* "Why's that?" *He smiled softly at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:18 PM

"I'm worried I'll *say* something awkward, or *do* something weirder than my usual costuming, or that I'll talk to much, which is something that I already do, and I'll be less appealing for it."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:20 PM

"You are who you are, and I love you for it. If one of those things happen, I won't think any different of you... I promise..." *He layed his hand on hers and leaned forward a bit with a reassuring smile.* (edited)

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:22 PM

"...it still feels possible, though, and that possibility is why I'm... scared. I'm happy, but I'm scared at the same time. I've never had a relationship before."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:25 PM

"Let me tell you a secret Steph." *He looked at her.* "I am scared as well, I've never been in a relationship either and it frightens me to the bone. But because I know I'm with you, I'm ok with it. And truth be told, I absolutely love being with you."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:37 PM

"I love being with you, too. I'm just... concerned I won't do... right."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:38 PM

"And I believe you will, you're an amazing person and I fell in love with you, so you're doing *something* right." *He grinned as he booped her nose softly.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:52 PM

*She looked down and blushed a little.* "I appreciate the sentiment."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:53 PM

*He nodded a bit.* "Just for you." *He smirked a bit as he sipped some water.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:53 PM

*She whistled quietly, as she was afraid- that was one of her coping mechanisms when she was afraid, or unsure.*

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 05:55 PM

"You ok?" *He saw she was a bit... Uncertain... And raised an eyebrow.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 05:56 PM

*She nodded.* "Mhm- just a... coping mechanism. *The King and I.* You know how I like musicals...?"

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:03 PM

"Not really, no. How *do* you like musicals?" *He smiled and raised an eyebrow.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:05 PM

"I like to listen to them, sing the songs, and... sometimes perform. Anyway... in *The King and I,* Anna mentions to her son Louis that everyone feels afraid, or unsure, at one time or another..." *She took a drink and smiled.* "...when I feel genuinely afraid, or unsure, I... whistle, because of it. It's a song in the musical: *I Whistle A Happy Tune.'"*

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:06 PM

*He smiled, keeping that in mind.* "Well, it sounded lovely. I can tell you that right away."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:07 PM

"Rogers and Hammerstein were skilled in music composition, that's for sure..."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:09 PM

"And you preformed it remarkably well."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:09 PM

"Not really- I just have... decent pitch emulation ability. It's a normal thing."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:13 PM

*He chuckled.* "You're great, you know that?" *He smiled at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:17 PM

"I didn't know, but thank you." *She nodded and smiled.* "I appreciate the compliment."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:24 PM

*He simply smiled and sipped some water.* "No biggie, I just like complimenting you."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:25 PM

"I appreciate it." *Steph put her cap back on her head.* "Sorry for the... outfits. They're not too normal, but it's not for attention or anything. I just like to dress according to mood..."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:29 PM

"And I think it absolutely suits you!" *He grinned at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:30 PM

"Thank you- most people would probably dismiss it as a cry for attention. I don't believe it is, though."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:31 PM

"Express yourself how you want, I don't mind at all!" *He grinned at her again.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:36 PM

"I appreciate your patience and understanding. And I'm... sorry I'm not like... most romantic partners."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:41 PM

"You'll get used to it eventually. Relationships do take time after all."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:43 PM

"From what I've heard, yes. But sometimes they just... take off, in passion. And the comes the love-making and the marriage and the children- it's all so elaborate and hard to understand why people would commit like that. But then again, love was, too."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:48 PM

"Steph, I'm gonna be real for a second. Movies don't paint the picture of reality." *He smiled a bit.* "They picture romance as this over-the-top thing that is barely in touch with real-life. Maybe you should put away those pictures of reference and try with a fresh mind...?"

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:49 PM

"But... but it's all I *have.* Movies and books are all I have. All my memories, all my experiences, heavily involve them. It's the only frame of reference I have for anything."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:51 PM

"Hey, calm down." *He put a hand on hers.* "Maybe we can make new memories, together. Just us two against the world. No books, no movies. Just us two and the real world."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:52 PM

"...it'll take time, of course, to adjust to a change like that. I'm not sure if I can fully commit to it, but... I can try to."

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:53 PM

"That you're willing to try says enough for me." *He smiled softly at her.* (edited)

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 06:55 PM

"If it's what you want, then yes. What kind of partner would I be if I weren't?"

