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The Parthenon - Welcome party for Commanding Officers (Tag: Everyone)

Posted May 20, 2021, 3:14 p.m. by Lieutenant Benjamin Grey (Chief Medical Officer) (Hjortur Ingi)

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“Ahhh, counselor, nice to see you again.”

Marishka smiled politely from one to the other making certain not to bare her teeth. It was true that she oozed sensuality but this wasn’t a Klingon mating ritual.

Rising to her feet she smoothed the gold Grecian garb, bowed, then saluted to the women around her.

“Good evening ladies. I am so glad to see all of you here and to welcome our new Captain in such splendid fashion. May I gat any of you a drink? Our bar and restaurant are at your service.”

  • Marishka

—Anaar, XO

“Something along the lines of Hot Cocoa would be lovely,” Jennifer said to Marishka. She noticed the box on the bar but, not knowing the context of it being there, didn’t remark on its presence. “Thank you for coming up with this little shindig, it was a good idea.”

Benjamin arrived a little after Kingston, on the way from his quarters to the lounge he kept fussing over his hair, neat as it was he had the distinct impression that on lock kept popping up. It was entirely his imagination but when the doors slid open he was once more in the middle of rubbing on hand less than calmly over his head. He put on a polite smile and entered the longue.

Dr. Grey - CMO

Wallace, CO

Marishka hopped off the bar stool and flitted around behind the bar for a few minutes. Soon she presented a flawless dirty martini and cozy cup of coacoa with a mound of whipped cream on top and a small extra saucer on the side because one could never have enough whipped cream.

When the door opened she glanced up and smiled at Ben.

“Good evening. Should I have the usual brought for you?” she asked picking up the box on the bar and walking towards the Captain.

  • Marishka

“Good evening Ben,” Janna said with a smile. While not quite friends, last names and ranks off duty with someone you’d been in the proverbial trenches with just never sat well with her. “I’ll have a Samarian Sunset.” While Janna did have a regular drink, this one was starting to come close to one.

Jenn received the cocoa with a grateful nod, holding the cocoa in her hands for a little while, just absorbing the warmth. There was a soft expression of comfort and nostalgia on her face as she took a sip from the hot drink, pulling away with an almost experienced wince. It was just a little too hot. She chuckled, then glanced around to make sure she wasn’t making a scene, looking a little embarrassed. Jenn glanced up at Marishka and gave the woman a grateful smile. “It’s just like how my dad used to make it,” she muttered.

Wallace, CO

Marishka bowed slightly, box still in hand.

“Excellent. I’m so glad to hear that.”

She tool a seat next to the new Captain and opened the box to reveal the gift Hammor had given her. The beautiful bottle of Napoleonic brandy sat regally within.

“This was given to me earlier and I really do wish LtCdr Hammor had stayed around. I would have loved to raise a glass with him as well but, it seems very fitting to christen your Captaincy with a glass if you’d like. Or I could add a drop to that lovely cocoa.” she said politely.

Truthfully Hammor’s actions frustrated Marishka but this had nothing to do with the Captain and she really didn’t feel like sharing her problems on that subject yet. Perhaps she would have a chance to speak with Stark this evening.

  • Marishka

Jenn glanced at the well crafted bottle, reading the label. “Ah, I see. I appreciate the gift, but I’m afraid I’ll have to pass on the raising of glass,” she gave Marishka a smile. “I don’t drink brandy,” she explained. Jenn really didn’t do much in the way of alcohol. Rum and eggnog was pretty much the only thing she drank with alcohol in it, and that was only once or twice a year, at Christmas time.

Wallace CO

On the other side of Wallace, Tello leaned forward and looked past her to Marishka. She held up the drink, “This is perfect, by the way. Haven’t had a martini quite so…flawless in a long time. Thank you.”

She busied herself looking around at the officers there, trying to put faces and names together. After the conversation between their hostess and Captain petered out, Anaar leaned a little closer to Jennifer. “You know, I’m something of a clothes horse who enjoys shopping to the extreme. If you need some help picking out a new wardrobe that suits your new position, I’d be happy to help.”

—Anaar, XO

“That might be a good idea,” Jenn said, grateful. “My clothes are fine for casual wear, but I think I’m going to replicate myself some dress shirts for parties like this. Something a little fancier than a t-shirt. We didn’t really do fancy parties like this at my previous post.” The closest to a party they’d ever got was a pizza party they threw for Captain Talyn on his birthday, she reflected.

Wallace CO

Marishka nodded and waited patiently for the chatter to finish. While she waited, she put the brandy back in it’s box and closed it.

“Well then, I will be certain to have egg nog at Christmas for you. Your shopping adventure sounds like a lot of fun. Let me know if you need a third ladies or if you need anything else this evening.” she said rising to go.

Marishka planned to open that lovely bottle later so took the box with her.

  • Marishka

Anaar raised her brows. “Hey, I’m all for a ladies day out. Mimosas for breakfast, fashion shows and champagne for lunch and spending for the fun of it. I have no objection to inviting Marishka to join us. What do you think, Captain?”

“As long as I have an alcohol free version of those mimosas and champagne, I’m down,” Jenn replied with a small grin.

Stark appeared at the bar dressed in his customary black leather. Turning to Wallace and Anaar he bowed slightly, “Congratulations” he said simply his dark eyes glinting in the lighting of the bar.

Stark Nightstalker CIO

Tello looked over at the CIO and felt a smile at the corner of her lips. “Thank you, Cmdr.” She liked him. Their conversation about her spastic abilities had established a bond, even if it was only one sided. With any luck, Tello hoped to build on that one meeting to a place where they both felt comfortable with each other.

—Anaar, XO

“Thank you, Stark,” Jenn smiled at the Caitian, her eyes sparkling. This party was turning out quite well.

Janna had taken up a stool at the bar, legs crossed at the knee, her stretchy turquoise jersey skirt draped neatly over her legs. She flashed Stark a smile, letting him greet the new command staff.

~Janna Kingston, CNS

Wallace, XO

“Did someone say Ladies Night Out? I need to be in on this!” Izzy exclaimed as she stepped up to the XO and CNS. She had come in and slipped into the conversation more easily than she would have a few years ago. Growth. She had it. Izzy had dressed for a party, wearing a strappy top with thick horizontal stripes of fabric that draped nicely to where the blouse met her black skirt. The stripes were dark colors of the rainbow and shimmered subtly in the lighting of the lounge. The black skirt had a jagged looking asymmetrical hem and was shorter than she had ever worn in the presence of the crew. Her legs were clad in tights and the booties she wore were leather and had a sturdy heel. Her makeup was tasteful and minimal as was her silver jewelry. Her curls were down and far too long for her taste. She kept meaning to get it cut but Izzy often forgot when she found free time.

Delaney, CoS

Benjamin had taken a seat at the bar and was quietly nursing a drink, listening to conversations as they went on, conversations about clothes were not overly interesting but few things not related to his work or drinking interested him at the moment, he gave the new arrival a friendly nod and returned to his drink.

Dr. Grey - CMO


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