[21:02] let me know what's going on [21:02] plenty lots of people. [21:02] That's 7. [21:02] an evening on Reor`sa [21:02] Set after Coronado's arrival. I guess we assume something happens that gets the whole crew down there, huh? [21:03] yup [21:03] *** Brad is now known as Sieven [21:03] *** Mansky is now known as Somansky [21:03] so Drexler, Somansky and Brooks could all be hanging out [21:04] uh [21:04] *** Kari1 is now known as Brooks [21:05] anyways, you sorts out what you're doing ^_^ it's a pretty open sort of an aftersim [21:06] We ready? [21:06] *sim start* [21:06] *** 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!' [21:06] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:06] (yup ^_^) [21:06] <> [21:07] *** Joins: Prescot (Prescot@68.66.6.196) [21:07] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Prescot [21:07] (be in the club and you won't be isolated from us :p and there's three more to chat with. Four, including the prescot ^_^) [21:07] ::looks at the facade of the club as they approach:: nice looking place. [21:07] Q> ::at the D'rall house, which was rebuilt after the Pfhor bombardment during their final days on Reor, waiting on the porch for Zach:: [21:08] *** Zachery sets mode: +o Prescot [21:08] <> [21:08] What kind of music do they have? [21:08] ::Savant walked alongside, her arm hooked in his:: It sounds pretty raw. Then again. I've never really had much to judge by. [21:09] Q> ::walks up to the house, looking over the exterior:: Nice house. ::smiles:: [21:09] ::walking to this club place he's been hearing so much about:: [21:09] *** Sieven is now known as Duquesne [21:10] Q> ::smiles:: I wish I could show you more of it... but I came home and found out that in my father's absence it's not really... habitable. ::sighs:: Law enforcement turned the place upside down trying to find clues of where he disappeared to... and dinner isn't much of an option. Most of the food left spoiled long ago. [21:11] ::The white-haired Camelynian stood tall at the bar, drinking ale from a decorative mug, observing the behavior of the braid staff:: [21:12] Q> ::grimaces:: I'm sorry to hear that. Guess we'll have to find some place else to eat. Where would you like to go then? [21:12] Raw. ::walks through the front door, about to hand money to the cover table:: [21:12] Raw is okay. I suppose. ::She grinned:: there's no music that I dislike, really. It's all just another harmonic. [21:13] ::nods and gives the money to the guy, glancing at the bouncer:: [21:14] Q> ::gets up, brushing herself off from the dirt that had accumualted on the stoop:: There's a rather nice club not too far away from here, and it seems to be a nice day for a walk... [21:14] ::enters into the club, the music not quite to his liking as he grunts at the atmosphere, moving off to a side table and flagging down a waitress:: [21:14] Q> Sounds good to me. ::motions:: Lead on my dear. [21:16] ::Savant took Gibson's hand and dragged him towards the dance hall, soaking in the somewhat rowdy ambience:: [21:16] ::orders himself up an ale, watching with somewhat disbelief and amusement as Savant is seen dragging Gibson out with her to the dance floor:: [21:16] Nice! ::trying to speak over the noise:: I haven't been at a place like this since I was in my teens! [21:17] ::looks down the bar at Duquesne, eyeing the large cameylinian for a moment, before looking away:: [21:17] *> ::smiles and begins walking towards the monorail station:: I'm sorry you had to come out all this way for nothing. [21:17] ::Savant beamed back at him and replied in a shout as well:: I've never been to a club before! [21:18] *> ::shrugs:: When you're used to traveling in a starship, this really isn't that far at all. ::grins:: [21:18] what, never? ::starts to feel the rhythm, starting to move along to it:: [21:19] ::enters the club and takes a look around:: [21:19] *> ::can't help but smile despite the events that led them here to Reor:: I want to ask you something... and if you don't want to answer... you don't have to. [21:19] ::Savant isn't exactly a natural dancer, but is good with observation and a very quick learner:: Starfleet was never keen on letting their software out for a night on the town [21:19] *** Duquesne is now known as Brad [21:19] *> Alright. [21:19] ::laughs:: [21:19] move your arms around a little more. up, above your head. [21:20] < ((too bad, Brooks was about to pick you up)) [21:21] *> ::looks Zachery direct in the eyes:: Did you agree to leave Coronado because of your feelings for me, or because you thought it was the right thing to do? [21:22] ::Savant followed the instructions given her, quickly settling into the general rhythm of the crowd:: It's harder than it looks! [21:22] you'll get used to it. see? you're gettin' it! [21:23] here, now try this. ::spins his hands one around the other down from above his