Holodeck 1

[ltcolonelallen]

This is a place for the crew to come and relax or hone up on their skills.

[kasiakaz]

It was the end of another shift in sickbay. Kasia had only gotten as far as Five Forward the night before when she was stopped and had had a wonderful time with the rest of the crew, talking, and enjoying each others company. Today she had vowed to check out the holodecks. Ordinarily a person wouldnt be able to tell the difference between most holodeck experiences, but Kasia was had the unique perspective of her last host having dabbled in holo novels. Nora Kaz had even built on her own personal holodeck facility in her home on Trill

Kasia enters the holodeck in a running uniform. "Computer begin holodeck program Kaz alpha one." The computer responded by changing from the basic hologrid to a replica of the starfleet obstacle training course at the academy. Kasia smiled, the details were very exact, the builders had done a good job on the Tarawa's holodeck. "Computer start time for the Long Distance Course, starting now" She says as she puts her hair up into a pony tail. As soon as the computer beeps in repley she begins to run.

22 min. later she finishes checking her time she is satisfied that she was still in good enough shape to run it. She hadnt run the course sinice she had gotten the symbiont. And now she found that with Kaz she was more focused on her running and her mind was less likely to stray on odd topics like she used to. "Computer End Program." She exits the holodeck and heads for her room.

[Sergant Thomas Kinsely]

( Joint post between 2Lt Kyah Richardson and LCorporal Thomas Kinsely. )

Thomas walks down the corridor and up to Kyah's quarters. Before pressing the chime, he slightly tugs on his shirt with one hand. He presses the chime, holding a dozen of red roses in the other hand.

Being a typical female, Kyah still getting ready. "Come in, I'll be out in a minute.", she replied.

Thomas walks in and went to stand in the living area. He placed red roses behind his back as he waited for her. Wearing khai dress pants, shirt that matches it, and some cologne.

Kyah comes out of the bedroom wearing a green skirt that matched her eyes and a tan blouse and a green necklace that had been crafted by her jewelsmith uncle. Her blonde hair was down, loose curls were pinned away from her face, though.

Thomas smiled as he watches her come out. He could not help notice of how attractive she is in the dress she is in. "You do look beautiful tonight.", he said with a smile, walking up to her and gave her the red roses he has for her. "I thought that you might like these. I have picked the ones that are most beautiful just for you." He could not stop looking into her eyes.

Kyah's face breaks into a smile when she sees him. "The flowers are very thoughtful, thanks. You look really nice."

Thomas smiled at her. "You're welcome and thank you. Maybe I can put these in a vase for you". He looks at the roses and then at her with a smile. "Of all the roses here, I do have to say that you are the most beautiful one."

Kyah blushes almost as red as the roses and goes to get a vase

Thomas smiled as he noticed her blushing. Then watch her how she walked when she went to get a vase.

Kyah gets out a clay vase, varnished with glaze. Her sister had helped her make it once. Her quarters had lots of artwork made by her various family members.

Thomas saw the vase that she brought out. It looked very remarkable, including the artwork that he saw in her quarters.:: "That vase looks remarkable.", he said as he walks over to her. He smiled at her as he helped her place the roses in the vase.

"My sister is a sculptor, she helped me make it. My entire family are artists, they made all the art in here.", she replied to him.

"By the looks of the artwork here, they are very expectional. As for as my family goes, they are either Marines or Opera singers.", he replied.

Kyah smiles. "One of my brothers is a concert pianist and singer."

Thomas smiles in return. "There might be a chance him and my two Aunts could put on a concert, but right now.." He takes a good look into her eyes as he slipped his hand into hers. "I would like to hear more about you and your family over dinner."

"I'd love to hear about your family, too." She goes with him.

Thomas leads her out of her quarters, placing her hand on his arm as they walked down the corridor. "I would love to tell you about them." He smiled as they came up to the holodeck. After they came up to the holodeck, he brings the dinner program up. He looks at her with a smile as the doors opened. "Ladies first."

She enters the holodeck and looks around. "I love Italian restaurants." Kyah smile. "I love Italy, it's a beautiful country and full of history."

