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Session Start: Tue May 27 23:09:02 2003
Session Ident: #taw
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<DocBlack> Cher!
<Katrina`> NRP: Grabbing the date.
<Katrina`> Session 67: Define Your Moment
<Katrina`> Time Chart: July 24th, 2222. 4 Days later...
<Katrina`> Location: The Aquarius, in Deep Space.
* Katrina` sits in the bar, holding a mild glass of alcohol in her hands. She looks like she's been spending several days here after the last mission.
* DocBlack walks into the bar, and straight to Katrina. She sits down with asking, "What's the poison today?"
<Katrina`> Oh, I'm trying some ... uh... some type of ale from some planet. It's very sweet.
* DocBlack leans over and smells it, "....hrm. Kandalian Ale. Very nice. My father gave that to me on my 13th birthday."
<Katrina`> Kandalian Ale..*she nods* Sounds about right.
* Katrina` finishes her glass, indicating the bartender to fill her up some more. She nods at him and gives him a smile, though not as bright as usual, then turns to the Doctor.
<Katrina`> How have you been, Doctor?
* DocBlack frowns at that, and takes a sip from her flask, "I... " She shakes her head, "I've been thinking."
<Katrina`> About?
<DocBlack> ....What he said right that night on the station. What he said before he died. What he said as the sim ended.
<Katrina`> What who said? *pauses, then answers her own question quietly* Death Star.
* DocBlack nods, "Who else?"
* Katrina` takes another sip of her sweet ale, making a brief face at how strong it is.
<DocBlack> Whoa, that's strong stuff.
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<Katrina`> Very sweet.
* DocBlack glances at her watch, "When do you go on duty babe?"
<Katrina`> Well, the Captain and the Commander have been running scan duties for the past few days. Standard Alliance stuff. They said I could have the week off to ... "recollect" myself...*she says the word "recollect" as if it means something bad*
<Katrina`> Cipher: *sits on a bar stool ... eating the bar*
* DocBlack nods slowly and mutters, "No rest for the weary....." She looks to Katrina, "This is going to help you. It makes you burn. I know how it makes you burn."
* Katrina` looks at the Doctor as she talks, giving her full attention to her as she speaks. Katrina has that way about people, to make them feel like they have her full attention when they talk, even if it's something minute.
<DocBlack> Honey, you should switch to water. At your body weight... and experience.... *she shrugs* Don't want to end up like me, do you? That's how it started.
* Katrina` looks at the drink, nodding
<Katrina`> I should. I get drunk so easily...infact, I'm already feeling a strong buzz.
<DocBlack> I'll take it... *she takes the drink and chugs it* Ah, wow. This is a good batch.
* Katrina` props her head against her hand on the bar, looking at the doctor with a smile.
<Katrina`> Is it?
<DocBlack> Yeah.
<Katrina`> I don't drink very often, so I never know. One time at the academy I drank a little and the next day I woke up with tales of all the wild things I did.
* DocBlack orders another from the bar, "I'm no doctor, but you should really speak to a councilor."
* Katrina` looks at the Doctor.
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<Katrina`> I'm alright. Besides, X1 isn't exactly the best person to have a heart to heart with.
* DocBlack chuckles, and waggles her finger, "Then you should learn your lesson...." She sips the ale, "No, you're not okay. No one would be okay after that." She's speaking about more then Kat.
<Katrina`> I'm alright. I mean --- it was nice to see Mom young... to see what she used to be like before all the end of the war. It was...good, really. *studies the Doctor* How are you holding up? You seemed...to really like ... Death Star.
<DocBlack> ....And no, X1 isn't the best. *she looks around* Have you noticed that besides a few command staff, the ship is manned by fuckwits?
* Katrina` nods slowly as Shirt-Ninja Ensign stalks by.
* DocBlack raises her eyebrow at Katrina's words,"But you saw your father die.... twice." She shakes her head, definately lying, "It was nothing. I'm fine. I'm just so desperate I'll fall for anyone...." Sounds like she's putting up a wall, and so she takes a deep swig.
* Katrina` studies the Doctor silently for a moment, then looks down at the counter.
* DocBlack sighs, "And I'm lying. No, I'm not okay." She sets the ale down, "What do I even say? It's just more of the same. I find someone I think I could maybe... and then bam, dead."
* Katrina` runs her hand along the top of the bar.
<Katrina`> You'll find someone...You shouldn't just think they'll always die before you can get close.
* Katrina` doesn't sound very convinced of this, but...it seems right to say.
* DocBlack shrugs, and gives Katrina a soft look, "You don't believe that, and neither do I...." She sighs and holds up the ale, "So I use this. But you shouldn't."
<Katrina`> Then neither should you. *waves a finger at the doctor* Don't prescribe what you can't take, Doctor Black.
<DocBlack> Bah, youth!
* Katrina` laughs and leans back, holding the bar counter some. She smiles, obviously a wee bit under the influence.
<Katrina`> But I agree...drinking in my case is a bad idea.
* DocBlack sighs, and eyes Katrina, "Like, duh." She sips the ale, "Besides, we all have our vices....."
* Katrina` nods, looking at the doctor.
<DocBlack> So what do young people do when they can't get laid around here?
* Katrina` opens her eyes in surprise, blinking
<Katrina`> I--don't know...
<Katrina`> M-Maybe ask the Captain to...give shoreleave?
* DocBlack stands, "Damn straight!"
<DocBlack> I recommend much partying to help you get yourself back together.
<Katrina`> I--okay?
* Katrina` stands, looking around.
* DocBlack pulls her comm out, "Bridge, Katrina and I are requesting permission to visit the planet for some R&R"
<Katrina`> Ensign 1 on Comm: Come again?
<DocBlack> You heard me wetbelly!
<Katrina`> Ensign 1 on Comm: You...want to go to the planet resort...?
<DocBlack> Yes, we do. It's needed for Katrina to recouperate.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1 on Comm: O-Okay. Let me ask the Captain and Commander. They're getting their nails done. *muffled talking is heard*
* DocBlack gives Katrina a sly wink.
* DocBlack rolls her eyes.....
* Katrina` looks around as if they're going to get caught.
<Katrina`> Ensign 1 on Comm: Alright. You may head to planet side. There'll be a shuttle waiting in the hanger.
<DocBlack> comm: Thank you!
* DocBlack looks to Katrina, "Com'on. Let's grab our gear."
<Katrina`> What...gear?
* Katrina` looks confused.
<DocBlack> bakinis. civies.
<Katrina`> I...have civies. *nods slowly*
<DocBlack> so get'em! I'll meet you in the hanger in... 10 minutes.
* DocBlack grabs a bottle of tequila and runs!
<Katrina`> Alright. *nods and walks out of the bar *
<Katrina`> Nobody: *hums as he puts on a hawaiian shirt and gets ready to do the flying*
* DocBlack after about 10 minutes, DocBlack comes into the hanger in a pair of white capris, black sandals and a black skimpy tank top. A nearly see through black blouse is buttoned over the tank. She carries a bag.
* Katrina` walks in wearing a green shirt and some jean shorts. She, too, has sandles on her feet as she walks in.
<Katrina`> This is the best I could find.
<Katrina`> Nobody: Hello, hello, ladies.
* DocBlack smiles, "It's just fine..." She shrugs, "I never wear my uniform, so I have tons."
<DocBlack> I brought a bathing suit. In case. *she gets into the shuttle* Let's away now!
* Katrina` steps in, sitting down in the middle seating area.
<Katrina`> Nobody: *claims into the shuttle, powering it up*
* DocBlack rubs her hands together, "This is going to kick ass."
