Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
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Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 5, 2021 18:26:07 GMT
|Docking bay 9 || Ines Aune-Adler || Duncan Adler|
Ines was a little worse for the wear. Disheveled from the long journey, a woman in her early 50's clutched a worn carpet bag to her chest. She wore a paisley print dress of blues and greens, slightly out of fashion. In toe was a boy of 9 or so. He held his own suitcase, slightly battered and banged up. His clothes were handed down and a bit worse for the wear. And his glasses were held together by a rolled piece of duck tape.
Ines picked her way through the departing crowd as they jostled and jokey to get off the civilian transport. The whole affair was slightly overwhelming and she looked about for an information sign.
Ah, there.
She walked to it and began to read it unaware that Duncan, the boy behind her, had wandered off to a small kiosk stand. He gazed at the racks of snacks, candies wrapped in bright cellophane colors to draw the eye. He was hungry, and hadn't had much to eat for the last 24 hours. He didn't keep any money on him, not out of habit, but out of lack. He picked up a sweet and looked it over.
Ines realized that she was missing the boy and called out to him. "Duncan!"
Caught unaware, the boy turned and forgot to place the sweet back into the bin and instead absentmindedly pocketed it. He hurried over to his mother.
"You can't just wander off like that! This is a big station."
Duncan looked sheepish. "I know..."
"Look, sweetie, it's only temporary." she returned her attention back to the information board. "How in the world am I supposed to find Sven? This is just a list of shops..." she sighed.
She saw a security officer with bright red and curly hair. "Is there a place I can access the residential listing?"
Alice gazed at the woman and smiled. "Of course. You can access the listing from that terminal over there." She pointed. Ines nodded and took Duncan by the hand and walked over to the terminal. She accessed it. A moment later she found what she was looking for.
Sven Aune's private quarters. She smiled. "Lets go."
Meanwhile
|Sven's quarters || Lt. cmdr. Sven Aune |
Sven had decided to host a Yankee's game party in his quarters. Of course Judy and Max would bring a whole slew of game day treats, but part of the reason was to have Judy teach him how to prepare a few of those in his kitchen.
"I have salt in the cupboard over there." he said as he cut up some tomatoes. as he watched Judy and max preform their iconic dance in the kitchen.
Eurus lay quietly upon her dog bed.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 5, 2021 21:19:00 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]For Judy and Max, the culinary dance could easily incorporate three, or even more, participants. Currently, they were in the final stages of prepping nachos, as well as turkey hot-dogs. "You'll want to cut the tomatoes a little thinner. Really, be aggressive with them; precision doesn't matter," Max advised Sven. "And you, wifey," he added, gripping Judy's left arm, "are not allowed to cut avocados, and you know it.""Can't blame me for trying," she joked, before leaning in to kiss him. "Eight times she's cut herself while cutting avocadoes," Max reminded Sven and Judy. "Eight times."They'd brought a number of salads from home, as well as their aprons. Despite it being spring training, they were all in on the apparel, as Judy wore a navy blue dress, and Max a pair of jeans with a light-grey polo shirt, both with the Yankees logo; they left their jackets and hats on the sofa, to keep them out of the way as they worked in the kitchen.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 5, 2021 22:03:45 GMT
|Sven's quarters || lt. cmdr. Sven Aune|
Sven nodded, and began to chop the tomatos even more fine. "It's those pits." he said in reply to Max's statement. "Who hasn't been cut trying to dig those things out?" Sven was remembering the few occasions he had obtained lacerations making guacamole. He tipped the tomatoes into a bowl to be used at the master chef's discretions.
"What do you think are the chances of the Yankees making it to the World Series this year?" he asked making conversation.
He didn't really want to talk work, but it would inevitably come up at some point. It was a point that they all had in common.
Meanwhile...
|Turbolift || Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler|
Ines rode the turbolift in relative quiet. Duncan standing next to her. The boy was quite timid, and having received a reprimand earlier he wasn't about to get another. He stuck his hands in his pockets and to his surprise felt the cellophane wrapper of the candy. His face fell and he felt his heart race. Oh no! he had stolen something! His face fell.
"Mom..." he said in an anxious voice.
"Hmm?"
"Didn't you say Sven worked as a police officer?"
"I think he does. I haven't spoken to him in years."
Duncan's head began to spin. He was a criminal! He had stolen something and his half brother, whom he never met was going to throw him in jail for it!
"Oh."
The lift came to a slow stop and the doors opened. Ines stepped out and gathered her bearings. Once she had acertained where she was, she began to walking down the corridors.
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 5, 2021 23:18:10 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]"I don't wanna jinx it, but I think we have a strong path to a three-peat," Judy replied with her optimistic opinion. "I wouldn't count on it. Summers going into retirement was a big blow," Max demurred, referring to the venerable hitter. "Let's see how today goes, but I think you're wrong."Judy kissed Max once again, and then turned her attention to taking the hot dogs out. He took over the avocado, and gestured Sven towards the (pitted) olives that needed slicing.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 6, 2021 14:30:15 GMT
|Sven's quarters || lt. cmdr. Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler|
Sven nodded. With Summers in retirement it was a guess, but the lineup seemed pretty strong. He reached for the bowl of pit-less olives and a knife.
"It will be interesting to say the least." he took the small black fruit from the bowl and transfered it to the cutting board and began to chop it up.
