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Lt. Cmdr. Onta Maril FO USS Feynman<br> | Lt. Cmdr. Onta Maril FO USS Feynman<br> | ||
Ens. Siqor CEO USS Tesla<br> | Ens. Siqor CEO USS Tesla<br> | ||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: This Ain't Fort Worth...</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Charles Jencks 4-21-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80421.0810<br> | |||
Holodeck One<br> | |||
The drenched Counselor was sitting in a cramped corridor, the captain of | |||
the ship he was aboard looming over him. "Ryan, you've gotta be crazy to | |||
pull off something like that." | |||
"That's what they said when I saved the Prince of Wales. The first time, I | |||
mean. Next time, Jack," Krazny paused when he realized he was talking to | |||
*himself*, so to speak, "write a damned memo!" | |||
"Well, we better get you out of those wet clothes. Chief, get something | |||
for Commander Ryan." | |||
The holo-Chief nodded. "Yes, Captain." | |||
The Captain turned back to his guest. "Well, Commander, welcome to the USS | |||
DALLAS." | |||
"Did you find them yet?" | |||
"Find them? We've been chasing them since they left Polyyarny! We had to | |||
break off to come pick you up! Too bad Starbase couldn't have gotten that | |||
chopper farther north." | |||
By 'Starbase' he meant the aircraft carrier ENTERPRISE, Krazny realized... | |||
it had to do with those classified 20th century prophecies about | |||
Starfleet... ah, who cares? It was just a cultural thing, which he didn't | |||
share with them, but knew the character of Jack Ryan did. | |||
"Yes, Captain. I wish they had... that sub will be damned hard to find | |||
again." | |||
"Ah, well, my sonar department has a few thoughts on that. I'll have to | |||
have you talk to Jonesy." He glanced at his wristwatch. "I have to get to | |||
the conn. Meet me there after you get some dry clothes on." | |||
NRPG: Keeping the Counselor occupied... hey, is it true we're headed for | |||
Earth? Got some interesting places to go diving... shipwrecks and the | |||
like... | |||
Charles Jencks<br> | |||
Ens Krazny Oktyabr<br> | |||
CNS, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: The Ambassador's Arrival</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-21-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80421.1237<br> | |||
Scene: Shuttle Bay<br> | |||
MD: 7.1000<br> | |||
Lt. Jenn and Commander Zane were in the Shuttle bay as the Shuttle bay | |||
doors opened to allow the Ambassador’s shuttle to enter. Zane saw | |||
Krysa’s nervousness and clasped her hand briefly, “Relax, Lt.” | |||
Krysa smiled at him, “I’m trying.” | |||
The Shuttle glided gracefully through the doors settling down gently. | |||
As soon as the Shuttle bay doors were closed and sealed once again, the | |||
force field was dropped and the two officers walked to the door of the | |||
Shuttle and waited as it opened. | |||
Ambassador Jenn, his wife, Baris, stepped off the shuttle first. | |||
“Commander Zane, I’d like you to meet my parents, Ambassador Quarn Jenn, | |||
and his wife, Baris.” Krysa introduced. | |||
“I am honored, Ambassador.” Zane bowed his head slightly. | |||
“Commander. Thank you for allowing us to hold our prejoining festivities | |||
on your ship.” said Quarn, formally. “And also for waiting to depart | |||
until our shuttle caught up with you.” | |||
“Of course, sir. Lt. Jenn has been a valuable member of our crew and we | |||
are glad to be able to do this for her.” | |||
Krysa definitely favored her mother, Zane noticed, seeing that the | |||
Ambassador was very starched and certainly did not seem prone to | |||
smiling. His wife, Baris stayed close to her husbands side, her face | |||
graced with a smile. Much more like Krysa, who seemed to smile most of | |||
the time. Baris took her husbands arm as they stepped toward their | |||
daughter. Each kissed Krysa on the cheek and turned as a handsome young | |||
man followed them out of the shuttle. | |||
“This is my son, Waston.” Ambassador Jenn said. Zane didn’t have to be | |||
told, the young man bore a very close resemblance to his sister. | |||
“I am please to meet you all.” Zane asked. | |||
A short stout man, stepped out next, with his wife close behind. | |||
“Commander, I’d like you to meet Devon and Salli Grall, and...” the | |||
Ambassador motioned to the young man following behind them, “their son, | |||
Kavan.” | |||
Devon Grall quickly stepped down and began shaking the Commander’s hand. | |||
While the Commander greeted the enthusiastic Devon Grall and his wife, | |||
Krysa set her eyes on Kavan. He looked much the same as he had 10 years | |||
ago. However now she looked at him in a new light. She was no longer | |||
that rebellious 15 year old. Now she was ready for her responsibilities. | |||
And standing there was the man she was going to spend the rest of her | |||
life with. He was quite handsome, with the classic Betazed black eyes | |||
and dark hair. He winked playfully at her as his parents greeted Krysa. | |||
“Krysa, you have become more beautiful then I imagined,” said Salli | |||
Grall as she took a step toward the Ops officer. “I think it was well | |||
worth the wait, Kavan.” | |||
“Thank you,” said Krysa, blushing slightly. | |||
“This is indeed a pleasure,” said Devon Grall, taking her hand and | |||
kissing her quickly on the cheek, “We don’t get off Betazed very often, | |||
and now we’ve been shuttling all over the galaxy just to catch you, my | |||
dear. I must say, it is the most fun I’ve had in a long time.” | |||
Ambassador Jenn, shook his head, exasperated, “I find it quite | |||
frustrating.” | |||
“That’s because you do not have a sense of humor, old man,” chuckled | |||
Devon. It was amazing that these two men, who seemed complete opposites | |||
were actually friends. Yet looking at them, it was easy to tell that | |||
while they were so different they had a genuine fondness for each other. | |||
“Lt., why don’t you take the rest of your shift off, and escort your | |||
guests to their quarters.” Zane said. After Krysa nodded, he turned to | |||
the Ambassador, “We have are having an official reception in your honor, | |||
sir, in the officers dining room at 1900 hours.” | |||
The ambassador nodded, “That is most appreciated, Commander. We shall be | |||
honored to attend.” | |||
“Can I show you to your quarters?” asked Krysa. | |||
“That would be wonderful, my dear,” said Devon taking Krysa arm and | |||
heading toward the door. | |||
Sallie cleared her throat. “Ummm, sweetheart.” | |||
“Yes, dear.” said Devon turning to look at his wife. | |||
“Wouldn’t you like to allow your son to escort his bride?” said Salli. | |||
Krysa did not allow herself to grimace at the word, instead maintaining | |||
her smile. | |||
“Yes, I suppose you are right.” said Devon with a smile. | |||
“I always am,” said Sallie with a warm smile. | |||
The man looked from Krysa to Kavan and smiled. He then moved so that | |||
Kavan could take his place. The young man smiled as he took Krysa arm. | |||
Krysa noticed that he did have very nice eyes. She thought perhaps she | |||
could get used to looking at them. | |||
Scene: Bridge | |||
MD: 7.1030 | |||
Commander Zane walked onto the bridge. All of the senior officers, with | |||
the exception of Dr. Tok, who was still confined to Sickbay by Drs. | |||
Clayton and T’Kin, and Krysa, who was playing escort to thier guests, | |||
were on the bridge. Zane looked at Maril, who was looking better then | |||
he had the day before. Zane knew him well enough to know that he was | |||
just covering it well. | |||
“Lt. Jerran, set course for Earth, warp 7, and engage when ready. There | |||
will be an official reception for Ambassador Jenn and his family, at | |||
1900 hours. All senior officers are requested to attend. I’m sure Lt. | |||
Jenn would want you all to be there. She has an announcement to make.” | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: Andy, hope you don’t mind me getting us underway <G> I ‘m sure | |||
that RT is keeping you busy! | |||
All: I’m assuming that Krysa has pretty much holed up in her quarters | |||
with the exception of her duty shifts, and hasn’t told anyone other then | |||
Zane the ‘good’ news. Max, if you don’t think Maril can handle it, he | |||
doesn’t have to come... but if he doesn’t, Krysa might cry<EG> | |||
Sorry you are '''all''' on the bridge now <EG> but I had to get you all in | |||
one place... and that can be almost impossible!! | |||
Kristen | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Too Much Stuff to Write a Subject Line</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Max Felsher 4-21-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80421.1600 (GMT)<br> | |||
