[21:28] right then...silence means go [21:28] sim start [21:28] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim in progress! =-= Coronado sims at 9:00pm ET Mondays, with an after-sim most weeks immediately following!' [21:28] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:28] *** Tal is now known as VelornaTal [21:28] ::spots Shar walking down the corridor about to enter the lounge:: Lieutenant! ::grins:: [21:29] ::leans against the Bar of Seventh Heaven, driking an ale slowly:: [21:29] ::turns and stops with a slight grin, showing more emotion then normal:: Hello Lieutenant. [21:29] ::sits at a table with Tal, PADD in one hand, and pointing to a row of figures with the other:: [21:29] ::leans on the bar:: good drink Captain? [21:30] ::nods slowly, grinning:: Thanks. [21:30] ::nods and frowns, a lock of her freshly washed hair slipping down into her field of view:: [21:30] *** Joins: Brad (garstini@ip68-3-134-2.ph.ph.cox.net) [21:30] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Brad [21:30] *** Brad is now known as Sieven [21:30] Ready for the adoration of appreciative race fans? ::grin:: [21:30] How did we miss them like that? [21:30] ::makes some notes on a PADD in front of him in his office, comparing the information in the document to that on his computer terminal:: [21:30] ::waits for Maiko before continuing on into the lounge:: Somehow I doubt it'll be like that Lieutenant. But let's go and see. [21:30] See, here, if we'd only have decelerated by -2 we would have stayed out of the RF's torp range, and stayed ahead of the WS. [21:31] There's really nothing to miss. It was really a guessing game. [21:31] ::Arches eyebrow:: Well we were somewhat responsible for Savant being able to win... ::enters the lounge:: [21:31] ::nods:: That's true. ::follows her into the lounge:: [21:31] need an other? I hear things keeping you busy on the bridge and out of my bar... [21:32] If I had been in the RF, I would only have accelerated by 5 or 6, keep us in range unless we did a full burn. In which case, he could have caught up to us soon after. [21:32] ::pushes the lock back over a pointed ear:: Aye. [21:32] ::sighs and leans back:: Still, overall, a worthy effort from a fine crew. [21:32] ::shakes his head:: No thanks, this'll do me just fine for now ::notices Maiko and Shar enter:: ah Team "pilot"...::nods:: Good racing run...survived longer than most ::smiles:: [21:32] We really pulled a quick move on him, if we would have known he was going to burn his speed up by 11 then we could have reaceted much less severely. [21:33] ::nods:: No doubt. The winning teams only did so through shear luck. [21:33] ::smiles back:: Thank you Captain. [21:33] While they get to take the trophy home, anyone who watched the race knows where the real talent lies. [21:33] ::looks to Shar:: Mr. Shar, do you have a moment? ::motions to a stool nearby:: [21:34] ::smiles:: Thanks Captain. To be honest, I would have liked to made it intact to the finish line but at least someone from the ship won. [21:34] can I get the valiant racers here a drink? [21:34] Certainly Captain. ::takes a seat at the bar next to the Captain:: [21:34] ::pats Shar on the shoulder:: I'll catch up with you later. ::wanders off into the depths of the party:: [21:34] ::nods at Alana:: I'd like a double of whiskey please. ::nods at Maiko:: See you later Lieutenant. [21:35] ::pours Shar a double:: here ya go... [21:35] ::sets down the PADD after making more notes on it and transfers the document fully to the terminal beside him:: [21:35] ::takes the drink:: THank you. ::turns to the Captain:: What would you like to discuss Sir? [21:35] I wanted to talk to you about the open Chief Tactical spot on this ship Lieutenant. Just prior to the race, I recieved a communication from Reor'sa...Mr. Marcy will not be returning. [21:35] ::finds herself in a knot of people from the flight ops department congratulating her but at the same time nagging her about loosing her ship:: [21:36] ::nods thoughtfully:: [21:36] ::nods having heard rumours of that:: I had heard that as well Captain. [21:36] What was your take on our objectives, Commander? It was my understanding that the point of a race is to win. [21:37] ::enters quietly, with an entourage of two junior flag officers:: [21:37] ::stares at her, looking slightly confused:: Have you heard otherwise? [21:37] ::sits back:: So I've been admiring your ability to handle things behind the tactical station, and as a former Marine, albeit a pilot, I think your mind for tactical reasoning should be quote up to my standards, and most importantly Coronado standards... [21:38] ::takes a drink and then pauses at the compliment:: Thank you Sir. I am doing as best I can. [21:38] ::frowns:: I've heard... rumblings... since we returned. Though of course, no one has come out and said anything directly about it. It seems that because we did not "play nice", our team is being judged rather harshly by our superiors. [21:39] So, if you want it the job is yours. I spoke with Commander Tal before the race and she agreed with me. ::pauses:: There is just one thing I need you to agree on, Mr. Shar. [21:39] ::wanders out of the throng of people and finds herself near the windows wondering where Savant got off to:: [21:40] Hrm...::makes some adjustments to the document and files it away, transferring another series of documents into the PADD:: [21:40] I would be honored and more then pleased to take the position Captain. ::smiles:: What is it you would like me to agree on sir? [21:41] If they wanted to form an alliance..why didn't they come to us before the race? They aggreed to share data, and we did so in return. Much