Stardate:2406.03.04 (CRF - Deck 35 - ACSO Fugan B'Lanor- Day 2 - 2406.03.04.1215) Mission: A Farewell to Things, Day 2 Stardate 2406.03.04 Fugan finnally located the problem, yet it was in the sensor interface not the sensors themselves, he proceeded over to a terminal which the devices schematics had shown would replicate components for the device. He placed the damaged component into the replicator and watched as a new one took its place in a shimer of red light. [Intruder alert - initialising security measures] ~An intruder, interesting, perhaps the crew have found a means to trasfer themselves over to the station~ "Computer identify location of intruder" [deck 35, section 3-alpha] Suddenly a green orb of energy emerged from a cylindrical device in the ceiling of the room and flew at Fugan. He leapt over a nearby computer terminal, cradling the new interface in his arms, the orb passed straight through the deck leaving a smooth bore hole which clincked as it cooled. Fugan removed his phaser and fired at the cylindrical device which the orb had eminated from, he was met by a small clicking sound each time he pressed the trigger. A sound behind him made Fugan duck, the orb passing inches above his head before burying itself in the opposite wall. He removed his tricorder and attempted to scan the device while ducking under the terminal, as the orb returned to hover in the centre of the room. ~Evidentally it cannot target equipment within this room, a logical precaution, yet a useful one. The device appears to be attracted to energy, so logically it is necessary to supply it with what it desires.~ Fugan replaced his tricorder and then set his phaser to overload before throwing it a few feet away. The orb moved slowly towards the phaser, drifting between it and Fugan as if unsure which one to target, then it sped towards the phaser impacting in a shower of sparks. Fugan had already leapt over the terminal and reached the interface port, he connected the new interface, flinching slightly as an electrical shock passed through him. ~One day i would like to meet the human Murphy, he seemed to be very observant in creating his laws~ With that thought the room went dark (reply any) (posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Personal Quarters – CMO Martinez - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.0901) Julia received a message about a beach party as she was about to leave sickbay for a little rest and a nap. It had been awhile since she has spoken to Tahl and wanted to catch up. Julia had been a little busy the last couple of days and hadn’t really spoken to him or any of the other crew. Setting up the new sickbay and reorganizing the staff had taken a little longer then she had liked. But most of what Julia wanted done was now done and she now had a little time to herself. She went off to her quarters to change into something more comfortable for this beach party that all the staff had been invited to. She arrived in her quarters and thought of a something to wear for this beach party. She tried to replicate many of her ideas but the computer kept coming back with, “ACCESS DENIED, Please try again”. Julia hadn’t gotten to be too fond of the computer on this ship as it didn’t want to do anything that Julia wanted. The computer on this ship was very strict with Starfleet protocols and wanted to follow exact procedures. The computer on the Station was more relaxed and allowed much more freedom it seemed, and it was more polite. Julia tried again and again to replicate a simple one piece swimsuit and a pair of sunglasses for the party but the only thing that would come out was a very skimpy Hawaii grass skirt and an even skimpier coconut top. By now, Julia had gotten really frustrated and was ready to kick the computer but didn’t know how. “Computer, please access my main clothing replication files and show any significant changes”. Julia walked over to a screen and quickly went through it as nowhere would she have entered this type of clothing into the computer as something even remotely close to what she would wear. ~Maybe except for Tahl if he wanted it!~ Julia noticed that the files were very recently changed of which was weird since she never does or has time to change these files. “Computer, please give me a detailed summary of the most recent change”. She examined the file closely and noticed that James had recently changed her file to only be able to replicate the grass skirt and coconut top she was now looking at. Julia knew that James would find a way to get back at her and wasnt really insensed about this... “Computer, please make sure that in the future, no-one can alter any of my personal files like this without my consent”. Julia wondered why this hadn’t been done previously, but she didn’t care and the only thing she was thinking now was how to get James back. She tried the outfit on and noticed it didn’t cover much of her body. “Computer, please set up a hologram of myself in my current condition, short grass skirt and all, to greet James in bed this evening when he gets back from the party. Make sure I am much more aroused though.” The computer responded with a sturdy, “Acknowledged”. Julia then thought to herself that she really didn’t want to go to the party in her current outfit and she had no real choice in anything else to wear, since James had decided to only give her this one choich in casual clothing. What she really wanted now was Tahl to see her is this outfit. She then tapped a personal Message to him in to her PADD. --------- TO: TAHL my ONLY… Please enjoy yourself at the party, I’m going to rest instead of attending. Please make sure you and only you join me in my quarters after the party. Please wake me. We need to ‘catch up’. --------- Julia then went on to set up set the mood in her quarters for an after-party that Tahl wouldn’t forget soon. After setting up a dim mellow mood in her living room Julia left a trail of rose petals from the the entrance of her quarters to her bedroom for Tahl to