MD 7.0400<br> | |||
Lt. Commander Maril's Quarters<br> | |||
Maril woke up for the fourth time since he had gone to sleep ten hours | |||
before. Several dreams, which were actually closer to nightmares, had | |||
shortened the actual time he had been asleep to about seven hours. | |||
He decided to stay awake this time. There was no use trying to sleep when | |||
all he could think of was his family. He sat down near his window, and just | |||
stared out into space...it was hard for him to imagine the universe without his | |||
family.... | |||
Ferengi Transport _Gain Through Greed_: Bridge | |||
"Yes...I think I see your plan, Remin," Daimon Lir said as he smiled | |||
greedily. "We take our passengers to the other side of Vandel VI from Rori | |||
Station. Then we demand that they give us their valuables or...." | |||
"We crash into the surface!" Ribo, the first officer, laughed. | |||
"Mr. Remin, set a course for Vandel VI, Warp 8," Lir ordered. All of the | |||
bridge crew, which was entirely Ferengi, laughed and laughed. | |||
FT _GTG_: Passenger Compartment B-9 | |||
Maril's family--his mother, Perun; his sister, Mikel; her husband, Asfero; | |||
and Maril's brother, Bero--were gathered in the compartment. They were | |||
discussing some rather strange occurrences. | |||
For instance, the Ferengi had denied them access to communications equipment | |||
and had all but sealed them off to the outside world. They had then proceeded | |||
to explode quantities of metals found in the ship's hull outside the transport. | |||
The four Tamarians realized this wasn't normal. | |||
They agreed that they would need to take control of the ship. Perun, being a | |||
starship designer, would be able to do that easily. They then agreed that they | |||
should also turn the ship over to the authorities somewhere. | |||
"But, to what city?" Mikel asked. Her question actually meant something like | |||
"Where should we go?" | |||
At that point, Perun started to "hack" into the transport's computer, while | |||
Mikel, Asfero, and Bero argued about where to go. | |||
Finally, Perun said, "We have breached the walls of Dibago. The telescope | |||
sees the 'United Federation of Planets'." | |||
"Then, we ride to Earth!" Bero suggested. | |||
The others nodded in agreement. | |||
"Riding to Earth, 656 times the star's speed," Perun reported. In English, | |||
it would have been, "Course set for Earth, Warp 7."" | |||
MD 7.1000 | |||
USS Feynman: Bridge | |||
Maril was still feeling rather depressed, but you couldn't have figured that | |||
out from his face. Although he didn't smile that much, he seemed to be simply | |||
his unemotional, quiet self. | |||
Commander Zane had told Maril to excuse Lt. Jenn's absence from the Bridge. | |||
Something about personal matters. WO Bellad had returned to duty, so Maril had | |||
invited him to take Ops for the shift. It would have been rather unfair to | |||
order Garret or Ein to take ALPHA since they already had shifts. | |||
It was rather quiet that day on the Bridge, but inside Maril's mind, it was a | |||
wild storm.... | |||
MD 7.1400 | |||
Transporter Room 1 | |||
As the Feynman's newest CSciO, Ensign Jakkao Serra, beamed aboard, Maril | |||
extended a hand and greeted him. | |||
"Hello, Ensign Serra. The door has been opened. Your quarters are...Deck 5, | |||
Section 4, Quarters 3. I suggest you get settled in, and then meet me in my | |||
office at 1700 hours. Understood?" | |||
"Yes, sir," the CSciO replied. | |||
MD 7.1700 | |||
First Officer's Office | |||
Maril, though still disturbed, was feeling better. "Come," he answered when | |||
there was a chime at the door. | |||
Ensign Serra walked in. "Sit," Maril suggested, and Serra did. | |||
"Mr. Serra, the Feynman has one of the most advanced sensor arrays in | |||
Starfleet--the DELPHI array. As Chief Science Officer of this ship, you will | |||
be expected to provide answers when needed, considering you have such a tool to | |||
work with. I think you know most everything else that a CSciO does, but I also | |||
need you to provide me with an officer at the Science I station for all three | |||
shifts. I assume you will take the ALPHA shift?" | |||
"Ummm...-" | |||
[Bridge to Commander Maril. We have an incoming message for you from a ship | |||
in orbit of Earth.] | |||
"Hmmm. Patch it through to my office. Maril out." Turning to Serra, he | |||
said, "Dismissed." | |||
Ensign Serra was just about to walk out the door when Maril said, "One more | |||
thing, Mr. Serra." | |||
"Yes, sir?" | |||
"I was the Chief Science Officer of the Feynman...the first one, in fact. If | |||
you work hard here, it can be a dream come true. If not, that dream may become | |||
a nightmare." | |||
"Aye, sir," Serra said as he left. | |||
As he put the message on his screen, tears started to come down his face. Not | |||
tears of sadness, but tears of joy. The face that appeared on the screen was | |||
his mother's. | |||
"Came back from the depths of Fitabio!" Maril exclaimed.. | |||
His mother agreed to come aboard the Feynman with the other three. Maril | |||
then transferred the link to his father's quarters. | |||
"Maril to Zane." | |||
[Zane here.] | |||
"Sir, I would like to know if four members of my family could come aboard for | |||
a visit. They are already in orbit of Earth." | |||
[The four that were missing! Of course, Onta.] | |||
"Thank you, sir. Maril out." | |||
MD 7.1800 | |||
Shuttlebay 2 | |||
Maril stood, waiting for his four family members to step out of the shuttle | |||
whichhad just landed. Finally, they did. Maril and his father embraced the four for what seemed | |||
like an hour, although when Maril checked the chronometer, it had only been a | |||
few minutes. There was something wrong, but Maril couldn't figure out what it was. | |||
Finally, he realized. Before Maril could say anything, his sister answered his | |||
question unknowingly. "Where should the river be?" she asked. | |||
"Why would a river be needed?" Maril exclaimed. Then, he nodded. It was | |||
obvious Mikel was going to have a baby. | |||
"The horse fell on its way?" Mikel asked. Maril nodded again. | |||
They were walking out of the shuttlebay when suddenly Mikel cried out in | |||
pain. Then, she fell down and cried out again. "The source has been found!" | |||
she yelled. | |||
Maril grabbed Mikel and her husband. "Computer, Sickbay!" he yelled as they | |||
into a turbolift. | |||
The sun has met the sea,<br> | |||
Lt. Commander Onta Maril,<br> | |||
First Officer, USS Feynman,<br> | |||
aka Max Felsher | |||
NRPG: | |||
Well, that solves Maril's emotional problems. So, don't worry, Kristen, Maril | |||
will be there! :) | |||
Lysle, Andrew, Charles: Cancel the BrOT for now. :) | |||
Lysle: I don't care if you and your character are sick, you're delivering that | |||
baby! ;) | |||
Bill: Welcome to the Feynman! I know most of this was probably gibberish to you. | |||
Just know that four members of Maril's family had been missing, and Maril | |||
thought they were dead. :( But now they're okay! :) | |||
Jospeh: Got another shuttle to add to your list. ;) | |||
Lt. Cmdr. Onta Maril FO USS Feynman<br> | |||
Ens. Siqor CEO USS Tesla<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Giving Up!</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Charles Jencks 4-21-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80421.1915<br> | |||
Holodeck One<br> | |||
Counselor Krazny had been in the holodeck for what seemed like hours, and | |||
he barely felt better than when he started. "Computer, end program." The | |||
sonar room of the DALLAS disappeared to reveal the holodeck grid. He | |||
headed off for his quarters. | |||
"Computer, give me a comm line to Neptune Aquaventures, Earth." | |||
<Link open.> | |||
<<<Neptune Aquaventures. May I help you?>>> | |||
"Well, I'll be coming to Earth very soon, and I wanted to know if you | |||
have any interesting dives available..." | |||
<<<Of course, sir. We have a beginner's dive off the coast of Cape | |||
Hatteras, including the wreck of the ironclad MONITOR, a dive into the | |||
coral caves of the Great Barrier Reef, an advanced dive to several | |||
shipwrecks in the Puerto Rico area, and eveyone's favorite, the dive to | |||
the Klingon Bird of Prey in San Francisco Bay.>>> | |||
"I'll let you know about my choices once I've decided. Can you send the | |||
details to me? I'm the Counselor on the USS FEYNMAN." | |||
<<<Of course, sir. Neptune Aquaventures out.>>> The viewer blinked off, | |||
and he headed out the door. | |||
Several Minutes Later, in the Counselor's Office. | |||
"So you're getting married?" | |||
NRPG: Kristen, I believe a little premarital counseling is normal, but if | |||
you don't want to I could say it's some NPCs. | |||
