[21:01] shall we aftersim the banquet? [21:01] Fine by me [21:02] awright. Sounds cool. [21:03] *Sim start* [21:03] *** 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!' [21:03] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:03] ::The meal had just finished, and everyone had begun to settle into small groups:: [21:04] ::seated with the Ji'san delegates, having been unofficially assigned as their liason:: [21:05] *** Parts: Sonya (~zunite@ool-18bbfd95.dyn.optonline.net) [21:05] ::tugs on his collar and grumbles:: They make these things uncomfortable on purpose, don't they? [21:06] ::tries to fill the lull in conversation by talking about the shuttle they arrived in:: [21:07] ::Savant was seated off to one side, with a small plate of food which she had been picking at during conversation. :: [21:07] They are not so bad ma`am... ::walks past the Commander in full dress uniform complete with a false matter sword on his side and a nice sized plate of food:: [21:08] ::pulls out a PADD and starts exchanging recipes with some of the Reor'sans:: [21:09] ::sighs as her attempts at small talk fall short, so she just sits there without anything to do but look around:: [21:11] ::Savant stirred her drink idly as she commented to no one in particular:: This is certianly a nice change of pace. It's been a long time since I've been at a treaty banquet. [21:11] ::nods as one of them asks him to demonstrate some of his drinks and stands, following them to the nearby bar:: [21:14] ::pardons herself from her group and heads for the bar:: [21:15] ::steals an ale from the bar and looks around:: This feels wrong.. [21:16] ::sets out several glasses and about a dozen bottles and starts working his magic, expaining each drink as he goes and winking at Maiko when he sees her approaching:: [21:16] ::overhears Prescot as she reaches the bar:: You're not kidding. Those damn things were responsible for killing my mother. And now we're supposed to 'make nice' with them. [21:18] I lost too many men to them... ::eying some of the Hunter's and Hounds around them:: [21:19] ::Savant muttered:: Please do keep your voices down at least. I understand the hostility all too well, but we're trying to make peace. [21:19] ::nods at Prescot and Maiko and hands out the drinks:: Try them and let me know what you think. [21:20] ::Takes the offering but doesn't drink just yet:: My mother still had so many years of life ahead of her, and a daughter who desperately wanted nothing more than to apologize to her. I lost friends during the raids on Churchill Downs. And now to keep those still alive safe, I can't fight them anymore. ::sighs:: [21:21] ::turns away from them and faces the bar:: There's a certain irony in there somewhere, but I just can't laugh at it today. [21:21] eh? ::takes the drink and eyes it for a few moments:: whats in it? [21:22] ::takes a swig of the drink:: [21:22] ::reaches over and squeezes Maiko's hand gently, then turns to Prescot:: That one has a combination of 5 different ales. It's pretty potent, just the way you like it. [21:25] ::Savant exhaled and looked up at the ceiling:: [21:26] ::starts mixing a few more drinks as others come, curious to see what he's doing. [21:26] :: [21:26] ::puts the drink on the bar:: It's not bad. [21:27] ::smiles and takes one himself, taking a good-sized swallow:: Aaaahh! Thanks. I aim to please. [21:29] ::downs the drink in one gulp:: Indeed. It is good [21:29] ::glances over as one of the females giggles and says 'I bet you do!':: [21:32] ::fixes that woman with a glare that says "He's mine, stay away from him:: [21:33] ::shakes his head slightly and goes back to eating his food:: [21:34] ::mixes some more drinks and then takes a swallow of his, turning back to Maiko and Prescot:: (q) They're not all like that are they? [21:34] all who? [21:34] I do not follow you [21:35] Young females that live here? Giggly like that? [21:36] .... [21:36] ::shrugs:: no more than usual [21:37] ::looks at Maiko:: I'm just curious. You have a lot more brains then that Maiko. No offense intended. [21:37] ::sighs in relief:: [21:37] I have not paid attention to them. I would not be aware if they did... ::knocksback another gulp of ale:: [21:39] ::nods and picks up a funny looking hor'duerve and munches on it:: The food is pretty good, isn't it? [21:41] ::takes another sip of her drink:: Talking to the Ji'sans, you wouldn't believe it. [21:42] ::grunts:: That doesn't surprise me. They wouldn't know good food it it hit them in the face! [21:42] Did I hear someone mention a food fight? [21:43] ::shakes her head:: No, they just won't talk about it. [21:43] ::grins at Savant and winks:: You want to start one? [21:44] They're a