follow. "Computer, please set up a nice Jacuzzi bathtub in that corner and have it steaming for Tahls arrival." Julia then went to her bed and layed down spread out on top of the covers in the skimpy little outfit that James had picked out for her. She covered her self in a few rose petals and fell fast asleep waiting for Tahls arrival. (Reply Tahl) (posted by anson fung) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Deck 16 - CEO James Bell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.0949) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 He walked in at the party chuckling slightly at the thought of seeing Julia in a coconut top and grass skirt. He didn't really want to see Julia strolling around in next to nothing, but he figured he'd get a kick out of it none the less. Upon entering he saw Tahl and Alexandra walking out togeather awfully close. ~that's odd~ James noted as he walked up to the bar. "I'd like a straberry margarita please." he said to the bartender. He grabbed his drink and parked a blanket on the beach and laid in the sun. Now this is paradise he said as he sat uncomfortably on a phasor. "stupid thing" he said as he set it aside just incase the ship got attacked like at the last party. Nothin quite like having your party attacked by war hungry aliens and watching your friends slaughtered. He shook his head in disgust. He did however feel very uncomfortable having a phasor sitting beside him at a party but the parinoia was too great for him. He buried the phasor in the sand. "there" he said quietly to himself. James quickly fell asleep, only to have sand kicked into his face. "Why'd you go and do that for?" he asked rubbing the sand out of his eyes. "oh, its you." James was tempted for a moment to reach for his phasor but resisted the urge. "couldn't you see I was sleeping?" james sighed as common sense began to come back to him "how can I help you?" Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 16 – FO Comdr. Alexandra Lowell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.0952) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 NRPG : Copy and past is over rated. This is the right one. RPG. “Are you sure? Because I am!” Alexandra said a little out of breath and put her head again his chest just for a moment to calm down. Tahl gave the only reply he could. "At this time I am certain of only one thing, and that is how I feel right now. And I am sure that I want to continue this... discussion." “Transporter, my quarters please!” (USS Cochrane – Deck 5, FO private quarters – 0955) They materialised in the middle of the living room and just lost control. Alexandra felt it was right, and nearly tear up the shirt of the back of Tahl. She immediately kissed his chest, her nails brush his back. Her mind race, when his hand brush her breast. Has she felt Tahl’s warm hands untied the top of her swim suit and pulled it down, a grown of pleasure came out of her mouth. Alexandra drove Tahl toward the bedroom, grabbing him by the only piece of clothing left. Has the blue silk curtain close, you could hear a bump has they fell on the bed. (USS Cochrane – Deck 5, FO private quarters – 1623) When Alexandra woke up, she found herself on the floor and on top of Tahl who was sleeping, pillows and covers included. She didn’t want to move in fear of waking him up, even if she wasn’t totally sure that he was sleeping. She wanted to look at him and absorb every details of his face, she wanted to kiss him, to bite him, to pass her hands in his hair, caress his chest, three millions things she wanted to do. She laid back putting her head on his chest. His heartbeat was regular and comforting, his arms holding her, were putting her at peace. She didn’t stop the words Tahl inspired, and expressed what was on her mind. “I want this to last… I never felt so complete and so free. What did you do to me?” (Reply from Tahlmari, and anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Deck 16 - FSCO- Lt Tahlmari - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.0955 hrs) NRPG: Sorry about that last one, but I wasn't sure how worth it it was to redo it for that error. RPG: Mission: A Farewell to Things, Day 3, Stardate 2405.03.05 The kiss caught Tahl by surprise, because he wasn't sure if that was what he wanted. It was almost instinctive. But as he kissed her he knew it was what he had wanted to do since he had seen her. Her return kiss was breath taking. She was so passionate and assertive. "Are you sure? Because I am!" she said and laid her head on his chest. Tahl gave the only reply he could. "At this time I am certain of only one thing, and that is how I feel right now. And I am sure that I want to continue this... discussion." "Transporter, my quarters please!" Tahl and Alex were transported to her quarters. Their embrace continued until Tahl could no longer catch his breath. His mind was swimming with images. First there was the true image of him with his hand on Alexandra's breast. He closed his eyes and saw Sinea and Bono locked in passionate love making. A flash and there was him Julia Martinez making wild passionate love. He drove the other images from his mind. He was here know and this is what felt natural. It was as if he were meant to be here now. Slowly he untied the top of her swim suit and pulled it down. (reply Lowell) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 16 – ACSO Fugan B'Lanor - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1000) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 Fugan was quite shocked when a crewmember sprayed liquid across the bar, he was unsure if it was a custom at this kind of event. He replayed the previous few minutes of conversation to ascertain what may have been the cause and reached the conclusion that it was likely to be the Captains request for 'Sex on the Beach', Fugans suspicions were confirmed when several members of the crew galnced towards the captian appearing embarrassed and shocked. "Captain, may i enquire why it is considered socially difficult for a