Pilgrim 11/14

[9:12] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: *A different theme plays tonight:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wFEB4Oxlo *

[9:13] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: * The crew of the Pilgrim is at Starbase 220, relaxing and getting ready to move back to their old ship. *

[9:13] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: * GO *

[9:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li is in his quarters, looking depressed as he reads a PADD.*

[9:15] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang in in her ready room on the Pilgrim. The room has a fresh coat of paint. She is feeling medatative on the still quiet ship.--

[9:16] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill was at the bar in 220 with a glass of hard cider, wearing a grey T-shirt emblazoned with 'Martian Red's:  Best Hot Wings In The Sol System!'  She sighed softly.*

[9:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Some of the crew of the Protector are milling about, having just been towed back for repairs.*

[9:17] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she steps out onto the bridge. There is minimal activity, a few workers tending to some last minute details.--

[9:18] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she heads to the lift.-- "Deck 2."

[9:19] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --after a short time the lift arrives on the desired deck she steps off and heads down the corridor.--

[9:20] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *One of the crew heads up to the bar, ordering a pretty strong drink.*

[9:20] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill glanced at them briefly.*

[9:20] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang arrives in the mess hall, there are a few workers tending to last minute details, but the area is more or less empty.--

[9:20] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Aria sits by herself a fruity drink in one hand a romulan oadd in the other*

[9:22] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *He downs the glass and looks over at her.* Good to be alive.

[9:23] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *She blinked at that.*  "Uh, well, it beats the alternative?"

[9:24] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang stares out the window at what ever view of the starbase she has.--

[9:25] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] You're tellin' me.

[9:25] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] You ever been in a fight?

[9:26] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill rubbed the back of her neck for a moment and then took another sip of her cider.*  "A couple times, but... I try to avoid it."

[9:27] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] That's how you know someone's character. What they do in that moment.

[9:27] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I mean, I guess.  It's kind of hard to stop and think things through... you gotta just act on impulse.  So I guess it cuts through the, uh, bullcrap."

[9:28] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] Exactly. And if someone steps up on impulse...those are their true colors.

[9:29] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *A deep, male voice came from behind T'Pang.*  "I do not believe it is going to move any time soon, ma'am."

[9:30] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill was quiet for a moment.*  "Yeah.  Still, not entirely sure I'm... comfortable thinking that all the things we do on impulse are a reflection of who we really are, y'know?"

[9:30] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she turns to face the person.-- "She will move soon enough."

[9:31] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *Turning, T'Pang would see a massive Klingon male with impressively defined forehead ridges, his hair bound back in a tight tail behind his head.  He was... wearing a chef's uniform.*

[9:32] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --She raises an eyebrow.-- "Are you with the Starbase engineering crew chief?"

[9:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Klingon] "I meant the station.  You appeared preoccupied with it."  *He looked at her curiously.*  "I am the cook."

[9:33] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((wait did you mean chef as in cook?

[9:33] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((I thought you typed chief

[9:34] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] Perhaps.

[9:34] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Cook? will you be joining the Pilgrim crew?"

[9:35] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] It just makes someone else's death easier to stomach.

[9:36] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Klingon] "My assignment here was temporary, for the duration of the repairs," *he explained.*  "However Starfleet is currently deciding if I should be kept on and your previous chef assigned to one..

[9:36] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: of your Admirals."

[9:37] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods--

[9:37] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *She frowned softly.*  "Did... someone close to you pass away recently?" *she asked, then winced at herself.*  "Uh... sorry, I shouldn't have asked, that's a personal question."

[9:38] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Klingon] *He studied her collar for a moment.*  "You are the captain, then?  I am Koros, son of Klaarth.  It is an honour to meet you."

[9:39] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] That's alright...yeah, the Protector got pretty banged up recently.

[9:40] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *A human woman looking to be in her mid twenties approaches Aria.*

[9:40] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "Sorry to hear it... the Pilgrim was in a pretty similar state recently.  We only just got her back to working order."

[9:41] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she studies him for a moment.-- "I am Captain T'Pang, in command of the Pilgrim. It is most agreeable to make your aquainence Koros."

[9:42] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Tell me, captain, these Romulans whose ship you commandeered... how well did they feed your crew?"  *He started to grin wolfishly.*

[9:42] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] Um excuse me ma'am?

[9:43] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "To my knowledge the crew wer provided adequate nourishment."

[9:44] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] Hopefully ours doesn't take as long...no offense.

[9:44] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Adequate nourishment... Food is not meant to be simply adequate, captain!  It is the fuel for a warrior's heart, a scientist's mind and an engineer's hands.  No; adequate is not enough."

[9:45] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Here... allow me to show you something."  *He disappeared into the kitchen in back.*

[9:45] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks up from her padd* Yes? *smiles*

[9:45] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] Are you Chief Xalot?

[9:46] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "N-none taken... it probably wouldn't have taken so long if they'd let us stay behind and fix it..."

[9:46] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I must disagree, that is the very definition of adequate."

[9:46] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks concerned, hoping he isn't going to bring out any gagh for her to sample.--

[9:46] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] Why didn't they?

[9:47] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Well Zorin for now but yes. Thats me.

[9:47] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((Zorin for now...damn))

[9:48] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He returned a moment later with a thick slice of carrot cake that had been artfully arranged on a square plate.  It even had a little carrot made of of frosting on top.*  "That is a vulcan...

[9:48] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: mindset!  But this will change your mind."

[9:48] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] Oh! I'm sorry, congratulations. *She gives her a smile.* I'm Kobay Daniels...one of the Protector's engineers.

[9:48] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I guess they thought we were needed too badly in the LMC... they gave us a Romulan ship and everything."

[9:49] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Smiles puts down her padd and extends a hand* Nice to meet you.

[9:50] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay accepts her handshake.* I ummm...well, I found out the PIlgrim was here and I wanted to meet the other Orion chief engineer. *She chuckles.*

[9:50] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks suspicious.-- "My Vulcan mindset as you put it is the result of years of training and mental discipline. I harldy thing a single portion cake will change that."

[9:50] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she none the less accepts the cake, cuz Vulcans are no foold.--

[9:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Chuckles* I thought I heard someone say something about another green chief. *smriks and winks*

[9:51] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she takes a cautious bit, making sure there is no gagh in the cake.--

[9:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] Yup...Lieutenant Nalie is ours. I would introduce you but...she's knee deep in engineering right now.

