Kaya Som
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Post by Kaya Som on Aug 22, 2021 0:30:20 GMT
"Name for what?" Kaya asked after a long beat. She'd missed something. "For a bar? No! That's terrible name." It was a guess, but a good guess considering how much Human men obsessed over whiskey, [fn]Earth spirit made from fermented grain, some of them malted.[/fn] which could cure every ail it caused. "People will think you ran it," she laughed. "No one'd ever show up." She was teasing, but anyone who wanted to start a restaurant ought to be roundly discouraged. Unless it had open air seating. "Unless it has open air seating. And something Trill. Imported." She sat back and puffed on her little pipe. "Call it ... something authentic to you. Like your mother's name, or the place you grew up. Something that means something. Just not your name." Kova Sh'qaleq, Charlie Fox
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Kova Sh'qaleq
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Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 23, 2021 7:03:52 GMT
[ Kova Sh'qaleq - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector] Kova had begun to think she had stumped the human with his question, until he finally uttered the name aloud. Kova simply sat there... thinking. She knew that humans could prove to be overly sensitive to criticism. Of course, that was more their problem than hers. Kaya was the first to speak, and she seemed to find no reason in stating her mind. The Andorian shrugged. "I concur. It is not an appealing name. I would not want to drink there," Kova confessed. Kaya had suggested that Conor name it after his mother or something. That was an honorable gesture, but Kova had spent her fair time with humans and in their bars. Like any people, they craved a good story. Some sort of lore to go with the establishment itself. "Or... perhaps after the first woman you kissed?" the Andorian proposed.
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Charlie Fox
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Post by Charlie Fox on Aug 27, 2021 21:41:46 GMT
[Petty Officer Conor Lynch - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector]And just like that, all the wind was sucked out of his sails. He gaped at the pair of them with equal parts bewilderment and pain, which may or may not have resembled the expression someone makes when in gastric distress, and groaned a soft, "Oh, no!"But Lynch was his name! It's what folks back home did when they opened a pub, it was a tradition dating back centuries! Sure how else were people supposed to know it was yours? Then Kaya made the point that if people knew it was his, they might not actually come. She was taking the piss out of him of course, but maybe they were on to something. He was thinking about embarking on a brand new business venture, in a whole new place - a whole 'nother planet! - he should call it something else. Jaysis, he was breaking traditions all over the shop lately. "Peggy's."A pause. "Beggars Bush." That one wasn't half bad. Then he smiled a wistful smile. "Ah, Bronagh Brennan. I was only 12, she abou' 13. Kissed me on a dare, so she did." Lynch didn't seem to care that his first kiss was mired in such controversy. "Bronagh means 'sorrow', y'know." Then he shook his head, looking anything but sorrowful himself. "Was an awful kiss."Feeling a little uncomfortable with the attention, he decided to redirect it to safer waters. "Speakin' o' kisses though, name three people ye wouldn't mind stickin' one on right now." He put to them, deciding this was nice revenge for telling him his name was awful. "An' Moz doesn't count."
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Kaya Som
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Yaya! You have survived! That's too bad!