Thomas enters along side her and smiled at her of what she liked. "I hoped that you did." He walks her over to a table and pulls out a chair for her. "Italy does have some kind of mystery that amazes us all."

Kyah sits in the offered chair. "So, have you been to the real Italy then?"

"No, not yet, but I do hope that I will get the chance to and that an attractive lady would come along with me." He smiled and winked at her as he sat down next to her.

"I would like to go back to Italy sometime, especially if I had company.", she replied to Thomas.

"Perhaps we should go there sometime." He smiled before continuing. "You could show me a few places there."

Kyah nods. "I lived in Rome for awhile when I was a teenager."

"Really? Perhaps you can tell me what it was like then over a glass of wine." He smiled as a waiter came up to them to take their order.

Kyah looked over the menu. "I'd like to know more about your family." She tells the waiter her order... chicken fettuchini alfredo... and looks up at him with a smile as the waiter takes the menu.

Thomas looks over the menu and orders spaghetti with meatball sauce. Also orders a bottle of red wine. He hands the menu back and looks at Kyah with a smile. "My family basicly came from Scotland. I have was born and grew up there along with my two systers and a brother. Marine life has always been my family's life. That and some Scottish traditions. You should see how we look in a Kilt.",he smiled as he looks at her.

Kyah snickers. "That sounds interesting."

" A lot of people found that interesting.", he almost laughed. "I have worn them a few times before. Either for a funeral or someone's wedding.",he smiled.

"You don't wear a kilt just for the breeze?", she smirks.

Thomas smiled. "No, but for you, I can make it as an expection. Perhaps I could wear one on our next date."

"That's ok, I was just teasing.", she smiles.

He smiled. "I know you were." The waiter comes back with their food and wine. The waiter places their food on the table and poured their wine for them. Thomas looks oer at Kyah, watching of how her eyes shine in the candle light. "Has anyone told you that you are beautiful, especially under the candle light?" He smiled at her.

Kyah blushes again. "Thanks.", smiles.

He smiles as he watched her reaction. "You are welcome." He had a hard time taking his eyes off of her. "I do hope that I am never to forward."

She shakes her head slightly. "Why would I refuse such compliments?", she smiles. "Especially from one as gentlemanly and handsome as yourself."

He moves his hand on hers. "Lets just say that my parents taught me right." He smiled at her. "Plus, I do find you very attractive and I could not stop thinking about you."

"I find myself wanting to know more about you as well and you're very attractive, too., she smiles.

"I was hoping that you have." He smiled. "Really? I have not yet noticed that I was that attractive." He teasingly said with a smile. "How about tell me more about you?", he asked as he takes a small bite of his food, never stop looking at her.

She daintily eats her pasta. "My family is artists and musicians, we moved all over Earth because of their art studies and interests. I'm the only one who was interested in science in my family, and I joined the marines as a science officer so I could keep moving around instead of being stuck in one place at one job."

Thomas smiled. "I did take science as a minor in the Marine Academy. Most of the men in my family are either Marines or Engineers. I've joined the Marines because I wanted to stand up for something." He watches her as he took another bite of his food. After eating it, he picked up his wine and took a sip from it. "Has science always interested you?"

She nods. "Pretty much. I was never as good of an artist as the rest of my family, so, I followed what I wanted to do and my family was supportive, though my parents would have liked to see me go to art school."

"I am glad to hear that they were supportive. Although some of my family members were able to sing, I never had that kind of ablity. I was never good in singing.", he almost laughed.

"I like to sing.", she smiles. "But it's in the ear of the beholder if I'm any good or not. I'll bet your a good singer."

He smiled as he shakes his head a bit. "Believe me, I am not good at all. I am a good kisser, but never a good singer. I can never get the right notes and I always go off key.", he smiled.

"Don't be so harsh, I'm sure you're not that bad.", Kyah replied.

"I have tried singing before, lets just say that the teacher refused to teach me any more." He smiled.

Thomas continued to smile and laughed a bit. "That would be the a good idea." He sits aside his plate and finishes drinking his wine. He looks deeper into Kyah's eyes. After placing the glass down, he gently placed his hand on her cheek. "I never knew anyone that can be beautiful as you."

