[21:14] ***** Sim Start ***** [21:14] ::is unconscious in sickbay:: [21:14] are we now at the starbase? [21:14] (( Ask the chief, I just know we're on Coro 8;D)) [21:14] * Mouse snores softly, her cheek pushed up against a padd lying on the table [21:14] ::walks upto Mouse's table:: [21:15] ::sees mousy asleep:: [21:15] ::turns around and heads to sickbay: [21:15] ::emerges from his quarters, having been called away just minutes after the Endeavours return to the 24th century by a priority one message:: [21:15] ::goes down to the shuttlebay and looks over Anderson's fighter:: [21:15] ::picks up a bottle of blood wine along the way:: [21:16] ::looks thoughtful for a few moments, then checks the chronometer:: [21:16] ::WzLks into the TL:: Sickbay [21:16] ::exits the TL and enters sickbay moving over to Anderson Bio Bed:: [21:16] ::noting the time, makes his way to the learning center, where, sure enough, he finds Mouse deep in sleep. [21:16] ::gently shakes Mouse:: [21:17] ::pulls a seat up and opens the bottle:: [21:17] ((just downloading mail. 108!! I'm just watching your reactions ^_^)) [21:17] ::murmurs something in an alien tongue, not rousing:: [21:17] +taps+ Vansen to Lan Dulac [21:17] :;pulls out her notebook and pen and stetches the fighter and it's systems:: [21:18] ::walks out of her quarters happey to be packed and leaving the Endeavor for the starbase:: [21:18] *** Mouse sets mode: +oo Lt_Anderson MoniqueLehman [21:18] +tasp+ This is Dulac. What dost thou wish of me? [21:19] ::shakes Mouse a bit more:: [21:19] +taps+ Oh I was wondering if you wanted to get together for a drink, After all us warriors are a dying breed [21:19] ((okay, I'm off. Don't hurt my Mouse!)) [21:20] ::pauses for a moment:: +taps+ Thy words may prove to be prophecy. PErhaps many of us should take advantage of these last moments of peace [21:20] :;finishes her stetches and heads to the learning center:: [21:20] *** Mouse has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving ) [21:20] ::places hand on Anderson:: Godspeed Anderson. [21:20] +taps+ Ok I'll meet you in 10 F [21:20] :;sees lan shaking Mouse;:: leave the poor girl alone! [21:20] she's just sleeping! [21:20] <> [21:21] ::exits Sickbay and walks into Tl:: 10 F [21:21] I was but going to encourage her to take to her room and seek rest. [21:21] <> [21:21] Let her sleep! [21:21] ::exits Tl and walks into 10 F:: [21:21] ::rolls her eyes:: it's cruel to wake her up... she'd never go back to sleep... especially if YOU were the one to wake her up... [21:21] ::moves behind the bar and picks up my case of alcohol:: [21:22] Well, this table seems uncomfortable, yet rest she does. Sleep well, noble squire. [21:22] :;sits down at a table and pulls out her notebook and a padd and a pen:: [21:22] ::::gets on the tl:: Learning Center [21:22] ::finds a big enough table and places the case on the floor:: [21:22] ::studies her drawings and sighs:: [21:23] Well, she shall hath chances to rest more; for for now we must halt our combined studies to prepare for the future. Indeed, I shall make sure she rests well enough. [21:23] ::knowing that the Ensign is taking her backs to her new quarters on the starbase, Lehman walks into the learning center and spots Lan:: [21:23] :;pulls up some data on the padd:: [21:24] ::opens a bottle of blood wine:: [21:24] ::looks up at Lan from the padd:: you probably need sleep too.. [21:24] ::walks over to Lan:: Is Mouse ok? [21:24] +taps+ Vansen to Sandra, my self and lan are going to drink a little. Do you want to join us? [21:24] I hath rested for some 4 hours nigh less than 17 hours ago, thus I am quite as yet fresh. [21:25] She doth but rest in well deserved slumber; I thought to move her to her quarters, but Sandra wisely suggested we leave her hear, lest she not return to sleep. [21:25] ::hears Vansen:: Ya'll are going out for a drink? [21:26] *** Lt_Anderson is now known as L2SL_Jana [21:26] +taps+ Vansen to lehman, would you like to stop of in 10 F for a drink/ [21:26] Verily, this would be a time for all of us to gather in fellowship, for perchance one last time. [21:26] ::walks into 10 F and up to the bar:: [21:27] stop talking negatively... nothing ever has to be for the last time... [21:27] ::turns:: Lt Jana, please pull a seat up and join me for a drink! [21:27] ::glances at Lan:: One last time? They aren't going to split up the crew are they? [21:27] ::glances momentarily at Vansen and then gets a double scotch:: [21:28] I do hope that thy words prove to be truer sandra. ::looks sad for a moment:: Now, perchance we might adjourn to 10 forward? [21:28] ::gets her drink and moves over to the table sitting:: alright Colonel [21:28] *** Jester is now known as Jester|BRB [21:28] No M'lady; for good or for ill, we shall face the future together. [21:29] ::takes a sip of the blood wine:: [21:29] ::takes a sip of her drink:: so what's all this about a pilot they found today? What's her name...uh Anderson.. do you know about her? [21:30] ::nods:: I do [21:30] She, was the Ex helmsman of this ship [21:30] ::takes a drink waiting for more info:: [21:30] <> [21:30] ::moves forward, perhaps noticeable that he is not in partial starfleet uniform, but wears the traditional Camelynian doublet and tabard, with the royal crest, yet still now in his chosen color of solid back, including the long cloak that almost trails behind him. [21:30] <> [21:30] ::smiles at Lan:: Good ::walks with Lan and Snadra to ten-forward:: [21:31] I am worried about one thing Lan [21:31] Anyway I never had much chance to get to know her, but I know she was a good officer and A fine warrior [21:31] And what dost trouble thy thoughts? [21:31] <> [21:32] ::walks into ten-forward and takes a table with Vansen, Sandra and Lan:: [21:32] ::takes a drink:: if that is true, then why are a lot of the crew upset about her being here? [21:32] :;looks up at Lehman: I don't think Anderson will take your place... I'm sure you're much better helmsperson than her... [21:32] ::looks up:: Ahhh Friends please take a seat.... ::picks up a couple of glasses and put them on the table:: [21:32] I have almost ever wine you can think of here [21:33] ::looks at Sandra suprised::How did you know I was worried about Anderson being back? [21:33] ::pours more bloodwine into the glass:: [21:33] that is if you don't mind me asking ::nods to Lehman and Sandra and Lan:: [21:33] ::looks surprise:: I thought you had said something about it... [21:33] *** Jester|BRB is now known as Jester [21:33] She was very unconventional, as a matter of fact she stole the coro [21:34] :;sits down and looks confused:: [21:34] And it is more than her replacing me.....which is a possiblitity but you have no idea what it is like for Anderson and I to be in the same room together.....I swear we mix about like oil and water [21:34] ::starts to take a drink and almost spits it out as she laughs with her mouth full:: Stoel the Coro? even I have not been that bold [21:34] :;looks at Lehman:: but she can't hate telepaths that much... she must be able to see that they are people too... just special... [21:34] ::laughs:: And never the two shall meet [21:35] ::looks at Vansen:: do you have some orange juice? [21:35] ::looks at Lehman:: what does she have against telepaths? [21:35] Well, Jana....Anderson stole a ship and used the jaunt to take her back to Barclay her love and after that she got transfered to the Aurora [21:36] Sandra, I have a Orange chambers wine in there [21:36] ok ::says slowly not really understanding:: [21:36] not wine... I don't like wine... it gives me a headache [21:36] ::laughs at Sandra:: She would kill a telepath if given the chance [21:36] but what does that have to do with hating telepaths? [21:36] <> [21:36] nothing, not sure why she hates us [21:37] Oh I take it you are a telepath too? [21:37] why would she kill us... I mean them... [21:37] are all of you telepaths? ::moves her chair back just a little:: [21:37] I made the mistake of reading her mind when she was upset once to try and give her solace and now I don't have to do anything but be in the same room and she would accuse me of being inside her head [21:37] ::looks:: [21:37] No [21:37] <. [21:37] I'm not a telepath... ::looks down at her hands:: [21:38] ::narrows her eyes:: life was a lot less complicated on the CrazyHorse ::mutters softly:: [21:38] ::sighs:: She has the same reaction you just had Jana, I am half Betazoid and yes I am a telepath, if I make you uncomforable I will leave and I am sorry [21:39] :;looks at Jana, angerly:: why? because they didn't have telepaths? [21:39] ::stands up:: If you will excuse me [21:39] Wait Lehman [21:39] I'm not a telepath, I'm much worse than a telepath... [21:39] I didn't mean anything by that [21:40] I was just trying to get the feel for this place [21:40] I understand Jana, everyone is afraid of me [21:40] go ahead and read my mind all you want [21:40] :;looks at Lehman:: I'm not afraid of you... you're kind of like me... [21:41] For someone to be able to get inside their heads scares them ::smiles at Sandra:: Yes but yours is something I cannot totally understand [21:41] I have nothing to hide [21:41] ::sits back down:: [21:41] [21:41] <> [21:41] ::watches Lan bring drinks over to the table:: [21:41] ::returns with a large Goblet of fine wine:: [21:41] :;looks at Jana:: that can't be true... everyone has much they want to hide [21:42] ::sees the very handsome guy taking a seat at the table and smiles at him just slightly flirtatiously:: [21:42] ::looks at Lan:: did you get any orange juice? [21:42] Not me Sandra [21:42] ::places another tray with a various assortment of beverage down as well:: [21:42] go ahead read my mind then i'll tell you all about it [21:42] are you sure? [21:42] I'm an open book [21:42] ::smiles at Lan and takes one of the goblets:: Thanks [21:42] sure go ahead [21:42] I doth believe that one of thses beverages is the one thou dist request. [21:43] I can't read minds... I don't think... I don't know... I can't when I really need to at least... [21:43] ::notices the look given to Lan by Lehman and frowns slightly:: [21:43] ::looks at the beverages and takes out:: [21:43] ::nods to the new lieutenat he has not met before:: [21:43] :;sniffles it and then carefully tastes it:: [21:44] ::smiles:: orange juice, thanks lan [21:44] ::sips at her wine and smiles at Lan sitting next to her:: It is nice to be back in our own timeline [21:44] ::looks at Lan and decides to get the conversation off telepaths:: how is your science projects going Lan? [21:45] Our return was inevitable and ordained; and it does seem to be the trump of doom that doth announce our return. [21:45] So Lan...you some kind of knight in shing armour? [21:45] ::looks at Lan:: what is trump? [21:45] ::looks out the window:: I wonder if anyone would notice if Anderson acidentially went out an airlock on this station ::mutters under her breath so no one will hear:: [21:45] shining even [21:45] ::looks startled by Sandras seeminly innocent question:: They doth ..progress well, I must say. [21:45] <> [21:46] ::looks to her right, searching her mind for the meaning of the word trump:: [21:46] A horn, in thy language. [21:46] what type of horn? [21:46] ::to Jana:: I am fortunate to be a humble Knight. [21:46] Besides Anderson appearing now after all this time, what other doom are we in for Lan? ::looks at him slightly worried:: [21:47] ::again searches her memory and then ohs as she comes to the meaning:: [21:47] A Trumpet. In earth lore, Gabriels horn might be a similar term. [21:47] I thought you meant a French Horn.... they are commonly called horns... [21:48] hmmm... ::shrugs and stores that information somewhere in her brain:: [21:48] Well, I am no oracle, but I cannot deny thy comradship and withhold all that is known unto me. But verily soon show we find our mettle tested, and perchance the grim dogs of war unleashed once again. [21:48] ::smiles slightly at Sandra:: I'm more worred about the word doom in his statement [21:48] Lehman, why are you so down on Anderson, what did she ever do to you? [21:49] ::looks at Lehman:: doom isn't a word I worry about... it might change my life pattern a bit... but that is what I'm comfortable with... [21:49] ::to jana:: Sadly, Monique and Anderson had some manner of diasagreeement between them in various manners, and never did they have the chance to mend affairs and make peace. [21:49] ::turns to Lehman then Lan:: doom? hey guys this is a party why talk of doom? [21:49] oh, if she stays with us for long, you will see first hand how much love is between Anderson and myself Jana [21:49] ::looks at Lan questioningly:: Do you not like telepaths? [21:49] I hath no inherent dislike of telepaths. [21:50] what does inherent mean? [21:50] ::shakes her head:: it seems that you are attaching way too much importance to one person..how bad can she be? [21:50] The measure of a person is in their deeds, and how thy doth manage the course of their destiny, for ill or good. [21:50] That is because we cannot read his mind like others can Sandra [21:50] ::looks at lan:: why can't we read your mind? [21:50] Inherent means pre-existing without cause. [21:51] ::looks at Sandra:: I thought you said you couldn't read minds [21:51] ::looks a bit pained:: [21:51] ::looks up and then back at Jana:: The devil re-incarnated would describe Anderson from my last memories of her [21:51] :;looks at Jana and then looks confused:: I can't.... [21:51] except sometimes I do... [21:51] but I don't mean to... [21:51] <> [21:51] you keep saying you can't then you say you can.. [21:51] At some time in the past, it was decided that a strain of telepathic resistance would be engineered into the DNA of the nobles of Camelyn, so that secrets of state might remain so. [21:51] ::continues drinking:: [21:52] genetic? [21:52] ::laughs:: [21:52] No that's pushing it a little far [21:52] ::thinks hard for a moment:: [21:52] ::winces:: [21:52] hey I have an idea..we could give this Anderson some of Lan's blood so none of you mind medlers can read her mind again [21:52] She is learing how to control this thing she has called a force Jana...I feel we will all be tested by her before she gets it under control ::grins:: [21:53] yes I can believe that telepathic resistance can be caused by genes... after all the force is inherated from parents... [21:53] Jana, thy reasoning hath many flaws. Such an attempt would not prove successful. [21:53] ::grins:: well force or no force..I really don't care if you read my mind [21:53] ::looks at jana:: I think you do... [21:53] ::drinks down her wine:: I'll be right back, I need a refill ::smiles and stands:: [21:53] It was just an idea Lan ::looks put down:: [21:54] ::sighs:: Look at us, Technology is taking over the Warriors job [21:54] ::gets bored:: [21:54] ::takes another sip of the bloodwine:: [21:54] Thy intent was well meant, and thus not a cause for offense Jana. [21:54] Technology enhances