more effectively than they did, might I add. Though the intent was always every ship for themselves... [21:41] That if you are ever in the position to accompany me on a first contact mission, you'll keep your phaser in your pocket for as long as you possibly can. ::grins:: [21:41] ::grins:: That is one thing I am more then happy to agree on sir. ::lifts his class in salute and drains it:: [21:42] ::shrugs:: We had our objectives as laid out in the race parameters. As you've said, if they wanted to form an alliance, they should have communicated such to us beforehand. [21:42] ::does the same:: Congratulations Chief...now go join the celebration if you'd like. [21:43] ::picks the PADD up off the desk and slips a stylus into the holding slot, exiting his office:: [21:43] ::smiles again:: Thank you Captain. ::rises and looks around for Maiko:: [21:43] Doesn't really matter, though. ::looks over her shoulder:: Daren doesn't seem too concerned, and Lora Kor rarely gets upset, especially about something as trivial as this. [21:44] ::nods:: I believe it was mainly Kelaka's crew who was upset. I found an engineering crew trying to adjust the settings on my shower when I returned to my quarters. [21:45] ::looks around 7H and realizes the rush is pretty much over:: Charlie..I'm heading out since its the end of my shift. [21:45] ::spots Maiko and wanders over to the window:: Well this day can't possibly get any better. [21:45] ::chuckle:: How's that? [21:46] ::enters the turbolift, PADD under his arm:: Seventh Heaven. [21:46] I just got promoted to Chief Tactical Officer. ::big grin:: [21:46] ::chuckles lightly:: You're nowhere near under the command of ground forces, and Drexler's job is primarially internal to the fleet. Oswald is the one I'd worry about most. [21:46] Hey, congratulations! ::gives him a quick hug:: [21:46] ::nods to the two officers accompanying him as they turn and leave, and he orders a drink from the bar:: [21:47] ::stiffens at the hug not sure how to react:: Uh.... Thank you Lieutenant. ::grabs another drink from a passing waiter and gulps it down:: [21:47] ::turns to the bartender Charlie and noticing Dolin's departure:: Charlie, I'll take another... ::points to the empty pint glass:: [21:47] ::smirks:: Who said anything about being worried. I ordered the engineers to repair my shower and clean up their work area and not report to Commander Oswald the changes in their orders. [21:47] Wasn't she going to retire, or something? [21:47] *** Obs_Santiago is now known as GIbson [21:48] *** GIbson is now known as Gibson [21:48] ::chuckles, stepping back:: Seriously, that's great! It'll be nice having a former pilot at tactical. It should make working together on attack runs and defensive patterns much easier ::smiles:: [21:48] ::snorts:: She has threatened retirement or resignation on several occassions. It is a threat to gain more respect from the Captain. Nothing more. [21:48] That's what I was thinking actually. We'll be the best helm tac team in the group. [21:48] ::exits the turbolift and begins walking through the corridors towards the bar:: [21:48] I got it charlie ::pours the Captain an other drink:: Don't have too much fun without me Captain... [21:49] ::nods:: That's for sure. [21:49] ::accepts the pint of ale and steps carefully toward the group of officers gathered in the center of the room:: So, where's the hologram of the hour?! ::looks upward:: Savant, you there? [21:49] <> [21:49] ::appears near Maiko, holding two champagne flutes:: [21:49] <> [21:49] Night Charlie... [21:49] *** Parts: Alana (trilluser@c-24-98-89-57.atl.client2.attbi.com) [21:49] *** 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 ;-)' [21:49] I'm just happy that the Captain has enough trust in me to offer the position to me. Specially when you consder only a couple of months ago I was a marine. [21:50] ::enters seventh heaven as the Captain calls out to the ceiling and raises an eyebrow:: [21:50] ::grin:: The captain knows potential when he sees it... ::spots Gibson out of the corner of her eye:: Clarence! I thought you said you had work! ::Smiles happily:: [21:50] Ahh. ::frowns:: I would have though him smart enough to see through that... [21:50] ::notes that Savant isn't present and, happy he's brought a PADD, takes a seat at the bar:: [21:50] I did. Now I don't. ::extends a flute toward her:: [21:50] ::glances at Daren:: He's a good man. [21:51] ::shakes her head:: Not too bright at times, though. [21:51] Guess she must be "resting" or something...::shrugs and grabs a seat between Tal and Ma'aru:: Who now? [21:51] ::smiles but doesn't respond as he looks out the window:: [21:51] ::looks at Daren:: Who who when? [21:51] ::looks at Kari:: Exactly! [21:52] Ahh, right. [21:52] ::grins, taking the flute:: You never cease to surprise me. [21:52] ::smiles accomodatingly:: We were commenting on the response to this race. It seems to be having a rather positive effect on crew morale. [21:52] ::waves a hand:: As you can no doubt tell. [21:52] ::waves at Ironside as he turns from the bar with his drink:: [21:52] ::looks at the new arrival:: Hi. I'm Lieutenant Shar. [21:53] How so? ::shakes hands:: Jack Gibson. Pleased to meet you. [21:53] ::nods:: I'll buy that. It was interesting to say the least...although I have to say, I wasn't surprised one bit by that "wave" you decided to cause...::looks in no one's particular direction:: [21:53] A pleasure Mr. Gibson. ::returns the hand shake:: [21:53] Lieutenant Shar was my co-pilot-slash-tactical officer for the race. [21:53] ::nods to Drexler and orders himself a drink:: [21:54] I see. You both did a very respectable job. [21:54] There's an