[21:17] ********* Sim Start ********* [21:17] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= 30 Aug 2002 was Coronado's FIVE year anniversary! Huzzah! Welcome to Coronado Year SIX!' [21:17] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:18] <> [21:18] *** Aggie is now known as Smith [21:18] *** Sonya is now known as Zunite [21:18] ::Savant is in the holodeck, though not inside the bristro. She's sitting on a bench outside of it, in the trees and the fall leaves:: [21:18] ::sips on some hot cocoa and smiles as he wanders along a wooded path leading up to a quaint bistro:: [21:19] ::Savant remains sitting in place, watching a leaf twirl lazily down to the ground:: [21:19] *> ::heads down the corridor towards the holodeck, stretching her arms after a rigorous shift of monitoring the slipstream channel:: [21:19] ::enters the holodeck and looks around;: [21:20] ::hmms:: not bad i suppose... [21:20] ::tugs on his dark green sweater as he approaches the clearing in which benches and the bistro are set amongst the backdrop of the autumnal woods:: [21:20] ::enters the holodeck as well, following right behind Oswald:: [21:20] ;:yawns:: [21:21] ::Savant 's attention seems to be on the trees and the skyline, not acknowledging the entering crew... she had loaded up this program herself, and hadn't expected any guests.:: [21:21] ::finds herself entering right behind the other two:: [21:22] ::wanders off to the right, a barely-travelled path going to a nearby pond:: [21:22] ::wanders up to the bistro:: [21:22] ::approaches the holographic avatar slowly:: Hello, Savant. Hope you don't mind a little company. [21:23] ::She didn't respond for a few long minutes, but eventually she replied smoothly:: Not at all, Commander. [21:23] ::comes out of the woods on the shore of a small lake with a pebble strewn beach, the bistro just visible through a break in the trees to the west:: [21:24] Sorry for just barging in here like this. But I saw that you had this wooded area loaded up, and I - well, I admit that I kind of assumed you would be okay with a guest. I'm sorry if I'm intruding. [21:25] ::She smiled a faint smile as she turned to face him:: No, it's quite all right. It isn't really fair of me to hog a holodeck all to myself, after all. [21:25] *** Joins: Obs_Santiago (santiago@a9a2d23.2b32ee69.mlode.com) [21:25] ::picks up a pebble from the rocky beach and hefts it in her hand experimentally, testing its weight and shape briefly before winding back and throwing the rock out over the water, skipping it a few times before sinking:: [21:25] Others do it. ::smiles:: Why shouldn't you? [21:26] Care for something to drink? [21:26] ::comes up behind Savant and Smith:: BOO! [21:26] ::She shrugged a small shrug:: I don't need to use the hardware, it's entirely on whim. Most people could jsut use their imaginations. ::Completely un-startled:: Hello, Ms OSwald. [21:26] a drink? ::she grinned a lopsided grin:: Sure. [21:27] ::frowns at Savant as she sits down on the bench next to her:: somedays you are utterly no fun Savant.. [21:27] ::glances at Oswald unphased:: Helps to be silent when sneaking. Care to join us for a drink, Commander? [21:28] ::thinks for a moment:: a turtle mocha please.. [21:28] ::picks up a second good looking stone but it lacks the proper angle and sinks on the first skip [21:28] ::she grinned:: I'm Sorry... would you feel better if i pretended? [21:28] ;:looks at Savant:: I came to intrude upon your solitude, you know you can lock the doors to the holodeck btw, to see if you had been having any more processing problems due to the kid? [21:29] Computer, two Chateau Picards, 2364, and a turtle mocha. Just deliver them to the bench here. [21:29] ;:looks at Smith:: that's cheating! [21:30] ::she shrugged:: I didn't think ot lock the doors.... My mistake. I woudlnt' have anyways, I think. And i'm quite well, thank you. How are you? [21:30] How so? ::watches the drinks appear, two in fine crystal wine glasses and one steaming in a psuedo-ceramic mug:: [21:30] ::shurgs:: pretty good... [21:31] ::frowns and picks up a third rock, which is promptly thrown overhead to the position of the failed skipper, creating a giant splash:: [21:31] ;:takes her mug and sips at it:: [21:31] ::grins as the ripples spread, dusts her hands off, and heads west towards the bistro:: [21:31] that's good to hear. ::She nodded and picked up her glass:: I use the holodecks once in a rare while. Not really sure why. They're nothing like "real life" [21:31] ::looks at Smith over her mug:; I hope you aren't expecting a thank you... you have to do work to get one.. [21:32] ::smirks:: Your welcome. [21:32] oh, yes, thank you Sir. [21:32] tsk tsk... where are my manners. [21:32] ::sniffs:: that was not a thank you... [21:32] ::sips at the fine wine:: I should have brought a case of the real stuff with me from Earth. [21:33] ::takes a seat inside, propes her legs on the chair across the table, and flips on a PADD: [21:33] ;:humphs:: work