Protector 19.4

[7:54] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Thanks, V'Tira," *he said quietly, looking up at her finally.*  "We'll figure out something.  We always do."

[7:54] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: Indeed,,,might i ask something of you?

[7:54] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Name it."

[7:55] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Not much to discuss about it."

[7:55] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *smiles* Are you sure? A lots happened even since I came on board.

[7:56] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -takes a moment and then ask- Suppose your friend...your mentor....was here...and the conditions you faced were similar...what would he advise you to do right now?

[7:56] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: You are often asked to shoulder the burden of command.

[7:56] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I've had to put you back together atleast once in that chair.

[7:57] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Probably... suck it up and burn off the anger in a training sim."

[7:57] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "And then make the bastards pay."

[7:57] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods- Would he then...suggest once such feeling s are vented...to go see your fallen friend...to see if you can help?

[7:58] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "What I do is... Often sad, unpleasant, undesiered, diffucult... but it is also nessesary. Just like what you do doctor."

[7:58] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Not sure what I can do, but... it's not a bad idea."

[7:58] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Perhaps.

[7:59] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Look I know its not the same. * she exhales* But I've been on the otherside of your position.

[7:59] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Darok was captaining the Mitte when I left him.

[7:59] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods- Might he also suggest...that the presence of someone so close to him...might provide a 'light on the shore to find his way back to'/

[7:59] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: ?

[7:59] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *He didn't respond right away.*  "It can't hurt."

[7:59] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I saw him struggle with how to lead a crew, maintain relationships even dissagree with me. Until the ultimate disagreement.

[8:00] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: However...I am sure such a wuse teacher would add that you shoduld only do so..when you are ready to

[8:00] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: wise*

[8:00] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Most officers see it, sooner or later. We are stretched out, with some big wars and losses that has hurt us bad, leading to people who should not be asked to step up having ot step up."

[8:00] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: You push yourself so hard. This is the first time I've even seen you out of uniform intentionally.

[8:01] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Do you believe you shouldn't lead?

[8:02] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Very fair point."  *He sighed, rubbing his beard some.*  "Are we... good?"

[8:02] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "I am not sure it matters what I believe?"

[8:02] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: That is all that matters.

[8:02] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -looks away a little- We have always been so Marcus. A fight over something....not your fault..would never change such

[8:03] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: It was as much my fault as yours

[8:03] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Commander, I have seen a woman grit through a tibia fracture being set by hand to stay on the bridge and lead her crew.

[8:03] [DOIC1] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "I will head to my Citadel quarters for a bit. See you around."

[8:03] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Well, it's call it both of us being stupid and acting in a manner beneath Starfleet officers and call it a day?"  *He offered her his hand.*

[8:04] [DOIC1] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *He stood up, nodding to Six and Caty, recycling his stuff and heading out.*

[8:04] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I have seen her charge accross a battlefield while fighting within her mind and more importantly command the respect of the crew with a word. Relationship status with two of them not withstandinng.

[8:04] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "If things are as they should, You do not have an XO my age, Now things are not as they should, Just look at the galaxy, all the lovely people out there, suffering, bleeding, dying. It should not be >

[8:04] [DOIC1] Six@Gonz.0: *Waves to Bore*

[8:04] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -stiffens a little but reaches out to take his hand closing hers around his big strong hand- Yes I concur

[8:04] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: > liek that either. and all we can do is try our very best to make the situation as good as it can be, to make it better. Nothign will change because we simply believe it is wrong."

[8:05] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: What does age have to do with anything?

[8:05] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *He gave her hand a firm shake... for a human, anyway.*  "Then it's settled.  Enjoy the rest of your semi-leave, V'Tira."

[8:05] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Wisdom, Experience, More the later then the first."

[8:06] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Enters his quarters eventually, putting some stuff in a bag.*

[8:06] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -softly nofd returning a simiar firm shake to match his human one- Indeed....you as well...

[8:07] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus nodded as well, meeting her eyes briefly before finally releasing her hand.*

[8:07] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Experience. Commander you have experienced this war far better than some of the most seasoned star captains.

[8:07] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -meets his as well for a brief moment, her touch lingering a moment before sh e too lets go-

[8:07] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "And if that is not wrong, something is up."

[8:08] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Not necessarily.

[8:08] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus paused for that moment before abruptly clearing his throat and turning away.*  "Goodnight, lieutenant."