interesting strategic theory that has been around since the begining of warfare, Captain. It has been proven true as many times as it's been used only towards crushing a total defeat. [21:54] Thank you. Though the credit goes mostly to the Lieutenant here. It was her flying that did it for us. ::takes a drink:: [21:55] ::chuckles:: I wasn't the one firing. If you hadn't nailed the Xurian on that last attack, he would have won. [21:55] ::nods at Kari, listening:: [21:55] ::takes on the slightly glazed expression of someone roped into watching home movies:: [21:56] ::smiles and drains his drink:: Ahh but you got us in position. At any rate I'm beat and I have a department to run tomorrow so I believe I'll retire for the evening. ::smiles at them both:: I hope to meet you again Mr. Gibson. Lieutenant. ::heads for the exit and his quarters:: [21:56] Take whatever it is that your opponent expects you to do, and then do the exact opposite. Though, since you saw our move coming, it obviously wasn't radical enough for the purpose. [21:56] Well, I better get back to my reports. ::finishes the drink and departs, passing Ironside:: See you later. [21:57] ::nods at Shar as he leaves:: [21:57] ::gladly accepts the glass and takes a sip, activating the PADD and scrolling through the first page:: [21:57] *** Parts: Shar (~alffred@h24-82-208-88.vs.shawcable.net) [21:57] ::nods again to Drexler:: Commander. [21:57] ::nods in response to his name:: [21:57] It did, however, take Kelaka by surprise. [21:57] ::takes a sip of the champagne:: [21:57] *** Sieven is now known as Brad [21:57] ::grins:: Well I never put it past my Executive Officer to do his or her best to create headaches for me...or die trying. But hey, it was your race tactic...have a blast. Even if you spill some on me. [21:58] *** Quits: Brad (garstini@ip68-3-134-2.ph.ph.cox.net) (Quit: ) [21:58] ::nods:: We truely didn't mean to hit you. Frankly, we didn't see you as much of a threat. [21:58] ::takes a long draw from her hot spiced tea and smirked slightly:: [21:59] ::blinks hard after a quiet moment:: [21:59] So... I don't suppose you've seen Savant around, have you? I haven't seen her since the race... [21:59] ::shakes head:: It's kind of dense in here. [22:00] ::looks at Clarence:: You okay? [22:00] ::frowns and looks up from his PADD, glancing at the chronometer, and wondering where Savant has gone:: [22:00] Very, very tired. [22:01] I probably shouldn't be drinking. usually it takes a few glasses for me to end up under the host, but probably not tonight. ::blinks hard again:: [22:03] ::nods:: I had the Wraith idea earlier actually ::smiling:: Had I followed through on it...things could have been quite different, as Ms. Tal here wouldn't have had a chance to pick her dream team. ::sips:: [22:03] ::gently takes his flask:: You shouldn't be drinking period, and you shouldn't be here. ::starts ushering him towards the door:: I'm the one in this relationship who's expected to get totally drunk, not you. ::caring smile:: [22:04] ::nods:: Had I not had my "dream team", as you put it, I would not have raced. And Ms. Ma'Aru here would have happily flattened anyone in her way with a Spectre and Mr. Farley. [22:04] ::grins broadly:: [22:05] ::grins:: Should I be insulted that I was never even asked or invited onto Team...Cain was it? [22:05] *** Joins: Prescot (fu2@wa-longview7a-a-233.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [22:05] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Prescot [22:06] I already had the tactical and command side of things covered. Though highly useful in those areas, you would have proved redundant, sir. [22:06] what do you mean, i shouldn't me drinking? it's a party, isn't it? [22:07] Redundant. ::smiles:: I get that alot. Especially from chicks with pointy ears... [22:07] ::smiles:: Now, now, sir. You must say that to all of the girls. [22:08] With pointed ears. [22:08] ::chuckles:: [22:08] ::nods:: It's a party and you should be having a fun time, yes, but not if it means passing out 5 minutes into it. ::leans closer and whispers:: Besides, you don't have to be here to have a party. [22:11] if you're propositioning me, let me inform you that as soon as I lay down I will do something fairly offensive to you and your considerable ... prowess. [22:11] I will fall asleep. [22:12] ::taps a finger on the table:: Have either of you seen the Admiral recently? [22:12] ::wry chuckle:: That's it, you definitely need sleep if you're passing up that instead. C'mon. I'll walk you to your quarters. [22:13] I believe he boarded a transport to Ryla just before the start of the race. [22:13] That's all right. Stay here, you'll be fine here. I can make my way. It's your party. Stay. [22:13] ::shakes his head:: Last I heard he was on the planet below, but I'm sure he's back by now...I should be recieving the next round of orders from his desk shortly, I would imagine. [22:14] *** VelornaTal sets mode: +o Prescot [22:15] ::takes his champagne flute back, handing it to a waiter as he ambles out of the lounge:: [22:15] ::looks slightly concerned:: Strange that he wasn't around for the race, I figured he'd at least want to watch... [22:16] *** Quits: Ironside (~fdeziel@CPE00207800d5fc- CM.