[9:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *[Daniels]

[9:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "And my years of training in cooking on multiple worlds will put your training to shame... if you don't mind my saying so, Captain."  *He watched her expectantly as she tried the cake.*

[9:52] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Understandable, a chiefs work is never done.

[9:52] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *It was incredible; moist, not too sweet, and with a rich cream cheese frosting that perfectly paired with the carrot cake.*

[9:52] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she takes a small bite and with a raides eyebrow she takes another larger bit.--

[9:52] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He grinned knowingly at T'Pang, folding his arms over his big chest.*

[9:53] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she cracks a very brief smile, easily missed if one is not paying attention.--

[9:53] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] A Romulan ship? Wow.

[9:53] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: So how do you like her?... Um defiant class right?

[9:53] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "So, what's your logical take on it, ma'am?"

[9:54] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Aye, not much room for creature comforts.

[9:55] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "Y-yeah, the Tremar Vastaram.  It was cool, but... it's good to be back on our own engineering deck, you know?"

[9:55] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Logically, this sort of etravagence seems a illogical waste fo resources. It find it oddly satisfying however. I am sure that where ever you are stationed the crew will derive great enjoyment from >

[9:55] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Yeah pretty compact. Must make extended voyages a bit.... different.

[9:55] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: your baking skills."

[9:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] If by different you mean uncomfortable and difficult...yeah. *She laughs.*

[9:57] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He gave a big laugh.*  "Just wait until you try my gagh, then.  My human cooking is good, but it doesn't compare."

[9:58] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Chuckles* Well she's probably good at what she was designed for at least. Lots of weapons and a small target.

[9:58] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she set her jaw. The thought of live worms crawling down her throat made her turn a strange shade of green.--

[9:59] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Definitely. How is life on the Pilgrim?

[10:00] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am sure that you would do the dish justice Koros. However, Vulcan's genrally stay away from meat."

[10:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] Home sweet home.

[10:00] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *The look on her face only made him laugh louder.*  "I joke, captain.  Not everyone is fortunate to have the stomach for gagh."  *He nodded as she continued.*  "I do make an incredible...

[10:01] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: plomeek broth, I am told.  Not in those words, but I chose to take it that way!  Ha!"

[10:01] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Pretty nice. Im looking forward to getting back to her after all the time on a romulan bird.

[10:02] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah..."  *She looked down at her drink.*  "Feels like it's been years though.  So much's changed even if it's only been weeks..."

[10:03] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she seems to perk up at the mention of Plomeek.-- "Plomeek is one of my few indulgences. I find the replicated version some what less that satisfactory. As anyone who has tasted authentic Vulcan >

[10:03] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *There was a chime of a message from Li's PADD.*

[10:03] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I mean seeing something different was nice but im lookjing forward to being back home you know?

[10:03] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] What were you doing there?

[10:03] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: cooking would agree. I would be interested in tasting your version I I get the opportunity."

[10:03] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks down and reads his PADD.*

[10:04] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Something seemed to have gotten through his filter.*  "Recently dumped?  Meet hot singles in your quadrant today!  Sign up for Spacr now!"

[10:04] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li tosses his PADD away.*

[10:04] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li tosses his PADD away.*

[10:05] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *rings the chime at john's quarters*

[10:05] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] I sort of know what you mean...when we were here waiting for the Protector to be refit months felt like years.

[10:06] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Oh Pilgrim got pretty beat up and I guess they didnt want a veteran science vessel crew standing idly by so we were temporarily reassigned.

[10:06] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "I should be on the ship for a few more days, I'll make sure I have some ready for you tomorrow morning, captain!"

[10:06] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *There is no answer because Zem is not at the right place.*

[10:06] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *SORRY.. LI's quaters. wrong character*

[10:07] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sighs and looks at the door.* Who is it?

[10:07] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I would be most appreciative."

[10:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] How bad was it?

[10:07] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *speaks in a high pitched voice* Housekeeping@

[10:07] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: !*

[10:08] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill winced slightly.*  "I'm just ready for everything to go back to how it's supposed to be."

[10:08] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she continues to eat the piece of cake, somewhere in side her inner child does the happy dance.--

[10:09] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sighs.* Very funny. Come in.

[10:09] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --outwardly she expresses no emotion.--

[10:09] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Anything for the commanding officer," *he nodded respectfully at her as she ate the cake.*  "And if you have any other requests, I'll make sure to have them ready for you and the crew."

[10:10] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods respectfully-- "Thank you Koros. Your attention to duty brings your family much honor."

[10:11] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *bounces in and looks around the room curiously

[10:11] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *

[10:12] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *came in with a covered tray in her hands* Hey there. How're you doing?

[10:12] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Not bad at all really. Well except engineering is really loud that gave me wicked migraines the first week or so.

[10:12] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Man] I know what you mean...*He sighs.* Sivok seemed like a stuck up Vulcan sometimes...but he was one of ours.

[10:12] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He clapped a fist to his chest appreciatively.*  "Then I've succeeded in my goal, captain.  Not every Klingon can be a warrior - some are granted other gifts that are no less...

[10:13] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: valuable.  I choose to use mine to empower and nourish others to greatness!"

[10:13] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I've been better. What's that?

[10:13] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: They don't dampen the noise of the singularity core. Probably so you can tell any changes in it instantly.

[10:13] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] The core right? Yeah...I don't envy you.

[10:14] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *wanders over to the table and sets down the tray* You're just going to have to come and see for yourself.

[10:14] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *She frowned a little.*  "Your crew becomes your family.  Even a stuck up older brother is part of that."

[10:15] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "indeed no less important. There is an old Earth saying that I learned at the academy. An army fights on it stomach."

[10:15] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: I decided you needed a uh.. i think they call it a house call? See how things were going. See if you were tugging on anymore ears and the sort. *She grinned as she shoved anything else that was on -

[10:15] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: - the table and let it fall to the floor, excluding her tray.*

[10:16] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros]  "Haha!  We have similar sayings.  I like you, captain.  You have a good head on your shoulders.  And good taste in cake."  *He nodded at the pieces she'd been devouring.*

[10:16] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *A few PADDs fall the floor. Oh...*he looks geinuely surprised and touched.* Thank you.

[10:16] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *piece ))

[10:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Pretty neat tech. I'd probably come up with a different method to make its state obvious like link it to the lighting system or whatever but you know its their ship.

[10:17] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she look down at the mostly gone cake. -- "It was a well crafted cake."

[10:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Surely we could come up with some sort of sensor readout that did the same thing. I guess the Romulans prefer playing it by ear.

[10:18] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *grins at him and motions to one of the chairs at the table* c'mon! humor me and have a seat.

