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As promised (Sinclair)

Posted Feb. 5, 2019, 10:49 p.m. by Lieutenant Ush'ast Rah-Triton (Chief of Security) (Melissa Aragon)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Royal Sinclair (Counselor) in As promised (Sinclair)

Posted by Lieutenant Ush’ast Rah-Triton (Chief of Security) in As promised (Sinclair)

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Sinclair almost chocked on his food, but managed to wash it down before laughing. “Base… what? Oh no no no… Not at all. Rugby is a non-stop running and throwing game. No ‘netted bats’.” and he paused a second and said “Oh wait! You are thinking of lacrosse!” and then he chuckled some more. “Well, you have some research to do, it seems. But I think you’ll like it. It combines raw strength, finesse, and the ability to adapt to shifting conflict lines. Great sport.” and he took a drink. “You play anything?”

Sinclair, CNS

Sha didn’t exactly blush as much as her face just reddened. “Yes, lacrosse… Told you I had no idea.” As he explained his game, she laughed. “Strength, finesse and shifting combat lines… Sounds like a typical Klingon date.” She raised a curious eyebrow while watching his reaction. “Didn’t know you were that physical, Councilor.”

“Wasn’t always a Counselor, now was I?” he said with a smile.

She laughed and took another bite before continuing. “I don’t think I really play anything. I work, I spar, and… That’s about it.” As she said it out loud, it suddenly seemed very pathetic. But in her day day life it was just normal.

Sha
CoS

Sinclair’s brow furrowed in playful consternation. “Work, spar, and sleep? Oh no, no, no… that is a recipe for depression and boredom. You need something to engage in, to actually look forward to and enjoy. Not because it ‘fits’, but because it’s fun. For me, rugby. Love the game. Played when I was growing up. You know, I was actually offered a contract to play professionally?” The tone of his voice showed that he wasn’t bragging, he was just very excited. The fact that the man loved the game he was talking about was obvious.

Sinclair, CNS

She smiled and shook her head. “No you weren’t always a councilor. I remember.”

When he tsked her for lack of a social or active life outside work, she shrugged. “I look forward to the Holo deck spars. Fighting various enemies, or even myself, gives me insight and keeps me sharp.” Without realizing it, hey give almost sounded offended, like she was trying to defend her almost self imposed exile.

But it changed again and her face and vice eased up at hearing his excitement about the game. “Will you show me?” The words were before she realized it. Trying to recover, she looked down at her plate and shrugged. “I mean, I wouldn’t mind learning about it so at least I’ll know what your talking about.” She signed another but into her mouth suddenly feeling like maybe this ‘date’ has hadn’t been such a good idea without a much deeper background check into Sinclair. Then, at least, she’d have known about his love for a sport she’d barely heard of.

Sha
Cos

Sinclair pondered a moment and said “Sure. When do you normally spar on the holodeck? I can set up a training simulation, and then we can either play or watch a classic match, your call.”

Sinclair, CNS

The fact he didn’t laugh more at her, actually made her feel better. “I usually practice after second shift change in evening. Most folks are down for the night and the holos are easier to access. And I think I’d like to see a game before trying to play it.” She smiled and relaxed once more. Her eyes narrowed a moment and she slipped a hand to steal another morsel off one of his plates.

Sha
CoS

Sinclair nodded and said “Game watching it is. I have the perfect one. Old match, late twentieth century. Ireland versus England.” and he looked out the window as if remebering it. “I’m gonna spoil it a bit for you, though. England was favored by thirty-six points. They didn’t cover that. ” and he chuckled. As she reached for the morsel, a flash of a hand put his fork upright on the table directly in her path. Looking back at her he grinned and moved the fork. “You are gonna have to do better than that, Chief.” and he slid the plate a bit closer. “Try the bangers. The replicator actually does them ok.” and he handed her a fork.

Sinclair, CNS

Sha smiled and laughed. “Spoilers? I never pegged you for a naughty man.” She tsked him as she took the offered fork and tried the offered banger, setting it on her plate and handing the fork back. “But I should have guessed. Being the one who has to evaluate the misbehaving masses… surely you couldn’t stay a goody goody for too long.” She laughed and used her own fork and knife to slice into the sausage and take a bite. “Mmmmm this ‘is’ fairly good. I’m impressed. Perhaps I’ll get you to program my replicator for it. Course, that would mean dinner at my place some time. Just to be sure it’s made right.” She laughed and took another bite. “And perhaps we can watch that game while we test it.”

Sha
CoS


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