[21:18] **Sim Start** [21:18] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= Congratulations to Coronado's crew for winning their third straight Bergen!' [21:18] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:19] ((yeahhhhhhh) [21:19] <<::blinkies:: Where are we anyways?>> [21:19] ::storms into the lounge and pounds a palm against the bar:: [21:19] ::Savant was found sitting in 7th Heaven, calm as always, with perhaps an amused expression on her face:: [21:19] ((In the lounge ^_^)) [21:19] <> [21:19] ::walks into the lounge, slightly slumped over as she walked from a long day:: [21:20] ::walks is.:: [21:20] in [21:20] ::twirls a stylus in his fingers as he reads over a PADD while sitting in one of the couches near the bay windows:: [21:20] ::sits at the bar drinking:: [21:20] ::works on her resignation as she sips her drink:: [21:20] ::glances at Oswald, smiles pertly and then orders a drink:: [21:20] ::seated, this time facing away from the window, the scene finally having gotten a little too wierd for the helmswoman:: [21:20] ::approaches Zunite:: [21:21] ::waves to Tal:: [21:21] Ms. Oswald, how nice to see you again. [21:21] ::looks at Loco:: what you want now? [21:21] *** Brad is now known as Sieven [21:21] ::He walked into the lounge and he shortly sat down at the bar with a soft smile looking around the empty bar and he sighed ordering a soft green tea and he looked his mathemetics over as he pulled out a pad and he got scratched his chin:: [21:21] ::shakes his head, and starts walking away:: NO. Not likethat. [21:21] ::stops twirling long enough to make a not or two quickly, then goes back to twirling the stylus:: [21:21] ::takes her blue ale and sips at it, watching the rather crazy-eyed Indian approaching Oswald - just as he turns and walks away:: [21:21] ::raises an eyebrow and shakes her head and then turns to Tal and shrugs:: men.. [21:22] ::Savant sat on the couch, watching the room this time... holding a little holographic glass of some drink, and generally being bemused:: [21:22] what you doing back here anyways? I thought I scared you away? [21:22] ::shuffles to a table after picking up a cup of lemon tea and sitsdown with a heavy sigh:: [21:22] *** BGDC_Ironside is now known as Ironside [21:22] ::enters Seventh with a dark, brooding expression on his face:: [21:22] ::sips at the glass of tea, going over the list of people left to recertify:: [21:22] ::orders a pulque:: [21:22] *** Obs_Santiago is now known as Gibson [21:22] ::rubs her fingernails against her shirt:: three, or is it Four XOs down... [21:22] ::chuckles:: Hardly. You were barely more than a cadet when I left. And poor Jarod had to deal with you then. [21:23] ::nods to Ironsides:: [21:23] ::gravitates toward:: Savant, you look entirely too amused. [21:23] ::He smiled turning around to see lauren and he giggled walking over to her and he smiles and kisses her cheek gently:: [21:23] ::she smiled at him:: How are you Clarence? [21:23] ::returns a nod to Tlaloco as he returns to his PADD:: [21:23] Buy you a drink, General? [21:23] ::glancing up, Lauren manages a slight smile:: [21:23] ::sighs, rubbing the bridge of her nose with one hand, trying to figure out exactly what it'd take to get these people in to recertify:: [21:23] ::walks to the bar, avoiding eye contact with anyone else, and orders a drink:: [21:23] ::pauses, then arches an eyebrow at Tlaloco:: [21:24] ::smiles at Tal:: are you going to come back? [21:24] What do you want, Commander? [21:24] Not terrible. And you? [21:24] it would be good to have some logic up on the bridge... [21:24] ::She offers Sieven a brief smile and wave, though she knows he doesn't spot it:: [21:24] I want to wring information out of you. [21:24] I'm good, all thigns considered. [21:24] ::He chuckled:: hows your day been my love? [21:24] ::glances at Zunite's PADD:: Actually, I've given thought to filling one of those out myself. [21:24] Odd, considering I have no information to wring. [21:24] what things are that? [21:24] Too long......... ::sighs again:: ....much too long. [21:25] ::laughs:: These