[10:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sighs and does so.*

[10:19] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Probably tradition or something. *shrugs* I mean it works and I guess you get used to it.

[10:19] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she considers the Klingon for a moment.-- "You also have a good head on your shoulders. I think the Pilgrim would benefit from your wisdom and your cooking skills."

[10:19] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *A human female joins the man and Jill at the bar, slapping him on the back.*

[10:20] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Indeed.  Humans in particular tend to use their baked goods to soothe themselves in stressful situations, it's my job to make sure there's plenty available."  *He grinned at T'Pang again.*

[10:20] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "You honour me again, captain.  If I am chosen to remain, I will serve you well."

[10:20] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] How'd you end up in Starfleet, if you don't mind me asking?

[10:21] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I heard the term many times at the academy. Comfort food, is what they called it."

[10:21] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill blinked at that.*  "Uh."

[10:22] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *She grins at him.* Stackholm! Have you heard the news?

[10:22] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros]  "Yes... 'comfort food.'  However, we do not want the crew to get -too- comfortable.  A fat crew is a complacent one."  *He nodded gravely.*

[10:22] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: So tell me what's been up with you? *she withdrew the covered top on the tray with a flourish and revealed a really large pot of soup* Tadah!

[10:23] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "indeed a healthy balance between excercise and nutrition must be maintained."

[10:23] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] No?

[10:24] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Oh I was adopted I joined out of highschool.

[10:24] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Alas, I am only the cook, not a fitness instructor.  It is ultimately up to personal choice... or captain's mandate."  *He chuckled boisterously.*

[10:24] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] Wow...well I haven't been able to get in and see him but word is that Sivok is on life support...somehow he came back from the dead.

[10:24] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] He did what?!?!

[10:24] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li smiles at the food.* Thank you Zem.

[10:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: It's just been a rough couple weeks. Ever since the party on the Citadel.

[10:25] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "That... I mean, well, that's not unheard of.  I'm glad for you?"

[10:25] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *grins and sets the large pot infront of li and set out a spoon for him* I've read this is what you give to people who need some comfort. So I had the chef make a whole pot. i figured the more the -

[10:25] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Oh...how'd you make it to adoptoin?

[10:25] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: - better.

[10:26] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly-- "As I have found. Maintaining crew morale is a difficult and complex problem."

[10:26] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Woman] He ain't out of the woods yet lady...but it's better than dead.

[10:26] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Wow.

[10:27] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill nodded at that.*  "It is... it really is.  Give him my best when he wakes up."

[10:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Well, any way I can help with that, you know where to find me."

[10:28] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *sinks into a chair and grins at him more.* So what's the trouble kid?

[10:28] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I appreciate that. I am sure that the carrot cake will help."

[10:28] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Its kind of a long story. Im sure you don't want to hear it. *smiled and sipped her drink*

[10:28] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li shakes his head.* Aria and I...we've been fighting.

[10:28] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "There's three more in the back where that came from!"

[10:29] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Just curious...our chief was rescued from the mirror universe.

[10:29] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she hands Koros the empty plate.-- "I appreciate the offer, but the captain too must maintain a healthy balance btween food an exercise."

[10:30] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] Thank you! *His mood has brightened.*

[10:30] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *nods* I'm sorry to hear that.

[10:30] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Short version I was sold a few times and ended up in the federation.

[10:30] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Did you try to give her flowers?

[10:30] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He gave a big belly laugh with that.*  "I meant for anyone else in the crew that wanted it, captain."

[10:31] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "oh yeas of course."

[10:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li shakes his head.* I'm not sure if that would make things better. Maybe.

[10:31] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He gave her a knowing look and went to put the plate away in the kitchen.*

[10:31] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((no all mine!))

[10:31] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *T'Pang sneaks into the kitchen later and eats all the leftover cake* ))

[10:32] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((Koros finds her past out on the floor, the cake gone, her face covered in forsting.-

[10:32] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: "YOU ARE WITHOUT HONOUR" ))

[10:32] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Look at how far both of you have come...I really admire the chief. *She baams.*

[10:33] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: ((I couldn't help myself...

[10:33] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang turns back to the window as Koros takes the plate to the kitchen--

[10:33] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Well then sounds like she is doing her job right. *smiles* I hope I can meet her some day. I don't really know any other Orions really. Side effect of being raised on earth.

[10:34] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *She gave a faint smile in return and then took a long gulp of her cider.*

[10:35] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] If you get a chance you should stop by the Protector...we'll give you the tour.

[10:35] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He returned after a moment.*  "Did you wish to be left to your thoughts?" *he asked in his deep rumble.*

[10:37] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It is quite alright. I am merely taking the opportunity before the crew returns from leave to reaquaint myself with the ship. I do not require solitude for that."

[10:37] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I'd like that.

[10:37] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Maybe I could show you around the pilgrim sometime.

[10:37] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li takes eating some of the soup.*

[10:37] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He nodded.*  "It is a good ship, with a good crew that I have seen thus far.  If I remain, I will be honoured to serve alongside them."

[10:38] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] That would be awesome, I've never been inside the real thing.

[10:38] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *starts

[10:38] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Hmm, well you wanna talk about it at all?

[10:38] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods at that-- "It is indeed a fine crew and an even more notable crew. It is my honor to serve as thier captain."

[10:39] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: **fine ship

[10:39] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *waves down the waitress* Can I get a refill. You want anything?

[10:39] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sure, a root bear. *Kobay takes a seat across from Aria.*

[10:40] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I guess.  Aria is upset because she thinks I'm in love with Jill.

[10:40] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "And you do it well.  I have seen your... program.  I was told to watch it when I came aboard.  It is a strange thing, to publicise the activity of a starship."

[10:42] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes very strange. The program seems popular and it helps Starfleet maintain a positive public image. So there is some logic to it."

[10:42] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Mhhm. *she took a drink she had on the tray and sipped at it* and are you?

[10:42] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I do not however understand the dolls...eh hmm excuse me, the action figures."

[10:42] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *The waitress nods and leaves to grab their order.*

[10:43] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: No.

[10:43] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Perhaps a starship with less conspicuous events would've been a more 'logical' choice, as you said."  *He paused.*  "Dolls?"

[10:43] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Have you told her that?

[10:44] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yes.

[10:44] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill pursed her lips slightly and slid her glass over.*  "Hey, um... could I get something stronger?  Maybe energy supplement R3D8U11 and vodka?"

[10:44] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Certainly.

