[21:23] *Sim start* [21:23] *** 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!' [21:23] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:24] ::Savant was sitting in her place in the lounge. She practically owned that couch, no one else seemed to sit at it but her. Hologrqams swarmed about her like butterflies as she worked:: [21:25] ::enters the lounge carrying 2 plates piled high with brownies and sets them on the bartop:: [21:25] ::grabs himself and glass of water and takes a seat somewhere:: [21:26] ::looks acros the bar and takes his ale from the tender there and cracks it open, sipping it and looking around the lounge as people begin to filter in:: [21:26] ::spies the brownies and walks up and grabs one:: [21:27] ::enters the lounge reading from a PADD - despite this managing to not knock into anyone or anything:: [21:27] ::Savant crosses her legs, the fact that she herself was a holgoram at this point becoming apparent in the way her clothing settled languaidly into place, a little too perfect. She hummed to herself quietly as she worked:: [21:27] ::nods at Prescot and moves over behind the bar, where he proceeds to make himself a large vanilla milkshake, planning to have it with some brownies:: [21:29] ::strolls over to the replicator and looks away from the PADD long enough to request a slice of tartberry pie:: [21:29] ::sips his ale and lets out a big yawns before stealing a browne and examining it:: [21:30] ::She gestured briefly with her hands, very amused with the image that it conjured- she was a composer of information, with bits as her notes:: [21:30] ::glances over and sees Maiko and grins, then makes her a large chocolate milkshake, grabs a few brownies and the shakes and makes his way towards her:: Hello. [21:30] ::takes a bite of the brownie, nods to Zachery in approval of the taste:: [21:31] ::looks over her shoulder having picked up the pie, plate and fork:: Hi Zach ::smiles:: [21:32] ::catches Somansky's nod out of the corner of his eye, nods back and then turns to smile back at Maiko:: I made you a chocolate shake. [21:32] Thanks, but I'm not really thirsty. Hungry though. You ever tried a tartberry pie? [21:33] ::grabs his drink and takes a seat at the bar:: [21:33] No I haven't. ::looks around the lounge:: Anyone care for a chocolate milkshake? [21:34] ::shakes his head at the offer:: [21:35] ::she smiled in return to Zachery's question and replied simply:: sorry. No mouth right now. [21:36] You should, they're quite good. Or at least I think so. ::grins as she takes a seat, PADD in front of her:: [21:36] ::nods at Somansky:: Congradulations Lieutenant ::smiles at the man:: [21:37] ::smiles back:: Thank you sir. Just glad to be amongst the ranks of the commissioned now. [21:37] ::looks at the two large glasses and shrugs:: Guess I'll have to drink both of them. Can't let it go to waste. ::turns back to Maiko:: I'll try it. Mind if I join you? [21:38] ::chuckles:: Good to have you... ::motions at the brownie:: Good? [21:38] ::Savant continued to hum a little diddy to herself as she worked, planning whatever it was she was doing. The webwork of data she was poring over was unintelligible:: [21:39] ::chuckles:: No, not at all. Might not be much of a conversationalist tonight though. Commander Tal's assignment. ::gestures at the PADD:: [21:39] ::nods:: Yes, yes. Very good indeed. [21:39] ::sets down the 2 drinks and the brownies and nods:: Pretty heavy stuff? [21:42] ::shrugs:: Sun Tzu's "Art Of War". Autobiography of James T. Kirk. Starfleet Officer's Manual, complete down to every regulation I've never cared about. So yeah, I guess so. [21:42] ::pipes up form her corner:: would you like me to get you the abridged academy notes, Maiko? [21:43] ::nods:: Good stuff though [21:43] No, somehow I have a feeling she's keeping an eye on the computer library files to make sure I don't "cheat" like that. [21:43] ::chuckles slightly and nods:: Sounds like fun. You know, I'll agree to try that pie if you'll try one of my brownies. ::points at them:: Deal? [21:44] ::she smirks:: She wont' see things that I don't want her to see. [21:44] ::shrugs:: Sure. ::reaches over and grabs a brownie:: [21:45] ::grins and walks to the replicator, makes himself a piece of tartberry pie and returns to the table, pulls out a chair and sits:: [21:46] ::takes a bite out of the brownie and sighs, closing her eyes:: I'm going to become an old fat woman if you keep feeding me like