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) (Read error: Connection reset by peer) [22:16] *** Joins: Savant (~mouse@h24-86-174-0.ed.shawcable.net) [22:16] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Savant [22:17] ::nods:: I had expected him to participate in the race personally. [22:17] *** VelornaTal sets mode: +o Savant [22:17] ::nods:: I'm sure he wasn't too far from at least one planetary monitor.... [22:17] hmm..I suppose so [22:18] *** Joins: Natty (Natty@host-66-81-215-243.rev.o1.com) [22:18] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Natty [22:18] *** Savant sets mode: +o Natty [22:18] *** Gibson is now known as Obs_Santiago [22:18] ::looks torn between following Gibson or staying at the party:: [22:20] The Admiral is quite capable of taking care of himself. Tebrun is an experienced and wizened host, and Kor is far older than any of us here will ever hope to be. [22:20] ::Savant appears with a fanfare of white noise and static which took a good second or two to coalesce into the hologram which everyone knew and loved:: [22:21] Very, insightful. ::sips:: [22:21] ::spots Savant materializing and decides to stay to see the reaction:: [22:21] Ohh, I'm sure he's alright, it's just that- ::turns as Savant pops in:: [22:21] Well, the hologram of the hour ::grins and stands:: Congratulations, Savant. [22:22] ::glances at Savant and then starts a round of applause:: [22:22] ::Savant is wearing a huge grin and bows politely as the applause grows:: I think that the applause is deserved by Maiko and Shar, they're what let us bring the win home to Coronado [22:23] ::shouts from across the room:: Like hell it is, you're the one who crossed the line! ::grin:: [22:23] I wouldn't have made it there without you, Maiko, you know that [22:23] ::rolles her eyes, turn back towards the table:: [22:23] ::nods:: Indeed. No thanks to some...::elbows Tal:: oh, sorry...I hate when it does that. [22:24] ::glances up at Daren and then back to Kari:: You were saying, Commander? [22:24] ::shakes head:: Shar's the one who got those last shots off. Besides, it really doesn't matter who helped who. The thing is, WE WON! ::Cheers:: [22:24] ::Savant grins and bows again:: Well, since I'm Coronado, I would have won regardless, hmm? [22:26] ;::chuckles::: [22:26] ::steps away from Tal and Ma'arus table and closer to Maiko, Savant, and others:: [22:26] ::Savant steps forward and finds a seat, smiling and exchanging thanks with people congratulating her, acting surprisingly modestly:: [22:26] ::leans closers to Tal:: Nothing of importance. [22:27] Savant, you know, if you'd ever like to take the helm, I'm sure Ms. D'rall here wouldn't mind at all...::smiles:: [22:27] Oh, could I? [22:27] ::grin, whispering conspiratorily to Savant:: Maybe we should say something about the losers of the hour. ::motions towards Tal:: [22:27] ::arches eyebrow at Daren:: [22:28] ::glances about and leans in closely:: Ma'Aru, you know that you can trust me. What is it that you suspect? [22:28] ::Clears her throat and mutters back to Maiko:: That'd be entirely impolite... that's best left for later with an appropriately placed prank [22:28] ::looks at Maiko:: Did you see the way she flew that Spectre?! Zooooom. ::grins:: [22:28] ::frowns:: I don't suspect a thing. Do you think there is something suspect? [22:29] ::Savant wormed her program into control of Coronado's helm and left a little program stub there, to be filled when she felt like it.. whenever she felt like taking Coronado for a joyride:: I'll have to keep that in mind Captain [22:30] ::smiles at Savant and uses it to cover her unease at Daren's comments:: [22:30] ::grins:: You've certainly earned it. [22:30] ::whispers:: You acted as if the Admiral's absence is not entirely what it seems. [22:30] *** Natty is now known as Lauren [22:31] ::walks into the room, hair up and dressed in her uniform for the first time in ages and walks over to the replicator for a cup of her usual lemon tea:: [22:31] I've only flown Coronado a few times... despite being nearly hard-wired into her from an early age on board. I really do look forward to it. [22:31] ::matches her tone:: I gave up trying to understand him years ago. I'm sure there's more to what he's doing, but I can't think of a time there wasn't more to it. I suppose I just expected him to pay more attention to the race, with his attitude towards it during the negotiations. [22:32] ::nods politely to Savant and makes her way to a table and sits down:: [22:32] ::Savant grins widely at Lauren:: [22:32] ::nods thoughtfully:: I have been concerned for him ever since... ::allows her voice to trail off and her look to grow distant:: [22:33] ::gets up and walks over to Savant:: whats with the wide grin? [22:33] Well, I did win the race. [22:33] ::chuckles:: So I heard.. [22:33] ::leans even closer:: Tal, you know that you can trust me, too. [22:33] congratulations [22:34] thank you ^_^ I didn't start out wanting to win, but... well, I suppose you could say that I had little choice in the matter [22:34] ::nods:: Aye.. ::tugs at her uniform slightly and sips her tea:: [22:34] ::wry chuckle:: [22:34] Ever since he... ::frowns:: ..."died". I cannot explain it, but I don't feel as if he is the same Tebrun Kor whom I served under four years ago. [22:34] *** Quits: Prescot (fu2@wa-longview7a-a-233.