[10:44] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Yes there is a line of dolls out. Childrens toys in the image of various crew members."

[10:45] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs and finishes her drink as she waits for the delivery of the new one*

[10:46] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "That is good, then.  The children of your races have honourable men and women to look up to."

[10:46] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Everything alright? *The waitress returns with their drinks.*

[10:46] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "The one styled after me comes with a Lirpa. Which is strange. While I have training with that weapon, I never carry one with me during the course of my duties as a Starfleet officer."

[10:47] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Perhaps they chose to honour your heritage."

[10:47] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill immediately began sucking her drink down once it arrived.*

[10:47] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "That was more or less the explanation of the producers."

[10:47] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Men... *she said with a grimace*

[10:48] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Oh boy...

[10:48] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I have seen the program, although I never watch it on a regular basis. I am wondering if I should. after all it may provide some insights into the crew."

[10:49] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Perhaps if there is one made of me, I shall carry a mek'leth in one hand and a spatula in the other!"

[10:49] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she almost cracks a smile at that. instead sh raises an eye brow.--

[10:50] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That would seem appropriate."

[10:50] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He nodded.*  "It is very insightful.  It is... intriguing to see the interactions between the crew."

[10:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Let me ask you something. If your significant other spent all of his free time with a woman he had previously admitted having feelings for then when you ask him about it to you know burry your fears

[10:50] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I also probably spent too much time with her.

[10:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: and he didnt just say you know they are just friends but that they wouldnt do that because of duty to you how would that make you feel?

[10:50] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yikes.

[10:51] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "then perhaps I should take some time to view the program."

[10:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] At least he feels loyal to you?

[10:51] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: ((sry ran afk))

[10:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Yes.  I have heard that there is also a discussion forum on the subspace network about the program.  You may be able to see what your Federation is saying about your crew as well."

[10:52] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *nods* I'm sure she'll forgive you eventually though. She loves you. Just don't be an idiot again.

[10:52] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sighs and looks down.* I don't even know if I should go to her...we'll just end up arguing again.

[10:53] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: That's the thing at this point I think they were you know. Fooling around. And he just acts like he didnt do anything wrong and at this point I think he hates me.

[10:53] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Has he tried to make things right?

[10:53] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill leaned on the counter with her drink in hand, looking pensively into the distance.*

[10:54] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Mrr maybe she needs some time to process

[10:55] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Maybe...it seems like it's been a while.

[10:55] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You mean like apologizing then blaiming everything on me? *sighs and drinks*

[10:55] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay winces.* Do you love him?

[10:56] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: That doesn't really matter if he resents me and wants to be with her...

[10:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It matters.

[10:56] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she blinks-- "discussion forum? I did not knwo that. I will have to go and see what people are saying. surely there will be logical and intelligent discourse there."

[10:57] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Yes, I'm sure they speak in great reverence of your exploits there.  Perhaps you could show the crew some of the things that are being said about them, as well."

[10:58] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "yes, to let the crew know that they are appreciated."

[10:58] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs looking depressed*

[10:59] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sorry...it's just...that sort of thing...*she gulps a bit.* you don't know when their number gets called in the name of Starfleet.

[11:00] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill slid her now-empty glass over.*  "Could I get something else?  Um... rum and fruit juice, maybe?"

[11:00] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Of course I love him thats why I married him and thats why it hurts so much that he clearly loves her and that theyve been running around together he could have at least ended things first or

[11:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Of course.

[11:00] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: something. Instead of just ignore me and run around with her.

[11:01] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "That would be an excellent idea.  Morale, after all!"

[11:01] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Can I ask you a question?

[11:01] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *smirks* maybe a bit longer then that I guess. Just gotta be patient yeah?

[11:01] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Sure.

[11:01] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Rok provides Jill with the drink.*

[11:02] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *As she got her new drink she immediately got into that.  She was feeling considerably less anxious after the previous two drinks.*  "Thanks, Rok... you're the best."

[11:02] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] What if you're wrong...who would admit such a thing to their partner if it wasn't the case?

[11:02] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It would be suicidal.

[11:02] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Or try like the movies and just grab her, dip her, and snog her till she swoons!

[11:02] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "as a Vulcan I often find it difficult to relate to other less logical species. So dealing with issues of crew morale is often complicated."

[11:03] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The movies?

[11:04] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: ... I guess. But he hasn't even acted sorry I mean like really sorry. He got mad at me last time we tried to talk it over.

[11:04] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Well, I'm always here to offer my good advice.  I've served as chef on several different ships for several different species, I suppose you could call it my culinary tour.  So I have a few...

[11:04] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: techniques that may serve you well."

[11:05] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] If that's what you believe it could cause someone to be defensive. I dunno...last serious relationship I had ended before I came on the Protector. Maybe I'm just a crazy single person.

[11:05] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] If that's what you believe it could cause someone to be defensive. I dunno...last serious relationship I had ended before I came on the Protector. Maybe I'm just a crazy single person.

[11:06] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Yeah! y'know the kind.. where the guy loses the girl due to stupidity so he makes some big grand gesture and sweeps her off her feet and she forgives him

[11:06] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I've been trying to encourage Nalie to be more proactive...she's uhhh...much more inside of her shell than you are.

[11:06] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: and there's a lot of making out mixed in it.

[11:06] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Maybe I can help you create some big grand gesture

[11:06] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Oo! we could spray paint the outside of the ship "Li loves Aria"

[11:06] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly-- "I am grateful for the offer. As captain it is not easy to find someone that I would feel comfortable going to for advice. We have not had a regular ship's counselor for a while."

[11:07] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li laughs.* I don't really know...but that does sound fun actually.

[11:07] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Maybe crazy enough to work.

[11:07] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I used to be inside my own shell too. Maybe I should of stayed that way its easier.

[11:07] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *laughs bightly and claps her hands together* We just need to replicate some paint and suit up

[11:08] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Perhaps you should request one from Starfleet, that seems like something very important to have."

[11:08] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] "Non-klingon and non-vulcan minds can be very... soft."

[11:08] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You miss out on so much of life that way.

[11:09] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill hiccupped once, glancing over at the strangers at the bar.*

[11:10] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "I have made such a request, but Starfleet has yet to reply. I am told through unofficial channels htat qualified counselors are rare and there are ships more in need."

[11:10] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I dunno about that...what about flowers? Or...I could do something really crazy. Like set up a karoake song in the lounge.

[11:10] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: True. It hurts when you let someone in though and they, *sighs* He's my first real adult relationship and this happens...

[11:11] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "For example I hear the Sentinel has a desperate need for counseling."