this. [21:47] ::grins and has a large bite:: Indeeed. [21:47] ::raises an eyebrow at that:: Me? If I recal correctly you're the one that dragged me here to try that chocolate brownie, ice cream and fudget dessert! I'm only returning the favor. [21:48] <> [21:48] ::grin:: Touche. ::looks at the PADD then looks over her shoulder at the door:: I keep expecting her to come in and throw more reading on me. [21:48] <> [21:48] <> [21:52] *** Quits: Aggie (~aggie@dialup-216-40-239-69.ev1.net) (Quit: "Uh,... is this Texas or is it Hell?" "Matter of opinion." "Is there a difference?" "Hard to tell." -Job: A Comedy of Justice, Robert A. Heinlein) [21:52] Heh. I hope not. ::takes a bite of his pie:: [21:53] ::sighs, reading the Kirk autobiography:: No wonder his superiors thought he was nuts. Greek gods, space ameobas, claims of time travel... [21:54] ::Savant is spending a good deal of concentration on one particular item... though it appears that she's playing pick-up-sticks more than anything. She commented absently:: The Milky way has its own brand of strange, Maiko. [21:55] ::nods and chews his pie thoughtfully:: Hmmm, interesting flavor. [21:57] ::rolls eyes:: No, we just have the Watchers and the eerie feeling of being watched all the time. A Traxati worldlife. The Taer of course, and the Kami ships. And your basic civlization-crushing domineering civlization. [21:58] ::sips his shake and smiles at Savant, wondering what she's doing:: [21:58] ::hears Maiko:: You left out the Ventu [21:58] Glad you like it Zach. It's something of an acquired taste I've been told. [21:58] ::shrugs:: Yes, the Ventuu too. [21:59] ::She shrugged and grinned:: Every galaxy has their own level of weird. The entire galaxy of M21, or "Qel-jot" as they call it, is a congregation of semi-intelligent lifeforms that roam the galaxy like celestial manatee. [21:59] ::eats another bite:: Well, I've tasted a lot of things. This is different, but definitely not bad. I can see how some people wouldn't like it though. [22:00] ::starts working on her own pie, scrolling through the biography:: This would read a lot better if he'd stop discussing all the women he met. [22:01] ::laughs at that:: Yeah, that Kirk was a real lady's man. [22:01] ::she grinned, still not looking up from ehr work but commenting nonetheless:: There's two entire chapters devoted to that. [22:01] ... ::having just heard Savant:: M21? Um... oh. That thing you do. ::shudders:: [22:02] ::sips his shake again and eats some more pie:: [22:03] that what? [22:03] ::shrugs:: How do you know about something in another galaxy? [22:03] Beckmann translations, mostly. [22:05] ::shiver:: [22:05] ::she nodded sagely:: It's a little creepy, I agree. [22:05] Creepy... it doesn't begin to describe it. [22:06] ::She smirked: i don't even know how to begin to describe it. [22:06] Unnatural? Disturbing? [22:07] i'm not a natural creature, Maiko. [22:07] ::she grinned despite herself:: i'm a computer program. I thought i made that fairly apparent [22:09] ::shakes her head:: A computer program doesn't eat or drink. My helm console certainly doesn't talk to me when its bored. I've never had a turbolift mention reading Kirk's autobiography. [22:09] :;she shrugged:: you haven't met a lot of computer programs. [22:09] And the day a shuttle decides to fill quiet time with a hobby is the day I stay planetbound for life. [22:10] ::shrugs:: You're human enough to me. And humans can't see across galaxies. [22:10] ::finishes his pie and picks up a brownie, bites into it and smiles:: [22:12] ::After a beat, Savants' skin shuddered and seemed to puff into a cloud of multicoloured light. While she still looked vaguely savant-like, she looked anything but human. er voice was hers, but disembodied and multiharmonic.:: Still human enough for you? [22:13] ::watches, fascinated:: [22:14] ::shrugs:: I could go up to sickbay and have the doc graft a third arm if I wanted to. [22:14] A little makeup and tampering with DNA, I could be just about anything. Doesn't change the fact my soul is quite human. [22:14] True, but i'd liek to see you grow one yourself [22:15] If I studied really hard and had the right equipment, sure. [22:16] I can't make myself omnipresent though. [22:16] Maiko.. ahve you ever seen me when i'm running on fewer processors? Say, from a tricorder network, or a shuttlecraft? [22:18] ::grin:: Have you ever seen me hopelessly drunk? [22:18] <> [22:18] :;she smirked:: it isn't