Lounge

[LtComBenNassis]

::Ben takes back the PADD from Jim::

"I haven't decided on a name yet, you're from Earth... any suggestions?" Ben asks as he looks up from his notes.

He eyes the inside of his mug and realizes it's time for a refill on his coffee. He quickly gets up and walks over to the replicator. He glances over and sees Crystal and the rest of the women talking and giggling.

"Women." he mumbles as he returns to the table with his coffee. He sits back down and looks up at Jim, "So, any ideas on a name?" he asks as he takes the first sip of his drink.

Ben resumes to read over his PADD and sips his coffee as the two contemplate a name for the historical battle.

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::He smirked to him:: D-Day... the day that so many put so much down... ::A realization seemed to dawn on him:: The day that the allies chose to give their all through the highest uncertainty... I'll... work on a name for you... not sure... ::He glanced at Ana across the hall... a look of determination coming across his face, then he looked at Ben:: Forgive me... but I just realized that I need to do something...let me know when you finish on that... we'll get together and run through it. And I'll work on a name... ::He looked over at Ana, then started moving towards her, stepping up behind her, wrapping his arms around her from behind, whispering in her ear for a moment, she nodded:: Excuse us Crystal... Jen... I need to talk to Ana...

(The following is a joint post for Analasa Sonhi and Jim Harsting)

::He then looked over at Jack:: Two waters please... ::He motioned over towards the table... He took her hand, and lead her over towards a table, and he watched her... for a moment:: With Crystal and Robert getting married... ::He began, a little apprehensive, he had been shielding his mind to the best of his ability, but he probably wasn't doing that well:: ... You know they're getting married, right?

::she nods, studying him:: Yeah... They haven't set a date, yet. ...You're not thinking... ::her statement was interrupted by the server bringing their drinks. She nodded a thank you and looked back to him:: That's not fair of me. Please finish.

::He smirked slightly, looking at her:: I don't want to wait too long... with war and death all around us... I want us to be together for as long as possible... our jobs create so many uncertainties... and well, my love for you is about the only certain thing I feel... I... was going to ask you later... but I decided... what better time than the present... ::He held her hand, moving to a knee:: Would you be my bride...? ::He smiled, though uncertain... he wasn't sure how she really felt about it... he reached into his pocket with a free hand, pulling out a nice sized ring, which seemed to be older... much older than one might anticipate::

::she was speechless, no matter what thoughts she had recieved from him. It took her a moment for her mind to clear and for her to nod her head:: Yes. ::somehow she manuevered herself to hug him:: Yes! Of course! ::she kissed him, a passionate one at that before letting up enough for him to put the ring on her. She never thought she could love anyone as much as she did at that moment::

::He smiled, a tear threatening to fill his eye as he put the ring on her, and kissed her passionately again, his arms encircling her, a few of the people in the lounge clapped, but he could care aless, his focus was 100% on her at that moment::

::she laughed as she heard people clapping, but ignored them, kissing him again and again, before finally pulling away and looking him in the eyes, whispering:: I love you.

::His eyes met hers, he smiled slightly:: I love you more. ::He leaned forward and kissed her again, then sobered slightly, taking her hand, looking at the ring:: This ring has been passed down for 8 generations through my family... ::He touched her face:: And we're the next. ::He smiled::

[FMar J Weslynes]

:: General Weslynes smiled as the couple got engaged. Not so long ago, she asked Jhonn to be her bond mate. She was very happy for them and wished them well, but well it was time to get back to work.::

:: She stood up walked over to the happy couple:: Ana and Jim I wish you both all the happiness in the universe. :: She hugged them both and then smiling walked back to the bar. ::

:: Finishing her ale she put the glass down.:: See all of you later. My desk calls me. :: Soft laugh as she walks out. ::

[radmcrystalstuart]

Crystal smiled at Jen as she walked out the door... it was aparent she had alot on her mind, wether work related or not and that it was best if she continued on her way towards her objective, however she couldnt let her leave without bidding farewell, "Have a great day Jen... dont work too hard." She took another sip of her coffee and watched Jen walk out.... then she made her way over to her two officers and tackled them both, "I knew it! I knew it! Oh im so happy for you two!"[/i][/color]

[Capt Jim Harsting (Ret)]

::He looked to Jen as she approached:: Thank you Jen... ::He smiled, wiping his eyes slightly on his sleeve, then looked to Ana adoringly::

::He laughed as he was about pounced and tackled by Crystal:: Hey take it easy! You got a lil one to watch for.