the warriors job, Colonel..looks at all the nifty weapons we have on our fighters [21:54] ::looks at the glasses on the table and telekenticly switches the glasses:: [21:55] ::laughs:: Lan, do you remember when Anderson walked onto the bridge to try and impress you [21:55] Technology is but the tool; the warrior, the being within that wields the weapon is the heart of warfare. [21:55] ::walks over to the bar for a refill and then returns to the table and sits back down next to Lan:: [21:55] :;looks at Vansen:: do you remember that trick I played on you when I was new on the ship? [21:56] But when you can produce more warriors in a day than we can in a lifetime [21:56] well I enjoy wielding my microtorps,...i use them like a surgeons scalpel to slice off the enemies weapons [21:56] ::looks and laughs:: [21:56] I remember one former assistant who thought they coulds gathr my favor by a most curious choice of fashion. ::shakes head sadly:: I fear our cultures still do not understand the other perfectly. [21:57] I have a couple of klingon friends who would at this moment be drinking with us. [21:57] *** Jennifer (~Jennifer@199.60.73.52) has joined #lol-coro [21:57] but the true language is that of the blade! [21:57] ::notices the looks that Lehman is giving Lan who is pretty much oblivious:: [21:57] why? in my Universe they never used swords... [21:57] In truth, a blade is as strong only as the hand, or should I say, the heart, that weilds it. [21:58] except for lightsabers... and only a few used them... [21:58] <> [21:58] ::looks:: Ahhh yes so true my warrior friend [21:58] <> [21:58] ::notices Jana watching her and wonders why and then looks at Lan and knows why:: [21:58] the hand can only follow what the heart desires [21:58] :;looks at Lan:: but the Emperor had no heart... but he was strong! [21:58] tis the honor of a warrior, and the rightousness of his cause, that doth infuse him with near divine ability to o'ercome the boundless forces of tyranny. [21:59] I must admit those Storm troopers were formidable opponents [21:59] Evil may be strong; but ultimately tis undone by its own greed, and by the unrelenting sacrifice of the just and noble warrior. [21:59] but what about the Emperor? [21:59] ::tries sending Lehman a thought asking her if she really likes Lan smiling mischieviously:: [21:59] he didn't seem to be undoing himself! [21:59] he was to confident [22:00] :;looks at Jana surprised and then looks at Lehman:: [22:00] Verily. methinks I would have enjoyed to encounter this emperor thou dost speak of, and correct him of his injustice. [22:00] ::glances at Jana and can't help but read her thoughts and sighs:: [22:00] ::laughs:: That would have been a great fight! [22:00] he was injust... I hope Luke makes him pay.... [22:00] :;exchanges a quick glance with Sandra as she sees surprise cross over her eyes:: [22:01] Methinks that his comeuppance was soon in the making. [22:01] ::looks at Lan:: [22:01] ::takes a moment and undoes the clasp of his black cloak, and removes the fine laether black gloves he was wearing. [22:01] You know all this honor is nice and all..but I just enjoy kicking butt [22:01] Lan me and you when the time comes will stand beside each other and fight till we can no longer [22:01] ::looks into her glass of orange juice and mutters to herself:: [22:02] ::finishes the first bottle of blood wine:: [22:02] {{Yes, I care very much for Lan.....he has been through alot and he has survived...he is a great man Jana}} ::replies to Jana mentally so no one else hears her:: [22:02] :;looks at Vansen and Lan:: what makes you any better than them if you kill them? [22:02] ::opens a second and takes a sip from the bottle:: [22:02] To die in a just battle, sword raised and head high is a fate I would not regret, I must admit. [22:02] ::smiles:: I agree [22:02] *** Mouse (cpinnell@async3-3.remote.ualberta.ca) has joined #LOL-Coro [22:03] to die knowing it was not a worthless death [22:03] Colonel, fight until the last enemy is vaquished ::smiles at her use of their vernacular:: but never allow a instance where you stand no more [22:03] ((ta-dah!)) [22:03] ::looks at Lan and frowns:: but what if you're wrong... what if you misunderstood the enemy... what if you shouldn't have killed them? [22:03] I may slay others, but it is not for personal gain or greed. I serve the needs og honor, justice, and chivalry; I fight those that wouldaoppress the rights of all sentients to live freely. [22:03] but what if honor and justice aren't what they appear to be!?! [22:03] ::turns to Lehman:: tough competition tonight ::smiles mischieviously:: [22:03] ((hi mom)) [22:04] ((haloo ^_^)) [22:04] ::looks down and takes a long big drink:: [22:04] ((Hi Jen)) [22:04] * Mouse continues to sleep in the learning centre, but seems to stir... [22:04] ((mouse, i got a scholarship did i tell you? ;))) [22:04] and what if those sentients can't live freely... what if they need to have some rights oppressed? [22:04] ::smiles at Jana:: Yes, well that is nothing unusual here [22:04] ((yes, you did 8;D)) [22:04] It dosn't seem to stop the borg or dominion [22:04] ((woohoo :>)) [22:05] ::looks at Sandra:: One must then deal with the guilt of their deeds; indeed, one may find the blood of thousdands on their hands needlessly, yet must continue with their duties lest they commit an even greater betrayal.::looks very bitter, grim. his face turns bleak, and his eyes seem to fade..reliving a memory painful but too powerful to ignore:: [22:05] <> [22:05] ((:D)) [22:05] Lan, I want you beside me when we fight on the battle field [22:05] <> [22:05] ::sighs:: but what if you have to kill your friends because they are on the "wrong side"? [22:06] ::looks:: Then we must [22:06] * Mouse yawns hugely, sitting up and looking about with bleary eyes [22:06] ::thinks and Lehman wants him beside her in her bed, what an interesting conflict:: [22:06] That is why I have no one I keep close [22:06] Lan is different [22:06] ::looks at Sandra:: I believe I hath already answered that question in my deeds, and loathe to repeat it in words. [22:07] ::looks at Lan:: you've killed your friends? [22:07] ::gathers up her books with another yawn, muttering:: Maybe I'll stay awake in the mess... [22:07] ::looks:: More than to many times [22:07] :;looks up at Lan:: I can't hate the emperor... even though he killed everyone I ever knew... I could never fight him and take his life... it would be too much like being him... [22:08] I learnt in my first year not to get close to anyone [22:08] ::turns, almost angrily:: I did slay my best friend, of over 40 years aquaintance. We had not met in 5 years, but I didst kill him with one blow when we met on the field of battle. Art thou now satisfied!::slams his fist down, sinking deeply into the table:: [22:08] ::wipes tears from the corner of my eye:: [22:08] ::gets up and goes over to Lan and hugs him:: [22:08] ::looks at Sandra:: the way I see it if someone deserves being killed, I'm the right person to remove the blight [22:09] ::senses a sadness from Lan:: That was not your fault! [22:09] ::enters the MEss just as Lan finishes his last sentence and pounds on the table, nearly breaking it in his rage. She drops her padds all over the floor, staring at him:: [22:09] ::stiffens and, politely as possible, refuses the hug:: [22:09] Lan, I know you are hurting at the death of your friend but that was not your fault! [22:09] :;sits back down:: [22:10] ::turns to Lan:: hey now, none