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Diamond Star: A new start (Free for all)

Posted July 1, 2021, 9:37 p.m. by Civilian Runa Siff Edman (Counselor / Education Specialist) (Jennifer Ward)

Posted by Civilian Zhira (Casino Owner) in Diamond Star: A new start (Free for all)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Gravel Mardusk (Chief of Security) in Diamond Star: A new start (Free for all)

Posted by Civilian Runa Siff Edman (Counselor / Education Specialist) in Diamond Star: A new start (Free for all)
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Runa wanted a drink, and she couldn’t exactly go to Mike’s bar because then she’d have to open. And she had a few hours before she had to open the bar, and drinking alone was depressing. She was already depressed enough. She walked through the door and looked at the Trill host, “The bar please.” She took note of the Gorn and found him to be diminutive compared to her her usual green skinned companion. She had a fleeting thought to take bets on who would win between the two and quickly squashed it. She’d had enough of bets and dares for awhile. Right now she desperately needed to find a way to get home, someone to watch Mike’s bar, and make lesson plans and finish the counseling reports. All at the same time. So why was she out looking for a drink? Because she needed to take a step back and get some perspective, and the one person she would talk to about it, was still on duty at the moment.
Runa Edman

The young trill nodded and lead her to the red curtain. The room was fairly quiet, which was common for the time of day. The normal patrons tended to arrive alter to spend the night gambling.

As soon as Runa reached the bar the Caitain behind it looked her up and down “So what can I get you” she said handing Runa a drinks menu. The menu was extensive drinks from every corner of the galaxy alcoholic and non alcoholic. Andorian ale, Andorian tea, blood wine, mead and a few names many wouldn’t recognise. “Although judging by that dark cloud above your head. I’d say you want something with a kick. Am I right?” she asked her voice was silky smooth with seductive undertones.

Zhira (Diamond star owner)

Runa took the menu and glanced through it. She perused the mead list but found nothing that grabbed her attention. She glanced up at the Caitain bar tender and set the menu down. “Actually, I want something to remind me home. How about a non-alcoholic Gløgg.” Runa paused considering, “Actually I probably don’t have enough time for you to mull that. So let’s go with Briska apple cider strawberry and rhubarb.”
Runa Edman

The Catian laughed softly “Well i guess you didn’t read the whole menu.” she said pointing to a small paragraph on he last page it said ‘specialist drink available on request’. “Give me a couple minutes” she said before walking away form the bar and going behind a door.

Runa started to explain that there was a whole case in storage she could pull from but the Catian woman was already gone, so she simply called, “Thanks” to the retreating figure.

While the Catian was gone another person approached the bar “So you’re Runa Edman. I recognize you from you personnel file. Councilor, teacher and temporary owner of that punk bar down the corridor. That is certainly a lot of hats to wear” Zhira said her tone was alluring a common trait of Orion women.

“I assume Camri is getting you a specialized drink. I do hope we have it. I try to stock as may verities as I can. Of course if you need or want anything specific I’m sure I’ll get it for you. One way or the other” she added after she took a seat. her motions where effortless and graceful.

Zhira (Casino owner)

“It’s in the replicator files, and if she really wants the real thing, there is a case in storage for the lounge. My sister and I ordered a case for ourselves,” Runa smiled, “I try not to make things difficult....often.” Runa turned fully on the stool to face the woman as she sat down. “And you are Zhira owner of this establishment. I expect I will seeing you and your staff in the counseling office, briefly, over the next week.” She laughed then, “Oh don’t let Big Mike or the security chief catch you calling me the owner. The chief will toss me in the brig for ‘theft’ and there is no telling what Big Mike would do to me. Let’s say ‘guardian’ is the more appropriate term. But at the moment I am wearing none of those hats.”
Runa

“Looks like you won’t have to.” came a familiar rumbling-bass of a voice. Mardusk walked up to sit, glared at the delicate looking barstools, and the decided it best to stand next to Runa. He looked at the Orion woman before looking back at his friend. “Bubbles gets here in three hours.” he said, a hint of tired frustration in his voice. “Your sister better be doing good for Mike, Runa. And I hope you’re packed. One more confirmation and you are on a runabout.” He looked at Zhira and said “You got real beer in this place? Or just ‘mixologist cocktails and craft beer’ garbage?”

Mardusk

Runa turned quickly at the sound of the voice. Really it wasn’t fair the man could move that quietly. Of course it was probably a habit of his profession. And it would be HILARIOUS to watch him sneak up on someone else. She laughed, “Well I could probably argue that Mike owns the bar, Revna is married to him, so they both own it and I’m Revna’s legal proxy so therefore in a round about, convoluted, totally not legitimate way I own the bar. But that doesn’t last for even as long as it takes to say that. So we’ll stick with ‘guardian’ of Mike’s Place.” There was something about Bubbles that bothered Mardusk, but Runa wasn’t Revna and she had no idea what it was. She turned so she was facing him. “Yes I’m packed, and I really owe you for helping me. Seriously, it means a lot.” Runa of course knew who the senior staff on board was but didn’t know them. In the last two month she’d gotten to know Mardusk and considered him a friend. “Hey now, you know Revna. She’s doing as much good for him as he is for her. Come on, you saw the vid too!”

Zhira stood up and walked round behind the bar “Depends what you mean by proper beer Lieutenant commander. Do you mean something akin to the rot gut they serve at Mikes place? Or something that could knock you on you backside? Or do you mean something that was brewed with traditional techniques?” she asked as she reached for a stein and a bottle from under the bar.

“Either way” she said pouring the thick brown liquid into the stein “This should cover it” she said passing the stein over. Zhira knew how strong it was after all when you come across a beer that was 150% proof and with an ABV of 70%. You tended to take notice and she made sure she stocked some. so far only her bouncer could handle it but maybe the COS could.

“Oh and by the way, my bouncer can sit comfortably on these stools. their stronger then they look, so you can sit down. Wouldn’t want our security chief to be scared of a stool now would we” she added he had been antagonistic to her so she saw no reason not to be so with him.

Zhira (Diamon Star owner)

Runa snorted, her bouncer wasn’t nearly the specimen that Mardusk was. And maybe it was something about Orion culture, or maybe, more likely, Runa was on edge with everything going on at home, but Runa was irritated. “Or maybe he just has good manners.” She looked from Mardusk to Zhira, “I do not want to see the two of you in my counseling office.” She hopped off the stool. “I think Camri was right, this dark cloud needs somewhere less…glitzy, just charge the drink to me. 3 hours isn’t long to wrap up loose ends. I’m for the rot gut. You want something worth drinking, Mardusk, you know where I’ll be.” Runa headed out the door, Bubbles had a reputation for legit crazy and Runa wanted to make sure she left the bar the way Mike had handed it over to her. Runa had never met the woman and had no idea if the media portrayal was all hype or real. But Mike had trusted her with the bar and he had now given the control to Bubbles, but Runa was still in charge for another 3 hours.
Runa, too many hats


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