Lt. Xander Spica 01-Dec-20 06:56 PM

*He chuckled.* "If you weren't willing to try, you'd still be an amazing partner for who you are." *He smiled at her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 01-Dec-20 07:04 PM

"Then I'll... still try."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 12:41 AM

*He smiled.* "And I appreciate that." *He sipped some water and grinned a bit.* (edited)

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 12:41 PM

"Of course. I appreciate you. It just might take me a long time. I'm sorry..."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 12:43 PM

"Hey, go at your own pace and I'll walk alongside you. We'll go through this together."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 12:44 PM

*"Gamsa.* My pace may be a little slow for you, but I'll try to keep up."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 12:44 PM

"Then I'll adapt to yours, I won't rush you in a relationship. It takes time and I understand that."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 12:47 PM

"And I appreciate it... though maybe someday we *can* find a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle... for educational purposes. And reenactment..." *She smiled.* "You can be Dean Jones!"

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 12:49 PM

*He chuckled a bit.* "I'd love to, Steph." *He grinned at her, happy to be here with her.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 12:50 PM

"If you'd like, of course. I won't force you to watch *The Love Bug.* Actually, *Herbie Rides Again* is a far superior film all-around..."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:21 PM

*He chuckled.* "Whatever you prefer. I'll go with whatever you choose."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 01:36 PM

"Eventually I might think of something."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:38 PM

"We'll see." *He smiled and squeezed her hand a bit and then sipped some water.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 01:39 PM

"I might go back to my house, later... I think it's still there. I have something personal to take care of..."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:41 PM

"Alright, I won't bother you then." *He grinned.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 01:42 PM

"I hope it's not... offensive. It's just something I had to take care of, since accepting it..."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:44 PM

"Hey, it's ok. If you need me there, I'll be there within the hour." *He grinned slightly.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 01:45 PM

"...I have to spread my parents' ashes. They're on the mantle above the fireplace..." *She looked sad for a moment, then finished her glass of water.*

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:45 PM

"Want me to go with you?" *He smiled softly, raising an eyebrow as he put his hand on hers.*

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 01:49 PM

*She shook her head.* "I apologize, but I feel it's something I have to do alone... if only to help convince myself that it's real. It's still... difficult to process."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 01:52 PM

*He nodded.* "I understand, if you need me afterwards, I'll be there for you."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 04:23 PM

"I appreciate it greatly."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 04:29 PM

*He simply smiled at her.* "Anything for you, Steph..."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 04:30 PM

"I should probably get going." *She stood and put the white sailor cap back on her head, then bowed.* "*Gamsa,* Xander. I'll see you around..."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 04:32 PM

*He smiled and gave her a hug.* "Good luck..."

Ensign Stephanie Medrano 02-Dec-20 04:34 PM

*She kissed him on the lips with a peck on the lips.* "Seeya."

Lt. Xander Spica 02-Dec-20 04:37 PM

*He kissed her back and smiled softly.* "Love you~" *He grinned.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 02-Dec-20 08:46 PM

"Oh, I've decided this length of shore leave I wanted to see all the different Third System Forts, I wanted to do it for some time now."

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 02-Dec-20 08:47 PM

"Oh that's cool, I'm glad you took a good bit of shore leave to see it"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 02-Dec-20 09:07 PM

"Yeah, I used to come out here... back when I was a cadet, just, sit out on the rampart."

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 02-Dec-20 09:09 PM

"very nice, I was UK born"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 02-Dec-20 09:15 PM

"I was born here, but I grew up in Charleston. I still live there."

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 03-Dec-20 10:11 PM

"Very nice!"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 03-Dec-20 11:21 PM

"Thanks!"

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 03-Dec-20 11:23 PM

"no problem, so what do you think of the oddy"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 03-Dec-20 11:23 PM

"Uh, it's a really nice ship, and I'm glad to serve on her!"

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 04-Dec-20 12:12 AM

"I'm glad! What do you think of the new captain?"

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Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 04-Dec-20 12:31 AM

"I think she did a good job as XO, so obviously, a good job for captain." *She said, assuming he expected her to give a glowing praise.*

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"Uhmm, uh, then again, I don't think it's in my exact place to question my commanding officers..."