<Katrina`> Nobody: *puts on black sunglasses*
* DocBlack pops in a music disk, and loud rock music from Mary's youth blasts through the shuttle
<Cardinal> <Comm> Have fun, you two. *crash* NUMBER 2! ...I'll try to join you as soon as things slow down around here, if you'll have me.
<DocBlack> sure thing babe!
<Katrina`> Nobody: ... the Captain scares me.
<Cardinal> <Comm> I heard that.
<Katrina`> Nobody: *grabs the controls and lifts the shuttle up in the air*
<Katrina`> Nobody: *hits the off button* And she's annoying how she does taht.
* DocBlack shoves on some tourtise shell glasses, "She's harmless. Hell, I haven't even been given acourtmartial notice yet!"
<Katrina`> GM: *the shuttle flies out of the Aquarius*
<Katrina`> Nobody: Here we go! *flies towards the planet*
<Katrina`> NRP: *the shuttle explodes*
<DocBlack> YEEEEEHAWWW
* Katrina` blinks, looking at the doctor.
* DocBlack blinks, "....what?"
* Katrina` smiles warmly.
<Katrina`> Nothing.
<Katrina`> GM: *the shuttle enters the atmosphere, lush beaches and tropics appear under them*
* DocBlack blinks, ".....okay?" She has a pleasant sound to her tone, just confused. She smiles, "Oh my... we need this."
<Katrina`> GM: *the shuttle flies overheard with nice CGI graphics*
Session Close: Wed May 28 00:00:00 2003

Session Start: Wed May 28 00:00:00 2003
Session Ident: #taw
<Katrina`> GM: *the shuttle flies into a resort area, with tons of hotels, places to eat, and all sorts of fun activities, located near several different beaches. Nobody parks in the shuttle parking lot*
<Cardinal> NRP: Empty parking lot, eh?
* DocBlack grabs Katrina's hand, and dashes out of the shuttle, "Wow."
* Katrina` is dragged along, Black's excitement almost contagious.
* DocBlack looks up into the sky, and smiles, "Where do ya want to go gal?"
<Katrina`> Nobody: *gets out* So, where are you two going?
<Katrina`> A-Anything you want.
* Katrina` looks around.
<Katrina`> GM: *a sign shows directions for the various beaches*
<DocBlack> ...beach?
* Katrina` looks at the sign.
<Katrina`> GM: *Kid's Beach - North. Teenager-Adult Beach: Right. Nude Beach: Left*
<Katrina`> Nobody: *looks at the sign for the various places to eat*
<DocBlack> ....I'm so not into the nudity.... Only really fat people go there, and fat people should not ever be nude. Never.
* DocBlack walks towards the adult beach
* Katrina` follows DocBlack, shrugging.
* DocBlack continues muttering about how fatness is a disease and no one ever wants to cure it....
<Katrina`> Nobody: *heads for food, leaving the two alone*
<Katrina`> GM: *they arrive at a lush beach. It's pack full of teenagers from their sixteens all the way to adults in the 50's. It's a wonderful beach, much better than any Earth ever had*
<Katrina`> GM: *alien species from all races, minus reploids or Tsivrixsh, are here. Most of them are human like in appearance, though, since the beach was geared for their tastes*
* DocBlack smiles sadly for a moment, reminded of Earth. She shakes her head, and pulls the bottle of tequila out. She takes a swig, and begins to find a place to set thier stuff down.
* Katrina` walks along the hot sand, feeling it between her toes. She looks around at the water moving in and out.
<Katrina`> It's beautiful.
<DocBlack> T'is. *finding the perfect spot, she places a few towels down, and put an umbrella up*
* DocBlack stands, and smiles, letting the sun hit her face, feeling the hot sand on her feet, "It's perfect."
* Katrina` stands near Doc, looking around at all the people, oblivious to anything but the beach.
* DocBlack takes another chug of the bottle, and grins, "So.... What do young kids do at the beach?"
<Katrina`> I have no idea, really. *she plops down next to Black*
* DocBlack kicks her sandals off and plops down, sipping the bottle, "You know, I'm so engrained into taking my morning flask full, and going to work for 18 hours, and then sleeping in the sim room for...." She sighs, "I don't do most normal things."
* Katrina` looks at the Doctor.
<Katrina`> Who says you have to be normal?
* DocBlack waves her hand back and forth, ".....becuase... um...." She shrugs, "It's uh...." She blinks, "Fuck."
* Katrina` smiles and pats the Doctor on the back, looking at all of them.
<Katrina`> Well, we could "try" to hang out and look normal.
<DocBlack> Is that our style though? *she gets a sly grin, and holds out a water gun to Katrina*
* Katrina` blinks at the water gun.
<Katrina`> What in the world---?
* DocBlack nods to all the people, "We are soldiers." She winks.
* Katrina` nods
* DocBlack takes another water gun out, and gives Kat the extra. She runs to the sea.
* Katrina` takes it, shakes her head slowly, grins a little, then follows the doctor.
* DocBlack fills the gun, and looks around for the least suspecting group of people.
* Katrina` fills up her gun, too.
<Katrina`> GM: *some guys nearby are talking and discussing bikes*
* DocBlack gets a lopsided grin, and sprints into action. She leaps to the spot in front of them, firing!
* Katrina` fires at them from the side
<Katrina`> GM: *the guys, startled, stare at the two crazy women as they hold up their hands to shield themselves*
* DocBlack keeps firing, and with a laugh yells, "Join us or get drunk with us!"
<Katrina`> Guys: *grin, look at each other, nod. Any chance to be with some ladies is good for them!*
* DocBlack stops firing.
<Katrina`> Guys: *suddenly surge forward, two grabbing Black, two grabbing Kat, then carry them out to the water*
* DocBlack yelps and kicks playfully.
<Katrina`> Eek!
<Katrina`> Guys: *playfully drop them into the water*
* Katrina` splashes under, coming out, totally wet. She wipes her face laughing.
* DocBlack splashes under, and comes out dripping wet. Some of her bun came out and dangles in her face. "You're so not getting any tequila."
<Katrina`> Guy 1: *grin* Really? We'll be good. Others: *nod, looking like playful puppies*
* Katrina` looks at her soaked green shirt. She shrugs.
<Katrina`> NRP: *meanwhile, the Aquarius blows up. The two women decide to live on the island beach forever*
* DocBlack walks to shore, eying them, "And what makes me think that?" She's oblivious to the fact wet clothes stick to the body. She's got a good body.
<Katrina`> Guys: *have no problem not hiding the fact they're staring at her, either*
* Katrina` happened to be smart enough to wear a bra under her green shirt and the only seen, right now, is that. Hah!
<Katrina`> Guy 1: So, what brings you ladies here? Looking for some excitement?
* DocBlack blinks, "R&R. We need some relaxation from the rigours of the military."
<Katrina`> Guy 2: Wow, you two are in the military?
* Katrina` nervously looks at one of the other guys checking her out as he follows behind her.
* DocBlack nods, "i'm a doctor, and this here is my XO."
* DocBlack seems perfectly comfortable that the boys are drooling.
<Katrina`> Guy 1: *nods* Wow.
<DocBlack> I'm Mary.
<Katrina`> Guy 2: *says some corny, uh, pick-up doctor line that I'm not smart enough to come up with*
<Katrina`> Guy 1: Steve. *holds out his hand to Black*
<Katrina`> Guy 2: Kyle.
* DocBlack rolls her eyes to Guy 2 and shakes Steve's hand, "I'm dripping with excitement."
<Katrina`> Guy 3: I'm Chris!
<Katrina`> Guy 4: Todd. *Waves*
<Katrina`> I'm Kat.
* Katrina` nods at them.
<DocBlack> So, what are you boys doing?