pretty. But it's also not at all the same. [22:19] ::listens with amusement as he eats his brownie slowly:: [22:20] Lesser power, lesser working brain cells. ::shrugs:: Seems a straight-up conversion [22:20] Still doesn't change the fact that I don't know what's going on in the next compartment over, much less the next galaxy or three. [22:21] It's just... wrong. ::shrugs, turns back to the PADD:: You know, I sure hope this guy faced a shipload of paternity lawsuits over what he did. [22:21] ::leans back in his chair and props his feet up, relaxing as he finishes his brownie and starts sipping his shake again:: [22:21] He gets all upset that he looses his son and yet the man probably had another thirty or so by other women alone. [22:22] ::Savant let the holograms around her drop, and re-formed into the regular image she was accustomed to. A quick program later, and she had set up a timer to limit her to one processor for a set period of time. it was an experiment and demonstration:: [22:22] ::looks down at the table and shifts uncomfortably in his seat suddenly, his face unreadable:: [22:23] ::The hologram fizzled and immediately her expression changed, her eyes widening and her mouth opening slightly as she looked about the room, blinking:: [22:24] ::shakes her head laughing:: I still can't believe this guy got promoted to Admiral, much less Captain. If he could get that high up, then I should damn well be admiral of the entire fleet. [22:25] ::Her eyes fixed on the table with the cluster of people around it and she smiled briefly:: Hello. [22:25] ::is lost in thought and doesn't seem to hear her:: [22:29] ::shakes her head:: I think the only part of this book I even agree with is that first rule of time travel of his: Don't. [22:33] ::stares morosely at the table as he drains his glass, slurping at the end but seeming not to notice that either:: [22:35] If the rest of what I have to read is this bad, to heck with the training... ::sighs:: [22:35] ::puts the PADD back down on the table, taking the last bite of her pie:: Tell me there's no more she can throw at me that's that bad.. [22:37] ::looks towards Savant questioningly:: [22:38] ::Savant blinks and gives Maiko something of a vacant smile, and repeats:: Hello. [22:38] ::blinks and looks around a bit, shakes his head and grabs another brownie:: [22:39] ::sigh:: If you're trying to make a point, all someone needs to do is someone to give me a lobotamy or get me really drunk to be like that. [22:40] ::she blinks once and replies in her characteristically smooth tone. It didn't have the usual colour or inflection, however:: I'm sorry. I don't understand what that means. [22:41] ::looks a bit puzzled:: Savant? [22:41] Oh for crying out loud... [22:42] ::she turns and looks at Zachery:: Yes? [22:42] oh, hello. [22:44] (m) I like the other one better... [22:44] Only a human would have the ego to need to find a way to prove themselves not human. ::sighs and starts reading the "Art Of War" [22:46] ::she seemed to get honestly distressed:: the other what? Is there another program around somewhere? [22:47] ::this time manages a grin:: My mother would laugh if she heard me say this, but I'll say it anyways. Don't encourage her Zach. [22:47] No Savant. It was just an expression. Don't worry about it. ::starts to sip the other shake:: [22:48] Oh. I don't know that expression. [22:50] ::frowns, reading:: This can't be right. Why do I need to read this? So far it seems like a discussion on military tactics.... it's not like I want to transfer to the tactical department or the marines or anything... [22:51] Maybe you should ask Tal if you can skip that part? [22:51] ::Savant didn't get up so much as spring upwards, the hologram entirely ignoring the laws of physics it was supposed to be emulating as she looked over Maiko's shoulder:: what's that? [22:52] ::thumbs through the pages on the PADD, a little disturbed by Savant hovering over her shoulder:: No, it's all like this. [22:53] "A military force is established by deception, mobilized by gain, an adapted by division and combination." [22:53] How's THAT supposed to relate to officer training? [22:54] ::she twisted, looking first over one shoulder, then the other like a curious kid:: ooh, I know that file! ::She grabbed hold of the file and read through it quickly, apparently unaware of the flicker and fade that it caused in the padds' display:: [22:54] Hmmm. I'm not sure, I'm just a poor enlisted