Lounge

[FMar J Weslynes]

:: Jen sat there her mind had drifted to the last time she was with Jhonn. And the memories while slightly sad brought some peace to her mind and heart. It was getting close to another time of visitation. Maybe this time I will return to Betazed for it. ::

:: Then her mind drifts to Jarius. And she is again filled with sadness. Where is he and when will he return? Have they found a cure? She then sighs deeply and wonders why the gods have chosen to do this. ::

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::Jim smirked ever so slightly:: Ana and I... are doing fine. ::He looked at his glass, which was now empty.:: We've both been stuck working a lot though... In fact I think in a few I might go down to sickbay to see her... ::Thinking of her, his eyes seemed to be looking beyond what they were looking at, his voice softened slightly, and a slight smile graced his face... yup, he was in love::

[SelilaJarias]

((Joint post between Crystal Stuart and Selila Jarias))

The doors to the lounge opened. After a few seconds, Selila finnaly made her way around the corner and through the doorway. There was a very cautious look about her as if she was anticipating any possibly outcome. Despite this she held herself with great poise, showing an aura of confidence. Her eyes took in the whole room and she recognised two faces... she walked up to the feminine one..."Good Evening, Admiral..."[/i]

Crystal turned to see one of her new Marines, Selila Jarias. Most certainly one of the most unusual officers she had met, in character and in personal background from what her file said. She smiled warmly at her.

"Evening, Selila...Im glad you have started to get about and explore...." She had known this was her first transfer after completing the academy...[/color][/i]

Selila had finally finished assimilating into her old fleet when she was issued transfer orders to this new one... and it was new from what she heard. Just formed not too long ago... some officers knew each other, some felt as lost as she did... but no matter. This was what they all signed on for, and her debt to the Federation was matched by no other... she owed her life to them and would repay it in full by her service or death there of.

"Yes, I thought it would be in my best interest to familiarize myself with all of the differant sections and areas...." She spoke with a very elegant dialect but also somewhat reserved as her eyes still scanned the room. [/i]

Crystal tried to help socialize her a little and introduced Selila to the officers around her, "Selila... may I introduce you to General Jenina Weslynes...." The general smiled and nodded... "Captain Jim Harsting, he will be serving with us on the Vindicator...." Jim followed the trend that the General had set, smiling and acknowledging the new arrival. "...and General John Wallace. He will be with us as well on the Vindi" Gesturing to John on the other side of Jen. [/i][/color]

Selila noded and let a subtile smile emerge as she greeted General John Wallace. "We have already met, Ma'am." [/i]

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::Jim broke from his stupor, glancing at the newcomer... he offered a slight smile, nodded, and glanced at Crystal... Jack refilled his glass, he he started sipping at it, his mind started wandering back off slightly, thinking about Ana... ::

[LtComBenNassis]

::walks into lounge::

Ben, with PADDs in hand, moves toward the replicator. Engulfed in his work, he focuses on his reports not paying attention to what's around him..

"Raktigino, Hot", Ben says sternly.

He quickly grabs his Klingon coffee and moves toward an empty table in the corner. He plops his PADDs down in front of him and sips his drink as he looks out the window.

::stretches back in his chair and sighs in relaxation::

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::Jim saw Ben enter, and slowly stood, looking to Crystal:: Be right back... ::He spoke, and moved over towards Ben:: Ben... what're you doing bringing work here? You aughta relax. ::He smirked, sitting down at his table, his drink in hand::

[LtComBenNassis]

::Ben looks over and smiles::

"It actually isn't work, it's a new holo novel I'm creating. It's based on a war experienced on Earth over 200 years ago called...... World War II ... I think," Ben replied as he hands over one of his PADDs to Jim. He ponders to himself trying to remember the details of a war from a world he didn't come from.

Ben takes a sip of his Raktigino and resumes reading his other PADD. He places his mug down and looks back at Jim.

"The scenario is you're a soldier of the Allied forces and you storm a beach called.....," Ben says as he scrolls down the PADD. He continues "Normandy! You have guns blaring at you and the rest of your platoon is tryin to make it across the beach and secure it so reinforcements can arrive."

Ben hands his other PADD to Jim and waits for Jim's reaction to his new project.

"Would you like to join me once it's done?" Ben asks Jim eagerly, looking for another comrad to share in his adventure.

[Analasa Sonhi]

Ana casually strolled in and made a beeline to the replicators. Upon recieving her order, she spotted Jim and Ben in thier corner and wandered over there with a smile on her face.
"Gentlemen."
She gave Ben a friendly squeeze on his shoulder and leaned over to give Jim a quick kiss on the lips.
"I'll let you two have your quality time alone together." She winked and made her way back over to Jenina, Crystal, John, and a woman whom she didn't recognize. She took the closest available seat and offered a smile and a nod as she acknowledged each of them. "General Wallace... General, ma'am... Admiral... Ma'am. " She waved the bartender away as he came to take her order.
"How is everyone doing, today?" She took a sip out of her cup as she awaited their answer.