[11:11] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay reaches over to squeeze her hands.* Hey. It ain't over yet by the sounds of it. Don't give up.

[11:11] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I thought we were all dead a few days ago.

[11:11] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] By that, I mean the Protector crew.

[11:12] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *She chuckles as she realized she made it seem like the station was under threat.*

[11:12] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Koros] *He nodded sagely.*  "Starfleet appears to be going through counselors faster than I go through my spice rack."

[11:13] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *giggles* That could work too! or maybe some big grand adventure programmed in the holodeck that ends with you and her and a picknic or something

[11:14] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods listening*

[11:14] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "With the war and other threats Starfleet has had trouble staffing vessels. I think the medical branch has had the most difficult time keeping up."

[11:14] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] We were in the Gamma Quadrant on assignment...under cloak, when we started running into some nasty radiation. It nearly burnt out the cloak before we had to disengage it.

[11:15] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Once we reached out destination uncloaked, five Jem'Hadar ships decloaked around us. After trying to make us surrender they started firing.

[11:15] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I dunno about the holodeck. *He gives Zem a small smile.* I appreciate your optimism.

[11:15] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: No?

[11:16] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I think I probably need to go to her...I doubt she would come along right now.

[11:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Wow the Gamma quadrant I thought starfleet mostly avoided that since the war.

[11:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay nods.* We had an agreement in place with the Dominion...we even had a Vorta observer along.

[11:18] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] These Jem'Hadar though...they were under the command of a rogue Vorta working with the Na'kuhl.

[11:18] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Ah that makes sense.

[11:18] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] They boarded and started trying to take the ship.

[11:19] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] During the fighting in engineering our chief slipped out. She crawled her way through jefferies tubes right to the ship's computer core and took direct control.

[11:19] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Smart thinking.

[11:20] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It was thanks to her throwing them off that we were able to rebel and fight them off. And once a Starfleet task force arrived we were safe.

[11:20] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay nods and beams.* I'm really proud of her.

[11:21] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Well that's why you make it a secret.. she doesn't know it ends in you.

[11:21] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: We can plot something and tell her we have a fun game adventure for her to try on the holodeck

[11:21] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: That might make her even more angry.

[11:23] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Sorry for unloading my baggage on you.

[11:23] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: how come?

[11:24] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I don't mind...you looked like you needed someone and I wanted to help.

[11:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks at Zem.* Do you think it will work?

[11:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Every attempt I've made seemed to have made things worse...maybe I need to listen to someone else.

[11:26] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: I think it might be a fun surprise. maybe we can ask another female and see if they think it might work. who knows aria really well? maybe they can even help

[11:27] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill hiccupped again, giving an unhappy sigh as she finished her drink and slid it over.*  "'Nother please," *she requested quietly.*

[11:27] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] I'm not sure if that's a good idea.

[11:27] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I'm fine... what'm I going to do on a freaking starbase?"

[11:27] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I think they are all really mad at me. I...I think I'll take your word for it. I'll go set it up on the holodeck if you can get her there.

[11:28] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "Oh, wait, don't answer that, I already know."  *She groaned at herself.*

[11:28] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Take a moment...slow down.

[11:29] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I'm..." *She hiccupped again.*  "Fine."

[11:29] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Rok sighs and continues to provide Jill with her drinks.*

[11:29] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *drinks and nods*

[11:29] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *The ensign flashed a brief smile as she took her new glass.*  "Jeez... we need some music in here, y'know?"

[11:31] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: oh, like right now?

[11:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Unless you think we should wait.

[11:31] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: you gotta make a plan. figure out what to have her do. i was thinking some kind of fun adventure game in the holodeck and you end up the prize.

[11:32] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: That seems...like an idea.

[11:33] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Joy.

[11:33] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] What do you do for fun?

[11:33] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Not seeming to catch his tone, she took her glass and headed up to the DJ station.*

[11:34] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Holoprograms. Havent had as much tome for them lately though. Being a chief takes alot of work.

[11:34] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I coudl program it pretty easily.

[11:34] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill set the cup down and leaned over the console, loading up one of her playlists.*

[11:35] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] That I know all too well, I can barely get Nalie to eat sometimes.

[11:35] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Music began playing over the speakers:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3tmw2aAWHA *

[11:36] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I also like running.

[11:36] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] That's a good way to stay in shape. I sometimes run with the security teams as they do PT.

[11:37] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] We don't get the luxury of holoprograms...although Nalie does have an idea for a miniture holodeck.

[11:39] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *As the initial song faded, the next one began playing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Hjruku9Ms *

[11:40] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You could set up a gym in a storage room or something with fold up equipment?

[11:41] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Even storage rooms are in use on that class.

[11:41] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I...I don't think you really understand how much of a premium space is until you experience it.

[11:41] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill took another sip of her drink, sighing at her own song choice.*

[11:42] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: What are you like hot bunking or something?

[11:43] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: You got some ideas for an adventure? something she might enjoy?

[11:43] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Not quite /that/ bad but close.

[11:43] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Something on Earth...her home.

[11:44] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: So like roommates or like barracks set up?

[11:44] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yup.

[11:44] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yup.

[11:44] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Oo that's good.

[11:45] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: maybe even add in some extra tidbits.. like little hints of things.. maybe special things between the two of you.. show her you remember special things about her or things she really likes.

[11:45] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li tilts his head and smiles.* Not Earth then...Risa.

[11:46] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: oh?

[11:46] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: We first got to know each other on Risa really fairly early on in my time on the Pilgrim...and it's where we went for our honeymoon.

[11:47] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Maybe re-create somethin there?

[11:48] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.*

[11:48] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I have an idea.

[11:48] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I bunk with the chief.

[11:48] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill let her playlist run as she headed back to the bar.  The next song was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWARk1sv0fw *

[11:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Senior officers dont even get their own quarters?

[11:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Only the captain.

[11:52] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: *grins brightly* good! keep up the good ideas!

[11:53] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: just uh.. one big rule

[11:53] [DOIC3] Zem@Mouse43dz: Don't mention the -other- person during any of it. make it all about her and the two of you.

[11:53] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Of course.

[11:54] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Wow that does sound cramped. *chuckles*

[11:54] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] See? Now you're starting to understand! *She says, with a hint of exasperation but mostly amused.* Not that I'm complaining really...the tradeoff is getting to serve on a ship you helped reb

[11:55] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: rebuild.

[11:55] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It's a special feeling.

[11:55] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods* It must make thins awkward. When people you know.