person to order that cocktail" Fugan indicated the strangly coloured concoction that the barman had handed to the captain. The captain laughed then placed his drink back on the bar. He patted Fugan on the back. "It's the human humour thing. The words have a double meaning. Sex on the Beach is the name of the drink but it can also be the name of a sexual activity in a specific location." He extended his hand to encompass the beach scene around them. "It was apparently a popular pastime amongst the youth of 20th century Earth!" Fugan did not fully understand, yet he had found that human humour was often uncomprehensible and the logical soloution was to simply agree, unfortunatly Fugans curiosity had been aroused. "Are all pastimes of historical human youth found humerous or merely this example? Why was the name of the drink chosen to be something that humans find humerous, yet other drinks have plain names?" (Reply from Alexander, any) (Posted by John Morrison) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Personal Quarters – CMO - Lt Martinez - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1625 hrs) Julia woke up still lying on the bed and rather cold in what she was wearing. The jazuzzi had already cooled down and was cold. She wondered why she was covered in roses, then remembering that Tahl was supposed to wake her. ~Meh, something must have happened~ She brushed herself off and got up. Since she had nothing else to wear, she slipped on a star fleet uniform and went into her living room. “Computer, please locate Lt. Tahl and trace his locations while I was sleeping”. The computer took its time and as Julia got a cup of tea from the replicator, it responded with, “Tahls locations in the previous 5 hours were as follows, Deck 16, Personal Quarters FO Lowell, and Personal Quarters Lt. Tahl”. ~Hmm. Julia thought to herself. Why would he be in the personal quarters of the FO?~ Julia then tapped her combadge as she headed to sickbay to check-in on any events there. =^= Lt. Martinez to Lt. Bell, How was the party?. Have you seen Tahl around? Meet me in sickbay if you get a chance. we should chat.” (Reply James) (Posted by Anson Fung) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Deck 16 - CEO James Bell- Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1626 hrs) The message that came over the intercom gave James a startle. He was still napping out on the beach when his sister gave him a call. =^= Lt. Martinez to Lt. Bell, How was the party?. Have you seen Tahl around? Meet me in sickbay if you get a chance. we should chat.=^= "The party was good. And yes I have seen Tahl, he left the party earlier with Lt. Lowell. They looked like they really wanted to get out of here" =^=Meet me in sickbay if you get a chance. we should chat.=^= "acknowledged" James said as he got up "I'll be by after I change into my uniform". James stood up and went to his quarters to change into something less comfortable. (USS Cochrane - Personal Quarters - CEO James Bell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1626) James entered his quarters and threw off his shirt and shorts. "a quick shower and I can get all this sand out of my hair and feel so much cleaner" He turned on his sonic shower when hands reached and grabbed his chest. ~What the hell?~ James raised his hands to his face. ~Nope, those aren't my hands touching my chest. "computer, please tell me who is in my quarters?" james asked "Lt. James Bell" the computer replied. "well of course I'm in my quarters computer quit being such a smart alec. Do I have to fix you again?" James grabbed the hands and turned around and screamed. He quickly covered his eyes and ran out of the bathroom naked. "MY EYES! MY EYES!" he screamed tripping over his bed. "Julia! Why are you in here dressed like that?" The hologram chased after him jumping on him trying to pull his hands away from his eyes. "AHHH!" he screamed as the hologram gave no response "Get off of me!" he kicked her trying to get her off. "computer what is she doing here? Did you let her in again?" "negative" the computer replied. James wanted to call for security. But his commbadge was across the room. She went to bite his neck. It didn't hurt. ~what the?~ james thought as he began coming to his senses. "computer, is there a holographic program running in my quarters?" "affirmative" "please delete program from files and terminate immediately" "acknowledge" the computer said as the hologram began taking off its coconut top. James sat up out of breath. "good god, that was just plain scary" he sat up and went back to the shower. "that wench is going to have to pay for this one. I don't know how, and I don't know when... But she will. She will pay dearly." (USS Cochrane - Main Sickbay - CEO James Bell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1700 hrs) James walked in carrying a picnic basket. ~might as well make her think I've made peace and get her good later~ he thought still trying to forget the image of his sister in a coconut bra and grass skirt. "Look julia, I brought ceasar salad and caffine free diet cokes!" "so whats up? You seem to have something on your mind" Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Main Sickbay – CMO Julia Martinez - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1637 hrs) Julia went off to check the events of the sickbay… Nothing too unusual, her staff was doing some minor preparation in case any of the senior crew comes back from the party feeling a little sick. The sickbay was still pretty messy from the move. There was equipment everywhere and items still needed to be sorted and put away. Unlike other departments that relied on major mechanical systems, sickbay was based on small objects that needed to be carefully placed in case of need. Julia wasn’t too concerned about anything at the moment but one thing. The actions and events of what she would like to call her boyfriend Tahl. Julia had been busy for the last couple of days organising her new sickbay, but the activities of Tahl had been