Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Flight Control/Caldonia 5
Species: Human
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Oct 17, 2021 20:35:51 GMT
[Lt. JG Syl O'Connell - Front Ear - Park]As they entered the park, Syl immediately recognized a couple people, but not many. There were a lot more activities available than she was used to, but it seemed rather easy to figure out. Heading towards the tables, she shrugged at the question. "Same thing as any party, just with the theme. Food, alcohol, games... Always start with the alcohol. It makes the games more fun." Stopping at the beverage table, she waved a greeting to Thea and the Vulcan woman standing with her, before picking up a glass of black liquid labeled 'Poison'.
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Eliska Bremmer
Security & Tactical
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Rank: Petty Officer 3rd Class
Position: Security
Species: Human
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Post by Eliska Bremmer on Oct 18, 2021 3:44:00 GMT
[ PO3 Eliska Bremmer - Park - Front Ear Station ]Well, the party was most certainly starting to fill up, and when Syl mentioned going for the bar, Eliska simply grinned and leaned over for a quick kiss on her cheek. Hell, if Captain Baker and Commander Quinn were an item, then by all means it shouldn't be a problem if Syl and she were together! Considering the drinks on the table, she watched how Syl selected something labeled 'poison', and Eliska herself grabbed a stein of something that looked like beer save for a bilious green colour, and was marked as 'hellbrew'. What the hell. "We've got harvest festivals back home, but we don't have anything with costumes, you know?"
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Thea Baker
Command
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Post by Thea Baker on Oct 18, 2021 10:10:07 GMT
[Park - Deck 6, Front Ear] " Excellent choice and please let me know what you think of it" Thea responded with a smile as T'Laara opted to try the spooky trail. This was the first Halloween party to be held at least in the park and getting feedback would certainly go a long way in knowing what was good, what wasn't and to make any necessary improvements if this was to be a regular occurrence. Events such as these were always a good thing in Thea's opinion and having annual parties could only further moral and relationships as a whole. Pausing to take a sip of her witches brew, Thea also became aware of T'Rae one of the Engineers. Although had to admit that she wasn't overly familiar with the Vulcan, again another reason for making herself known and forge potential friendships. It was obvious to the CO that T'Rae hadn't wanted to interrupt them but made a subtle nod towards her, indicating that she was more than welcome to approach if she so wished. When Syl then waved in their direction, Thea waved back before Eliska kissed the pilot on the cheek. That made the CO smile again, because there was certainly nothing wrong with a little love as she herself proved with her relationship with Isaiah. As long as it didn't interfere with their duties, then she had no issue with it and besides would be her usual encouraging self.
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Leanna Mazal
Civilian
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Oct 18, 2021 10:20:58 GMT
[Park - Deck 6, Front Ear] Ariana may of been undecided as to what she wanted to do first but it seemed as though Riyo was having the same difficulty. Although didn't really blame her Imzadi for taking everything into consideration, especially with it being unlike any party that she had attended until now. At the suggestion that they do the pumpkin patch first then the spooky games, it was Ari who answered first again. " Yes ... can we Mama and then ... ooh I can carve one too" Ari said excitedly as she looked to her Mother then to the sea of brightly coloured pumpkins not too far ahead. " I'm sure you can and yes that sounds like a plan as there's lots for us to see and do" Lea conceded, thinking that it would also be beneficial in letting the children and dog, burn off some of their excited energy. Letting Ari lead the way but keeping her as close as possible, it didn't take long for the family to reach the pumpkin patch. Some had already been carved in all manner of spooky themes and not all the pumpkins were orange either. " Do you want to pick one for Aven whilst I help Ari?" Lea asked as Shadow started to sniff a large purple pumpkin.
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Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Flight Control/Caldonia 5
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Oct 18, 2021 18:21:30 GMT
[Lt. JG Syl O'Connell - Front Ear - Park]A faint blush crept across her cheeks when she realized that Thea had seen their little displays of affection. Though it was obvious by the other woman's smile that she wasn't intending to lecture them about it. It was strange for Syl to realize that while she was used to people knowing her business, she wasn't used to that business being a positive aspect in her life. She couldn't help but grin when she realized that essentially - she wasn't used to people knowing she was happy. Focusing on the drink in her hand, she took a tentative sip at first, before following it with a deeper one once she knew it tasted good. A chuckle escaped her at Eliska's comment about her home festivals not involving costumes. "I've come to realize that wanting to be something you're not is distinctly an 'Earth' thing."
