[21:43] Heh, we could play poker :) [21:43] feel free [21:43] *sim start* [21:43] *** 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!' [21:43] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:43] <> [21:44] ::having just entered the holodeck, pauses in the door while she takes in the sight:: [21:44] <> [21:44] ::Savant was sitting in a lounge near the blackjack tables, holding what looked like a margerita and looking rather stunning in her eveningwear. Damn, did she make that dress look good:: [21:45] <> [21:45] ::wanders around aimlessly:: [21:45] *** Aggie is now known as Velorna [21:46] ::walks in and eyes around:: [21:46] ::eases her way along a corridor:: [21:46] *** Brad is now known as Sieven [21:46] ::is sitting at one of the blackjack tables near SAvant and eyes his cards in his hand before tapping the table to stand:: [21:46] ::sits with Savant, quiet, watching the crowd:: How do I get lured into these odd little... trips... [21:47] ::takes a seat at the blackjack table next to Prescot:: [21:47] ::she grinned a lopsided grin and replied in a good humoured conversational tone:: Because you can never say no to me, Sieven. [21:47] *** Joins: Chris` (~ccatt@ool-182f7246.dyn.optonline.net) [21:47] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +o Chris` [21:47] ::finds the others and joins them at the blackjack table:: Well this is certainly interesting. Where is this again? [21:47] *** Chris` is now known as Daren [21:47] Or I'm extremely bored more than is good for me. [21:47] ::approaches the holodeck and leans against the bulkhead:: [21:47] well, yes, that too [21:48] ::nods at Somanksky:: Lieutenant... ::watches as he flips over a 19, only to watch the dealer bust at 24:: [21:48] ::enters the lounge, dressed entirely in black, including the cap that's placed on his head, and wearing a pair of dark mirrored shades:: [21:48] ::is wearing a black suit, somehow convinced to be in- character:: [21:48] *** Joins: Kari (~kari@132.170.34.140) [21:48] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Kari [21:48] ::puts out some cash for the next hand:: Let me try me luck at this. [21:48] *** Joins: Santiago (breathless@C9-dhcp-22-48.resnet.ucsc.edu) [21:48] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +v Santiago [21:48] ::sighs heavily:: Computer, open door. [21:48] ::strolls in wearing his uniform, wondering just what all the buzz is about:: [21:48] ::she grinned her dazzling smile:: But you still can't say no to me. [21:49] Maybe so. ::takes a sip of what appears to be a martini...uncharacteristic beverage for him:: [21:49] ::glances around and heads for the bar, orders a stiff drink and then takes a seat at a table in a darkened corner of the room:: [21:49] ::notices everyone and the cards tables nearby:: Well, isn't that something? [21:50] ::she chuckled and grinned widely:: I'm sorry. This atmosphere is far from good for me.Oh, hello Captain. Good of you to join us, Sir. [21:50] Luck has very little to do with it... Its like stratiegy... ::pulls back his winings and leaves 25 on the bet marker:: [21:50] ::nods:: I heard talk in the corridor. ::looks down at his uniform:: I came on a whim, didn't have much time to prepare. [21:51] What's to prepare? [21:51] ::slips into the casino and sighs in relief at the lighter gravity:: [21:51] ::shrugs:: Yeah, but luck can kill you sometimes here. [21:51] ::is dressed in her usual casual clothing - jeans and a flannel shirt:: [21:52] ::grins:: Everyone just looks so...dressed up. [21:52] ::puts a few of the newly recieved chip on the marker:: [21:52] ::flips a poker chip into the air and catches it, doing so repeatedly, the chip floating in the lower gravity:: [21:52] ::pulls a holoalbum from his jacket pocket and starts flipping through it as he slowly sips his drink:: [21:52] ::ventures over to the cashiers cage, and gets some gambling chips:: [21:53] ::follows Daren, intrigued, and gets some chips herself:: [21:53] ::nods and watches the dealer, deal:: [21:53] ::moves across the floor to the table:: So, this is the get together Savant had in mind this evening. [21:53] ::Savant is decidedly not in normal clothing tonight. she's got a black evening gown on, and is leaning against a baby grand piano beside some chairs and a couch. It's a classy looking place overall:: [21:54] ::gets his cards:: [21:54] ::looks around:: This is very similar to a program of my own Ihave stored in ships memory...this should operate similarly, although I don't overtly recognize the surroundings. [21:54] ::stands up and moves over to the blackjack table:: [21:54] ::settles easily into a chair at the table beside D'Rall:: Computer, gaming chips to my location. [21:54] ::takes a seat:: You know, many ships back home have weekly, or even nightly poker games. [21:54] ::looks to Maiko:: I didn't know you were the gambling type... ::grins:: Except behind the helm console, that is... [21:55] ::nods at the Commodore as he comes over:: Sir. ::looks at his cards for a moment:: [21:55] ::closes the album with a sigh and slips it back in his pocket, then takes a long pull on his drink:: [21:55] ::takes a seat just before Tal sits, shrugging:: I watched pilots back at one of my favorite hangouts on Reor. I'm not all that knowledgable. [21:55] <> [21:55] ::sees his hand. . .12. . .frowns, checks to see what the dealer has:: [21:56] ::glances at the Captain tiredly:: Good evening, sir. [21:56] ::nods at