head to low in front of him, still moving to the music:: [21:23] *> ::looks back into Maiko's eyes:: I agreed because I have nothing to go back to, and I believe in living for the future, not the past. [21:23] ::She beamed back at him and mimicked the gesture - it was relatively easy to copy what someone else was doing. trying to avoid stepping on people, though, is more difficult:: [21:23] ::restrains the urge to chuckle at Savant's dancing, knowing full wel he could probably not do much better:: [21:24] *> ::smiles:: Darn. And for a while I was hopin' you'd stuck around jus' for lil' ol' me. ::Maiko grin:: [21:24] relax. don't think about where you are or who else is here. it's just you and the music [21:25] ::She leaned closer to reply to him, close enough that she could speak in a normal tone:: I'm just trying to avoid stepping on anyones' feet, or break these shoes... how do women wear these things? [21:25] ::moves behind Savant, putting one hand on her ribcage and the other on her hip, trying to get her to loosen up across the Z-axis:: [21:26] They'll move. They're fine. [21:26] *** Parts: Somansky (~JFav04@66-215-254-153.riv- eres.charterpipeline.net) [21:26] *> ::grins back:: You are a very large part of my decision. You should know that. ::starts walking again:: [21:27] *> ::follows alongside, the monorail station just ahead:: I just didn't want to be the only part. [21:27] ::she moved laterally and laughed to herself as she thought of something funny, though she doubted anyone else would think the same. She moved fluidly, but in a strangely hypnotic way - sort of like how the robotic arms on an assembly line move:: [21:29] *> ::checks the board briefly and confirms that this monorail is indeed leaving for the main part of the city and hops on:: You'll love this place. Noisy and wild. [21:30] ::slides his hands up her arms, moving with them and directing them ever-so-slightly:: [21:30] *> ::walks to the monorail and waits for Maiko to get in:: If I went back to the Milky Way, I would be going back to a past that is no longer a part of me. I see no reason to do that. [21:31] *> ::gives him a comforting hug:: [21:32] ::Savant allowed herself to be guided, closing her eyes and using more passive sensing system sto keep track of everything around her. She was still trying to understand the appeal that had drawn people to these places for centuries, and while she was enjoying writing the complicated movement script, she wasn't entirely sure that was it:: [21:32] *> ::smiles and hugs back:: It's alright. I've finally reached the point where I can let go. If I hadn't, I wouldn't be here with you. Let's go check out this club and have some fun, huh? [21:32] ::his hands slide down to her hips, resting on them and directing them to move a little more:: [21:34] ::Savant smirked a bit and leaned back so that she could speak closer to his ear, so that he could hear:: I think i understand why people always bring their dates to places like these now [21:34] *> ::grins, the monorail car powering and heading on its short run to the city:: Fun doesn't begin to describe this place. [21:34] *> No? Sounds like a real experience. ::chuckles:: [21:36] *> ::leaning against him, close to his ear:: Let's just say you should be prepared to talk like this all night, just lots louder. And I hope you're a good dancer, 'cause I'm not that good of one. [21:36] what, the excuse to touch them in public? i think you've sussed it, Holmes. [21:38] ::She grinned broadly at him and let it stay at that, closing her eyes agan and putting her attention back on the dancing:: [21:38] *> ::smirks:: I don't think I'll mind that, and as for the dancing, I'm not bad. I have spent many years in lounges. I've picked up a few things over the years. [21:38] I think another part, though, is that dancing is very freeing. People don't have to think here. They just let themselves move. [21:39] *> ::sly grin:: Well, I hope you'll be able to show me some good moves. ::feels the car begin to slow as it arrives at the city station:: [21:39] ::she didn't pause, but turned to face him so that she woudln't have to lean at such a restrictive angle to speak:: It seems like an awful lot of work to me [21:40] physical work. not mental work. at least, not for the fleshies. [21:40] you got a protocol written yet? [21:41] I'm just dancing freestyle right now, actually. ::she grinned:: [21:43] you're doing very well. [21:44] *> ::grins:: I guess that's something that will remain to be seen, isn't it? ::stands and offers his arm to her, accompanying her out of the train:: [21:44] ::Her smile took on a simpler tone:: Thank you... i'm afraid i'm going to break the shoes, but otherwise this is fun [21:44] i'm sure you're not. they're titanium, aren't they? [21:44] *> ::takes his arm happily and walks off with him, guiding him to the right:: I just hope