[21:51] sure ^_^ I'll be coming in once I finish talking with Ross [21:51] <> [21:51] *** 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!' [21:51] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:52] <> [21:52] <> [21:52] ((yup)) [21:53] ::steps into the holodeck, wearing a hawaiian shirt, a lei, and flip flops:: [21:53] *> ::strolls down the corridor in beach attire - a flattering fiery orange and red one-piece swimsuit on with a red semi-transparent sarong, having opted to forgo the grass skirt as she heads towards the holdoeck:: [21:54] ::as well as shorts:: [21:55] ::looks around, having not seen anybody else yet:: [21:55] ::walks towards the holodeck wearing his comfy red shorts and stylish sunglasses, along with a black muscle shirt and carrying a large beach towel:: [21:57] ::saunters onto the holodeck and looks around, seeing Somansky:: [21:58] ::nods to Maiko:: Hello. ::eyes her:: Nice outfit. [21:58] ::shrugs:: Something a friend once gave me as a gift. [21:59] ::nods:: I see. [21:59] ::enters soon after Maiko and accepts a lei from a smiling hologreeter in a grass skirt:: [22:00] *** Brad is now known as Sieven [22:00] ::fingers the lei she was handed on entering, a red and white one that goes with her swimsuit well:: [22:01] ::looks around:: I should get my Poipu beach simulation programmed. That's the jewel of Hawaii, right there. [22:02] ::smiles at Maiko, taking in her outfit:: Good evening. You're looking lovely. ::nods at Samansky:: Sounds like a good idea. [22:03] ::gives the polite smile she's learned to use around people discussing things they miss on Earth:: Hello Zach. [22:04] ::nods to Zachery:: Yeah, my grand-parents had a house there. It was a nice place to go in winter. A good escape from Malibu Canyon, which got a little chilly that time of year. [22:05] ::the sound of drums beating can be heard in the background and some 'natives' are dancing, showing off the hawaiian hula:: [22:05] ::Sieven reclined further down on the beach, working on a report. He was wearing sunglasses and blank swimming trunks as he generally did on these beach simulations.:: [22:06] <<::blinks:: Blank?>> [22:06] <> [22:06] <> [22:07] <> [22:08] ::looks around:: Not too many people here. . .I see you two, and the Commodore. . .But that's about it. [22:09] ::gives Zach a quick appreciative glance-over, then stops herself, remembering what Savant said... which gets her wondering how her coercion of Savant to 'spill the beans' to the Admiral went:: [22:09] ::nods and moves over to a table full of food and starts filling up a plate for himself:: Well, hopefully more will come soon. ::glances at Maiko, noticing the look:: Something wrong? [22:10] ::Grabs himself a plate full of pork ribs, with another full one spinning on an open flame nearby:: [22:10] No, nothing. ::blushes a tad:: [22:11] ::leans over a bit:: (w) Then why are you blushing? ::winks and walks over to a spot on the beach where he can watch the dancers, lays out his towel and plops down onto it:: [22:12] ::sighs inwardly and picks up a plate, putting some food from the table on it:: [22:13] ::eyes Zachery, then, Maiko, then grabs a pinapple slice and some sweet break:: [22:13] ::bread:: [22:14] ::watches Maiko for a moment and then shrugs before he starts eating, watching the dancers and their hula moves:: [22:15] ::sets down his towel as well, watching the dancers go at it:: [22:15] ::opts to take one of the beach chairs set out rather than be closer to the sand and thus get it in the food:: [22:16] ::starts chomping down on the pork ribs:: [22:16] ::looks out to the ocean:: Wow, whoever thought of this setting set up a surfers paradise out there. [22:17] *** Quits: Aggie (~aggie@dialup-207-218-217-175.