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 04-Dec-20 12:38 AM

"That's perfectly okay, sorry for asking these questions just I wanna get a crews opinion on a lot of stuff for the ship so it can improve"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 04-Dec-20 12:38 AM

"I'm just a lowly jaygee, though, sir." (edited)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 04-Dec-20 12:52 AM

I'm simply asking right now we're off duty so rank doesn't matter"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 04-Dec-20 01:13 AM

“Well, I mean you asked for the opinion, and so, I guess I supposed rank mattered here, sorry, my fault.”

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 04-Dec-20 01:13 AM

(I don't know what I'm saying lmao, sorry)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 04-Dec-20 01:17 AM

(katie’s just flustered and wishes your approval of her)

Lt. JG Jules Jordan 04-Dec-20 11:37 AM

(still not finished yet

"you've got my approval anyways I best get going"

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 11:38 AM

*Capri had returned to San Francisco from his adventure in New York. So now he was just sitting on a bench and watching people go by on the bridge.*

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 11:54 AM

*Pas jogged up, finally having located his spook friend. He waved with one hand, a small oval container in the other.*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 12:01 PM

*Capri looked over when Pas came up, smiling and waving at Pas.* "Hey."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 12:03 PM

"Hey dude, check this out." *He tossed the what was now apparently we an eyeglasses case to him.*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 12:12 PM

*Capri caught the case and looked down at it, opening uo the case. He smiled a little and turned to Pas.* "So my programming did work?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 12:13 PM

"Yeah, and I crammed as much tech as I could into it."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 12:31 PM

"Im glad you got it to work, I had no luck at all on my end." *He grinned and pulled the glasses out, slipping them in with a smile.* "What do you think?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 12:43 PM

"Absolutely dashing, Agent King." *He grinned.* "It's got a hud with audio to text in there, vital monitering, full EM spectrum detection, flashlight, ultra violet light, and you can bounce it off the wall and it'll keep ticking."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 01:00 PM

Brb

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 01:17 PM

*He grinned and took them off, looking at them again.* "Thank goodness for them being durable. I have a feeling that will come.in handy."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 01:19 PM

"Just might." *He sat down on the bench next to him.* "So, hows shore leave been?"

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 01:24 PM

"Its been pretty good. Visited New York for the first time ever......didn't realise how noisy it would be. Makes this city sound like a library."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 01:26 PM

"Is it? Don't think I've been."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 01:36 PM

"Yeah. Like way noisier. I think ill stick to here where its quiet and there's a better view of things."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 01:38 PM

"Pretty boy likes a pretty view, eh?" *He chuckled.* "Yeah, it's a nice city."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 01:41 PM

"What can I say? How about you? Is your shore leave going alright?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 01:42 PM

"Wonderfully. Spent a couple weeks on Risa with Cin, had a great time."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 04-Dec-20 01:55 PM

*She returned to her wandering about the fort below the bridge.*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 02:01 PM

"Really? Whats Risa like? I dont think I've been there before."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 02:08 PM

"Just straight beautiful. It's a pleasure planet, a giant resort in space, great for a nice romantic getaway."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 02:13 PM

*Capri winced a little at the term romance but couldn't help joking,* "And here i thought you weren't a romantic. Look at you getting all soft and sweet!"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 02:17 PM

"Well I don't know who told you that, I thought it was my sweet romanticism that persuaded you that night."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 02:18 PM

"Good point. You are quite the sap, aren't you?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 02:21 PM

"Well, you like my sap." *He teased.*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 02:36 PM

"And I bet Cin does too! How is she doing anyway? I dont think I've talked to her much."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 02:42 PM

"She's good. She really is wonderful, and speaking of, we did lay out how we want to do things, so if you're ever looking for a repeat, I'm not locked down."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 02:50 PM

*He nodded then turned his head suddenly, completely confused,* "Say who what now?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 02:53 PM

"Oh, we were just talking about that night, so I figured I'd bring it up. We decided we wouldn't be exclusive with our bodies at this point in the relationship, so I wanted to put the offer out there."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 03:03 PM

"I really appreciate that, and might have to take you up on it. I hope that it works in your relationship. Seen some where it worked for a while then one partner got butthurt."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 03:08 PM

"We both come from pretty open cultures, I don't see it being in issue. And if it is, we'll talk it out." *He gave a light shrug.*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 03:15 PM

"Thays fair. I've never been in an open relationship so im kind of curious about how one would work."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 03:17 PM

"It's probably something that needs to have the right circumstances. If someone is raised to only want one partner, they aren't going to be very comfortable, no matter how open-minded they are."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 03:29 PM

"It was never really something that came up on the colony. But my guardian had three partners because she was Andorian. And now she just has her caretaker who I think is the same female as her?"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 03:38 PM

"Huh. Yeah, I'm big on body freedom, but I also respect that there are many different ways to feel about it."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 03:40 PM

*He nodded and then stood uo, pocketing the glasses case and turning backwards.* "Are you hungry? I know this great little vegan place over in the wharf if you're interested."

