[21:29] *sim start* or whatever [21:29] *** 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!' [21:29] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: +m [21:29] *** Sonya is now known as Zunite [21:29] *** Chris` is now known as Daren [21:29] ::enters the lounge, looking around:: [21:29] ::strolls into the lounge, feeling quite good about herself:: [21:29] ::pokes at a plate of food by a window in the lounge:: [21:30] ::enters the lounge and heads right to the bar for a simple drink:: [21:30] ::nods to Maiko as she passes him:: Nice flying out there commander. . . [21:31] Cranberry juice... ::looks to the bartender:: [21:31] ::grin:: Wouldn't have made it anywhere near there without the escorts [21:32] ::smiles, moving towards the bar:: [21:33] ::sips the cool beverage, and starts walking toward the large rear windows:: [21:33] ::looks out the window in front of her while continuing to shift food around on her plate with her fork:: [21:33] ::heads over to the bar with Somansky:: Give me the best beer you've got. I'm celebrating. ::Maiko grin:: [21:34] ::nods:: Same here. [21:35] ::notices Oswald having dinner and steps closer:: Zunite...what's tonight's special? ::grins:: [21:35] ::looks down at her supper and then up at Daren:: no clue, sir [21:35] ::grabs his beer as its set down in front of him, raises it up:: To victory, something we shall see from here on out. [21:36] ::enters the lounge and walks towards the bar, nodding and smiling at people as he passes:: [21:37] ::grins:: Technically I'm not your superior officer anymore...so you don't need to "sir" me. But ::shurgs and takes a seat::, mind if I sit? [21:37] <> [21:37] :;shakes her head and smiles:: nope [21:37] ::raises the mug:: Here here. And to the Teresa. She was a damn fine shuttle, and went out a hero like her namesakes. [21:37] ::nods:: Here here, ::drinks:: [21:37] ::starts draining her mug:: [21:38] what you doing out tonight? [21:38] ::lowers it, having drank nearly half of it:: [21:38] ::moves behind the bar and makes himself a drink, then moves over to the group:: Hi there! [21:38] ::nods:: I wanted to talk to you because I've yet to see anything regarding the reason why you're here....and as you know, it's been about a week since you arrived...have you been busy? [21:39] ::slams the mug down now 1/2 full:: [21:39] ::nods to Zachery:: Hey there. [21:39] yes, I've been poring over sensor logs for the past week... [21:40] ::takes another drink of his beer, not as much this time:: [21:40] found out that my design from my institute simply won't work.. [21:40] Heya Zach ::grins and leans over, giving him a quick kiss:: [21:40] oh? ::pauses, looking for a waiter in order to order some food:: Find anything interesting? ::turns back:: [21:41] ::returns the kiss and smiles, then pulls out a chair and sits:: Hi Maiko. [21:41] I'm not sure... I haven't quite started to analysis the data that the Teresa sent back... but I'm hoping that will prove my theory that the rift drives are pulling their energy from the systems sun... [21:41] though that could be very wrong.. only the data will tel.. [21:42] ::finishes his beer and orders another one:: [21:42] ::takes another deep draught of her beer:: [21:43] ::grabs his new beer and takes a swig of it, turns to Maiko:: Another beer for the fleet? [21:43] ::takes a drink and nots at Somansky:: [21:43] ::shrugs:: [21:43] it's probably not very interesting to anyone else [21:43] ::Shrugs:: Why not. ::smiles:: Like I said, I'm celebrating. [21:44] ::nods to the barkeep:: Two more for my company. [21:45] ::smiles and nods to the barkeep as he sets the two beers in front of Zachery and Maiko:: [21:45] ::pushes her food around her plate a bit more:: [21:46] ::nods:: Your research...if I understand it correctly...deals with...::looks around:: using our warp core to create rifts much like the Xur do? [21:46] ::takes the new mug and drinks up:: [21:46] ::nods at Somansky:: Thanks. ::picks it up and drinks:: [21:46] ::nods:: yup [21:46] ::slams the rest of his next beer and orders another one:: [21:46] useful... but it'll probably take years to develop [21:47] ::laughs;: I don't even know where the operational drives pull their energy from... [21:47] That's pretty interesting...I hope that won't be too stressful on the warp core when you begin actually testing out theories... [21:48] hopefully not, you can be sure I'll run the numbers at least twice before I test anything out on the ship's drives.. [21:49] ::nods:: And Lieutenant Brooks has given you all the data you need? [21:49] yep, been very helpful... [21:49] ::grins:: You know, when that carrier flew in, I was sure that was it, that the shuttle would be vaporized seconds later or something. [21:50] ::nods:: Good. [21:50] ::listens to the convo and leans back in his