of that..what's done is done.. I'm sure you wouldn't have killed him if there was another way [22:10] I did wield the blade; I didst know full well who it was. I knew the outcome of my blow, as I ever was his superior in swordsmanship. Tho cannot absolve me of fault. [22:10] And if I was upon that same field again, I wouldst be bound to do the same. [22:10] ::nods:: [22:11] ::mutters and gathers up her padds, shaking her head before coming over to the table quietly and almost mutely asking:: uhm, can I sit? [22:11] There comes a time on the battle field [22:11] ::hugs her legs to her chest:: why can't life be simple? [22:11] ::stifles a yawn:: [22:11] right before the person knows he has lost [22:11] ::sits back, looking uncharacteristically gaunt:: [22:11] you seem to know his life [22:11] ::looks at Vansen:: have you ever seen anyone you loved killed? [22:12] * Mouse swalows, her face going ashen, still standing uncomfortably to the side with har arms ful of her work:: [22:12] ::looks up in surprise and nods:: Yes..... [22:12] ::whispwers:: At least this time, it shall not be my own people I must face. At least this time, if we do perish, we shall fall whilst united in purpose. [22:13] ::gestures for mouse to join them:: [22:13] Too many times Sandra. [22:13] Did you hate the person who killed them? [22:13] I hate them with all that I am. [22:13] it was the reason why I joined the Marines [22:13] * Mouse sits down very carefully beside Lan, keeping herself as inobtrusive as possible and saying nothing [22:13] ::moves to make room for mouse and accidently brushes her arm against Lan's:: [22:13] Then why don't I hate the Emperor like that? Why don't I want to fight? [22:14] ::looks:: [22:14] ::startles a bit at the contact:: [22:14] Sandra..... [22:14] ::thinks:: doesn't anyone on this ship loke to party? ::falls silent drinking her drink:: [22:15] My parents were killed by the borg, Infront of my eyes [22:15] ((no, we're all very depressive 8;D)) [22:15] my sister and I survived [22:15] ((i'm not depressed mouse)) [22:15] ((just 24 more hours then is THE 14th :D)) [22:15] <> [22:15] ::glances at Lan:: I could sure use another drink Lan, could you be such a kind gentleman and get em another glass of wine, I'm not sure my legs will hold me up right now [22:15] ((he he he! Now *THAT* would be a sight to see!)) [22:16] * Mouse mutters quietly, "Ill get it" [22:16] ::stands almost mechanically:: As thou dost wish m'lady. [22:16] ((does that mean lan wanna come to the holodeck with elysia then?>> [22:16] I joined starfleet Marines for revenge........ I was going to get married, when the Borg had plans too [22:16] they killed his patrol [22:16] <> [22:16] uhh... ::stays sitting, looking at her hands in her lap:: [22:17] ::looks at vansen, with tears in her eyes:: but you never helped invent the weapon that killed a planet.... ::whispers:: and killed all hope of having any relatives alive... [22:17] The cube was behind a planet, they never knew what happened [22:17] <> [22:17] ((That was you? He he he!)) [22:17] <> [22:17] <> [22:17] Alysia you mean? [22:18] <> [22:18] :) [22:18] ((no more OOc, let's sim 8:P)) [22:18] Sandra, i'm going to give you permission to go into my mind [22:18] whwre is the coro's first newsletter? [22:18] I can't..... I don't know how... I don't want to... [22:18] <> [22:18] <> [22:18] please, you'll see what I have had to put up with...... [22:19] * Mouse bites her lip and shifts about uneasily at the relative silence [22:19] My most emotional experience was the Cardassian Prison Camp [22:19] ::returns with another drink, and sits down, seemingly having reinforced his calm outer resolve:: [22:19] :;shakes her head and her glass goes flying to the otherside of the room:: [22:19] * Jennifer sits next to mouse and naps on her shoudler [22:19] shoulder even [22:19] you can only think of the pain they put me through [22:20] ::blinks, startled, and looks over to elysia, but does nothing except stiffen a little:: [22:20] ::passes Lan a bottle of Wine:: [22:20] but at least you had pain... [22:20] My Warrior friend please drink up! [22:20] *** Jennifer is now known as Elysia [22:20] :;looks at the shaddered glass:: [22:20] <> [22:20] ::Takes the bottle, and pours at least half of it into his deep goblet, and tosses it off with a single quaff. <> [22:21] <> [22:21] ::looks up:: I would trade it all in for no pain [22:21] <> [22:21] :: now Mouse stares at Lan, wondering how in heck he can drink all of that :: [22:21] <> [22:21] ::looks at Vansen:: would you? [22:21] ::glares at jester:: yeah guess who threw her off the bridge... [22:21] ((::whacks Jennifer:: hey, no OOC 8:P)) [22:22] ::nods:: Sandra, I wake in the middle of the night.... sheets wet and blood on my hands from my figer nails [22:22] ::rubs her head at the invisible whack and listens to the conv:: [22:22] * Mouse looks down at her padds, feeling somewhat out of place - at least she won't fall asleep here, though [22:23] ::wonders what kind of funny farm this ship is but smiles politely listening:: [22:23] Perhaps we should not dwell upon the grimness of our individual pasts. The future is uncertan enough, and what poers of ilsight I doth hold tell me tis best we reflect upon those memories more dear and cherished, lest we have little opportunity to do so again. [22:23] ::looks at Vansen:: my nightmares aren't that bad... but they almost are when some of them come true... [22:23] I havn't had a full night sleep for a long time [22:23] ::dozes off on mouse's shoulderLL [22:23] ::sighs slightly as Elysia dozes:: [22:23] ::takes another drink:: [22:24] The only nightmares i have is one of my um friends coming back after I've dumped him ::offers lightly trying to change the subject:: [22:24] ::turns to lan:: [22:24] :;nods at DuLac:: we shouldn't.. we should be able to live with them... but I don't think any of us can except what has happened in our lives with any grace... [22:24] ::wakes up hearing the word "dump":: [22:25] ::wipes Elysia's drool from her shoulder 8:P:: [22:25] No regrets here [22:25] Grace comes with time; perhaps duty tis all that suffices until then. Nevertheless, I regret not the time spent upon this fine vessel, nor in the company I doth keep. [22:25] :;glares at jana:: I've woken up and saved myself from being killed by the Empire due to a dream... [22:25] * Mouse nods slowly at Lan's words [22:25] It was a joke Sandra, just trying lighten things up [22:26] ::looks at Lan:: but when we have to leave this vessel, what then? [22:26] ::turns to lan:: Lan, if the time comes on the battle field. Could you end it for me? [22:26] ::sighs and goes back to drinking looking around for other people who might be having fun:: [22:27] Then, we take with us the memory of good comrads, deeds we can be proud of, and a determination to continue on in our individual duties. [22:27] ((Sorry, i'm a squire. I'm not allowed to have fun 8;D)) [22:27] ::gets up and starts to sing a War song in klingon:: [22:27] ::look at Vansen:: I'd do it for you Colonel ::volunteers cheerfully:: [22:27] ::looks up at Vansen, utterly baffled. Not as if this was abnormal, however:: [22:28] Vansen, if thou wouldst need the coup, er a defeat completely unmaanning and undeserved of a warrior such as you, I wouldst grant you mercy only if no hope remained for victory. [22:28] * Mouse yawns an enormous and abrupt yawn [22:28] ::looks at Vansen and frowns:: the klingons are way to obsessed with