are all new faces to me, General. I at least recognize you. [21:25] ::frowns at the padd for a moment before putting it away:: yea... I've had it written since the day Dejat died... haven't turned it in yet... [21:25] oh, my recent fragmentation. I've recovered quite nicely, if you'd like to know. [21:25] somedays I wonder why I haven't... [21:25] but I do think you have the information I require. So do I buy you a drink? [21:25] ::debates for a moment:: ...very well. [21:25] Poor Fornan. ::lifts her glass:: And so many other noble spirits lost here. [21:25] ::He giggled and wrapped his arms around her waist and he kissed her lips gently:: im sorry hows about a back rub? ::he grinned and he brang his arms up and he massaged her shoulders gently for a while:: [21:26] ::lifts her glass as well:: [21:26] ::resumes reading the PADD, flipping over to the list of those who have recertified, as well as those who opted to take part in the general challenge:: [21:26] ::nods:: (q) Yeah, thatd be nice. ::smiles a bit more softly:: [21:26] You haven't turned that thing in for the same reason mine is still tucked away in my things. [21:26] why is that? [21:26] You find that - in the end - the joys of this job outweigh the sorrows. [21:27] What happened? I still can't sort it out. The traitor Tlaloco and some woman he called K had a kid. [21:27] ::nods;: [21:27] how was Zunite involved in that? [21:27] ::pauses, staring at Tlaloco for a moment:: [21:27] ::stares at the tall glass placed in front of him for a moment, as if he were hesitant to go ahead with it, but he raised it to his mouth and took a long pull of the liquid:: [21:27] i'm happy to hear it! [21:27] ::sets down his PADD:: [21:27] ::pauses to take a sip of the now room-temperature tea, going over the points standings so far:: [21:28] ::He smiled:: well if it makes you feel any better my day wasn`t all that great either ::he kissed her cheek as he went down her spine:: [21:28] Unfortunately, I can't get through to Admiral Wallace right now. He's holed up in his base of operations down in Alexandria, and he's not seeing visitors. Not even me. Not even Panache's captain. [21:28] you ever think it's all going to drive you insane? [21:28] ::leans back:: Mr. Tlaloco, I would recommend you not refer to yourself in the third person, for one. [21:28] <> [21:28] I'm still a little disoriented, though. [21:28] ::smiled, closing her eyes:: not as tough as mine........ im on my feet all day [21:28] Insanity, my dear Ms. Oswald, is entirely overrated. [21:28] You don't believe what happened, do you? That's why you reacted the way you did. [21:29] Secondly, I should warn you that in the past three months, you have been almost killed any number of times through your own poor judgment, or through the indifference of the crew following your betrayal. [21:29] You don't think that I was in staisis for two years on Xanadu. [21:29] how so? [21:29] did you hear... my mom got to me through that rift or what not.... [21:29] You think I'm the same person as that s'pht' impersonator. [21:29] ::arches an eyebrow:: The length of time following your betrayal and you being found on Xanadu was not two years, Commander. [21:29] first person to get chewed out in real time from the milky way... [21:30] ::looks at Tal:: I think your dad had something to do with it... [21:30] no. I was taken to Xanadu after the Coronado exploded. When Brie died. [21:30] ::nods and sips her drink:: I had heard that Admiral Nouveau had made contact with Admirals Wallace, Marshall, and Aldur. [21:30] ::sighs a bit and returns the empty glass to the bartender:: Water, now. [21:30] That's when I was replaced. [21:30] Really. ::blandly, putting his chin in his hand:: [21:31] it's sorta amasing what the brass can do... [21:31] ::takes the glass of water, glancing around:: [21:31] have you talked to Savant about getting a line open with Wallace? [21:31] Savant, how is it that you feel disoriented? [21:31] look, I repsect you, otherwise I wouldn't care what you lieved. But that tlaloco was blind for awhile. I was never