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Eliska Bremmer
Security & Tactical
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Rank: Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Post by Eliska Bremmer on Oct 18, 2021 21:14:07 GMT
[ PO3 Eliska Bremmer - Park - Front Ear Station ]Eliska couldn't help her own grin when she saw the colour flood Syl's cheek. This was as close as they'd ever come to publicly advertise their relationship so far as the Fleet went. Not that they'd hidden it, but they hadn't exactly made public announcements either. But, it was a good colour on the pilot's cheeks all right. Then, imitating Syl, Eliska tasted her drink, but while her date appeared to like it, her face contorted a little. There was a combination of hops that wasn't entirely pleasant going on... but she'd taken it so at least she would drink it... and not repeat the experience. However, what she said next was somewhat maudlin. "I wouldn't know about that. I think everyone wants to be more than they are, from time to time."Then, with another pull of her substandard beer, she looked around. "So, should we mingle, or find something to do?"
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Jovireh Velal
Security & Tactical
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Oct 19, 2021 19:48:33 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Front Ear - Park]Once they made it to the pumpkin patch, Riyo moved the stroller off to the side and took Aven out of it. "Let's go pick out a pumpkin!" Setting the boy on his feet, Riyo held onto his tiny hand and let him waddle off past the first rows of squashes, smiling at the squeals and bounces of excitement as his son took in all that was there. It wasn't long before Aven nearly face-planted into a dark blue pumpkin that was almost as big as he did, letting go of Riyo's hand to brace himself against it as he bounced enthusiastically. "Dada!" Riyo laughed. "That one, huh? I should have guessed." Picking Aven up in one arm and the giant blue pumpkin in his other, he carried both back over to Lea and Ari.
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Shavan Th'zhaar
Science
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Rank: Lieutenant
Position: Assistant Chief of Science
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Post by Shavan Th'zhaar on Oct 20, 2021 1:08:26 GMT
[ T’Laara - Park] “I will remember to take note of any feedback I think of,” T’Laara replied to Captain Baker. She was intrigued by the idea of the game, and everything else that was happening. Unsure of what else to say before parting ways to actually start it, she took a sip of her chosen tangy drink. Following Thea’s gaze, she immediately noticed the other woman who had just arrived and was also approaching the refreshment table. “Greetings. I had not expected to see many other Vulcans here.” Possibly the wrong thing to say, but she was slightly curious. Thea Baker Rin Zakir
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Leanna Mazal
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Oct 20, 2021 7:42:19 GMT
[Park - Deck 6, Front Ear] Despite Shadow's keen interest in the purple pumpkin, Leanna managed to follow Ariana into the middle of the pumpkin patch. Aven's giggles and noises of obvious excitement carried over making Leanna smile as she spoke to Ari. " What colour would you like Ari?" she asked, knowing that her daughter would be as indecisive as usual, especially surrounded by every colour imaginable. Whilst she waited for a response, Shadow continued to sniff around and at one point tried to jump on a rather sizable red pumpkin and got himself stuck. Trying not to laugh as she freed him, Lea picked him up and received sloppy puppy kisses in the process before Ari got her attention. " Mama, I've found a green one" she almost shouted with a lot of excitement, before Leanna put Shadow down and went over to the little girl. " Good choice Ari, let's go find Daddy and Aven so we can start carving our pumpkins" Lea said, helping Ari to carry the pumpkin that she had picked. Finding Riyo and Aven didn't take long and Lea smiled again upon seeing Aven's choice of pumpkin. " There's a table over there, that we can use" she pointed out, indicating a large enough table for them all to sit around and with all kinds of tools and equipment needed to create their pumpkin masterpieces.