man. ::smiles:: [22:54] ::frowns as the PADD flickers:: What the... [22:55] are all of these files yours? You must like reading. [22:55] ::sighs, to Zach:: This is why I don't think I'll ever be a mother. [22:56] ::puts on a polite face:: Savant, sweetie, why don't you go sit down in that chair and read something, m'kay? [22:56] Okay. [22:56] ::stands abruptly, grabbing the empty plates and taking them to the replicator:: Excuse me... [22:57] ::She flitted off to her seat in the same manner that she left it, and Maikos' padd continued to flicker and humm eratically:: [22:58] ::inwardly sighs, having heard THAT line about reading more than enough times from her mother growing up:: [22:59] ::wry grin:: Then again... now IS a good time to strike back... [23:00] Oh Savaaaaaant.... [23:00] ::drops them in the replicator and then walks over to the bar, rounds it and starts cleaning up, his movements a bit stiffer then normal for some reason:: [23:01] ::Savant looks over from hear seat, her attention entirely captivated by Maiko's call:: [23:02] ::starts washing the glasses and other utensils, making a little more noise then he normally does as he dries them and sets them in their places:: [23:05] *** Quits: Santiago (breathless@C9-dhcp-22-48.resnet.ucsc.edu) (Quit: what day is it, again?) [23:06] You know the Admiral? You told me you love him. Well, he told me the other day he loves you but that he's too shy to admit it. I think if you went up there and talked to him about it - maybe gave him a kiss - he'd be able to talk about it. [23:07] <> [23:07] ::savant blinks a few times. That sort of input was particularily difficult to digest in her limited state. She eventually replied helplessly:: I'm sorry, I don't think i understand. [23:07] <> [23:07] ::walks over to Savant:: You love the Admiral, right? [23:08] <> [23:08] ::Her rather vacant expression split into a broad grin to reply:: [23:09] ::reaches for a shelve to put a glass away, but drops it instead, frowning as it falls to the floor and shatters:: [23:09] <<*shelf>> [23:09] Well, he's to shy to say he loves you. [23:09] ::she blinks a few times:: he loves me? [23:09] Yes, he does. [23:10] ::trying to hold back her usual Maiko grin:: [23:10] You know what people in love do, right? [23:10] ::Her grin got even wider, turning into a smile so broad and dazzling that it even made Maiko's patented smile pale in comparison:: [23:10] ::it fell away afer a brief second:: No. [23:11] Well, they like to kiss and touch each other. [23:11] . . . oh. ::she paused and looked downwards, thinking this over:: But, I haven't got a mouth or hands. [23:12] ::sighs and cleans up the glass, tosses it in the recycler and then tosses the towel in the cleaner, then walks around and takes the tablecloths off the tables and tosses them in as well:: [23:12] Well you could let him see you without clothes. He would like that. [23:12] But.. i haven't got clothes. [23:13] ::face-faults:: Alright. Well, you should at least go to him and tell him you love him too. [23:15] ::She sat there for a few more moments longer, apparently thinking - the vacant look on her face seemed to be her "thinking"expression. It lit up after awhile:: Oh! I think I understand. Like this? ::The holograms' clothing disappeared in a flash of light, without any warning:: [23:16] ::rolls her eyes, keeping her gaze on her face and not anything else while moving to block Zach's view of her:: Yes, like that. He would enjoy that. [23:17] ::does a double glance, then goes back to logging his report, in half disbelief:: [23:17] Go see the Admiral like that and tell him you love him. [23:18] ::The hologram resumed it's more modest appearance after a few moments, as she replied:: okay. Thank you. [23:18] ::turns around and starts walking back to the table, sees Savant and blushes deeply, turning away quickly:: [23:18] ::smiles:: No, thank you. [23:19] But, I didnt' do anything for you. [23:19] Yes you did. ::smiles:: [23:19] ::Savant disappeared with a BANG and a flash of light as the holographic containment fields collapsed:: [23:20] ::can't contain her laughter anymore:: Oh dear.... [23:20] ::between laughs:: I'm going to the very special hell for doing that... but I can't out-prank her the rest of the time... [23:21] ::sits back down, still chuckling:: [23:21] ::turns back around, his face still flushed and looks at Maiko:: [23:22] Sorry Zach. I couldn't resist getting back for some of the pranks