entails displacing an item from it's orginal location... aka.. getting up and ordering it from the cafe.. [21:33] ::She sipped as well and commented:: I'm sure it would have been lovely, maybe they'll think to send it over for us. I hear that this is a very good year. [21:34] ::appears from the thick of a grove of trees next to the patio:: [21:35] ::nods at Savant, trying to ignore Oswald, despite her best attempts:: Oddly enough, 2364 was also the year that Picard embarked as captain of Enterprise-D. His brother, Robert, kept many cases of the 2364 Chateau Picard aside to commemorate that event. [21:35] ::she nodded:: I've heard that it's got a wonderful taste. Then again, I've heard that a lot of things have a wonderful taste. ::she grinned:: [21:36] ::approaches from the side:: Wonderful taste of what? [21:36] of misery/ [21:37] Geezus, who all is here? ::shakes his head:: Chateau Picard, '64, Lieutenant. [21:37] ::seems honestly surprised:: Misery has a taste? [21:38] ::laughs:: no but my mom always said that Misery loves company... [21:38] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Welcome to our 24/7 simming channel! LCARS: bringing a higher and more boring standard to #uss-coro ;-)' [21:38] ::grins at Savant:: so maybe it does... maybe it doesn't.. [21:38] ::the large holodeck doors open and Daren steps through:: [21:39] ::Exhales:: Ah.. I see ^_^; [21:39] ::shakes his head:: Speaking of misery loving company, has anyone seen that damned JAG officer recently? Wallace allowed Tlaloco to have a defense attorney while he was in stasis. He's been pestering the hell out of a lot of people, it seems. [21:39] What, is this a private party? I mean, the doors were open, it was the bistro program... [21:40] ::looks around:: Don't you people do anything else other then sit around and whine? [21:40] ;:looks at Daren:: no of course not.. [21:40] *** Shadow-FjP is now known as Prescot [21:40] Of course not, come on in. ::She smiled faintly:: I built this one myself. [21:40] are you telling me that there is something else to be done with my free time? [21:40] I didn't think so. [21:40] ::looks completely serious;: [21:40] Well, there's always bowling... [21:41] bowling? [21:41] ::shrugs:: [21:41] bowling?... you gotta be kidding me... [21:41] ::Savant gives the Captain a scolding look:: [21:41] But I guess you gotta stick with what you do best ::grins:: [21:41] Yes, bowling. Playing with heavy balls. Trying to knock down pins. [21:41] ;:shakes her head:: [21:41] If you want to bowl, you'll have to do that on another holodeck, Sir. [21:41] ::enters into the holodeck and looks around at the bistro for a few moments before moving over to the large crowd:: What brings all of us here tonight?? [21:41] yea.. someone made me do that once... most hidious game... [21:42] ;:smiles at Prescot:: whining? [21:42] ::glances at Smith:: or was it wine? [21:42] ::shrugs:: Fate perhaps? ::grins:: [21:42] yeah. Whining. [21:42] ::Savant gets up, moving to sit under a large maple tree:: [21:42] ::raises his glass:: Wine. Chateau Picard '64. Good year. [21:43] ::raises a brow:: whining about what? [21:43] ::quietly orders up a glass of spring water rather than risk another nasty hangover:: [21:43] ::motions for a waiter to come over then orders:: Bring me so French Onion soup, no cheese please. And a glass of water. [21:44] ::leans over and whispers:: Um, sir, we're outside. That's not a waiter. That's a bush. [21:44] ::looks at Prescot:: I'm not really sure... [21:44] ::mutters:: Have you been drinking again, sir? [21:44] ::points to Daren:: he's the one who suggested it... [21:44] ::Savant sits down and drapes her arms around her knees, resting her back against the tree trunk and watching the leaves fall again:: [21:45] so long as its constructive I suppose... [21:45] ::ignores Smith:: And for the Commander here, a glass of your finest 'shut the hell up' ::grins:: I'm not feeling well today. [21:45] ::gets up and heads over to the bistro to get food:: [21:46] ::quietly takes the glass of water and sits off to the side, letting the others converse:: [21:47] ::orders a bowl of french onion soup with lots of cheese and sits down at a table:: [21:47] ::hears a large rucus coming from another room, stands and walks towards the source, noticing nearly the entire senior staff on the other side of the doorway:: What the devil are you are doing here? [21:47] ::Savant looks up from where she was sitting, off to the side on the ground, and gave Kari a faint smile before looking away again:: [21:47] Same could be asked of you, Commander. ::smirks:: [21:48] ::motions towards the door:: The indiactor said there was no one in here, even though a program was running. Come in, sit down, and ten minutes later... [21:49] ::She smiled faintly:: sorry, Kariasa. I forgot to lock the door. [21:50] ::finishes the water and quietly sits there, content for the moment just to 'hang out' with everyone:: [21:50] Ohh, it was you? Ahh...sorry