honor... [22:28] ::taskes another sip of Blood wine and looses balance and falls on my butt:: [22:28] Honor is all that a warrior has! [22:28] I'd do it much quicker than that Colonel ::turns towards Lan:: [22:28] ::takes another long sip and laughs:: [22:28] :;continues where vansen ended in perfect Klingon:: [22:29] ::reaches for more blood wine:: [22:29] ::smiles at Vansen thinking finally she is getting the joke:: [22:29] 5 months was entirely too long for a study leave... [22:29] Honor is all a warrior wishes to have; duty is what a warrior must have. [22:29] what a mind? [22:30] ::smiles and tries to stand up:: [22:30] As long as he honors me and does his duty, I'm happy ::winks:: [22:30] * Mouse nods at Lan, having read far too much on that topic recently [22:30] can't a warrior have a concious? what if he does? [22:30] ::falls back down and burst into laughter:: [22:30] :;laughs at Vansen:: [22:30] <> [22:30] ::turns to lehman:: thous dost grow quiet m'lady? art thou troubled? [22:31] ::looks and Lehman:: Maybe we need to get some more Bloodwine [22:31] :;looks over to where her glass lay broken:: [22:31] ::stares out the window:: [22:31] hmmm... I think I need a new glass of orange juice... [22:31] ::looks at Lan:: No, I am fine...just thinking [22:31] :;looks at Lehman:: [22:31] ::laughs:: I remember I once was in a drinking contest with some klingons [22:32] My apologies if I didst disturb thy thoughts. [22:32] :;looks back at vansen:: you didn't win, did you? [22:32] LOL [22:32] I stood Up for the MARINE'S [22:32] ::just realizes she dozed off again.. drooling:: [22:32] ::mentally laughs at the Lan's total blindness of Lehman's feelings for him:: [22:32] ::laughs:: I lost badly [22:32] I was on my fourth bottle when they were on there eight [22:33] *** Soriya (DS9@dialin1098.toronto.globalserve.net) has joined #LOL-Coro [22:33] * Mouse bites her lip and looks down at her work, feeling exceptionally out of place [22:33] ((hoya Daxxy ^_^)) [22:33] ::yawns:: [22:33] ((morning dax)) [22:33] ::takes out her notebook and pen:: [22:33] (happy 24-hour count down 'til v-day day :)) [22:33] ::continues singing:: [22:33] ::looks at a design and frowns:: [22:34] ::puts the notebook and pen away:: [22:34] ::looks at Lan:: have you ever regretted being who you are? [22:34] ::looks up at Sandra in shock:: [22:34] Perchance, with some fortune, we may yet visit Camelyn before the...; well, before our duty doth require our presence elsewhere. Greatly doth I desire to show you my home in a time of peace, so I may wipe away the horrid memories of my planets mad rage. [22:35] ::stands up and sits on the seat moving straight over to Lan and kisses him on the lips:: That is for savong me a while back [22:35] I have no regret. I was born to serve and lead my people, and I shall live in die in that capacity. To regret it is to betray what I am, and those I defend. [22:35] ::looks utterly shocked at Vansen:: [22:36] ::eyes almost hop out of her head and dance on the table in suprise:: [22:36] uhm.... [22:36] :;wonders what she was born for, but has to laugh at Lan:: [22:36] I owe you my honor and my exixtance at least twince [22:36] I don't think Lan can handle females very well [22:37] Tis not debt between warriors. Thou hast repaid me a thousand times o'er by understanding the calls of duty as few others could. [22:37] ::laughs:: Like a klingon can handle a tribble [22:37] ::looks at Vansen:: Hey Vansen, you remember what I did to your terminal in your office a long time back? [22:37] ::hunches over, not really liking what's being insinuated about Lan but saying nothing:: [22:38] ::thinks:: Nope [22:38] Yeap [22:38] nope I can't remember 15 min ago ::laughs:: [22:38] good... cuz I definitely don't want you to ever repay that debt... [22:39] no lan is a very sane, honourable warrior. I trust him with my life [22:39] I don't trust anyone but the Force with my life... [22:39] ::laughs:: Althou after me almost hitting our old XO I don't think the captain does [22:39] I would love to see your planet Lan but I doubt I will ever get to [22:39] As helm officer I must stay aboard the Coronado [22:40] ::sighs:: [22:40] ::looks at Lehman:: why? [22:40] ::scrubs her face with her hands, stifling another yawn, and continues to try and concentrate, but not doing well:: [22:40] I could fly this ship from a padd.... why must you stay on board? [22:40] ::takes another big drink feeling no pain:: Well if you ask me Lan is just about clue, he does n't even realize that Lehman is hot for him ::smiles at her statement and has another drink:: [22:40] ::sighs:: Do you know what I wish..... I wish I could have had a baby [22:41] accually... I could do that while making it look like it was all being plugged into your terminal... [22:41] :;looks at Vansen:: you crazy! [22:41] Jana He is too much of a gentleman [22:41] I don't get to make may away team missions Sandra ::smiles:: In case of trouble they need me at helm ready to take the ship to safety [22:41] why would anyone want a baby in this world... [22:41] No I am thinking straight [22:42] ::laughs at vansen:: yea right... after all that blood wine I doubt you'll be thinking straight for days... [22:42] ::is really pastered now:: yeah a gentlemen makes for a lot of long cold nights [22:42] ::glares at Jana:: [22:42] ::decides to go get more drinks for all and retreats hurridly:: [22:42] :;laughs at Lan:: Lan is scared of female... [22:42] I am.... I am thinking very straight [22:43] <<+s of course>> [22:43] ::sits next to mouse and stares at lan:: [22:43] I think you have that right Sandra [22:43] ::laughs:: I wish i had of had a baby [22:43] ::mutters while Lan is gone:: I wish you woudln'pester him. [22:43] Great, now he will never speak to me again Jana [22:43] ::turns to Lehman:: why don't you just tell him how you feel? [22:43] ::looks at vansen:: why can't you still? [22:44] ::whispers to mouse:: how well do you know him [22:44] ::starts to laugh almost hysterically:: I don't even need to be a stupid telepath to see how you feel about him [22:44] :;wonders if Lan got lost:: [22:44] ::responds quietly:: uhm... sort of. We do work after duty, an hour or two in th'lab or his quarters. [22:44] {Because, he does not feel the same way Jana and now he never will} [22:44] * Mouse sighs [22:45] ::looks at Mouse:: you want to send out the search party for lan? [22:45] ::looks down:: Look at me, I have burn scars all over me. I am to into my work [22:45] ::ooos:: in his quarters uh?.. [22:45] ::is very drunk:: sure he will Lehman [22:45] :;pulls out a padd and pulls up a game she created and plays it:: [22:45] ::better hope jana isn't reading what she's thinking:: [22:45] and I am to scared [22:45] I'll find him... [22:45] * Mouse gets up out of her seat and dumps her padds on the table, quickly padding off after Lan [22:46] I'll come with you... just to get away from them ::follows Mouse:: [22:46] ((crazies 8;D)) [22:46] ::gracefully exits 10 forward:: [22:46] :;plays her game while walking, not seeming to look up:: [22:46] ::hmmms:: he exited.... [22:46] uh, I dunno if you should, Sandra... [22:46] ::Reaches over and takes one of mouse's padds:: [22:46] ::sighs:: [22:46] ::laughs at a picture:: [22:47] ::hands Mouse her "game":: it'll track him... [22:47] ((it's history and science stuff, and language)) [22:47] * Elysia takes another padd of mouse's [22:47] ::reads the section about non verbal language:: [22:47] ::grins:: accually it'll track anyone