[8:08] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Ristovski to Commander Clerie, are you available to talk right now?"

[8:09] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -holds her beath a moment turning to go and then stops NOT turning around-

[8:09] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Whats on my acting chief engineers heart?"

[8:09] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *pauses*

[8:09] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: Marcus....for what it is worth....if this is the man who inspires your strength.....he will pull through...

[8:09] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Nothing too much, just wanted to see you in private for a quick chat."

[8:09] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: That is my opinion of course

[8:10] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Is it a chat about something or a chat to chat?" *smiles slightly*

[8:10] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -forces herself to go then-

[8:10] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus drew in a breath through his nostrils.*  "I know he will... he's too tough to let something like this stop him."

[8:10] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Bit of both."

[8:10] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -nods and then departs quickly-

[8:10] [DOIC2] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus glanced over his shoulder as she was nearly out of sight, then headed off in the opposite direction.*

[8:11] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= V'Tira to Bore

[8:11] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "I will be free in a bit, Where are you?"

[8:11] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "I will come to wherever you are most comfortable doing it, Commander."

[8:11] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *He switched the line real quick.* =^= "Yes, V'Tira?"

[8:12] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she waited for desiree to address her again*

[8:12] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I wish to..apologize for my very ill timed behavior

[8:12] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Betazed, That is so generous of you! Our one hour action timer do not allow it however. so pick a place and do not stall please."

[8:12] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "You owe me no apologies. For what it is worth, it was funny. I just wish you had not gone off on Marcus. I tried to stop you, but you didn't check your PADD."

[8:12] [DOIC1] Six@Gonz.0: *Packing up her things, she recycles her leftovers and heads out to the market in the citadel, to wander and look at things.*

[8:13] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *raises an eyebrow*

[8:13] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *He switched back to Desi.* =^= "Your office works? Or your quarets, I am not certain where you are."

[8:13] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus walked back into his quarters and immediately went to flop onto his bed face-first.*

[8:13] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I understand.....we have spoken and addresses this...he has my full support with his friends situation

[8:14] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "I will let you know when I am available then. Cleire out."

[8:14] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Alright." *He switches comms to V'T.* =^= "Good. I should have done more to stop you, but I truly had no idea it woud escalate so much... don't hold him bringing in your relationship too much."

[8:14] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -covers her face a moment and lets out a sigh and a shiver as she fights for control-

[8:14] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= ((Too much against him*))

[8:14] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "I guess I am popular tonight."

[8:15] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "It was wrong of him, and it is no excuse, but... he is a good person. He did not mean it, he is just not... at his best tonight."

[8:15] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= It has been settled Bore...i bear him no ill will nor fault

[8:15] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Of course, you are the commander.

[8:15] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *smiles in rihannsu*

[8:15] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Good. I will give you a few days leeway on my vengeance for that, then."

[8:15] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "There are many commanders."

[8:15] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: When was the last time you were on Betazed.

[8:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Kicking shins randomly will have its comeuppance, sooner or later."

[8:16] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Last time on Betazed? Tht must been before I transfered to the 22nd fleet... a bit over two years ago, two and a half?"

[8:16] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= In point of fact i made sure he knows he has my support with his current personal matter

[8:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *His voice sounds joking, clearly trying to distract the vulcan.*

[8:16] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= You deserved such....

[8:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "That's great. He knows he has mine and Commander Clerie's too."

[8:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "I did? For giving you nice cookies?"

[8:17] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Indeed.and no....for again thinking less o the ship you serve

[8:17] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I know this might seem, strange given my background. But that is a long time.

[8:17] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= As for the cookies...I have them preserved

[8:18] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "I do not think less of it. I just know that it should play to its strengths. I talked about it with Commander Clerie earlier... and preserved? Still not eaten them?"

[8:18] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Try to cut in an extended absense with my former counceloring schedule, the extra hours of trainings I had to squeeze in and the time I spent in sickbay."

[8:18] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus eventually ended up on the couch with a new glass of milk for his peanut butter, distracting himself with some KWC.*

[8:19] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I was not blaming you.

[8:19] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: +^= all In good time.....be well Bore...V'tira out

[8:19] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Merely stating a fact.

[8:19] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "You too. You need to talk, I will be around."

[8:19] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "I got both Baker and V'Tira a bit unhappy that I barely been on Risa our tow last crewleaves eitehr."

[8:20] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: And why was that?

