- , Mission #

"Out of Beta"

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<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: boards the... what'

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: enters the holodeck, wearing something warm, assuming the weather is authentic ::

:: walks in with T'Kirr, dressed in a tuxedo with a long overcoat ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: walks in behind others on all fours, sniffing the air out of habit ::

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: walks into the holodeck, wearing the least festive thing possible: traditional Vulcan robes in tan and pale green shades.::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: rubs a hand down the softness of her chinille sweater, wondering at the fabric :: Blackthorne : This is a curious material. And where are we?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: boards the... what's it called again? Oh, yeah, elevator... to the top floor of the hotel where they are having the party, dressed in a tux. Still more comfortable than his dress uniform ::

:: hangs up the overcoat upon noting the warmth in the bubble atop the hotel :: This is New York City on Earth.

:: leads her over to the side :: T'Kirr: And that is Times Square.

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

Blackthorne: I am familiar with the city. This will have an excellent view, however, of Earth's religious proceeding of one year to the next?

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: keeps the sweater, not feeling the urge to shed it despite the temperature ::

T'Kirr: Well, it's hardly religious, just fun. They lower that giant crystal ball over the course of the last minute of the year.

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: notes T'Lira's dress and finds its familiarity pleasant, freeing her to give her attention to everything else ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

Blackthorne: Ah, yes. Fun.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: bounds over to the edge of the roof straight away :: We're up high!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: walks into the holodeck with a nervous lipsticked smile, wearing red kitten heels and a gauzy red dress that hits just above her knees in the front and flutters away behind her at a slightly greater length, fastened at the waist with a wide jeweled belt. She is carrying a tray of the famous Wright family rumballs. ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: enters with Wright, in the laced-bodice forest green dress she bought on Calaphaltra, trimmed in white lace with gold accents, looking like she belongs in a fantasy game ::

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: takes the opportunity to observe a city she has never been in and promptly decides she will visit it next time she is on Earth. It appears... fascinating. ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: bound up to Blackthorne and sits respectively :: Blacktorne: Sir? Permission to make noise here?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: Arrives on the roof, ready to party. He looks around at everyone assembled and smiles to himself. It's so nice to take an evening off with the crew to ring in the new year ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: looks over at Kate, smiles nervously, and takes a rumball off her own tray and pops it in her mouth ::

:: smiles at Kuari :: Granted! Enjoy yourself.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

Lexy: :: recognizes the place :: This is New York!

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: squeaks in joy and runs to the side of the roof again ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kate: It is, isn't it?

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: smiles knowingly to herself :: Yes, I had a good shore leave here once.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: walks over to the edge of the building to look out :: Self: It sure is beautiful. Humans do know how to make a city.

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: can hear the roar of people "celebrating" down below ::

Jack Cahalan>

:: arrives at the scene with a tray of drinks of various sorts, and a single-malt set aside for the Admiral :: Here you are, sir.

Jack: Thanks, Jack, just what I wanted.

Jack>

Drinks anyone?

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kate: You'll have to tell me about it sometime. Shall we meander over to the bar?

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: bellows loudly off the edge ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: nods eagerly :: Lexy: Perhaps that will help you relax a bit, yes? :: smirks ::

:: sips at the scotch ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: walks over to the bar and waits patiently for Jack ::

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: looks over at Kuari, a bit startled, but returns her gaze to the city below. Humans are indeed a very fascinating culture. ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: finds Kuari amusing, if a little annoying ::

Jack>

:: getting no more orders, he ends up back at the bar to find Lexy and Kate :: Ladies, what can I get you?

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: curls over the edge and disappears ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Jack: Can I get a Midori sour? And would you like a rumball?

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: notices Kuari's tail disappear :: Blackthorne: I don't suppose when choosing this location you had Kuari in mind?

Jack>

Oh, you brought those delectable rumballs again? Don't mind if I do, thank you! :: plucks one off the tray ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

Jack: Long Island Iced Tea, in honor of the location, please.

Jack>

:: starts mixing drinks, putting a bit of extra care into them in gratitude for the rumball :: Lexy: Delicious as always. Here you are! :: presents the drinks ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Jack: Thank you! :: grins ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: sips at the "tea" :: Jack: Mmmmmm, that's a good one.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Jack: Hey, Jack!

Jack>

:: flashes his winning smile at the ladies, then turns to the yel: :: Tav: What can I get you, Doc?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Jack: Could I get a Mai Tai and a Zombie #7?

Tav: You most certainly can!

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Jack: Oh, and could I get a shot of 2025 Anejo?

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: offers her tray to others at the bar ::

T'Kirr: I didn't, but it's good for her to get to go out and fly sometimes, I'd imagine.