blind. [21:31] Well, i haven't technically recovered any of my memory map yet. [21:31] ::leans back in her chair, lacing her hands behind her head, staring at the ceiling:: [21:31] Inever had eye surgery. you could check my medical records. [21:31] But the information is still . .. there. It's a little strange. [21:31] I had a better idea. [21:32] and how do you explain the s'pht DNA in Paqui? [21:32] sort of like the old discovery in binary where a register could be both one and zero simultaneously? your memory is there-notthere. [21:32] ::drums his fingers against his cheek:: And after your release from Xanadu, Commander? That wasn't you? [21:32] what's that? [21:33] ::leans her head on Isamu's shoulder and sighs:: If i never see sickbay again for the next 24 hours itll be too soon. [21:33] a bit like that, yes ^_^ I'm polling for information that doesn't exist, but i'm getitng the results anyways. [21:33] and... ::She leaned forward, glancing about before speaking in a queiter tone:: A lot more than what I had access to before:: [21:33] *> ::steps into the Marine Gymnasium on Deck 6, wearing workout clothing, and a towel drped over his left shoulder:: [21:33] ::looks somewhere between perturbed and intrigued:: What? [21:34] After my release, I was controlled by a device in my hypothalmus that kept me unconscious and controlled by the telepathy to the device. [21:34] once it was removed, I was myself again. [21:34] Telepathy from....? [21:34] the traitor. [21:34] Alexandria is supposed to have wonderful weather this time of year. Actually, it has wonderful weather at all times of year. But what it also has is the ability to hide from general survelliance an individual who is roaming the streets. [21:34] I fought it. [21:34] but Icouldn't. [21:34] I asked Zuite to kill me. [21:34] I tried telpathy on a guard and begged him to kill me. [21:35] *> ::steps up to a large punching bag in the corner, tosses the towel to the floor, and brings his fists up:: [21:35] I couldn't fight the telepathy in my head. [21:35] ::looks at Tal questioningly:: I'm not following... [21:35] I barely remember anything, but I do remember fighting. [21:35] ::crosses his legs, his cheek head still resting in his hand, fingers spread out:: Do you know what I think, Commander? [21:35] what does that have to do with the price of rice in China? [21:35] ::wanders over towards Ironside's table:: [21:35] Alicia, if I recall correctly, is quite... lonely. [21:35] oh... [21:35] Did you know that this star we're currently orbiting will go nova in fifteen billion, two hundred eighty-three million, six hundred eighty seven thousand, two hundred and twenty-three years? [21:36] not until just now. [21:36] ::looks away:: I think you don't believe me. [21:36] gonna go see what kind of loopholes you can find? [21:36] ::gets up, tucking the PADD under her arm as she returns the half-full tea glass to be recycled, then leaves, heading for the rec deck:: [21:36] is this a new level of processing period, or just the recall of information? [21:36] I'm certain that if I were to speak with her, we would become... good friends. [21:36] (processing power, rather) [21:36] ::She shrugs:: I didn't do any simulations to find it. [21:36] need help? [21:36] *> ::begins landing punches in the center of the bag, turning every now and then, rotating around the bag:: [21:36] but to answer your question, no. I don't know what you think. [21:37] maybe Alicia could use a good engineering friend... [21:37] ::sits, looking at her, his fingers running back and forth across his mouth and chin:: [21:37] Commander, I think you're unstable. I think without traitors, without implants, without imprisonment on Xanadu, you are not in full control of your faculties. I think you're reckless, I think you're insubordinate, and I believe you are a danger to this ship. [21:37] ::He smiled at lauren as he continued to massage her back:: dont worry my love ...everything well be fine ::he kissed her lips gently as his eyes gently flashed at the corona and he sipped his green tea shortly:: [21:37] General, that' snot