Tal:: [21:56] ::attempts to flag a cocktail waitress:: [21:56] ::takes a sip of the martini and watches Somansky:: [21:56] ::glances at the table:: Computer, Vulcan spice tea. [21:57] ::takes the steaming mug from the table as it materializes:: [21:57] ::picks up a deck of cards conveniently waiting on the table and starts shuffling them:: [21:58] ::stands up and moves around to the dealer, whispering her something:: [21:58] ::sees the the dealer has a 3 showing, stands:: [21:58] ::Whatever he told her, it must've been good. The dealer stands, grinning, and relinquishes her seat to Sieven:: [21:58] Maybe poker would be more appropriate, seeing how we have plenty of people... [21:58] ::gets his drink from the waitress:: [21:59] ::stands with a 17 and waits to see what the dealer gets:: [21:59] ::flips over the dealer's card:: Queen. ::takes another:: King. [21:59] Two winners. [21:59] ::lays down some cards and starts playing solitaire:: [21:59] ::smiles:: [21:59] ::SAvant leans against the piano and watches, looking mildly amused:: [21:59] ::smiles at Maiko:: Now that's an idea...Let's find something over here. Anyone else? [22:00] ::slides over Somansky's and Prescot's bet:: Gentlemen. [22:00] You know, it's supposed to be favorable to tip the dealer after a period of success. [22:00] Bets? [22:01] ::walks over to another, empty table and picks up the deck of cards there, managing to shuffle them in a rather novice-like manner:: [22:01] ::grins and waits with the deck of cards for the blackjackers' bets:: [22:01] ::smiles:: I've only won one hand. ::slides another 25 out:: [22:01] why don't you go join them, Maiko? [22:01] ::looks to the Camelynian:: [22:01] The computer can provide a dealer you know... [22:01] ::sips her tea and leans back in her chair:: There is something hauntingly familiar about all this... [22:02] Poker is more about reading your opponent than it is about what you have in your hand anyway... ::smiles:: [22:02] ::takes a sip of his drink while waiting:: [22:02] ::wry grin:: I know. Which is why I'm making sure Savant can't cheat. [22:02] me, cheat? I'm not even playing. [22:02] ::mutters:: A pair of Klingons... a pair of aces... [22:02] <> [22:03] How about playing that Piano, Savant? And don't tell me you don't know how! ::grins and raises his glass:: [22:03] ::shrugs:: Oh well then. ::puts the cards back down on the table for the dealer to take:: So what type of poker? [22:03] ::glances to Maiko and responds at once:: Hold 'em. [22:03] ::Savant grins and points her finger at the piano, which promptly begins playing some appopriate music:: [22:04] ::nods:: Yes, Texas Hold 'em, I believe it was. [22:04] Or some variant, at least. [22:04] Was, and still is...Commander. [22:04] ::notes the other table getting a game going, he deals the blackjack hand for Somansky:: [22:04] Queen Seven for you. Dealer shows a 2. [22:04] Sounds good to me. [22:04] ::blinks at Daren:: Still is... ::Frowns:: ...but you weren't even there... were you? [22:04] ::stands:: [22:05] ::turns over the card:: Jack. ::draws:: Two. Eight. Dealer busts. Another winner. [22:05] ::watches the dealer shuffle:: [22:05] ::nods:: [22:05] ::calls the dealer back over:: If you'll excuse me, I see a more... ::makes an odd expression:: profitable game over here. [22:06] ::stands up, nodding to Somansky and Prescot, and goes over to the poker table:: [22:06] ::looks over to see a poker game starting:: Oooh. . .::stands up chips in hand and decides to watch the poker game:: [22:06] ::Savant let the piano play while she sang. She of course had a stunning voice - no reason not to have one, when you could decide what you sounded like.:: [22:07] ::shrugs and continues playing away at the blackjack table:: [22:07] ::stands at the table, watching the first hand:: What kind of game? [22:08] ::starts moving and flipping over cards:: [22:08] Texas Hold'em [22:08] Deal. [22:08] Dealer> ::begins shooting cards to the various players, one each...then a second each:: [22:09] ::flips out a chip at the last moment:: [22:09] ::pulls his cards in close to the edge of the table and peeks at them, then taking a glance at the money on the table:: [22:09] ::grins at his cards and tosses them back to the dealer:: [22:09] ::drains his glass and motions for a refill, nods at the waiter as he complies and continutes to play:: [22:09] ::she contiued to sing, leaning against the piano and its invisible playerShe enjoyed singing and didn't often get the opportunity to show her talent for it in public.:: [22:09] ::glances at the cards and then at the table:: [22:10] ::grins over at Savant, taking another sip of the drink, but realizing it's empty--he orders another:: [22:10] ::grunts and tosses in a chip:: I'm in. [22:10] ::waits for his turn, then shoots the cards back into the center:: Fold. [22:10] ::Savant grins back at Sieven, a grin that would make Maiko jealous:: [22:10] ::looks at Tal:: Looks like it's just you and me. [22:10] ::pushes her cards to the center:: Fold. [22:11] <> [22:11] ::chuckles:: I've seen novice pilots with more daring than you guys. [22:11] ::glances over at Savant as she sings and then plays some more, quietly nursing his drink:: [22:11] < ::takes a seat after he gets his new drink, and antes for the next hand:: [22:12] ::Antes in for the next hand herself:: [22:12] ::tosses her next ante into the pot:: [22:12] ::sets up the appropriate blind bet:: [22:12] ::She didn't