rather suspicious. She had heard numerous reports from her crewmates that Tahl had been spending much too much time with Ms. Lowell lately. Tahl also had been avoiding Julia lately. The fact that he didn’t even think to respond to her message too meet wo rried Julia. Ever since that evening on the station, Julia hadn’t received any of the secret Tahmail that the have always exchanged. Julia knew only one thing for certain. If she found out for sure about anything more to confirm Lt. Tahlmari’s ‘extra-curricular’ activities that there would be severe physical damage to him. NRPG: Don’t mess with the Doctor! RPG: (USS Cochrane - Main Sickbay - CEO James Bell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1700 hrs) James walked in to sickbay carrying a picnic basket. "Look Julia, I brought Caesar salad and caffeine free diet cokes!" Julia looked at James in a cynical fashion and thought of what he was up to. “Come and we’ll chat in my office. Too messy here.” "so what’s up? You seem to have something on your mind" Julia thought for a minute and said what was on her mind, “What do you think is going on with Tahl? He’s been acting strange lately and hasn’t been exactly himself. I think he’s trying to avoid me.” (Posted by Anson Fung) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 16 – FO Comdr. Alexandra Lowell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1625) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 “I want this to last… I never felt so complete and so free. What did you do to me?” Tahl laugh and it was music to Alex's ears. "You want me to make a list, or perhaps I could just show you." Alex smiled has he rolled over and pressed his weight down on her. Slowly he moved his face closer to hers. He placed a gentle kiss on her lips, then another. Alex felt another wave of pleasure swelling in her. Suddenly they were locked in another embrace. Alex rolled him back over and Tahl hit his shoulder on the corner of the bed. "Ow!!" he cried out and then laughed. “Sorry!” She laugh too and pass her hand on his shoulder. "I could lay here like this forever." “Me to!” Alexandra caress his chest. ~Now what will happen! So many things and feelings. I want a us but… yeah… there’s a few of those.~ They sat facing each other, there eyes cross and the connection was establish again. Alex could still sense him inside and she didn’t want that sensation to go away. For the first time, she felt complete yet scared. She had other relationships, yet this was totally different, there was deepness, and strength. Alex could practically touch it. ~Was this be an aftermath of the simulation? What Fugan said, the computer put the participant where he or she would be most suited. It would mean that we had feelings for each other, just never express them.~ Tahl seem to have read her earlier thoughts. "But we better make ourselves available to the rest of the ship, don't you think?" Alexandra sight, sitting on the floor her back against the bed. The bed sheet lifted barely over her chest, looking at him she just wanted to get up and kiss him again, and again. “I guess so!” She looked at him get dressed and felt sad. From his looks toward her, she could see that he wanted to stay. Her heart squeeze in her chest. Alexandra wanted to ask him to stay, but she knew that if their relationship was destine to survive, she had to let Tahl decide. For her, it was already done. Before he left Tahl bent down and picked up the top of her bikini. "I'll just hold on to this." He smiled and winked and Alexandra smiled. He bent down and kissed her once more, she did the same. “See you later!” Then Tahl turned and walked out the door. Alex stayed seated on the floor and closed her eyes. She took three long breath before getting up. Wrapping the bed sheet around her, she made her way toward the mirror and look at herself with lucidity. ~Now, what will happen? Can we…? I’m scarred and excited at the same time. I want this to work… Face it Alex you love him.~ (Reply from Tahlmari) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Deck 16 - FSCO- Lt Tahlmari - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1625 hrs) Mission: A Farewell to Things, Day 3, Stardate 2406.03.05 Tahl had been laying awake for about half an hour. The weight of Alex's body felt comforting to him. His hand rested on the small of her back. He had been doing some breathng exercises and had gotten into a nice patern. He was breathing with the same regularity as the sleeping Lowell.The day had passed in a blur of pasion and love. He kept going through his mind all of the reasons that he shouldn't be there. First of all she was the FO. That could be a problem. Then there was Julia. It had only been a few nights since he had been with her. What did this mean for them. But in the end he could feel the rightness of this.Alex stirred. Her lifted for a moment and then rested back against his chest. He didn't need to be a telepath to know that she was feeling comfortable about this day. It was as if he could feel her assurance. Was it real or a ghost from the simulation. He'd had a nagging feeling that there was some remnants of their connection."I want this to last... I never felt so complete and so free. What did you do to me?"Tahl gave a little chuckle. "You want me to make a list, or perhaps I could just show you."He rolled over and pressed his weight down on her. Slowly he moved his face closer to hers. He placed a gentle kiss on her lips, then another. Suddenly they were locked in another embrace. Alex rolled himback over and Tahl hit his shoulder on the corner of the bed."Ow!!" he cried out and then laughed. "I could lay here like this forver." They sat up facing each other, looking into each others eyes. Sudenly there was a flash in Tahl's mind. He could still feel her. Her presence was in him. Due to his affliction Tahl had never felt as if he ever belonged to anything. He was always an outsider on the Zakdorn homeworld. But know, for the first time in his life, he could "feel" like he was whole. It scared him."But we better make ourselves available to the rest of the ship, don't you think?"