<Katrina`> Steve: We're just here looking for some fun and relaxation.
<Katrina`> Todd: Yeah. Any type of excitement is our thing.
<DocBlack> professional fun seekers?
<Katrina`> Kyle: That's basically us.
* Katrina` listens, standing a little to the side and behind Black.
* DocBlack wraps an arm around Kat and tries to bring her up closer, "Well... I would be, but alas, my calling is to help people..."
* Katrina` is brought up closer, smiling nervously at the boys.
<Katrina`> Steve: *nods* And that's a good thing. We need people like you out there for when we do stupid things! *he tries to make a joke out of it*
* DocBlack wags a finger, "I'll tell you, it's a job."
<Katrina`> GM: *for reference sake, all these guys are in their mid-twenties to late twenties*
<Katrina`> GM: *the guys nod and laugh. Obviously, for the time being, Black has their attention. However little of it the male mind has*
* DocBlack nods and catches Katrina isn't into this. She waves, "Well, nice to meet you boys. I'm parched. I'm gonna grab some necter. You all come on over if you want to try your luck at squirting us." She tosses Steve a water gun.
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<Katrina`> Steve: *catches it* Will do, Mary.
* DocBlack waves, and begins to make her way up to the towels
* Katrina` follows DocBlack.
<Katrina`> You're good with the men.
* DocBlack blinks and looks startled, "I am?"
<Katrina`> They were all totally focused on you. *she nods*
* DocBlack blushes slightly and sighs, "Too bad they were worthless, you know?" She shrugs, "I'm looking for... well, someone like your father."
<Katrina`> Oh. *she says simply, nothing implied in it*
<Katrina`> GM: *the guys squirt each other with the gun, but keep in proximity of the good Doc*]
* DocBlack flops down on the towel and begins to pull her wet pants off. She's got a black bathing suit on. She pulls the tank top off, and shoves her hair behind her ear.
* Katrina` sits down next to Black, keeping her wet clothes on.
<Katrina`> You were right: this is wonderful.
<DocBlack> I've got an extra.
* Katrina` looks at Black, then shakes her head.
<Katrina`> I'm fine.
* DocBlack smiles, "It's pretty damn nice..." She leans back, "Well, if you're sure." She sips the bottle again, and wiggles her toes, "You've got to take time and be happy Kat."
* Katrina` nods.
<Katrina`> I can see that.
* DocBlack looks to Katrina, "So, why don't you?"
<Katrina`> I don't know. Busy, I guess. *she shrugs passively* Things to do. Sometimes I worry what the Captain will do if I slack off ... then, I worry what will happen if I'm in charge. Things seem to go wrong so much...
<Katrina`> Nobody: *plops down next to them, eating a sub*
<DocBlack> The crew is made of morons and fools. And one resident alcoholic - seen X1 at the bar way toooo much. *she shrugs* You're doing damn good. And you'll burn out if you don't rest.
<Katrina`> Nobody: Looks like I found you two.
* DocBlack looks to Nobody, "Its not time to go, is it?"
<Katrina`> Nobody: Nah. I got lonely. *munches*
* DocBlack looks at the crumbs on his shirt, "....I wonder why...."
<Katrina`> Nobody: *sighs and dusts his shirt* Sorry.
* DocBlack sighs, and looks at Steve. She sighs again, and takes another chug, wondering why she's not already naked and sweating with him.
<Katrina`> NRP: LOl
* Katrina` looks around for the tequilla Black mentioned, feeling her buzz leaving.
* DocBlack passes it over to Katrina, "Be careful."
* Katrina` nods her thanks, drinking just a tiny bit for most people, but enough to keep a buzz going in her. She hands it back.
<Katrina`> Nobody: *finishes his sub* I'll be back. *jogs away*
* DocBlack takes it back, and takes another chug, "Damn."
<Katrina`> What? *looks at Black*
<Katrina`> GM: *meanwhile, in space, the Aquarius fights a heroic battle. Okay, enough of that, back to the beach*
<DocBlack> Eh, last week I would have been in a closet with Steve. Now.... bah. *she flops her wrist*
<Katrina`> But now you don't feel he's worth the time?
* Katrina` lays down on her back, looking up at the blue sky.
<DocBlack> Not a minute.
<Katrina`> Well, he seemed...alrigh, I guess. Just living an ordinary life.
* DocBlack watches Steve, "Yeah...."
<Katrina`> Steve: *is busy playing frisbee with his friends, occassionally looking over at Doc and flashing a smile that says, "Hey you."
* DocBlack smiles and nods to him, more out of habit though.
<DocBlack> How are you and Corvus doin?
<Katrina`> Steve: *rewarded for focusing on the Doc too long, Steve is hit in the head by a frisbee*
* Katrina` looks over at her
<Katrina`> What do you mean?
<DocBlack> It's obvious you two are in liking of each other.... *she laughs at Steve*
<Katrina`> ...*looks confused* Us?
<Katrina`> Well, I consider him a good friend...
* DocBlack raises an eyebrow, "...is that all?"
* Katrina` nods.
<Katrina`> Am I missing something?
<DocBlack> It's so obvious you like him more than that! *she's not angry*
<Katrina`> ...? *pauses, leaning back to look at the sky as she ponders the Doc's words*
* DocBlack smiles, "you should go for it."
* Katrina` shakes her head.
<DocBlack> Why not?
<Katrina`> I like how things are between us. I like knowing I can depend on him being there for me as a friend.
<Katrina`> Steve: *keeps doing tricks with the frisbee, as if it'll impress the Doc*
* DocBlack looks past Katrina sadly for a moment, and then looks at her, "If that's what you want. But sometimes, you have to take some risks. It comes with the territory of living." She waves to Steve, and smiles,"Sometimes you have to define your own moment, and just go with it."
* Katrina` looks at the Doc as she talks, considering her words as she talks.
<DocBlack> I dunno... He said that to me - the moment thing - as the sim ended.
<DocBlack> It's gotta mean something.
<Katrina`> Define your own moment...
* DocBlack nods, and takes a swig, "Bingo."
<Katrina`> I can picture him saying that.
<DocBlack> me too.... *she lays down on the towel* Heh, I'm half convinced to give up all the duty, and become a beach bum *she's joking*
<Katrina`> Nobody: *chats with some girls nearby*
<Cardinal> So, did I miss all the angsting? *glances at Black* Looks like not.
<Katrina`> *smiles and adds in a joking tone* We both should. We'd practically run the beach.
<Katrina`> ...?! *jumps up and spins around* Captain!?
* Cardinal drops her bag into the sand. She is wearing sunglasses, a red bikini top, and rather short denim shorts, apparently enjoying showing herself off - after all, she is still pretty young, and stunning by human standards. She fans out the towel she has over her shoulder and sets it down.
* DocBlack looks up at Cardinal, "You know, your timing sucks. I already laid three young men."
<Katrina`> GM: *all the men oogle at Cardinal*
<Katrina`> Steve: *oogles at Doc*
<Cardinal> And you didn't wait for me? I feel left out.
* Katrina` smiles at the two and sits back down on the sand, brushing some of it off her back.
<Kimera> NRP: And here I am without a character...
* Katrina` brushes some sand out of her red hair.
<Katrina`> NRP: Siawase: *oogles*
* Cardinal stretches before sitting on the towel
* DocBlack blinks as Steve is still looking at her, "....i think I need to define a moment...." She shrugs, "Maybe...." With that, she stands and makes her way over to Steve.
<Katrina`> Steve: *smiles at her* Hey, Mary.
* Katrina` watches her go.