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Thea Baker
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Post by Thea Baker on Oct 20, 2021 16:43:21 GMT
[Meanwhile .....] The Klahuru comet was getting closer and closer to the station, the view as it shone was truly breathtaking as it glistened against the inky black backdrop, putting all the other stars to shame with it's brightness. For those who had stopped to watch it's progress via the viewing galleries and screens, they would no doubt be mesmerised by such a natural phenomenon. Transfixed or simply too enthralled to notice the odd glitches that had started to occur. Nothing too serious and in fact if anyone did happen to see them, it would of only be for a few seconds before everything returned to normal. In the park the lights flickered briefly, well in keeping with the spooky ambience before the band began to play their next song. Ghostbusters
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Ic Arbrell
Science
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Position: Quantum Physicist
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Post by Ic Arbrell on Oct 20, 2021 19:33:26 GMT
[ Ens. Dolores Holiday — Park, Front Ear] Lola could never be convinced that there weren’t such thing as ghosts. She felt them with her all the time; those of the dead, those of the living, and those of her own past selves. It was the last of these that haunted her now. Handwritten notes about refits she hadn’t come up with, meticulously-coded file names that became mysteriously-coded when she realized she couldn’t remember the method or forgotten the key. Today, the little phantom was a lacy white dress laid out on her table, and a reminder tucked in the sleeve: 10/31, Halloween. Comet party @ Park, no arrangements.Not being one to refuse her own invitations (everything would fall apart if she did), and certainly never willing to skip out on a chance to dress up and eat candy, here she was. It had been far too long since the Trill had actually gotten out and mingled that she probably was a ghost to most of the station. Third shift, part time, structural engineering, replatings and renovations done while you sleep— The lights flickered as she stepped off the turbolift and drifted into the park, and Lola found that she could not suppress the pleasure of a smile. Bare feet moved steadily toward the event setup— steadily, that is, until each next costumed person she saw poked up her excitement another notch, and she could not help but wiggle to the band’s beat, trying to hum along. Her first task was, quite naturally, to collect a handful of candy from one of the offered bowls. Although she wasn’t technically supposed to partake in too much sugar, she rather doubted her doctors would be here or take the candy bar out of her mouth. As she was fighting with a wrapper, she glanced up at the people around her, ready with a smile in case anyone noticed, until the comet on the viewscreen captured her (—imagination) attention. “Say,” she addressed no one in particular, and indeed possibly just the chocolate, “Anyone making a wish on this thing?”
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Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Oct 20, 2021 21:12:15 GMT
[Lt. JG Syl O'Connell - Front Ear - Park]Syl continued to sip her 'poison' - which tasted strangely similar to black licorice - as her gaze swept around the people in the park. It was easy to spot Leanna, Dr. Paawin and their kids at the pumpkin patch, and the pilot felt a small twinge of guilt as she watched them. The Bajoran had now performed two surgeries on her at the recommendation of Captain Baker, and Syl couldn't deny he was a good doctor. Seeing him now with his family only made her feel even worse about reporting him to Admiral Ellis. Thankfully, if anything had come from that report, it didn't seem to have affected him too harshly. Caught up in her thoughts, she almost missed her date asking what they should do next. "Mingle, I suppose. That is usually what parties are all about." Syl couldn't help but smile as she realized that this time, she wouldn't have to worry about ending the night with another injury if she spent 'too long' talking to any one person.
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Rin Zakir
Security & Tactical
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Post by Rin Zakir on Oct 21, 2021 16:25:22 GMT
[ Petty Officer T'Rae - Park - Front Ear] Though again she did not quite understand the reasoning behind it, it seemed as though many of those present had also dressed for the occasion. Perhaps the more she partook in this human tradition, the more she would learn about such customs. At least, that had been the idea. Though she did not miss the nod from the commanding officer, T'Rae did not feel it appropriate to interrupt. Human gestures were something she was still growing accustomed to, but it seemed as though Captain Baker perhaps would not have minded. Before she could decide on the best course of action, the two women parted ways and the other vulcan approached her. "Greetings", she returned as the woman then went on to state that she had not expected to see many other vulcans at this gathering. "I was curious about this particular custom, and I felt that it would be prudent to seize the opportunity to investigate first hand", she explained, though she realised that perhaps dressing herself as an Earth feline might not have been entirely necessary. "As for the garments, I was informed that it would be appropriate dress for the occasion." At least her fellow vulcan had also decided to 'dress appropriately'. "I was also made aware that