what you thought two years go. [21:37] ::takes a seat at the table adjacent to the General and keeps to himself:: [21:38] <> [21:38] It's going to go nova, and the planetoid is going to shear off about, oh, eighty seven percent of its' mass, and create a brilliant infared flare that will be visible for thousands of light years. [21:38] Commander, that's what I've felt since you joined this ship. [21:38] R> ::enters the RecDeck, having changed from her casual clothes into an loose outfit similar to some worn by various martial arts:: [21:38] Tomorrow morning, 0630 hours. I've arranged for a shuttle for several hours. Your insights are most appreciated. It is rare that I have seen one of your short years with such wisdom, knowledge, and experience. [21:38] Granted, I don't believe any of it is your fault, per se. [21:38] You are, after all, in the completely wrong epoch. [21:38] ::raises an eyebrow:: short years eh? [21:39] you... do you have any hypothesis? [21:39] This is a loose ship. There is a lack of discipline. INsobordination runs rampant. I have a terrible record. I know it. But it was never for lack of loyalty. [21:39] <> [21:39] And I don't like what I see on this ship. [21:39] <> [21:39] << tee hee>> [21:39] Forgive me. I don't mean to sound condescending. You are, after all, only slightly more than a decade my junior. [21:39] But maybe if others think what you think, I understand their lack of respect. [21:39] Neither do I, Commander. Neither does the Flag staff. That, however, is Captain Daren's concern and not mine. [21:40] I'm slightly more than a decade everyones junior... [21:40] ::seems to be adjusting something at the cuff of the outfit as she walks over to the holographic sparring partner in the one corner of the room:: [21:40] I have a few. [21:40] But when you say that you don't like what you see on this ship, make sure you turn those judging eyes on yourself at the same time. [21:40] ::cocks her head to one side:: Yes, I suppose you are. [21:40] though I'm catching up.. now some of the new cadets we get are actually only one or two years older than me.. [21:40] ::sips her drink thoughtfully and chuckles:: [21:41] I was often inobordinate, but I was never disrespectful. [21:41] Any you're willing to share? or... not here? [21:41] Unfortunately, a direct order straight from the Admiralty prevents me from voicing many of the,m [21:41] ::glances at Ironside:: The man arguing with the general, I know of him, of course. But is he really as obstinate as his profile indicates? [21:41] ah. [21:41] *> ::holds her right arm straight out and drops it, the holster for the collapsable stave neatly dropping it into her palm, then extending it:: [21:41] In any case, my question concerns Zunite. [21:42] so ... how about those Santa Cruz Banana Slugs? [21:42] ::She spoke a bit lower:: When that translation happened, Clarence.. my registers on Xanadu... touched something. [21:42] ::blinks once, recalling that the man's question was regarding the past several months, but lets it pass:: And what might that be, Commander? [21:42] *> ::twirls it back into a ready stance with a grin, the holster's usefulness now evident:: [21:42] yup.. he's Loco... both in name and mind... [21:42] ::the vague jovial tone drops from his voice and face:: touched... something? [21:42] ::gives Drexler a glance, acknowledging him, though not really wanting to insult Tlaloco by interrupting their...discussion:: [21:42] currently he's the acting XO... [21:42] Does she love Paqui? Would she make a good mother? [21:43] ::nods slowly:: What is a man like that doing in my old job? [21:43] ::matching her volume:: are we talking like Divine Creator sort of thing? [21:43] I'm not sure.... but you should check out our track record for the last few months... [21:43] ::nods to Ironside as he sits down, glancing at rev a moment, before turning away, sipping his drink:: [21:44] ::She kept her voice low:: I'm not sure how much I can say and still keep my faith with the order. ::She kept her voice low:: Something. I got to access the next interpretive