<Katrina`> GM: *a few guys run over, asking for the honor of putting sunscrean on Cardinal. Even if she doesn't need such a thing!*
<Cardinal> Looks like I showed up at a bad time. *smirks as she watches Black go* Knowing her patience, that won't last more than a few minutes.
* DocBlack crosses her arms protectively around her breasts, "Hello Steve. Nice work out there...."
<Kimera> NRP: He's a cat. I don't think he'd even notice humanoids in that manner.
<Katrina`> Steve: Thanks. I like to get better, but we all have our moments.
* Cardinal glances around, and gives an almost apologetic smile. "Sorry, fellas, I don't burn."
<Katrina`> Guys: *aw and offer to fan Cardinal*
* DocBlack blinks, a bit startled, "....Yeah, yeah we do." She smiles, "So, what do you think of our captain?" She points to Cardinal.
<Katrina`> Steve: *shrugs* My friends really dig her. What species is she? I don't think I've ever seen one like her before.
<Cardinal> Thanks, but no thanks. *yawns* Feels rather good out today...
<Katrina`> Guys: *sulk and walk off*
<DocBlack> Dharina
<Katrina`> Steve: Ah.
<Cardinal> Maybe I should start using the "I'm married" excuse. I am, after all. *shrugs*
<Katrina`> Don't shatter their hopes, Captain. *smiles*
* DocBlack looks back to Steve, "She sleeps alot." She has a bit of a lopsided grin.
<Katrina`> Steve: Sleep is good. *holds the frisbee under one arm* I can personally vouch for it.
<DocBlack> I'm sure you can. *she grins a sly grin, not meaning she's sure he gets sleep... but lots of bedtime*
<Cardinal> Heh heh... humans. *laughs* I'll never understand you.
<Katrina`> Steve: *grins back* So, Mary...can I interest you in getting a bite to eat?
* Katrina` sits next to Cardinal, looking out. She's sees Nobody leave with an armful of girls.
* DocBlack nods, "I am a bit hungry..." she waves to her wet suit, "I'm afraid I'm not dressed very well though, and my clothes are wet becuase.... someone tossed me into the water."
<Cardinal> For somebody blessed with such an unfortunate name, he sure has a lot of luck with the ladies. I guess it's what you humans call a "pity fuck," or something. I'm not well versed in your language's vulgar slang...
<Katrina`> Steve: Oh, don't worry, I know a great little place that won't mind at all.
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal, flabergasted. She merely opts to look at the sky nervously as if she didn't hear that.
<DocBlack> Really? *she smiles* Sounds like a plan then. *she waves goodbye to Katrina and Cardinal* Lead the way sir!
<Katrina`> Steve: *nods, takes her arm, and leads her away from the beach to get some food*
<Cardinal> Huh? What's the matter, Kat?
<Katrina`> N-Nothing.
* DocBlack gets led, but doesn't snuggle up to Steve. Nor does she pull away really either.
<Cardinal> We should do this more often. *falls back, taking care not to lay on her wings*
<DocBlack> NRP: the doc is full of good ideas
<DocBlack> so.... where is this place?
<Katrina`> Steve: *leads her along* Right up here. *he poitns to what seems to be a hip-hang out joint with loud music and tons of people coming in and going, all dressed in bikins to fully dressed. It seems to be the young people's hang out for food*
* DocBlack smiles, "Very hip." She pokes his side, "You don't think it's too hip for an old woman like me?"
* Cardinal glances at a young man walking by who keeps making sidelong glances at herself and Katrina
<Katrina`> Steve: Of course not. *smiles at her and leads her. They grab a seat near the back where it's not quite as noisy as the rest of the place*
<Cardinal> *rolls over* You know, Kat, I bet it'd blow these guys' minds if they knew how old I am.
* DocBlack sits on a stool, and looks to Steve, "So seriously, you and your friends just go from resort to resort?"
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal
<Katrina`> You think so, sir?
<Cardinal> *waves at Katrina, staring off at the water* Knock off the "sir" stuff, we're both off duty.
<Katrina`> Steve: Basically. Our parents, during the war, got it rich helping out with the Alliance. Sick of war, they decided they didn't want that life for us, ever, so they made sure we were all well off.
<Katrina`> Right. Sorry.
* Katrina` blushes.
<Cardinal> Hehe, yeah, with the human lifecycle, I'm sure they'd love to know they're ogling somebody in their seventies.
* DocBlack sighs, "....you're lucky." She shrugs, "It's nice that you can do that. But.... don't you want to help people?"
* Katrina` looks at the one guy Cardy was looking at earlier.
<Katrina`> Steve: How so? There's no war going on anymore to help people. *orders them both strong alcoholic drinks*
<Cardinal> You should give him a shot, Kat. You two look about the same age, and you're not strapped down like I am. *looks at the sand*
<Katrina`> Oh, I'm fine. *she says quickly* I'm just going to enjoy the sun.
<DocBlack> People are still dying. *she sighs* Look at Earth, there's a war there. And people always need help, there will be poor always, pathetically struggling.
<Katrina`> Steve: I guess I never really thought about that. *nods at the waitress when she delivers their drinks*
<Cardinal> *sighs* You know, Kat, you're way too serious for somebody your age. 20, right? You ought to take every now and then to just loosen up and have a little fun.
* DocBlack nods a thanks to the waitress and sips her drink, "Eh, what do I know? If you're happy, then that's good."
<Katrina`> Oh, I don't know... I'm alright. I'm just not ready for anything like that...*sounds nervous*
<Katrina`> Steve: Well, I'll give it serious thought. I mean, hey, it's not like sparing some money would break me.
<Cardinal> Every little flirt doesn't have to mean a serious commitment, you know.
<Katrina`> I know...
* DocBlack smiles, "That's all I ask." She looks at the drink, "That's why I joined you know, to help. I wanted to make a difference like...." She stops, "Well, like real heros."
<Katrina`> Steve: Real heroes?
<DocBlack> I grew up during the war Steve. The holonews was full of stuff about heros. BlackJack. Snipe. Slasher. *she leaves out DeathStar*
<Katrina`> Steve: Ah, yes, those guys. The stuff of legends. My parents use to talk about them.
<Cardinal> After all, I'm not sure I could even give you a number for how many people I... had run-ins with before I met Laniar. Have fun while you still can, you know?
<Katrina`> I suppose you're right.....
* DocBlack nods, "....they certainly were special..." She smiles sadly, "What did your parents say?"
<Katrina`> Steve: I don't remember much. Just that they had great respect.
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal.
<Katrina`> You ever wish you had made different choices?
<DocBlack> They were worthy of respect. *she sounds like she knows what she's talking about*
<Katrina`> Steve: *nods, finishing his drink*
<Cardinal> Huh?
* Cardinal stares off into space for a moment
* Katrina` looks at her, angling her head as she looks at Cardinal.
<Cardinal> ...Yeah...maybe...I don't know...
* DocBlack notices she really hasn't touched her drink much, and then smiles to Steve, running out of things to say....
<Katrina`> Steve: *seems to be thinking of something to say, too*
<Cardinal> Maybe... who knows, maybe if I hadn't been... if I hadn't run from Dharin... *growls, and slams her fist into the sand* Maybe things would be different now.
* Katrina` blinks, a bit taken back at Cardinal's response.
<Cardinal> ...Sorry. I kind of go off on a tangent when I think about... *trails off*
* DocBlack notices he's out of things to say and then smiles kindly to Steve, "Look, it's nice of you to talk to me, really, but we've got little in common, so if you want to go find someone more your age.... it's okay Steve."
<Katrina`> ...it's okay. I'm sorry for bringing up a sensitive subject...
<Katrina`> Steve: *offers her a cocky twenty-something smile* I'm happy being here if you are, Mary.