for intruding, then. If you'll excuse me.. [21:50] no, it's quite all right ^_^ I shouldn't be keeping the holodeck to myself, anyways. [21:50] ::shakes his head and moves into the bistro, finishing his wine as he enters the main dining area to see Oswald:: [21:53] ::Savant hugs her knees to herself and watches the leaves fall from the tree she sat under, looking quite relaxed:: [21:53] ::moves inside with the others, deciding she might as well have dinner while she's here:: [21:54] Waiter! Pasta alffredo, bread, and another glass of this wine, please. [21:54] ::looks at Smith:: [21:54] do you have to be so lound? [21:54] ::shoots Smith a look:: I couldn't eat that with a whole army behind me [21:54] <> [21:55] ::smirks:: Depends on the army sir.. [21:55] Stomach is tied up in nots, today. Hopefully, it's not an insight into things to come at Micropolis... [21:56] ::lowers his voice:: Sorry, Commander. I'll kick it down a notch. [21:56] ::looks at Smith:: I thought we were off duty? [21:57] ::She rested her head against the gnarled bark of the tree and closed her eyes, enjoying the cool breeze it seemed:: [21:57] ::looks at the Captain:: I'm sure you'll do fine sir. ::grins:: If anyone should be worried, it's me. So much stuff jammed into a single star system, it's somewhat daunting. [21:58] ::nods:: Okay - Zunite. ::feels a little funny getting his tongue around the name, as he doesn't often use it:: [21:58] ::smiles:: You can call me Darek, if you like. While we're off duty, at least. [21:58] ::smiles at Smith:: okay buddy boy [21:58] ::smiles winningly at Smith:: [21:58] ::accepts the bowl of pasta:: Mind if I join you, kiddo? ::smirks:: [21:58] ::comes up alongside Prescot:: Major. How's it going? [21:59] ::shrugs:: yup, ole man [21:59] ::smiles:: buddy boy? now that's disturbing...::sips his soup:: [21:59] ::turns and smiles at Kari:: going well actually... yourself ma`am? [21:59] ::looks at Daren and mouths "Come save me":: [21:59] ::asks for a plate of salad greens drizzled with salad oil:: [21:59] ::makes a distinctive "no way" look:: [22:00] ::matches his expression:: Can't very well complain. [22:00] ::makes a sad puppy dog face:: [22:00] ::Savant exhales slowly as the crowd seems to disperse into the bistro proper, and she remains outside:: [22:00] care to get something to eat? [22:01] ::sits down easily and eats his food silently:: [22:01] ::takes a seat across the way from Zunite and Smith:: [22:02] ::glances around for a menu:: I suppose it is about that time. What is this place's specialty, do you know? [22:02] ::smiles gratefully at Maiko:: [22:02] Maiko, how are you? haven't seen you in a while... why don't go come sit at this table... [22:02] ::Savant opens her eyes and picks up one of the leaves that had fallen to the ground beside her... she held it by the stem and turned it over in her hands [22:03] *** Savant sets mode: +v Obs_Santiago [22:03] Um, sure. ::smiles politely, taking the plate and moving to Zunite and Smith's table:: [22:03] ::senses Zunite's discomfort and looks up:: Somethign wrong? [22:04] Havent the foggiest actually ::snatches up a menu and offers to Kari:: [22:04] ::looks at Smith:: no... of course not.. [22:05] Zunite, I am trained in the psychological methods of half a dozen cultures. You are uneasy. [22:05] ::looks between the two of them, a little confused:: [22:06] ::pats Smith's arm:: just keep telling yourself that and maybe, just maybe, someday it'll come true... [22:07] ::Savant turned the leaf over in her hand, pondering something... her eyes rising up to the horizon, and looking across the october sky:: [22:07] *** Obs_Santiago is now known as Gibson [22:07] ::walks up alongside Savant:: see anything interesting? [22:07] ::arches his eyeborw at her touch but says nothing as he sets back to his food:: Either of you care for some bread or pasta? [22:07] You know, if you two need some time alone to talk to each other, I could.... [22:08] ::looks over the menu:: Hmm, appeards French. That would match the setting, I suppose... [22:08] ::nods:: so does that mean they will or they wont serve french fries here? Ive been fooled on that item before.. [22:09] ::She didn't turn to face him but smiled faintly:: Always. ::After a pause she turned to him with the same smile:: How are you? [22:09] ::points her spoon to her soup for Smith's benefit as she replies to Maiko:: no, no.. i don't believe you ever said how you've been... [22:09] ::whips an arm out and grabs Maiko by the sleeve:: No, please. Stay. [22:09] Not bad. Rather busy, as I'm sure you know, but I'm taking some time out. [22:09] How are you? ::asked with the slight inflection that makes it obvous he doesn't want a one-word answer:: [22:10] ::wondering what she's gotten herself into, looks at the both of them strangely:: Alright... well, I'm fine. How 'bout y'all? [22:10] ::smirks:: I think you can get them here, they don't call 'em french fries, though. [22:10] ::mutters something under her