"You're very sweet.", she smiled.

"I do try to be." He smiled, looking into her eyes. He slightly leaned over towards her, as if he was about to kiss her.

Kyah blushes shyly.

Thomas gently placed his lips on hers and gave her a kiss that she will never forget. The moment seemed to take almost forever, but it only lasted a few minutes.

Kyah leans toward him and kisses him back, but blushes shyly again after the contact is broken.

Thomas never broke his eye contact after they kissed. He could tell of how sweet her lips felt. "I hoped I did not offend you, but I been wanting to give you a kiss since we first met."

"It was just kind of sudden, that's all.", she replied.

"I try not let the next kiss to be too sudden." He smiled as he took his other hand and held her hand.

Kyah likes the feeling of his hands. "So, what's for dessert around here?"

"I have heard that their chocolate moose is one of their best here." He continued to hold her hand. Feeling the softness of her hands in his.

"Oooh, chocolate, let's order some.", she replied.

Thomas smiled. "Then chocolate moose it is." When a waiter came by, he orders a chocolate moose. The waiter takes the order and went off to go get the dessert. A few moments later, the waiter came back with the dessert.

Kyah smiles and takes a small bite. "mmm, delicious."

"I have heard of this Italian resturant while I was in the Academy. They always had the best food there. I thought that you may enjoy it." He smiled and watches her eat the dessert.

"It's almost like being back in Italy for real.", Kyah smiles and shares the dessert.

"I never been to Italy, but I know that the people that owned that resturant were from Rome." He takes a bite of the dessert. A very small piece of the dessert was still on his lips.

Kyah smirks and hands him a napkin. "You've got chocolate on your face." She giggles.

Thomas laughs a bit as he took the napkin and wipes it off. "This always been like me when it comes to desserts."

"At least you didn't spill on that nice shirt."

"Yes, that is a good thing, or else I have to take it off and have it washed."

"I would have helped get the stain out.", she smile.

He looks back at her and smiled at her. "And how exactly will you help me get the stain out?" He asked flirtatiously.

"Well, I'd have figured something out.", giggles.

He laughs along with her. "In the mean time, I would have been shirtless."

"Good point, I hadn't considered that." Smiles innocently, but a smirk behind the smile was present also.

He looks at what is left of the chocolate moose and smiled that mischevous smile. He takes a little bit of it and looks at her.

She puts some on her fingertip and licks it off her finger. "mm, I love chocolate."

He smiled as he licks the chocolate off of his finger. "You know what I love more than chocolate?"

"What?", she asked.

He takes the napkin and wipes hands off. He looks directly into her eyes with a smile. "You."

Kyah blushes bright red. "But we just met."

"True. I am one of those people who believes in love on the first sight." He smiled. "I would like to get to know more about you, if it is okay with you."

"Really? I thought that kind of romanticism existed only in old novels."

"Yes, really. There are some people out there that are like that. With me included." He smiled. "Do you ever believe in love on first sight?"

"I guess I never thought I would see or experience it.", Kyah replied.

"How so? He was clearly interested. He took her hand again and held it gentely into his.

"I'm not really sure. I've been usually drawn to the 'bad boy' type, but they are horrible boyfriends, and not really the love at first site type. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to change them, but they were only after one thing, something they never worked hard enough to get.", she answered.

"I never have considered myself the 'bad boy' type. I am always that type of guy that do believe in love at first sight, but also willing to wait." He looks down a bit and then back at her. "I am more than willing to wait for you. I do not want to rush a good thing."

Kyah smiles. "Yeah... the bad boys never wait for the right moment. I finally learned that, but it was fun while it lasted." She chuckles. "Fun to tease them and teach them a lesson."

Thomas laughs a bit. "It maybe fun, but there are some out there that never learn their lesson. Although, there are some that do."

"There always are a few who do learn, or the human race would have never survived." Kyah giggles.

"That is true and I have my Mother to thank when she met my Father." He smiled. And if it weren't for them, I will not be able to have meet you."