* DocBlack blinks at Steve, her opinion of him rising a bit, "....I am...."
<Cardinal> Hey, no sweat. It's all in the past.
<Katrina`> Steve: Anything you'd like me to order for you to eat?
* Katrina` nods, though she somehow doubts that's the case.
<DocBlack> oh! yeah... a salad? with french dressing.
<Katrina`> Steve: *nods, ordering a salad with french dressing for her*
<DocBlack> thank you *she smiles sweetly(
* Cardinal rolls over and puts a hand on her stomach
<TAW> GM: *a man walks into the hang out with short, yet messy styled hair. His clothes don't match the setting, exactly, as he wears a brown coat, coated in dust, and jeans with dusty boots. His shirt is plain white. As he walks, it's obvious he wears glasses for his sight
<Cardinal> I'm starving, and you need a date. You want to go grab something to eat?
<Katrina`> Okay. *smiles, choosing to not hear the date part*
* DocBlack eyes the man, and then looks to Steve, "So, do you live here, or travel around?"
<Katrina`> Steve: I live around here, actually. I come here during the summers.
* Cardinal flips to her feet, glad she was able to change the subject
* Katrina` stands up, dusting sand off of herself.
* DocBlack smiles, "It's a great place to live." She looks over Steve, and blinks as she sees Snipe. "...E-Excuse me...."
*** TAW is now known as Snipe
* Snipe runs his hand through his hair and looks around. He crosses his arms, tapping his foot.
<Katrina`> Steve: Okay?
* Cardinal walks towards the hangout
* DocBlack stands up, "....I'll be right back, I need to hike it to the ladies room...." She walks towards the ladies room and on the way accidently gets pushed into Snipe.
* Katrina` follows Cardinal.
* Snipe prompts DocBlack up as she pushes into him, keeping her from knocking them both over. He regards her through his glasses and smiles
<Snipe> Excuse me.
<Cardinal> You know, you humans need to get more in touch with nature. *motions to Kat's sandals, then her own bare feet* That, for example.
* Katrina` laughs, then pulls the sandals off her feet.
* DocBlack looks up, and smiles, "....Gods,I'm so sorry...." She looks over at Steve, "Can I ask a large favor of you?"
* Snipe grins his famous smile
<Snipe> Sure.
<Cardinal> Heh heh, see? Doesn't that feel much better?
<Katrina`> I agree. *smiles as they work their way up the road to the hang out*
* DocBlack smiles with some relief, "Can you pretend to be an old friend of mine, so I can...." She searches for the right term, "ditch the bum who's hitting on me?"
* Katrina` looks at Steve, then nods.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe did
<Snipe> I would be honored, Miss...?
<DocBlack> Black, Mary Black. Mr....?
<Snipe> McCormick. John.
* DocBlack smiles, "You are my hero John." She nods to the bar, "Buy you a beer?"
<Snipe> Now, let us...deal with your...bum, problem? *quirks his eyebrow in the direction of Steve, who is heading their way*
* DocBlack nods, "please...."
<Katrina`> Steve: Mary, what's going on?
<Snipe> Oh, heeeey. *holds out his hand to Steve* I'm John. Have you been keeping Mary here company for me?
<Snipe> Steve: What?
* DocBlack looks startled, "Oh! Steve! Gosh, I'm so sorry.... This is John."
<Snipe> Well, you see, silly me, I'm her friend and I forgot to meet her here. I'm a bad friend, really.
<Snipe> Steve: I...I...
* DocBlack nods, "He's very bad with time."
* Snipe throws up hands.
<Snipe> Can't remember the month half the time.
<Katrina`> Steve: Oh...well...
* DocBlack chuckles, and then gives Steve a thankful look, "It was a fun time though. And thank you for that."
* Cardinal dodges the men - and couple of women - who are making passes at her and walks into the hangout
<Snipe> I'll be sure to thank you properly later. *does a little wave. Steve, stunned, nods and walks off*
* Katrina` steps in after Cardinal, staying in her shadow.
* DocBlack turns to Snipe, "Good lord, I could kiss you for that!"
<Snipe> One thing at a time! *grins, nodding at the bar* How about that drink?
<DocBlack> Certainly. What do you drink?
<Snipe> Whiskey fan, really.
<Cardinal> By the goddess, this place is crowded. *looks for an open booth*
* Katrina` pauses, sees Snipe, and almost jerks Cardinal's arm away from Black.
<Katrina`> No WAY.
<DocBlack> really. *she slides up to the bar and orders a whiskey and a mango margarita*
* Snipe sits down next to her.
<Snipe> What brings you here, Mary?
<Cardinal> ...Problem, Kat?
* Katrina` drags Cardinal into a booth so she can watch the bar.
<DocBlack> Uh... Rest. Relaxation. I'm a doctor on an alliance ship, and it's shoreleave time.
<DocBlack> how about yourself?
<Snipe> Alliance, eh? I bet they keep you busy. Me? *pauses, smirking* I'm a wanderer.
<Cardinal> ...Right...
* Katrina` looks over, looking excited.
<Katrina`> Wow, it's really him.
<Cardinal> ...Oh, I get it.
<Katrina`> I can't believe the Doctor ran into him.
<DocBlack> ...right. *she shrugs* Well, the ship is full of morons that constantly injure themselves in the sim room.
<Cardinal> *leans forward* Is little Katrina about to make a move on some poor, unsuspecting young man?
<Snipe> Sounds familiar. I guarentee things haven't changed any in the past twenty something years.
<Katrina`> Who, me? Never. That's Snipe. He's like family.
<Katrina`> I haven't seen him in five years.
<Cardinal> Snipe? That rings a bell.
* DocBlack shakes her head, "Hell no." She nods thanks to the barteder and sips her drink, "I do believe they've gotten stupider during my time though."
<Katrina`> Aye, he was in the war with the others./
* Snipe takes his drink in hand and sips it, quirking an eyebrow
<Snipe> I can believe it. Every generation has "it's moments".
<Cardinal> I thought so.
* DocBlack blinks as he says moments, "....yes...." She looks sad for a moment, and then smiles, "I don't think this generation has defined thier moment yet."
<Snipe> Ah, defining the moment. As a good friend once said, we all define our moments. The newer generation will, too.
* DocBlack grins and looks to Snipe, "And I think it will be grand when they do."
<Snipe> It will be. *pauses* Perhaps the greatest of them all.
<Katrina`> I wonder what they're talking about.
* Katrina` waves off a waitress coming to take their order.
<Cardinal> ...Thank you.
* DocBlack nods, suddenly solemn. She takes another sip, and looks to Snipe, "I've always thought we'd cross that bridge once we burned it down though."
* Snipe shrugs.
* DocBlack eyes him, "So, what brings you to the land of young men, and naked women?"
<Cardinal> It doesn't sound like too much. Typical Doc Black talking to figure from the past conversation. That "defining your moment" quote is coming up.
<Snipe> Keeping an eye on a few mischievous ladies I know.
<Katrina`> Again?
* DocBlack leans forward. Yeah, her cleavage is showing, "Anyone I know?"
<Cardinal> Is that a famous quote among humans, or something?
<Katrina`> Not really. Something DS use to say.
* Snipe licks his lips nervously, running a hand through his back hair
<Snipe> No, no I don't think so.
<Cardinal> Hmm.
* DocBlack smiles faintly, leaning back up, "Too bad. " She takes another sip, and smiles to him, "What are they up to?"
<Snipe> I have no idea. They stay here these days - it's safer. *takes a big swallow of his drink* Keeps them out of trouble.
<Snipe> I come by to make sure they're doing okay.
* DocBlack nods, and glances around, "This seems like the place to cause some trouble." She winks at him playfully.