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) [22:17] ::glances at Somansky:: Yeah. Ever surf? [22:18] ::Savant swept into the holodeck; well, she apppeared out in the water, swimming in the hawaiian evening:: [22:18] ::nods:: Yup, every time I'd go out to Poipu I'd surf. [22:19] ::glances up and out at Savant a moment, then continues tapping at the slate:: [22:19] <> [22:19] <> [22:19] ::finishes up the ribs:: [22:20] ::smiles and waves at Savant and then continues to eat, glacing at Maiko and wondering what's bothering her:: How's the painting going lately? [22:21] ::looks up from her food:: Oh, that? It's going good... ::a beat:: Any new concoctions? [22:22] ::grins:: Good to hear and no. ::glances at the drink table:: I could probably come up with one though if you like? [22:22] No, I'm fine. ::smile:: [22:22] ::stands up, depositing his plate in a "keep our beaches clean" container:: [22:23] ::nods and goes back to eating a bit:: I'd like to see your painting sometime. If you wouldn't mind that is. [22:23] Computer, make me my board. [22:23] ::Savant seemned content to swim for the time being. She wasn't terribly far off, perhaps within shouting distance. SHe might not even be there, it may just be a trick she was playing in the holography:: [22:24] ::smiles as he the board appears in front of him:: [22:24] ::strips off his shirt, not caring about a wet suit, since this is a holo afterall:: [22:24] ::smiles and nods at Somansky:: Have fun. Looks like some great waves! [22:26] ::nods:: I will. [22:26] ::nods:: I don't mind. [22:27] ::grabs the board and uncharacteristically runs out into the ocean, truly excited for the first time in years:: [22:27] ::nods slowly and studies her a minute:: You're not upset with me, are you? [22:27] ::moves into the holodeck and looks around at the party having been already on for a little bit:: (m) So I wasnt misktaken ::dressed in a set of black shorts that come to just above his knees and no shirt on, only his towel covering his upper body as he moves over:: [22:28] ::sees Prescot and grins:: Hey there! How's it going? [22:29] Huh? Oh. No, I'm not upset. I'm just... thinking. [22:29] ::smiles:: I am alright. A bit weary but alright. ::takes off his towel and pulls out a small box that he had with him and pulls out a few items to eat:: [22:30] ::swims out into the waves and out towards the break:: [22:30] ::Savant was apparently out there doing laps. She would swim towards a spit of land jutting out into the water, and then across the bay towards a bit of coral reef that rose from the water, and back again:: [22:30] ::smiles at her a bit uncertainly:: Anything I can help you with? ::pops some pineapple in his mouth and chews:: [22:32] ::sitting out there waiting, not having surfed, real or holo, since the academy:: [22:32] No, it's just... it's nothing really. Just something I must have daydreamed. [22:33] ::sees what appears to be a good set coming and sets himself:: [22:34] ::SAvant displays a good deal of deftness in getting out of the way of the crashing waves, and the surfer bourne by them:: [22:34] ::frowns slightly:: For something that's nothing you seem to be pretty worried about it. I'm a good listener if you feel like talking. If not..::shrugs and looks out at Savant and Somansky:: [22:35] ::starts paddling and hoists himself up:: [22:35] ::watches a surfer he doesn't recognize for a moment, then continues his work:: [22:37] ::lets out a whoop of delight as he's riding, then loses his balance and crashes off:: [22:37] ::Savant treads water and watches him surf with a bit of a wistful grin:: [22:37] ::can't help but laugh at Somansky:: [22:38] ::the dancers finish and Don Ho steps up to an old fashioned mic and starts singing:: [22:38] No, it's just something that I'm sure will go away soon. [22:39] ::Savant let the waves carry her in, gently drifting into shore:: [22:40] ::grabs his board a big smile on his face and swims back out to catch more of that set:: [22:40] ::nods at Maiko and finishes his food, sets his plate aside and stretches out on his towel:: If you say so... ::listens to the music and closes his eyes, his thoughts drifting back to happy times spend dancing with Eveline:: [22:40] <<*spent...I'm picking up Sha's bad habits!