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 03:43 PM

"Sure, I'm totally indecisive about food, I'll eat basically anything. Just not Benthan Fish Pie. And I think Ricky's is around here, too."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 05:04 PM

"I've never been to Ricky's. Whats that? Also Benthan Fish Pie sounds terrifying."

Starwheat 04-Dec-20 05:38 PM

[Pas] "Yeah, it's like hardtack and salted fish. I'm still not sure of Kir was it's pranking me. And I mean Ricky's Pub, where Ricky prime is. Ricky 2 is the Oddy's barkeep, sort of a condensed version of the real AI."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 07:04 PM

"If I wasn't already a vegetarian, I would be after hearing that." *He shuddered and looked back,* "I didn't realise there were two Ricky's. Thats pretty amazing."

Starwheat 04-Dec-20 07:08 PM

[Pas] "Yeah it's pretty neat. We could go there if you like."

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 07:15 PM

"Sure. I'd love to check it out!"

LearnedAx 04-Dec-20 08:31 PM

"Alright, right this way, I think." *He led him down the streets to #ricky-pub-san-francisco*

Ensign Cerred King 04-Dec-20 09:41 PM

*He nodded and followed after Pas.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 05-Dec-20 03:16 AM

*She left, bursting bubble.*

Starwheat 09-Dec-20 10:24 PM

[Pas] *He led Capri out into the streets to find a pet shop.*

Starwheat 09-Dec-20 10:40 PM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 09-Dec-20 10:56 PM

*Capri followed behind Pas, adjusting the glasses a little.*

Starwheat 09-Dec-20 10:57 PM

[Pas]"So what is owning a turtle like? Are they high maintenance?"

Starwheat 10-Dec-20 12:44 AM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 12:53 AM

"I mean not really. At least Yúcatan isn't. You want to change the water regularly to keep them healthy, and have a good filter to keep it clean. The bigger the space for them the better honestly. And you want to have some good land spots and places for them to explore. Also a nice big rock and a high quality heat lamp so they have a spot for basking." *He paused to think,* "A UV lamp will come in handy too. Its not quite the same as natural sunlight but it works on the ship, and sometimes ill sneak him onto the holodeck for some sun there too. And you only have to feed them four of five times a week, but you do want a calcium supplement in there as well. It sounds like a lot but after a while you get used to it and....honestly the ritual of it is kinda nice."

Starwheat 10-Dec-20 01:03 AM

[Pas] "Yeah I can see that. Our puppy Dak is a little more chaotic."

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 01:46 AM

"How so? And I mean, Yúcatan isn't too fond of going above warp four."

Starwheat 10-Dec-20 01:55 AM

[Pas] "As I understand it's she's good compared to some other dogs, and we've got her mostly trained now, but how does something so small poop so much?"

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 01:58 AM

"Once I figure it out with Yúcatan, I'll let you know. When he was small, I had to replace his water twice a day because of that. But....I mean, at least he has a healthy system?"

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 01:58 AM

*Th’shran went over to then. The place was packed, and their wasn’t any seats left.* “Hey, mind if I sit down? Their ain’t any other seats left.” (edited)

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 02:05 AM

"Hmm? Yeah sure. We're just looking at cute animals," *He smiled and offered a hand.* "Are you new?"

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 02:11 AM

*Th’shra took the seat before taking his hand.* “Yeah. Just been assigned to the USS Odyssey. Only been in Starfleet for a few years now.” (edited)

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 02:14 AM

"Welcome to Wonderland then. I'm kidding, its nice to meet you. What is your name?"

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 02:16 AM

“Ashiryn Th'shrannarh, at your service Ensign...?”

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 02:19 AM

"King. Cerred King. Or Capri, that works too. And the other Ensign here is Pasto Nix. Engineering extraordinaire!"

