Enola
Intelligence
[TI39]
Posts: 341 Likes: 4
Rank: Ensign
Species: Romulan-Vulcan
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Post by Enola on May 29, 2021 19:38:22 GMT
[Destiny Santiago-Reyes - Park] Desty smiled at Uncle's comment that she'd get back to her if she needed to, and shoved the next piece of pie between her rows of teeth. It was nice for her to talk to someone who didn't immediately roll their eyes when they heard Counselor. When the Bajoran asked about the definition of home, Destiny asked herself that question over the piece of pie she was devoutly gnawing on. What was home? For a moment, it felt like Uncle had pulled her questions out of the counselor's manual. As she searched for an answer, she looked around. " I've always thought of Risa as home. It was the place I come to and feel right at home," she answered after some time. Risa had always had a certain status for her. The Risian culture and nature of being friendly and open to everything foreign was simply fascinating. Even if she hovered in space for months, she could count on being welcomed and treated on Risa as if she had never been away. Kova Sh'qaleq Judith Eastman
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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 May 29, 2021 22:28:35 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Park]The conversation rolled on around the older couple, and they listened. "We've been to Risa once or twice," Judy said with a smile. "We're both from Earth, ourselves.""I'm from Scotland, and Judy's from New York, which is where we raised our kids," Max added. They could get to their guide to the station later. "What about you?" Max asked Uncle.
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Leanna Mazal
Civilian
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Position: Civilian
Species: Betazoid
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Post by Leanna Mazal on May 30, 2021 11:16:09 GMT
[Park - Front Ear] When she had first received the invitation from the mysteriously named Uncle, Leanna naturally became curious about who they were. Of course she had discussed it with Riyo and whilst both of them couldn't attend together, he had encouraged her to do so, leaving him to spend some time with the children. Lea knew she was lucky having a partner like Riyo and that him building on the bond that he had with Ari and Aven was important to both of them. Besides it would be good for all of them and her not needing to be around all the time. So after deciding on a strapless blue chiffon playsuit and armed with a basket of milaberry biscuits and tarts. Lea made her way to the park, spotting Judy and Max up ahead with two women she didn't recognise. " Hi there, I hope I'm not too late" Lea said as she greeted them.
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Kova Sh'qaleq
Civilian
Posts: 516 Likes: 34
Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on May 30, 2021 14:40:01 GMT
[ Uncle - Park, Front Ear Station ] The revelation of her guests homes was rather illuminating. Desty had said that she always considered Risa her home. Somehow that did seem to agree with Uncle's impression of the woman with her appearing to be so open and caring towards others. There was just a natural aura of consideration that could lull one into a sense of comfort. It probably served her quite well in her profession. The station's first couple saw Earth as their home. Uncle was familiar with the areas that were mentioned. Both were in the northern hemisphere of the planet if she recalled correctly. Though, the fact that they collectively thought of New York as their home was suiting. New York was one of Earth's most famous cities, if not the most famous. Perhaps the majestic quality of the city that paired best with the couple. "I grew up in the Musilla Province on Bajor," Uncle shared with a smile. "Not far at all from the Holana River. My mother would have fits when I'd run off to swim there." Uncle's tale quickly waned as she saw that there was yet another arrival. This young woman had dark hair and even darker eyes, and apologized in hopes that she wasn't too late. "Of course not, sweetie. Rather than late, you're just in time to be the center of attention." Uncle rose from her seat to help their latest arrival with her contributions. "By the way, you can call me, Uncle," she said introducing herself. Uncle didn't want to be presumptuous and deprive others of sharing their own greetings with the woman. "Oh, these look amazing! she said commenting the treats she'd brought. "Thank you for coming, Ms...." Uncle paused to give the woman an opening for introductions.
Tag: Enola (Desty), Judith Eastman (& Max), Leanna Mazal Soft Open Tag
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Enola
Intelligence
[TI39]
Posts: 341 Likes: 4
Rank: Ensign
Species: Romulan-Vulcan
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Post by Enola on May 30, 2021 17:29:23 GMT
[Destiny Santiago-Reyes - Park] Only twice on Risa? Desty made a face as if Eastman had just committed a crime.