layer. [21:44] You would have to ask her to answer the first question, Commander. As for the second, my notes regarding the parallel universe we experienced noted that she was an exceptional mother - outside of the Defenders. As Chief Engineer of Coronado, I believe her duty is more to the ship, than to babysitting that...individual. [21:44] ::whispers:: there's a reason why we're this badly hurt and it's not entirely because the Force is against us... [21:44] How would you feel about it a a grandson? [21:44] ::sits back in his chair, exhaling:: [21:44] I mean him. [21:45] And.. I still have the pointers to that data. [21:45] *> ::mixes up the punches, his head and shoulders begining to show sweat:: [21:45] *> ::activates the holographic sparring partner - for a brief moment reminded of Commander Smith and wishing he were here see if she had gotten any better at this:: [21:45] ::narrows his eyes imperceptibly:: Commander, the moment I have a grandson is the moment my daughter births one herself. [21:45] would he be an outsider in your family if Zunite loved him? [21:46] ::sighs slightly:: My mission was to observe the crew and captain and report back to Admirals Wallace and Aldur on the state of affairs here on Coronado. Not that they don't trust Tebrun, but they wanted an independent observer to objectively report back. I had my concerns about Captain Daren and Commander Smith, but it would seem as if my mission was just a smokescreen while other things happened around me. [21:46] ::laughs:: you are so not mexica. [21:46] that answers my question. [21:46] ::snorts:: My family, as you so delicately put it, consists of myself and Zunite. Two people from extraordinarily different lives who are still trying to find their own roles in each others lives. [21:47] *> ::stops punching, grabs the towel and wipes his face:: [21:47] what is happening around us... they have me holed up in engineering 24/7... I don't hear any news... [21:47] Or did you not know that the two of us did not know of our linkage until slightly before our transition here to M64? [21:47] *> Computer, activate partner, intermediate level. [21:47] I didn't meet my dad until he stole me from my time. [21:48] *> ::nods to a Marine and grins:: This is the real gym...isn't it? [21:48] Panache intentionally destroyed to seal that rift. Xanadu translating to a new system yet again. Dr. Lopez arriving with Commander Owens. Fath - Admiral Wallace lying to me and keeping secrets from me. [21:48] Something does not add up, Commander Oswald. And I am not one who likes an unbalanced equation. [21:48] I can't give custody to her if he creates rifts. [21:49] *> ::strikes first, a blow directed downwards in an attempt to trip the hologram up as it advances in its own attack on her:: [21:49] ::looks at her again, leaning slowly forward and putting his elbows on the edge of the table:: I with I had something to say. Beyond "Gee, sounds like a religious experience." [21:49] me neither... so how can I help solve this unbalanced equation... [21:49] *> ::grabs a bottle of water from a nearby replicator and starts jogging ouot the door, draping the towel over his neck now:: [21:50] Ah... well, that's a perfect way to describe it. It's sort of like seeing the brush-strokes of God. [21:50] Your...father, Commander? How exactly would you give Paqui to him? [21:50] What an odd analogy [21:50] ::holds up a hand:: You know what. Never mind. [21:50] ... I like it, though [21:50] no. I mean give custody to Zunite. [21:51] *> ::jogs in the corridors of Deck 6:: [21:51] Alicia has the answers we need. I can... feel it. [21:51] thank you.. i like the analogy myself. [21:51] ::smiles:: [21:51] ::nods:: [21:51] Then know this, Commander; if you feel that given Paqui to Zunite is dangerous, I recommend you don't. For...obvious reasons. ::gives Tlaloco a not to friendly stare:: [21:52] *> ::doesn't succeed in the trip attempt but forces the opponent to hop to the side, giving her time to flip the stave over in a jerky motion and stab at the opponent, scoring a tough:: [21:52] <> [21:52] <> [21:52] ::notes