"I'm glad I met you.", she smiles.

"So am I." He smiled as he continued to hold her hand. "I enjoyed being with you tonight."

"I'm having a good time, too.", she replied.

"I do wish that tonight never ends. Will you consider going on another date with me?" He smiled and hoped she will say yes.

"I'd love to go on another date.", she smiles. "What did you have in mind?"

"I was thinking that I may show you what my hometown is like and then go on a picnic on one of the parks there." He smiled.

"I like picnics. I'd love to go.", Kyah replied.

""When would you like to go?" He smiled, thrilled to hear that she would love to go on another date with him.

" Anytime. I'm not on duty is good.", she replied.

"I am off duty tomorrow night. Will you be off then too?", he asked her.

"As far as I know, I will be.", she replied back. "You never know what will happen in the labs, though." Smiles. "Always unpredictable and fun."

Thomas smiled. "Maybe I could try to see you in action." He gives her a wink with a smile. "Count on me on trying to come see you." He looks at the time. "I wish tonight will not end, but I do have first duty." He looks at her with a smile. :

"Well, perhaps I could walk you to your quarters.", she smiles.

Thomas smiled. "I thought it was the gentlemen that walks a lady to their quarters, but if you would want to."

"Well, you'd be most welcome to walk me to my quarters then.", she replied.

Thomas stood up and holds out his hand to her. "I would love to walk you to your quarters.", he smiled.

Kyah takes his arm and walks with him.

Thomas ends the program, walks her out of the holodeck and towards her quarters. green]"I am glad that you liked the date tonight.", he smiled.

"I'm glad we had a date." When they reach her quarters she kisses him and blushes a bit.

Thomas looked at her with a smile when she kissed him. He also returned the kiss before releasing her hand. They said their good nights and departed for the night.

[kyahrichardson]

This is a double post between Kyah Richardson and Thomas Kinsely

::Thomas walks down the corridor, towards Kyah's quarters. Once he came up to her quarters, he rang the chimes. He was dressed with dark blue khaki pants and short sleeve shirt to match.::

::She had just gotten off duty and was still in uniform when she opens the door.:: Hello there ::smiles::

::He smiled as she came to the door.:: Hello, Kyah. I see that you have just gotten off from duty.

Should I change? Where are we going?

I was thinking that we could have a picnic. Afterwards, there is a hot air balloon waiting for us. ::He smiled at her, hoping that she likes hot air balloons.::

I've never been in a hot air balloon. Sounds like fun. ::She goes to her bedroom and changes into nice jeans and a red blouse. She comes back a few minutes later:: Ok, I'm ready now.

::He looked at her with a smile, holding out his hand to her.:: I do hope you do not mind me saying to you that you are beautiful.

Why would I mind? You look very handsome, as always. ::takes his hand::

::He took her hand and held it, standing a bit closer to her.:: Well, I have my parents to thank for that. I have dated a few women in the past that did not always like to hear the compliment everyday.

Well, that's just silly.

I know and I am not for sure why it would be silly. ::He smiled at her as they walk down the corridor.:: I was always taught to treat a woman right. ::He said to her with a smile.::

I'm glad someone does. ::She goes with him down the corridor::

I am glad to hear that. ::He walked along side her until they came up to the holodeck. After he calls up for the requested program, the doors opened. Thomas looked at her with a smile.::

::She looks around:: This is pretty, where on Earth is this?

My hometown, Edinburgh, Scotland. ::He smiled as he looked around himself and then looked back at her.::

::smiles:: It's beautiful

I know, I always try to visit this place when I am not able to go home on shoreleave. I always wanted to show a very beautiful woman of what Scotland looks like. ::He smiled at her.::

There are other beautiful women, why me?

Because I believe that I saw something in your eyes when I first looked into them the first night I have met you. ::He took a slight deep breath and smiled before continuing to talk.:: I have seen inner beauty in your eyes.

::She smiles:: And I see someone very sweet in you.

