Holodeck/Holographic Combat simulator

[Cmdr Dominique Fleury]

(Posted by Request of Ens. Keyren)

Wanting to relax and be by herself for awhile, she took the TL to the Holodeck section of the ship. She would see that Holosuite 1 is in use, so she went to the next one. Entering, she spoke to the computer. "Computer, give me Lake Cataria on Betazed, private beach." She watched as the scene changed to her specifications: A sandy beach, with a single chair and a towel laid out on the side and across the back of the chair, with clear blue water with a view for miles.

She took off the robe she is wearing, walking over to the chair, placing the robe into it. She then spoke to the computer once again "Computer, unless Commander Sloan or the Captain himself wishes to enter, do not let anyone else enter."
Computer chimes in "Acknowledged."

With that, she walked to the edge of the water, a small warm breeze blowing across her bare skin. Her feet touched the water and she shivered slightly, the water a little cool, but nothing she couldn't handle. A couple moments later, she dove right in and started swimming around

[Cmdr Dominique Fleury]

Sloan's control panel flashed indicating one of the holosuites was in use. Instead of giving a vocal command, he tapped in "Display Program" along with his security access code and the computer complied with a description of both the user and the scenario.

He grinned as he considered how what he was reading might play out in the mind of the Betazoid officer. The women of Betazed weren't shy and with their empathic abilities, could make a an intimate encounter even more enjoyable. Lately he'd been considering what Keyren was offering and his imagination was now warming to the possibilites.

[Lt Britt Keyren]

As she swam around, enjoying herself, the water and the solitude, she became aware that she is being watched. It started in the back of her mind then increasingly became stronger until she thought that some one was standing on the beach, watching her. Her head rose above the water, scanning the beach for anyone who isn't supposed to be there. She found no one there. Strange. She dismissed the feeling as nerves

The feeling of being watched did not go away as she swam along. Extending her mind, she would find out the source of the feeling. A few minutes pass and she finds herself in the quarters of commander Sloan. He sitting and watching a screen with her as the star

She smirked in amusement then thought she would tease and tantalize him a little., knowing she could be playing a dangerous cat and mouse game. She pondered momentarily who would be the mouse?

She dove back down, nearly touching the bottom. She wasn't that deep but deep enough for what she wanted to do. Kicking her legs under the water to gain a little speed. Once she got the speed she wanted, she broke towards the surface, breaking the surface and nearly coming halfway out of the water, throwing her head, and hair back, her black hair flinging water up and around her, she arching her back, stretching her muscles to their limit, her breasts stretching out in the warm holographic sun

Her body seem suspended there for a long moment before she came out of her pose, then arching forward and diving back into the water. She smiled at herself What do you think about that, my dear commander She thought to herself as she swam toward shore

(Continued in Crew (Personal) Quarters)

[Lt. Commander Asano Nitobe]