on the ship who's registered in it... [22:47] I don't know how well it works.... [22:48] Excuse me I better leave, I do not think Lan will want to be around me after that outburst ::glances at Jana:: And you are drunk [22:48] goes off of bioscans and other junk... [22:48] ::laughs at what I had just found out:: [22:48] ::smiles:: Lehman [22:48] :;goes back to the table:: [22:49] ::waves hi to jana:: [22:49] Hey what did i do ::aks innocently:: [22:49] Hi ::waves to Elysia:: [22:49] :;rolls her eyes at Jana:: you need to be telepathic... it's a sin that you aren't... [22:49] Lehman..... I have something for you, but i'll need your help to get me to my Quarters [22:50] * Mouse steps out of the lounge and into a turbolift, asking the computer politely for where Lan has gone off to [22:50] Vansen ::stands:: [22:50] ::looks at Sandra:: you don't need to be ... things are so obvious [22:50] <>) [22:50] <> [22:50] <> [22:50] yes.. but you missed the whole not wanting anyone to find out about it part... [22:50] <> [22:51] What is it Vansen? ::looks worried:: [22:51] I have something that I think will help you [22:51] ::steps out on the deck and, checking the padd that Sandra gave her to double check, approaches the holodeck [22:51] ::starts to walks out and steps into the TL:: [22:51] the what? oh >>::looks over at Lehman:: you didn't want him to know? [22:51] ::follows Vansen into the tl:: [22:51] Marine Commendants Quarters! [22:52] ::bites her lip and enters carefully, into a grassy greensward. Just beyond is a wooded copse. A short distance away, the cries and clashes of battle can be heard:: [22:52] ::waves bye to Elysia and Jana:: I'm gone I need to workout in the gym before I tackle trying to fix up Anderson's fighter... [22:52] ::shrugs as she watches Lehman leave feeling no remorse and taking another drink of scotch:: [22:52] ::exits TL and walks to the door:: [22:52] Bye Sandra [22:52] ::heads to the gym at a light run for warmup:: [22:52] ::stands in the tl and sighs:: [22:53] ::follows Vansen:: What is it? [22:53] ::walks in slowly as the arch disappears behind her, wathing in wonder as she sees Lan in full (if Holographic) regalia, clashing with an un-named knight [22:53] * Mouse sits on the grass and watches [22:53] ::opens door and walks into my quarters, taking off my top and walking to the closet:: [22:53] * Elysia dozes off again [22:53] ::opens closet and pulls out a black box:: [22:53] ::types the code in:: [22:53] :;takes the long way to the gym (jefferies tubes... oh the fun of living on a ship...):: [22:54] ::is methodically working away on his holographic opponent:: [22:54] :;enters the gym, having stopped in her quarters, changed, and gotten a few things:: [22:55] ::looks around 10 F and spies a handsome young Lt and catches his eye:: [22:55] ::begins her workout with a mile or two run:: [22:55] Lehman, we all know that you like Lan..... and I know my relationships have never been long. But I was given this by my Fionce, don't take this lightly. I know the importance of love and if you don't act upon it you will end up loosing all [22:55] ::watches Vansen confused:: [22:56] ::admires his form as he approaches her table:: seems like everyone has left you...mind if I join you? ::she hears him say:: [22:56] But he does not feel the same way about me Vansen [22:56] ::smiles:: Lan as we know is different [22:56] He dosn't act upon emotions [22:57] <> [22:57] That is why I have never told him how much I care for him....because of what happened tonight...his running away [22:57] You'll have to ask him [22:57] ::puts her chin in her hands and watches, obviously not aobut to doze off now:: [22:58] ::turns the light on:: [22:58] ::finishes with the holo knight, disarming him, and signals for two to attack him at once:: [22:58] Lehman you'll never know if you never ask [22:58] I know, I'm just worried [22:58] ::wanders off to jester's big closet of things taken away from the crew and pulls out her old ... fighting outfit and wanders into lan's holoprogram for a peek:: [22:58] ::works out for a bit on the gymnastics equipment:: [22:59] ::instead of faltering, Lan merely becomes more agressive, presing the attack, not defending:: [22:59] what is in that box? What did your fiance give you? [22:59] ::takes off grey top and is left in sports top showing my scaring:: [22:59] *** Alex (AlphaEye@206-18-112-38.la.inreach.net) has joined #LOL-Coro [22:59] ::allows the lt to sit down next to her and poor her another drink:: [22:59] ::holds up a gold necklace:: [22:59] *** Alex (AlphaEye@206-18-112-38.la.inreach.net) has left #LOL- Coro [22:59] It was his grandmothers [23:00] he gave it to me [23:00] Oh wow Vansen....it is beautiful ::looks at the necklace:: [23:00] ::watch it Lehman she is after YOU!!!>> [23:00] :;finishes all that she can think of to wear out her energy, but is still full of energy:: [23:00] ::turns her head to look back at the arch.... and then blinks in suprise. The safeties are off!:: [23:00] << [23:00] <> [23:00] * Elysia waves hi [23:01] I want you to have it, you need it a little more than I do. [23:01] ::grabs her lightsaber and heads to an unoccupied holosuite:: [23:01] ::pays no attention, but disarm one opponent, while striking the other down. motions for two more opponents..one of them mounted on a cyber-Griffon [23:01] <> [23:01] <> [23:01] Oh, I could not take something that important from you Vansen......it is something you should hold on to [23:02] ::watches, mouth open and wide-eyed:: 8:o [23:02] Computer begin program Sandra One, Acess code ::says it in her native tongue:: [23:02] <> [23:02] ::a blast from the knights Lance hits Lan's shield, throwing him back 15 feet and nearly melting through:: [23:02] ::pouts and wavse hi again:: [23:02] But I am going to find Lan and see if he will talk to me [23:02] <> [23:02] I have other things of his, most are in this little box. And I have the important thing on me ::shows the ring on a necklace around my neck:: [23:03] ::jumps to her feet, but seeing that Lan survived the blast, stands there foolishly for a moment before sitting again:: [23:03] That is a beautiful ring [23:03] ::sighs as the holodeck fills with a jungle:: [23:03] < [23:03] <> [23:03] <> [23:03] I know. [23:03] But I am glad I talked to you.....I am going to see if Lan will speak to me after the way he ran out of ten-forward [23:04] He died two months before we were to be married [23:04] ::leaps to his feet, only to get a slashing blow from the other Knight, slicing through an openig in his armour [23:04] I'm sorry Vansen....that had to have been hard [23:04] ::walks to "Yoda's" house:: Master! I've come for my lesson... :;"Yoda" comes out of the house and Sandra begins her lesson:: [23:04] ::winces as Lan is struck, again almost getting to her feet:: [23:04] ::feels the Lt's arms drape over her shoulder as he moves closer:: [23:05] ::stands, cupping one side, staunching the flow of blood:: [23:05] ::pouts and sits next to mouse on the grass, think the metal outfit isn't comfortable to sit on:: [23:05] ::heads toward the door:: I must go now but thanks for the offer and I will see what happens next with Lan [23:05] so you see he is always in my heart when I am out there...... ::looks up:: There have been times when I have wanted to die so I can be with him [23:05] ok [23:06] ::heads out of Vansen's quarters and knows Lan well enough to know where he goes when something bothers him and heads to the