<Snipe> Undoubtedly. They're probably a big hit here.
<DocBlack> So, who are these mystery ladies?
<Snipe> Well, one's name is Hotaru-chan. And the other is Em-chan. *he mumbles the names*
* DocBlack nods slowly, "....It's nice to take care of them though...." She pats his arm, kindly.
<Cardinal> ...He's here to check on... someone, apparently.
<Snipe> Yeah. *throws back his drink* I should do more, I know...but these are troubling times.
<Katrina`> Wondr wo.
* DocBlack points to the empty glasses, "more?" She nods, "That they are.... Very odd things are happening."
<Snipe> Yes, please. *smiles* You've noticed things, too? I suppose the Alliance would be aware.
* DocBlack orders two more, which are delivered, "Well, when they kick you in the lips, you notice."
<Snipe> Indeed you do. That's the time you really pay attention.
* DocBlack nods, "Yeah. Oh yeah."
<Kimera> 6* A still youthful woman with long brown hair walks by, but pauses at Katrina and Cardinal's booth.
<Cardinal> Um...hi.
* DocBlack takes a deep sip from her drink so she doesn't talk about the sim
* Katrina` looks up.
<Snipe> So, how's it like serving in the Alliance these days?
<Kimera> <Woman> "Hi there. Mind if I have a seat?"
<Cardinal> Sure, why not. *slides over*
* DocBlack looks up, ".....uh, much different then it was during the war. I don't do many autopsies anymore. One, once in awhile."
<Snipe> Yeah, the war was a rough time.
* DocBlack looks at the glass, "Tell me about it."
<Kimera> <Woman> *takes a seat* "Thanks."
* Katrina` glances at the woman, blinking
* DocBlack looks up at Snipe, a bit sweetly, "You do walks on the beach?"
* Cardinal grumbles, looking around for a waitress
* Snipe glances at her.
<Snipe> Sure.
<Kimera> <Woman> *turns to Katrina* "Well, Miss Star, you've certainly grown up nicely."
<Katrina`> I...I do know you...
* DocBlack blushes, "...I mean, if you don't want to do that, it's okay...." She actually looks nervous.
* Snipe stands up and offers his arm.
<Cardinal> *glances up* You two know each other?
<Snipe> It would be an honor.
* Katrina` angles her head, studying the other woman.
* DocBlack blinks, and stands, hooking her arm in his, "Thank you." She leads him outside, and takes a deep breath.
* Snipe walks outside with her, inhaling the deep breeze.
<Kimera> <Woman> "Yep." *smiles a little as Katrina trys to remember*
<DocBlack> ...it was so hot in there. It's nicer here. *she looks at the sky and sea* Makes you a little homesick, doesn't it?
* Katrina` looks embarrassed for not remembering.
* Snipe pauses, reflecting
<Snipe> The home it used to be.
* Cardinal grumbles, faking weakness from hunger, looking for a waitress still
<Katrina`> Waitress: *walks by, scared of Kat*
<Kimera> <Woman> "Ah, it's okay if you don't remember. It has been quite a few years."
<DocBlack> I haven't been back since.... *she begins to walk, letting the water bathe her toes*
<Cardinal> Hey!
<Snipe> Since the war? ... it was okay, for a while, after the war. We used a simulator to make Earth seem restored.
<Snipe> But, after ten years, the sim broke down and gave way to only 7 areas that still fuctioned.
<Cardinal> *grumbles* What's it take to get a little service in this place, anyway?
<Katrina`> I'm sorry...Can you tell me?
<Katrina`> Waitress: *comes back* Yes?
<DocBlack> It wasn't real... Not to me then. *she smiles* I've since changed my mind, but I've been so busy.
* Snipe nods
<Snipe> Service in the Alliance is a busy one.
<Cardinal> Cheeseburger, fries, and an Amberbock for me and these two. Sorry I was so rude there.
<Katrina`> Waitress: *nods, heading off to comply*
* DocBlack looks to him, "I like it busy. Makes you appreciate these moments." She laughs, "I guess it makes you define moments like these."
<Kimera> <Woman> "Aww, but that takes all of the fun out of it. I mean, there isn't even that many people they knew you before you moved to Earth."
<Snipe> Possibly. *smiles*
<Katrina`> I know...*bites her lip as she thinks*
<Cardinal> *looks at the woman* Is it safe to assume you have some connection to that guy behind me?
* Cardinal points backwards in the general direction of Snipe
* DocBlack looks so kissable as she looks up to him, "Eh, what do I know?" She nods, "Thank you for helping me back there."
<Snipe> It was no problem at all, Mary. *smiles* Just doing a helping hand.
<Kimera> <Woman> *laughs a little* "You better not figure it out before Kat does."
* DocBlack nods, a tad bit disappointed though she hides it very well. "Still.... I don't know what I would have done."
<Snipe> Oh, I'm sure you'd have thought of something.
<Cardinal> *shrugs* Sorry, that's all I'm going on. I'm not too well-versed in the history of your race.
<DocBlack> Yeah, I thought I
<Katrina`> Em?
<DocBlack> NRP: pardon
<DocBlack> Yeah, I thought I'd depend on the kindness of strangers
<Snipe> Heh. *laughs lightly* A good call this time.
<Kimera> <Emily> Ah! So you do remember after all.
<Katrina`> How are you?
* Katrina` smiles at the other woman.
<DocBlack> And you Sir John are a night in shining armour!
* Snipe puts a hand to his chest.
<Snipe> Surely you jest, m'lady.
<Kimera> <Emily> Well, I certainly can't complain about things.
<DocBlack> Kind sir, I do not!
<Katrina`> You've been staying here?
<Snipe> Verily, dear maiden, you doth sayeth kind things.
* Snipe pushes his glasses up with one finger, since they slipped down a little.
* Cardinal gags, still listening to the conversation behind her
<DocBlack> Only dear sir, becuase the valiant knight before me deserves it!
* DocBlack smiles at him as he fixes his glasses.
<Cardinal> Those two are both pathetic.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe: *woos Cardinal*
<Katrina`> What's going on?
<Kimera> <Emily> After trouble started up on Earth, we decided we should get away for a bit. And, well, this place sure beats Lunaris or the other suggested alternatives.
<Katrina`> GM: *the waitress delivers Cardinal's order*
* Katrina` nods.
<Katrina`> I can understand.
* Snipe glances at the blue sky.'
<Snipe> This is a lovely place.
<Kimera> <Emily> How have you been? I never expected to see you here.
<Cardinal> Drink up, ladies.
<Alicia> NRP: Hota too?
<Katrina`> I'm good. I'm working with my Captain here on a starship. *gestures at Cardinal*
* DocBlack smiles, "It is...." She too looks at the sky, "I rather like it here."
<Katrina`> NRP: Yes, Hotaru and Em are BOTH on this planet.
*** Alicia is now known as Hotaru-chan
<Snipe> It's a good place.
<DocBlack> *isn't talking about the planet*
* Snipe looks at Black, angling his head.
* DocBlack looks up to Snipe, "....Yeah...."
* Hotaru-chan sits back, unusually quiet.
* Snipe unconsciously takes Black's hand as he looks at her.
<Snipe> So, as your new friend, where should I take you now?
<Kimera> <Emily> *surprised* Your captain? Well, this must be one helluva away mission.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe brought 'em here about 5 years ago. The daughter should be here, too, if she hasnt' run off again.
<Katrina`> ...oh, of course. I think it's Operation: Relaxation.
* Hotaru-chan laughs
<Hotaru-chan> The best operation ever!
* DocBlack licks her lips nerverously as she looks into his eyes, "I could anywhere here....." She doesn't add the "with you" part.