seat:: [21:50] ::looks at Daren:: so you're not mad I came back? [21:50] ::shakes head:: Naw, the Apori had it covered. And my boys launched a few salvos to distract it. [21:51] Mad? ::looks surprised:: Why would I be mad? [21:51] :;shrugs:: [21:51] And then those Pfhor.. those damn Pfhor ::despite her language, respect in her voice:: You know, until that point, even with the treaty I wouldn't have expected them to lift a finger to help us, much less not blow us out of space when our back were turned. [21:51] I heard that me being posted to your ship took you by surprise... [21:52] ::nods:: That was rather a shock, wasn't it? [21:52] ::shrugs, slamming the rest of his beer and signalling for a new one:: Well, look at it this way, they had as much to lose as we did. [21:53] ::grins:: That's between me and the Reor'san brass...but needless to say, nobody actually asked to me if I wanted to have a civilian scientist come aboard my ship to do research. [21:53] I didn't actually find out it was to be you until later on. ::smiles:: [21:53] yeah... well that's probably my fault... [21:54] I sorta.... uhh... called in favors... a lot of favors... to get onto the Coronado... [21:54] ::Shakes her head:: You probably didn't see what they did to Reor... my mother... Commander Smith... ::sighs:: I know it's the Federation's way, to make your enemies your friends over time, but still, look what happened to them with the Klingons? [21:54] Somebody ack there must feel your research has merit, because it was flagged as a very high priority. High enough that I wasn't informed until the very last minute and high enough that they would risk putting you on this ship during such a tumultous time. [21:54] ::nods slowly:: [21:55] ::smiles:: I figured that to be another part, yes. [21:55] ::downs more of his drink and shakes head a little emphatic:: Imagine if we WEREN'T friends and were enimies with them the entire time. [21:56] really this is the only period for my research... the Apori aren't very understanding.... [21:56] ::continues:: The federation would have been spread so thin that it wouldn't have lasted as long as it has. [21:56] ::puts her fork down and uses her hands to rub her eyes:: [21:57] ::drains his mug and sets it down:: A lot of things change over time. [21:57] ::shrugs:: Well, the Federation is there. This is here. And I'm hoping today taught the Pfhor the values of us as allies... and I guess it taught me that I should trust them. [21:57] have you ever tried to ask the Apori for data? [21:59] ::grins:: Can't say that I have... [21:59] ::nods:: Trust until you have no reason to. . .::doesn't make too much sense, but he's buzzed:: [21:59] near imposable... Aaron had some... ::trails off and looks into space:: [22:00] ::finishes off #5 and orders #6:: [22:00] Is that kind of like innocent until proven guilty? [22:00] Aaron? ::follows her gaze to the stars and nods:: oh, right. I'm sorry. [22:00] ::nods, feeling a little flushed from the liquor but still not near her drinking limit:: [22:01] ::shakes her head and looks at Daren:: sorry for what? [22:01] ::nods and shurgs:: Yeah, I guess. It more like. . . Yeah, that sounds right, what you said. [22:01] ::puts his arm loosely around Maiko's shoulders:: [22:03] ::snuggles into Zachery's arm:: [22:03] Sorry for your loss, Zunite. [22:03] ::instinctive looks from side to side, as if look for someone to snuggle with:: [22:03] ::shrugs, then downs more of his beer:: [22:04] ::smiles and motions for another drink:: Change can be a good thing sometimes, can't it? [22:04] ::nods and mutters:: me too [22:04] ::becomes quiet:: I should go...just wanted to touch base with you regarding your research...and make sure we're all on the same page. [22:04] ::nods, not even sure if Zack is talking to him:: It is, really, it is. As long as its for the better. [22:04] Yup. Like today's change. It felt good to have a suggestion of mine get approved and actually work. [22:05] ::nods:: I should probably head back to my quarters and get some sleep... [22:05] ::stands and pulls a waiter aside, telling him to have the food he ordered sent to his quarters instead:: [22:06] ::nods to Maiko:: Yeah, thanks to your idea, my overall total topped 20. [22:06] I mean, normally I'm just happy to sit on the bridge and fly the ship... but now, something I did helped save lives. It felt... good. [22:06] ::turns back to Zunite:: Good night...and good luck with your sensor readings ::grins:: [22:06] ::goes back to poking at her food and staring out the window:: [22:07] ::grins and kisses Maiko's cheek:: It should feel good. It was a good idea. [22:07] ::finds the door and exits the lounge:: [22:07] *** Daren is now known as Chris` [22:10] ::finishes #6 and orders #7:: [22:10] ::chuckles:: A good idea. I just hope it wasn't my last