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Rank: Senior Chief Petty Officer
Position: Chief of Engineering
Species: Trill
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Post by Kaya Som on Aug 28, 2021 15:44:29 GMT
Aw, Connor Lynch was so sweet and soft Kaya hardly knew what to do with him. Those expressive dark eyebrows, the sandwich in his hand, he was the little mell-pup. He was aching for something, it seemed to Kaya. Not a cold Bolian, no, something more pure. But Lynch played fair and redirected the women's interrogation back on them, returning to the topic of hypothetical coupling. "Only kissing? Easy. Line'em up." Kaya said taking to her feet. Maybe she was stretching her legs, maybe stalling a bit. She'd already introduced the idea that she would have had a shag with Commodore Perry, but seeing as how he was among the stars now, he didn't seem to qualify for this particular round. With Avi excluded as well (pout), Kaya had to come up with someone else. She paced a little in the tight space. "Charlie Fox." They'd both know her. "This guy Shavan from Science." Dark horse, currently preoccupied with Velal from security. "And there was this Arkarian..." Kaya clicked her tongue and sighed wistfully. [fn]Kel Kallis from Birds of a Feather[/fn] "And she had this new KAINO that was badly integrated into legacy systems which was exploited as part of an interplanetary criminal conspiracy..." she continued longingly. Charlie Fox, Kova Sh'qaleq
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Kova Sh'qaleq
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Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 31, 2021 6:01:21 GMT
[ Kova Sh'qaleq - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector] Kova wasn't certain how well Connor had taken their criticisms, but at least he wasn't curled up on the floor with tears. That much was a relief. He seemed to recall his first kiss rather fondly... given that it sounded as if it was a disaster. Yet, that appeared to be the case with most adolescent gestures of affection. Though, his one recollections seemed to prompt Lynch to interrogate them about their own intrigues of affection. Was this a human fascination... or just a male one? And Kova found Kaya's question valid. Was this only limited to a question of kissing out of some antiquated human obligation of being a gentleman? The Andorian listened as Kaya began her list. At the mention of Charlie Fox, Kova nodded. "I agree. I would kiss Charlie Fox as well," said Kova. She listened to the rest of Kaya's list as she mentioned Shavan. To this, Kova simply nodded. She had kissed Shavan before... and more. Though, perhaps this list was meant to include people that she had yet to kiss. Thus, she tried to think who else she would consider. She then mentioned some Arkarian woman that she'd encountered on a mission. Kova then thought that it was upon her to finish the rest of her list. She thought about who else possibly appealed to her in such a manner. Suffice it to say, it was a rather complicated list, given that she kept most people well beyond arm's length. "Lt. Commander Taggert," she said. She hadn't had the opportunity to work with him, and perhaps it was the fact that she knew so little about the man that actually added to the attraction. There were a few others that came to mind for the Andorian. Apazi Fellin. Anyone that could make Hasperat like that could easily turn heads. Before he became an utter disappointment, Harmon had her attention. Yet there was another name that left her lips, possibly more for the shock than anything else. "L'Sho," she added satisfactorily.
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Charlie Fox
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Post by Charlie Fox on Sept 2, 2021 11:43:33 GMT
[Petty Officer Conor Lynch - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector]"Kissing, romance... An' such things." Conor Lynch wasn't an innocent fool, but he did view relationships a little differently. He wasn't sure if it was the way he was raised and the old-fashioned influence of his mother, or if it was just truly who he was within, but that's what he wanted out of life. Something simple and personal just to him. And then, there it was again, that bloody name. Shavan. What was the story with this chap? They were going to have to clone him the way everyone he knew was going on about him - surely there wasn't enough of him to go around? Did he piss liquid latinum, or what? For a few moments he looked irritated, but he soon gave himself a talking to. It wasn't the lad's fault that everyone wanted to kiss him. Everyone wasn't even the problem, it was just one person who was kissing him that was bothering Conor. "I only wanna kiss one person," he admitted. "Her name is Jovireh. She broke me nose an' then took me fer dinner." He sniffed, remembering the pain followed by the great craic they'd had. "An' then I shipped out wit' the Nybbies fer six months an' missed me shot."There were others that he might consider kissing, like Dr. Baker, who his ma was always trying to set him up with, despite her already being attached, and that really cute new counsellor he'd seen at a café during his last shore leave. Yvonna, that was her name. But it was Jov that occupied most of his thoughts lately. When Kova brought up L'Sho again he shook his head, but grinned. "Ya've a death wish, Kova Sh'qaleq.[fn]Prounounced Kow-vih Shackalack[/fn] If ye do ever get ta the kissin' Talorians stage though, ya'll haveta report back to us."
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Kaya Som
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Yaya! You have survived! That's too bad!