it's still there. I haven't been to it in years. [21:45] *> Well, if it isn't we'll just find someplace else. It doesn't really matter to me as long as you're there. ::smiles:: [21:46] ::She looked down at her shoes, scanning them briefly as she did so. It was more difficult to talk while dancing, but she did't ahve to worry about being out of breath at least:: Nope.. normal. Made for someone who weighs less than I do. [21:46] *> ::grins as the club comes into view around the next street corner:: Keep saying things like that.... [21:47] *** Parts: Prescot (Prescot@68.66.6.196) [21:49] Come on. ::drags Savant, as he was dragged, off the dance floor and to an open table:: [21:50] ::It took her a moment to catch herself, switching from freescripting to a more automated walk cycle, following him off of the dance floor:: [21:51] *> ::leaves the sentiment unfinished as she deftly handles the cover charge and the two are admitted into the club:: [21:51] let's sit for a second. [21:52] It is a lot of effort, isn't it? [21:52] it is for you. [21:52] but i've got a few tips. first, take off the shoes. [21:53] I was thinking the same thing. ::she bent down and took off her shoes, setting them on the table:: [21:53] ::enters the club with Maiko and looks around, blinking slightly at the flashing lights and loud music:: You're right. It's definately lively! [21:53] ::grins as she guides him over towards the tables:: You'll love the food too! [21:54] second, you're doing fine out there. just try not to think so much. [21:55] ::She grinned, not sure what exactly he meant, but doing her best to follow along. Too much thinky, check.:: [21:55] which, i realize is impossible, but i want you to try to simulate it. [21:55] ::She beamed:: I'll try [21:56] ::looking around, half expecting to see old friends, is surprised to instead spot several Coro crewmembers at the club:: [21:57] We'll see about that. You know how picky I am. ::looks around, spotting Savant and Gibson, Brooks, and a few others he knows:: [21:58] now, we'll sit here and order drinks, then head back out there to test what we've learned. [21:58] ::grins, lets Zachery decide where they'll sit:: [21:59] ::She chuckled:: ooo, a test. What do I get if I pass? [22:00] ::spots a table for two off to the side and heads over, pulls out a chair, and helps her sit, then takes his own:: [22:00] ::spoke silently, knowing that Savant could read lips:: [22:01] ::chuckles:: You know, I'm going to be absolutely spoiled spending the rest of my life with you. [22:02] ::Her smile splitinto a devilish grin, and she teased:: And what sort of remedial studies do I have to take if I don't pass the test? [22:02] Nothing wrong with that. I promise not to let you get too fat with all those delicasies I cook though. ::looks up as a waitress approaches:: [22:02] same thing. [22:02] ::smiles:: [22:03] ::she smirked:: Sounds like a foregone conclusion then. [22:04] ::chuckles as she glances over the menu briefly, ordering her usual fare:: [22:04] well, upon further consideration, if you fail, i think we'll do the reverse. [22:05] ::looks at the menu and orders a sampler plate and a bottle of good Re'orsan wine, chilled:: [22:05] ::She leaned forward and rested her elbow ont he table and her chin in her hand, grinning mirthfully:: That's what I figured. [22:06] ::having gotten that out of the way, just sits there staring into his eyes:: [22:07] you'd better watch yourself, my fine student, or i may fail you before the test begins. ::takes a mock-serious pose at that:: [22:08] ::she grins devilishly:: you're supposed to encourage your students to *pass* my dear. [22:08] didn't Machiavelli say it's better to be feared than loved as a leader? [22:08] anyway, you ready to get back out there? [22:08] ::She sprang back up onto her feet deftly:: [22:09] ::stares back, smiling warmly, and reaches across the table to take her hand and squeeze it gently:: So I guess you'll be staying at my place tonight then? I certainly wouldn't want you going back there to sleep if it's in such a state. [22:10] ::stands and walks with her onto the dance floor again, another raucous song shaking the house:: [22:10] ::smirks, not breaking her gaze:: That depends, your bed big enough? [22:10] ::chuckles:: I think we can manage. ::winks:: [22:11] ::Savant wends her way into the crowd along with Gibson, stopping once she had found a place with a bit of room, enough to get into anyways:: [22:12] ::blushes:: That sounds... accomodating. ::grin:: [22:14] ::reaches over and brushes his hand against her cheek lightly:: You look beautiful when you blush Maiko. ::pauses:: Shall we dance while we wait for our food to arrive? [22:14] ::stands near her, watching as she starts to move:: [22:14] ::smiles dreamily:: I thought you'd never ask.. [22:15] ::Savant starts from the top again, taking cues from the people