Posted Feb. 1, 2021, 6:12 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Preston Longstreet (Chief of Security) (Sidney Parker)
Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
Posted by Lieutenant Katherine Prescott (Wing Leader (Pilot)) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
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Apollonia waited to see the reply of the Captain. She was interested in this man’s true motivations. everyone it seemed on OED had a separate set of priorities and it seemed they were usually well into the gray zone. Just the way she preferred it.
Apollonia
As Katherine glanced around the room, she heard the exchange between her companion and the woman. So the woman liked grey areas and the Captain was aware that they existed. This was going to be an interesting voyage. The woman, well she wanted something, no doubt. Whether it was simply the Captain, because of Katherine’s possessiveness of him, or something more, she wasn’t sure. But no one went thru this much trouble for nothing. She was going to keep an eye on this, Appolonia. She didn’t need hormones or wily ways to find out things. And in time, she had no doubt she would find out more about the elegant woman who set her hackles on edge. So pretty, so sure, so confident. And with an ability to command those around her to look… it was a deadly combination and one she kept to herself as something she wished she possessed.
Katherine
Pilot(suddenly feeling like an ugly duckling and very out of her element)
Longstreet watched the watchers as well. This was playing out to be a game amongst the female persuasion as many times it does. Woman being much better at the subtle game of behind the scenes politics and intrigue. Maybe Apollonia would meet her match in this group. He almost hoped so.
Longstreet
” Darling.” Apollonia called out to Longstreet. “What an interesting cruise you have taken me on.”
Longstreet smiled and tipped his glass toward her. He knew she was just adding him in to strengthen her role she was playing and for now he was happy to play along. He waited for the Captain to make his way over to him. He had a role to play as well and this one was SF related.
Longstreet and Apollonia
Realizing the conversation between Appolonia and the Captain was likely one better suited for two, she nodded and smiled to then both and excused herself on the grounds of checking the other guests.
In truth, the woman made her hair’s stand up in warning. She never considered herself the jealous type, and certainly not over someone she hardly knew. But despite that, she’d found herself far more possessive feeling about the Captain than she probably had a right to. She had stepped away before crossing a line Michael might not have wanted her to cross. After all, he hadn’t acted like a man laying claim to her. So she should know better, herself.
Stopping here and there to get folks, she eventually found her way to Valkris. Making sure she wasn’t interrupting, she smiled. “Welcome aboard the Sparrow I trust you’re finding everything to your satisfaction? Can I offer you a drink? Dinner will be served very soon.” She wanted everyone to feel special this trip. Michael had his reasons for the soiree and she didn’t want to mess it up.
Katherine
PilotValkris had drifted off from Dawson as she mingled with the other guests. While not a professional at it, she managed to make some conversation and hint at her awkward nature. It likely explained why a few avoided her completely. Most still held the assumption a half Klingon was violent and lacked certain delicate qualities. Not an assumption without some evidence, she thought to herself.
Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard a female voice address her. She lowered her glass from her lips and turned to her conversation partner. The woman could be summarized in a few words. Dark-haired with blue highlights, blue eyes, and athletic shape. Valkris stored the information away for later.
No use in lying about her enjoyment of the occasion. “It is a lovely party, but I will admit I’m feeling like a Targ in water.”
–Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec
Katherine smiled in sympathy. “I know what you mean. I would certainly feel more comfortable in a flight suit shooting up alien space craft. But for whatever reason, Fate decided we needed to be here tonight. I am glad you came.” She nodded and grinned. “I’m Katherine, by the way. Hostess, I suppose, and your guide for the trip should you need anything. I trust you found your quarters all right? I know they are small but it’s not for long.” She knew some of the guests had been seeking more lavish quarters. But it was a one night trip and most would be doing no more than sleeping in the beds provided. The tour of the ship and the space they were flying in were Michael’s main agenda. This was an information trip, not a pleasure cruise.
Katherine
Pilot/Hostess“Valkris and it feels good not to be alone at least,” Valkris commented.
Immediately her mind noticed the woman’s nervous energy but didn’t comment on it. It wouldn’t change anything. Casually Valkris took a sip of her drink and noted it tasted milder and sweeter than Klingon blood wine. It reminded her of a mellow version of Kanar. Content with her choice, she continued the conversation, addressing each thing one by one.
“I’m still learning the layout, but it shouldn’t take long. I was always a quick study for things that mattered. It makes being a Starfleet officer easier.” She held a hint of pride in her voice over that matter.
“From your statement, you don’t usually host such events. While I don’t believe in Fate, I do believe we make our own choices in life. Whatever caused you to consider being a hostess for something like this?” A curiosity edged into her voice as she inquired about the motives that lead to this.
–Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec
By this time Longstreet had pulled Apollonia away from the rest.
“Breathe at least. You woudl think they all had latinum in their pants pockets.” He told her.
“Oh don’t be jealous. I am just getting the law of the ship. Who is who. Anyway anything I get on them I am sure you can use.” She answered.
“Well maybe but this is a sly group. They are not easy pickings and honestly I prefer you did no picking at all.” He said back.
“I’m all yours dear. Mind and body but a girl has to play.” She cooed at him.
Longstreet
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