"I've never been to Musilla Province," she confessed, putting that destination on her imaginary travel bucket list. It wasn't her goal to visit every place in the universe, but she could visit some places she'd heard about. Finally, she leaned forward again and reached for the cutlery to work on another piece of tarts. She could turn into a real eating machine when she was hungry and the food was good.
Desty was so engrossed in the cake that she didn't notice anyone approaching. It wasn't until she heard a voice behind her that the pink-haired head turned in a flash to the corner where the sound was coming from. When she saw the person, her gaze automatically wandered over the collar to the eyes, in which she then recognized the woman's species. Betazoid.
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Judith Eastman
Civilian
Grandma
Posts: 2,593 Likes: 84
Rank: Civilian/other
Position: Civil Servant
Species: Human
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Post by Judith Eastman on May 31, 2021 18:53:14 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman-Williams, PhD & Max Williams - Park]Judy nodded. "We've been to Musilla Province, about ten years ago. The kids rather enjoyed swimming in the river, much like I imagine you did," she recalled. "Not just the kids," Max added with a wink. As Lea arrived, the couple turned to look at her. "Morning, Lea.""How are the kids?"
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Leanna Mazal
Civilian
Posts: 1,728 Likes: 32
Position: Civilian
Species: Betazoid
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Post by Leanna Mazal on May 31, 2021 19:06:22 GMT
[Park - Front Ear] It seemed as though she had caught the end of a question being answered, before she was greeted warmly by a Bajoran woman. Liking her immediately as she then introduced herself as Uncle and rose to help her with the basket full of Bajoran baked goods. The fact that Uncle was Bajoran hadn't gone unnoticed as Uncle commented about the treats and thanked her for coming. " Pleased to meet you Uncle and thank you, I made them myself from my partner's recipes and I'm Leanna" she replied, acknowledging Uncle and the other unknown woman with a smile, as she looked in Leanna's direction. When Judy and Max greeted her, Lea smiled as she spoke to them. " Morning and they're doing well, they're spending some time with Riyo".
Tag Kova Sh'qaleq Enola Judith Eastman
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Ic Arbrell
Science
[TI33] [TI33]
Posts: 161 Likes: 21
Rank: Ensign
Position: Quantum Physicist
Species: Betazoid
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Post by Ic Arbrell on May 31, 2021 20:19:17 GMT
[Park, Front Ear Station] Ic had played “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” by Deep Blue Something for far too long and far too loudly on his listening device as if it would have tempered his overwhelming emotions about receiving an invitation to something, nevermind from Uncle. Indeed, the song had only served to hype him up— even if it was from a later decade than the scope of his interest typically encompassed. He’d actually been invited to something, and by someone he could not wait to spend brunch with. He hadn’t seen his Uncle Garrit in years, hadn’t heard anything from Mom about him either. The two were best friends, she and the chef with the menuless restaurant, so close that it was strange the man wasn’t in fact his father. The silence of his presence, or lack thereof, had been loud. Ic had worried, for he was a worrier, but hadn’t attempted contact, being worried about that too. (What if there was no response? He hadn’t felt the man arrive either.) The invitation solved it all. Except, of course, for the challenge of the food. Ic had, naturally, decided to do a little experiment, using only a plate of twelve uttaberry tarts. Sure, they were replicated. Double sure, they would be a disappointment in comparison, but he was triple sure that the taste-test contrast between the handmade and replicated tarts would only quadrupally ensure that his uncle’s skill and the quality of unreplicated food was recognized properly. The only thing recognized when he actually arrived at the park at the designated time for brunch, however, was that Garrit had not boarded Front Ear at all. And he was not the only one invited. It seemed that Uncle was… a Bajoran woman. Huh. He smiled widely to hide the crush of disappointment. Not with her, but himself. Despite all the noise of the station and the constant tickling of their static on his skin, he should have known. And of course, of course, the Captain would be here, too, to watch him flail. “Hiiii,” he said, lifting the uttaberry tarts in greeting, a little higher when he caught sight of Leanna (and her kids?), offering her a telepathic. Hey. "It’s, um, nice to meet you...Uncle, and everyone. Um, Captain.” He nodded to her, feeling small and smaller as his ears grew pink. “I’m Ic Arbrell. Ensign. Sciences. New. Sorry I’m late, but hopefully these make up f— ooh krei’la!”The exchange of a plate in his hand for a scone in his mouth was awkward but quick.