Well, I'm just moving in some plans for when we get to Earth. | |||
Oh, and BTW, Krazny '''is''' 3/4ths Betazoid, so of course he '''won't''' be | |||
worried about what he's wearing to the wedding... | |||
Charles Jencks<br> | |||
Ensign Krazny Oktyabr, CNS, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: What Am I Going to Do</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-21-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80421<br> | |||
Scene: Ambassador Jenn’s quarters<br> | |||
MD: 7.1100<br> | |||
“These will be wonderful, dear.” said her mother, “Please stop being so | |||
nervous.” | |||
“I’m not nervous, mom, honest...” | |||
Baris shook her head, knowing Krysa better then that. Krysa and her | |||
mother were alone as the rest of them had headed were in the Grall’s | |||
room making new plans, as they old one’s had to be changed now that they | |||
were headed for Earth. The Ambassador was contacting the Betazed | |||
Embassy to make plans to hold the wedding there as soon as they arrived. | |||
“He’s a nice young man, Krysa. And he did wait for you.” | |||
“You don’t have to talk me into this, I already said I’d do it.” | |||
Baris sat down and motioned for Krysa to sit beside her. “Listen, this | |||
is something your father firmly believes is the right thing. I know you | |||
haven’t always agreed.” | |||
“I’ve grown up.” | |||
“Yes, you have...” At that moment the Ambassador, Waston and the Grall’s | |||
walked in. | |||
“We have decided to go to the 10-forward, on this ship. Will you join | |||
us?” Said the Ambassador. | |||
“I will, my dear.” said Baris smiling and walking over to her husband. | |||
“Where is Kavan?” | |||
“He is in his room. He decided not to join us.” his mother told her. | |||
“Then I think I’ll go speak with him.” Krysa told them. | |||
Sallie Grall nodded, smiling. “I’m sure he’d like that. He’s really been | |||
looking forward to this.” | |||
They all turned to go, but Krysa pulled Waston aside briefly. “Was, | |||
where’s Jeri?” | |||
“She’s on the outs with father right now, so I really don’t know.” | |||
Krysa rolled her eyes. “Oh dear, what now?” | |||
“It’s the same old story, Krysa.” Was told her, “Jeri wanted to leave | |||
that school and father said ‘no.’ She left anyway... we don’t know where | |||
she went.” | |||
“Has she said anything to you?” | |||
“Are you kidding, she wouldn’t tell me anything. She still thinks I’m | |||
fathers spy.” | |||
“Well, you were... for a long time.” Krysa smiled, then her smile faded. | |||
“It surprises me that I haven’t heard from her.” | |||
“I think she’s upset that you’re giving in now.” | |||
“I am not giving in!” | |||
“Come on, Krysa. You’re going to marry Kavan.” | |||
“That doesn’t mean I’m giving in. I just have some respect for our | |||
culture.” she smiled, “Besides, he seems very nice.” | |||
“Yes, but remember he’s father’s choice, not yours.” With that Waston | |||
Jenn turned to follow his parents. Neither he nor her sister would ever | |||
understand her decision. She had known that when she made it. Krysa | |||
sighed and headed to Kavan’s room. | |||
Scene: Kavan’s Room | |||
Krysa stood in front of the door for a while before she could bring | |||
herself to hit the door chime. An ensign came down the hall giving her a | |||
strange look, which prompted her to finally hit the chime. She heard the | |||
deep voice call, “Come in.” | |||
The door slid open and Kavan walked over to greet her, a smile on his | |||
face. He stared at the woman in front of him, as the door slid closed | |||
behind her. He smiled, “I’m glad you came.” He wasn’t a tall man, only | |||
measuring a few inches taller then Krysa. He took a step toward her and | |||
reached out to gently to take her hand. “You look beautiful. Even more | |||
beautiful then I remembered.” | |||
Krysa blushed. “I’ve had a few years to grow up.” she said. He chuckled, | |||
as he led her over to take a seat on the couch. <nowiki>*He has a pleasant | |||
laugh,* she thought.</nowiki> | |||
“Yes, you did make me wait a few years, didn’t you.” his eyes were | |||
smiling. She could tell that it didn’t bother him at all, and was a | |||
little surprised at that. | |||
“Yes, I suppose I did.” she said. | |||
Then Krysa got serious. She had made a promise to the Commander to find | |||
out what their plans would be. “Kavan, we need to make some plans for | |||
the future.” | |||
“I know.” He said looking at her, “You like it here, don’t you?” | |||
“Yes, very much so.” She set her chin, knowing she had to be honest. “I | |||
don’t want to leave.” The she paused, thoughtfully, “But I don’t even | |||
know what you do or where your life is?” | |||
“What I do?” Kavan laughed, “Well, if you ask my father, he’ll tell you | |||
that I don’t do much of anything. But in actuality, I am a writer.” | |||
“Really? What do you write?” asked Krysa. | |||
“Poetry, short stories... I’m even in the middle of my first novel. But | |||
I have yet to be published. Therefore, it’s not a real job, according to | |||
my father.” | |||
“I’d like to read some of your writing?” | |||
“I’d like that. I even wrote one for you. I’ll get it for you later,” He | |||
said obviously pleased by her interest. “but in the meantime, you asked | |||
about our future. Krysa, I am not tied to any one place. I can write | |||
anywhere... And I think I would very much like to travel the stars with | |||
you.” | |||
Krysa felt a broad grin cross her face, “I would like that as well.” | |||
“Can I ask you a question, though?” | |||
“Sure,” Krysa said. After all it was only fair, so far she had been | |||
asking all the questions. | |||
“Why do you want to do this now, when you were so adamantly opposed to | |||
it, before?” | |||
Krysa smiled. “Well, that was 10 years ago. I was much younger then.” | |||
“I know, but it was more then that. You grew up on Earth. I’m sure none | |||
of your friends were going to be getting married. Especially to someone | |||
they had never met.” | |||
“No,” said Krysa, “that’s quite right.” She looked at the man. Not sure | |||
whether she should tell him the truth or not. However, in the end, her | |||
honesty won out. Kavan had a kind face, and if she was truly going to | |||
spend her life with him, it wouldn’t do to start out with lies and | |||
half-truths. | |||
“It’s actually a bargain I made with my father. We argued and argued | |||
that week that you and your parents spent with us on Earth.” | |||
“Yes, I remember,” he said smiling at the memory of the young girl | |||
stomping around, showing her displeasure. | |||
“You must have thought I was a spoiled brat.” sighed Krysa. | |||
“Yes,” he chuckled, “I suppose I did. But I also understood.” | |||
Krysa nodded, and continued to tell him of the bargain a young girl had | |||
made with her father. | |||
“I find it hard to believe you never found anyone else?” | |||
“I never really looked. I was to busy finishing school and getting on | |||
with my own career.” Krysa looked at him more serious now. “So why did | |||
you wait for me?” | |||
“Honestly, cause I knew you were the right one. I’ve felt it since we | |||
met. Don’t you remember that very first day I arrived?” | |||
“I do,” she said looking down. She and her parents had gone to the | |||
shuttle port to pick them up. She had heard her name being called, but | |||
whenever she would turn around to see who was calling here, there was no | |||
one there. It had been Kavan calling to her, though he hadn’t been aware | |||
that he was doing it, not until he saw her. And her mind had responded, | |||
though she hadn’t been aware of the response. Standing there looking at | |||
each other they had each realized what was going on. Kavan had tried to | |||
talk to her about it later, but she was so wrapped up in her arguments | |||
with her father, she hadn’t spent any time with him. | |||
“Krysa, I’ve never been able to contact anyone like that. Not before, | |||
and not since.” He said, “I was astounded. I knew it meant great things | |||
for us.” | |||
“I’m sure my father has told you about my accident though.” she said | |||
sadly. “I am no longer telepathic. There hasn’t been anything since | |||
you’ve arrived now.” | |||
“No, but that doesn’t change the fact that we once had a connection. I | |||
think we could have it again.” He held her hand tightly in his. “Even if | |||
we never did again, it wouldn’t matter to me. I still believe we belong | |||
together.” | |||
Krysa wasn’t sure she could believe him. The loss of her telepathy still | |||
bothered her after all these years. She had a hard time believing it | |||
wouldn’t bother him. Though she could sense no deception on his part. | |||
She suddenly began to feel uncomfortable. Her feelings were a jumble, | |||