::He smiled at her as he gazed into her eyes.:: Thank you. ::He replied as he walked her over to where the picnic is set up.::

::She sits on the picnic blanket::

::He sat down next to her, opens the basket up, and begins to take some of the food out and a bottle of white wine.:: I was not for sure what you would like, so I had to do a little reasearch. ::He smiled at her.::

research? who did you ask?

I have asked the computer of what you normally liked. I do hope that is okay. ::He poured two glasses of wine.::

I see... ::she smirks:: did the computer malfunction? ...Just kidding, white wine is my favorite

::He smiled and slightly laughed as he handed her one of the glasses.:: I find wine okay, but I more preferably to Scotch. ::He smirked.::

If I really want to get smashed, vodka is my favorite

Vodka is okay, but it tastes better when you are drinking it with someone. ::He smiled as he took a sip of his wine.::

I only drink it if I want to get smashed.

Are you like me where it takes awhile to get smashed? ::He asked as he takes a piece of fruit out of the basket.::

::Laughs:: Hell no, I'm half crazy all the time, the thought of vodka gets me drunk sometimes. I just get shy around lots of people.

::He laughs as well.:: That sounds a lot like one of my cousins. It does not take her long for Scotch to effect her. ::He offers her something to eat before he eats.:: I am normally just the opposite. I never was shy all that much. ::He smiled at her.::

::she takes some of the food he offers and takes a bite::

Thomas Kinsely (9:59:55 PM): ::He watches her eat before he took a bite of his. Taking another sip of his wine.:: Have you ever caught herself thinking of someone most of the day?
::She sips her wine:: yea, I have.

Who would that be? ::Thomas asked with a small flirtous smile.::

I do beleive it was you. ::giggles;:

::He laughs along with her.:: I wonder how come I knew that. All day, I have been thinking of you.

Perhaps you're telepathic

Perhaps I am one. ::He took another sip of his wine.:: Since that there is some wind slightly picking up, I have a hot air balloon waiting for us. ::He smiled at her.::

Sounds fun. ::stands after she finishes the glass of wine::

::He finishes his wine and stands up along side her. He held out his hand to her and gentle took her hand, smiling at her as he walked her over to the hot air balloon.:: Edinburgh is more beautiful while in the air.

I'll bet it is. ::She climbs up into the balloon::

::He would help her into the balloon and then climbs into the basket of the balloon along with her. He stands right beside her as he began to untie the rope, looking at her with a smile as they slowly go up in the air.:: Here we go, I hope you are not afraid of heights. If you are, you can hold onto me. ::He smiled.::

I'm not afraid of heights, but I might take you up on the offer anyway. ::smiles::

::She holds tight to a rope on the balloon and looks down:: Wow, it's pretty down there

::He looks over the side along with her.:: One of the reasons why I like to ride in a hot air balloons.

::She smiles and watches the scenery.:: It's getting kind of chilly up so high like this.
Maybe I can warm you up. ::He smiled as he stood behind her, wraps his arms around her, and holding her in his arms.::

Much better ::smiles back at him::

::He smiled as he held her in his arms.:: I figured it would help. ::He said as he looked into her eyes, leaning down and giving her a kiss.::

::She kisses him back and looks back into his eyes::

How are you enjoying this so far? ::He asked her. His own lips were not very for from hers, still looking into her eyes.::

It's just about the best date idea anyone's ever had. How are you going to top this?

I am not for sure yet, but I am sure that something will come up. Something always does. ::He said as he held her closer in his arms.::

I look forward to your next idea.

I can't wait to see your face on our next date. ::He smiled at her.:: How much do you enjoy swimming? There is a spring nearby where I grew up, with a water hole. I always go swimming there at night. I find that night is the best time.::He smiled at her.:: Plus, you can get a chance to look at the stars at night.

That sounds like fun, I'd love to go

How about that we do that on our next date?::He smiled at her.::
Sounds like a plan

Then, swimming it is. ::He said to her and then looked over to see that they were close to the ground.:: It looks like we are about to land. I was hoping to hold you for the rest of the night. ::He smiled.::

Well, it would be hard to sleep in a hot air balloon, so it's probably a good thing it's landing. ::smirks::

I am not for sure that my back can stand the hard ground.::He smiled as the hot air balloon lands.::

Did you hurt your back or something?

