Posted March 23, 2021, 2:44 a.m. by Lieutenant Katherine Prescott (Wing Leader (Pilot)) (Melissa Aragon)
Posted by Ensign Valkris MacLaren (Security Officer) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Preston Longstreet (Chief of Security) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
Posted by Lieutenant Katherine Prescott (Wing Leader (Pilot)) in Black Sparrow - Dinner is served…
Posted by… suppressed (1) by the Post Ghost! 👻SNIP
“If you stick around long enough, I’m sure something will entangle you. You would think my time in Starfleet would be filled with excitement, but OED has its own surprises.” Valkris stated as she took another sip.
“Also, when I tell you that story… I can suggest something rather strong. I can’t promise it won’t knock you down if you get carried away. You’ll likely need to just believe the wild ride it was. My half-brother won’t stop teasing me about how it’s impossible to take me anywhere without attracting trouble.” She joked lightly about the event then noticed Katherine’s glance around.
“I hope I’m not distracting you from something more urgent…” The half Klingon trailed off as she allowed the woman to answer.
–Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec
Katherine smiled. “Not at all. Just awaiting orders from the Captain. Or a complaint from a guest.” She laughed lightly. “And strong drink stories are always the best.” She winked to the woman in agreement.
Apollonia kept her ear toward the women talking.
“They do seem the on guard type. Isn’t that one yours?” She said nodding her head toward MacClaren.
Longstreet looked over. “Yea she is under my command but honestly I do not know her well.”
“Dear she is not bad looking. You should you have not pulled her in for a surprise inspection before.” Apollonia goaded him/
“Not my style and you know I only have eyes for you.” He answered.
However it did make him wonder why he had not taken the time to know more than a few details about the Ensign. Even though knowing much about every ensign under his command was not actually practical.
At this he moved off Apollonia and approached the two women. For her part Apollonia looked around for another mark to play.
“Ladies.” He said as he approached them.
Longstreet
As Longstreet approached, Katherine shifted her body slightly to keep the approaching man from blocking her view of the majority of guests. “Ahhh… Mr Longstreet, isn’t it? I hope everything is all right for you?” She didn’t make introductions because she guessed, in this limited location, the two security folks knew one another. It was handy to have a guest list at your fingertips at times. Their relationship within Security wasn’t known to her, but in space, folks were rarely ignorant of others in the ‘family’ of duties.
Katherine
Pilot“Not bad at all. Thank you.” Longstreet answered. “For a SF man I’m actually more land based. Not a big starship guy but the Sparrow is quaint. Not the massive ships we usually get stuck on. Ensign MacLaren. Nice to see you doing some R&R.”
Longstreet CoS
Valkris took a moment to glance around, her eyes spotted no one disgruntled and the Captain still drifted among his guests. He appeared to be enjoying himself, but she wondered if it was a masquerade rather than genuine. At the mention of strong drinks, she chuckled softly. The smile continued on her lips as she enjoyed the company.
Before she could comment, the corner of her vision picked up movement. Her mouth sealed shut and her attention zoned in on the subject. Chief of Security, Longstreet, wandered over. He had detached from Apollonia and decided to join them. She immediately relaxed when the unknown was revealed as Katherine addressed him first. Once he mentioned R&R, she decided to reply.“It’s interesting to see you here, sir. I didn’t think we would cross paths outside of duty.” Valkris couldn’t stop the formality from slipping in. Still, she was polite and casual with her tone to keep the mood light. Her mother had taught her enough to be approachable at least.
–Ensign Valkris MacLaren, Sec
((feel free to respond… I’m just gonna move us along a bit since CO is still LOA a bit longer))
At that moment, a bell like chime sounded and Katherine exhaled a sigh of relief. She glanced at the Security Chief and the young woman beside her. “Dinner is ready. If you’d like to go in, you will find your seats easily enough. I shall make sure everyone is accounted for and join you in a moment.” She nodded as a way to politely excuse herself from their conversation and made her way around the room making sure everyone was making their way into the dining room where name cards were placed at each seating area. Valkris, Longstreet and Apollonia were near one another close to one end of the table.
Katherine waited till everyone was seated and moved into the room. With her usual, casual smile, she headed for the end of the table closest Valkris and took her place opposite the empty end where Michael would join them soon.
She hoped.
“I sincerely apologize, everyone. The Captain had gone to see to a personal matter and will be joining us as soon as possible. He has asked us to please indulge and help ourselves.” She laughed lightly and added as an aside. “I think he hopes if we eat it all, he won’t be stuck with leftovers tomorrow. So, shall we not disappoint our host?” She opened her arms wide to indicate the food laid down the center of the table and nodded as she took her seat.
The center of the table held tidbits and morsels that encompassed all the species on board. From Klingon Ghagh, to Andorian Tea. From Earthen finger foods to Vulcan delicacies. All the servings were small and manageable in a way to make sampling and tasting a more enjoyable time.
Katherine nodded to those around her she had been speaking with moments ago and took a sip of her own serving of tea as a couple waiters came and took drink orders from those who didn’t still have drinks from the other room.
Katherine
Pilot
((filling in for Captain Mike))
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