and she was having a hard time sorting them out. “I... I have to go, | |||
Kavan. I must report to the captain, and ... We’ll see each other soon.” | |||
With that she fled the room and quickly headed to a turbolift, not quite | |||
sure where she was headed. | |||
Scene: Counselor’s office | |||
MD: 1500 | |||
After spending time wondering the ship, Krysa found herself in front of | |||
Ens. Krazny’s office. She absently hit the chime, and entered when she | |||
heard him call. | |||
“Lt. Jenn,” he said smiling, “Is there something I can do for you?” | |||
Krysa took a seat on his couch before answering. “You are part | |||
Betazoid, do you believe in genetic bonding?” | |||
"So you're getting married?" he said, “That’s the announcement you’re | |||
supposed to make at this evening’s reception.” | |||
Krysa nodded miserably. | |||
“You’re not happy?” | |||
“I don’t know. He’s a really nice guy, and I guess he’s right, we do... | |||
did have a connection. And I need to be responsible...” Krysa paused | |||
looking at the counselor, “The worst thing is that I can’t seem to put | |||
my feelings in order.” | |||
“Alright, Lt. Why don’t you tell me from the beginning...” | |||
Krysa began telling the counselor about meeting Kavan, about her | |||
father’s bargain, and about her accident. “I know I’ve never really come | |||
to terms with the accident. I know the classics signs... I am still a | |||
Counselor at heart, I guess.” | |||
“You can’t always help yourself though.” | |||
Krysa nodded, “I know. The bottom line is that now I have to decide what | |||
I’m doing?” | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn.<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: Gee guys, sorry it’s so long... I just got started and couldn’t | |||
stop!! And I still need to write something during the reception... I’ll | |||
do that tomorrow I think. In the meantime, the rest of you should feel | |||
free to go ahead and start the reception.... Krysa might be late.. but | |||
everyone else will be on time and you can interact with them. | |||
Charles... if you don’t about Krysa’s accident, it is in her bio, I | |||
could send it to you if you don’t have it. Everything else should have | |||
been in one of my recent posts. Feel free to give Krysa your opinions | |||
and professional advice :) | |||
Kristen | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Krysa and Krazny Chat</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Charles Jencks 4-22-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80422.0115, FEYNMAN Counseling Office<br> | |||
> "Lt. Jenn," he said smiling, "Is there something I can do for you?"<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> Krysa took a seat on his couch before answering. "You are part Betazoid, do<br> | |||
> you believe in genetic bonding?"<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> "So you're getting married?" he said, "That's the announcement you're<br> | |||
> supposed to make at this evening's reception."<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> Krysa nodded miserably.<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> "You're not happy?"<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> "I don't know. He's a really nice guy, and I guess he's right, we do... did<br> | |||
> have a connection. And I need to be responsible..." Krysa paused looking at<br> | |||
> the counselor, "The worst thing is that I can't seem to put my feelings in order."<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> "Alright, Lt. Why don't you tell me from the beginning..."<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> Krysa began telling the counselor about meeting Kavan, about her father's<br> | |||
> bargain, and about her accident. "I know I've never really come to terms<br> | |||
> with the accident. I know the classics signs... I am still a counselor at heart, I guess."<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> "You can't always help yourself though."<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> Krysa nodded, "I know. The bottom line is that now I have to decide what I'm doing?"<br> | |||
><br> | |||
"Exactly." | |||
"Well, what do I do?" The miserable OPS officer looked up, her elbows on | |||
her knees and her chin in her hands. | |||
"Well, as I see it, you have two choices. One, you either marry... Kavan, | |||
was it?... or not. Two, you either leave the ship or not. And, clearly, | |||
there is the possibility that making one decision will decide the other." | |||
"Hmmm?" | |||
"Well, for instance, he may not want to marry you if you decide to stay. | |||
That's sort of what happened to me." | |||
"You too?" | |||
"My girlfriend, Ensign Kerri Strait, and I, we were together since junior | |||
year at the Academy. When we got our assignments, she got sent to the USS | |||
ANAHEIM. We were going to try to maintain the relationship until... well, | |||
until one of us had enough pull to get transferred." | |||
"What happened?" | |||
"She decided, last week, that she'd rather stay on the ANAHEIM and marry | |||
the first officer than wait for me." | |||
"So you're saying that I might be put in the situation of deciding between | |||
the relationship and my career?" | |||
"Yes." | |||
"But that's not it at all! He said... his carrer wasn't going to get in | |||
the way." | |||
"What does he do, anyway?" | |||
"He's a writer. He said he'd live wherever I wanted... said 'I can write | |||
anywhere'." | |||
"Well, that isn't a problem then... so, why are you so miserable?" | |||
"Can't you tell? You're a Betazoid, after all!" | |||
"No, for some reason I can barely read your surface thoughts... I can tell | |||
you're miserable but I can't tell why... this probably have something to do | |||
with your disability... but then I could be wrong." | |||
NRPG: Thought I would help hash things out. Kristen, feel free to | |||
continue, although I don't think Krazny will talk any more about his | |||
situation. Also, I'd like to have a shot at the groom... | |||
Charles Jencks<br> | |||
Ensign Krazny Oktyabr, CNS, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: A Reception</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-22-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80422.1555<br> | |||
Scene: Counselor’s Office<br> | |||
MD: 7.1540<br> | |||
Krysa frowned at the Counselor’s use of the word, ‘disability’, but she | |||
supposed he was correct. To a Betazoid it was a major disability. But | |||
she pushed the thought aside not wanting to deal with it. | |||
“My brother thinks I’m ‘giving in’. But it is a important tradition for | |||
us. I want to respect it. Is it really so horrible to take my father’s | |||
choice in this matter.” | |||
“I think only you can answer that for yourself.” answered the Counselor. | |||
Krysa nodded, “I know... I wouldn’t let me off the hook either if I were | |||
you.” She gave a weak laugh. “Well, I’ve kept you long enough, Ens. I’m | |||
going to go back to my quarters. My fathers reception is tonight and | |||
he’ll have my head if I’m late. He’s definitely one for decorum.” | |||
“Lt., I would like to meet your fiancé, perhaps talk to the two of you | |||
together?” said the Counselor in front of her. | |||
“You can meet him tonight, I’m sure. As for the other... well, it will | |||
be almost a week before we make it to Earth, perhaps between now and | |||
then we can see you.” | |||
“Excellent, I’ll see you tonight at the reception then.” | |||
“Thank you... For talking to me and also for coming to the dinner | |||
tonight. I appreciate it.” Krysa turned and headed to her quarters. | |||
Scene: Officers Dining Hall | |||
MD: 7:1900 | |||
Krysa had taken a lot of time choosing just the right outfit. Something | |||
that would make her look great, even if she wasn’t feeling particularly | |||
great. She finally settled on a blue sleeveless dress, which she was | |||
particularly fond of. Looking in the mirror she realized how much she | |||
missed wearing blue, which was a very good color on her. She sighed | |||
knowing those were the trials of promotions. | |||
She headed to the Officers Dining Hall and was of course on time to the | |||
reception. However, her father and his entourage were still there ahead | |||
of her. Commander Zane was, of course, already there as well, chatting | |||
with the ever exuberant Devon Grall and his wife. She saw Kavan sitting | |||
at a table talking with her brother, surprisingly they seemed to be | |||
getting along quite well. | |||
“Krysa, I’m glad to see you are joining us this evening.” said her | |||
father walking toward her; her mother as always right behind him. | |||
“Of course,” said Krysa smiling. | |||