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Enola
Intelligence
[TI39]
Posts: 341 Likes: 4
Rank: Ensign
Species: Romulan-Vulcan
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Post by Enola on May 31, 2021 20:49:45 GMT
[Destiny Santiago-Reyes - Park]
Desty continued to listen to the conversation, but kept her eyes on her food. Multitasking was one of the main survival strategies in counseling.... At the next voice, she suppressed the urge to bang the table. Turning around, she recognized another Betazoid. Since when were there so many Betazoids in Starfleet? But what irritated her a bit more was that he introduced himself with rank and post, as if he was reporting for duty. The others seemed to be in the middle of a conversation, so Desty glanced quickly at Uncle and then back at Ic before nodding. As was typical on Risa, she always let the host have the first word to a new guest, because there would be something arrogant about introducing herself to the new guest first. On Risa, this was considered almost the highest form of insult, since a guest wanted to attract the most attention to himself. Even though this was an ideology that perhaps only the Risians held, no one had ever complained about the friendliness of the Risians, and it should stay that way.
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Joshua Niles
Security & Tactical
[TI22]
Posts: 649 Likes: 21
Rank: Lieutenant
Position: Tactical Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Joshua Niles on May 31, 2021 21:37:26 GMT
[ LT Joshua Niles - Park, Front Ear Station ]A public invitation for a brunch was hardly the kind of thing one Joshua Niles had come to learn to expect. However, coming off an early morning watch in Ops, the notion of actually getting something to eat that didn't come straight out of his quarters' replicator did sound like a most appealing idea at the time. Granted, the notion of mingling was not one about which he had strong feelings either way, but Captain Eastman did mention he might want to socialize a little more, be seen to be accessible. So, really, what did he have to lose? Not like he was scheduled for more work until the evening, with plenty of time to catch a snooze in the meantime. And when he had arrived, it seemed the gathering was in full swing, and it would seem that the pace set involved grabbing food, and then mingling. Which the Lieutenant did gladly enough. The spread was interesting all right, with a variety of dishes. Though, those he identified as Cardassian he immediately dismissed; he had such a dislike for any species that fought for the Dominion, even those who had the scorpion on their back turn against them, that he would not eat their food if he could avoid it. However, he did notice the inimitable stuffed pastries the Old Lady was famous for, and he did grab one of each, along with a sampling of other offerings, and one of the mimosas. After all, he had plenty of time before his next watch. And access to a replicator to fire up his favoured anti-intoxicant cocktail. However, before long he found himself gravitating towards a small knot of people, who include the Captain and her husband, a red-headed Bajoran, the proprietor of the Blue Beta, a rather confused looking individual who made him wonder if he'd been that young (though he couldn't possibly be much chronologically older than that tart-bearing fellow), and a woman with violently pink hair. "Good morning," he simply said by means of introductions.
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Kova Sh'qaleq
Civilian
Posts: 516 Likes: 34
Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jun 1, 2021 15:52:37 GMT
[ Uncle - Park, Front Ear Station ] Uncle was certainly impressed by how well the brunch was becoming. The number of recipients that had decided to join was growing into a nice-sized gathering. Those that had gathered had certainly given off a rather warm sense of community. From what she'd seen thus far, Uncle could only conclude that the sense of community was quite strong here. Judy and Max commented that they had actually visited the Musilla Province. Uncle smiled at that, especially at how good of a time it seemed that they had had. She turned to Desty, who said that she'd never been there before. "You'd certainly be in for a treat. It's much more beautiful these days," Uncle stated. They were soon joined by a few more people. Starfleet Officers, in fact. One a scientist, the other... well, Uncle began to wonder just how comfortable he was. He was cordial and greeted everyone, but not much more than that. In fact, nothing more than that. "Good morning to you both as well," Uncle said. "We're just getting acquainted with one another."She retreated briefly from the group only momentarily to pick up a Taspar. It was still warm to the touch. She used a spoon to crack the top, and after removing it, dipped her spoon inside to give the contents a little stir. "While there's nothing like the sight of a man in uniform, I do hope you didn't get all dressed up on account of my invitation, Mr...?" She gave him an opportunity to amend his initial greeting with an introduction as she shoveled a spoonful of the Taspar into her mouth.