* Katrina` looks at Hotaru
<Cardinal> Gotta take it easy some time, you know.
<Katrina`> Hotaru. So you're both here.
* Cardinal glances at the beer
<Hotaru-chan> Hi. *wanders over*
* Katrina` doesn't touch the beer, surprisingly.
<Cardinal> I hope X1's recommendation doesn't flop like the last one. *sips the beer*
<DocBlack> NRP: This was Mary's!
* Snipe breaks the moment, clearing his throat and gesturing around.
<Hotaru-chan> You didn't drink his coffee, did you?
<Snipe> Well, uh....
<Kimera> <Emily> ...stay far FAR away from the coffee.
<Cardinal> Me and caffeine don't go together, so no.
<Hotaru-chan> Lucky you.
* DocBlack blinks as the moment is broken and then closes her eyes, and thinks to herself before leaning up to try and kiss Snipe.
<Hotaru-chan> That so-called coffee is more like poison.
<Hotaru-chan> O.o
<Cardinal> Why, should I be afraid of it or something? He makes good fried squirrel, after all.
* Snipe leans down to kiss her.
<Katrina`> ...fried squirrel?
<Kimera> <Emily> *shudders at the mention of squirrels*
* DocBlack gets hit in the head by a volleyball some kids were playing with. She falls towards Snipe, surprised
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *looks around cautiously*
* Katrina` catches Black on the spin, kneeling down as she does so.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe did
<Cardinal> He said humans had a problem with eating certain Dharina tastes, and fried squirrel was one of them. He's the only crew member willing to cook that.
* Snipe looks down at her, then around.
<Snipe> Well..
* Katrina` looks at the black beer as she listens to the talking.
* DocBlack blinks, and looks up to Snipe, a smile on her face, "....that was nice... not the getting hit part though...."
<Snipe> Well, you could say you fell head over heels. *smiles back*
* DocBlack leans up a bit, "You're quick with the puns... I like that."
<Kimera> <Emily> I've never trusted squirrels.
<Snipe> Thanks.
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *seemingly out of nowhere, to Kat* How's life been?
<DocBlack> NRP: <Emily> I've never trusts squirrels and I never will. I can never forgive them for the death of my car.
<Cardinal> *looks around nervously, eating her food* ...Sheesh, it's like a family reunion or something...
* DocBlack smiles, "....you got a place to lay low around here?"
<Snipe> Well..uh...you see...
<Kimera> NRP: I was thinking of that line at the time ^^;
<Hotaru-chan> Family reunion?
<Katrina`> Oh...oh, life's good.
* DocBlack looks to him, ready for the let down.
<Cardinal> Too many people.
* Hotaru-chan looks around cautiously for Elayne, or other Hianules, then calms a little, seeing none
<Snipe> ...it's not technically my place alone. The two women I mentioned to you stay there...with...
* Snipe lets out low breath.
<Snipe> Hoo boy.
* DocBlack sighs, "....I understand...."
<Snipe> Let me tell you a story, Mary.
* Snipe sits on the ground.
* DocBlack nods, "....alright." She looks to him.
<Kimera> <Emily> Nah... Be glad it's not a family reunion. That would be too messed up.
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> ^^;;
<Snipe> In doing the right thing, you sometimes find yourself in interesting positions. After the war, Hotaru and Em came to stay with me... It was suppose to be a temporary thing, maybe a year or two. Well, ... I'm not exactly the picture perfect of willpower...and around the end of the first year, I got a bit drunk and well... *clears his throat* I got Hotaru pregnant.
* Snipe fishes the ground with his hand.
* DocBlack looks at him, "....so? The last two men I've even been a little bit attracted to have been sims."
* Snipe looks up, blinking
<Snipe> Really?
<DocBlack> John, I don't really mind if you have a child.
* Snipe stands up
* DocBlack nods, a bit embarressed.
<Snipe> Well, ... I sorta married them afterwards....it seemed like the proper thing to do. So, I'm technically a married man...you should know that.
* DocBlack stands up, "Well.... if we're going to be honest, I think I'm an alcoholic. Still interested?"
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *seems thoughtful*
<Snipe> No problem here.
<Katrina`> ...well...it's so ... odd seeing you all here again.
<Katrina`> It's been...five years.
* Katrina` looks at all the familiar female faces.
<DocBlack> I don't see any problem here either. It was the proper thing to do, that's hard to do you know.
* Cardinal simply eats, letting the reunion continue on, while silently looking for an escape route
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> A lot's happened.
* Snipe nods, looking around.
<Snipe> Yes. I try to provide for them the best I can. And keep them out of trouble. Especially the kid. She's a troublesome one. I naturally hold no blame for that.
* Snipe says innocently.
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal, then clears her throat.
* DocBlack smiles at him, "You're a good man then."
<Katrina`> Uh, I need to go the bathroom real quick. Captain, would you...come with me for a moment?
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *says nothing, but seems to know what's going on*
<Cardinal> .oO{To the bathroom? ...I have to admit I kind of suspected it, but...} Uh, sure.
<Snipe> I like to think so.
* DocBlack steps closer to Snipe, "Let's define a moment...."
<Kimera> <Emily> *slips out so Cardinal can get up*
<Snipe> ...alright.
* Snipe nods
<Snipe> Lets.
* Cardinal slides out, drinking the last of her beer
* Katrina` gets up, nodding at the ladies
* DocBlack smiles, and looks at him to see how serious he is. How much he wants this.
<Katrina`> It was good seeing you all again. *she heads for the bathroom*
* Snipe looks serious. He seems to enjoy her company.
<Hotaru-chan> Good to see you too. ^^
<Kimera> <Emily> You too Kat.
* Cardinal doesn't say anything and walks for the bathroom
* Katrina` steps into the bathroom.
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> .oO(Times like this, I wish I had bugs.)
* DocBlack looks into his eyes, "....just promise me one thing. Give me your number so we can keep in touch."
* Cardinal steps in and looks at Kat oddly
* Snipe nods.
<Cardinal> What's up?
<Snipe> I'll give you some numbers. I move around a lot, but...we'll catch up.
<Katrina`> Well, you looked like you could use an escape and I have a feeling something's up.
<Katrina`> Mary's been gone with Snipe for a while and here we are talking to his wives.
* DocBlack smiles, "That's all I ask for." She looks at him, and takes his hand, rubbing her face against it.
<Cardinal> From the stories I've heard, Snipe's a bit of a... what's the human slang... oh, yeah. Man-whore.
<Katrina`> Shhhhh!
<DocBlack> NRP: *Katrina walks in on Mary*
* Katrina` holds up her hand.
* Snipe strokes her face.
<Katrina`> Anyway, I just think we might should find the Doctor before the wives catch wind.
<Cardinal> ...Oh, sorry. Yeah, that might be a good idea.
* DocBlack steps close to Snipe, "We can use the shuttle...."
* Snipe nods
<Snipe> Alright.
<Cardinal> You go on ahead. I'll go pay the tab and meet you outside.
<Katrina`> Alright.
* Katrina` sneaks out the back door of the place after exiting the bathroom.
* DocBlack takes his hand, and leads him towards the shuttle
* Cardinal fishes the ticket out of her pocket and heads back out to pay
* Snipe follows along.
* Katrina` walks away from the the hang out, circling the area to find Black.
* Cardinal then heads outside via the same door Katrina did
* DocBlack laughs happily as she pulls her bun free, letting her hair fall over her shoulders and down her back. It's gray, but it's still pretty. She walks towards the shuttle
<Hotaru-chan> I wonder where Snipe's got to...
<Cardinal> ...It seems like wherever we go, trouble's always one step behind... *mutters*
<Katrina`> Darnit...Mary, what are you getting yourself into...