“So where have you been keeping yourself all day? Kavan says you left | |||
him hours ago.” | |||
“I had some duties to take care of. I wanted to make sure they were done | |||
so I could spend as much time with you and mom as possible.” said Krysa | |||
smiling, knowing that neither one of her parents were likely to buy her | |||
explanation. But of course, her father not wanting to disturb decorum | |||
did not question her. | |||
Ever the good little diplomat, Krysa wondered around the room making | |||
small talk and greeting the other officers as they arrived. She had | |||
hardly said two words to Kavan since entering the dining hall as Krysa’s | |||
father had commandeered him and was doing the job of introducing him, | |||
himself. Though he had caught her eye several times. | |||
She watched her father. He really looked happy in his new role as | |||
‘father of the bride’. She couldn’t help but smile as she watched him. | |||
While her father was normally a very somber, formal man; with Kavan he | |||
seemed much more animated. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to | |||
find her mother watching her father as well. | |||
“He’s very happy, you know.” she said. | |||
“I can see that.” Krysa said softly. | |||
“So you wandered the ship for several hours, did you?” Krysa turned and | |||
looked at her mother in surprise. But Baris just nodded, “I know, | |||
Krysa... I did the same thing almost 30 years ago. I had my doubts and | |||
fears, but you know... it was the best thing I’ve ever done. Not by any | |||
means, the easiest... but definitely the best.” Krysa just nodded, glad | |||
to know that her mother truly did understand her feelings. | |||
Just then there was a gong sounded. Krysa smiled. She hadn’t heard that | |||
sound in a while. Commander Zane, now that everyone was startled into | |||
silence by the gong, informed them that dinner was ready. Everyone moved | |||
to take a chair, as Bat’s staff began to serve the meal. | |||
Dinner conversations remained light and relaxed. It was good to everyone | |||
enjoying themselves, thought Krysa. Even she was beginning to relax. It | |||
was just after the main course that Ambassador Jenn stood and addressed | |||
the dinner guests. | |||
“I would like to thank the Captain and crew of the USS FEYNMAN for | |||
allowing us to accompany you all back to Earth. We appreciate your | |||
hospitality and we welcome your company tonight.” He looked at Krysa and | |||
smiled. She couldn’t help but smile back. It was so rare for her father | |||
to smile like that. | |||
“I would also like to make an official announcement. My wife and I, | |||
along with Mr. and Mrs. Devon Grall, would like to announce the joining | |||
of our children, Krysa and Kavan. You all are invited to the wedding | |||
which will take place at the Betazed Embassy on Earth the day arrive.” | |||
Krysa noticed that most of the crew were not surprised. She hadn’t | |||
figured they would be. Most likely her father had told them as he was | |||
introducing Kavan around. | |||
“For those of you who are not Betazoid and not fully comfortable with | |||
Betazoid joining traditions, I would like to assure you that you are | |||
still welcome to attend.” He paused looking at the others at the table. | |||
“Clothed quests are not seen as an offense to the bride and groom any | |||
longer. So please, feel free to attend.” | |||
Bat’s staff began to serve the dessert, and the Ambassador decided to | |||
cut his speech short. “I see dessert is here, so I won’t talk any | |||
longer. Though I would like you to join me in wishing my daughter a | |||
happy birthday.” He sat as Bat brought out a beautifully decorated | |||
birthday cake and sat it in front of the surprised officer. | |||
“Thank you, Bat, it’s wonderful.” he winked at her and moved back. Krysa | |||
turned to her father and kissed him on the cheek, “Thanks, daddy,” she | |||
whispered. The day wasn’t turning out to be as bad as it had appeared to | |||
be. | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: I think I left it open enough that you all can come and interact | |||
as you please. I also didn’t force anyone to be there, other then Zane | |||
and Bat <G> | |||
Kristen | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: A Reception (Cont.)</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Andrew Catterick 4-23-1996</h4> | |||
SD: 80423.1200<br> | |||
MD: 7.2100<br> | |||
Scene: Officer's Dining Hall<br> | |||
With dinner over the group had moved into the small lounge adjacent | |||
to the Dining Hall to continue their conversations in a more relaxed | |||
setting. Facing directly aft, it was one of the more serene areas of | |||
the ship. One wall was composed of transparent steel and allowed | |||
magnificent view of the retreating star field. A second, similar, wall | |||
provided a view of the arboretum as well as a small iron gateway through | |||
which guests could enter for an after-dinner stroll. The two remaining | |||
walls were composed of a darkly stained oak joined by a large fireplace. | |||
It was easy to allow one's self to feel they had left their technological | |||
world and stepped into the past. | |||
Zane stood staring out the window watching the stars race away, | |||
his mind cluttered with thoughts and half-thoughts. The dinner had been | |||
a great success, everyone had enjoyed themselves immensely. All of the | |||
guests had been most interesting and he had even 'allowed' Kavan's father | |||
into manouvering him into a tour of the ship. So why did he feel | |||
so....depressed? | |||
He turned slowly to look over the room and sipped his ice wine. | |||
Noticing someone approaching to his left he turned to face them. | |||
"Just thought I'd let you thank me for the best dinner you've | |||
ever had." | |||
"The Baked Alaskan was too frozen." | |||
"Heathen. You wouldn't no good food if it jumped on your plate | |||
and did a little dance. I noticed you ate enough of the satays." | |||
Zane smiled and returned his gaze to the room. "You know my | |||
metabolism." | |||
"Kavan seems like a good kid." | |||
Zane simply shrugged. "Where did you learn to cook like that anyway?" | |||
"Well CSO on a deep-explorer can be very exciting and very, very | |||
boring. When all the science types were drooling over themselves because | |||
we found a star that was the 'wrong' colour or some temporal anomoly I | |||
kept myself busy by learning the fine art of being a chef. I baked your | |||
first birthday cake." | |||
"Thanks. Did I enjoy it?" | |||
"I'll say ya did. Within two seconds of putting it in front of | |||
you you had sunk both hands into it and threw a glob of icing at the MCO! | |||
For your second birthday we took the picture first." | |||
Both men turned silent as their thoughts drifted to old memories | |||
and lost friends. | |||
"Excuse me sir?" Ensign Serra extended a hand. | |||
Zane grasped it. "Welcome to the FEYNMAN Mr. Serra, I apologize | |||
for not being able to officially meet you until now." Both had been busy | |||
before the dinner had begun and had not been able to meet. During the | |||
dinner they had sat at opposite ends of the table and had to be content | |||
with a smile and a nod. | |||
"Thank-you sir. I'm glad to finally be here." | |||
"Yes, Commander Maril told me of your run-around to get here. | |||
Not to ironic we're now heading to Earth." | |||
"No sir." Serra grinned. "Of course I can't complain, being | |||
granted shore-leave a week after taking my first post. Seems a little | |||
unfair." | |||
"I'm sure you'll manage." | |||
"I'll try my best!" With a nod to both he turned and headed to | |||
the dessert buffet." | |||
"Any plans for when we dock, Bat?" | |||
"A few old friends to visit, a little relaxation. Nothing to | |||
spectacular. You?" | |||
"To be honest I haven't spent all that much time thinking about | |||
it. Perhaps stopping by the Academy to see some old instructors." He | |||
unconsciously frowned at the thought. "I don't know, maybe a ride on the | |||
Orient Express. I always wanted to do that but missed out after I almost | |||
failed second year exo-biology. Who knows maybe I'll just stay aboard | |||
and catch up on some reading." | |||
Bat considered the blank look on his friends face. *Now what's | |||
eating you?* | |||
<<<NRPG>>> | |||
Hi all, just placing myself at the reception. Wasn't too sure as to what | |||
was happening re: the Maril's and the birth so I didn't touch on it. | |||
regards,<br> | |||
Andy<br> | |||
-CMDR Zane, Commanding, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Nigel Brock, Instructor, Holodeck 18<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Tarsa Rogers, Executive Officer, USS GAUSS<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Reception</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Charles Jencks 4-23-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80423.1830<br> | |||