have to pause for breath, had perfect range, and a computers' skill for attention to detail; of course:: [22:12] <> [22:12] ::blinks watching the action, knowing that if he knew the game better, he be perfect for it, with his marine deadpan non-expression look:: [22:13] <> [22:13] ::peeks once again at his hand:: [22:13] <> [22:13] *** Santiago is now known as Kennedy [22:14] ::taps a thumb over them, thinking:: [22:14] ::looks at her hand, a frown tracing her face unknowingly:: [22:14] ::throws in a chip:: I bet 10. ::looks to Sieven:: [22:14] Call. ::adds his 10:: [22:14] Fold. I think I'll have better luck tonight dealing. ::grins:: [22:15] Call. [22:15] [22:15] ::sits back and takes another sip, putting a chip on the hole cards:: [22:15] ::runs out of cards he can play, picks them up, shuffles, and starts again:: [22:15] ::takes over for the dealer:: [22:16] ::enters the casino, gravitating toward the poker table:: [22:16] ::deals out a 9 of clubs, a 7 of spaces, and a 4 of hearts:: [22:17] ::glances at her hand and then back to the flop:: [22:17] ::throws in chips:: I bet 20. [22:17] ::snorts and tosses in his cards:: [22:18] ::looks to Tal:: [22:18] What is this, Texas or Omaha Hold'Em? [22:18] Twenty. [22:18] ::looks up at Kennedy:: Texas. [22:19] Whatever that is. ::shrugs:: [22:19] :Savant ends her song, though the piano still plays:: [22:19] ::scratches his chin and flips over another card, then shifts a few around, picks up and ace and starts building on it:: [22:20] That's a call... dealer? [22:20] ::looks to Maiko:: [22:20] Right. ::deals the turn - 3 of clubs:: [22:20] The turn, please ;) [22:20] ::moves over to Savant:: That was very nice. [22:20] ::turns and claps for Savant:: [22:20] ::looks at the turn, peeks at his hand, looks up:: Check. [22:20] ::she smiled a charming smile at him:: thank you. [22:21] ::strokes her lower lip thoughtfully:: [22:21] Let's keep you honest, sir. Twenty again. [22:22] ::grins and throws in 20 to stay in the game:: I'll call that. ::looks to the dealer:: [22:22] Let's see what the river brings. [22:22] ::deals the river - the 5 of diamonds:: [22:22] ::she bowed in Sievens' general direction as well:: [22:22] I'd sing more, but there's never really any appropriate forum for it [22:22] ::tosses in chips:: I'll bet 30. [22:22] ::grins:: Who has the six, hmm? [22:22] Call. [22:23] ::finds another ace and plays some more, still nursing his drink slowly:: [22:23] ::nods:: You should. [22:23] ::flips over his hand to reveal: 6 of diamonds, 8 of clubs [22:23] And there it is. ::grins:: [22:23] Nicely played sir. [22:23] ::looks over the table at Tal:: [22:23] ah, but there's no real point; most people don't want to listen to computer playbacks. [22:23] ::nods and slides her cards to the center:: [22:24] ::notices the button move one to the right, and puts in the small blind:: [22:24] ::motions the pot to the Cap'n:: [22:24] ::Scoops up the pot (80 plus 2 blinds):: [22:24] Quite the lucky hand, captain. [22:24] ::shrugs:: Music is something that'll be enjoyed in any form. Real or playback. [22:24] ::smiles:: Talent required of course. [22:25] <> [22:25] Next hand? [22:25] ::stacks his chips:: [22:25] ::slides in a fiver:: [22:26] ::she grinned a bit and shrugged:: Most of the time people don't even notice my creative works. Which is all for the best, I guess. [22:27] ::places her 10 chip out:: [22:27] Which is a shame, arts are the spice of life. ::smiles:: If you'll excuse me. . . [22:27] ::glances at Savant at that:: How can you say that? The Science staff on the Vanguard were all crazy for your rendition of 'Why don't you do right?' [22:27] ::takes a seat at the table:: [22:28] ::looks around and seeing no objections, deals out the next hand:: [22:28] <> [22:28] <> [22:28] ::looks at his cards:: [22:28] ::she grinned a lopsided grin at Kennedy and bowed deeply:: They're still bugging me for a repeat performance. [22:28] ::glances at her cards and back at the table:: [22:29] ::eyes the cards, slipping into that marine deapan look:: [22:29] I wouldn't doubt it. ::smiles knowingly:: [22:29] ::looks to Somansky:: [22:29] ::flips up another ace and smiles slightly:: (m) Only need one more... [22:29] ::sips casually from her spiced tea:: [22:29] ::slides out 10:: [22:29] Most of my music is in the optican letwork, so no one can really see it. Or... hear it, I guess is what it would be. Music is heard, right. [22:30] ::grimaces, realizing that her tea had grown quite cold:: [22:30] ::nods:: Call. ::puts 10 in:: [22:31] ::eyes his modest stack of chips, then taps his finger on the table a moment:: Raise to forty. ::tosses in four chips:: [22:31] ::orders the computer to reheat her drink and to put it in a heated cup this time:: [22:31] ::arches an eyebrow at Drexler:: You are aware, Mr. Drexler that there are five more cards to go. [22:31] ::glances over to Tal:: [22:31] ::looks to Tal:: That'd make it 40 to you Commander... [22:32] Quite. The question is, do you want to pay to see them? [22:32] ::grins:: [22:32] ::tosses out the requisite chips:: Call. [22:32] ::moves a few more cards around and gets stuck again:: (m) Drat [22:32] ::smiles and looks over at Daren:: [22:32] ::grabs 30 from his stack:: Sirs. . .::calls:: [22:32] <> [22:33] ::looks at Daren, waiting for him:: [22:33] ::looks to Somansky, notices he calls:: Fold. ::slides his cards to the center:: [22:33] ::nods and looks to the flop:: [22:34] ::deals