[FMar J Weslynes]

:: Jen came out of her thoughts as she heard her name mentioned. And looking at the officers she smiled. It was a great feeling seeing them arrive and knowing that soon the United Forces would be in full swing.::

Hello. :: Smiling at the officers near her. :: I trust your all well and your trip here was a pleasant one. I'm doing well Ana. Been very busy lately and that's good. Ana thank you so much for beginning your work even before arriving. Your former Co from the other fleet didn't pay you enough justice.

::looking at Selina Jarias:: We haven't meet yet, I am General Weslynes. :: Extends her hand. :: Your record is one to be proud of. But, then you are a Marine so it doesn't surprise me at all. We green shirts are know for that. ::Soft laugh :: I look forward to having you here.

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::He nodded as he looked over the Holoprogram:: The largest naval to land invasion ever... One of the darkest times in Human history... ::He glanced at Ben, smirking, making a few mods:: D day... you may want to incorporate these... will make it a little more realistic... :

:He handed Ben the Pad back:: Ana must've gotten off her shift... ::Then she entered, going to the replicator, he grinned slightly:: Yeah, let me know once you have it done. ::He turned as Ana came over, giving Ben a friendly hug, and kissed her once she came to him::

I'll be over in a moment dear. ::He smirked as she walked over to the others. He looked back to Ben:: What you planning on calling this program?

[GeneralWallace]

:: He looked up, seeing Selila. Nodding and giving a slight smile.:: Indeed we have.. but good to see you again, Selila.

[SelilaJarias]

::looking at Selina Jarias:: We haven't meet yet, I am General Weslynes. :: Extends her hand. :: Your record is one to be proud of. But, then you are a Marine so it doesn't surprise me at all. We green shirts are know for that. ::Soft laugh :: I look forward to having you here.

Selila nodded and shook the hand of the general firmly, "Thank you General, I apreciate your kind statements." Their hands release and she turns her attention back on the other familiar face... [/i]

:: John looked up, seeing Selila. Nodding and giving a slight smile.:: Indeed we have.. but good to see you again, Selila.

The smile still remained as she gestured to a seat beside John, "Mind if I join you this evening?" [/i]

[GeneralWallace]

:: He glanced over to the seat.:: Oh, no, of course not, I could always use some company.. :: He then pulled out the chair for her.::

[SelilaJarias]

((Joint post between Selila Jarias and John Wallace))

Selila made her way towards the seat and sat down, "Thank you...how are you this evening?" [/I]

:: Wallace gave a slight shrug.:: Well.. can't complain a whole lot.. just been relaxing.. and yourself?

She looked around and tried to settle into her seat, still feeling very awkward about her surroundings..."Getting used to my new home. If that's what you can call all of this.." She let out a sigh and started to drink one of the complimentary glasses of water already sitting out on the bar countertop. She set the glass back down and looked back towards John, "What was the name of that holodeck program? So I can remember for future purposes...." [/I]

:: He took a sip of his scotch, then set it back onto the bar top..:: It is Wallace 6788. :: Thinking for a moment.:: Do you like your new.. home.. so far?

Selila sat there for a moment and thought... she really couldn't come up with a definite answer, "I'm not sure... everything is still all new to me. There are some things I like.... but others...I reserve judgement." [/I]

:: Giving a slight nod.:: Well.. I'm sure within a days everything will be old news..

She sighed once more, running her finger over the rim of her glass, "It took me 4 years to get used to my old fleet... its been only 4 days for me here..." [/I]

Well.. I'll do my best to help you along.. and make it take a lot less than four years.. :: He took up his drink, sipped it, and then placed it back down.::

"Would you like to possibly finish that holodeck program from the other day? I would like to see how it ends." She sipped her water. [/I]

:: Raising a slight brow, and thinking to himself for a moment.:: Actually.. to be honest.. I don't really have an ending for it.. never thought I'd need one..

She became curious, "The program doesn't have an ending?" [/I]

Nah.. I just always used it as a setting.. a place.. I mean I could always put an ending in.. don't know if I could do it myself, though.

"I would be more than willing to help with that... I enjoyed that program." [/I]

Well.. seeing how all we're doing is sitting here.. want to go finish it now?

Selila smiled and gestured her hand towards the door, "Please lead the way... I am still learning the layout." [/I]

:: He also smiled. After standing up, he offered his hand to help her up.:: It's just a little while from here.

She took his hand to help herself from her seat and let him dictate their direction. [/I]

:: They then exited the lounge and began to the holodecks.::

[radmcrystalstuart]

Crystal saw An walk in the lounge and she smiled. "There's my doctor!" She giggled and grabbed another strawberry. "How are you this fine evening An?" She noticed Ben and Jim mullin around looking at a few PADDs. "Go over there and claim your boy before he get's too consumed in some plot to do boyish things..." She giggled and took another bite out of the strawberry as she noticed John and Selila walking out of the lounge. She spoke somewhat under her breath, "Now where are they headed off to..."[/i][/color]