this would be the optimal location to observe the passing of the Klahuru Comet", she added, her gaze briefly shifting toward the viewing galleries that allowed them access to the rare spectacle. "I do not believe we are acquainted. I am T'Rae.", she then introduced herself. The comet began to draw closer along its path past the station, and she had to admit that the sight was...astonishing. Unlike many of the other attendees, the engineer did not miss the bref flickering of the lights, though she wondered if this was simply an attempt to add to the ambience. That, or a glitch that would need investigating, but then the music started and she jumped a little. To her credit, she made a rather fast recovery as she then noticed the trill woman nearby. She also hear her asking if anyone was making a wish. "A wish?", she addressed the newcomer, who it seemed had helped herself to perhaps some of her favourite Earth Cuisine (was it normal for vulcans to like chocolate?), arching a brow as she sought clarification. Shavan Th'zhaar (T'Laara) and Ic Arbrell (Dolores Holiday)
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Eliska Bremmer
Security & Tactical
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Posts: 358 Likes: 7
Rank: Petty Officer 3rd Class
Position: Security
Species: Human
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Post by Eliska Bremmer on Oct 21, 2021 16:43:59 GMT
[ PO3 Eliska Bremmer - Park - Front Ear Station ]{Quoted post(s)} [Meanwhile .....] The Klahuru comet was getting closer and closer to the station, the view as it shone was truly breathtaking as it glistened against the inky black backdrop, putting all the other stars to shame with it's brightness. For those who had stopped to watch it's progress via the viewing galleries and screens, they would no doubt be mesmerised by such a natural phenomenon. Transfixed or simply too enthralled to notice the odd glitches that had started to occur. Nothing too serious and in fact if anyone did happen to see them, it would of only be for a few seconds before everything returned to normal. In the park the lights flickered briefly, well in keeping with the spooky ambience before the band began to play their next song. Ghostbusters
tag Jovireh Velal Shavan Th'zhaar Rin Zakir Eliska Bremmer [Lt. JG Syl O'Connell - Front Ear - Park]Syl continued to sip her 'poison' - which tasted strangely similar to black licorice - as her gaze swept around the people in the park. It was easy to spot Leanna, Dr. Paawin and their kids at the pumpkin patch, and the pilot felt a small twinge of guilt as she watched them. The Bajoran had now performed two surgeries on her at the recommendation of Captain Baker, and Syl couldn't deny he was a good doctor. Seeing him now with his family only made her feel even worse about reporting him to Admiral Ellis. Thankfully, if anything had come from that report, it didn't seem to have affected him too harshly. Caught up in her thoughts, she almost missed her date asking what they should do next. "Mingle, I suppose. That is usually what parties are all about." Syl couldn't help but smile as she realized that this time, she wouldn't have to worry about ending the night with another injury if she spent 'too long' talking to any one person.
Tag Eliska Bremmer Eliska was about to acknowledge the need to go mingle... that was until the lights flickered and some horrible sound started to come out of the speakers all over the garden. And just like that, Petty Officer Bremmer fairly jumped out of her thoroughly impractical nearly thigh-high boots with a small cry of surprise, leading to her glass of beer crashing on the deck, and her formerly occupied hand shooting across her body to grasp at Syl's arm. A starbase without power was really just tens or hundreds of millions of tons of coffin without power. And there she was, at a party, dressed oh so very ridiculously, with the power failing and some absolutely horr... wait, was that something that might pass for music? And the lights were back on? And no one was worried? And then, she groaned as she realized it was all part of the atmosphere that was supposed to be at play here, mildly spooky... but she had never entirely adapted to life in space, and it showed... but she did manage a grin just as she released Syl's arm. Hopefully, she'd not grabbed it as hard as she had feared... "You're not going to tell anyone about this, right?"
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Thea Baker
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Post by Thea Baker on Oct 21, 2021 16:46:12 GMT
[Park - Deck 6, Front Ear]
" Thank you, I look forward to hearing about it" Thea replied, knowing that she would appreciate any and all feedback regarding the activities available. As T'Laara then engaged T'Rae in conversation and with the arrival of Ensign Holliday, the CO left them to chat and get aquainted. Thea understood that the junior officer's might not feel too comfortable with a senior officer present and considering the slight issue with the lights, Thea politely excused herself in order to check in with Ops.
=/\= Everything checks out fine Captain, whatever caused the glitch didn't register on the systems. I'll run a diagnostic just in case =/\= came the reply from the duty officer.
=/\= Acknowledged Sims, keep me updated, Baker out =/\=
With that taken care of and everyone seemingly enjoying themselves, Thea was happy to silently observe, whilst thinking of Isaiah and other things. Although did return to the buffet table and began to fill a plate, realising that she hadn't eaten and probably should since she was drinking.
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