out the Jack of Diamonds, the 2 of clubs, and the Queen of Clubs:: [22:34] ::looks to Somansky:: [22:34] ::knocks on the table in check:: [22:35] ::shuffles again and tips back his glass, then holds it up for another refill and deals again:: [22:35] ::considers it, and checks as well:: [22:35] ::tosses out three:: Thirty. [22:36] ::blinks, then throws his cards in:: [22:36] ::grins at Tal:: I'll call that. [22:36] ::adds thirty to the pot:: [22:36] <> [22:36] < [22:36] I had little doubt that you would, Mr. Drexler. [22:37] ::lays down the King of Diamonds:: [22:37] Check. ::taps the table twice:: [22:37] ::raises a brow at the center of the table:: [22:37] ::starts playing again, hoping to win this time:: [22:37] ::tosses out three more chips:: Thirty again. [22:37] ::Savant sits up on an invisible perch, making it obvious that she's a hologrma at the moment... she sits from her invisible stool and watches the game with interest:: [22:37] ::considers it a moment, checking his cards:: [22:38] ::staring at Drexler, as if trying to get some emotional read on him:: [22:38] ::stacks some chips up in front of him:: [22:38] ::is surprisingly unemotional, but that has always been quite a common read from Drexler throughout his tenure on Coro--if anything, he's in a perpetual state of darkness:: [22:38] ::sips her tea:: [22:38] <> [22:39] Your thirty, and thirty more. [22:39] ::whistles:: [22:39] ::tosses six chips in:: [22:39] ::tosses out the required thirty:: Call. [22:39] ::takes a sip of the martini:: [22:39] ::turns to Tal, then back to the community:: [22:40] ::runs a hand along her gracefully pointed left ear:: Next card. [22:40] ::draws the final card... and plops the 6 of spades on the table:: [22:40] ::takes his refil and sips it, flips over 2 aces and continues to play:: [22:40] ::studies the cards on the table and his chips:: [22:40] ::sips her tea and yawns:: [22:41] ::glances at Tal:: [22:41] Oh? Is it my bet? [22:41] ::taps the table twice:: [22:41] It is now. [22:41] ::heaves a sigh and casually tosses out ten chips:: One hundred. [22:42] ::notes the casualness of the bet:: [22:42] ::grins suddenly, leaning back in the chair and studying Tal:: [22:42] ::then realizes he doesn't know Romulan demeanors that well:: [22:43] ::sips her tea and leans back in her seat, her pregnant belly brushing the table:: [22:43] You know, if you have the cards, good for you, but I can't turn it down. ::grabs the chips and calls the bet:: [22:43] ::looks to Tal:: [22:43] I'm just trying to keep the game interesting, you know. [22:43] ::Savant crosses her leg where she sits and lets go of her glass, letting it magically float off to the bar for a refill:: [22:43] ::glances over at the group a moment and sees the glass floating by, so he watches it:: [22:44] I've never played against you, commander, I have to test the waters somehow. If you win this hand, you deserve it. ::grins:: [22:44] ::flips over her cards to reveal a 4<> and 4 clubs:: The night's still young, Mr. Drexler. [22:44] ::grins and flips over his inferior Ace Spades, Two spades:: [22:44] Well played, commander. [22:44] ::smiles:: [22:45] ::nods to Tal:: [22:45] ::grins, collecting the cards and giving the deck a quick shuffle:: [22:45] Pocket fours for the sneaky Romulan ;) [22:45] ::nods to Daren:: Sure wanted a queen on the river, but no such luck for me this evening. [22:45] ::collects her winnings:: I believe the expression is, "Come to momma." [22:45] ::nods:: It comes and goes... [22:46] <> [22:46] Speaking of which, when is the baby due? [22:46] ::chuckles:: [22:46] ::takes another sip of his drink and looks at his short stack of chips:: [22:46] ::grimaces:: April 1. [22:46] ::bites back a smile in order to keep his game face:: [22:46] April first? how apropos. [22:47] Oh how very fitting... ::sips his Rum and Coke:: [22:47] The first of April seems to have some kind of hidden meaning. I can't recall, wasn't it something at the Academy...? [22:47] ::waits for the blinds:: [22:47] April Fool's Day ::grins:: [22:47] <> [22:47] ::snorts and sips her tea:: You have no idea how much I'm dreading the idea of possibly giving birth on that day on this ship. [22:47] ::tosses in his blind(big):: [22:47] <> [22:47] ::deals out the next set:: [22:47] <> [22:48] <> [22:48] April first is a day of great fortun- ::pauses a moment:: oh, well, now you've ruined it, Maiko. Never mind then. [22:48] <> [22:48] ::calls the blind of 10:: [22:49] ::calls:: [22:49] "April Fool's Day." That's it. [22:49] ::calls:: [22:49] ::nods:: As most of you know, it's a day when bad things tend to happen on this ship. [22:49] ::shrugs:: I have to have SOME loyalty to the person who looks over my shoulder on the bridge. [22:50] ::she grinned:: you treat friendship your way, i'll treat it mine [22:50] ::Maiko grin:: I'll remember you said that. [22:50] ::looks to the players:: I raise 50. <<50 plus calling>> [22:51] Heh, no ay. ::tosses in the cards:: [22:51] <> [22:51] ::smiles:: [22:51] ::sips his drink and moves more cards around, reveals another ace and starts building up again:: [22:51] ::looks to Tal:: [22:52] Trying to buy your way to victory this early, sir? [22:52] Care to give up some of those winnings Commander? ::winks:: [22:52] ::tosses in her chips:: Call. [22:52] ::calls as well:: [22:53] ::deals out the King of Diamonds, the 2 of Clubs, and the 4 of Diamonds:: [22:53] ::sits back to see the