Officer's Dining Hall, 7.1930<br> | |||
Krazny, after all, had '''known''' what was going to be said, so he glanced | |||
around the room when the other officers were told there was going to be a | |||
Betazoid joining ceremony... | |||
... and saw exactly what he'd felt was going to happen. Some of the | |||
officers, like himself, didn't mind at all, and some were already thinking | |||
up excuses not to go before it was said that "Clothed guests are not seen | |||
as an offense... any longer." | |||
To that he felt two reactions. Among the minority (albeit a large one), | |||
including himself, was a great deal of amusement, and the others seemed to | |||
let out a simultaneous subconscious sigh of relief. | |||
But when they hauled out a '''cake''', of all things, he was puzzled... | |||
Betazoid joining announcements weren't exactly a cake kind of occasion. | |||
Then, after listening to the ambassador, he understood. The cake had | |||
nothing - or not much - to do with the announcement. Krysa hadn't told | |||
him... and he hadn't read - from ANYBODY... that it was her '''birthday'''! | |||
Arrrggghhhhhhh..... Krazny never did like birthdays.... especially those | |||
of people who were much older than his paltry eighteen. Even when he'd | |||
gone into the Academy - just after turning fourteen - he'd hated | |||
birthdays... perhaps because his father's birthday had been the day he got | |||
killed. | |||
After the meal, Krazny got up and headed for the window where Krysa was | |||
standing. "You didn't tell me it was your birthday, too." | |||
"Thought you wouldn't understand the mood I was in if you knew." Krysa | |||
whispered. | |||
"No, I hate 'em." He lowered his voice. "Always have... though maybe my | |||
nineteenth could change that... because, and I don't usually talk about | |||
before I was in the Academy, but... my father died on his birthday, when I | |||
was seven." | |||
NRPG: Well, here's Krazny's take on things. Oh, and I realize he's been | |||
drinking under age, but then, he's a Starfleet Officer, who's gonna check | |||
his ID? That is, if there still IS a drinking age... | |||
Charles Jencks<br> | |||
Ensign Krazny Oktyabr<br> | |||
CNS, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
BTW My machine had a fit every time I tried to read the last note... | |||
seems it didn't want me to read past the second page. I ended up printing | |||
it out just to get to read the end! Servers.... | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Maril's Thoughts... :)</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Max Felsher 4-24-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80424.0130 (GMT)<br> | |||
MD 7.1845<br> | |||
Sickbay<br> | |||
Maril was watching the proceedings with some interest when Nurse Tamy | |||
suggested, "Sir, I think it would be better if you and the father would sit in | |||
the Doctor's office until the delivery is over." | |||
"Very well," Maril replied. Turning to Asfero Cupel, the soon-to-be father, | |||
said, "Servants of Cabeli must do their work. There is the shelter of | |||
Simbago." As he said the last sentence, Maril pointed at Dr. Tok's office. | |||
Both Tamarians walked over to the office and sat down. | |||
Maril sighed. He was fatigued. First the Furjen mission, then the BrOT, | |||
then the unauthorized beamdown...the list of stressful situations went on. | |||
Finally, he had been terribly worried about his family, and when they were | |||
found, Mikel had had a baby. | |||
Maril sighed again. Cupel hadn't spoken much. Even at his wedding to | |||
Maril's sister(back when Maril was the Ensign CSciO of the Feynman), he had | |||
been rather quiet. | |||
"The impari has picked away at you?" Cupel finally spoke. | |||
"Yes, the impari of Diabot Cave," Maril replied. Cupel grimaced, as the | |||
impari is a Tamarian bird, almost like a cross between a vulture and an eagle, | |||
and the impari of Diabot Cave was a particularly large, ruthless one. | |||
Suddenly, Maril remembered something about a reception having to do with Lt. | |||
Jenn. When he had heard about it, he had still been seriously worrying about | |||
his family. Very well, he would check anyway. | |||
"Computer, give ship's time," Maril said. | |||
<nowiki><USS Feynman time is 1856 hours.></nowiki> | |||
"Is there going to be a reception soon?" | |||
<nowiki><Define 'soon'.></nowiki> | |||
"Within the next four hours." | |||
<nowiki><Affirmative. Reception for Ambassador Jenn, family, and friends, as well as | |||
senior officers will be held at 1900 hours.></nowiki> | |||
Maril jumped up. "The fastest horses!" he cried. Turning to Cupel, he said, | |||
"If the source is found, call the eagle." Remembering that his family would | |||
not know the correct terminology to contact anyone. Quickly, he said, | |||
"Computer, allow for phrase: 'The Eagle, Person X; The Owl, Person Y.' to | |||
substitute for the phrase: 'Person X to Person Y.' during intraship | |||
communication." | |||
<nowiki><Command carried out.></nowiki> | |||
With that, Maril hurried out the door.... | |||
The sun has met the sea,<br> | |||
Lt. Commander Onta Maril,<br> | |||
First Officer, USS Feynman,<br> | |||
aka Max Felsher<br> | |||
NRPG: | |||
Just putting Maril at the reception. If anyone wants to have Maril arrive, | |||
it's okay. If not, well, I'll have to think of something else. ;)) | |||
Lysle: You're the medical expert(right?), so you handle the medical details. I | |||
personally have no idea what to write....;) | |||
All:Any thoughts on the new baby's name? :) | |||
Lt. Cmdr. Onta Maril FO USS Feynman<br> | |||
Ens. Siqor CEO USS Tesla<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Reception Continues</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Andrew Catterick 4-24-1996</h4> | |||
SD: 80424.1600<br> | |||
MD: 7.2130<br> | |||
Scene: Lounge adjacent to Officer's Dining Room<br> | |||
"Onta, you look like your going to be sick!" Zane observed as he | |||
handed his friend a drink. | |||
The first officer accepted it gratefully and drank it down before | |||
accepting another. This one he was content to just hold. | |||
"She'll be fine, don't worry." | |||
"I know its just...Gomel in the bureacracy!" he exclaimned in | |||
frustration. Zane nodded sympathetically wondering what Onta would be | |||
like if the labour extended long into the morning. He needed something | |||
to keep his mind busy. As if on queue Kavan's father joined the two | |||
officers. | |||
"I hear congratulations are in order." he said as he grabbed | |||
Maril's hand and began pumping his arm vigourously. | |||
"Well almost. I'm afraid the baby has yet to make an appearance." | |||
"A good omen captain, having a birth on your ship." he announced | |||
happily. "A good omen. I understand that you were born on a starship | |||
yourself...." | |||
"Well grown is closer to the truth." Zane grinned. "But yes, I | |||
was born on the USS REPULSE." | |||
"The REPULSE, the REPULSE....hmmm" Devon seemed lost in | |||
thought. "Why does that name seem familiar....I've got it!" He snapped | |||
his fingers triumphantly. "I was attending to some business on Starbase | |||
GAMMA a few months back and I remember seeing the REPULSE exiting as our | |||
ship approached. She was quite a ship but certainly not that old." | |||
"No, the ship you saw was the new version, an ENDEAVOUR class if | |||
I'm not mistaken. My REPULSE was one of the old AMBASSADOR class ships." | |||
"Ahhh...I see. But Captain as fascinating as this is I think we | |||
are neglecting our patient here." He nodded towards Maril "Commander, | |||
believe me there is no need to worry. Why don't you enjoy yourself a | |||
little." Seeing his wife close by he waved her over to join them. | |||
"Commander Maril has just asked my permission to ask you to dance." | |||
"Why Commander Maril I'd love to." Mrs. Grall replied happily | |||
Zane grabbed the drink from Maril's hand as his first officer looked | |||
at Devon in complete surprise. "Here let me hold that for you." | |||
"But there is no music...." Maril stated hopefully, not knowing | |||
how he'd been volunteered for this. | |||
"Allow me. Computer, music appropriate to the occasion." He | |||
grinned as Maril was led to the middle of the room. At least his first | |||
officer would now have something else to keep his mind occupied. Zane | |||
wondered just how Onta would get his revenge. | |||
<<<NRPG>>> | |||
Just a short one to pass the time... | |||
Max: <BEG>! | |||
regards,<br> | |||
Andy<br> | |||