Tag: Enola (Desty), Judith Eastman (& Max), Leanna Mazal , Ic Arbrell , Joshua Niles Soft Open Tag
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Enola
Intelligence
[TI39]
Posts: 341 Likes: 4
Rank: Ensign
Species: Romulan-Vulcan
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Post by Enola on Jun 1, 2021 17:26:44 GMT
[Destiny Santiago-Reyes - Park] Desty grinned like a cat in front of the cream pot. Yes, when she'd thought she wanted to party again, that's exactly what she'd had in mind. Of course, brunch was still no Jamaharon on Risa, but it was ... a beginning. Satisfied, she leaned back and eyed the man who had joined her. She gave him a broad smile as well and ran a hand through her light pink hair before turning to Ic. "Please, sit down Ic ,".
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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 Jun 2, 2021 2:49:30 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman-Williams, PhD, & Max Williams - Park]"That's good to hear," Max said to Lea on the topic of her children. Judy then turned her head to... Ic Arbrell, an Ensign, new to the station, and no doubt desperately put off-balance by the off-duty presence of his Captain. "It's good to meet you, young man; relax, if you can," she greeted in her low-key way. Max looked at their host, and made the daring (unusual for him, in social contexts) to address the elephant in the room. "How did you choose this group of guests?" he asked.
Tag Leanna Mazal, Ic Arbrell, Joshua Niles, Kova Sh'qaleq, Enola
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Leanna Mazal
Civilian
Posts: 1,728 Likes: 32
Position: Civilian
Species: Betazoid
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Jun 2, 2021 7:48:16 GMT
[Park - Front Ear] " Thanks" Lea managed to reply, before she heard a familiar voice in her head and smiled when she saw Ic. " Hey Ic" she responded happily, thinking it was good to see him as they were also joined by one Josh Niles. Lea knew the security officer, even if their last encounter had been in happier circumstances. Although that was in the past now as Uncle welcomed her new guests and Lea acknowledged the Lieutenant with a friendly smile. With it getting busier and Ic being invited to sit by the pink haired lady who's name Lea still didn't know. The bar owner decided to get some food as Max asked Uncle a question. Smiling slightly at what was asked as she filled up a plate and found a place to sit.
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Kova Sh'qaleq
Civilian
Posts: 516 Likes: 34
Position: Security Consultant
Species: Andorian
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jun 4, 2021 6:34:59 GMT
[ Uncle - Park, Front Ear Station ] Well, it didn't very long for curiosity to get the better of them. In fact, it was possible that it had been the question that was on each of their minds. Howver, Max Williams was the one that decided to tempt fate and ask why they had been selected. Uncle's eyes looked upon each of them, wondering just how enticing a mystery it really was. "Well, I'm sure that's a hot topic. I can assure you it was nothing sinister," Uncle confessed. Of course, how credible was that coming from a complete strangers. Then again, there were more than enough telepaths present to vouch for her sincerity if it came to that. "I suppose I we could call it the luck of the draw," Uncle conceded. "I asked the computer to randomly select about a dozen of residents on the station. As you can see from our present attendance we're a few guests short of that." Uncle took a deep breath. "I had no way of knowing that it would assemble members of Starfleet and civilian residents as well." Uncle continued to look in Max's direction. "I'm curious, which of you was the invitation addressed to exactly?" It was idle curiosity. Of course, now, it was Uncle who had a question for each of them. "Would you all mind if I ask why you decided to accept?" Uncle asked. "Naturally, I'm thrilled that each of you did. The opportunity to get to know each of you makes it more than worth it for me. At least I'm no longer a complete stranger around here."
Tag: Enola (Desty), Judith Eastman (& Max), Leanna Mazal , Ic Arbrell , Joshua Niles Soft Open Tag
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