holodeck:: [23:06] ::stands up again, grabbing her blaster and planning to make short work of these nasties before they cut Lan to ribbons - and then stopping once more as he recovers from seemingly near-mortal wounds [23:06] good luck.... ::turns and looks out the window:: [23:06] ::shifts in her chair facing the Lt. thus moving his arm away:: [23:06] ::With a fell swing, Lan shivers his foes shewild to pieces, and mightily strikes the arm, breaking it and discomforting his foe, who, with little resistance, falls to the next swip that doth glance upon his helm, stunning him and rendering him helpless:: [23:07] ::walks into the holodeck and sees the familar countryside and hears the clash of swords and starts toward the sound and runs into Mouse:: Is he ok? [23:07] <> [23:07] ::looks up at Monuque and blushes a little:: he's .. uh, okay. Shh, he might hear... [23:08] ::ends her lesson with a reprimand from Yoda for not focusing:: [23:08] ::his triumph is shorlived as a diving Cybergriffon and its rider strike next, the lance grazing Lans shoulder and back, tossing him seveeral feet, whre he lays silent and still, a resoounding clang deafening those nearby [23:08] ::moves over to the bed, picking up a photo and lays down on the bed:: [23:08] ::sits beside Mouse and watches Lan:: [23:08] 8:O [23:08] :hops to her feet and moves over to Lan's unmoing form: [23:08] computer, end program! [23:08] ::walks out of the holodeck mutter to herself about not ever being able to focus with all the mental noise on this ship:: [23:09] ::jumps up and runs toward Lan:: LAN! [23:09] ::lays down and sobs:: [23:09] ::slowly raises up, gasping, tottering somehow to his feet, dazed:: [23:09] ::kneels down beside him, pulling a tiny medical kit form her tool belt and starts bandaging up his wound:: [23:09] ::turns him over and checks for a pulse:: Mouse get the Doc and hurry [23:09] M'lord, please sit.. you're hurt, you need to rest.... [23:10] ::enters the holodeck where Lan and them all are:: are you guys okay... even I can sense that kind of panic without trying.... [23:10] ::digs around in her tool kit for her communicator:: [23:10] Looks about:: Return, dost thou not have the fortitude to face me yet again::stumbles:: For I am not yet ready to yield the fight, as I still am on life, and full in arms against ye! [23:10] :;tosses Mouse her communicator:: [23:11] ::looks at Lan:: men... [23:11] M'lord! ::looks back at Sandra for a second and then moves up beside Lan:: M'lord, please... [23:11] ::grabs Lans arm steading him:: Lan, are you ok? [23:11] ::looks about, only now relaizing that the simulation has been paused:: [23:12] ::shakes head:: M'lady..what brings thou here, I was merely taking some pleasant excercise... [23:12] ::looks at the lt and slowly lays her head down on the table passing out:: [23:12] ::sits down against a wall and enjoys the show:: [23:12] 8:o You almost died, m'lord! They would've killed you! [23:12] < <> [23:13] Tis mere;y a testing program, so that i do not lose my skill at arms::slides downward to his knees:: [23:13] Lan, this is not an exercise and you are in no condition after all the blood wine to be attempting this [23:13] ::looks and stands up:: [23:13] ::moves to the desk:: [23:13] ::kneels down with Lan, staunching the flow of blood from his shoulder with a wad of cotton gauze [23:14] You normally would have had him easily....I have seen you fight in here before [23:14] ::looks at Lehman and Mouse:: need any help? [23:14] ::looks back at Sandra, obviously a little panicky, but doesn't knwo what to say:: [23:14] ::opens the drawer and pulls out a knife:: [23:15] ::Coughs:: Tis merely a scrtach; mine own father gave me worse as a lad... [23:15] no we are fine now Sandra, thanks [23:15] m'lord, please... at least let me bandage it up... [23:15] ::looks over the knife, a Japaneese Samuri knife. Extreamly sharp and very leathel:: [23:15] ::shrugs and comes over and helps Mouse patch Lan's wounds:: If you guys are gonna be disrupting my lessons I might as well make sure I can get back to them quickly... [23:16] ::slides it out of it's sheath:: [23:16] ::holds Lans head in her lap while Mouse and Sandra tend to the wound:: Let them finish Lan [23:16] which means Lan gets patched up... and lock the safeties on for all holodeck programs acessed by Lan and you all quit having panic attacks [23:16] and I got practice my own skills... hopefully with more luck this time... [23:17] ::uses the force to help her as much as she can patch Lan's wounds and stop the bleeding:: [23:17] Sorry Sandra...it won't happen agains as I am going to walk Lan to his quarters [23:17] ::blushes and looks down at the floor, responding to Sandra:: sorry... [23:17] Worry not M'lady; for now, already the wound doth clot and shall soon be healed. i was born to wage such fights and suffer such injuries. My lot is one of duty, battle, and service. [23:17] hey all that studying on different biological structures did help... you're done... [23:17] And what about love my fair knight? [23:18] ::swallows harshly, caught between her instinct to follow his orders and her concern for his well being:: [23:18] ::looks at Lan firecely:: no one was BORN to wage such fights and suffer such injuries... [23:18] * Mouse winces slightly at Monique's words, knowing they're going to sting [23:18] Sadly, that is not my choice. My future heirs shall be created and designed by a matching chosen by our foremost genetic engineers, to maintain a strong bloodline. [23:19] <> [23:19] ::finishes and moves on to point two by going to the holodeck terminal and locking out Lan's access to the safety contorls:: [23:19] ((seeya Nili!)) [23:19] *** LtColMc_Vansen has quit IRC (Client exited ) [23:19] Sadra, tis my lot. I was given these abilities, and taught to serve and lead from my earliest years. To be a Knight is all I am, or shall ever be. [23:19] ::looks suprised:: Oh ::lets anything else she was thinking trail off:: [23:20] ::exhales slightly and moves away from the injured knight prince, a little mortified at her lack of respect:: [23:20] So you have to marry one of your own kind then sir Lan? [23:20] *** Elysia has quit IRC (Ping timeout ) [23:20] Tis customary; except some, being incompatible of temperment, doth form a temporary union to sire children in vitro, then doth seperate. [23:20] ::Glares at lan:: I might have been born to fight to... as you would so put it... my parents were killed because of their genes... the only reason I live is because I was thought to be someone else when I was a babe and my personality wouldn't allow me to fight when I was older... [23:21] ::looks down:: Let em help you back to your quarters sir Lan [23:22] no one can be born to fight... no matter what his/her genes are... it's a personality trait... [23:22] Sandra; thou were not designed apurpose to such a fate; I was. All my education, learning, traiing has been to one goal..to serve. It is what I must do. Service to others is what defines me. [23:23] ::glares:: are you're a fool to let any "custom" guide your life... especially when your heart tells you diferently [23:23] * Mouse bites her lip and says quietly, "Sandra, please.... he's a good man" [23:24] ::looks up at Lan, blushes furiously, and then looks back at the green grass:: [23:24] ::glares at Mouse:: I don't see how any man can be good, when he is quite apparently not having thoughts of his own, that merits none of the qualities of a "good" man... [23:24] Tis more than