flop:: [22:53] ::finds another 2 aces and sets them in place, then builds them up through 5-6-7... [22:54] ::surveys the flop:: Check. [22:54] ::turns to Tal:: [22:54] ::sips her tea:: Now, now, sir. Is that any way to play? ::tosses out fifty:: [22:54] ::throws in his cards:: [22:55] ::looks to Daren:: [22:55] Is that any way to plan for a coming child...wouldn't want to see you and Baby out on the street... ::grins and calls the 50:: [22:55] <> [22:56] [22:56] ::flips up the final ace and grins as all the cards start falling into place:: (m) That's more like it! [22:56] Thankfully, sir, I have you and the kind folks in the Fleet to always watch over us. ::glances to Maiko:: Deal. [22:56] ::drops the 4 of hearts on the table:: [22:56] ::notes the pair of fours on the table and grins, looking over at Tal:: [22:56] One pair showing on the table. [22:57] ::nods:: I'll check it again. [22:57] And another in my hand. Are you sure you wish to proceed, Captain? [22:57] ::shrugs, sips her tea, and tosses out fifty more:: [22:58] ::raises his eyebrow:: [22:58] :;tosses in his cards:: I'm crazy, but I'm not suicidal. At least not today. Fold. [22:58] <> [22:58] ::has the distinct feeling that Tal doesn't have it:: [22:59] ::but I guess we'll never know:: [22:59] ::drops the last card, which was a 9 of clubs:: [22:59] ::shrugs:: I was just curious [22:59] ::smiles, glaring at Tal:: [23:00] ::smirks to Maiko and slides her cards into the center:: [23:00] ::throws in:: [23:00] ::builds up through J-Q-K:: (m) Finally! [23:00] ::comments:: She folds... hm. [23:00] ::tosses back the rest of his drink:: I'm afraid that last one scared me a bit too much, and I've Captainy things to do in the morning. So I'll turn in. ::stands:: [23:01] ::nods to the Captain:: [23:01] Aw, just when we started to have fun [23:01] Evening, captain. [23:01] Another night perhaps. Good night everyone. [23:01] ::takes her winnings:: Come to momma. [23:01] *** Daren is now known as Chris` [23:01] ::checks his new cards:: [23:02] ::puts in the minimum, 10:: [23:02] ::calls:: [23:02] ::finishes his drink and puts the cards away, then glances around the room again:: [23:02] ::deals [23:02] < ::calls:: [23:03] *** Chris` is now known as Chris|ZZZzzz [23:03] <> <> [23:03] <> [23:04] ::stands and makes his way over to Prescot, pulls out a chair and drops into it:: (m) Man, what a day... [23:04] ::flips forward the 7 and 8 of hearts, the 5 of clubs:: [23:05] ::tosses in his hand::P [23:05] ::eyes the flop and then her own cards:: [23:05] Do you fold, Mr. Drexler? [23:05] ::looks to Tal and checks:: [23:05] Oh, quite. [23:06] Luck is not my lady tonight. [23:06] ::looks over at his semi winnings to Zach:: Whys that? [23:06] *** Savant sets mode: +oo Kari Kennedy [23:06] ::tosses out five chips:: Perhaps you can ask the computer to provide you with a female companion for the evening. Fifty, Mr. Somansky. [23:07] ::Savant smirked at the banter between Tal and Drexler, and decided to not comment:: [23:07] ::eyes his hand, then his chips, then his hand again:: I see it. . .and raise it 50. ::turns back to Tal:: [23:07] ::glances over at Savant:: What are you up to? [23:07] Call. [23:08] ::turns to Maiko, awaiting the next card:: [23:08] ::throws down the queen of spades:: [23:08] up to? me? i'm entirely innocent, Sieven. [23:08] You were on the bridge. It was a mess...literally. [23:08] ::taps table in check:: [23:08] Commander? [23:09] ::shrugs and tosses out thirty:: [23:09] ::looks confused:: No, I mean, what are you doing? [23:09] ::she grinned:: beyond the usual? not a lot. [23:09] ::sees the thirty and raises fifty again:: [23:09] Call. [23:09] it's a quiet night for Whitestone [23:10] ::places the last card - the 5 of spades!:: [23:10] One pair showing on the table [23:10] ::throws in 75:: [23:11] ::sips her tea:: I see your seventy five and raise you one hundred. [23:11] ::blinks, then calls:: Show 'em Commander. [23:11] i'm spending the most of my processors thinking about my proposal to Dmiral Aldur and the fleet. [23:12] ((Admiral)) [23:12] ::tosses down a five of diamonds and the four of spades:: [23:12] That's three of a kind for the pregnant lady... [23:12] ::blinks, throwing his cards in without showing them:: [23:12] Trip fives. ::gives Tal a wicked glance:: [23:13] Share some of those cards. ::gets ready for the next hand:: [23:13] ::nods:: Yeah it was ::chuckles:: [23:13] ::throws in:: [23:13] ::rakes in the pile of faux money:: [23:14] I believe that it is time to retire. The children are tired, and so am I. It was a pleasure to take your earnings, gentlemen. I look forward to it again. [23:14] Let us have a chance to win our money back. [23:14] ::nods:: You want a drink? [23:14] ::takes a sip:: Actually, we should do this more often. [23:15] ::nods in agreement with Drexler:: [23:15] ::cocks her head to one side:: And why would I want to give this all back? [23:15] ::deals:: [23:15] ::looks to Tal to see if she's playing:: [23:15] ::glances at the two face-down cards before her:: [23:15] One more round, perhaps. [23:16] ::picks up the cards and throws in her 10:: [23:16] ::leans forward a bit, then leans back and glances around the place:: [23:16] ::looks to Somansky:: [23:17] ::Savant waves cheerily at Tal as she leaves:: [23:17] ::bets 30:: [23:17] <> [23:17] ((oop, nevermind that)) [23:17] ::mutters and calls the thirty:: [23:17] ::calls:: [23:17] Let's see a good flop. [23:17] ::lays