Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 8, 2021 20:15:20 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]Judy laughed softly. "Well, we make an effort to go down there often because I'm so busy. It's an anchor of sanity, so to speak," she explained, without going into too much detail on her post-Caldonia mental struggles and nature-based recovery. "When you do visit, check out all the small businesses," Max suggested. "It's a lot like our promenade - local, independent businesspeople."Max always found great charm in these kinds of businesses, which was among the main reasons he'd gone back into the workforce.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 9, 2021 4:53:17 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] It seemed that the humans saw it as an actual escape, and Uncle could understand that. It was never wise to become so preoccupied that you denied family. It certainly didn't seem to be the sort of wisdom that needed to be shared with Judy or Max, seeing that they had already realized that. "I'll do that," she said. She took a deep breath as she thumbed through the last of the photographs. "Does the colony have just the one inn? Or is there perhaps a means where more intimate accommodations can be secured temporarily?" If it was possible, Uncle would rather rent a cottage or apartment for a few days to experience what life would actually be like in the colony, without the conveniences of an established inn. Still, if that was all there was to offer at that time, it was better than nothing.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 11, 2021 3:47:16 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"Well, formally, there's only the one hotel, but informally, there are other arrangements that we can try to find," Judy thought aloud. "Under certain circumstances, like, say, for a prospective colony resident, I can make one of the currently empty apartments available on a temporary basis, as a sort of trial offering."Listening to Judy's phrasing, Max read between the lines and recognized the bureaucracy that was surely involved. "There's also a message board for people offering to share their flats," he suggested. "No fleet bureaucracy involved.""That is an option too," Judy conceded.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 12, 2021 22:17:04 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle listened as the options were shared for her to consider. The hotel seemed to be the only formal way to book accommodations, which was understandable given that the colony was just beginning to flourish. "Well, perhaps you could point me in the direction of those message boards. I can't imagine taking advantage of your generosity any more than I already have," said Uncle. Besides, perhaps it was better to ease into the idea of staying on the planet as opposed to jumping into it with both feet and no idea the depths of what possibly awaited her.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 14, 2021 4:39:35 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"I'll send you the subspace address," Judy agreed, making a note of this commitment on her PADD. That line of conversation was just about depleted, but there were plenty more. "Well, Uncle, what is it you do?" Max asked, genuinely curious. His own profession was known, his wife's was an eternal topic of conversation, but their guest's was still unknown.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 14, 2021 7:11:38 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle nodded as Judy stated that she would send her the subspace addresses so that she could find accommodations on the planet. Max then asked what it was that Uncle did. The Bajoran woman took a deep breath before answering the question. "Well, most recently I was employed as a primary school teacher, actually," Uncle stated. Her hand reached for her glass as she held it in her hand. "As for now, I suppose it's best to say that I'm between things. I've been trying to find something on the promenade to keep myself busy."
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 17, 2021 4:06:41 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]The couple felt there was some tension around this topic, likely on account of something they couldn't know. They didn't pursue, not wanting to be nosy. "Many of the business owners are absolute sweethearts, the kinds of people you'd love to have as bosses. I can send you a list," Judy suggested instead. "So, not like your Admirals," Max teased. Judy laughed. "Nothing like the Admirals."
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 17, 2021 21:10:56 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] She wasn't certain what was more of a marvel, the regalness that seemed to surround the station's couple, or how helpful and connected they were. "Well, that is a pleasant surprise," Uncle said. She sighed and shook her head slightly. "The pair of you must think me utterly useless needing all of these lists." She listened to their little quip about admirals... clearly suspecting that they had quite a bit of history with them. "I can't say that I've had the pleasure of knowing any admirals. I get the impression that they're somewhat of an acquired taste perhaps?"
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 18, 2021 5:04:08 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]Judy and Max shook their respective heads, disagreeing with the "useless" sentiment, before Uncle latched onto their little banter about Admirals. "You wanna trash-talk your bosses, honey?" Max ribbed Judy. "Anytime."She took a deep breath. "Admirals as a group are removed from the day-to-day work we do here, which means that at best, they're misguided and misinformed, and need to be very gently helped to understand what the situation on the ground looks like. At worst, they're aspiring politicians, or nincompoops who were promoted to that rank to get them away from a spacefaring command where they can do damage."She took a sip of water to clear her throat. "Which means dealing with San Francisco is the bane of my existence."Not to mention, a particular Admiral had forced Judy to leave 5 members of her crew in a concentration camp. Her dislike of flag officers was absolutely tainted by Antoinette Ellis.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 20, 2021 20:07:50 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle listened attentively as Judy began to trash-talk her bosses, as Max had put it. They certainly sounded like quite an eclectic group, especially since they seemed to be collected and placed away from situations that they could damage. Uncle raised her glass and took a sip. There was one particular thing troubling her, however. As she lowered her glass she looked over at her hosts with a slight smile. "I've never been very good with keeping the ranks of Starfleet and the Bajora Militia in order. Don't get me started on the Cardassian military... but, if you're promoted again, wouldn't you be an admiral?"
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 23, 2021 4:53:40 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]Judy shook her head. "Technically, yes, but I'm not exactly looking for another promotion," she answered. "Retiring as a Captain is a perfectly good career move too.""You weren't looking for this promotion either," Max reminded her. "He's being a smartass, but the point stands - the possibility that I'll be promoted to Admiral is very theoretical.""Theoretical things happen."It was - as Max was now demonstrating - so very easy to turn Judy just slightly red.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 23, 2021 5:13:28 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle grew more curious as she learned about Judy technically being eligible for a promotion and seemingly becoming what she wasn't very fond of. Though it sounded as if she may choose to retire rather than accept the promotion. The Bajoran woman also noticed the slight reddening of her hostess. "I hope that I haven't embarrassed you," she uttered apologetically. "It was just... amusing that people seemingly changed so much with an increase of rank. I mean... I have to assume only Starfleet's best ever make the rank of captain alone."
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 23, 2021 5:57:47 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"It's not you, it's me. I've gotten quite good at messing with my wife over the years," Max clarified, before planting a little kiss on his wife's cheek. As for rank... "You need to be pretty good to become a Captain, and usually, if you're really good, you stay there," Judy explained. "Being a Captain means working in a small, elegant hierarchy, and doing hands-on work, whereas Admirals work in a sprawling bureaucracy. It's a very different environment, that requires different skills, and acts differently upon you."Judy had experienced sprawling bureaucracies in her career, and had no desire to go back.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 28, 2021 5:22:44 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle listened and was glad to hear that she hadn't embarrassed Judy, but that it was Max's teasing that had been the catalyst. "I suppose that where promotions are concerned that there is too much of a good thing, then," Uncle stated. "Is a career in Starfleet something you always wanted to pursue?" Uncle smiled. "I can safely say that teaching wasn't a career that I entertained pursuing. In fact, musing about careers was a luxury that many Bajorans didn't have until recently. Myself certainly included."
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 28, 2021 16:24:58 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"Oh, not at all," Judy answered the question. "When I was young, I thought Starfleet was outdated and stiff, last century's organization."Max hadn't known Judy then, but he had heard the stories, of the free-thinking youngster who frequented protests and criticized every established system. He saw hints of that in Anna. "I only joined Starfleet in my 40s, and that was, in the end, how I met Max."
"She used to say she only joined for the childcare," Max added.
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