breath in reply and then starts eatting:: [22:10] ::she nodded, and didn't rise from where she saw sitting, her back to a large maple tree:: I'm all right. Work is hectic, but good. [22:11] Oh, fine. Uh... fine. ::looks around:: Fine. [22:11] ::blinks a few times:: Well, that's good.... :::looks a little lost as to what to say next, so she starts to eat her salad:: [22:12] ::sits down as well, never liking to seem overbearing:: [22:12] ::shakes his head:: I'll just skip the whole process and have bread instead... ::flags down one of the holowaiters in the holodeck and motions for Kari to orders:: [22:12] ::she gingerly sets the fragile orange leaf back into its place on the ground where she had found it, and turned to look at the bistro, once quiet and now bustling:: So noisy, sometimes. [22:13] ::frowns:: So, um, how's - how're the slipstream matricies holding up? Everything going smoothly? [22:13] ::shrugs:: [22:13] ::relieved at the turn of topic to duty matters:: Going well considering it's my first time flying a non-simulated slipstream. [22:14] ::groans:: oh no... [22:14] ::puts her hand on her head and pulls out a padd from somewhere:: [22:14] Your... first... time. [22:14] ::stares at the menu for a moment longer before ordering a bowl of onion soup:: [22:14] Slip stream matricies? This is your idea of plesant after- hours, non-boring, conversation topics? ::laughs:: [22:15] ::looks at Prescot:: Not feeling hungry Major? [22:15] ::mutters to herself, something about nobody ever bothering to tell the engineering department anything:: [22:15] ::blinks:: I thought you knew? I wasn't certified to fly the Coronado until we arrived at Xanadu, and you don't get much experience in slipstream flying prop planes ::smiles:: [22:15] ::points to Smith and looks at Daren:: his idea... not mine... [22:15] ::mutters to Daren:: Better than discussing current events, I think. [22:15] ::She knits her brow at the Captain's choice of words inside the bistro. . . in the holodeck even more than anywhere else, Savant was aware of what was happening. She didn't approve:: [22:15] Don't worry though, I passed all the qualification simulations with flying colors. You can check if you'd like. [22:15] hmmm? Oh. No sorry I just have no clue what to order ::shrugs:: I'll have that too. Onion soup? [22:16] Simulations... yeah, I've never trusted sims, personally. They never take everything into account. [22:17] ;:hands the padd to Maiko:: [22:17] what's noisy? [22:17] ::facing away from Savant, with his back against the same tree:: [22:17] ;:shakes her head at Maiko:: you're off.... [22:17] ::shrugs:: That's what relief officers are for. If I mess up on anything, I've got the best slipstream pilot scheduled for relief duty ::takes the PADD questioningly:: [22:18] ::grins:: but not by any really noticable degree.... [22:18] ::grins:: Onions in a thick soup over a submerced oeuce if baguette bread. With a bit of cognac if they know what they are doing. I'm sure you'll like it, very hearty. [22:18] What do you mean "I'm off"? I ran the calculations through the computers to double check... ::looks at the PADD:: [22:18] ::She tilted her head towards the bistro:: Them. Everyone. ::She paused before continuing form a different angle:: It seems like my audio thread is always full to brimming, no matter what I do. [22:18] ::smiles;: good job.... now don't scratch the paint... [22:19] ::smiles again:: it does sound very good... ::picks up a peice of the bread on the table:: so what brought you here? looking for some peace and quiet? [22:19] Paint? Coro doesn't use paint. She employs a highly resistant thermocoat. [22:19] ::looks at Oswald with a look of half annoyance, half amusement:: [22:20] ::glances at Oswald:: Nothing can scratch that surface short of a full blown heavy weapons impact. [22:21] ;:glares at Smith:: it sounds better than "don't scratch the thermocoat" [22:21] do you like it that way? I mean, would you miss it if it wasn't? [22:21] ::sniffs;: oh yes... you're the one I should be warning not to scratch my paint... [22:21] I suppose so. There are a few beta shifters in the CinC that I find...annoying, and lounge is the worst place to go if you want to get work done. [22:21] :;goes back to her soup:: [22:21] ::blinks a few times:: [22:22] ::She rested her chin on her knees:: Yes. Still... ::she exhaled:: I get very frustrated by it sometimes. [22:22] ::innocent look on her face:: You know, you two remind me of my parents when you talk like that. [22:22] ::chuckles:: a few annoying people huh? They do tend to ruin your whole day... What do they do, if you dont mind me asking [22:22] I can imagine. [22:23] :;glares at Maiko:: I resent that.. [22:23] Ha! I couldn't scratch YOUR paint if I had a gamma welder. [22:23] Always wondered what I'm missing. I'm sure there's something. [22:23] What, I think it's cute ::grins:: My father would say something about my mother's cooking, there'd be a big argument, but in about a