Drexler nearby and raises a hand to Oswald:: One moment, Commander.... [21:53] No. it's not dangerous. He's a boy. He's safe. but he is what he is. And I won't drive a wedge between a father and daughter, no matter how late they discovered each other. [21:53] ::She sipped her drink a little and murmured:: It's just stopped raining in San Fransisco right now. [21:53] ::takes another sip of water, shiting a bit as he overhears bits of Ironside's conversation:: [21:53] it's no danger to ZUnite. It's about your relationship to him. [21:53] ::he smiled at lauren:: have you been by the quarters to check on Jenny tonight my love? [21:53] the grounds of the Starfleet complex must be a dazzling green. [21:53] I think she loves the boy. [21:54] Shes fine dear....sleeping last time I checked. ::sipped her tea:: [21:54] I cannot confirm or deny those suspicions, Commander. You need to speak with her about that. [21:54] Really? [21:54] *> ::continues to spar, her practice evident in the few touches she does get, but on this more advanced level, finds herself on the recieving end of many sharp hits:: [21:54] but the point is, could you? [21:54] ::sidles towards Drexler:: [21:55] awwww ::he chuckled and wonderred for a second if she was truly sleeping all that time:: ::he kissed laurens cheek gently and giggled sitting next to her:: [21:55] Commander Drexler, a word with you, please. [21:55] It's been raining a few hours now. Just stopped. I can imagine the rainbows over the Golden Gate bridge. [21:55] ::sips at her drink:: [21:55] would his presence complicate your relationship with your daughter? [21:55] This is your dilemma, not mine Commander. Take responsibility for it. [21:55] ::glances up:: Commander. ::gestures to a seat across from him:: [21:55] damn you, you're going to make me homesick [21:55] And I believe I've already answered that question. [21:55] and would you resent Paqui for that? [21:55] Oh, I'm sorry! I wasn't thinking. [21:55] don't worry about it. ::smiles:: [21:55] *> ::learns a few moves from observing the attacks used on her and tactics used to divert her blows:: [21:56] ::slides into the seat:: [21:56] ::stares at Drexler, her eyes taking him in as if searching for something:: [21:56] is that what you meant by dangerous? [21:56] *> ::works up a decent sweat and check his heartrate as he continues to jog on deck 6:: [21:56] It's only that... I feel so.. small. And spread out. So thin. [21:57] [22:19:03] <[RAGC_LoraKor]> Kel> +com+ Acknowledged, Spectre 5. Good to have some company. Don't stray too close. Wouldn't want you to run over a certain Romulan b!tch I'm about ready to shove out the airlock. [21:57] <> [21:57] You said, and I paraphrase, "I can't give custody to her if my father creates rifts.". That sounds dangerous to me, Commander. [21:57] ::touches her hand:: Can I help? [21:58] uhm.... How? [21:58] Why are we fighting, Sieven? [21:58] ...that's an implied part of the question. [21:58] ::looks confused:: I wasn't aware we were. [21:58] ah! I don't know how. I can barely comprehend it myself. I'm seeing things without having a sensing platformt o see them with. [21:58] <> [21:58] *> ::stops running, and calls a turbolift:: [21:59] ((Lounge ^_^)) [21:59] *> ::notices it taking a while:: bah, I'll take "the stairs"... [21:59] no, I meant I can't give custody to her if my son creates rifts between the two of you. [21:59] you ever hear of a trilogy of films referring to something called the Matrix? [21:59] my father's out of the picture. [21:59] *> ::enters a JT, and climbs down to Deck 7:: [21:59] yes, I have. And I see the analogy ^_- [21:59] ::he chuckled:: dear how bout something to eat? ::he smiled turning to the replicator:: [21:59] What? ::looks at him:: she WAS sleeping. [21:59] *> <> ::backs off, signalling her end of the fight, panting a tad from her exertion:: [21:59] 7> ::rubs her temples slightly as she walks down the hall toward 7th Heaven:: [22:00] There has obviously been some hostility towards me since my return. I have felt it most especially from you, though the Admiral certainly