>> [22:43] ::nods and watches the dancers:: [22:44] ::Savant walks placidly out of the water as if it weren't even there, letting the water run off of her in rivulets:: [22:45] ::catches another wave, this time coming off the lip then getting into an inverted aerial, flailing as he slams down:: [22:45] ::gets an idea and jumps up, dashes behind the stage and emerges a few minutes later in a hawaiian dancer's outfit, carrying two large torches:: [22:46] ::looks at Zach strangely:: [22:46] ::looks up again as Savant emerges:: [22:46] ::chuckles, not caring if he's looking like a fool, just letting all his inhibitions run being in this environment again:: [22:47] ::She stands ankle deep in the lapping waves and looks across the evening beach with its crowds and its fires. She idly pushed a lock of hair behind her ear and walked forward:: [22:48] ::grabs the board and swims out, waiting for another set:: [22:48] ::grins at Maiko and waits for Don Ho to finish singing and then steps up on the stage, nodding as the torches are lit:: Watch this. I learned it one time when I visited Hawaii. ::winks and starts to dance to the beat of the drums:: [22:52] ::grins as another set rolls in:: [22:54] ::Savant stepped into the crowd just as easily as she had slipped out of the water. She was dressed in a bikini, though she managed to find a towel in passing and tie it around her waist:: [22:55] ::drops in and gets into the barrel:: [22:56] ::moves a bit awkwardly at first as it's been a while, but soon picks it up again and starts twirling the torches as he's joined by some other dancers, but they let him take the lead role:: [22:58] ::gets pitchpoled and goes flailing over the board getting spun around under water until he can't tell which ways up:: [22:59] <> [22:59] ::finally pops he head above water:: (w) That was beyond sick:: [22:59] ((cheers Dennis ^_^)) [22:59] ::decides he's done for the evening and swims in:: [22:59] ::watches Zach dance with an amused look, and afterwards, mentions he looked quite good up there, and after saying goodnight, heads to her quarters to sleep:: [22:59] <> [23:00] *** Maiko` is now known as Farrell_AFK [23:00] ::watches Savant slowly emerge from the water, wondering if she's parading:: [23:00] ::watches her leave and then grabs a towel, wiping the sweat from his body:: Whew! Forgot what a workout that could be! [23:01] ::Savant didn't have her usual expression on at this point. It seemed far more contemplative and reserved, and not nearly as gregarious:: [23:01] ::plops his board down on the beach, still in the backwash, and lays down on it basking in the twilight, not having that much fun in years:: [23:03] ::having an almost spiritual experience, remembering the last time he was at Poipu:: [23:04] ::decides to cool off a little in the water and walks across the beach, smiling at Savant as he passes and then wades out into the water before plunging in and feeling the coolness of the water wash over him:: [23:04] ::Savant returned his smile as she pulled her sunglasses out of nowhere - she always seemed to have them on or around in this holodeck simulation.:: [23:05] ::kinda blinks a few times, realizing that this isn't real and suddenly gets homesick:: [23:06] ::sits up on his board, kinda staring out into the ocean sunset:: [23:07] ::Savant sits down in the sand beside Somansky, not far off. The sand doesn't deign to stick to her holographic skin:: [23:07] ::splashes around a while and then heads back to shore, walks to his towel and lies down with a sigh:: [23:08] ::looks at Savant and manages a smile and nod, then turns back towards the sunset:: [23:08] ::Savant smiles faintly in return, and says nothing:: [23:09] ::looks over at them both:: Lively bunch aren't we? [23:10] ::She grinned affably:: Sorry. I guess i'm not in much of a dancing mood. [23:10] ::turns around:: Huh? Oh. . .Just. . .Thinking of home. [23:11] ::nods:: I know that feeling. ::tucks his hands behind his head and closes his eyes:: [23:12] ::looks at wrist as if checking the time as an excuse to leave:: In any case, I've gotta get some rest. ::stands up, grabbing his board and walks out, nodding to both Savant and Zachery as he passes:: [23:12] ::steadily taps at the slate, taking a finger and drawing a line on it, probably indicating some notes or a diagram:: [23:13] ::his board disappears near the door and his shorts dry off, kinda as if an eerie reminder that this wasn't real:: [23:13] Good night, Mister