half hour, they'd be cuddling together on the sofa. [22:23] ::turns her glare on Smith;: is that a threat? [22:24] missing? you mean, in listening? [22:24] ::she nodded faintly again:: In listening, or seeing, or anything else. [22:25] some days you are so human... [22:25] ::looks at the verbage between Zunite and Smith and can't help but chuckle:: [22:26] ::finishes up his meal:: I think I'll head on back. I'm in need of some rest before this mission gets underway. [22:26] Heh, I suppose it's not that big of an issue but...the holotanks are a limited resource. If you don't NEED to use one of them there are plently of normal consoles around the room to use. [22:26] ::blinks:: Threat? No. No, a threat would be telling you that I'm thinking about ordering you to look after the Tlaloco-cicles for the rest of the mission. THAT would be a threat. [22:26] ::nods curtly:: Next time, bowling. ::grins and exits the holodeck:: [22:26] ::She smirked and replied to him over her shoulder:: Thank you. I spend a lot of time writing that routine set. [22:26] *** Daren is now known as Daren|zzzz [22:27] ::sniffs:: that wouldn't be a threat that would be cruel and unusal punishment... [22:27] ::sighs and rests his head on her shoulder:: not entirely what i mean, but point taken [22:27] You could just order them away, unless your refering to Commander Drexler... but I suppose that wouldnt help the inter-department cooperation huh? ::nods at the holowaiter as the food is delievered to them:: [22:28] ::head goes back and forth like following a tennis match:: [22:28] ::she pats his knee with a faint grin:: I used to think the holodeck woudl help me bridge taht gap, but I think it just confuses me more. [22:28] No, I wouldn't wish that on anyone. This situation is gonna drive me to drinking as it is. I don't want anyone else subjected to this. [22:28] ::shrugs and then looks at Maiko:: what's wrong with you? [22:28] funny, i remember saying the exact same thing when I was seventeen years old [22:28] oh? [22:29] ::grins:: Just enjoying the show. [22:29] ::smiles...then frowns a bit:: Well I suppose I could...ahh, it'd just be easier if everyone followed the established protocols. No cause for interference, then. [22:30] Show? What show? You see any show here, Zunite? [22:30] are you ready for an embarrassing story of human youth? [22:30] ::she smiled faintly:: Sure. [22:31] ::glares at Maiko and then her face changes as she forces herself to go into a jedi relaxing routine:: [22:31] ::glances over at trio on the other side of the resturant:: Hmmp, What are they up to now? [22:31] ::backs up, the grin wiped from her face:: [22:31] Um... I think I could use a glass of milk to wash this down. [22:31] ::laughs:: [22:31] when I was a junior at Zefram Cochrane high school, my best friend was this guy called Scott Callahan. [22:32] ::has one brought to her:: [22:32] my gosh I gotta do that more often if it scares people that much... [22:32] ::looks back at smith, Maiko and Zunite:: judging by the look on the Lieutenant's face... Either Smith told a joke, or else they are arguing over something. Probably Paqui. [22:32] Scott Callahan, just got a promotion to full Lieutenanton Starbase 212. [22:32] so how is the weather in china? [22:32] ... damn. [22:33] he outranks me by a full grade? [22:33] ::She chuckled:: Also working under one of the most tyrannical department heads int he fleet. [22:33] well, that's not so bad [22:33] thanks. [22:33] sure thing Clarence. [22:33] ::look of worry/fear turns to puzzlement at Zunite's statement:: [22:33] ::snatches the padd from Maiko and taps on it for a moment:: Last report from Earth said 21 *C and partly cloudy. [22:34] But why would you care about Chinese weather? [22:34] anyway, he found this virtual woman program on the databases and downloaded it to a chip. we loaded it into one of the holosuites at my uncle's entertainment palace, and decided to run it one day [22:34] ::she hugged her knees:: Sounds like something that happened a few weeks back, batchelor party on Renegade. [22:34] ::rolls her eyes:: [22:34] so we go in and there's this enormously beautiful woman standing in the middle of the grid. ..oh yeah? i hmay have to ask about that later [22:35] ;:smiles at Maiko:: so how long have you been flying starships/ [22:35] ::grins wryly:: [22:35] Figures, knowing him. Did you see the way he was eyeing her earlier? [22:35] Sorry, i'm interrupting. Go on. [22:35] so me being the strange type, I start to ask questions. you know, see what works, what doesn't. sort of like a sounding board for a teenage kid's questions about women. [22:35] Well, let's see... including my training? About a year. [22:36] mm-hmm... not entirely uncommon, I guess. [22:36] i mean, it wasn't anything especially explicit, i was just trying to figure them out [22:36] ::eyes Maiko warily:: You've gotten as good as you are in a year? [22:36] ::nods:: that makes me very comfortable... [22:36] i should have known then