[8:20] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Training?

[8:20] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Rehab, Training, memories."

[8:20] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= You as well Bore...I believe marcus will need our support soon

[8:20] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Memories?

[8:20] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she looks out on the ships*

[8:20] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "Then we'll be there to offer it."

[8:21] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Thank ypu for understandig Bore be wel....V'tira out

[8:21] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Yes, I keept seeing the faces of the crew of the Arden, remembering our leaves on Risa wherever I went, it just got depressive."

[8:21] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: =^= "You too, Bore out."

[8:21] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= V'Tira to Desiree

[8:21] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *smiles*

[8:21] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *a comforting and knowing one*

[8:21] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Soon I am gettign a receptionist."

[8:22] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Desiree here."

[8:22] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I believe the old starfleet term was Yeoman.

[8:22] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "There still are Yeomen."

[8:22] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Situation satisifactiorily explained and settled....Bore apologized too.

[8:22] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Then perhaps you should reques tone.

[8:22] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: to*

[8:23] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "How is Marcus?"

[8:23] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= He is ..dealing with his personal situation however he knows he does not face such alone

[8:24] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *makes a mental note*

[8:24] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Indeed. And how are you holding up?"

[8:24] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I am...well. I wish your permission to assume the watch aboard ship

[8:25] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Not to check in with Cathy?"

[8:25] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I can not until i get your permission to update her properly

[8:26] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Update her propperly on what?"

[8:27] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Commander....after that public ..situation...it is best for now for me to be seen assuming the watch. I will explain such to Catherine

[8:28] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: No

[8:28] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= It can not be Marcus..given what he is facing..let me do this for you

[8:29] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Permission granted. I think you should make it up to her later however."

[8:29] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I shall indeed...but i am sure she will understand i do this to support you....as you sked of me

[8:29] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "I wish to make it very clear hwoever, you do not have permission to take dubble shifts."

[8:30] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Understood....nor do i seek to

[8:30] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Lovely."

[8:30] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Thank you commander

[8:31] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I will see you after watch is over

[8:31] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "You are welcome. If you are goign to be there, use the spare time you ahve to look in to this brainwashing shenanigans."

[8:31] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Indeed I shall...thank you commander...V'tira out

[8:32] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= V'tira to catherine

[8:32] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "If course, You know where I sleep."

[8:32] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= Catherine here.

[8:32] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Indeed i do

[8:32] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: *smiles slightly* "Wonder who it is next."

[8:33] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Catherine...I shall be assuming the rest of this watch aboard ship, this must be done for obvious reasons.

[8:33] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Admiral Compton?

[8:33] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= That is not necessary.

[8:33] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *smiles*

[8:33] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Oh I hope not."

[8:33] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Yes it is not only necessary it is verylogical that it be me

[8:34] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= It is not.

[8:34] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I....Catherine is already Mid watch..it is only for a short time

[8:34] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I shall endeavour to make this up to you once th watch ends

[8:34] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "I should see what Bore wished to talk to, Can not really neglect a new departmenthead. Pending we are not called out, Care to join me for lunch tomorrow and we can continue our chat of the workings >

[8:35] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= Your duties already consume a great portion of your time, this is not necessary.

[8:35] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: > of the universe?" *smiles slightly*

[8:35] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= Yes..my behavior was not acceptable Catherine...even with the mattered settled...this is the logicl step to take

[8:35] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Of course. We can talk about memories.

[8:36] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= You are correct that your behavior was not acceptable, however this is resolved by apologizing to Desiree, not by taking busywork.

[8:36] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smiles warmly.*

[8:36] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "I prefere to not talk of those, but if that is what you wish. Good night doctor, Sweet dreams."

[8:36] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= It is more than that...given the public exhibitionism of the matter

[8:36] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Who says I was talking about yours?

[8:37] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she winks* See to the young Engineer.

[8:37] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: "Telepath."

[8:37] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= That is who you are.

[8:37] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Cheater

[8:37] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= I am sorry Catherine...i am sure Desiree can explain it to you. She ahs alredy grated permission

[8:37] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *squints playfully*

[8:37] [DOIC3] Desiree@Illuice: *waves as she heads off towards bores quarts*

[8:37] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus shifted a bit uncomfortably, then just forfeited the game and headed over to take a long sonic shower.*

[8:38] [DOIC6] V'Tira@Isis.: -a little pony dances in victory-

[8:38] [DOIC1] DGMAngelboy@ClingingMars: =^= If you find abandoning your partner alone in the lounge to take an unnecessary shift logical, I cannot stop you from doing so.