::He shakes his head.::No, I never gotten used to sleeping on the ground. ::After the hot air balloon just landed, Thomas made sure that the rope was tied on good before getting out. After climbing out, he reaches his hand out to Kyah to help her down.::

::She hops down from the balloon into his arms::

::His hands were around her waist as he helped her down. He smiled at her, looking into her eyes.:: Maybe next time, I can take you on another hot air ballon ride. ::He said as he gently took one hand and sofetly held her cheek in his hand. His other arm still around her waist.::

Kyah Richardson (8:23:03 PM): I'd like that, but maybe we can come up with different activities, too. I have a beach program that would be very lovely. ::smiles::

We could try that. We could walk down the beach during sunset. I always wanted to know how your eyes look when the sun is setting. ::He smiled at her.::

The same as they do now, I would imagine.

Yes, they do look the same. To me, they look beautiful. ::He took her hand and held it in his.:: We still have that bottle of wine. ::He smiled at her.::

::She smiles:: It would be a shame to let wine go to waste. Perhaps next time we could visit a beach, I have a good beach program.

We could on our next date.::He smiled.::

You're lucky... I'm planning on it.::smirks::

::He continued to smile as he leaned his head down towards her.:: Very lucky it seems. When would you like to go on our next date?

Whenever you would like to ask me. ::smiles::

Would you like to go out with me again? ::He smiled as he held her close to her.:: Tommorrow night perhaps.

Tomorrow night sounds lovely.

Then I will be there at the same time tomorrow. ::He smiled and then slowly placing his lips on hers, giving her a kiss.::

::She kisses him back softly:: You were right, you are pretty good at this kissing thing

I take it that you like the kiss. ::He asked as he looked into her eyes.::

::She smirks::

If we keep this up, we may never finish that bottle of wine. Although, I couldn't stop kissing you. ::He gave her a wink.::

::She picks up the wine bottle and pantomimes dumping it on his head::

::He almost blinks a bit with as he held the bottle.:: Want me to cool off? ::He smiles.::

::She giggles:: maybe

::He smirked.:: Maybe? ::He begins to come closer to her and would bring his hands up on her sides. Acting like as if he was about to tickle her.::

::cringes and tries to get away from the tickle threat::

::He was able to catch her in time and begins to tickle her.:: Trying to get away? ::He laughs a bit.::

::She shrieks in laughter and grabs his hands to get him to stop::

::He laughs along side her, slipping his hands out of hers. He bends over and picks her up, holding her close.::

Oh no, am I your prisoner now?

::He smiles.:: No, it is more like that I am your prisoner. Because you have captured my heart.

Am I a good jailkeeper then?

Yes, very much so. ::He smiled and would almost about to kiss her.::

::She leans forward and kisses him softly::

::He places his lips on hers, returning the kiss. Slowly breaks away from the kiss.:: I do not want to be alone tonight.

Are you scared of the dark or something?::smiles::

::He smiled.::I am not scared. I just do not want this night to end.

Well, there are other nights and where would I go that you couldn't track me down on a starship? ::smirks::

Oh, really? ::He smirked.:: And were would that be?

::shrugs:: I dunno, you tell me.

::He smiled.:: How about my quarters?

That sounds fine to me. I'm sure our time in the holodeck is just about over.

::He gentely places her down and hold her hand as he ends the program. He smiles at her as they began to walk out of the holodeck.:: How did you our date for tonight?

It was a wonderful date Thomas. ::She smiles and walks with him::

::He returned the smile as they walk down the corridor. He places his hand on his neck and rubs it.:: I had a great time tonight, too. I know that this is our second date, but I am wondering if we could go steady? ::He asked of her.::

::she smirks slightly, suppressing a laugh:: I'm sorry... that sounds like the TV shows that were made in the 1950s and 60s on Earth. ::she starts to laugh softly.:: But I am nonetheless flattered. I would like to 'go steady' ::she smiles again::

::He almost laughed himself.:: It does sound like from that era. I just was not for sure of how to ask you if you wanted to be my girlfriend. ::He smiled at her.::

I accept the offer.