[11:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] When what?

[11:57] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Well you know all those people working so closely eventually they you know.

[11:58] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Ooooooh.

[11:58] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yeah...the Protector...things are a little crazy with that sometimes.

[11:58] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay shakes her head.* Even have three officers who are...together.

[11:59] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill seemed to be getting progressively more miserable as her depressing playlist kept up.*  "You're right, this... hic!  Was a bad idea," *she told Rok morosely.*

[11:59] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] And you don't wanna hear what some of the engineers from the Citadel wrote on one of our bulkheads.

[12:00] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *blinks at that*

[12:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] How many people like you do you think I've seen come through here?

[12:01] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "Enough to fill a starbase..?"

[12:01] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Yeah, about right.

[12:01] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *She leaned on the counter and cradled her head in her hands.*

[12:01] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I still can't believe the ensign joined in on it.

[12:03] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Im not sure I want to know. *chuckles jokingly*

[12:03] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It was...ummm...a method of showing a desire to do...what you were talking about...with the chief.

[12:04] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Oh.

[12:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] The captain was romantically involved with the second officer...until the second officer had a nervous breakdown and left the shipi.

[12:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Not before initiating a mutiny. *She shakes her head.*

[12:07] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks around and spots Jill at the bar then looks around to see if Li is with her* Do you get alot of burn out on board?

[12:07] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Wait Mutiny?

[12:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Burn out?

[12:07] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill sniffed as she stood up straight, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.*  "I'm sorry... I should go back to my ship.  Sorry."  *She turned and started to stumble from the bar.*

[12:08] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Rok] Someone should help you...you're in no condition to walk.

[12:08] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay sighs.* Yes...mutiny. Now this is a story.

[12:08] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You better buckle up.

[12:08] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I... I can do it," *she shook her head, trying not to burst into tears.*

[12:08] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Stackholm from before walks over.* Listen...Rok...I'll get her safely back where she belongs.

[12:08] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs and looks at Daniels* I think I need to give someone a hand. You can join me if you want.

[12:09] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sure.

[12:09] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I... I... I'm okay..." *she insisted, still swaying.*

[12:09] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Avoids eye contact* You alright Jill?

[12:09] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Gadsen from the Protector walks over as well, slipping around her other arm.* You don't look it sweetie.

[12:09] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill looked up; seeing Aria in that moment seemed to be all it took to do it.  She immediately started sobbing uncontrollably into her hands.*

[12:10] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *doesnt know how to react to that. She looks to the people holding her up for a second* Um she's stationed on the PIlgrim if you can help her I um I should go.

[12:11] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] We've got her, ma'am.

[12:11] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay is standing next to Aria, looking somewhat concerned.*

[12:12] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *The heavily intoxicated, sobbing ensign made no effort to stop anyone from leading her to the transporter pad.*

[12:12] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Gadsen and Stackholm from the Protector do so for her.*

[12:13] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yikes.

[12:13] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: "I'm s-s-s-s-sorry..." *she blubbered as she was lead away.*

[12:14] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Aria slumps back in her seat and tears up*

[12:14] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay walks over to give her a hug.*

[12:15] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Aria*

[12:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *hugs her back* Sometimes I think everyone would be happier without me.

[12:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] That's not true...I've seen your service record. You have saved plenty of lives...

[12:19] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill rematerialised on the transporter pad of the Pilgrim, wiping her eyes.*

[12:21] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] Man...this feels like a starbase compared to the Protector.

[12:21] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Li and her would be happier without me. *slumps some more*

[12:22] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah..." *she said quietly.*  "I guess.  I... I'm sorry.  Really.  I can... I can get back on my own from here if you wanna go back to enjoying your evening."

[12:22] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I don't believe that.

[12:22] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *They both nod at her.* We had to make sure you got home. Take care of yourself, okay?

[12:23] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *She gave another faint nod, carefully descending the steps with only a slight sway.*  "Y-you too.  And thanks."

[12:24] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Stackholm] If you need help...you use that combadge...got it?

[12:24] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *She sniffled.*  "Yeah.  I will..."

[12:28] [DOIC2] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *They nod and return to the starbase.*

[12:28] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *She nodded and made her way carefully to the hallway as the transporter chief sent them back to 220.*

[12:28] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You saw her.

[12:28] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I'm into guys but you are very pretty...I mean an Orion for gods sake..and he already married you.

[12:30] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Yeah but we were a thing before she came on board. I think thats why hes made at me deep down he regrets choosing me.

[12:30] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *There was a chime at Li's door.*

[12:31] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li rolls his eyes, wondering who on Bajor it could be. He heads over to his couch. Maybe Zem had some more ideas.* Enter.

[12:32] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *The doors slid open as Jill stepped inside, still swaying and obviously having been crying from the redness in her eyes.*

[12:33] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "I... I'm sorry, I know I'm not supposed to be here."

[12:33] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay shakes her head and sighs.* I wish I could make you see how much people covet love between two people. Do you want something to eat?

[12:33] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li gets up and runs over.* Jill! You look awful...are you okay?

[12:34] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *He could see her eyes watering again as her lip trembled.*  "No... I'm drunk... and I don't think it's a good idea to be alone right now and there's no one else on the ship I... I can go to..."

[12:35] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I guess I could eat.

[12:36] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods and embraces her.* Goodness you are...come over here. *He drags her over to the couch.*

[12:36] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Prophets.

[12:36] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sets her down and walks over to the replicator.*

[12:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill flopped onto the couch without protest.*

[12:37] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] What do you want?

[12:37] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *shrugs her shoulders* ANything.

[12:38] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You're not a vetegarian or anything? Whenever I eat with V'Tira and Desiree they're always picky.

[12:39] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *shakes her head* No.

[12:39] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li replicates a thing of water and heads back over.*

[12:39] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Good. *She smiles and waives down a waiter.* Two steaks, one medium and one...*she looks over to Aria.*

[12:40] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill took the glass numbly.*  "Fuck, I can't believe I'm doing this to you so soon after you did it to me... we're hopeless..."

[12:41] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Rare.

[12:41] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li clangs his glass of kava juice.* To hopelessness.

[12:42] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay's eyes go wide.* Really?

[12:42] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *That conjured the ghost of a smile as she forced herself to drink most of the glass.*

[12:45] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "It just... sucks.  Being alone all the time, none of us can even hang out after shift any more..." *she said quietly.*  "It's lonely as hell."

[12:46] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Why not?