(reply Lowell)Tahl got up and grabbed his clothes. In moments he was dressed. Lowell looked up at him from the floor. He wanted to stay, but knew he had to leave. It was the hardest thing had done walking to the door. Before he left Tahl bent down and picked up Lowell's bikini top. "I'll just hold on to this." He smiled and winked and Alex. he bent down and kissed her once more, getting one more whiff of her scent. Then he turned and walked out the door.(reply Lowell)(posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Deck 16 - FSCO- Lt Tahlmari - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1630 hrs) NRPG: Hey Laurence, could you change the time on Anson's post on this to a little later so that this can all happen. RPG: Mission: A FArewell to Things, Day 2, Stardate 2406.03.05 Tahl made his way back to his quarters. He felt as if he hadn't slept all day. In truth, he hadn't. This whole thing with Alex had just happened. He was so confused. His feeling for Lowell were real. ~Weren't they?~ But so were his feelings towards Julia Martinez. He went into his quarters and sat behind his desk. He had no idea what he should do. He looked at his computer screen and saw two messages. The first one was from Julia. The second was from the captain. He needed to get grounded so he went with work first. - - - - - TO: LT. TAHLMARI Report to me at your earliest convenience. - - - - - Tahl took a breath and rubbed his forehead. "Your in it deep now buddy," came the voice of his imaginary friend Bob. "Oh shut up," Tahl replied, in complete annoyance. There was no escape now. He had to read Julia's message. - - - - - TO: TAHL my ONLYÖ Please enjoy yourself at the party, Iím going to rest instead of attending. Please make sure you and only you join me in my quarters after the party. Please wake me. We need to catch up. - - - - - Tahl burried his face in his hands. He was a loner by nature and historically. How did he ever get in a situation like this. He was going to have to tell her the truth. That much he did know. What he didn't know was how she was going to take it, and what it meant to all of them. "Computer, locate Lt Julia Martinez." [Lt. Martinez is in her quarters.] "Please state her condition." [Lt. Martinez is asleep.] Well, maybe he could soften the blow. He really didn't want to awaken her with this. "Computer, interface transporter and replicator programs." The computer beeped it's compliance. "Access horticutural program." [Accessing] "Replicate 3 dozen roses and transport them to Lt. Martinez's quarters." [Please designate exact transport site.] "Put them on top of her bed." The computer beeped it's compliance. Tahl sat back and began to wonder what the captain wanted. Time to find out. (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 16 – FO Comdr. Alexandra Lowell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1635) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 Alex put the pillows and the bed sheets on the bed but didn’t want to do it. She found herself starring at it, even seeing them kissing and making love. She quivered from the wave of pleasure that the image provoke but put it away from her mind. ~If I think about this, I will loose control. Come one Alex, you know where you stand.~ Alex found herself bubbling with energy and decided to take this opportunity to exercise and practice the T’Kon staff. She got dress in her training clothes, black pants and a black sleeveless t-shirt. She tide up her hair in a pony tail and went to her night stand. Her hand freeze, Tahl’s birthday gift was beside the weapon. She smiled and picked up the staff. Alex went to her living room. At the corner of the room was a reproduction of an old music box of the 1960’. It was a gift that was sent from her grandfather, he seem that he knew that she got promoted. ~He must do back flips now that I reach his rank.~ Something on the floor attracted her attention. There was a blue botton, she picked it up. “It probably came out from Tahl’ shirt!” She laugh and put it inside a wood box on her desk. "A little souvenir!" Alex decided to take the long way, with the help of the turbolift. “Deck 10” (USS Cochrane – Deck 10 – Holodeck – 1642) All the way to the holodeck on deck 10, there was no one in sight. She walk inside the simulation room and started to warm up and stretch. A little bit of Tai Chi, re-establish calm and focus in her. Once she was warmed up she took the staff and push the control and it grew. “Computer, program Lowell 2, start with level one, once the opponent is beaten three times, augment of one level. Start program now, start also music program that goes with it.” Alex look at her simulated opponent and they started to fight. Level one, level two, level three, level four, level five were reach with more or less difficulty. Then to her surprise came the opponent of the level six. (Reply from anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Main Sickbay – CMO Martinez - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1700 hrs) As sickbay became more organized, there was less and less to do. The nurses were chatting more and Julia found herself sitting in her office more often drifting into dreamland. For the last half hour she had been pondering her situation with Tahl. She had the feeling that he was avoiding her for some reason as before, even if Julia was busy, he would make the attempt to come to sickbay and be with her. After the last evening on the station, they hadn’t really seen each other or even talked. As she was sitting on one of the biobeds in the corner, James walked into the sickbay carrying a wicker basket. "Look Julia, I brought Caesar salad and caffeine free diet cokes!", he announced. Knowing perfectly well that he just came from his quarters and an encounter with a scantily dressed version of herself, Julia was now expecting the worst. She wanted to lock him down on one of the beds and force the