::He smirked then, looking to her:: You knew it huh? ::He looked back at Ana, taking her hand::

[analasasonhi]

Ana returned Jenina's hug, whispered a 'thank you' in her ear and was later pounced by Crystal which caused Ana to erupt in laughter. She also thanked Crystal for the congradulations and soon felt Jim take her hand. She gave his hand a little squeeze before responding to his statement::

"I told you before, we women know all... " She grinned and winked at them both.

[LtComBenNassis]

:: piles both PADDs on top of one another and places his coffee mug back in the replicator to be dissolved ::

Ben sneaks up behind Ana and Jim and whispers, "Congratulations you two lovebirds, be careful I hear he bites". Ben winks at Ana as he pats Jim on the back. He walks over to the counter and grabs a Bolian grapefruit and sticks it in his mouth.

As he turns around to walk out, he almost bumps into Crystal but stops short before knocking her over.

"Excuse me Admiral," Ben says as he pulls the fruit from his mouth, "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there". He looks down at the floor and then back up at her, "Well... have a good day". He nods to her and proceeds to walk out of the lounge to go back to his quarters.

[radmcrystalstuart]

Crystal smirked at the formalities and watched Ben walk out of the lounge...."Oh you're not getting away that easily...." She grabbed Ben by the back of his uniform and yanked him back, getting him in a head lock and started to give him a noogie as she laughed evily. "Thats what you get mister...." Completly messing up his hair as she proceeded with: Operation-NOOGIE.......

[LtComBenNassis]

::Ben pulls away from Crystal a little offended::

Ben tugs his tunic and fixes his hair. He opens his mouth to say something but all he can do is stutter.

He decides to stop talking and picks up his PADDs from the floor instead. He quickly glances at Crystal and looks back toward the direction of the floor. In a low soft voice Ben says, "Like I said before.... good day Admiral".

Ben quickly turns and walks out of the Lounge doors and heads back to his room. As he walks in he throws th PADDs on his bed and then runs his hands through his hair.

::sighs::

[radmcrystalstuart]

Crystal looked almost astonished and suprised at what just unfolded...She looked back at An and Jim. Thier expressions were as suprised as hers... "What was that all about?" She walked back over to a seat near the two and sat down, her back hurting her somewhat...[/i][/color]

[analasasonhi]

Ana curiously watched Ben walk away before Crystal came back towards them. She shrugged in response to her question.
"He needs some time alone... he'll talk when he sees fit." She then noticed Crystal's discomfront.
"I can return to sickbay and bring back some pain medication if you'd like."

[radmcrystalstuart]

Crystal shook her head and pondered, biting on her lower lip, "No... thanks An..I'll be allright." She grabbed a glass of water that was sitting before her and started to sip it and ate some crackers. She pondered why in the heck Ben did what he did... 'Do male Trills go through PMS?' she thought to herself... but then she quickly dimissed the thought as fast as it had entered her mind, 'No, thats rediculous...that boy is just as confuseing as he was back when we were attending the Academy....' she smirked and ate some more crackers...[/i][/color]

[GeneralWallace]

:: The General entered the Lounge, giving a nod to a few people he noticed.. which would be Crystal, Jim, and Ana. He then went to a vacent table, got out a PADD and began to work on some reports due.::

[FMar J Weslynes]

:: The General enters and takes a seat at a table near the VP. She smiled and nodded to everyone as she entered. She slept very lightly and felt as if she hadn't slept at all. Her mind would not stop last night. She would need a visitation soon or something. But, not a memorial, not yet maybe. Oh may the gods allow it, that he will be found. But there is still Jaruis. She shakes her head and then runs her fingers though her hair. She motions for a waiter and orders her breakfast. ::

:: When her coffee arrives, she begins to sip it cautiously. Looking at the padd she brought in she began to write on it. Then stopped turning it off, cussing softly in Betazoid she pushes the padd away. And begins to eat. ::

[CmdrCaylaStuart]

:::walks into the lounge and looks around for any familiar faces. Spotting her sister, Crystal, and An and Jim, she walks over to them:::

Hi y'all...mind if I join ya? I don't really know anyone else yet... :::looks at her sister warmly::: By the way, I hear congratulations are in order... :::leans down and gives her sister a big hug:::