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Rank: Senior Chief Petty Officer
Position: Chief of Engineering
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Post by Kaya Som on Sept 4, 2021 19:39:05 GMT
Taggert? Old!"Shove it with that L'Sho!" Kaya cried, exasperated. "Not saying a snog's got to be ideologically pure, but come on." "I know Jovireh. I can hook you up," Kaya claimed then, perhaps too boldly. "Think she'd break your nose again? Is that the appeal? That what you're into?" Some people went in for that. Klingons, for example, appreciate a bit of consensual violence in courtship. Perhaps the same vein ran through human culture. "I mean, a broken nose is better than, I don't know, mass murder," Kaya added as she turned slowly to face Kova. Kova Sh'qaleq, Charlie Fox
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Kova Sh'qaleq
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Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Sept 5, 2021 16:56:18 GMT
[ Kova Sh'qaleq - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector] Kova arched her eyebrow at the reaction she seemed to earn from one of her selections, L'Sho. Whether it was the fact that he was Talorian or that he had a controversial past, it seemed that her selection of the ambassador was hardly palatable. "I was unaware that there was a moral standard being applied to physical attraction," Kova stated. "The terms were kiss... which I believe we can all agree is code for copulation... not marriage." Despite his character, L'Sho was anatomically pleasing to the eye. Yet, she wouldn't make plans to have any sort of extended relationship with him. He had plenty of baggage, and she certainly didn't want to add his to her own. Her eyes shifted to Lynch. "You are attracted to the Velal?" she asked. Apparently, this was something that had escaped her attention. Kaya seemed confident she could make it happen, however. Kova could see the physical attractiveness of the woman. Though, was she a fit for Lynch? Kova certainly wasn't an expert on happily ever after, but she didn't personally think Lynch would find it with someone like Velal. Perhaps something... more simplistic. "Why not Chloe Hudson?" Perhaps someone that could counter the poisoning influence of Harmon. She glanced over in Kaya's direction. "Perhaps on your next leave, you should schedule transport to Arkaria," Kova suggested. Of course, she could just as easily ring Shavan's quarters if the Trill didn't wish to travel.
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Charlie Fox
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Post by Charlie Fox on Sept 6, 2021 13:24:29 GMT
[Petty Officer Conor Lynch - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector]When everyone seemed to know who he was talking about, Lynch found himself wilting slightly. It was stupid of him not to realise that they might know her, especially considering that she'd been rapidly promoted, and worked a lot on the Promenade. Then things got a bit messy when Kaya thought he was a potential masochist. "Well... like... I'd let her? If she wanted ta, y'know?"The first broken nose had been pretty bad, but it had resulted in him making a friend. A friend he'd hoped might be more. When Kova asked if he was attracted to her, he nodded. "She's really kind, Kova, an' very strong. I like tha'." She was also very pretty and had a really nice laugh, but he kept that to himself. "But she's got eyes fer tha' Shavan chap." He felt the need to add that part, considering Kaya seemed convinced she could set them up. He looked up with raised brows and shrugged when another name was thrown out at him. "Never met her." He'd probably have to look Chloe Hudson up though, as his curiosity was now fairly piqued. When the discussion returned to Kaya's crush on Arkaria, Lynch found himself nodding along in agreement yet again to the Andorian's advice. "Ye should, Kaya. Take a hollier, get some R&R as yis call it." But there was something else niggling at him, bothering him from the conversation before. With a confused expression, he turned back to Kova. "Where would ye even take a Talorian on a date, though?"
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Kaya Som
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Yaya! You have survived! That's too bad!
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Rank: Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Post by Kaya Som on Sept 27, 2021 16:47:45 GMT
"Rather doubt I'd be granted a pass off-station for awhile," Kaya said, droll. "Maybe with an ankle monitor." Lynch was asking Kova about Talorians, so Kaya took a moment to initiate a sensor sweep. She leaned on the panel and tapped in some commands. Rather unexpectedly, there was ... something. "I'm picking up a signal," she announced, her chin resting in her hand, elbow on the panel. This part of space was supposed to be empty. It was far from anywhere interesting and off any convenient shipping routes. "I think it's a transmission, encrypted though." Kaya was completely unconcerned, but she ran another scan focused on finding any vessels, but didn't find anything. Kova Sh'qaleq, Charlie Fox (Connor)
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Kova Sh'qaleq
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Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Oct 3, 2021 16:34:12 GMT
[ Kova Sh'qaleq - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector] It was obvious that Lynch was infatuated with Jovireh. The mere mention of her name made him appear a shade pinker than usual. Or perhaps it was the appeal of being physically assaulted? Kova wasn't sure. Though, experience had shown her that humans could be... weird when it came to physical attraction... and clingy when it came to physical intimacy. This was why Kova had suggested another human. He'd stated that he had never met Chloe before. Kova's head tilted to the side slightly. "Then perhaps introductions would be in order," Kova said. "Just don't where that uniform of yours." Kova was pretty sure that would put quite a dampener on things. Kaya then mentioned that she probably wouldn't be granted leave from the station unless she was equipped with some sort of tracking device. Kova rolled her eyes. Such a lack of imagination. "You presume that I'm suggesting you actually ask for permission," Kova said. She crossed her arms in front of her chest. "A few holo-emitters and a well-written interactive program and no one would ever know that you were gone." Kova allowed that notion to cryptically hang in the air without committing to anything. Of course, if asked... the Andorian could always deliver. It wasn't long before something else captured the Trill's attention. She mentioned some sort of transmission... an encrypted one at that. That was certainly unusual given that there wasn't anything of real significance in this area. "Is it directed at us specifically?" she asked. The Andorian's curiosity was piqued, but was it worth it to even try to decrypt this message? Sometimes bad things happened when boxes that didn't belong to you were open. It was the sort of foolish decision a typical human would make. Luckily, no one aboard was foolish enough to do something that would lead to their untimely demise.