-CMDR Zane, Commanding, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Nigel Brock, Instructor, Holodeck 18<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Tarsa Rogers, Executive Officer, USS GAUSS<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Reception and Naming</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Max Felsher 4-26-1996</h4> | |||
SD 80426.0230 (GMT)<br> | |||
MD 7.2145<br> | |||
Lounge adjacent to Officer's Dining Room<br> | |||
Maril struggled to keep up with the pace of the fast dance. Although Maril | |||
had danced before, Mrs. Grall was definitely a better dancer and was keeping | |||
him moving. He certainly didn't have time to think about anything except | |||
keeping up with Mrs. Grall. | |||
Suddenly, the music changed and the tempo slowed. Although Mrs. Grall was | |||
still dancing much better than Maril, he did get a chance to catch his breath. | |||
"I didn't expect you to ask me to dance, Mr. Maril," the Betazoid woman | |||
smiled. | |||
"Well, I suppose it is sort of like Ciapo leading Fedri down the wrong | |||
trail," Maril smiled back. Mrs. Grall seemed confused by the metaphor. | |||
"Never mind. It is just a metaphor. You may be hearing many of them in the | |||
near future, as almost my entire immediate family is aboard." | |||
"Really? I'm sure I would like to meet them," Mrs. Grall replied. | |||
"Perhaps you will," Maril sighed. | |||
"Is anything wrong, Mr. Maril? You seem rather uptight." | |||
"Well...my sister is in labor right now, and...." | |||
"I understand, Mr. Maril. I know it can be terribly worrisome waiting...." | |||
The music switched once again. This time, to a more medium tempo. | |||
[Sickbay to Commander Maril. The baby has...arrived.] | |||
"Understood. I will be there soon. Maril out." To his dance partner, he | |||
said, "I am sorry, Mrs. Grall. I must leave. My sister just-" | |||
"I heard. There is no need for an explanation." | |||
"Good." Maril looked around. Finally, he smiled. He pointed to Commander | |||
Zane. "I'm sure, however, that our Captain would like to continue in my place." | |||
They had reached Zane. "Wouldn't you, sir?" Maril grinned. | |||
"Well...I'm...not sure. I never really learned how to dance," Maril could | |||
tell Zane would say anything to get out. | |||
As Maril walked out of the room, he could hear Mrs. Grall say, "Nonsense. | |||
Anyone can dance. Commander Maril just...." | |||
MD 7.2215<br> | |||
Sickbay<br> | |||
Lt. Commander Maril entered the room to see his sister cradling the newborn | |||
baby. She looked rather cute. | |||
"Congratulations, sir! You're an uncle!" Dr. Tok noticed Maril. | |||
"So, Doctor, did everything go smoothly?" | |||
"Well, we had to use the fetal transporter, sir, and at first the baby wasn't | |||
breathing, but we were able to revive her." | |||
"Good job, Doctor," Maril smiled. Walking over to his sister, he said, "May | |||
I watch the new river flow?" | |||
"Ambado to Iperi," Mikel said as she handed the new baby girl over to Onta. | |||
He smiled. It had been a long time since he had seen a newborn baby. | |||
"Iperi back," he said as he handed her back. "What should the new river bee | |||
called?" | |||
"Hmmm...I am Digabo. Asfero, can you guide us?" Mikel said. Asfero just | |||
shrugged, a gesture common to all species. | |||
Maril smiled. "I am not Digabo. If Sibak allows it, we call this river the | |||
same as another whose river started this day, though many sun-circles ago." | |||
"Who?" | |||
"Krysa...no, must meet the sea with an inflexible letter...." | |||
"Krysel!" Mikel called out. | |||
"Name rivaling Dorai," Maril smiled. | |||
This baby, the baby that all this fuss was made over, just lay in her | |||
mother's arms and smiled.... | |||
The sun has met the sea,<br> | |||
Lt. Commander Onta Maril,<br> | |||
First Officer, USS Feynman,<br> | |||
aka Max Felsher<br> | |||
NRPG: | |||
And so, Krysel Tuelchi is born (Maril's sister is named Mikel Tuelchi). The | |||
little bit about the "inflexible letter" was just because, for some reason (I | |||
forget why), all the males' names in Maril's family end in vowels, while all | |||
the females' names end in consonants. Just FYI. :) | |||
Andy: Now your character has to dance with Mrs. Grall! <evil laugh> :) | |||
Kristen: Glad that I named the baby after Jenn? :) It actually made sense, | |||
though. ;) | |||
Lysle: I moved the time of the delivery up, so that everything worked out OK. :) | |||
All: Where is everybody? If you're not going to be at the reception, you could | |||
at least be somewhere. ;) | |||
Lt. Cmdr. Onta Maril FO USS Feynman<br> | |||
Ens. Siqor CEO USS Tesla<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: Welcoming Dr. Tok</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-26-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80426.1231<br> | |||
Scene: Reception<br> | |||
MD: 7. 2300<br> | |||
Krysa saw Dr. Tok walk in. She headed over to the Bolian. “Dr. Tok, | |||
you’ve missed most of the reception.” | |||
“I had to deliver a baby,” he told her grinning. | |||
“Yes, I heard. How is Commander Maril’s sister?” asked Krysa. She hadn’t | |||
had a chance to talk to the Commander, but Mrs. Grall was making sure | |||
everyone was aware of his good fortune. | |||
“Mother and child are doing well. You’ll be interested to know that she | |||
had a girl. They named her name is Krysel Tuelchi, in honor of your | |||
birthday.” Tok told her with a smile. | |||
Krysa’s eyes sparkled, “Really. That is exciting. I am really honored.” | |||
Just then Krysa’s father walked up behind her. “Honored for what, my | |||
dear?” | |||
Dr. Tok, smiled at the Ambassador, “Krysa just had a baby named after | |||
her. Only born a little over an hour ago.” | |||
“A baby! See Krysa, I knew there were good things in store for you and | |||
Kavan. This is certainly a sign,” said the Ambassador with a hint of a | |||
gloat. | |||
Tok looked confused, “Who’s Kavan?” | |||
“Dr. Tok has only just arrived, father.” Krysa said, quickly, still | |||
uncomfortable with her newfound role, “He missed your reception because | |||
he was delivering the baby,” she turned to introduce the doctor to her | |||
father, “Doctor, this is my father, Ambassador Quarn Jenn.” Krysa said | |||
quickly. “Dr. Tok is our CMO on the FEYNMAN.” | |||
Her father shook the Bolian’s hand. “Pleased to meet you, Dr. Tok. I’m | |||
sorry you missed Dinner. It was splendid! But Krysa I’m surprised you | |||
haven’t introduced your fiancé to all your friends,” he scanned the room | |||
quickly for the young man. Spotting Kavan, the Ambassador was able to | |||
catch his eye, and motion him over. | |||
Tok looked at Krysa in surprise. She shrugged slightly, as Kavan joined | |||
their group. “Kavan,” said Ambassador Jenn, “ I’d like you to meet the | |||
CMO here on the FEYNMAN, Dr. Tok. Doctor, this is my future son-in-law, | |||
Kavan. He has some very interesting news for you. Excuse me please, | |||
won’t you, I see someone else I must speak to.” With that the Ambassador | |||
turned and left. | |||
Kavan smiled at the doctor, “News? What news, doctor?” | |||
Tok looked a bit confused, “Well, I suppose he was referring to the fact | |||
that I just delivered a baby tonight, and it was named after Krysa | |||
because they will share a birthday.” | |||
Kavan laughed and turned to Krysa, “Let me guess, he thinks it’s a good | |||
omen.” | |||
Krysa nodded, and began to laugh as well, “Yes.” | |||
The both turned back to the doctor and Kavan held out his hand. “I am | |||
pleased to meet you, doctor. I’m Kavan Grall.” | |||
The Bolian shook the man’s hand, “Well, you are a surprise, Kavan. I | |||
didn’t even know Krysa was engaged.” | |||
Throwing a teasing glance at Krysa, he said, “No, I imagine she didn’t | |||
tell anyone.” | |||
“Congratulations to the both of you.” He looked at Krysa with a frown, | |||
“Krysa, you aren’t leaving us are you?” Tok asked. | |||
Krysa looked at Kavan, “Well, no, I guess not.” | |||
Kavan smiled, “There’s no reason for her to. As long as I’m allowed to | |||
‘tag-a-long’. You see Dr. Tok, I would follow her anywhere.” Krysa | |||
blushed. “I’ve already been dragged from Betazed to Starbase Epsilon, | |||
and now I understand we are on our way to Earth.” | |||
“Yes, we have been granted shore leave for a week. Just perfect for a | |||
honeymoon, wouldn’t you say,” said Dr. Tok smiling. | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: Lsyle, well, you made it :)<br> | |||
Kristen | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: What's Wrong, You Can Tell Me</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-26-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80426.1504<br> | |||
Scene: Reception<br> | |||
MD: 7.2330<br> | |||
Krysa allowed Tarrent his excuse. She motioned to the handsome man | |||