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 02:24 AM

“Well, it’s nice to meet you. I’ve just been assigned to the ship, first ship of exploration actually. First I was on a diplomatic vessel, then a patrol ship.” (edited)

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 02:27 AM

"Yeah? What did you think of them?"

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 02:38 AM

“Unique. Starfleet is very diplomatic and peace focused. Your ships are on average larger and luxurious then the ships of the guard.”

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 06:50 AM

*He nodded a little while he spoke, adjusting his glasses a little.* "Civilian transports are like that even. At least the ones that go from the Gamma quadrant to the Alpha."

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 07:08 AM

*Th’shran give him a small smile* “I haven’t visited the Gamma quadrant yet. Hoe is it? More importantly, how is the Odyssey?”l

Starwheat 10-Dec-20 08:40 AM

[Pas] *Is anybody going to tell him nobody is sitting down and we're walking down the street?* "They Oddy is once nice piece of work. Real great, especially for being a giant floating city."

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 09:18 AM

"I mean its not too bad. I grew up on a science colony out there."

Starwheat 10-Dec-20 09:21 AM

[Pas] "I'll take a cutting edge starship over a station or colony any day, personally."

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 09:46 AM

"Agreed. The colony was a nice place to grow uo but I couldn't handle spending my life there. It just seems strange staying in the same place and not moving at warp occasionally."

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 09:18 PM

“Your from the Gamma Quadrant?”

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 09:42 PM

"Not exactly. I was raised in the Gamma Quadrant, past that I dont really know where I'm from." (edited)

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 10:40 PM

*Th’shran looked at him surprised. He didn’t understand. He knew where he was raised and born, but didn’t know where he was from? Humans where a very weird species though.* “Oh. My apologies.” *Th’shran then tried to change the topic* “So, your with intelligence? How’s that like?”

Ensign Cerred King 10-Dec-20 11:04 PM

"Nothing to be sorry for, I just figure it comes with being adopted." *He shrugged and smiled,* "Its interesting for sure. Definitely way different than linguistics."

Allied Intelligence Section C 10-Dec-20 11:08 PM

“It likely is. Anyway, any advice about the ship?”

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 12:29 AM

[Pas] "Don't break her, engineers are dangerous when provoked."

Allied Intelligence Section C 11-Dec-20 12:38 AM

“I’ll try not to, though it seems to be in my job description to cause some damage.”

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 12:40 AM

[Pas]"To the other guys, just keep out shields up."

Allied Intelligence Section C 11-Dec-20 12:59 AM

“Hmm. Well, what have you guys been doing on leave?”

Ensign Cerred King 11-Dec-20 01:24 AM

"Mainly just hanging around here with my guardian and her caretaker. Did go to new York for a day or two though. How about you?"

Allied Intelligence Section C 11-Dec-20 01:30 AM

“I only got here not long ago. I’ve only been to Earth..*He thought for a second, counting* twice before this.”

Ensign Cerred King 11-Dec-20 06:14 AM

"Ah. Hopefully the experiences have been enjoyable so far though."

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 09:09 AM

[Pas] "Well, the academy and all, counts for more than a visit technically. But yeah, lots of places to see in the Federation."

Allied Intelligence Section C 11-Dec-20 05:12 PM

“That their is. I’ve visited a lot of places. Vulcan, Risa, Bajor, Lyshan, New Scotland. The Federation really is gigantic. So many cultures and planets. Makes me proud to be a citizen really.”

Ensign Cerred King 11-Dec-20 06:19 PM

"I hadn't realised how large the Federation was until we came here. My guardian had always told it was massive and should have figured based on how many different types of people were living on the colony." *Though he was casually neglecting that being raised by an Andorian made him think he was Andorian until he was 15.* (edited)

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 07:05 PM

[Pas] "Yeah, space is big yo. Thank the universe for Warp Drive."

Allied Intelligence Section C 11-Dec-20 07:07 PM

*Th’shran gave a friendly nod.* “Agreed. The warp drive is an extremely important device these days. I couldn’t imagine being around in the days without warp drive.”

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 11:24 PM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 11-Dec-20 11:28 PM

"Wouldn't they use cryogenics still without warp? Or did that never really catch on jere?"

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 11:30 PM

[Pas] "I dunno. Certainly less efficient than warp."