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Charlie Fox
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Post by Charlie Fox on Oct 7, 2021 14:46:49 GMT
[Petty Officer Conor Lynch - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector]When the Andorian pointed out that he probably should not wear his uniform when meeting certain prospective new friends, Lynch nodded. "Yer fairly wisdomous, Kova," he observed, unaware that there was no such word. Then things got a bit exciting in the research lab. That is, more exciting than discussing kissing Talorians. "Encypted, so likely s'not a distress signal." He pushed off the remains of the papers from his lunch in order to get a look at the console screen beneath. "Which kinda frees us o' any obligation."While he waited for Kaya to answer Kova's question, he considered the prospect at hand. "Doesn't free us from nosiness, though." Conor Lynch was pretty nosy.
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Kaya Som
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Yaya! You have survived! That's too bad!
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Post by Kaya Som on Oct 12, 2021 2:26:54 GMT
Kaya scanned through the other frequencies and found the transmission on most of them. "It's a broadcast. Who encrypts a message and then blasts it?" She sat herself down in the chair to properly attend the signal; she was of the same philosophy as Conor. She couldn't imagine writing a report (or telling a story over drinks) where she encountered something strange and didn't snoop. That would be very un-Kaya. "I'm going to crack it." Kaya quickly began whipping up some encryption breakers from memory, but this stupid little outpost's systems were outdated and clunky and she hadn't brought anything better with her. The only thing she could coax from the readout were kindly error messages describing her ineptitude. "Correction, I am not going to crack it." She pushed away from the console with a sniff. Kaya used to be far better at stuff like this but her time in Starfleet had caused her skill in digital trespassing to atrophy. She wandered off to get some contraband from her bag. Things had almost been interesting. Kova Sh'qaleq Charlie Fox
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Kova Sh'qaleq
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Oct 12, 2021 3:35:41 GMT
[ Kova Sh'qaleq - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector] Just as they appeared to be on the cusp of finding some answers... they soon weren't. It appeared that Kaya's attempt to decrypt was was a broadcast didn't seem to go very far. Kova crossed her arms in front of her chest as the Trill seemed to accept the challenge of deciphering this mystery. Kova then watched as she rose from her seat. Perhaps she was simply acknowledging a set back and was going to retrieve more equipment. Though, as the seconds ticked past, Kova's neck craned slightly to steal a glimpse of Kaya sifting through her belongings. "Wait... that's it?" she asked. "You're just giving up? You? " It certainly wasn't a sight that Kova was used to seeing.
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Charlie Fox
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Post by Charlie Fox on Oct 23, 2021 18:28:04 GMT
[Petty Officer Conor Lynch - Denius Remote Research Lab, Kerelian Sector]Conor was on the edge of his seat. He loved a good mystery. He recalled that story about the chap who'd found an ancient safe beneath his house when he was digging up the foundations for a rebuild. He had needed to fetch specialised equipment to get it open, and the whole town had been agog, waiting to find out what was inside. He'd heard all about it in the local pub, as told by the man's cousin's partner's brother's best mate. For the life of him though he couldn't remember what had been in the safe in the end. "Ah, here!" He said with some frustration when Kaya gave up. Kova it seemed had similar sentiments. "Ah c'mon, Kaya! Try it again. I believe in ya."Then he turned to Kova, big brown eyes beseeching. "Can't ya give it a whack, Kova? Wha' with yer bein' a genius an' such?"
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