that i'd become a computer expert [22:37] ::she chuckled a little, but didn't interrupt again:: [22:37] ::nods:: Yeah I did. Kinda weird since doesnt he have a daughter about her age correct? [22:37] Well, I had a lot of previous experience flying in atmosphere, then as part of the shuttle fleet that relays to the orbital platforms and Churchill on Reor'sa [22:37] ;:steals her padd back from Smith and makes a note on it and then makes it disappear:: [22:37] But starships ::nods:: about a year. I'm a quick learner ::Maiko grin:: [22:38] Yeah, I think you're right. It would be fun to see what would happen, though, with Ironside being so closely involved. [22:38] ::chuckles but is quickly reminded of his own children by her charming grin and grows a little more reclusive:: [22:39] Fun for Dr Reed maybe. Rumors are thats why Col Gregg didnt leave the Coronado... He needed to be close by just in case. [22:39] I mean, how old are you Chief? You can't be a day over, what, 28? [22:40] so I'm asking all these questions, and I'm getting all the answers that are in the program. you know, "what do women like in a man?" "undefined. this program is designed to stimulate the male partner through physical means. 'want' is undefined." "okay, point taken. do pickup lines work?" "indefinite. this program is designed to respond positively to attempts at conjugal invitation." [22:40] ummm... 21 actually... [22:41] ::grins:: Really? That's too rich. I need to get better sources inside the marine barracks, some of the things you guys can come up with are amazing. [22:41] ::blinks:: 21 and you're already a COMMANDER? [22:41] ::bites her lower lip and shrugs:: [22:41] I've got kids older than both of you, you know. ::smirks:: [22:41] Lawdy, and they called me an early starter... [22:41] ::She replied mildly, with a grin:: The funny thing is, that's probably much more clear a responce than you'd get from a real woman. [22:41] so. there I was, sitting at the bar in my uncle's place, drinking a rigellan fizz, and I said the same thing. 'i thought this could help me (you know) bridge the gap, but it's only confused me more.' [22:42] I grew up on the shipyards orbiting mars.... [22:42] ::laughs:: not like that... I think General Ironside has him look after her to make sure she doesnt get heartbroken again. [22:42] my mom was a commander before she was 30 too... [22:42] got busted down once too... actually... [22:43] ::she nodded a bit:: I guess that it's somewhat similar. It's not easy to walk in another man's shoes, as the saying goes. [22:43] well, my uncle said something that i'll pass on to you. he said "the holodeck is nothing. it's smoke, and mirrors. 'great men weren't made at home in bed.' get out there and see the real world, kid, and leave my holosuites to the ones that are too old to do it." [22:43] :nods, understanding the rank given the early immersion similar to what Maiko had:: [22:43] ::blinks:: Again? I didn't know that there was a... [22:43] ::smirks:: Yes, Admiral Wallace mentioned that to me when I was talking to him about your situation. [22:43] i found out later the quote was from Dante's Inferno. [22:43] Aristotle admonishes Dante for sitting and resting. [22:44] ::she nodded absently:: It's fairly apt. And I think that's in- character for Aristotle to say. [22:44] ::shrugs:: I didnt pay much attention early on. But I heard that Dejat character.. [22:45] you told Wallace about it? [22:45] ::grimances:: no one mom was so pissed... [22:46] <> [22:46] hmm [22:46] I'm still pretty new to this whole command thing. Wallace has been an XO and a CO before, not to mention having risen to admiral. He was also an intel officer. Thought he might have some pointers. [22:46] ::smiles:: At least you got to talk to your mother. [22:46] anyway, that was my embarrassing youth story. [22:47] ::moans;: [22:47] greatly truncated for my own sake [22:47] Interesting... ::pauses a moment, as if imagining the possibilities:: Anyways, how's the soup [22:47] ? [22:47] ::shakes her head and puts her head in her arms;: [22:47] It's not that uncommon, Clarence. Nothing to be embarrassed out [22:47] the program did actually answer some questions in the first person, but those were the ones that really confused me. [22:47] heh. [22:47] i don't suppose you have any embarrassing youth stories, do you? [22:48] What, I'd have died for the chance to talk to my mother before she died - or to talk to any of my family's living relatives in the Milky Way if any still exist [22:48] hm? Oh I havent tasted it yet ::picks up a good sized spoon and has himself a big spoonful:: hmmmm.... not bad ::grins:: no bad at all ::has another spoonful:: [22:48] at least, not any that anyone but the staunchest programming analyst would be able to live through with you? ::smiles:: [22:49] ::nods:: No one contacted ol' Dad out here before the catapult was shut down. I'm not sure how to take that. [22:49] mm. I can recall chasing after a bus once, all the while