Somansky. [23:13] <> [23:13] *** Parts: Somansky (Somansky@68-190-246-130.riv- mres.charterpipeline.net) [23:15] (m) Two down, three to go... [23:15] <> [23:15] ::She murmured:: keeping count? [23:16] ::shrugs:: Not much else to do tonight it would seem. Maiko's worried about something she claims is nothing...you're not in a talkative mood... [23:17] ::Savant grinned a slight grin:: Maiko will be fine. [23:18] ::nods slowly:: I'm sure she will be. She's got a lot of fight in her. [23:19] Mmm. yes. [23:20] ::absently twists his ring around his finger as he falls silent once more:: [23:20] ::sighs a bit, leaning forward, setting the slate down on the sand:: [23:20] ::Savant seemed content with quiet tonight, she didn't have any ambition to speak. That was rather unusual:: [23:22] ::lets his thoughts drift again as soothing hawaiian music wafts through the air, the dancers done with their perfomances tonight:: [23:23] ::After a long pause, she offered quietly:: I'm sorry that i'm not very talkative tonight. [23:24] ::shrugs:: No need to be sorry. We all have our moods, although that may be a bit unusual for you, I don't mind. [23:25] ::says aloud, looking out to the sea, audible to the others:: I need the real thing. When was our last shore leave? [23:25] Back at Xanadu, I do believe. [23:25] ::nods slowly:: Seems a long time ago doesn't it? [23:26] ::shivers despite the warm breeze at the thought of Xanadu:: [23:27] ::She offered after a pause:: I don't know, i don't really feel like shore leave right about now. [23:28] ::quirks a brow:: No? [23:28] ::beat:: Neither do I. [23:28] I feel like I've lost my path. [23:29] ::just listens quietly:: [23:29] Mmm. [23:30] ::stands up, leaving the towel, slate, and drink behind, brushing off some sand from his trunks and walking towards the others:: [23:30] Ever since Dosim joined me. [23:30] But no... before that. [23:31] ::nods:: [23:32] ... when we arrived at Xanadu. At the bridge. [23:34] ::she smiled faintly:: Funny. That's where I felt more complete than ever before. [23:34] ::gave Savant a startlingly sincere glance:: Me, too. [23:35] ::The smile reianed on her face:: well, almost. [23:35] ::rolls over onto his stomach and continues to listen, not really having anything to say as he wasn't there:: [23:36] I think about that place nearly everyday. [23:36] ::She smikred:: So do I. But i live there. [23:36] And I fear that this urge may grow to where I must abruptly leave. [23:37] It's as if I have the wanderlust... ::trails off, unable to complete the thought:: [23:37] a trip may be good for you. [23:37] ::looks off into the dark of the ocean:: A sojourn. A stay. [23:38] ::her grin remained longer still:: you always were one for melodrama. [23:40] ::shakes his head:: Sorry. Though I feel it's quite an accurate analysis of my feelings. [23:40] ::stifles a yawn and stirs a bit, relaxing and listening in silence:: [23:40] ::her smirk widened into a smile:: Like i said, you were always one for it. That's okay. I'm just as bad. [23:41] ::sighs and then shakes it off:: No. The more I think about it... nevermind. Has anyone ever commented how much of a blessing and a curse long peaceful silences and introspection can be? [23:41] I spend most of my time doing that. [23:41] I'll think my way right out of a carreer. [23:42] And friends. [23:42] <> [23:42] I think you'd have a hard time doing that Sieven. [23:43] ::looks back at Savant again:: I'm not so sure anymore. Each day the urge to return to Xanadu gets stronger. [23:43] just because you arne't ehre doesn't meant hat we won't be your friends. [23:45] ((beh. typing is the suck)) [23:45] ::nods at that, thinking of all the friends he's made over the years:: [23:45] Yeah. ::smiles, but only briefly and darkly:: Enough of this gravitas for now. I'll get over it. [23:48] ::starts to doze lightly, the waves of the ocean lulling him to sleep:: [23:49] ((I'm about done.. you all?)) [23:49] <<::nods::>> [23:50] <> [23:50] *sim end* [23:50] *** 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!' [23:50] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m [23:50] *** Zachery is now known as Cloaked [23:50] ::waves and vanishes::