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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 10:55:11 GMT -5
Bradley had entered the lounge preoccupied when a small object bounced off his head. The Marine held his composure making sure it hadn't stained his uniform. He noticed the counselor talking to the tactical officer with a mischievous grin.He walked over without hesitation. "problems counselor?"
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 11:03:38 GMT -5
"Everything's..delicious. Why do you ask?" She smiled sweetly, toying with another tomato on her plate. "These little Italian tomatoes are shaped just right ballistically, don't you think?"
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 11:09:14 GMT -5
"I think whatever mess you make my people would have to clean up." He noted that she was brandishing the tomato. "Are you eating or playing?"
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 11:22:42 GMT -5
"It's my mess, captain and my responsibility however, if you'd only been a little more attentive as you entered, you might have been eating it, rather than wearing it." She looked up at his slightly mussed hair where some juice had dampened it on impact.
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 11:31:42 GMT -5
"I won't argue fault." He said with a wry grin. "I"ll let your sense of personal honor decide that. Would either of you mind company?"
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 11:40:53 GMT -5
"I don't mind if Lt. Moon doesn't, but you supply your own ammo." She waved a speared olive in demonstration.
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 11:45:57 GMT -5
He smiled. "I'll keep that in mind." He ordered liver and onions potatoes and a salad then came back to the table. He asked for iced tea then turned to the counselor. "So other than amusing yourself playing 'food sniper'. Have you had any large post mission activity?"
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 12:02:13 GMT -5
"It's an interesting situation. We were all under a great deal of pressure and yet, we were also not entirely aware of what was happening as the energy was leeched from us. For most it was like one long waking dream of working at a never ending job. Although it was only a few days, I feel like this mission lasted for a month and I'm more than ready for a little fun. "
"Others may not be able to bounce back as readily. It seemed to me that this was one of those situations where instead of waiting for others to come to me seeking help, it would serve better for me to act as morale officer and seek out those who need it."
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 12:07:30 GMT -5
They delivered his tea and he added some sugar to it. "I like the proactive approach for most things." He cut a slice of liver and took a bite. "I don't know if in this case it will help. Maybe one on one with the Colonel. If you can win him over maybe you can come up with a ship wide directive for him to send out, but I think if people are determined this might be pearls before swine."
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 12:17:21 GMT -5
"They aren't 'all' hard headed Marines like you are I are. Some type of pleasant diversion is necessary after all we've been through. Lt. Moon considered me such a diversion and here we are. Before you came in I think I had him almost ready to launch a meatball assault of his own." She grinned at Melvin.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Melvin Moon on Nov 6, 2010 12:50:19 GMT -5
He was about to respond to Nemi possibly hitting him with one of the tomatoes on her salad when she re-aimed and flung it at someone else who had entered the lounge. He turned his attention to the door to see it was Bradley, the Engineering Chief.
When he came over, asking if there was a problem then asking if either him or Nemi wanted company, he thought he had all the company he wanted but had a mouthful so he couldn't speak his answer
When he came back with his meal and struck up a conversation with the counselor, he spoke up "Seems you've already joined us, Mr. Bradley." He commented, then went back to his meal
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 15:30:12 GMT -5
"I tend not to stand on ceremony for too long." He took another bite. "Have they questioned you yet Moon?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Melvin Moon on Nov 6, 2010 17:09:57 GMT -5
He takes a drink to wash down what he ate "No, they've done no questioning of me." He said, answering Bradley, then realized what the counselor said "I consider you more then just a simple diversion, counselor."
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Post by Marine Captain Jack Bradley on Nov 6, 2010 19:54:14 GMT -5
"I suppose distractions are good for those easily distracted."he pointed out. "Marines see a goal forge ahead to achieve it. Whether its personal or professional. I don't think that is something to be ashamed of." He turned to Moon. "They have me scheduled for a briefing in the morning."
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Post by Nemesis Xenakis on Nov 6, 2010 21:07:34 GMT -5
"I did not say distraction, I said diversion and although the distinction may be small, in either case it doesn't necessarily mean abandoning one's goals. Consider it part and parcel. Sleep is necessary to recuperate from our waking work and relaxation is needed as a balance to our labor. Surely you understand the importance of R&R, captain?"
Nemi turned to Moon with a smile. "You understand I don't mean that in a degrading sense. Even a simple diversion can play an important role in one's life."
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