standing just off to the side of her. Tarrent hadn’t noticed him before, | |||
“Kavan, I’d like you to meet our Chief Engineer, Lt. Koreth. Tarrent, | |||
this is Kavan Grall, my ... well, we’re...” | |||
Kavan chuckled at her and turned to the Lt., “Don’t mind Krysa. I’m not | |||
sure she’s gotten used to me yet. I’m her fiancé.” | |||
Tarrent’s eyes widened slightly as he looked from Krysa to Kavan. “I’m | |||
pleased to meet you. Though a bit surprised.” | |||
Kavan laughed. He was incredibly good natured about the whole thing. | |||
Krysa had yet to figure him out completely. So far all of her fellow | |||
officers seemed to like him. She was finding it hard to understand why | |||
she still had her own doubts. | |||
****<br> | |||
As the evening wore on, officers began to trickle out, calling it a | |||
night. Ens. Krazny had asked to meet with the two before the reached | |||
Earth. Kavan readily agreed, and Krysa simply nodded, going along with | |||
it. | |||
“I’d like to turn in as well, Krysa. Do you want me to walk you to your | |||
quarters?” asked Kavan. | |||
“No, thank you. I want to help Bat clean up a bit. You go on. I’ll see | |||
you in the morning for breakfast with my parents.” Kavan nodded and | |||
headed out. Krysa looked and noticed Commander Zane sitting by one of | |||
the windows. She walked over and sat down next to him. | |||
“Thank you for the reception, sir,” she said. | |||
“You are welcome, Krysa, we were glad to do it.” The Commander told | |||
her. | |||
“You know if you don’t mind me asking, you seem ... distracted tonight. | |||
Is there a problem you’d like to talk about?” she asked concerned. | |||
“You sound like a Counselor...” | |||
Krysa laughed, “I suppose, it’s a habit I guess. Something a Counselor | |||
never loses. But really, I would like to know what you’re thinking.” | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: Yeah, Tarrent made it!! :)<br> | |||
Charles... I will write a post with Krysa and Kavan coming to see you | |||
probably tomorrow (that would be around 9am EST :) If you would like to | |||
start it before then feel free. | |||
Andy, just thought I’d follow up on the depressed commander :) Yes, | |||
Krysa still has the heart of a counselor <EG> And no she’s not trying to | |||
take Krazny’s job, she happy with the one she’s got, thank you:) | |||
Kristen | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: What's Wrong, You Can Tell Me (Cont.)</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by | |||
Andrew Catterick 4-26-1996</h4> | |||
SD: 80426.2230<br> | |||
> Scene: Reception<br> | |||
> MD: 7.2330<br> | |||
> Thank you for the reception, sir, she said.<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> You are welcome, Krysa, we were glad to do it. The Commander told her.<br> | |||
><br> | |||
> You know if you dont mind me asking, you seem ... distracted tonight. <br> | |||
> Is there a problem youd like to talk about? she asked concerned.<br> | |||
><br> | |||
"You sound like a counselor.." Zanecursed himself silently. It was | |||
Krysa's evening and he had not meant to put a damper on it in any way. | |||
Yes, he was depressed but he shouldn't be showing it. | |||
> Krysa laughed, I suppose, its a habit I guess. Something a counselor never<br> | |||
> loses. But really, I would like to know what youre thinking.<br> | |||
He looked up at her and smiled. He couldn't say anything so | |||
instead lied. "I appreciate the concern but really I'm fine." | |||
Krysa wasn't convinced, and said so. | |||
He shrugged in mock surrender. "Well maybe I might be a little | |||
weary lately. Can we just leave it there?" | |||
Krysa thought better of it but decided she'd let it go....for now. | |||
"I'm glad your both here I've got a great idea!" Bat exclaimed | |||
as he approached. | |||
Zane put his head in his hands. "Bat with another idea, now I | |||
am depressed. | |||
Krysa laughed. "What's your idea Bat?" | |||
"We..." He pointed at Zane and then himself. "...throw a | |||
bachelor party for Kavan! What d'ya think?" | |||
"Well I don't know, I'd have to ask Kavan." | |||
"Well what are you doing standing here? Go and ask him! There's | |||
plans to be made!" | |||
"I think it will hold til morning Bat. Earth is still 5 days away." | |||
Bat ignored him. "Yes sir it'll be great. First we'll have to | |||
come up with a really good holoprogram....he's not allergic to anything | |||
is he?" | |||
"I don't think I want to hear any of this so I'm heading off to | |||
bed to leave you two to your planning. Good night and thanks again." | |||
They both watched her go in silence and once the doors closed Bat | |||
turned to Zane. "Now what's your problem?" | |||
_______________<br> | |||
Scene: Sickbay<br> | |||
MD:8.0015<br> | |||
Zane looked down at the FEYNMAN's newest arrival, Krysal who was | |||
sleeping contently in sickbay's makeshift nursery. One of the nurses | |||
came over and stood beside Zane. "Cute little guy isn't he?" | |||
"Very." | |||
"Your about the 20th person to come in here in the last 90 | |||
minutes. It seems he's quite a celebrity." | |||
Zane nodded not surprised. A new birth was definitly not an | |||
everyday occurrence on the FEYNMAN. A birth, a wedding and now maybe a | |||
bachelor party. It was certainly turning out to be quite a week. | |||
<<<NRPG>>> | |||
Just a short one... | |||
Kristin: What do you think, would Kavan be interested in a Bachelor | |||
Party or should we put a leash on Bat before he gets rolling. <G> | |||
respectfully,<br> | |||
Andy<br> | |||
-CMDR Zane, Commanding, USS FEYNMAN<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Nigel Brock, Instructor, Holodeck 18<br> | |||
-LT.CMDR Tarsa Rogers, Executive Officer, USS GAUSS<br> | |||
<h3 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">USS FEYNMAN: A Party??</h3> | |||
<h4 style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','Arial'; color: royalblue; font-weight: bold;">by Kristen Gant 4-27-1996</h4> | |||
Stardate: 80427.1312<br> | |||
Scene: Kavan’s quarters<br> | |||
MD: 8. 0800<br> | |||
Krysa rang the chime on Kavan’s door. She heard him call ‘come in’ as | |||
the door slid open. She entered, but didn’t see him right away. | |||
“Kavan?” | |||
“Just a minute, I’ll be right out came his call from the bedroom.” | |||
Krysa took a seat on the couch to wait for him. She didn’t have to wait | |||
long, as he came out almost as soon as she had sat down. His short, wavy | |||
hair was wet and freshly combed. “I apologize, Krysa. I got a late start | |||
this morning.” | |||
“That’s alright, I don’t think my father will mind if we’re late. I | |||
think as far as he’s concerned you can do no wrong.” she said chuckling. | |||
“Well, your dad’s not such a bad guy. A little stuffy perhaps,” Kavan | |||
sat down next to her and took her hand. “Besides it’s thanks to him, I | |||
have you.” | |||
Krysa blushed. She found that she rather liked Kavan’s sweet remarks. | |||
She was beginning to warm up to this marriage idea after all. At least | |||
Kavan was a good man, and he seemed to genuinely care for her. She | |||
smiled, “I do have a request for you.” | |||
“Anything, you have only to ask.” | |||
“Well, it’s not my request exactly... it’s Bat’s. You met Bat last | |||
night, didn’t you?” | |||
“Oh yes, the bartender,” laughed Kavan, “Quite a character.” | |||
Krysa laughed, “Yes, he is. He would like to throw you a bachelor | |||
party.” | |||
“A what?” | |||
“A bachelor party. It’s an Earth tradition to hold a party for the groom | |||
just prior to the wedding. ‘One last chance to party with the guys | |||
before you get tied down’.” | |||
“And Bat would be throwing this party?” Krysa nodded and Kavan smiled, | |||
“I think it sounds like an excellent idea. So you wouldn’t be there?” | |||
“I think that’s the general idea.” said Krysa raising an eyebrow at him. | |||
“You needn’t look so happy about that.” | |||
Kavan stood and pulled her up. Grinning, he said, “You can tell Bat that | |||
I would be honored to have a ‘Bachelor Party’.” | |||
“I’m sure he’ll be glad to here that,” together they headed out to meet | |||
the Ambassador for breakfast. | |||
Scene: CNS Office<br> | |||
MD: 8.1000<br> | |||
Krysa and Kavan entered Ens. Krazny’s office. Krazny motioned them over | |||
to the couch, “Come in, have a seat.” | |||
“Thank you, Ens. Krazny,” said Krysa. She and Kavan sat down and looked | |||
at the counselor. | |||
Regards,<br> | |||
Lt. Krysa Jenn<br> | |||
****<br> | |||
NRPG: Sorry, I can’t write more Charles... My DH (dear husband) is up | |||
early an wants to get out of the house on this beautiful Saturday. Go | |||
ahead and start the session though :) | |||
Kristen |
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