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: walks over to the bar :: Jack: Do you have Altair water?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: takes a rumball :: Wright: Thank you! These are always delicious.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: appears above the edge of the roof some distance away, circling the building on flapping wings ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: smiles at Tav ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

Blackthorne: Indeed. She seems...less agitated in her duties.

Jack>

Tav: Which brand Anejo? I don't have anything that old here, anyway... :: emphasizes the here ::

Jack>

T'Lira: Of course. :: presents Tav with the two drinks he ordered, then gets the Altair water ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Jack: Hmm... How about some Pyrat Cask 1623, then?

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

T'Lira: T'Lira, would you like to try a famous Wright family rumball?

Jack>

Tav: C'mon Doc, you know I don't have the private store here with me...

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

Wright: What is a... rumball?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Jack: Hmm. Alright, how about Appleton Estate?

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: smirks a bit ::

Tav: Can do! :: hands T'Lira the Altair water and pours a shot of the Jamaican rum ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

T'Lira: It is an old Earth dessert traditionally consumed at this time of year. It contains a mild intoxicant.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

T'Lira: They're delicious!

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

Jack: Thank you. :: lifts an eyebrow :: Wright: I believe I will. They appear... interesting.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: sips her drink, enjoying the several mild intoxicants ::

Jack>

:: hands the rum to Tav ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

T'Lira: Please, be my guest. I hope you like them.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: takes the rum, sniffs it, and sips it :: Jack: Beautiful.

Jack>

Tav: Isn't it? Fond of that one myself.

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: picks up a rumball and peers at it before popping it in her mouth. It has a... different flavour. ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: smiles hopefully ::

:: watches the Rucara fly around a bit ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Blackthorne: Admiral? T'Kirr? Can I interest you in a rumball?

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: swallows :: Harper: You were correct. They are indeed agreeable. Wright: Thank you.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: lands on the edge of the roof, bellowing again loud and happy ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: looks out as he sips his rum and spots Kuari right before she lands ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: grins at T'Lira :: You're welcome! Have another, if you like, but do mind the intoxicant.

T'Kirr: Yeah, I think so.

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

Wright: I will partake of one.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: minds her own intoxicants a bit more ::

:: looks with astonishment at T'Kirr ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: eyes Blackthorne sidelong :: Blackthorne, quietly: It's polite, is it not? I will only have one.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: looks over at what the senior staff are up to ::

T'Kirr: :: also quietly :: Oh, yes, most certainly.

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: sips the Altair water and observes the others, discreetly. This is a strange tradition. and she has always found it that way. Why celebrate a new year? It appears illogical, yet compelling. ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Admiral? :: holds out tray after T'Kirr plucks hers off ::

Thank you, Lieutenant. :: takes a rum ball and devours it, remembering last year ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: delicately takes a bite of the rumball, grimacing but only slightly ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: finishes his shot and turns back to the bar :: Jack: What's the oldest whiskey you have, good sir?

Jack>

Tav: That would be the scotch I keep on hand for the Admiral.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: perks her ears up after noticing the rumballs and sniffs the air ::

Wright: Delicious as always!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: beams with pride :: Thank you, Sir!

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: looks over at the Admiral and back :: Hmm. Nah, What's the next one after that? I don't want to steal from his stock.

ACTION>

The crowd noise below starts to perk up with only five minutes to midnight!

Jack>

Tav: Wise. How about a 12 year old single malt?

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: nods :: Jack: That sounds fantastic. I'll take it!

Jack>

:: pours :: There you are, doc!

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: trots over to everyone :: Have you guys seen the big ball down there? Are they worshiping it?

Kuari>

It's an egg. It'll hatch at midnight.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: gasps in delight ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: No, not worshipping it. It's a symbol of the new year.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: raises the glass to toast Jack :: Jack: Thank you! :: turns to Kuari's question and the Admiral's answer :: Blackthorne: That's cruel, sir.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: jumps up and down :: What's in it, what's in it?!

:: smirks ::

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: peers strangely at Blackthorne ::

Kuari: It's not really an egge.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: wilts in confusion ::

ACTION: Two minutes, to midniiiiiiiiiiiight!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari, catch. :: tosses a rumball at her ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: walks over to the edge of the building to watch the ball drop ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: is destracted by a game of catch and does so ::

ACTION>

One minute! The ball starts to lower as each second ticks away on the big screen..

ACTION>

30 seconds!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: See, look. Come watch with me.

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: moves over to gaze at the ball and wonders what it's actual purpose is. ::

:: turns to watch the ball ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: The ball drops as we get closer to the new year and then...

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ACTION>

Confetti and streamers fly!