* Snipe looks at the shuttle.
* Cardinal catches up to Katrina
<DocBlack> NRP: one wild good time
* Katrina` looks at Cardinal, wrapping her arms around herself.
* DocBlack opens up the shuttle, and kicks Nobody out.
<Katrina`> I don't see her.
<DocBlack> Come on in!
<Snipe> Nobody: WAAAH! *is thrown out*
<Cardinal> She's probably planning to leave... where'd you park the shuttle?
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> How much do you bet they've already left?
<Katrina`> Back that way! *points* It's a few minute walk, though.
<Kimera> <Emily> Katrina and the Captain? Well, I'm not surprised at all.
<Cardinal> It's a bit shorter as the crow flies, though. *grabs Katrina under the arms* Hang on, and show me the way. *lifts off and flies in the direction Katrina pointed*
* DocBlack gets into the shuttle, and turns on some soft classical music.
* Snipe walks on, looking around. He turns back to Black.
* DocBlack closes and locks the shuttle. She looks to Snipe and smiles.
* Katrina` flies!
<Katrina`> GM: *they arrive at the shuttle in record time with CARDINAL power*
* Cardinal lands and sets Katrina down
* Katrina` looks at the shuttle and puts her ear to the shuttle
<Katrina`> I hear...weird stuff.
<Cardinal> Sorry about the rough ride...
<Hotaru-chan> Nice to see her again, though.
* Cardinal listens from her spot
<Cardinal> ...I hear classical music.
<Kimera> <Emily> So grown up already...
<Hotaru-chan> Yeah... seems like yesterday it was us in her place...
* Katrina` goes to open the door of the shuttle, finding it locked.
<Katrina`> Nobody: *stands there, arms crossed* The Doctor threw me out.
<DocBlack> NRP: Has anyone noticed no one stands in Black's way?
<Katrina`> NRP: *casually chalks up another wive for dear Snipe...and so it goes on*
<Cardinal> That figures. Snipe wants to get laid, and Black's the perfect person fot the job. Or is it the other way around...
<Katrina`> If anything, I'd say Snipe just got used.
<Katrina`> How do we get in there and stop this?
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> You know, Dad's been gone some time...
<DocBlack> NRP: Or maybe it was two lonely people looking to define a moment!
<Cardinal> I'll take care of that, if you'll handle getting them apart.
<Katrina`> NRP: DS: Dammit, I did not mean it that way
<Katrina`> M-Me?
<Cardinal> You know Snipe better than me.
<Katrina`> Oh boy....
<Katrina`> I don't know if I'm ready for this one, though.
<DocBlack> NRP: Mary: Well, you didn't really stick around and explain it, did you?
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> I'll go see where he's got to.
<Cardinal> Got to practice negotiation skills sometime, right? *bangs on the door* Doc, open the door!
<Katrina`> I guess...
* Hotaru-chan sighs.
<Hotaru-chan> Don't get into trouble, okay?
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> I won't. ^^ *heads off to find Snipe*
<DocBlack> NRP: this is hysterical
* Katrina` crosses her arms, looking distressed.
<Cardinal> Figured that wouldn't work. Fine. *bangs on the door again* You're making a big mistake, Mary!
<Katrina`> I would have thought Snipe would have grown up...
<Katrina`> I mean, I even knew how he was when I was a kid.
* DocBlack opens up the door, and looks at Cardinal, "No, for once, I did the right thing.
* Katrina` stands behind Black, looking at Cardinal, Nobody, and Kat...he squints at Kat.
<Katrina`> NRP: Snipe did that
* Katrina` taps her foot while looking at Snipe
<Hotaru-chan> ... Em, I think we should go with her...
* Cardinal crosses her arms
<Snipe> ...Katrina?
<Katrina`> Snipe.
<Snipe> Wow..it's been five years.
* DocBlack crosses her arms and looks toCardinal, "There's no law saying I can't make love on shoreleave."
<Hotaru-chan> NRP: Where's Hika gone? o.o;;;
<Cardinal> *shrugs* I don't have a problem with that, myself. Hell, I was thinking about getting some too, while I'm here. I think I'll let Kat explain the problem with your choice.
<DocBlack> I already know.
* Hotaru-chan starts off after Michiru, with Em, if she's coming
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *mentally scans for Snipe, then heads in that direction*
<Cardinal> ...Well, I personally don't want to be around when they get here, if you catch my drift.
<Katrina`> ...Snipe's married, Mary!
* Snipe looks up.
<Snipe> They're....coming
<DocBlack> It's not like I seduced him! We both agreed to it!
<Hotaru-chan> .oO(How is it Michiru disappears so easily?)
<Cardinal> ...Well, then, John McCormick, it looks like you're as screwed as she is...
<Snipe> ...
<Snipe> I guess so.
<Kimera> <Emily> *sticks with Hotaru*
* Katrina` looks aroun
<Hotaru-chan> I... think I lost her... again. x.x
* DocBlack looks to Snipe, "They're gonna hurt us, aren't they?"
<Snipe> ...I doubt it.
<DocBlack> oh... then we're not fucked up the ass. thats really good.
<Snipe> I'll talk with them. You might want to go, though.
<Hotaru-chan> 11<12Michiru11> *heads over, though she seems to have lost Hota and Em*
<Cardinal> ...Katrina, let's get out of here.
* Snipe walks down the shuttle ramp to his fate.
* DocBlack looks to him, "....are you sure? I'm gonna hear from you, right?"
* Snipe nods, throwing a comm to her.
<Snipe> A friend made those comms once.
* DocBlack catches it.
<Snipe> It'll reach me most of the time.
<DocBlack> ...thank you.... *she runs to hug him* Take care of yourself.
* Katrina` walks up the ramp, glancing at Snipe with a look of "I can't believe you"
* Snipe hugs back
<Snipe> I will.
* DocBlack smiles, "I'll call you in the morning." She sounds like for once, she will.
* Snipe nods.
* Cardinal crosses her arms
* DocBlack dashes up the shuttle ramp
<Cardinal> Cutting the vacation short, you two?
<Katrina`> Nobody: *dives in the pilot's seat*
<Katrina`> Nobody: We gotta run before they arrive. AAAAH..who is "They"?
* DocBlack fwaps Nobody, "Calm down."
* Snipe glances in the direction Michiru is arriving.
<Cardinal> ...This is where I leave. *takes off and flips on her comm*
<Katrina`> Nobody: *jerks the shuttle off the ground and flies away*
*** Snipe is now known as TAW
* Katrina` looks at Mary as they leave the planet's atmosphere.
<Kimera> NRP: Run! We must escape the angry wives!
<Cardinal> <Comm> I'll rejoin the Aquarius later. I have a couple things to take care of planetside. Think you can handle things, Kat?
<Katrina`> Comm: Yes, Captain.
* DocBlack gives Kat a sheepish look, ".....It wasn't a total disaster....."
<Katrina`> He was married...
* DocBlack sighs and shakes her head, "Two women. He was married twice. And he told me, and I didnt mind. And he made the same choice Katrina."
<Katrina`> Nobody: *docks in the Aquarius*
<Katrina`> Nobody: Remind me to never go on vacation with you two again.
<DocBlack> oh shut up Nobody.
* Katrina` runs a hand over her face.
<Katrina`> Relationships are too complicated.
* DocBlack nods, "....yeah. oh yeah." She smiles, "But they're worth it. And you should try it."
* Katrina` makes a little sigh and steps off the shuttle.
<Katrina`> I need rest. *heads for her quarters*
* DocBlack leans back, and doesn't reach for her flask
<Katrina`> Session Ends
Session Close: Wed May 28 03:34:42 2003