one. [22:11] Don't worry, it won't be. You need to have a little faith in yourself my dear. [22:11] ::nods:: One more promotion, and I'll be able to come up with ideas for myself. [22:11] ::smiles:: [22:12] ::looks at Somansky:: Funny, I didn't know you had to have a certain rank to come up with ideas. [22:13] ::blinks:: Well, at a certain rank, people start listening more. . . [22:14] ::downs part of his beer:: [22:14] ::wry chuckle:: They tend to ignore outbursts when you're lower than a Lieutenant SG on the bridge for certain. [22:14] ::shrugs:: They like my drinks. That's enough for me. [22:15] ::nods:: Once I reach Captain. . .I'll have enough credibility to be listened to. [22:15] ::gets up and heads out of the lounge:: [22:15] ::points at both of them:: That's "Marine" Captain. Not your captain. [22:15] *** Parts: Zunite (zunite@x84-81-120-dhcp.reshalls.umn.edu) [22:15] I believe it is all a matter of what you wish people to listen for. [22:16] ::downs more beer, really feeling it now:: [22:16] ::sorta far-off sounding:: Captain... Huh. You know, a year ago I'd laughed about being a captain. Now... [22:16] ::looks at Maiko:: Is that something you would like? [22:17] I'm... not sure. I'm not against it though. [22:17] Well... ::grins:: If you make Captain can I be your yoeman? ::winks:: [22:18] ::smiles:: I can see it already. Captain D'Rall with Colonel Somansky. [22:18] The most fierce Fleet/Marine combination this side of the universe. [22:18] ::smirks:: The Captain's Man? [22:19] ::smiles:: As long as you're the Captain, it would be fine with me. [22:19] Captain D'rall.... ::smirks:: My father would have a heart attack over it. [22:21] ::chuckles and then sobers slightly:: My father will never know... [22:21] ::shrugs:: Neither will my mother. Such is the way of the universe. [22:22] ::blinks, suddenly serious:: My parents will now about me. . .I know they will. [22:22] [22:22] ::nods:: True. Right now I don't think it's all that bad though. I'm happy where I am for the moment. ::drains his mug again:: [22:23] ::downs #7 and orders #8:: [22:23] ::finishes off the last of her mug, only her third:: [22:24] ::signals the bartender to slap another in front of Maiko:: [22:25] ::wants to stand up and strech his legs, but a rush of dizziness prevents him from trying:: [22:25] ::takes another mug for himself, but it's only his 4th:: [22:26] ::starts on the 8th:: I think. . . . .This is my last one. [22:26] ::looks over and Maiko and Zachery with a glazed over look:: [22:27] ::nods at Somansky:: Good idea. A transport back to your quarters would be good too. [22:28] ::downs it to half way:: Naw, if that made it back to the squadron, I wouldn't live it down. [22:28] ::chuckles, and starts on her fourth, now taking it a bit slower:: [22:29] ::grins and drinks half his mug:: [22:29] ::slams the last half:: [22:30] ::stands up rather slowly:: I think. . .I'll take my leave. [22:30] ::hold up his empty mug towards Maiko:: To the Coro and the pilots who call it home! [22:30] Good luck. ::smiles:: [22:31] ::raises her half full mug:: And to the Marines, for delivering an ass-kicking any time, day or night. [22:31] Don't trip on your way out the door! ::chuckles and raises his mug, then drinks some more:: [22:31] ::smiles:: Here, here! ::slams the foam left in the mug and stumbles towards the door:: [22:32] ::looks at the mug in his hand and sets it down on the last table before he exits:: [22:32] ::chuckles, waiting for Somansky to withdraw out of hearing range:: How far do you think he'll get before he passes out? [22:32] ::enters the TL and passes out:: [22:32] Hmm...probably to the lift. [22:33] ::rescued by one of his flight crew dragged to bed:: [22:35] ::chuckles and drains her 4th and final mug:: [22:35] ::tips his mug back, empties it, and sets it down:: Well now, it seems we're all alone. [22:44] ::smirks:: Don't get any ideas. [22:46] Barkeep>::non-chalantly slides a pair of saki shots behind the couple, then goes off to retrieve Somansky's wayward glass:: [22:46] ::smirks back:: Me? I was only thinking of offering to walk you home. Of course if you'd rather go alone... ::shrugs:: [22:47] *** Chris` is now known as Chris|ZZZzzz [22:49] No, I wouldn't mind an escort home. [22:50] ::smiles and stands, holding out his arm:: Well then, shall we? [22:52] ::takes the arm and snuggles up to him:: [22:53] ::walks out of the lounge with her, heading for her quarters:: [22:57] *** Parts: Somansky (Somansky@68-190-246-60.riv- mres.charterpipeline.net) [22:57] <> [22:58] <> [22:58] <> [22:58] *** CoroLCARS changes topic to '=/\= U.S.S. Coronado, NCC-97901... http://www.jestertrek.com/coro2400/ =/\= Sim's over for this week; time to relax! =-= Three-time winner of UCIP's Bergen Award for excellence in simming!' [22:58] *** CoroLCARS sets mode: -m