information out of him, but Julia decided that would cause too much of a scene. She looked suspiciously inside the basket and noticed that the cokes were cold and that the salads were recently replicated. Julia gave James an awkward look and said, “What’s wrong with these? I think I’m going to replicate my own food for awhile.” She then took a sip of the tea that she had on her desk. James then just set down the basket and said, "so whats up? You seem to have something on your mind". “Nothing much. Tahls been avoiding me lately and spending a lot of time with Commander Lowell. I just wanna know why. What do you know and what can you find out?” (Reply James) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane - Main Sickbay – CEO James Bell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1700 hrs) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate: 2406.03.05.1702 NRPG: My appologies if you get this twice, but i don't think you will cuz i didn't get it once! ha! And also my appologies for not posting for a while. Something about reading 400 pages on schizophrenics and major depressive disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and hysteria and.... that will make a person CrAzAY! RPG: “Nothing much. Tahls been avoiding me lately and spending a lot of time with Commander Lowell. I just wanna know why. What do you know and what can you find out?” James thought for a moment and was rather undecided if he should tell julia of Tahl's love afair with his superior officer. Torn between his family values and the fact that it was only a simulation, he opted to tell the truth. As objectively as he could anyways. "i suppose i probably should tell you this." James started anxiously. "Yesterday, i killed Tahl with a disruptor. I don't really know why i did it. It just sorta happened. And i also woke up to discover i had breasts!" James paused to see if his humor woud pacify Julia, it appeared that it didn't. "well yesterday i went off to investigate something down on deck 35. There was some sort of program draining the resources of the ship. I go down there and i find all these stasis pods, and all these people just laying there. So i asked the computer 'computer, whats going on' and the computer being as stubborn as it always is didn't give me a very clear answer until it asked me if i wanted to know more" James sat down. "you should probably sit down for this part" James motioned for her to take a seat. "now this is where things get weird. the next thing i know is i have breasts, and i didn't know where they came from. From what i understand i was in this sort of holographic simulation, except for the fact that i was no longer in my body but someone else's." "anyways" james continued, "it turned out that tahl and lt. Lowell were getting married. and as the simulation went, i was supposed to kill them. So then they go through this elaborate marriage ceremony, and then i fire at Lt. Lowell, but then Tahl jumped in and saved her" James concluded. "the rest of the story is pretty much a blurb." "but the way i see it is since they were getting married and all, they could have have been boinking in that simulation, if thats what you're wondering. And oh, at that party today i also saw them leaving togeather as i came in. So what ever that means i have no idea?" Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 10, Holodeck – FO Comdr. Alexandra Lowell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1803) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 Alex look at her simulated opponent and they started to fight. Level one, level two, level three, level four, level five were reach with more or less difficulty. Then to her surprise came the opponent of the level six but it wasn’t… it was Tarz. Her real adversary just appeared in front of her. “Computer, stop program!” The hologram vanished. “I’m sorry if I distracted you… but you shouldn’t have been.” “Don’t start Tarz!” Alexandra picked up a towel and sponge her neck, face and back. “Where were you Alexandra? I was worried… I heard so many things.” “You wouldn’t believe it if I told you… What did you heard?” “That you got an ‘ADVENTURE’ with Lt. Tahlmari.” ~Rumors travels fast around here!~ They came out of the holodeck, but she took her time before answering. They took the turbolift. “Something happen and it’s personal. We still have a lot of figuring out. Deck 5.” She talk in a low voice. “We!” He stop slightly surprised. Alexandra didn’t answer has a crewman past by. When he was far enough she continued. “Yes! Do you know the saying… your worst enemy is yourself? I came face to face with regret. Something that I promise myself never to live with. I should have said or done something a long… time ago.” She look at Tarz very seriously and there was that weird silence. “Oh! I see! You will have to do something… and quick.” “What I decide to do is my business? But I am okay Tarz.” “Well, I will leave you now that I know you are alright.” (USS Cochrane – Deck 5, FO private quarters – 1806) Alexandra felt suddenly tired and has she look around she felt a little bit lonely. Even if she trusted Tahl implicitly, she still wonder what was going on. “Computer, prepare a bath. Start music, Chopin, all his piano concerto, in chronological order.” [Compiling… program ready] The music started and Alexandra could hear the water running. She went to the bathroom, found some essential oil, decided on lavender and poured a few drops in the water. The sent quickly spread in the room. She got out of the bathroom, went to her bedroom, got rid of her clothes. All this time thinking about Tahl, they would have to talk and this privatly. “Computer, augment room temperature to 26 celcius” [Room temperature now 26 celcius] A second later. [The Bathtub is ready Comdr. Lowell] “Thank you! Computer, send a writen message to Lt. Tahlmari. Tahl, my door will always be open to you day or night. Send message.” After a moment, slipping inside the warm water, she duck completely in it. “Computer, put Lt. Tahlmari on