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) (Quit: gotta go.. bbs) [22:34] It was the same thing anyone else on this ship would have done Savant. Commander Tal excluded of course. ::smiles:: [22:35] ::looks at Maiko:: Ah hello [22:35] And it is more than just that he has confronted his own mortality in a very real way. I almost get the feeling that he actually IS a different Tebrun Kor than the man we've known for so long. [22:35] ::Clucks her tongue:: now now, Maiko. ::she grinned widely and winked:: She's just a little trigger happy [22:35] Do you think it could be an imposter? [22:36] ::grins:: Ironic that. The team that set out to "win at any cost" didn't win...and yet the one who set out to provide support with not real intention to win, ends up the victor. [22:36] ::chuckles and sips her coffee, looking around the lounge a bit:: [22:36] That's very thematic though I suppose. And there's a moral in there somewhere. [22:36] ::looks back to the two and smiles slightly:: [22:37] Not so much an imposter as a... just a different Tebrun Kor, one who lived when the warp core flared up instead of dying as he had - as he might have - as he would have. ::shakes her head:: [22:37] ::shakes head:: Mr. Marcy was trigger happy. Tal is another matter entirely. [22:37] I'm afraid I really don't follow. [22:37] ::Smiles at Lauren:: your hair looks nice today. [22:38] ::smiles slightly:: (q) Thanks [22:38] ::nods at Lauren:: I think what it was is that Tal has a little bit of her father in her. [22:38] Leave it be, Mai. It was all in fun [22:38] Holonanny> ::walks in with Lauren's daughter, who is whimpering a little:: [22:38] Coronado has had several experiences with... alternative timelines. In the past, it caused some troubles. Captain Bentall was replaced by a double from one of those alternative timelines. [22:39] ::turns and sighs, taking Jenny who puts her head on Lauren's shoulder and starts sucking her thumb:: [22:39] I'd be the first to agree, they do have their similarities. [22:39] That's just it, I can't leave it be. I spent my youth hearing stories of the duties and responsibilities of a Starfleet officer. About upholding the values of truth, honor, and justice while exploring the edges of known space. [22:40] ::pats the little girl on the back and listens to savant and maiko talk:: [22:40] ::nods, remembering her own experiences:: [22:40] It's as if... as if there are all these threads... threads of various universes, timelines, all running alongside one another, away from one another, knotting and looping and twisting, overlapping. [22:40] ::Savant shrugged:: Tal is trying. [22:40] Trying what? ::looks confused, rubbing her daughter's back:: [22:41] trying to be a good officer. [22:41] Oh.. I see. [22:41] ::Savant shrugged:: She's just very ambitious [22:41] ::nodded:: [22:42] Jenny> ::still sucking her thumb, eyes blinking:: [22:42] ::shakes her head:: I've really never been great with philosophy. [22:42] ::smirks:: What, I'm not ambitious enough? [22:42] And it's as if our Tebrun - who died - was exchanged for a Tebrun from another of these threads, these overlapping universes, who lived. [22:43] ::looks at Lauren and Jenny:: [22:43] ::she smirked a little:: You're just the right amount of ambition, I think. [22:44] ::looks at Maiko:: Oh Im sorry.. if shes bothering you I can take her back to quarters. [22:45] ::smiles:: No, she's not bothering me. How could someone that cute bother me? ::grin:: [22:45] ::chuckles softly:: She is just becoming very attached to me. [22:46] ::quips:: there are operations that can fix that now, you know. [22:46] I mean emotionaly Savant... its called seperation anxiety [22:46] ::She grinned widely:: it's a pun, Ma'am ^_^ [22:47] Sorry... ::patted jenny's back again who was starting to fall asleep:: [22:47] whatever for? [22:47] ::shrugs:: [22:47] ::leans back in her chair:: In any event, I suppose it is a rather personal problem. [22:47] ::she grins widely:: I'm positively amazed whenever you organics actually understand what i'm trying to communicate anyways. [22:48] Speaking of sepeartions, I think I'll seperate myself from this celebration. ::gives Savant a light slap on the back:: Way to show'em Commander...good work again. ::smiles and turns to the others:: Goodnight everyone... [22:48] ::shakes her head:: Yeah sure.. [22:48] ::Savant tips an imaginary hat to the Captain:: sleep tight, Captain. [22:48] ::nods to daren:: Good night sir [22:48] ::picks up her mug of now-warm tea:: It could affect the fleet, if the impressions I got from the mind-meld with the Admiral several weeks ago are any indication. [22:49] Jenny> ::uses a cute palm out wave, opening and closing her hand:: [22:49] ;:chuckles:: cute sweetie.. [22:49] ::slowly leaves the lounge and finds his way to his quarters:: [22:49] *** Daren is now known as Chris [22:52] ::Savant exhales and rests her hands in her lap::ahh.... that was a lot of fun. I do hope we get the chance to do that again [22:52] ::glances at Tal and Kari talking:: What'rethey talking about now? A way to get the race called on account they lost? ::grin:: [22:52] ::sits down, jenny in her lap:: [22:53] jenny> ::waves to savant and smiles, now having woken up again:: [22:53] What are you going to do about it? Have an intervention? Schedule an apointment with a counseler under his name? [22:53] why hello sweetheart ^_^ ::waves back:: [22:54] Jenny> ::giggles and slides off lauren;s lap and toddles over to savant, taking more confident steps now:: [22:54] ::watches Jenny with some amusement:: [22:54] oh wow, look at you! ::looks up at Lauren:: how long has she been walking? [22:54] ::smiles:: A few weeks... [22:54] I am no medical professional. My psychic abilities are limited to touch-only, and I am not in a position to order the Admiral in for an examination. [22:55] ::gets about two inches from savant and tumbles onto her bottom, with a bewildered look on her face:: [22:55] taht's great! ::beams and holds her hands out for jenny:: [22:55] Jenny> [22:55] ::chuckles:: yes it is [22:56] You could always just go and tell him your concrened about his wellbeing. I'm sure he'd be glad your thinking of him. [22:56] ::Savant picks up Jenny and sets her in her lap:: She must be a terror, into everything [22:57] ::frowns:: He also knows that I'm a trained Intelligence field officer with ties to less-than-legitimate operational commands. [22:57] Jenny> ::giggles