down the 10 of hearts, the queen of hearts, the ten of clubs:: [23:18] ::looks to Tal:: [23:18] ::tosses in fifty:: [23:19] [23:19] <>> [23:19] <> [23:19] <> [23:19] ::motions a waiter over and orders a bottle of ale and 2 glasses:: [23:19] ::sees the 50 raises 50:: [23:20] ::looks at Somansky's raise:: We both want to win our money back, but not that badly. ::calls the 100:: [23:21] ::glances at the two officers and shrugs:: Call. [23:21] ::looks to Maiko:: [23:21] ::picks the 9 of Hearts off the top of the deck and puts it on the table:: [23:21] ::looks to Tal:: [23:22] ::tosses in 100:: [23:22] ::sees it and raises:: [23:22] ::100:: [23:22] ::sighs a bit:: Raise to 400. [23:23] Call. [23:23] Call [23:23] ::takes the bottle and glasses and fills them both, handing one to Prescot:: [23:23] ::draws... the 6 of spades:: [23:23] ::turns to Tal:: [23:25] ::tosses in 100:: [23:25] ::looks at his hand again, then at the pot:: [23:25] ::then glances to the community:: [23:25] ::takes a deep breath and pushes it all in:: For the Corps. [23:25] ::looks at Somansky:: How do you like Coronado? [23:26] That much, huh? [23:26] ::whistles:: [23:26] ::slides in the rest of his chips, shrugging:: [23:26] ::watches Somansky coldly, calculatingly:: Fascinating. [23:26] Looks like it's all or nothing... [23:26] Only have about eighty left anyway. [23:26] Very well, all in. [23:26] ::turns to Drexler:: I'll like it alot better in about 30 seconds, deadpan marine look:: [23:26] Your cards, marine. [23:27] Hearts to win. ::waits:: [23:27] ::flips over an ace of spades and 10 of diamonds:: [23:27] Three of a kind with the tens. [23:28] Can anyone beat that? [23:28] ::stands up and flips over his Queen and Nine:: Queens and tens. Well played, marine. [23:28] ::nods:: Indeed. ::slides her cards to the burn pile without ever revealing a hint of what they might have been or any emotion:: [23:28] ::nods, and turns to Tal:: [23:29] ::rakes in the dough:: The Corps would like to thank the fleet for their donation. [23:29] ::finishes his drink:: We'll need to set up some regular games. [23:29] ::wry grin:: [23:29] ::nods:: Indeed [23:30] ::tosses 300 Maiko's way:: For that last hand. . . [23:30] Yes, and I hope the Corps appreciates this generous donation. Please remind the Colonel of this the next time he gets the urge to take my head off. [23:30] ::grins at the marine:: Joke's on you, lieutenant. W'll get some Reorsan credits going for some real hands later on. [23:30] ::sips his drink slowly and listens to Prescot describe how to play Blackjack:: [23:31] ::finally manages a smile:: Indeed Commodore. [23:31] ::chuckles and makes a show of doing a formal bow:: Many thanks to the marines for their generous donation. [23:31] ::nods to Maiko:: And we'll make sure our dealer isn't so harsh on us. Good evening. ::heads across the room over to the blackjack table:: [23:32] ::nods, heads over to the blackjack table as well, slaps a few hundred credits in front of the Colonel:: [23:32] ::Savant exhaled and stood back up, to move over to a chair beside the bakcjack table. Her mind was elsewhere, overall [23:32] ::chuckles and shuffles the cards once, then places them back on the table:: [23:32] ::starts to push herself out of the seat:: Somansky, help a pregnant... or not... [23:32] ::rolls her eyes and goes to help Tal up:: [23:33] ::pushes herself to her feet easily enough before D'Rall rounds the table:: [23:33] ::sits down, hearing a resounding "Dabo!" from across the casino:: [23:33] ::glances up at Savant and smiles:: [23:33] ::Savant smiles in return:: [23:34] ::nods D'Rall towards Somansky:: He is young and of good build and stock. You should breed with him, Lieutenant, before you grow too much older. [23:34] I was just cleaned out by a pregnant Romulan and her marine cohort. [23:34] How are you tonight Savant? [23:34] ::turns to Tal:: I apologize commander, I didn't hear you call. [23:34] Fairly well, you? [23:34] ::Waves the Marine back and calls across the room:: It's quite all right, Marine. [23:34] .... [23:35] Um, yeah. [23:35] Not too bad all things considered. [23:35] ::calls it a night and departs:: [23:35] *** Sieven is now known as Brad [23:35] ::exits the casino as well:: [23:35] That's good to hear. The mood of the fleet has been fairly good as of late. [23:36] ::pats Maiko on the shoulder and moves off, chuckling to herself:: [23:36] *** Velorna is now known as Aggie [23:36] ::wanders over to the bar and orders up a drink:: [23:37] ::nods:: Yes, it has. Today was a bit...disconcerting though. [23:38] ::Savant shrugged a little with a faint smile:: You seem to be taking it in stride. [23:39] ::shrugs:: What else is there to do? You know, we could design some sort of bucket that's attatched to her...like an old fashioned feed bag on a horse maybe? ::grins:: [23:40] ::She chuckled:: Or she could take her medication [23:40] <<::ducks::>> [23:40] That would ruin all the fun. ::winks:: [23:41] but it would smell a lot better. [23:41] ::nods:: That's true. [23:42] ::picks up the drink - a rather unusually stiff one - and wanders around the casinoaimlessly [23:43] ::Savant swirls her drink around idly, watching it slosh around:: ah, Tal really does need to lighten up a little. [23:43] ::nods:: Yes, it would help her. ::glances over at Maiko, wondering what she's doing:: [23:45] ::Surprised at how easily the flashing lights and loud noises get... boring... so she wanders back towards the mostly-empty tables:: [23:46] ::waves and smiles at Maiko, motioning for her to join them:: [23:46] ::heads over and takes a seat::So... what's new? [23:46] *** Parts: Prescot (Prescot@wa-longview7a-a-105.