Ines stood at the door. She waited for a moment before pressing the button.
Inside the quarters a bell chimed.
Sven looked up from his work. We wasn't expecting anyone. Maybe the Eastmans invited someone and he forgot about it? He set the knife down walked to the door. It slid open.
"Hi Sven."
Sven froze, like a deer caught in the headlights of an oncoming freight truck.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 6, 2021 19:24:14 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]The older couple found their attention drawn away from their work by the spectacle at the door. Clearly, this woman knew Sven, and yet the encounter was unexpected and fraught with tension. Wiping her hands against the apron, Judy stepped towards the door, cautiously. "Is everything all right?" she asked, with heavy hints of motherly concern in her voice.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 7, 2021 19:00:06 GMT
|Sven’s quarters || lt. cmdr. Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler |
Sven stood stock still. His mother was at the door. The woman who abandoned him and his twin sister with that horrible bastard at such a young age. He hadn’t spoken with her in years.
She spoke again. “It’s been a long time. Can I come in?”
The large security was caught in between a rock and a hard place. He really didn’t want to see her. But he didn’t want to be inhospitable. All he could do was nod.
She steeped inside and saw the Eastman’s.
“Oh, hello. I know this isn’t the best of timing. But my transport just got in and wanted to drop by. I’m Ines. This here...” he put a hand on the young boy “...is Duncan.”
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 7, 2021 19:14:04 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]Max extended a hand for a shake, out of politeness, despite the clear awkwardness. "I'm Max, and this is my wife Judy. We're friends of Sven's," he said, omitting the words "Captain" and "Eastman" for the moment. "I take it you two know each other?" Judy asked, addressing the elephant in the room. Given Ines' apparent age (only a few years younger than Judy and Max), there was an obvious theory, but Judy wasn't going to assume it.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 8, 2021 16:24:20 GMT
|Sven's quarters || lt. cmdr. Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler|
"Yes, captain." Sven slipped into some sort of survival mode. "She is my mother." he was still shocked.
Ines tried to smile, but it was an awkward affair. "Yes. I haven't been around much."
"Or ever." Sven said. His face wasn't one of happiness.
"I uh. Well, thought it might be nice to see you." she began. "And thought you might want to meet your brother."
Duncan, at this moment thought his feet were the most interesting things in the universe.
She placed a hand on his shoulder. "This is Duncan." She tried to keep her composure. "So, nice to meet you. I'm glad Sven has made some friends." She didn't know much about Starfleet.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 8, 2021 17:08:00 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]Judy took a deep breath. This situation was clearly extremely delicate, and would need to be negotiated with all the tact and diplomacy she could find within herself. "Let's sit down, shall we?" she invited them all. "I think we have much to talk about."Normally, she'd butt out of the family affair, but right now, she felt that by her grace and tact, she could improve the outcome here. "I'll make sure nothing catches fire," Max excused himself to the kitchen, as his wife sat down on a couch, legs crossed at the knee.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 8, 2021 17:31:21 GMT
|Sven's quarters || lt. cmdr. Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler|
"Sure." Ines said. She found a spot, on the couch with Duncan in toe. He sat quietly next to her. Sven chose a chair, not saying a word. Ines looked about trying to find something to break the silence with.
"So, how do you know my Sven?" she asked.
Sven bristled at the possessive. My Sven?
Duncan gazed about holding his bag to his chest.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 8, 2021 18:52:32 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]Judy looked cautiously at Sven. She knew he was estranged from his mother, and didn't want to overshare on his behalf. "We served together, during the war," she answered. "He was - still is - a very talented young man."There were so many elephants in the room that Judy wasn't sure where to go, letting the Aunes speak instead. She gave young Duncan a friendly smile, imbued with her grandmotherly warmth.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
[TI23]
Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 10, 2021 16:36:09 GMT
|Sven's quarters || Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler |
"Oh." Ines said. "That was a terrible war." she glanced about at the elderly couple. "What was it you did do in the war Sven?" she asked trying to make conversation.
Sven tilted his head. "I was a bunker buster." he said simply.
Ines looked to Judy for some help. What in the world was a bunker buster?
Meanwhile,
Duncan was running his hand along some of the shelves. He picked up one of Sven's bodybuilding trophies. "What's this for?" he asked.
Sven looked up at the boy. "It's a trophy I won." he said simply not sure what to say or how to relate.
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Judith Eastman
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Grandma
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Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on Mar 10, 2021 19:48:52 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Sven's Quarters]Judy sighed deeply, as she assessed the situation. It was far too awkward, with too many mines waiting to be stepped on. While not a psychologist, she knew they were on tricky terrain, especially with the boy - Duncan - present. "I think you two should plan to meet in a neutral space, with something to do. Why don't we take you for a hike on Kerelia?" she suggested, looking for the way to thread this verbal needle. "Our daughter, Anna, can watch Duncan," Max offered. The teenager was quite good with children, after all.
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Sven Aune
Security & Tactical
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Posts: 378 Likes: 23
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Chief of Security. Combat Engineer
Species: Human
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Post by Sven Aune on Mar 10, 2021 20:02:38 GMT
|Sven's quarters || Sven Aune | Ines Aune-Adler | Duncan Adler|
Ines looked at the older woman. A trip to Kerelia?
"Is it... Safe?" she asked.
Sven folded his arms.
Duncan put the trophy back. "Who's Anna?"
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