and grabs for Savant's hair, not realizing that savant is a hologram:: [22:57] ::chuckles:: when i see her that is.. shes usually asleep by then. [22:58] ::Savant doesn't seem too disturbed- her hair is very long, and Jenny would have to tug really hard for it to even begin to hurt. That is, if she could feel pain:: [22:58] ::smiles:: she likes you [22:58] ::holds lauren up, bouncing her up and down:: and I like her! [22:59] I doubt he'd hold that against you. [22:59] ::looks on amused:: You sure you and the holonanny aren't swapping code modules? ::grin:: [22:59] ::laughs:: [22:59] ::glances up at Maiko:: What, I'm not allowed to like children? I was one for a very long time, after all. [22:59] Jenny> ::giggles and seems to be enjoying the bouncing:: [22:59] ::lets out a heavy breath:: I think he already does. Especially considering my uneviable - but necessary - stance against him when I first came aboard. [23:00] You're still here, and that's saying something. [23:01] He did once trust me enough to make me his first officer. ::nods thoughtfully:: Though he didn't know nearly enough back then to know what that entailed. [23:01] ::grins and continues to play with Jenny:: [23:02] ::leans to savant:: (wvq) I swear Reed is thickheaded... he thinks I have an alternative motive for being nice to him. ::sighs:: (wvq) and I just cant come out and say that i like him. [23:02] ::glances at Lauren:: I can tell him for you. [23:03] Do you really think Daren made his selection of an XO without first talking to him? [23:03] ::chuckles:: I dont think so.. ::blushes: [23:03] Jenny> ::giggles and bounces on savant's lap:: [23:03] ::Savant passes jenny to Maiko:: It'd make it a lot easier on you to have it all in the open though, wouldn't it? [23:03] We are talking about the same Captain William Daren who allowed phaser fire during the Micropolis first contact mission? [23:04] I dont think so.. ::blushes, fiddling with her cup:: [23:04] ::surprised, almost drops Jenny before getting her settled on her lap:: Hey kiddo. ::grins:: [23:04] besides.. ::leans in closer and whispers:: it goes beyond LIKE [23:04] Jenny> ::looks at maiko with a blank expression for a moment before smiling:: [23:04] True. But he spent at least 20 minutes before deciding on you. I'd think in that time he would have thought to consulte the admiral. [23:05] ::Savant chuckles:: Well, keep my secret and i'll keep yours. [23:05] ::makes a silly googly-eyed face at Jenny:: [23:05] ::chuckles:: Deal [23:05] He might think Ive lost my marbles if he knew I was falling for him [23:05] It's possible. I have no doubts of my allegiances or my motivations. But there are those who might. Those who do. It makes my job very difficult. [23:05] ::smirks:: [23:05] ::smirks and sips her tea:: [23:06] Jenny> ::giggles and reaches for Maiko's nose:: [23:06] Eeep! You gob my nobe! ::acts as if Jenny has detached Maiko's nose:: [23:06] Jenny> ::looks bewildered for a moment:: [23:07] ::savant smirks:: [23:07] What? ::chuckles:: [23:07] There are many people who want your job, difficult or not. [23:08] You've got a very cute daughter. Almost as cute as Maiko there [23:08] ::nods:: Actually, I want a job even more difficult than this one. [23:08] ::tilts head from side to side:: Where'd by nobe go? [23:08] ::smiles:: Thank you.. she takes after her father.. ::sighs heavily when she mentions jenny's father:: [23:08] He isn't likely to give it up, though. [23:09] She takes just as much after her mother [23:09] ::nods:: Thank you savant.. shes pretty much all i have left. ::looks at her:: makes me feel like im a bad person for falling in love with someone else [23:10] You aren't a bad person, Lauren. You're a normal person. ::smiles: now don't be so down! You've got a wonderful daughter and a good job. [23:10] ::shrugs:: Everyone gets reassigned eventually. Even James Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard had to move on with their careers. [23:10] Even though he doesnt know how I feel ....::looks down for a moment:: Not that id ever tell him [23:11] ::She grins slyly:: He'll figure it out I'm sure. [23:11] You're older than him, too. [23:11] Jenny> ::giggles and holds out her tiny hand:: Here! [23:12] ::looks at her:: And how is that? [23:12] I won't tell him. But i'll be damned if I don't lead him in that direction. [23:12] ::chuckles:: hes a stubborn man Savant.. but in a way thats what has me attracted. [23:12] DERE's my nobe! ::reaches for the hand:: [23:12] Jenny> ::giggles and hands the imaginary nose to maiko:: [23:13] Yes, and with age comes experience. Experience that he barely got to have as an executive officer. [23:13] ::snorts:: Experience that he has barely had time to have in uniform. [23:13] You're best bet, if you ask me, is to find a quick and anonymous way to off him. [23:13] ::makes a great show of taking the imaginary 'nobe' and putting it back on her face:: Muuuuuuch better! [23:14] Jenny> ::grins and bounces on his lap:: [23:14] ::arches her eyebrow:: I would have to make sure that Savant could not interfere. [23:14] You're a feisty one, aren'cha? [23:15] Jenny> ::grinned wide:: [23:15] That'd be your biggest problem, true. [23:15] Nothing to stop you from finding the opportunity on some planet during a mission, where her sensors don't reach. [23:16] ::from a vague spot at Kari and Tal's table, Savant's voice came up amused:: You'll have to make double sure now, you know. [23:16] ::looked at savant oddly:: [23:16] And I think that I would have the Doctor on my side for autopsy purposes. ::winks at Kari:: [23:17] ::Smiles at LAuren:: [23:17] ::smiles faintly:: You'd have to do it on the surface, too. I wouldn't