Posted by Gamemaster Maniacal Mother Hen (GamesMaster) in VIP Shuttle 1 Arrival - Main Sim (attn Team 1)
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Bucky grinned as the remaining officers boarded the shuttle and he stepped on board. “Right, that’s us full, the others will just have to wait for the next one.” he said as he slid into the pilot’s seat as the door closed and he started the launch sequence. With the exception of Ensign Bob, they all looked positively miserable so he thought he should try and lighten the mood a bit. He did briefly contemplate releasing some laughing gas in the cabin but he thought that might have crossed the line so instead tapped a few buttons on his console. Moments later some old school Australian pop music was blaring over the speakers. Ensign Bob happily started to nod his head in time to the music as he took a beer out of the cooler. Bucky gave the young Ensign a high five, “Wooooo! Go for it mate! We’re gonna have a ripper of a time!” he exclaimed as they shot out of the shuttlebay and sped towards the planet.

Bucky tapped a few more buttons as he put in the preprogrammed route and set it to autopilot then swung his chair round to face the away team. “So how come you lot are so serious then? We’ve got some time before we arrive, how about a game mates?” he asked with a mischievous grin.

Mother Hen

“Let’s see…we get a random invitation to a party on a world, and they request we come down. I’m sorry, but to me I’m seeing nothing but mysterious circumstances.” Aaron said, standing to the rear of the shuttle. “So I’m not going to relax until I can return to the ship alive.”

Aaron Michaels, XO

James smiled at the young man’s enthusiasm and at the first officer’s suspicions “Don’t worry lad, mysterious circumstances are in the job description” He said as he opened a drink that he himself had brought with him “Those are the best kinds of party invitations. If experience has taught me anything it’s that an open mind makes anything and everything much more fun”

CSO

Everyone was where they needed to be and things were going as planned. The shuttle had arrived in time and the shuttle was prepped and en route. The noise of enjoyment filled the shuttle cabin and all of the Constellation’s crew were ready for some rest and relaxation.

A few moments later a masculine human voice began to burst out of the shuttle’s speakers. It was Chris the Constellations Captain. =^= Constellation to away team one this is your captain with a few words of wisdom. I only have a few rules that I want you to abide by when you are participating in this mission and they are as follows. Rule 1 have fun. Rule 2 set a good example for not only yourself and the Constellation but for the United Federation of Planets as well. Rule 3 look after each over. That is all Away team have fun and I look forward to seeing you all upon your return. Captain out =^=

Johnson, CO

James smiled at the XO and gave the pilot a friendly wink “Have fun, Captains orders” He exclaimed joyfully to the shuttle crew “and if fun is not to be had no worries I have remedies against that” He said patting the bag he was carrying as one would a beloved pet.

CSO

Cross stood by in the shuttlebay as the first team boarded. He knew he would be boarding with the Captain when the shuttle came back, which suited him fine. He was content to be with the Captain to provide security for him. It was his duty after all.

Cross COS

Bucky chuckled as they headed on the predetermined course to the planet and pulled out a deck of cards. Checking the autopilot was working correctly he rummaged around in his glove box and plucked a set of worn poker chips out and plonked them on the console.

“Right then mates, who’s up for a bit of Texas holdem?” he grinned as he shuffled the cards.

Mother Hen

Michael couldn’t help but smile. When in Rome… He tapped the table the way card players do. A subtextual ‘deal me in.’

-Lt(j.g.) Michael Jameson, CE

James joined the officers “So what are the stakes? Steaks?” The scientist asked sipping his frothy cold beer. He halfmindedly fondled his bag with his empty hand as he lowered it to his side.

CSO

Aaron shrugged, “hopefully edible.” He said, gesturing to be dealt in to the card game. “Who’s prepared to lose?”

Aaron Michaels, XO

“Who has anything to loose?” Harry asked

-Harry

“Yer still wearing pants aint ye?” James said with a sardonic smile “Come on doctor, take a seat”

CSO

Bucky chuckled as he started dealing the cards out, keen to make some new friends. He peered at their faces as he placed the deck down and wondered if any of them had a tell. He had always found it a good way to learn about someone’s true character by gambling with them. He took a quick peek at his own cards then focussed his attention on the others as they looked at their hands.

He took a long sip of his beer as he studied his opponents carefully. “Who’s in then mates?” he asked cautiously.

Mother Hen

“I suppose at least Jameson, Commander Micheals and myself,” James said looking around the shuttle for another player. Four players felt like to few, five was the perfect number in his mind.

CSO