custom. It is what I owe to my people; I was born a noble, to defend and protect the innocent; I have no claim on my life, except that it be in those causes. [23:25] ::head falls back, gasping as he sets in place his own dislocated shoulder:: [23:25] He's trying to do the right thing, and that's more than most can s- ::stops and blinks at Lan:: [23:25] and can you not be noble, and defend and protect the innocent while having a claim on your life... you're not a child! you do have your own free will... [23:25] ::looks worried:: Lan, please lets go back to your quarters now [23:26] ::says quietly:: that *is* his will, Sandra. [23:26] you say you fight for the freedom of senient beings, but what about yours? [23:26] ::bites her lip and rubs her hands together, now extremely self-conscious:: [23:26] ::looks at Lan:: [23:27] I am going to walk Lan back to his quarters....he must rest now [23:27] * Mouse nods at Monique slowly [23:27] And I freely doth embrace my duty; I believe in it with heart and soul. there are times, perchance, when i wish I could be just a man, and free to pursue another course..yet now, with my hands so bloodied with honor and duty, what wouldst be the point. none would have one such as I. [23:27] ::nods to Lehman:: [23:27] Before he ends up killing himself in here because he is to drunk to realize it [23:27] ::slowly, through mental effort, forces his body to stand:: [23:27] oh, Lan... that isn't true... Anyone would - :: stops, looking down again and blushing furiously:: [23:28] I would glady have you and be proud to be your wife Sir Lan! There are alot of women who think you most honorable [23:28] he won't again... I'll work more on those safeties tonight before I go to sleep... even he shalln't be able to break through them.... though he might think he has... [23:28] ::halps Lan to his feet:: [23:28] ((I guess you could call that the direct route. Why don't you kneel and give him a ring now? 8;D)) [23:28] <> [23:29] M'lady, I wouldsnt not dareask a lady to share the fate I have set before me, nor be related by such a bond to my past deeds. [23:30] ::looks at Lan:: you have a very strong willpower... but it means nothing if you're heart is somewhere else... just as the emperor will meet his doom because he has no heart, you may meet yours because you deny yours... [23:30] But you have already said you must marry your own kind and I feel sure that they would relish the chance to marry someone with your honor and strength and courage Lan [23:30] ::stumbles forward, weakly, still not fully aware, but gathering resolve and strength which each step [23:30] You have done nothing to be ashamed of Lan [23:30] :;realizes that she just read Lan's mind a bit and looks down at the ground confused::; [23:31] ::exhales and stands, putting a hand to her temple. The day's been too much for hte poor girl; first an adventure that nearly killed her and Lan, then this:: [23:31] ::helps Lan out of the holosuite and down the corridor to the tl and helps him inside:: [23:31] :;looks at mouse:: go to your quarters mouse and gets some sleep, oh and give me back my padd... [23:31] *** Soriya has quit IRC (Ping timeout ) [23:31] uh? Oh, okay... [23:32] ::hands Sandra her padd:: [23:32] thanks.... go... [23:32] g'night... [23:32] goodnight... [23:32] ::wanders out of the holodeck:: [23:32] ::holds Lan steady as the ride the tl to the crew quarters:: I am sorry for the outburst earlier Lan [23:32] ::slowly enters his quarters, very weary from the combined alcohol and blood loss:: [23:32] ::shakes her head as she calls to the computer to resume lan's program:: [23:33] ::helps him inside and sits him down on his couch:: [23:33] M'lady, thou didst emit no outburst that I doth recall. some other did utter some baseless rumour, but I hold thee not to it. [23:33] ::returns to her tiny and completely impersonal quarters, sighing and slumping down on her couch - which had barely even been sat on before today:: [23:34] ::sits beside him:: Well, between you and me the rumor was true Lan [23:34] ::finishes off the enemys and shuts off the program:: [23:34] ::stares up, eyes wide with suprise:: [23:34] ::watches his reaction:: [23:34] hnh... almost die, get run off my feet, knocked unconscious in Jaunt, fall asleep in my reading, embarrass meyslef in front of everyone, insult Lan... perfect... [23:35] M'lady, thou dost ..tis ..I am unworthy of such::is at a loss for words, and founders:: [23:35] ::swallows hard:: I know you don't want to hear it but I thought you needed to know [23:36] ::starts up a program called Sandra Two, and a office of sorts appears, at a desk sits a figure, masked:: [23:36] No Lan, I am unworthy of you ::leans over and gently kisses him:: [23:36] Fett, I've come to talk to you of our favorite subject, duty... [23:36] ::looks at the floor with flat eyes, not thinking much of anything but of how much she's falling short of her expectations, of what she promised she would do [23:37] M'lady, there is no reluctance on my part to the hearing; only the believing... [23:37] ::startles more from the gentle kiss than he has from many enemies strikes:: [23:37] ::goes on to tell Fett of Lan and of her hopes that her learns why you must always listen to your heart:: [23:38] ::Lan returns the kiis with almost trepidation, then growing certainty:: [23:38] ::feels him tense and backs away:: I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that I can tell it upset you [23:38] ::returns Lans kiss more passonantly:: [23:39] << gotta go... if my dad finds out about this I'm dead...>> [23:39] <> [23:39] ::almost swwons from the combination of wounds and unexpected bliss:: [23:39] ((seeya)) [23:39] <> [23:39] *** Sandra (snelson@xeros-2-41.mdm.mke.execpc.com) has left #lol-coro * Sound request: can't find 'how2hndl.wav' * CRSC_Lan_DuLac Kisses Monique again..as the scene fades away.... [23:41] ::simend:: (I guess):) [23:41] ((is that all for the sim then? Or you want to do a morning after? 8;D)) [23:41] he he he [23:41] LOL Mouse [23:41] you all assume lan rushes into things :) [23:41] ::Iimagines LAn and Monique in bed, smoking cigarettes:: [23:41] he he he [23:41] lol [23:41] <> [23:41] you havent heard about the 5 year courtships on Camelyn hve you?:) [23:42] ooh, poor Monique 8;D [23:42] theres also swordpoint weddings..either way, Camelyns a very pasionate place :) LOL Great post-sim, guys. :) It'll make a wonderful addition to the site. [23:42] he he he [23:42] I think so ^_^ we shoudl direct the others to it, perhaps? [23:43] ::chalks up another near ftal wounds:: I'll be better in the morning :) [23:43] so that they know what's happened? [23:43] wooohoo, a real courtship that would be fun [23:43] :)))) [23:43] he he he ::chuckles:: You might want to compress the time a bit. 5 years is a bit much. ;) [23:43] ::draws his sword,,and has a word about ships gossip with his squire:: ROFL [23:43] and Mouse got a present from Lan too, he's just a debonaire playboy today, isn't he? 8;D [23:43] LOL [23:43] ::thwack::thwack::thwack:: [23:43] eep! ::shuts up:: [23:43] LOL Well, looks like it's time for another Conquistador, with an anonymous tip phoned in by a galley cook turned pilot. ;) [23:44] flat of the blade, of course :) [23:44] he he he! [23:44] oh good. We don't need chopped mouse around the ship [23:44] * Mouse will be a changed Petty Officer next sim I think ^_^ Time for another Conquistador anyway. Think I'll center it around Starfleet briefings this time.