put it past savant to learn how to carve up a corpse, just to be sure. [23:17] ::bounces Jenny on her knee:: [23:17] Well im not exactly going to make it obvious... ::chuckles:: ..like hugging him or anything [23:17] Jenny> ::laughs:: [23:18] Maybe I'll mkae it obvious for you ^_^ [23:18] You wouldnt... ::blushes and looks at her cup again:: [23:18] Oh, Reed would probably find the trip too troublesome. He can be quite stubborn at times. [23:19] oh, don't worry... I'm harmless ::predatory grin:: [23:19] ::smirks:: Though I do find it quite refreshing to find someone who will stand so firmly by what they believe in. [23:19] ::looks at her:: what is Velorna over there talking about? ::wonders what savants grin means:: [23:19] ::Again at KAri's and Tal's table:: You'd better kill him with a club, because if you use anything more hi-tech I'll be riding on it, dears. [23:20] A club would work. Knives are faster. But the best assassinations don't use weapons. Anything unnatural is suspicious. [23:21] I learned a few psychic techniques from the Tal'Shiar while I was undercover in Rihannsu space. They can be quite lethal and look quite natural. [23:22] You'd have to get him alone, for those, though. Again, suspicious. [23:23] ::To lauren:: I think they're just having fun. [23:23] A properly placed hand upon his shoulder, a psychic impulse. He could die instantly or days later, depending on my whim. [23:23] Oh.. I see [23:24] ::slides her chair a few inches away:: Oh, really? [23:24] ::smirks:: I can kill with the power of my mind. [23:25] They have an unusual idea of fun ^_^ [23:25] Only those who have truly brought my wrath down upon them would I consider using such techniques against. ::glances at Maiko with a sly smirk:: [23:25] *** Chris is now known as Chris|ZZZzzz [23:27] That one I would be all for. [23:27] ::doesn't see Tal's smirk as she's too busy holding Jenny by the hands between her legs:: [23:28] ::takes a small step forward, Jenny's foot on her own moving with it:: [23:28] ::shakes her head:: Ms. D'Rall is a bit high-strung and undisciplined. But she is a useful and adaptive officer. [23:28] Jenny> ::giggles:: [23:28] ::kind of zoning out, chin on her hand:: [23:30] ::Baby-walks Jenny in this manner over to her mother:: [23:31] I've never trusted overconfident people. [23:31] ::sighs heavily, her eyes glossing over a bit:: [23:32] ::cocks her head to one side:: Yes. [23:32] ::nods slowly:: [23:32] ::lets Jenny clamp onto her mother's leg before heading back to her seat:: [23:33] ::looks down at Jenny and smiles slightly:: Hi sweetie [23:33] Do you trust me, Commander? [23:34] About what? [23:34] In general. Would you say that I am a person worthy of your trust? [23:35] ::feels a crawling in her stomach, a sort of unpleasant sensation that isn't hunger or thirst, but just there:: [23:36] ;:looks at maiko:: are you feeling alright? [23:36] ::takes a deep breath before answering:: Trust is such a relative thing. I would trust you completly if you told me that over my shoulder, Savant was standing to leave. If you said, however, that she had D`Rall by the throat, I would probably have to look for my self, before being convinced. [23:36] :closes her eyes briefly to clear the pain: It's nothing. Just a little upset stomach. [23:37] ::pulls out a medical tricorder and hands jenny to savant, going over to maiko and scanning:: how bad? [23:37] ::nods:: An interesting perspective. [23:37] Do you trust me in regards to the situation with the Admiral? [23:37] ::Savant bounces Jenny up and down idly as she watches:: [23:37] Jenny> ::giggles:: [23:39] Hmmm... ::reads a mild rise in temperature and an off metabolism:: [23:40] ::again, takes a moment to respond:: No. Well I can say that it's not something I'll think about. Not that you very well aren't right, it's just...a big accusation to take on faith. [23:40] It's nothing. Just a mild upset stomach. I've had it on and off the last few weeks. [23:40] Oh really.. any other symptoms? ::looks at her:: [23:40] <> [23:41] ::Shrugs:: Haven't really felt the need to eat lately. Kinda hard to sleep. Nothing serious. Probably just still a little jumpy from Xanadu. [23:41] Want anything to help you sleep? Maybe settle your stomach too. [23:41] ::nods:: I am seeking proof myself. In fact, that is all I am truly seeking - the truth. What happened to the Admiral that day? Has it changed him, or am I mistaken? I think that you can respect my curiousity as an investigator and a gatherer of intelligence. [23:42] Ohh, of course. I'd also love to hear about anything you come up with. [23:43] ::smiles:: I would never ask you to take such vague and outlandish impressions on blind faith. I have learned that faith that is blind is faith that is foolish. [23:45] ::notices jenny yawning again:: I think I need to get this little one to bed. ::picks up jenny and looks to maiko:: If the pain gets any worse go to sickbay alright? [23:46] ::nods:: Will do ::half-comittedly saying that:: [23:46] ::takes jenny in her arms and looks at savant:: time for me to go. ::smiles and stands:: goodnight [23:46] That's the problem, though. How's one to know blind faith from a more objective type? [23:46] Good night Lauren. [23:46] ::smiles and waves at Lauren and jenny:: good night you two [23:47] ::nods and walks out with a yawning Jenny:: [23:47] Nite Nite Jenny ::Smiles:: [23:47] <> [23:47] <> [23:47] *** Lauren is now known as Natty [23:47] <<...slash Natty>> [23:47] *** Quits: Natty (Natty@host-66-81-215-243.rev.o1.com) (Quit: So many Men....so little Asprin!) [23:48] ::grins, turning to Savant:: Would give anything to know what the look on your face was when you realized