[8:38] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= ....

[8:38] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: =^= "Eireine, Could you please do me a favour and keep a little bit of an extra eye on Lieutenant Marcus Blaine?"

[8:39] [DOIC4] V'Tira@Isis.: [Eirene[ -chuckles- Like that is a chore on the eyes

[8:39] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "For a man he looks very good."

[8:39] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Thank you love."

[8:40] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: =^= -closes her combadge link-

[8:40] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *arives outside of Bores quarters and beeps the doorbell*

[8:40] [DOIC4] V'Tira@Isis.: [Eirene] -laughs=

[8:40] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she looks out on the ships once more*

[8:41] [DOIC4] V'Tira@Isis.: [Eirene] He has just activated his personal shower

[8:41] [DOIC6] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Bore goes to open the door.* "Oh! I did not expect you, come on in."

[8:41] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Surprise?"

[8:41] [DOIC6] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: (MT*)

[8:42] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -beams over and goes to change into her uniform-

[8:42] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Yea... Sit down wherever you feel like." *He motions her inside the usual temporary quarters he has been assigned, mostly standard, although he has placed some knick-knacks, mostly very retro>

[8:42] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Ones, like models of old firearms, model trains and the likes around.*

[8:43] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *Takes a seat in the couch*

[8:43] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Home.

[8:43] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she walks towards the quarters.*

[8:44] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Bore blushes very hard all of a sudden, sliding behind the couch and trying to do something sneakily.*

[8:44] [DOIC2] V'Tira@Isis.: -assumes the bridge watch and calls up all data on the scyrthi braninwashing to review its effects-

[8:44] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *approaches a door and pauses a moment*

[8:45] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *Looks behind her*

[8:45] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Bore is clutching a bra.* "Euhrm... yea... I had someone over recently, yea, sorry."

[8:45] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *rings the chime to Mr Blaine's quarters.*

[8:45] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Ettore?"

[8:45] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "The same."

[8:46] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "I had not noticed she had thrown this onto the light fixture..."

[8:46] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Marking ehr territory I see."

[8:46] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus glanced out of the shower, turning it off.*  "Who is it?"  *He called.*

[8:46] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Doctor T'lena.

[8:47] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Coughs.* "apparently.." *He throws it off to the side, into his bedrom and closes the door, then goes to wash his hands in the small kitchen-like area.* "Anything to drink?"

[8:47] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *He smacked the shower's sonic setting to quickly dry off.*  "Uh, come in, I'll be just a moment."

[8:47] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Raktajino-latte."

[8:47] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *She enters the quarters*

[8:48] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "That would be your third... you really love those things, it seems." *He goes to replicate one, then places it in front of Desi, going to grab something out of the bag he had prepared earlier. >

[8:48] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *It was... definitely a bachelor's quarters, with some clothes strewn about, a jar of peanut butter with a spoon sticking out of it on the middle couch cushion, and KWC's main screen playing on the...

[8:48] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: viewscreen.*

[8:48] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Inside, it is a plastic box full of strange, slightly miss-shapen cookie-like things, made with much thicker dough, and with a lot of sugar on top.* "This was for you... I imagined your mood is not >

[8:48] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "The best, and wanted to give you a bit of comfort food... home-made, from my mother on Earth."

[8:49] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *looks around and chuckles a bit*

[8:49] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Sorry to bother you.

[8:49] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Helps keep the energy up." *Looks at th ecookies* "You should not, Bore, Save those for when you really feel homesick, I really appriciate the gesture though, it is lovely."

[8:50] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus got dressed, stepping out into the main room.*  "Oh, uh, not a bother, Doctor."  *He headed over to pick up the jar of peanut butter and set it on the coffee table.*

[8:50] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Something I could help you with?"

[8:50] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Do take at least half? And either way, I wished to talk a bit more open about something, now that I am at least an acting department head."

[8:51] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Not exactly.

[8:51] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Sure, I can not say no to home made cookies."*Smiles and accepts a cookie*

[8:51] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she eyeed the screen* Is this a manual entertainment interface.

[8:51] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Oh, uh, yeah."  *he reached over to turn if off.*  "Sorry."