Asano Nitobe: ::It is early as Nitobe enters the scince Dept. He knew he would find Moonshadows there working extra time. He came up upn her console::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Sitting at her board, reading manuals.... looks up:: I greet you, Asano Nitobe... I study for you
MoonshadowsToNEN: I do not,,, trust the leader of this ship...
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Saves the program she was doing workbook on::
Asano Nitobe: ::Nods:: I have reserved some time in the Gymnasium for us. We must train. I have placed it on your duty roster, as well.
MoonshadowsToNEN: I seem to have the time... no one has monitored me... bjut I have kept to your schedule.,..
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Rises and shuts down the screen::
Asano Nitobe: You are new to this crew, so they will monitor to an extent. Let us go. And I will tell you of a legend among my people on the way. ::Begins to head to the door::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Follows along, tail looping:: You will not "Tell me How It Happened"
Asano Nitobe: How what happened?
MoonshadowsToNEN: On my world, when we Tell How It Happened, we include ALL details, such as smells, sounds, body language, fur postion... weather,; your legends are less complex
Asano Nitobe: Perhaps. and it would seem that your physiology is more expressive and lends itself to that method. I will attempt to be as expressive as possible. ::They continue down the corridor towards the Gym::
Asano Nitobe: You see,...
Asano Nitobe: Millenia ago, on my home island of Okinawa, there was a legend of a man named Hayatta.
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Knowing she will be rigorously tested by her benefactor, she stretches all her muscles to lossen up::
Asano Nitobe: The Iperial forces of mainland Japan had begun to invade the island, placing it under martial law. Hayatta, it is said went off to a secluded area of the island where he looked to the sky and asked for help to free his people from the Imperial tyranny of the day.
Asano Nitobe: It is said that Hayatta was then visited by a mysterious Cat-like being who came from the sky.
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Listens, commiting the story to memory as though she will be tested... she is unsure what the All Palms will do later::
MoonshadowsToNEN: Our first know star flight was by the Eeiaouns whhen they left our world...
Asano Nitobe: The Cat-Being taught Hayata his art. Today we call it "The way of the Tiger" ::The gym doors hissed open as the entered::
MoonshadowsToNEN: Tiger.... one of your Earth felines.... a large one I think
Asano Nitobe: The being also showed Hayatta that simple farming tools could be turned into weapons. Many we still use today in our art.
MoonshadowsToNEN: Farming tools?
Asano Nitobe: Moonshadows, it is part of my...."Code"...my....Karma...That should one of us encounter such a being again, then we must return to them what that being lng ago gave Hayatta.
Asano Nitobe: And so I will teach you my art. In additon, every Ninja master, must choose a desciple. I wish for you to my Desciple. You are a civilized being and are worthy.
MoonshadowsToNEN: I will do my best... I believe your phrase is "I am honored"... is that right?
Asano Nitobe: ::He nods, Taking out something from his bag. It looked like 2 sticks connected by a string, or rope.:: Farming tools. This was originally used to pound grain. :He then takes the Nunchaku and whips around him in a frenzy, never touching himself with it::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::Steps back:: That looks dangerous! To one self!
Asano Nitobe: Only to those who cannot control it. To a master, it is an extension of one's arm.
Asano Nitobe: ::He put them down and walked to the center of the gym. He went to his knees and then bowed. he them rose to demonstrate the Tiger style to Moon::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::She thinks a minute... she knows bowing from herd deiplomatic training, she bows b ack::
Asano Nitobe: ::He started slowly with slow cat-like movements, his hands held like tight claws. Then suddenly his arms flail in circular patterns like claws ripping at the flesh of its prey. He spun, then jumping and spinning kicking and clawing with arms and legs, he lands ind a defensive crouch, poised to strike again. He looks to Moon, hoping she will recognize the movements. They should be more natural to her, then him....::
MoonshadowsToNEN: :;She watches:: Asano Nitobe... your movements are very like ours... but we cannot kick as you do, our legs bend differently
Asano Nitobe: Then adapt!
Asano Nitobe: I have no claws on my feet!
Asano Nitobe: ::He begins the first form again, letting her watch and follow::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::She crouches... goes through a series of her fighting stle moves, ... copying his where thehy match::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::She claws, cuffs, grapples air... slashes with her back feet one at a time:: Like this?
Asano Nitobe: ::Jumps and does a spiniing kick along with clawing hand motions::
Asano Nitobe: Yes!
Asano Nitobe: ::Comes to attention and bows::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::She drops to the deck in a roll, comes up in front of him claws out, retracts and then she bows, copyhing his moves::
MoonshadowsToNEN: I Think if you go slow, I can learn your Tiger...
Asano Nitobe: You are, by nature, what many of us aspire to be in how you move. You will learn the first form, and adapt it to your physiology. The Tiger style teaches tenacity. Fierceness. You must not show fear to anyone on this ship. Next, we shall find you a weapon that suits you. Unless you have one already.
MoonshadowsToNEN: On Sivao... I only used claws and teeth, a knife, and sometimes a spear...
Asano Nitobe: A Spear? Hmmm. When you are comfortable with the Tiger form, perhaps we shall try something. Perhaps a Naginata.
MoonshadowsToNEN: Nah-ghee-notta?
Asano Nitobe: A double edged spear. A master of this weapon can hold off a group of swordsman. ::Takes something out of the bag. It "stretches" out to full size. a blade at one end, and a smaller hook-style blade at the other.
Asano Nitobe: I will show you when you are ready. We will reconvene in 2 days to see your progress on the form. as for now, it grow close to duty hour for us both.
MoonshadowsToNEN: This is a slashing weapon... our spears are for stabbing... it will be different
MoonshadowsToNEN: In two days... sir

Asano Nitobe: ::Bows his head::
MoonshadowsToNEN: ::She again bows deeplhy... then stands relaxed::