hides his well. [22:00] ::raises his chin a little:: I see, Commander. However, I believe I've answered all of your questions, and you are simply asking them again in a different form. You will not receive a different answer. [22:00] And this afternoon's... foray... could have gone better than it did. [22:00] but plainly, man. It will cause rifts. [22:00] that's what I understand. [22:00] 7H> ::lowers her hands to her side and steps through the doors, glancing around idly before moving over toward the bar:: [22:00] and it is that understanding that I will act on. [22:01] *> ::hops off the ladder and into the corridor on deck 7:: [22:01] ::he shrugged:: it doesn`t matter im starving [22:01] Was there anything else, then, Commander? [22:01] Hmmm whats something we havent had in a while? [22:01] and, of course, I will not communicate this to Zunite. Since, if she knew, it would cause rifts. [22:02] 7H> ::takes a seat at the bar:: [22:02] How astute, Commander. [22:02] <> [22:02] ::jogging slighty, enters 7th Heaven, approaches the bar rubbing the towel against his face:: Reorsan Water, filtered please. [22:02] *> ::walks over to the bench by the door, grabbing a nearby towel and patting herself down:: [22:02] ::he thought for a second:: hey you like spicey foods my love? [22:02] I regret your opinions of me general. You will live to see your judgement on the question of my character belied. [22:02] ::notices the man behind the bar getting a glass:: No-no...I'll just take the whole bottle..well chilled is it? [22:02] <> [22:02] ::frowns:: I have not intended to appear hostile toward you, Commander, but sometimes differences in opinion can be misunderstood as such feelings. ::he remained quiet-toned and focused:: However, if we're discussing this, I will add that your father is not the most-liked person on the ship right now, and your appearance was badly timed. [22:02] You know they bother my stomach dear..... [22:02] ::grins:: Excellent, takes the bottle... [22:02] ::glances down the length of the bar momentarily, her face blanching, then turns away from Daren slightly:: [22:03] We shall see, Commander. We shall see. [22:03] Yes. We shall. [22:03] <> [22:03] with your leave. [22:03] ::he thought:: hrmmm how bout a orange chicken with rice and veggies and a sweet and sour sauce then my love? ::he smiled:: [22:03] ::nods to Zunite.:: [22:03] ::nods to Tlaloco:: [22:03] ::waits for the bartender to get done with the Captain:: I'll have a virgin strawberry daiquiri, please.. [22:04] ::nods:: alright [22:04] ::grabs the bottle and holds it against his head, cooling off and jogging in place:: [22:04] ::nods to rev:: [22:04] ::turns away a little bit more, her hands folded on the bar top:: [22:04] ::He nodded and headed over to the replicator and it fizzled shortly with the request and he got out a couple chopsticks and he smiled:: anything too drink my love? [22:04] ::smirks:: Add me to the total who are not happy with the Admiral, Commander Drexler. After he locked me out of his personal base of operations and blocked any and all incoming calls - including mine - I have decided that it's time for a little family spat. [22:04] *> ::starts doing laps around the room, not quite up to jogging out in the open today:: [22:04] ::Savant sat back a little in her seat, watching the room. She didn't often mingle, but enjoyed watching the little dramas that unfolded. They were in an entirely new light today:: [22:05] yeah.......some more of this lemon tea. If it can make it any good. [22:05] ::notices Forester, nods in greeting:: Crewman...::takes a rather large drink of the water, then turns and starts jogging back toward the entrance:: [22:05] And what IS that bemused smile you've got on today? [22:05] ::doesn't respond, pretending not to hear the Captain, instead taking her drink with a smile and a quiet 'thank you':: [22:05] Oh, sorry. I hate to say it, but the present-tense seems such a small slice of things as well. [22:05] *** Parts: rev (ecxh@a34b1a3.2470642c.nj.comcast.net) [22:05] Indeed, he evicted my weapons team two week--... four