you were the last one on the course. [23:49] ::Savant shrugs and calls up a holographic image of her cockpit... the look on Savants' face was actually entirely neutral the entire time:: [23:49] I do not know. I am - something of a skeptic myself. [23:50] No, I don't suppose you take very much on faith, either. [23:50] ::rolls eyes humoredly:: You know what I meant Savant. ::chuckle:: I think there's a fair bit of irony in your victory, having gone out there to help all of us out and instead being the one to win it for all of us. [23:51] ::she grinned widely:: Well, the best way to help the team win is to win yourself, right? [23:53] I - my father is a great believer in an ancient religious movement from Earth. He was raised in the Baptist sect of the Christian religion. He tried to instill his beliefs in me, but they didn't fit with what I could see of the universe. [23:55] ::chuckle:: [23:55] So what's the deal with Dr Jeckyl and Miss Hyde over there? ::motions at Tal and Kari:: [23:56] hmm? Oh, they're just wasting time, I think. [23:56] Religious beliefs are an entirely different matter. I find it almost a shame that those ideals have lost so much appeal in the past few houndred years. [23:57] Sure they're not trying to figure out ways to get back at us for placing in the top three? [23:58] ::nods:: My father's beliefs, his faith in the rightness of them, drive him. Or at least, they used to. [00:00] I envy him, then. Purpose is a terribly hard thing to find on your own. [00:00] ::Shrugs:: let them try. It'll be good for morale ^_^ and besides, I'm immune. [00:02] I believe that he has lost some of that sense of purpose since we made the transition here. Since we learned about Xanadu and her secrets. He has always been a strong and moral man. But as of late, he has become a twisted and corrupted version of himself. He has shown no outward signs of the faith he once held dear. [00:02] It is almost as if learning of the future death of the Federation was the moment that he himself died. [00:02] ::Frowns:: Might your opinion be just a bit biased on this? [00:03] Great, that makes me feel safe. ::Droll sarcasm:: [00:03] ::cocks her head to once side again:: Entirely possible. [00:04] ::she grins and stands, patting maiko on the shoulder:: you'll get by ^_- remember, i'm an inexpensive accomplice [00:04] Yeah, but I can't do anything TO her unless she does something to me first. And it's the waiting for her to do something that wears you down. [00:05] ::she winks:: Just make it look like she's done something to you, that's all you need. [00:07] I am as corruptible as the next sentient being. But I do try to maintain objectivity when possible. It's been long enough since I've spoken with Admiral Wallace that I have had a chance to review his behavior from a less passionate standpoint. [00:07] ::blink:: That's... a good idea, but going a little too far. Even with your help, she'd eventually find out who was behind it. [00:07] ::Savant went translucent:: All part of the fun, dear! must go, ta ^_^ [00:08] Good enough for me. I'm willing to trust you on this matters. ::grins slightly:: [00:08] ::allows a half-smile to creep across her features:: [00:09] ::Savant winks out of existance with a grin:: [00:09] *** Quits: Savant (~mouse@h24-86-174-0.ed.shawcable.net) (Quit: ) [00:09] ::wry chuckle:: Bye Savant. [00:09] ::takes a look around the emptying lounge:: It's getting late, and I still have an appointment this evening with Dr. Reed to discuss a few matters of crew morale. [00:09] ::yawns, to no-one in paritcular:: I should go make sure Clarence got home alright. [00:10] ::gets up and leaves the lounge, but not before giving Tal a rather piercing stare:: [00:10] ::stands:: Alright. Have a good evening. [00:10] Gibson> ::laying on his bed, fully clothed except for one boot, laying on its side near its former occupant:: [00:10] ::arches an eyebrow:: Oh, I intend to do just that, Commander. [00:11] Something going on between you two? [00:11] There is no romantic attachment, if that is what you mean. [00:11] Ohh. Good. That would be..strange. [00:12] No no - the relationship is entirely physical. [00:12] ::shrugs:: Can't blame you for that. Though I'd think you could find a better participant. [00:14] He is sufficient if a bit unimaginative. [00:15] Stuborn? [00:15] Q> ::clucks her tongue at the sight of Clarence and gently eases him under the covers:: [00:16] In a way. He treats me as he would treat a human woman. A bit too gently at times. [00:17] Ahh. Well maybe you can make him mad. [00:18] Q> ::quietly changes and slides in next to him, kissing him on the forehead, then goes to sleep [00:18] To do that, one would need simply to play a recording of Dr. Dyson's voice, I would think. [00:18] *** Maiko is now known as Farrell_AFK [00:19] That could have unfortunate side effects. [00:20] Indeed. Still, the activity does provide much-need exercise as well as relief of sexual tension. Perhaps you would care to join us some time? [00:21] I doubt I'd have the time. I don't plan to stay aboard Coronado for long. [00:22] Returning to Cerberus? [00:22] Hopefully. Need to find a ride first. [00:22] *** Quits: Obs_Santiago (santiago@son-ts8-8.mlode.com) (Quit: chimonamidamonai. hai!) [00:25] I will see what we can manage. Perhaps we can bring Mt. Selay to Spock, as it were. [00:25] <> [00:27] Certinely an option. Something will present itself soon, though. [00:28] It always does. [00:28] Indeed. [00:28] (sim end) [00:28] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! =-= Three-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [00:28] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m