Leanna Mazal
Civilian
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Position: Civilian
Species: Betazoid
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Post by Leanna Mazal on Aug 16, 2020 11:42:06 GMT
[ Leanna - Park, Deck 6] The feelings of acceptance from Chloe and the smile that followed, was definitely another positive when it came to making the right choice, rather than dwell on the negatives that had surrounded her life lately. Even her uncertainty about Harmon and his treatment of Chloe, was cast into doubt as he made a point of thanking Lea on his way to the punch table. Maybe she hadn't quite figured him out after all or perhaps there was an underlying issue, that prevented him from being his true self. Then again it wouldn't be the first time that she had sensed that from someone, Seamus being the first with his dependency on alcohol then ... well she didn't need to think to much about her former Fiance, having accepted that it was likely over between them. So with a smile on her face and expertly hiding her own pain, she acknowledged Harmon with that very same smile, before he engaged in conversation with Mabel who had followed him. Of course the Betazoid was attuned to the other conversations going on around her and something stuck out about the lack of alcohol but for now, she kept that to herself as she decided not to just stand there like a spare part. It was a toss up between getting some punch herself or try one of the other beverages along with getting some food. In the end it was her stomach that won and so she headed to the food table and picked up a plate.
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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 Aug 17, 2020 0:06:13 GMT
[Cmdr. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Park]Judy nodded. That was a good point - they couldn't go too far. "Evi is right. We want to have some fun, but within limits," she very gently delineated. "What happens in the park, stays in the park."Max, similarly concerned, breathed a sigh of relief. He knew Judy tended to be cautious and calculating, and it was good to see her cool head balancing her sense of humor here. "I'll give you a tip for next time, as a father and a grandfather," he said to Chloe. "It's the grandparents that post the most adorable childhood pictures. You can ask Lea, too."Case in point: himself and Judy. There were 5 things they wanted to share with the world, and all 5 were grandbabies. ***[Ens. Mabel Henriksen - Park]Mabel's better angels wanted to come out and speculate about where Harmon could find some booze. "I'm sure..." she started, and then caught herself and paused for a moment. Sure, he wasn't an evil man, but alcohol was hurting him. Her cause was righteous. "I'm sure you can manage with this. The sparkling water isn't sweet," she quickly finished her sentence. To his question, she had an answer. "We have some party games planned, a little tribute to you, and I think this park would be really perfect for playing hide and seek!"
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Matthew Harmon
Intelligence
[TI42] Frontier's Most Malcontent Malcontent
Posts: 540 Likes: 18
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Position: Intelligence Officer
Species: Human
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Post by Matthew Harmon on Aug 20, 2020 14:02:35 GMT
[ Matt Harmon & Chloe Hudson - Park]"Ah fair enough, Evi," Chloe said understanding her concern at the prospect of angering Harmon just a little too much. "Wise words," she said to Max with a smile, "I'll keep that in mind for next time."
Harmon briefly got his hopes up as Mabel started to give him some sort of suggestion about how to get his hands on a decent drink, but his hopes were soon dashed when she offered sparkling water. "I'll stick with the punch," he said. "Hide and Seek? Is that a joke about my work?" he said feigning offence.
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Ozu Saya
Engineering/Ops
[TI19]
Posts: 878 Likes: 29
Rank: Master Chief Petty Officer
Position: CoB/Chief Engineer
Species: Vulcan-Bajoran
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Post by Ozu Saya on Aug 22, 2020 19:44:12 GMT
[Evi Hugo - Park]
Evi smiled and offered a nod to Chloe, knowing she'd only had the best of intentions toward her boss. Then she trailed after Harmon, circling around him and Mabel and taking photos. Evi giggled at Mabel's suggestion of hide and seek and caught a photo of Harmon's face as he questioned it. If nothing else, this was going to be an interesting study of the man. Maybe she could do a couple of paintings of him off the pictures.
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James Aubrey
Science
Posts: 35 Likes: 1
Rank: Ensign
Position: Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by James Aubrey on Aug 23, 2020 15:17:30 GMT
[James Aubrey - Park, Deck 6]
James had spent a few weeks aboard Front Ear station, awaiting the Mac's arrival so that he could board and begin his career proper. He had accomplished precious little in the way of making friends, and he was keenly aware of the value of networking (and patronage) to a young officer's career. So it was that the station-wide invitation to a stranger's promotion-party actually caught the young Ensign's attention; normally, such an event would have seemed a terrifying proposition.