very formal society when it comes to things like that, and I guess the 'revolution' didn't help much. In fact, I haven't been able to get a word out of them about what happened to them in the last few years. [21:48] Hmmm. Have you got them to talk about anything? [21:48] Aside from the usual pleasantries... no. I imagine Commodore Daren probably hears more from them than I do though. [21:49] I hope so. Sounds like they're rather private people. I wonder if they'd care for a trade of sorts? Story for story? [21:50] Not private. Just very... ritualized. One of my friends on Reor is -- was -- a history buff, and he used to compare them to fuedal Japan or some other ancient western culture on Terra. [21:51] Ah, I see. So they have to be approached in the right manner. Interesting. [21:52] Indeed. [21:54] Well, I shall try my hand at it when I have some time. If I find a way to get them to talk I'll let you know, ok? [21:56] Please do... I'm curious to know just what happened after the admiral ordered that shuttle moved away from their planet. [21:57] ::nods:: Of course. I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Living for over 3 centuries does have some advantages. [22:02] ::Maiko grin:: [22:03] ::grins back and drains his glass, sets it on the bar and glances around:: It's getting rather quiet isn't it? [22:05] Considering most of the people left aren't really great friends of the Pfhor through prior acquaintence.... [22:06] ::nods slowly:: Not much to talk about unless it's who killed who, and that's not a very good topic of conversation, especially when you're trying to be polite. [22:07] ::dryly:: Yes, the old standby of "So, conquered any new worlds lately?" just doesn't work. [22:07] Heh, yeah. ::moves a little closer and looks in her glass:: You want a refill? [22:08] Sure. Just don't get me drunk enough that I can't get them home tonight. [22:08] ::jerks thumb at the Ji'sans:: [22:09] Would I do that? ::teases and pours another round of drinks for everyone:: [22:10] To put me out of my misery? ::grin:: [22:11] ::grins and then grows more serious:: I wouldn't want to put you at their mercy though. Kinda have to protect you now don't I? [22:13] ::shakes her head chuckling:: Don't tell me you're one of those old-fashioned "protect the woman and my masculinity" types. [22:14] ::shrugs:: Just wouldn't want you to get hurt is all. Is that a crime? [22:14] Only if you go out and beat someone up for hurting me. Then it's assault, and you'd wind up in the brig. ::Maiko grin, teasing:: [22:16] ::shrugs:: If they deserve it, they'll get it. ::takes a drink and looks into her eyes:: I think it would be worth a little time in the brig. ::smiles:: [22:17] Mah lil' ol' hee-ro. ::Maiko grin:: [22:19] ::chuckles:: Would you really mind? I can find me a white steed in the holodeck. ::winks:: [22:19] *** Parts: Prescot (Prescot@wa-longview7a-a-105.lgvwwa.adelphia.net) [22:20] ::laughs:: Sorry, I'm not really the "damsel in distress" type. [22:22] Well now, I know that. I was just teasing. You do like to be treated like a beautiful woman sometimes though. You can't deny that. [22:23] ::Maiko grin:: Yup. So you know what I'm gonna ask next. Tell me about my eyes? ::giggles:: [22:26] ::smirks and leans slightly closer, staring into her eyes:: Your eyes are like the sea...beautiful and calm sometimes, and wild and stormy at others. And very very beautiful. Like the sea, they can either carry a man across safely, or make him sink to the depths of despair. [22:27] ::arches eyebrow:: So you're saying when people look in my eyes, they get depressed? [22:28] ::chuckles:: No no, I'm saying that any man would be happy to drown in them. The despair only comes when one is rejected by you. ::grins:: [22:29] That's an interesting way to put it. [22:31] ::reaches up and brushes some hair from her face:: Your eyes are lovely. They reflect what's inside of you. [22:33] ::sighs contentedly:: You keep saying that and I'm never going to get those Ji'san to their quarters... [22:33] ::moves closer and kisses her cheek lightly:: So take them and come back? [22:34] ::mmms:: I'd love to, but by the time I came back I'd be sleepwalking. It's been a long day for me. Perhaps tomorrow? [22:35] ::nods:: Alright. Go tuck them in and get some sleep then. I'll see you tomorrow. [22:36] ::grin:: That's a date. ::gets up and saunters over to the Ji'san, taking a moment to blow him a kiss over her shoulder:: [22:37] ::grins and catches it, then turns to the bar and starts taking care of the dirty glasses:: [22:37] <> [22:37] <> [22:37] <> [22:37] *** 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!' [22:37] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m