[12:46] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods as he sips the juice.*

[12:46] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Do you not cook your food? *She softly chuckles.*

[12:46] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Not usually.

[12:47] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Huh. You know...Nalie loves these 'winged slugs'...I always have Rok ksep some around.

[12:48] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "And the nightmares..."  *Jill trailed off and shook her head before she forced herself to drink the rest of her glass.  She hiccupped again afterwards.*

[12:48] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I just tried those recently. They are great deep fried.

[12:49] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Would you like some instead?

[12:50] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods and gets up to grab her glass, going to get her a refill.*

[12:50] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Home again...

[12:50] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Thanks," *she said softly as he took her glass.*  "Yeah.  Maybe being back will make things start feeling right again."

[12:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Maybe as a appetizer we can share them?

[12:51] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sure...*she waves to the waiter as they head off to make the order.* Nalie never actually got me to try one.

[12:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sure...*she waves to the waiter as they head off to make the order.* Nalie never actually got me to try one.

[12:52] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods and returns to hand her the glass again.*

[12:52] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I wonder what improvements have been made.

[12:54] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Improvement number one: Hull is no longer covered in holes."

[12:54] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li laughs.*

[12:54] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She managed to giggle a little when he laughed, taking a big sip of her water.*

[12:55] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: They are kind of like boneless buffalo wings but um they have a spicy zest from the trace amounts of vemon left in their skin after preparation.

[12:55] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "At least you won't have to listen to the singularity core any more..."

[12:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Wow. You two really do need to meet. *She smiles at Aria.*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Prophets...my poor ears.

[12:56] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Too bad... another day and the Romulan brainwashing woulda been complete..."

[12:56] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles*

[12:57] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] And if you ever run into her prime counterpart...like we did on Deep Space Nine...then it might get really confusing.

[12:58] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The Tal Shiar almost had me.

[12:58] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Prime counterpart. Wait you said shes from the mirror universe earlier didnt you?

[12:59] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Maybe they do... maybe you're... a sleeper agent!"  *She made an exaggerated face and then brought her free hand up to her head as a fist before spreading her fingers and making an explosion noise.*

[12:59] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Mind blown..."

[1:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yup.

[1:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Her life there was...well rough is an understatement.

[1:01] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li laughs heartily.*

[1:01] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You're the only person I know who can blow their own mind.

[1:02] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Takes a uniquely weird brain, indeed," *she agreed, covering her mouth as she held in another hiccup.*

[1:02] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods* I've been a few times its um not a nice place. I met my counterpart that was sooo weird.

[1:03] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] She and her counterpart seem to get along pretty well, she visited her during our stay on DS9.

[1:03] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I can't imagine though, that would be the weirdest thing.

[1:04] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li gets up to get some more kava juice.*

[1:06] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: It is because i mean its like you but not. Like my double shes more... Orion which is awkward because some crew members um know what I look like um you know because of well her its weird.

[1:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Prime Nalie is pretty much the same way.

[1:07] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill leaned her cheek against the couch cushion, her eyes closed as she drew in a deep breath and let it out in a sigh.*  "Have you been... okay?" *she offered after a moment, looking back at him.*

[1:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] She runs some sort of pleasure ship.

[1:08] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: As okay as I can be I guess.

[1:08] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: It's nice to be back.

[1:09] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The feel of the hallways, the hum of the ship...

[1:09] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "It's like waking up from a dream, and everything's real again."

[1:11] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The crew we left behind.

[1:12] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Interesting profession. I guess.

[1:12] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah... difference between them and the Romulans is, they'll actually talk to you..."

[1:12] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Exactly.

[1:13] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "They were all so... aloof.  Except for that one guy, the one who didn't shower..."

[1:13] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Not a place I want to spend my time...but she seems to treat Nalie like a little sister so I don't mind the crew supporting her if they're inclined.

[1:13] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: The who Serris was following around like a puppy?

[1:14] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Wait so the crew has um on her ship?

[1:14] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah!  And then on the last mission he came in smelling like he'd just..."  *She blushed.*

[1:14] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *The waiter returns with their meals.*

[1:14] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] They went over there, yeah. Believe it or not, Nalie took some of the engineers over.

[1:15] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li scruntches his nose, looking over at her.*

[1:15] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She looked away from his gaze, blushing even deeper.*

[1:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: ... Interesting bonding exercise I guess.

[1:16] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I don't think Nalie did anything but visit. I mean I can't even get her to come down to Risa.

[1:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *tries ones of the fried slugs and smiles* Mmm.

[1:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay slowly brings one of the slugs to her mouth, eating it. Her eyes go wide and she coughs.*

[1:17] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Serris isn't known for subtly.

[1:17] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Wait, you think it was Serris..?"

[1:18] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Try not to think about what it is and just enjoy it. Thats why I made my first foray into traditional orion food um fried. *chuckles*

[1:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Well he was following him around right?

[1:19] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Just...a bit of a kick .*She coughs.* Sorry...I could never do Earth spicy food very well either.

[1:19] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill thought about it for a moment.*  "Oh my god... and that was right after Serris was gone for a while, too!"

[1:20] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *adjusts her silverware and tries a bite of her steak* Not a bad combo.

[1:20] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Maybe they could bring like a little bowl of ranch for you to dip them in to mute the spicyness some?

[1:21] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.*

[1:21] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Yeah! *She waves down a waitress who heads off to replicate it.*

[1:21] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] You know your Earth foods too.

[1:22] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She raised the back of her hand to her mouth as she giggled before abruptly stopping.*  "Guess it's... really easy to notice that kind of thing on a starship if you actually pay attention."

[1:23] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I wonder how Frame feels about it.

[1:23] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Commander

[1:23] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Huh?  Oh."  *She blinked.*  "Why would he care?"

[1:24] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Yeah I was like five when I was adopted and raised on Earth.

[1:24] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You haven't noticed how close Serris has been to him?

[1:25] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I know more about human culture than orion. *Aria chuckled*

[1:25] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Isn't he his... caretaker?  Babysitter?"

[1:25] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Wow. Maybe you could teach Nalie a few things. *Kobay chuckles with her.*

[1:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Really?

[1:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li gives her a look.*

[1:26] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "What?"

[1:26] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles at that*

[1:28] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: He's an officer, he doesn't need a babysitter.

[1:28] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I'm half serious...I think she could learn a lot of you, maybe open up a little.

[1:29] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Oh, you know what I mean!  It's like he's guarding the guy, never really see him anywhere else."

[1:30] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'm telling you I think that's more Serris than Frame.