His own anxieties kept him from being exactly on time; by the point that he was showered and getting dressed, most people had already arrived. He pulled on simple black slacks and a black, long-sleeved shirt with a clavicle-exposing collar, a brown jacket, and simple black boots before heading to the park.
He found the party easily enough - the balloons and the banners made for an obvious signal even if the growing crowd hadn't. He approached wearing a tense, false smile as a peace offering to the strangers. For a few moments, he hovered around the edge of the crowd, waiting for a moment to introduce himself to someone that never seemed to come. It wasn't long before he found himself near the punch; finding it frustratingly non-alcoholic and a tad sweet, he used it instead as a refuge for his hands. He never quite knew what to do with his hands, so he just ... held his cup with the both of them. Among all the senior officers, junior officers, and even civilians, he felt even younger than he was. He was beginning to feel stupid for coming, and his eyes were quickly scanning for the clearest lane of escape.
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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 Aug 23, 2020 15:34:49 GMT
[ Leanna - Park, Deck 6] For a brief moment, Lea began to doubt herself and whether this had been a good idea after all. But then that moment of unusual behaviour seemed to pass just as quickly as it had began and wondered if it was purely down to the fact, that she was out of practice with social events. Either that or it was because she was still trying to recover from the last couple of months and knew that she needed to regain her strength and how she used to be. Although she was grateful to Max for trying to include her in the conversation. Finding her inner self to answer and not just stand there like a statue. " Yes that's very true, you should see my parents quarters and I thought that I took too many pictures" she remarked, before the arrival of a man she hadn't seen before caught her attention. Excusing herself, Lea walked over to him, knowing what it was like to be new. At least that's what she was getting from him as she approached and greeted him. " Hi there, I'm Leanna and thought you might like some company".
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James Aubrey
Science
Posts: 35 Likes: 1
Rank: Ensign
Position: Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by James Aubrey on Aug 23, 2020 15:57:38 GMT
[ James Aubrey - Park, Deck 6] Caught! Cornered! His escape neutralized before he had ever taken the first step in its execution. Had he forgotten that he was not invisible? That others could see him and, as had just happened, take the initiative to approach him? Aubrey had spent so much thought and energy preparing for professional interaction that he had never given himself the proper defenses for the social. He smiled, entirely forced though not facetious either, and broke one of his hands free from his cup of punch to extend toward her. "I'm James," he said with an ease that surprised even himself, "it is a pleasure to meet you. Ah, yes, company is something I'm in no position to decline." A joke, perhaps stiffly delivered but earnestly attempted.
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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 Aug 23, 2020 19:34:52 GMT
[ Leanna - Park, Deck 6] Lea know that she had taken a risk by approaching the new guy and that there was a chance that he didn't want to talk. However when he returned the introduction and held out his hand for her to shake. The Betazoid smiled at the way he seemed to be at ease, especially when he included a joke. " Pleased to meet you too James and that's good to know" she replied, with a slight grin as she shook his hand then let go. Then she leaned in a little to whisper. " I also know what its like to be the new person, so I don't mind being your personal guide when you're ready to meet everyone or we can just stay here and people watch".
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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 Aug 23, 2020 22:07:47 GMT
[NPC - Ens. Mabel Henriksen - Park]Mabel's cheeks turned red, as if trying to match her dress and lipstick. She had most definitely not meant that. "Oh, Gosh, no. I didn't mean that at all," she backpedaled apologetically. "I'd never... I'm so sorry it came off that way."The young woman was evidently terrified of offending anyone. ***[Cmdr. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Park]Judy leaned her head on her co-grandparent, the talk of their grandchildren bringing out her own love for Max. "I think it might be time to start the evening's program," she suggested to Chloe. "Before Commander Harmon tries to make a daring escape."Having raised 4 kids, Judy fully expected Matt to try something clever.