dancing around her:: [22:15] ::stands and gently pulls her to her feet and leads her onto the dance floor:: [22:16] ::dances closer to her, working on her energy and trying to follow her lead:: [22:16] ::follows along, a bit nervous as it's been some time since she's danced:: [22:17] ::moves into position in front of her, smiling into her eyes, and starts to move to the music:: [22:18] ::It doesn't take long for her to start relaxing and innovating - once she's built up a good enough library of scripts, she can settle in to playing around with them and modifying them:: [22:18] ::falters for a second, but picks up the beat of the song and begins accompanying his moves:: [22:20] ::nods at her:: That's it my dear. You're doing fine. ::moves across the dance floor, his hips swaying to the beat as she stares into her eyes:: All you need is a little practise. [22:22] ::Blushes:: What I need is better control over my own body... ::her hand unconsciously reaches up and brushes the bypass unit on her neck; walking and running is something she can do normally now, but more complex motions like dancing...:: [22:22] ::moves with her, amazed at her progress, but keeping eye contact in just the right way:: [22:23] ::Savant keeps her eyes closed as she's dancing, adsorbing the throng of dancers as a whole.. though she opens her eyes once to glance at him sidelong, then again as she dances closer with a grin:: [22:24] ::pulls her a little closer:: Maybe we could check into that later. I'm sure there are doctors here that might be able to help you. [22:26] ::shrugs, concentrating on her movements:: There's not that much more that can be done, though most of the people who wanted to go back to the Milky Way like to remind me that medical technology there is far better than "this wasteland"'s. [22:29] Don't let them get to you. There are a lot of hard feelings around right now. Things will settle down eventually. ::moves across the floor, still looking in her eyes as they move together:: [22:30] I'm not sure they ever will... ::suddenly sees Gibson and Savant dancing together out the corner of her eye:: Sometimes bad blood between two sides never goes away... [22:33] ::sighs:: I hope that's not true in this case, but I know what you mean. I've seen it happen before, in other places, other times. [22:33] ::forces herself to look away from Gibson and the failures of her past, to the good things she had going now and in her future:: [22:34] ::pulls her close as the song ends and kisses her gently, then moves over to her ear:: I think our dinner has arrived. [22:35] ::fairly melts in his arms, but manages to stay upright long enough to get to the table:: [22:37] ::continues to move with Savant, still watching her face as she danced to the continuing beat:: [22:39] ::helps her to her seat and then takes his again, looks over his plate and takes a cautious bite:: [22:39] ::works away on the salad she ordered, a creamy soup waiting just off to the side:: [22:41] ::chews thoughtfully and then starts eating in earnest, finding the taste to his liking, although he could probably make it better ;):: [22:41] ::in between bites:: You like? [22:44] ::leans close:: You wanna take off? Catch some dinner? [22:45] ::nods:: It's not bad. Could use just a touch more seasoning, but it's not bad at all. ::smile and eats some more:: [22:46] ((gwar, gimme a few please...)) [22:46] ::chuckles:: You should see if they'd let you into the kitchen to do some cooking. If we settle down that is... [22:48] ::chuckles:: Yeah, I'm sure the chef would appreciate that. How fast do you want to be thrown out of this place? ::winks:: As for settling down, that remains to be seen. Whatever we do, we do it together. [22:49] ::nods, her face in agreement, but her eyes uncertain - she's troubled by what she can do for work outside of flying:: [22:50] ::sees the look:: What is it? [22:51] It's my future. I'm... not sure just what it involves... but if I don't get assigned to a ship, I won't be able to fly. [22:52] Even if I reopened my air cargo business... there's no need for it. The Starfleet ships managed to get transporters to work for the most part on Reor. [22:52] And flying is your life. I understand. No use borrowing trouble though is there? Let's just take one day at a time and see how it goes. [22:53] ::nods:: As long as I'm with you, I'm positive I'll survive whatever comes my way. [22:56] <<::sigh:: I hate to do this, but I need to get to sleep for work. We at a wrapping-up point or not?>> [22:56] <> [22:56] A dark look flits across his face, but quickly dissipates:: Right now, I think we can both use a vacation. [22:56] <> [22:57] <> [22:57] *** Maiko is now known as Farrell_AFK [22:58] <> [22:58] *sim end* [22:58] *** 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!' [22:58] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m