the list of persons permitted to come in my quarters, through the transporter and or the door.” [Lt. Tahlmari, is now inscribe in the privacy list.] “Thank you! Turn on the volume just a tad and dime the light 50%.” The music got a little more louder, the lights intensity lowered. After some a good scrub down, Alexandra relax and turn on the jacuzzi mode. “Computer, if I’m not out of the bath in thirty minutes, wake me up.” (Reply from anyone) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane – Deck 5, FO private quarters – FO Comdr. Alexandra Lowell - Day 3 - 2406.03.05.1833) Mission: Farewell to things, day 3 Stardate 2405.03.05 Alexandra let the bubbles massage her body and slowly relax her to the point of sleep. She emptied her mind completely at the exception of the events of the simulation, in an attempt to understand what she was thinking. It came has a shock when she heard the computer message. [Comdr. Lowell, it’s been 30 min.] “Euh! Thank you!” Alexandra pulled herself out of the bathtub a little bit disoriented and groggy. She dried herself, found elongated t-shirt that droop on her left shoulder. Coming out, she look around, her personal computer reminded her of the harsh reality. She had tones of reports and files to read. “Computer, stop music!” Alexandra walk over to her console and sat on her comfortable chair. “I’m giving this an hour and after the bed.” The picture of her mother cut her attention. “For crying out loud, I forgot… she will be worried sick.” Alexandra took a moment to collect her thoughts. “Computer set communication with my Louisa Lowell, Chief medical officer starbase Copernicus.” Alexandra didn’t have to wait long. =^=Alexandra! Is that you?=^= “Yes! I completely forgot. So many things happen to me this pass few days, you wouldn’t believe it. I can’t talk to you about that, let just say that a unique experience. I’m alright, nothing bad happen.” =^=I was worried! Your grandfather told me that you got promoted. You should have seen him… He is so proud of you.=^= Her mother really looked her daughter. =^=Are you sure that you are alright? You seem troubled.=^= ~Emergency, emergency... Need to change the conversation... Now!~ “It’s because of something else and also the new responsibilities that I have. In a few days, I will explain more, I promise. Tell grandfather that is gift is wonderful, I love it!” Alexandra smiled. “I called only to tell you that I am fine. Tell me, everyone is okay, grandmother, how is she feeling?” “Better now, the new medication is working. She will be all recovered. I will be able to sleep tonight now that I know you are alright. I think that you need rest to.” “Yes I do! I have just a few things to do and go to bed.” “Okay, contact me soon, I love you.” Her mother blew a kiss at her. Alexandra laugh a little. “I will, love you mom! Bye!” Alexandra blew her a kiss has well and close the communication link. Alexandra couldn't tell her about Tahl and about her little adventure in the simulator, it would have meant a lenghtly explanation and that she couldn't do right now. Alexandra work a little, manage to do what she had to do that day. When she closed the console, she starred at it and turned around to look at her living room. “Computer, close the lights!” The room went completely dark but like a blind, Alexandra found her way to her bedroom, touch her bed and slip between the covers. The weight of the covers felt comforting on her body, she laid in a position that was comfortable for her to fall asleep and her mind went back to Tahl with Starbase Geneva right after. “ITA from Starbase Geneva!” [USS Cochrane will arrive to the facility of Starbase Geneva approximately at 0130 hours] “Wake me up at 0030 hours” Alexandra yawn. [Alarm set to 0030 hours] “I hope everything went okay with Julia. He must be going out of his mind…” She said in a whisper to herself. “I wish he sent me a message soon.” Alexandra hug a pillow and fell asleep quickly. (Reply from anyone or none) (Posted by Laurence Durand) Stardate:2406.03.05 (USS Cochrane- Private Quarters- TAC/SC- Lt Tahlmari-Day 3- 2406.03.05.1845 hrs) Mission: A Farewell to Things, Day 3, Stardate 2406.03.05 Tahl sat down in his sofa with a drop. He leaned back and took a deep breath. So many thoughts were going through his head that he had trouble keeping them straight. He closed his eyes and breathed slowly. Rubbing his temples he began to sort out the thoughts and events of the last few days. ~Start with the most recent and work backwards.~ Bob had always been his voice of reason. Okay, so now he was the tactical officer and chief of security. His meeting with the captain had been nothing less than fantastic. It was sad to be leaving the flight squad. And to put it in charge of Menelion was something that he didn't relish, but the Romulan was an accomplished pilot. He had already met with the squadron and made his announcement. Unhappy was an understatement of how they felt about him leaving. But he knew that this was an opportunity he didn't want to pass up. Tahl paused in his thoughts and hit his comm badge. "Lt. Tahlmari to all security personnel, there with be a mandatory meeting at 1930 hours. You are all cordially invited. Tahlmari out." "Computer, inform me at 1915 hours." [Noted.] That should leaving an intersting impression. Nobody knows of my new possition. They would be expecting a call from Alex. Ah Alex. The thought of her brought a smile to his face. He looked over and saw the bikini top laying on his table. Their connection was something greater than he could possibly have expected. It was as if they were two pieces of the same puzzle. is this what's left from that damn simulation? Well, it could be worse. But the feelings he had for her were real. Perhaps if Julia hadn't beenso preoccupied with the move from CRF to the ship. Then there was Julia. He needed to talk with her. Thinking of her also made his heart warm. She was the first woman he had opened his heart to. He could still feel the pangs of love for her. It was beginning to make his head hurt. What was he going to do? Knowing human behavior, Tahl could be certain that if there was one thing that was not going to happen was that these women were not going to share him. Besides, Tahl sure that he could not handle that. He had to get prepared for his meeting. He went to his computer and saw that he had a message. From Julia? No, it was from Alex. Tahl touched the screen, as if he were reaching for her. He pulled up the message and read it. His eyes opened wide as he read and he raised one eyebrow. ~An open invitation? Anytime? Now that's sometihing you don't get every day.