she's pulled on me. [23:22] I just hope she doesn't hate me for it. She really should let him know. [23:22] ::nods:: I can understand that. It was just a bit...surprising to see her like that... ::sits in his chair and shakes his head:: [23:23] ::chuckle:: Well let's just say if she understood my suggestions, the admiral is getting a VERY special wake-up call right about now. [23:24] ::nods slowly:: Have you considered the possibility that he might not mind too much? [23:25] ::nods:: Certainly. I know she loves him, and I'm sure half the men on this ship are in love with her in some way or another. They'd make an interesting couple. [23:26] It's as much a prank as it is a shove to Savant. You can't sit around in love with someone and not let them know. [23:26] ::nods:: She's very special... ::falls silent:: [23:26] *** Quits: Savant (~mouse@h24-66-44-227.ed.shawcable.net) (Quit: ) [23:26] Besides. ::shows him the PADD:: It got her out of my files. [23:28] That's true. I guess I should leave you to your reading. It's been interrupted long enough. ::stands and looks around the lounge, wondering what to do next:: [23:28] ::shakes head:: I need a break from this stuff anyways. [23:29] ::puts the PADD down on the table:: [23:29] Oh. Um...ok. ::sits back down and drums his fingers on the table, his thoughts a jumble:: [23:30] You seem a little distracted today... [23:30] ::clears his throat and looks at her:: Do I? [23:31] Well, you dropped that glass earlier for starters. [23:31] ::nods:: Yes, that was a bit clumsy wasn't it? [23:35] ::shrugs:: Like I said, distracted. [23:36] ::nods again and then jumps up:: I should make another one! ::quickly makes his way to the replicator, makes another glass and carries it behind the bar, setting it on the shelf carefully:: [23:37] ...oookay. [23:38] Maybe you've had too much sugar... [23:39] ::returns slowly to his seat and settles into it:: No. I'm just...nervous? ::looks puzzled:: That doesn't make sense. Maybe it is too much sugar? I could get get a tricorder and check? [23:40] ::chuckle:: I think what you need is some time off to relax. You've been nothing but busy the last few weeks. [23:40] ::shrugs:: I like to keep busy. It keeps my mind off of...other things. [23:41] You can't hide from yourself forever though. [23:43] ::looks at her and shakes his head:: I know that. There are times that I sit and contemplate, but lately...I don't know. I guess I've been struggling with something and I'm not sure how to find the answer. [23:44] Well, you could talk to someone about it. Keeping it to yourself certainly doesn't seem to be working. [23:45] *** Parts: Somansky (Somansky@66-215-158-161.riv- mres.charterpipeline.net) [23:47] ::nods and sighs:: That's true. Oddly enough, although I find it easy to listen to other people here. ::motions to the lounge:: I don't find it the most comfortable place to talk about myself. Too many ghosts lurking in the shadows maybe? [23:49] ::shrugs:: So you have to find that place first I guess. Sounds like you need a trip to the holodeck [23:51] Nah. I need a trip to my kitchen. That's where I always seem to feel the most at ease. When I'm mixing and baking and covered in eggs and flour. ::chuckles:: [23:52] ::grin:: Everyone has their spot I suppose. Mine's hiking in the wilderness or flying. [23:53] ::nods:: I have the where...now I only need the who? That's a bit harder. [23:54] Well, if I can be of some help, just holler. ::yawns:: It's time for me to catch some shut eye. I'm sure I'm going to be woken up early tomorrow to explain about Savant. ::wry grin:: [23:55] ::stands:: Yeah, I better go to before I break any more glasses. Take some brownies with you. You can freeze them and eat them in the brig. ::winks:: [23:56] What, I don't rate delivery? ::grin:: [23:56] ::grins back:: Alright, if you do wind up in the brig I'll bring you some. [23:57] Thanks. You get some sleep ::smiles, giving him a pat on the shoulder before heading out:: [23:58] You too. Goodnight. ::picks up his brownies, nods at Prescot and heads out as well:: [23:59] <> [23:59] <> [00:00] *** Parts: Prescot (Prescot@wa-longview7a-a-105.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [00:00] *** Zachery is now known as Cloaked [00:00] <> [00:00] *** 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!' [00:00] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m [00:00] *** Maiko` is now known as Farrell [00:01] <<::bows and vanishes::>>