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [23:47] Not much. You? [23:47] ::Savant shrugged:: I'm always up to something. [23:48] ::shrugs:: The usual. Getting drunk. ::smiles:: [23:49] ::raises his glass and grins:: Me too. [23:49] ::knocks back a rather big belt of the hard liquor in her glass:: [23:51] I've had 3 drinks already. Getting a slight buzz...feels good. ::smiles and sips more:: You know how to play this? [23:51] what's bringing you to drink? [23:51] Something Tal said... ::feeling the liquor already loosening her up:: [23:51] ::sighs:: what did she say now? [23:52] Told me I should breed with Somansky. 'Good stock' she says. ::harumphs:: [23:53] ::She smirked:: he is. [23:53] ::alsmost chokes on his drink:: [23:53] ::glares:: If Coronado hadn't found M64, if the Milky Way never knew we were here, THEN maybe I'd still be back on Reor spitting out babies by the dozen to contribute to the gene pool, and maybe I'd be concerned about having children. [23:53] You don't want children? [23:55] ::suddenly finds something on the table in front of him to be extremely fascinating and stares at it intently:: [23:55] ::laughs:: Do I want children. I'm on a front-line starship that seems to inevitably get into some mixup several times a year. My mother's dead, and my father's missing, who knows where. [23:56] *** Parts: Brad (garstini@ip68-3-126-250.ph.ph.cox.net) [23:56] That isn't an answer, Maiko, and I don't see how that applies. [23:56] They'don' need me to spread my legs for the 'survival of future generashuns.' ::waves her hands about a bit saying this, spilling a bit of the drunk:: All the people who've come from the Milky Way, the countless more who will keep coming... [23:57] ::sighs:: Mebbe one day. But not today. [23:57] ::she grinned:: you still haven't answered the question, Maiko. Do you want children? [23:57] ::frowns:: (q) There are other reasons... ::sighs deeply:: [23:57] there we go. [23:57] ::knocks back the drink:: [00:00] Ah mean, ah'd love to have a daughtah someday. But ah've got plenty of 'sponsibility right now to worry about. Ah wouldn't feel right dividin' my time as an officer with time as a parent. [00:00] That don' mean I'm not out for fun tho, if y'know what I mean. ::Maiko grin:: [00:01] ::drains his glass and pours another refill:: (qw) Nothing as precious as someone you know comes from you and someone you love. [00:02] ::she chuckled a bit at Maiko's cheer, but noticed Zachary's lack of it and deftly changed the topic:: what's been keeping the two of you busy? [00:03] ::smirks:: Transfers. That new kay-det from Reor. Geesh. Y'think they've never put those kids in a simulator before. [00:04] There aren't very many simulators on Reor yet, you know. Good ones, in any case. [00:04] ::shrugs:: Working on a couple new recipes, but they're going to take a while to get right. [00:05] ::nudges Zachery:: You just keep bringin' 'em to me. Ah'm always glad to taste your treats. ::Maiko grin:: [00:06] ::she gestured to the bar:: you do have a captive audience, you know. And Maiko looks more than willing [00:07] ::grins at her and pulls the holoalbum from his pocket, sets it on the table:: My son...::stands:: I'll make you something. Be right back. ::heads for the bar:: [00:07] ::Savant looks idly down at the picture, but she's seen it before, and sits back up:: [00:07] ::wavers a little drunkenly:: ...didn't know he had a son. [00:08] <> [00:08] ::moves back behind the bar and starts looking for the ingredients to make one of his special drinks:: [00:09] <<::nodnods:: 'splain that to her someone ;D>> [00:09] ::She nods and replies quietly, out of Zachary's earshot:: He did. [00:11] ::starts juggling things, expertly ading small bits of things in a glass, stirs it and then brings it to Maiko:: Here you go lovely lady. Hope you like it. ::sits:: [00:11] So where is... ::blinks, her mind finally putting it together:: Oh dear. And we were talking... [00:11] ::smiles and takes the drink:: If I spill this, it won't disolve this shirt, will it? ::grin:: [00:12] ::chuckles slightly and shakes his head:: Nah, I wouldn't do that to you. I'm a gentleman! ::winks and picks up his drink again:: [00:12] ::inwardly feels bad, having reminded him of a painful loss, so she eagerly drinks the new drink:: Hmmm... [00:12] ::Savant grinned and watched politely:: [00:13] ::watches Maiko:: What do you think? [00:14] ::grin:: Fruity! [00:14] ::nods:: Yes, but there's something else... [00:14] *** Parts: Somansky (~EGSomansk@66-215-155-9.riv- mres.charterpipeline.net) [00:15] alcohol, I assume? [00:15] <> [00:15] ::laughs at Savant:: Of course, but also a special spice. [00:15] Nothing wrong with alcohol... mmmm, I think I can taste it... what is it? [00:16] It's something I discovered on Betazed once. Frelin they call it. It's supposed to help your thinking somehow. [00:17] it activates neurochemical production centers int he brain, actually. [00:18] ::wry grin:: Good luck doin' that when I'm already half-drunk. [00:18] ::tips his glass back and nods at Savant, blinking slightly as she swims before his eyes briefly:: Yeah, what she said... [00:19] ::nods sagely:: [00:20] ::takes another slug of her alcoholic