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James Aubrey
Science
Posts: 35 Likes: 1
Rank: Ensign
Position: Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by James Aubrey on Aug 23, 2020 23:17:56 GMT
[ James Aubrey - Park] James cleared his throat as she whispered, her intent to be kind and helpful plain to him. He felt a warm, appreciative smile grow on his face at her offer. "That would be nice," he replied. "I have been hanging around the station a bit too long without meeting anyone, in all honesty." His eyes traveled across the crowd, seeing faces young and old - most of them landing somewhere in the middle. As best as he could tell, he was likely the youngest at the gathering. He certainly felt the smallest. His gaze fell on a woman he believed he recognized from his perusals of the chief staff of the USS Mac - Judith ... Eastman, perhaps? Yes, Eastman. She was First Officer, as far as he remembered, although recently there had been some business about the reassignment of the previous Captain and leadership was possibly in a slight state of flux. He silently berated himself for not studying the records of his new posting more diligently. "By all means, give me the tour," he smiled again at Leanna, tearing his gaze back to hers.
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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 Aug 24, 2020 12:14:07 GMT
[ Leanna - Park, Deck 6] Of course Leanna had taken another risk by leaning closer to whisper her suggestion to James, then again she hadn't wanted to draw attention to them, especially with James being new to the station. No experience had taught her that sometimes hushed quiet conversations were needed as a way to make the other person comfortable and well Leanna was always one to put a person at ease. So when her whispered words resulted in a warm and appreciative smile on James's face as he accepted her offer, Lea couldn't help but smile back, glad that she hadn't lost her intuitive touch. " I can understand, especially how daunting it can be when you don't know anyone, but you know me now" she replied softly, before his attention moved to those around within their immediate vicinity. Leanna didn't blame him, as it reminded her of how she was when she first settled on Jubilee then Sierra. Although when James then refocused on her and asked her to give him the tour, the Betazoid smiled once more as she answered him. " Sure, I'll introduce you to Commander Eastman first, then I believe a few of us were thinking of going for a drink after the party if you'd like to join us" she offered, waiting for his reply as she began walking back to the group she had just left.
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James Aubrey
Science
Posts: 35 Likes: 1
Rank: Ensign
Position: Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by James Aubrey on Aug 24, 2020 17:30:40 GMT
[James - Park, Deck 6]
James was happy that such an understanding and warm person had made an introduction. He found his mood stabilizing, and halfway suspected he might be able to get comfortable rather quickly thanks to Leanna's presence and kindness.
"Thank you, I would highly appreciate an introduction to the Commander. And - drinks afterward?" A brief flash of a memory from the Academy shot through his mind; long story short, it involved him hunched over bushes and making embarrassing romantic confessions to more than one friend of his. "Sounds like an excellent time, I'm happy to tag along," he said after a moment, burying his cringe-inducing flashback as he followed closely behind Leanna. He found himself unconsciously straightening his jacket, as he wanted to make a good impression even off-duty.
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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 Aug 24, 2020 18:01:04 GMT
[ Leanna - Park, Deck 6] When James thanked her and admitted that he would appreciate meeting Judy first. Lea smiled, happy that she had made the right choice to begin introductions as well as how he was beginning to relax and become more comfortable. Some might say it was because of her abilities but for the Betazoid it was more than that and to encourage what was already inside. " It's no trouble at all and I'm sure she'll be happy to meet you too" she replied as he then accepted the offer to join them in the bar afterwards. There was a fleeting feeling that quickly disappeared, before Lea responded. "That's great as I own it so it should be a lot of fun".As they reached the others, Lea sought out Judy first to make a start on introducing James to them. " Judy, I'd like you to meet, James, who's recently moved to the station".
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James Aubrey
Science
Posts: 35 Likes: 1
Rank: Ensign
Position: Science Officer
Species: Human
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Post by James Aubrey on Aug 24, 2020 19:40:46 GMT
[ James - Park, Deck 6] James smiled again at Leanna's mention of owning what he assumed was a bar. "I'm sure it will be an enjoyable time," he told her. He felt a bit intimidated by Judith as he approached, though he knew little about her apart from rank. He assumed the man standing near her, similar in age, must have been her partner. "An honor to meet you," he said simply after Leanna's introduction, not knowing for sure if he should use her first name or her rank in such an informal situation. He stood straight as he could, looking perhaps humorously rigid.
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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 Aug 25, 2020 23:37:11 GMT
[Cmdr. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Park]Judy turned graciously towards Lea and the young man, James, who was with her. She recognized the ramrod-straight posture of a young Fleeter, a classic reaction to the fearsome presence of an off-duty senior officer. "At ease, James," she briefly slipped into Starfleet parlance. She refrained from commenting about the ergonomics of standing at attention, at the moment. "I'm Judy, the First Officer, and this is my husband, Max," she introduced herself and her significant other, a broad smile on her face. "Nice to meet you," Max added.
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