Ensign Cerred King 11-Dec-20 11:31 PM

"Not just that but what if something breaks down while very one is frozen?"

Starwheat 11-Dec-20 11:33 PM

[Pas] "I think there are several movies from many different species about that."

Ensign Cerred King 12-Dec-20 12:01 AM

"Maybe. But the humans make the best ones, dont you think?"

Starwheat 12-Dec-20 12:11 AM

[Pas] "They are pretty good." *He nodded.* "Where is this pet shop, anyway?"

Ensign Cerred King 12-Dec-20 12:12 AM

"Just another block and then we go right."

Starwheat 12-Dec-20 12:13 AM

[Pas]"Dope." *He nodded.*

Allied Intelligence Section C 12-Dec-20 12:27 AM

“Pet shop? Are you getting a pet? Have you chosen what kind?”

Starwheat 12-Dec-20 12:29 AM

[Pas] "Caps here just needs food for his turtle, though I do have a puppy."

Allied Intelligence Section C 12-Dec-20 12:30 AM

“By any chance, do they sell reptiles?”

Starwheat 12-Dec-20 12:30 AM

[Pas] "I'd assume so, but Capri knows the store."

Starwheat 12-Dec-20 12:58 AM

@Ensign Cerred King

Allied Intelligence Section C 12-Dec-20 01:12 AM

“Well then, I may need to have a look. I’ve been considering getting a pet. Why not now?”

Starwheat 13-Dec-20 12:12 AM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 13-Dec-20 12:13 AM

Sorry!

"Im sure we can find something for you." *He said cheerfully and led them down the road and to the shop door.*

Allied Intelligence Section C 13-Dec-20 12:16 AM

*Th’shran followed quickly behind, ready to see the store*

Starwheat 13-Dec-20 12:19 AM

[Pas] *Pas followed jauntily behind.*

LearnedAx 13-Dec-20 09:59 AM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 13-Dec-20 10:00 AM

*Eventually they made it to the shop and Capri opened the door, motioning for the other two to follow him*

Starwheat 13-Dec-20 01:57 PM

[Pas] "Huh, nice place."

Ensign Cerred King 13-Dec-20 07:27 PM

"Oh yeah. And the staff are really wonderful too. They're super helpful."

Starwheat 13-Dec-20 07:42 PM

[Pas] "Nice. Well, part ways here, Ashiryn? Looks like we have divergent goals now."

Starwheat 14-Dec-20 12:56 PM

@Ensign Cerred King continue w/o him or wait a bit longer?) (edited)

Ensign Cerred King 14-Dec-20 12:58 PM

We can wait a bit longer, I have to head out myself)

Starwheat 14-Dec-20 12:59 PM

(bet)

Ensign Cerred King 15-Dec-20 12:36 PM

Well boo

*Capri paused to talk to the shop girl for a few minutes, asking for a few things for his turtle.*

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 12:57 PM

[Pas] *Pas just followed along, letting the turtle expert take the lead.* "So what exactly do they eat?"

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 08:15 PM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 15-Dec-20 08:17 PM

"It depends on the turtle. Mr. Kings for example is omnivorous, but some are herbivores. It just depends on the species, really."

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 08:26 PM

[Pas] "Huh, neat."

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 09:20 PM

[Pas] *He just followed along very puppy like as Capri got his things.*

Ensign Cerred King 15-Dec-20 10:13 PM

*Capri grabbed a bag of tiny fish along with the bag of treats and stuff for his turtle, looking back to Pas with a smile.* "All set!"

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 10:16 PM

[Pas] "Dope. Back to the ship?"

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 11:41 PM

@Ensign Cerred King

Ensign Cerred King 15-Dec-20 11:47 PM

"Yeah. Not unless you have other things to take care of?"

Starwheat 15-Dec-20 11:48 PM

[Pas] "Don't think so. Just you." *He winked.*

Ensign Cerred King 16-Dec-20 01:14 AM

*He smirked a little and shrugged,* "Lead the way then, Mr. Nix!"

Starwheat 16-Dec-20 08:58 AM

[Pas] "Aye aye, Mr. King." *He pulled his combadge out of his pocket.* "Nix to Odyssey, two to beam up."

Ensign Cerred King 16-Dec-20 09:01 AM

*Capri looked up as they dematerialised.*

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