thinking that it was my lead programmer. [22:49] ::smiles:: Glad you like it. The bread is down there at the bottom, good stuff. [22:50] ::shrugs:: Probably just fate. I'm sure they'll make sure to send message through the 'gate. [22:50] ;:lifts her head and looks at Maiko and Smith:: I got a real nice chewing out... both in sickbay and in a nice return letter... [22:50] chasing a bus? [22:51] was this before your visual stimulus registers were attached? [22:51] ::nods:: I was there in sickbay, if you'll recall. Did I hear your mother mention something about... buying me a gift? [22:51] It was before beta but after my alpha. I could recognize lights fairly well. Mistook the tail signal lights for my lead marker. [22:51] ::rolls her eyes:: you and everyone else in the crew... [22:51] ::eyes the soup bowl:: bread down at the bottom? Already having all of the soup in it. Interesting idea... ::has some more of the soup and looks back at the three behind him:: Have yo noticed the way that Smith seems to almost father the Lieutenant around?? [22:52] hmm. [22:52] ::a slight smile played across his lips, but he didn't laugh:: [22:52] ::chuckle:: And if I had talked to my mother before... well, I'm sure she would have raised living hell with me running off to join the Defenders ::wistful grin:: [22:52] ::chuckles and offers some hot buttered bread to the ladies:: Why would anyone buy a gift for their XO? [22:52] ::she grinned as well:: It was pretty funny, they had a good laugh. [22:53] ::nods:: It does seem that way, dosn't it? Wonder if he is compensating for something... [22:53] ::shakes his head:: I would have been so terrifyingly embarrassed. I would want to crawl under something and format myself... [22:53] something about getting in good with him and showing my good side, and apologizing for my bad side.. [22:53] did you have incorporated emotional registers yet? [22:54] ::gasps in mock horror:: You have a bad side? [22:54] she thinks good first impressions are important... ::sniffs:: [22:54] One would think so. But there is less constructive ways to deal with his grief. Must be very hard. Living so far away from your wife and childern. [22:54] Oh, Clarence, that's what I was built around. If you want to be specific, that's all I really am. And I didn't understand what they thought was funny, so I was actually happy that they were so amused. [22:54] ::sniffs;: I'm an angel... no matter what mom says... [22:55] ::mutters under her breath;: or my records say... [22:55] I have to admit that you didn't impress me at first, Comma - Zunite. But you've shown some definite improvement. [22:55] ::smiles:: [22:55] And you were right about the Tlaloco thing. [22:55] Heh, from what I've heard, not all was queit on the homefront when he left. [22:56] ;:sniffs;: [22:56] ::lets Smith and Zunite talk this out knowing it'll help both:: [22:56] ::she smiled faintly as well and shifted about a little, picking up another leaf from the ground and looking at it:: [22:56] you are the most munificent person I know. [22:57] ::holds up his hands in surrender:: So he turned out to be an ass, and his kid's the deadliest computer virus we've ever seen. I couldn't have known. You did. I'm impressed. [22:57] ::raises an eyebrow:: oh really? That I hadnt heard. Explains it even more huh? Trying to make up for what he didnt do back home ::looks back at Zunite:: (m) lets hope he just just doesnt get himself killed in the process of parts of it [22:58] the guy gives me nightmares... that's all... I swear he's Loco [22:58] ::She replied in a muted tone:: I could say the same for you. [22:58] He is at that. [22:59] ::looks at her watch and sighs:: I gotta go... [22:59] yes, but i'd feel guilty about accepting such a compliment [22:59] ::she chuckled:: So would I. [22:59] Indeed, just what Coronado needs is another new XO [22:59] ::smiles:: You're quite good at this, Major. [22:59] ::smiles:: It was nice talking to you Commander [23:00] ::gets up and nods goodbye to Smith and Maiko:: goodnight ole man, Goodnight Maiko [23:00] ::blinks at the suddenness of the moment's breaking:: Um, so - so soon, Ms. Oswald? [23:00] ::seems a bit confused:: Good at what ma`am? [23:01] ::looks at Smith:: yes, I require sleep and I need to check on this duty shift before I do... I'm not in a seat of leisure like you... sir.. [23:01] You're quite insightful...for a marine that is. I never would have expected... [23:01] I can recall back at Lora's birthday party, he said that he was going to try to find a way to let me experience things like taste or sight or touch. [23:01] Right. Being XO is all bonbons and silk. [23:01] really? [23:02] you betcha [23:02] ::waves and starts walking out of the holodeck:: [23:02] ::smirks and stands up politely:: Sleep well. We'll be getting to Micropolis tomorrow. Hope yer up for it. [23:02] ((seeya Sonya ^_^)) [23:02] <> [23:03] yeah. I think he was just talking politely, though. [23:03] *** Quits: Zunite (zunite@12a06a62.10acf436.reshalls.umn.edu) (Connection reset by peer) [23:03] ::She grinned, and seemed amused, but there was a hint of something else there, or perhaps a lack of something:: He seemed honestly disappointed that I couldn't taste the Guinness I had gotten for him. [23:03] ::looks at Smith:: Bonbons? [23:04] ::exhales softly at that, thinking of the parallels to the gift of the magi:: [23:04] ::mutters:: First thing that came to mind. Chocolate-covered balls of ice cream. Or something like that. [23:04] ::raises an eyebrow and chuckles, shaking his head:: I have to be, or at least try. Insight can save men in the heat of battle. [23:05] Oh. ::shrugs, as she has never tried them:: [23:05] ::She hugged her knees again after letting the leaf she was holding twirl back to the ground:: But, I don't think it'll happen. [23:06] you know my jig as computer hardware expansion theorist is just about done... [23:06] ::shakes his head:: I think I'll be off to the gym, myself. Get a good workout in before tomorrow's insanity hits. [23:06] I'll probably get drafted into leading a first contact team down to the surface, knowing my luck. ::grins lopsidedly:: [23:07] i'm not an expert on software, but I am an expert on hardware interface technology. [23:07] Enjoy yourself sir ::smiles:: [23:07] ::She looks over at him:: It's almost over? [23:07] Right. [23:08] You'll probably be sitting up here, all snug beind the conn, knowing how these things tend to go. [23:08] ::nods, yawning:: I've never thought of it that way, but I suppose those skills would cross over [23:08] well, i don't have terribly much more to do. [23:08] ::chuckles:: Well someone has to stay up here to keep Ensign Kerman awake ::Maiko grin:: [23:08] ::She nodded slowly, agreeing reluctantly. [23:09] Indeed. ::waves as he leaves:: Computer, exit. [23:09] *** Smith is now known as Aggie [23:09] i think this battlegroup has little or no continuing need for my services. I don't think it would take too much armtwisting to get me assigned to the Admiral's new pet project, would you? [23:09] ::finally is able to finish her salad and milk:: [23:10] which pet project? [23:10] operation: savant's guiness [23:10] Are you tired ma`am? [23:11] Heh, I suppose I am. I was up rather early this morning. [23:11] ::she grinned a lopsided grin:: I don't think he was being very serious, Clarence. [23:11] ::finishes up and heads out of the bistro, but pauses upon seeing Savant:: [23:11] I can, however, get you and your computer knowledge into a position in Flag Intelligence, or Logistics, though. [23:12] ::She grinned up at Maiko faintly:: [23:12] well, I think that it should be a priority. imagine the kind of scientific progress that would be! [23:13] ::smiles:: What got you up so early in the morning? [23:13] I don't know if it's even possible, though.... how would you do it? I'm *numbers*. Numbers don't see or taste things. [23:13] numbers don't feel emotion, either [23:13] no, you're right, they don't. [23:14] If you filter them into a hologram, though, they might look like it. [23:14] *** Quits: Aggie (Aggie@371cd19e.229ed2b4.1df4f87e.2e099bf0X) (Leaving: Sally Albright: So, you're saying that a man can be friends with a woman he finds unattractive? Harry Burns: No. You pretty much want to nail 'em too -When Harry met Sally) [23:14] ::heads over to Savant and Gibson:: Um, Savant, about me barging in here. I owe you an apology - I saw the others entered and figured it was an open-door simulation. If it wasn't, I'm sorry. [23:15] look, a long time ago a man in the North American continent of Earth developed a system that would ... ::looks up at Maiko:: [23:15] ::she waved a hand absently at Maiko:: Don't worry, Ma'am. It's not my holodeck after all. [23:16] Blackrazor. Some problem with their gamma shift ops officer, brought their ansible offline for a few minutes which immedietly caused someone to assume the entire ship was destroyed... [23:16] *** Quits: Brad (garstini@8d7465b.307615a5.ph.cox.net) (Leaving: ) [23:16] No, it's the crew's holodeck, and I wouldn't want anyone walking in on me in a private session either. I'll check before entering next time ::smiles and waves to the two as she walks out of the holodeck:: [23:16] *** Maiko is now known as Farrell [23:17] ::She waved to Maiko and settled back again:: [23:17] Good lord. Im sure that was quite the problem. Why would someone assume that if a ship goes offline for a few minutes beforehand that it was totally destroyed? [23:20] Unfortunetly, cooler heads often don't prevail, especially so early in the morning. It's really amazing what one person can screw up, especially if he isn't trying. [23:22] ::stands:: In any event, thankyou for dinner, Major. [23:22] Or trying hard enough? ::finishes off his soup and stands as she does:: your welcome Commander [23:23] See your around ma`am ::smiles:: [23:23] ::smiles in return:: G'night, and take care. ::moves towards the door of the bistro:: [23:24] *****SIM END*****