[8:52] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *He sat down in an armchair opposite Desi.* "Great. I also wished to give you this..." *Slides a 1L plastic bottle full of clear liquid over.* "But that is for when we are not preparing to be raised >

[8:52] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Wasn't expecting company."

[8:52] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: No need to apologize. What was it?

[8:52] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "What is that?"

[8:52] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "At any moment... either way, first of all... do forgive Marcus... you heard the call he got... I am sure that his comment about V'Tira and you was entirely unintended."

[8:52] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "What was what?"

[8:53] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "That is Rakija... fruit-based alcoholic drink made back home. Homemade by my grandfather, this one is mostly raspberry."

[8:53] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Klingon Warrior Crush.

[8:53] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Oh... oh!  Sorry, my head's... I don't even know at this point.  Yeah, it was."

[8:54] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smiles* Is it a romance about klingon warriors. It looked but par for their mating rituals.

[8:55] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Thank you." *Smiles gently and accepts the bottle*

[8:55] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "What..?"  *He blinked.*  "No, no... it's just about fighting other players.  It's not... pornographic, if that's what you're thinking."

[8:55] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *He rubbed the back of his neck.*  "Uh, did you need something..?"

[8:56] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I wasn't. So you interact with others on this game?

[8:56] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Either way, Commander... Kind of a random question, but I have been meaning to ask it for a while... now that I am an acting department head, I decidd it's kinda the time... do you trust us? Not >

[8:56] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Just like a crew, but... like people?"

[8:56] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Well, yes, you team up and kill the other team and capture objectives and such."

[8:56] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Sometimes?"

[8:56] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: So it is simulated warfare. Interesting.

[8:57] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Sometimes is more than almost never, yes?"

[8:57] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Yeah, I play it pretty often with my Klingon buddy."

[8:58] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Ah Mr T'ghor.

[8:58] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Absolutely, Why do you ask?"

[8:58] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: You two are very close right?

[8:58] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "That's the one."{

[8:58] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "He's my best friend.  We survived the Argentina together."

[8:58] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Probably more like a brother then.

[8:59] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Well, for one... you tend to stay... rather away from us. And what happened tonight, begs mee to ask the question... Do you feel we look down on you?"

[8:59] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Absolutely."

[8:59] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: How many others made it off that ship?

[8:59] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Bore... I am a telepath."

[8:59] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "About fifty-five of us."

[9:00] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Do you keep in contact with most of them?

[9:00] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Right... I keep forgetting. Well... then why do you keep away from us so much? You are busy, I know, but, I have seen you out, with the rest of us, just... a couple of times, in two years."

[9:00] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "For the most part..."  *He looked at her oddly.*  "Why all the questions?"

[9:00] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Sorry well the reason I came was to see how you were doing. As you can probably guess I am not really one for paperwork. And I have to do these routine psychological checkups during wartime.

[9:01] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "It is a very busy job, and as you know untill this fall I also ontop of it studied."

[9:01] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: The little outburst in the lounge reminded me, I had been neglecting them. That and a reminder.

[9:02] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *He rubbed his beard.*  "If you want to set up a meeting, fine, but... it was just a slip.  I'm fine."

[9:02] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Yea... until this fall. Point is... you're our XO, lately have been almost like a full-on CO as well, so... you are not avoiding us, yes?"

[9:02] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Meeting's make it seem like an interrogation.

[9:03] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Partly I am."

[9:03] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Why?"

[9:03] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I don't like that. But in all the time I've been on ship you've never exploded like that. Not really. So is there something bothering you?

[9:04] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "So do asking loads of questions," *he sighed, then shook his head.*  "I really don't want to talk about it, I've explained myself already a couple times tonight..."

[9:04] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "You see Bore... When you push 50 people in to a that small space, things happends. Even when we are off duty we are never truely off duty. So when we are here I try to make sure you all get nice >

[9:05] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Well lets not have you do that again. I really don't want you to explain yourself.

[9:05] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: > quarters and prio on the holodecks and... what recration you can get, as when we are out there, it is very ahrd to relax. And ontop of that constant level of readynes and almaost duty, There is >

[9:05] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smirks* May I sit?

[9:06] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: > someone who dictates everyones lives. The one who controls everything. That tends to be me."

[9:06] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Sure," *he sighed slightly, sinking into a seat on the couch.*

[9:06] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "When you are off duty I do not exactly want you to tense up for 'Oh XO is here..." "

[9:06] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she does so*

[9:07] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she looks at him then the screen* Alright I am curious. I want to see the game.