::He would stop right in front of where his quarters will be. He turns and looks at her with a smile.:: I am glad that you have accepted to be my girlfriend.

So, what does this new status entitle me to?::smirks:: You've seen my quarters, perhaps it would be allowed for me to see yours?

Oh, you definetly allowed to see my quarters. ::He smiled as the doors to his quarters opened for them. His quarters were adorn with Scottish memoribilia and a few pictures of Edinburgh's Rugy team.::

::She smiles:: You can take the marine out of Scotland, but you can't take Scotland out of the marine. ::She says this as she looks around at everything::

{By now this is out of the holodeck, so there's no reason to post the rest here.}

[kasiakaz]

(note this takes place sometime after the drills)

Kasia enters the holodeck wearing running gear, she had just gotten off of her shift a few minutes ago, and after being in sickbay the whole day she just felt like she needed to run, and the holodeck was the perfect place.

"Computer Begin Program Kasia alpha 3" This was a replica of the woods near by Starfleet Academy. It had several trails running through it that also went through out the city. She had found it the best place to concentrate when she was working on a particularly difficult science project. Being able to focus on something else and clear her mind gave room to other thoughts.

She began to run the trails focusing on the scenery and her breathing, blocking out all other thoughts that came into her mind from the symbiont. She wasnt a particularly fast runner, but she could go the distances very well. She finished her run by the old sanfransico bay bridge and the park that was next to it. She sat down on a bench to catch her breath before leaving the holodeck.

For a while she just observed the people passing by either walking, running, or even biking through the park. There were even a couple of people riding horses. it was hard to believe that none of them were real. She stood up and exited the holodeck headed for her quarters to take a shower and then go to Ten Forward to spend the rest of her evening.

[vashsaris]

She took her shoes off and moved in close then looks him in the eye's and smile's, I don't know I'm pretty good at reading people, and I think there is someone else you have on your mind. Which is ok I like competition. She winks at him and giggles.

[jerhidmeers]

"Sweet Vash, when Im with a person, Im fully present. That you can count on. But if you'd like to think otherwise, Id never correct a lady. My mother raised me better." Jerhid drew her into the rhythm of the music, his bared feet moving easily across the floor.

[vashsaris]

She smiled, So who is she? Im a grown woman I can take it. She let him lead and moved with him to the music.

[jerhidmeers]

"Well, if you're a grown woman ..... " Jerhid cupped the back of her head in a gentle hold, and simply kissed her. It was neither intrusive nor demanding, but a gentle inquiry. Releasing her head to replace his hand to her hip, he lifted a corner of his mouth in a smile. ".... can you take that?" Of course, she very well could slap him, or .. in her case, punch the hell out of him. Who could know?

[vashsaris]

He had took her by surprise, something that rarely happens and was speechless for a few seconds.Her first reaction was to punch his lights out, but she liked him and so she finally said; I can take it if you can...She smiled.

[jerhidmeers]

Well. He'd still be standing, and his ribs were intact. Life had to be good, right? Jerhid smiled and led her deeper into the dance.

[vashsaris]

She looks at Jerhid, So how far is this going to go?

[jerhidmeers]

His near black eyes regarded her quizically, and he chuckled. "Babe, we're just dancing. Its an acceptable social custom meant to let two people get to know each others styles. It has to make me wonder though, just what sort of men you are used to dancing with. I dont have an agenda with you, Vash, except to get to know you a little better, or a lot better. Whatever that means. I think you should know, however, I dont take women to my room on the first date." Jerhid tucked her closer and murmured to her ear, his voice rich with humour. "But there are always exceptions to rules, hm?"

[vashsaris]

She grins, thats not what I meant Jerhid. I been in relationships before and it seems they don't mix with the Corp. she gave him a little love punch in the stomach. And you have to be a lot more charming if you think your going to get me to your room on the first date. So what else would you like to know about me?

[jerhidmeers]

When he could catch his breath again from that 'love punch', he cleared his throat and hoped the wheeze wasnt obvious. "Babe, how many men have survived that little tap of yours?"