~ Tahl smiled as he contemplated taking her up on that invitation right now. With a heavy sigh he remembered that there was work to do and a meeting to prepare for. They were headng to Starbase Geneva and he wanted security prepared and set up. He began looking through the security details and started to rearrange things as he saw fit. There appeared to be some trouble but the captain was certain what so he though that he'd beef security up a bit. He wanted them to be a pressence. It wasn't long before the computer beeped in. [The time is now 1915 hours.] Tahl sat back and looked at what he had done. He was quite pleased with himself. He stretched a little and then down loaded the information onto his PADD. With that done he headed for the door. ~Time to take control of security. ~ He looked back into his room and smiled at the sight of the bikini top. His last thought was not of the importance of what he was about to do. His last thought was, ~I wonder what Alex is doiong right now.~ And he was off. (reply none) (posted by Al Muir) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Officer's Lounge - Huber Jefferies (Original)- 21.31) Huber blinked, and looked around. ~Where am I?~ He glanced around at the corridor he was in. ~I didn't notice the familiar tingle of the transporter. hmmm.~ He walked down to the junction, and accessed the computer interface. "Computer: Locate Captain Arianna" < There is no Captain Arianna currently on the station.> ~What the devil is happening. if this is some *new guy* prank, they've really outdone themselves.~ Not knowing what to do, he started walking aimlessly along the corridor. ~If nothing else, I can get familiar with the station layout.~ (reply any, none) (Posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Officer's Lounge - Huber Jefferies (Original)- 21.31) Huber blinked, and looked around. ~Where am I?~ He glanced around at the corridor he was in. ~I didn't notice the familiar tingle of the transporter. hmmm.~ He walked down to the junction, and accessed the computer interface. "Computer: Locate Captain Arianna" << There is no Captain Arianna currently on the station.>> ~What the devil is happening. if this is some *new guy* prank, they've really outdone themselves.~ Not knowing what to do, he started walking aimlessly along the corridor. ~If nothing else, I can get familiar with the station layout.~ (reply any) (posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Civilian Quarters - Huber Jefferies (C)- 21.45) Huber stepped out of the sonic shower, and dressed quickly. ~My next set starts in fifteen minutes.~ Donning his black, evening outfit, he left his quarters and headed for work. (reply any, Party Boy?) (Posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Officer's Lounge - Huber Jefferies (Original)- 21.45) After walking around for a good while, Huber snapped to his senses. ~What am I doing? Something MUST be wrong. the station shouldn't be this deserted. Where would I go in an emergency? Engineering makes the most sense.except, something feels wrong here. Let's see. What was I doing before I found myself on this deserted corridor? Oh, right. I was playing chess.~ He walked to the nearest junction, and activated the computer interface. "Computer, show me the location of the officer's lounge." The directions flashed up on the screen. Huber made a quick note of the directions, then addressed the computer again. "Computer, show me the location of main engineering." Again, the directions flashed up on the screen. Now, he just had to decide which way to go. His commbadge chirped. =^= "Hallo, is there anyone there? This is SFI Lt. Commander Joshua White and I'm currently in the Observation Lounge.=^= ~That sounds like someone as confused as I am. Guess that makes my decision simpler. On the other hand...it could still be a *new guy* trick...~ Huber decided, slowly, NOT to respond to the hail, but headed to the observation lounge. (reply any) (posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Officer's Lounge - Huber Jefferies (Original)- 21.56) The doors to the observation lounge swooshed open, and Huber walked in to find some marginally familiar faces. "Umm.guys.what's going on here?" (reply any) (posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.05 (Alt.Starbase Geneva - Civilian Quarters - Huber Jefferies (C)- 21.57) He entered the rather sparse club, and acknowledging a couple of slurred "howdy, Hubie" calls, he went to the stage, and checked his equipment for the show. Tonight's show, he figured, would be a little music, a little juggling, and a little comedy. The magic he would do tomorrow. (reply any, Party Boy?) (Posted by Jimmy) Stardate:2406.03.06 Mission: Mass Chaos, Day 6 Stardate: 2406.03.06 (Red Claw - Cockpit - Lt Major Menelian - 01.50) [Sensors have recorded a massive energy surge of unknown properties] Menelian frowned as he put his hand on the throttle of the fighter. He was hanging in space around the Cochrane, but he could jump into afterburner in a moment. [Sensors now show an large increce in personnel on the station] "Alright Imogene, what is going on?" [Unknown] "You," he breathed into his helmet, "Are SO very helpful." [I know] she replied shortly, [And you are so very sarcastic.] Menelian touched a couple more buttons, and opened a channel to both the flight commander and Cochrane. "Fighter Command, awaiting orders." (reply any) (posted by Trout)