[9:07] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Yea? I don't really see you as "XO" when we're not in your office, though. You saw that, me joking around with you and V"Tira and Miss Baker... I just wondered why you'd almost nver join us. Like...>

[9:07] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Uh... alright," *he said, offering over the controller.*

[9:08] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she takes it* Ok what do I do?

[9:08] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Press the center button to start it up, then just select 'new game' and hit the green button."

[9:08] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Having you as an XO is one thing, and having you as a friend is another... I do not really wish for you to feel left out, or like you cannot trust us, or bond with us. Honestly, at this point, we >

[9:08] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she follows his commands and watches the screen*

[9:09] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "All know we are stuck in that tight metal box that's docked out there, together, so should we not try to make sure we are all... at least comfortable with one another?"

[9:09] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "So now you're starting a new game, so you'll get matched up with other players and you can try to complete the objective."

[9:10] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she watches the screen* And that is?

[9:10] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Different people views it different, Bore, something you will probably soon learn to. I was told that adolecent human kids do not like to play when their parents are around."

[9:10] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "You take the flag from the other team's base, and bring it to your base while making sure they don't take your flag."

[9:11] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Chuckles.* "Yea... but then kids grow up, and start to appreciate and enjoy their parents' company. I liked having you out there in the lounge, unfortunately short as it was."

[9:11] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she nods and waits for the game to start*

[9:12] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus leaned back in his seat, just rubbing his forehead somewhat.*

[9:12] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "And there it comes to different people feels different about it. I do not wish to impose myself on peoples spare time, as to some I am work, and when I am there they can not relax."

[9:13] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *when the game started she pressed some buttons causing the character to jump spin and then throw a grenade at her own feet* AHHA I did that wrong.

[9:13] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Try aiming up when you throw grenades, not down," *he smirked slightly.*

[9:13] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Shrug.* "I cannot pretend to speak on all's behalf. I am just saying... join us from time to time? Seeing you as... you, and not as work, would help everyone, even those who see you as work, relax."

[9:14] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she watched the respawn* Alright how to do I move forward?

[9:14] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "See that little swiveling thing?  Push it forward with your thumb..."

[9:15] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "That is the plan. There is also the case that we been having a dicipline issue. If I am the enforcer of dicipline, it becomes hard to relax among people, not to mention for them to relax with me, >

[9:15] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: > hopefully something that changes."

[9:15] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she does so* Ah alright, *she is moving around the map but she's not checking her six or anything remotely logical to playing a game like this*

[9:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Good." *He smiles.* "I was just a bit worried, in case something is wrong, and... we scared you away, with what happened tonight."

[9:16] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "We are not usually like that, I promise."

[9:16] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *the first time she encounters another player to shoot she aims for the legs instead of the head which results in her getting killed* FVADT!

[9:17] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: *Marcus chuckled, seeming perfectly content to let her go through trial and error.*

[9:17] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: That should have incapacitated their mobility!

[9:17] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "I know. I see a lot more then people think."

[9:17] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "That's not how it works.  You want to aim for the head or center mass."

[9:18] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Ok, i guess the theme is do lasting harm.

[9:18] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Probably." *Smiles.* "And... well. About V'Tira and Baker... I am pretty sure we know you hold them to the same rules as the others. You would not be placing so much trust in Blaine, like shoving >

[9:19] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Him into the seat, if you were fixed on "protecting" V'Tira and Baker and their careers. Do not worry. We trust you."

[9:19] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Well, it's more to kill them so they're forced to respawn."

[9:19] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "At least I know engineering does."

[9:20] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smirks and starts moving around looking for the flag, the next player she encounters she gets the drop on them from behind. she fires and manages to get a kill* YES! *then she gets sniped* WHAT!

[9:20] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Where did that come from.

[9:20] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "They're playing as a sniper.  They're hiding somewhere picking people off, gotta watch out for that."

[9:20] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: " So, Excited about acting as the chief?"

[9:21] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Sneaky.

[9:21] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "A bit anxious, admittedly. But not nearly as much as when Nalie left. Now that was the big scare."

[9:21] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she is now scanning the horizon and SNIPED*

[9:22] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: FVADT. What the...

[9:22] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Looks like you caught their attention."

[9:22] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Why I got one kill *sniped*

[9:22] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *pouts*

[9:22] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *Nods*

[9:22] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Because you made yourself an easy target, you're not even taking any evasive maneuvers."  *He smirked.*

[9:23] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Like?