weeks ago. ::he seemed a bit perturbed by the loss of time, but didn't challenged it immediately:: [22:05] ::turns and uncrosses his legs, picking up his glass and taking a sim:: In my career I have participated in more than two hundred and fifty combat engagements, and the sum of the effort expended in those engagements does not approach the effort it requires to talk to that man... ::in Drexler's general direction and out of earshot of Tlaloco as he walks away:: [22:05] <> [22:06] ::glances over at Ironside, offering a grin:: [22:06] oh, of course [22:06] I'm glad that we're starting to see eye to eye on this. ::glances up at Ironside's approach:: General. [22:06] ;:looks at her father and laughs:: [22:06] <> [22:07] <> [22:07] I hope that doesn't sound bad. It must seem like I'm being belittling. I don't mean it, really. [22:07] *> ::sighs, realizing this isn't quite getting her tired either, so she trots off to the changing room:: [22:07] ::he chuckled at lauren and he put the plate on the table near her and he went over to the replicator:: water warm 50 degrees celcius ::he produced a tea bag from there personal stash and he headed over to the table and he sat down next to her and he handed her the pitcher of water and the glass:: [22:07] ::goes over and sits down by her father::you didn't like your conversation with our local nutcase? [22:07] I am also very protective of my staff and my admiral, as I'm sure you are with yours. [22:08] 7> ::begins jogging toward the bow sections of Deck 7, water bottle in hand, towel draped over his shoulder:: [22:08] what? oh, no, I was answering my own question. I know why you're bemused [22:08] ::looked at it and smiled:: Oh so you DID bring some with you [22:08] I am protective of those I am loyal to, Mr. Drexler. Those who betray my loyalty will not suffer my wrath for very long. [22:08] ::lets out a long sigh through his nostrils and drinks the rest of his glass, setting it back down on the table and glancing out the bay windows at Xanadu beyond:: [22:08] the present tence is only a slice, yes. less than, if you believe Buddhist theory. [22:09] ::he chuckled:: since when do we get to spend time togethor like this my love? ::he kissed her cheek and dug into the orange chicken:: [22:09] *> ::emerges from the changing room and heads for the TL, deciding that maybe another warm honey ginseng tea would help soothe her soul:: [22:09] ::looks at Ironside::... I'm gonna resign... [22:09] Ah. ::she grinned and leaned closer, in a friendly tone:: I don't know if i'm a buddhist or not. It seems like a reasonable idea. [22:09] ::shrugged:: Not very often. ::made her tea and sipped it, smiling softly:: [22:09] And as you have observed, I am concerned with your personal attachments to Admiral Wallace. They are not so easily pushed aside in the name of duty. [22:09] ::looks over at Zunite and rubs his eyes:: Not again. I thought we'd gone over this. [22:10] ::he giggled and kissed her lips gently which had a hint of the sweet and sour sauce on his lips:: [22:10] ::shrugs:: sir, we have an absolute nut in the XO seat currently... [22:10] ::shrugs:: doesn't seem to take an especially large amount of faith, does it> [22:10] ::chuckled:: Hmmm ....that tastes pretty good. ::swiped a piece of chicken from his plate and took a bite, with a cute smirk:: [22:10] I've been thinking about the alternate universe lately... [22:11] ::drops his hand:: Did you just call me 'sir'? [22:11] I've got a lot of faith, always have. It's hard to not have it when you're barely past the sentience line. [22:11] a nice cushy consulting job off of Reorsa wouldn't be all that bad... [22:11] ::he smiled:: go for it my love whats mine is yours ::he chuckled and tickled her:: [22:11] ::looks at Ironside and nods:: [22:11] you should feel honored... I don't call anyone sir... [22:11] ::smiles:: [22:11] ::giggles and kissed his cheek, leaving a slight imprint of sauce on his cheel:: [22:11] well, i think maybe that's one kind of faith [22:11] ::returns to Seventh Heaven with a tired look on her face, taking a seat:: [22:11]