drink, then one of Zach's to chase it down:: Mmm, perfect. [00:20] ::pours another glass, spilling it slightly:: Oops! ::picks up his glass:: One more for the road? [00:21] Sur'why not? [00:22] ::nods and drinks his down quickly, squeezing his eyes shut for a moment and then looking at her:: Good sshtuff! [00:22] ::Savant smirks and watches with amusement:: [00:22] ::giggles:: [00:23] ::looks at the bottle:: Think I shhould have nother? [00:23] <> [00:24] A wiysh man once shaid 'you don't live mor than one time'... or somethin' like that. [00:25] ::lopsided grin:: Gawd it's been so long since I've been drunk like thish. [00:25] <> [00:26] ::looks at Savant:: Maybe you shhould pour? [00:27] ::Savant grinned slightly and gestured with her hand, the bottle hopping up tinto the air and pouring itself:: [00:27] ::giggles:: You are SO drunk... [00:29] Thankssh! ::picks up the glass and drinks it, then burps loudly:: Oh! scuse me ladieeesss! [00:30] ::giggles:: [00:30] *** Quits: Aggie (~aggie@dialup-216-40-229-158.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) [00:31] ::sets down his glass and looks at Maiko, wavering in his seat slightly:: What'sshhofunny? [00:31] You are, you silly man you [00:31] ::Savant only grins and watches the two in amusement:: [00:32] *** Quits: Kennedy (breathless@C9-dhcp-22-48.resnet.ucsc.edu) (Quit: ) [00:32] Me?!! ::burps again:: Scuse me...again? ::grabs his holoalbum and tries to put it in his pocket but drops it instead:: [00:33] ::looks away, saddened:: [00:35] ::leans over to pick it up but falls out of his chair instead and sprawls on the floor, staring at the ceiling:: Whoa! The roomsspinnin! [00:35] <> [00:35] ::She chuckled and stood, bending over to pick up the holoalbum and delicately tucking it into his pocket:: [00:35] ::manages a smile and lowers a hand to help him up:: [00:36] ::tries to decide which of the 3 hands to grab and reaches for one, but only finds air:: [00:37] ::grins:: You're a worse drunk than I am I think... ::waves around with her hand:: [00:37] ::tries to follow it but gets dizzy:: You grab my hand inshhtead? [00:38] ::lowers over slightly, feeling a bit topsy-turvey, and grabs at his hand:: [00:40] ::pulls on it to help himself stand, but winds up pulling her down on the floor instead:: Oopssshhh... [00:41] ::Savant chuckles and leans over, teasing as she looks at Maiko sprawled all over Zach::i thought you said you didn't want children? [00:41] ::ends up doing a little head-over-heels somersault:: Whooaaaooeee... [00:41] ::lands on top of him:: Um... yah... [00:42] ::stares at Maiko and turns bright red:: Um...help? [00:42] ::tries to extricate herself, blushing furiously:: [00:44] ::tries to help push her off but his hands go in the wrong place and he pulls them back quickly:: Shaaavaaaant! [00:44] *** Joins: CoroLCARS2 (~CoroLCARS@132.170.34.140) [00:44] *** Parts: CoroLCARS2 (~CoroLCARS@132.170.34.140) [00:44] ::eeeps, blushing and scrambling:: [00:44] ::Savant gently plucks the two of them off of the floor and sets them onto their feet:: [00:46] ::wavers slightly and grins at Savant:: Thanksshh! ::starts to head for the door but stumbles over a chair and sprawls on the floor again:: [00:46] ::wobbles a bit but stays upright:: Thanksh [00:46] ::Savant rubbed her head and grinned:: The two of you aren't going to make it back to your quarters are you? [00:47] ::looks up at Savant with a silly grin:: Maybe we'll jussssleep heeeere? [00:47] Or i could transport you back to your rooms. [00:48] ::she grinned bakc, though not as silly:: [00:48] but, if the two of you *want* to sleep in this opulent casino together, please, don't let me interrupt you... ::She grinned slyly:: [00:48] ... [00:48] <> [00:48] you did say that you weren't averse to a little fun, Maiko dear. [00:49] ::blushes a beet red, stammering:: Yeah.. but... well... friends.. I... we... [00:50] ::she grins a borad grin:: [00:50] ((broad)) [00:50] ::looks at Savant and then at Maiko, still grinning:: I like fun...but shhe doesn't like meeee! ::points at Maiko, his arm wobbling:: [00:51] ::blinks:: Aw, I like yas.. it's just... well... y'know.. [00:52] ::shakes his head:: MynamessssnotClarenccce ::looks back at Savant:: Back to my looooonely quarterssshhh it isshh! [00:53] ::Savant looks up at the ceiling as she lets out a breath, and smiles serenely at Zach:: Hold tight, Zach, I'll whisk you home right away. [00:54] Bah, Clarensh is gone. But ah'm not gonna ruin a good friendship by sleepin' with shomeone 'cause I'm drunk an I think it's a good idea [00:54] ::looks back at Maiko, not really realizing what he's saying:: Sshpoilssshhport... ::disappears:: [00:54] ::she activated the transporter and sent him to his room and his bed:: [00:55] ::sighs heavily:: [00:56] go to bed, Maiko. You're drunk and you're tired. [00:56] ::back in his quarters he falls on his bed and passes out:: [00:56] *** Zachery is now known as Cloaked [00:56] No. Ahm drunk, tired, horny, and lonely. ::totters a bit, trying to leave the holodeck:: [00:56] ::she smirked:: Well, i could leave you to the holodeck, if you wanted... [00:57] No... ::sighs:: Bed. Quartersh. [00:58] ::Her smile softened and she said honestly:: good night, Maiko. Sleep tight. ::And Savant transported Maiko home as well:: [00:59] <> [01:00] *Sim end* [01:00] *** 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!' [01:00] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m