[9:23] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she is trying to jump around now and SNIPED*

[9:23] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Hide behind obstacles, move less predictably."

[9:23] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "I hope I'll figure it out... and I hope I did not intrude on you with this talk? I just wanted to see if you're okey. I can imagine you'd been under immense stress with the Captain gone to.. do his >

[9:23] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Stuff, whatever his stuff is."

[9:24] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she nods* I see like this * she moves around the walls and crouchs then manages to kill another player running around.* AHA.

[9:25] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "See, there you go.  Just like that."

[9:25] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I think I see the sniper! *she tries to shoot with her rifle only to be headshot*

[9:26] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *pouts*

[9:26] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "It is alright Bore. I am of the thought that while I do not try to impose on others spare time, if they wish to talk I try to acomodate it."

[9:26] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Not as easy as you'd think, hm?"

[9:26] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Nods.* "I am grateful. But it was more for your sake." *Smiles.*

[9:27] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: No, never is. Dealing with something unexpected. *The enemy team takes their flag she moves through the level trying to catch them with the team mates. they manage to kill the flag holder only to be >

[9:27] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *team wiped by the sniper*

[9:28] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: That is not even fair.

[9:28] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "When is combat ever 'fair?'"  *He smirked.*

[9:28] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "It was a good cookie!"

[9:29] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "And still you took just one."

[9:29] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: It never is. *laughs*

[9:29] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: The universe has a bad habit of reminding us how unfair it is.

[9:29] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "I had the whole box laid out for you, after my storage was ravaged due to the Post-Xert celebrations, I asked my family for a lot, so I could afford to send you and Baker this box, and the bottle..."

[9:29] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "And V'Tira too, if you figure she deserves it."

[9:29] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she changes classes to the sniper*

[9:30] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "She is getting spanked."

[9:30] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Exactly," *he chuckled.*  "Speaking of unfairness... I'm about to pass out here on the couch, you can keep playing if you'd like, just don't blast the volume."

[9:30] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Did we not talk about that? It is entirely inefficient."

[9:31] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "But Baker at least deserves cookies."

[9:31] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she manages to kill the sniper* Mission accomplished. You should go to the bed. I will leave you.

[9:31] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "You have much to learn you Panda"

[9:31] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *young

[9:31] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Sure thing.  Thanks for checking on me, doctor."

[9:31] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Chuckles.* "I did not expect that reference from you."

[9:31] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smiles* Thank you for the talk, and the game Mr Blaine.

[9:31] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Full of surprices."

[9:32] [DOIC6] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she leaves him*

[9:32] [DOIC6] Marcus Blaine@liorexus: "Any time," *he chuckled, getting up to go collapse into bed again.*

[9:32] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she walks through the citadel*

[9:34] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed... and I think I'd rather learn acting department chief things before the true purpose of spankings. Even if I am questioning myself on spankings too."

[9:34] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "All in good time I am sure."

[9:35] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "I have a meeting in a little bit now so I sadly have to go, Thank you for the lovely gifts, Bore."

[9:35] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Yea, easier for you, you got both Baker and V'Tira to practice on." *Grins.* "How long did you come to the Protector, either way? I just realized we've barely ever spoken outside of work."

[9:35] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Oh. Of course. Good luck."

[9:36] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "If you need to talk to anyone outside of Baker and V'Tira, and outside of work, I am around. I am not too smart, but I can listen."

[9:36] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "I was part of the original cadre of officers asigned to her after Nalies major refit. We cna tlak of it another time." *smiles*

[9:37] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "Sure thing. See you around, hopefully outside of any QRF." *Smiles.*

[9:37] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "And... yea... sorry about the bra thing."

[9:38] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "See, Would you be that emberrassed where it not your XO comming to visit?" *smiles friendly, waving as she gets her gifts and heads to the door*

[9:38] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: *Laughs.* "I so would be. Good night."

[9:39] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: "Sweet dreams."

[9:39] [DOIC4] Bore Ristovski@bulgariandragon1: "You may be my XO, but you're still a lady. Good night."

[9:39] [DOIC4] Desiree@Illuice: *Adds afterwards* "Chief."

[9:40] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she heres a familiar song playing in the Blue Antennae and ducks in*

[9:40] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: (( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxAiUq8yn34 ))