[1:31] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Why would she listen to me more than you she knows you. I can't even make a simple relationship work.

[1:32] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Aria...you have a wealth of experiences she doesn't.

[1:32] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Aria...you have a wealth of experiences she doesn't.

[1:32] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill frowned.*  "Guess Serris decided he cared for that Romulan too, then," *Jill said quietly.*

[1:33] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Serris is a bit of a weird dude.

[1:34] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah.  He's not alone."  *She went to get back to her feet.*

[1:34] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Were you stranded in the Gamma Quadrant?

[1:36] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Thanks for calming me down... I'll stop bothering you now," *she said quietly.*

[1:36] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You're not a bother.

[1:37] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *shakes her head* No I was part of the replacement crew when they came back.

[1:37] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Oh. But still...you know what I mean. Maybe she in some way can help you too.

[1:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah... thanks," *she sighed.*  "Have a good night, okay?"

[1:38] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Jill...do you need help getting back?

[1:38] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "I mean... if you wanna..."

[1:38] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* Or you could crash on the couch if you wanted.

[1:39] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Maybe. I mean if there is time.

[1:40] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "I wouldn't wanna be an impo..."  *Her tongue seemed to refuse to form the word properly in that moment.*  "Imposi... bother you."

[1:40] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay nods.* You are always welcome as a guest of the Protector's engineering crew. *She smiles.*

[1:40] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You're not.

[1:41] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She sank onto the couch again.*  "You really don't mind?"

[1:41] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: No.

[1:42] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Thanks. *continues to eat her dinner*

[1:43] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She gave him a little smile, leaning back as she sat.*  "Thanks."

[1:43] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay does as well, wincing at the slungs as she eats them.*

[1:43] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You don't have to eat them if you don't like them.

[1:46] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li returns the smile, getting up get something else to drink.*

[1:46] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] They taste good...it's just the kick.

[1:47] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Feeling well-hydrated?" *she giggled as headed over yet again.*

[1:49] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I just like kava juice. *He smiles.*

[1:50] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles and nods*

[1:50] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Mhm, a likely story..." *she grinned cheekily at him.*

[1:51] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] How's the uncooked steak?

[1:53] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li rolls his eyes with a chuckle.*

[1:53] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Can't be 'chug gallons of it' good.  Lemme try."  *She scooted over.*

[1:54] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Its cooked. Just not much.

[1:55] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay shakes her head.* My dad would tell you it's practically still 'mooing'...

[1:55] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li hands her the kava juice.*

[1:55] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I mean with modern tech its not like you need to worry about contamination. Its good. You should try it some time.

[1:55] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill took a little sip.*  "Oh... that's yummy!" *she beamed, taking a bigger one.*

[1:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I know...I guess it's just the principle of the thig.

[1:56] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *thing

[1:57] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Told ya.

[1:57] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks confused by that* What principle?

[1:58] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She looked into the cup, realising she'd drank nearly half of it and blushing a little before handing it back to Li.*  "Sorry."

[2:00] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Not eating uncooked meat. It's still like..taboo to me even if technology makes it irrelevant.

[2:00] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li laughs and downs the rest of the glass, standing up and heading over again.*

[2:00] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: So no sushie, no jerky?

[2:01] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Sushi is different. Jerky? Ew.

[2:02] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li hands the glass to Jill.*

[2:02] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Whats wrong with jerky?

[2:02] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She took it with a grin.*  "You're too kind."

[2:02] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Dry meat...*she shakes her head.*

[2:03] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I think you are just too picky.

[2:03] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: You seemed to like it. *He chuckles.*

[2:03] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Maybe...you've already expanded my horizons with the slugs.

[2:04] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She nudged his knee with her own.*  "Maybe not as much as you do."

[2:04] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Its ok I still havent tried klingon gummy worms. We all have our hang ups.

[2:04] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li smiles.* I've had it for years.

[2:04] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Klingon...gummy worms?

[2:05] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *laughs* Oh uh inside joke Gagh.

[2:05] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Well, one more thing you've introduced me to, then," *she smirked a little as she took her next sip.*

[2:07] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Ewwwwwwwwwww.

[2:07] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Bajoran culture. Obviously superior. *He smirks.*

[2:07] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Thinking about them as gummy worms makes it less gross when someone nearby is eating them.

[2:08] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "I mean... I don't know about that.  There's still Earth food."

[2:09] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "They had carrot cake in the mess hall earlier... oh my god, it was one of the best things I've ever had in my mouth."

[2:09] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Well as long as I don't have to.

[2:09] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She paused, rethinking her choice of words and pinkening just a little.*

[2:09] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Carrot cake?

[2:10] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Yeah... it's really good!"

[2:12] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: What is it?

[2:12] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She looked at him blankly.*  "It's a cake... made out of carrots.  And it has cream cheese frosting."

[2:13] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You never know there could come a day where you are at a diplomatic dinner.

[2:13] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Oh.

[2:13] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Maybe they'll have some still in the mooorning.  Ooh.  Cake breakfast!"

[2:14] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] On a Vigilant class? I think we're more likely to sprout another head.

[2:14] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You never know. I had to eat some carnivorus plant at one recently.

[2:15] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Why on Earth would you do that?

[2:15] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: That seems a bit early for it.

[2:16] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She pursed her lips and looked at him.*  "But cake breakfast," *she repeated, as if that was a valid argument.*

[2:16] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: You can't just reject the host culture its rude it could ruin everything sour relationship with the federation the whole nine yards.

[2:17] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Cake...breakfast.

[2:17] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] Maybe I'm not fit for that sort of thing.

[2:17] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Cake breakfast."

[2:17] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: It comes with the uniform sometimes. *Aria smirked*

[2:18] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Plus I mean you are eating slugs you are capable of more than you think you are I think.

[2:18] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] I guess...I just think Nalie would be more suited.

[2:19] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Hmmmm.

[2:19] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *She griiiiinned at him.*

[2:19] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: What if she needs a wing woman or is busy?

[2:20] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay laughs.* Wing...woman. *She laughs some more.*

[2:22] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I...suppose.

[2:22] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill threw her arms around him in a tight, victorious hug.*  "Yes!"

[2:23] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *finishes her meal* Well it was nice meeting you. We should keep in touch. Maybe we can do that tour too if schedules work.

[2:24] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Kobay smiles.* Anytime...and I'd love to keep in touch. Keep us both sane.

[2:24] [DOIC1] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: [Daniels] It was nice to meet you Commander.

[2:24] [DOIC1] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: It was nice meeting you too Koby. *smiles*