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: lifts her glass in a silent toast, as apparently is a custom on this holiday. ::

:: leans into kiss T'Kirr at the stroke of midnight ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: gives Kuari a hug ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: claps just a little louder than what is just polite, smile on his face. Then, he picks up the shot off the railing, raises his glass to toast the new year and takes the shot ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: watches in delight :: Wright: So...if it doesn't hatch, what does it do?

ACTION>

Auld Lang Syne plays and all that jazz

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

:: gives in to tradition ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: raises her glass to the sky ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: It's a symbol that marks the beginning of the new year.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: watches :: Oh. A symbol. Okay. :: watches ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: turns to Wright :: Can I have a rumball?

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: It's okay with me.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: walks over to Kuari and Wright ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: sipping periodically from her drink ::

:: smiles at T'Kirr :: Happy 2394.

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Tav: Oh, hi doc. It seems like the three of us always wind up together at these parties.

<XO_Cdr_TKirr>

Blackthorne, repeating: Happy 2394.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: eats a rumball, seemingly to not even chew it ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: leans in :: Better make it four.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Kuari: How many of those have you had?

:: turns back to everyone :: Happy New Year to the best crew in Starfleet!

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

Tav: Just one!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: also eats another rumball, contemplatively :: Yes, four.

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Kuari: You didn't eat the one I tossed to you earlier?

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

Tav: Oh. Right. Forgot about that one.

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: raises her glass to the Admiral :: Hear, hear!

<SCI_Ens_TLira>

:: moves over to rejoin the others :: ALL: If my phrasing is correct, Happy New Year, indeed.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: drinks at the LIT and pops another rumball :: Cheers!

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: looks at the tray and to Wright :: Mind if I... :: joins the toast and raises his Zombie ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: sets the tray on a nearby table :: Have at it, Doc

Jack>

:: sneaks in and steals another rumball ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: picks up another rum ball :: Wright: I can't let myself get behind Kuari on this.

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Jack: My rumballs are your rumballs, sir.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: simply opens her mouth and leaves it that way ::

Jack>

Right: Thank you! All: Any more drinks needed?

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: points to her mouth ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: turns and shakes his head to Jack :: Jack: No thanks. I think you've got me well enough sloshed for this evening.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: takes a rum ball off Wright's tray and tosses it in the air, taking another and simply eating it ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: shakes a glass of ice :: One more please!

Jack>

:: mixes up another Long Island for Harper ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: catches the flying rumball ::

:: sips at his scotch and just watches his crew, proud ::

Jack>

:: hands Kate the fresh drink :: There you are.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

Jack: Thank you, these are wonderful.

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: Sitting Accross the holo deck watching his new crew decked out in tuxedos and gowns like mid 21st century partiers! Having drinks, he wondered how he was going to fit in and be a part of this group that already know each other so well::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: fishes another rumball off the tray ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: looks over and notes Slade sitting by himself :: Does anyone know that guy?

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: gives up on more rumballs and looks over the edge of the roof again, swishing her tail and listening to the excited "crowd" ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: Motions to jack :: Jack: I'll have a beer please

Jack>

Slade: Finally a beer drinker! :: pours one off the tap and hands it to him ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

Jack: I do enjoy it, but I have to take it slow! Last time I drank i embarassed myself infront of my new boss. So I think I'll stick with just one thanks:

Jack>

Slade: Always a good policy when the boss is around.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: turns to where Wright is gesturing :: Slade: Doctor Slade, come on over here.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: steps wrong off the edge and catches herself with her right hand, foot, wing and tail ::

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: leans back, pleasantly buzzed since her blinking is getting slow, and sips with a smile ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: nearly chokes when Lt Tav called him Doctor Slade, wipes his mouth and walks over to his beconing CMO:: Tav: Good evening sir!

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Slade: Doctor Slade, is it? :: sticks out her hand :: Alexis Wright. Pleased to meet you.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: puts his hand on Slade's shoulder :: Slade: Doctor Slade, this is Lieutenant Wright and Commander Harper. :: gestures to them in order :: Lieutenant, Commander, this is my new medical assistant, Doctor Slade.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: picks herself up :: Self: Woah. Rumballs.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: lifts her drink to the new doctor :: Doctor!

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Gestures to the tray :: And Doctor, you will want to try one of these. Lieutenanat Wright's family recipe rumballs. Amazing concoctions. Incredibly tasty... and four of them can send a Rucara flying for the hills.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: looks back to see where Kuari is composing herself on the edge of the building ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: extends his hand to the newly introduced officers, professionally ignoring that he was introduced as a medical assistant and not the assistant medical office:: Harper: commander wright: Lieutenant it is a pleasure to meet you both

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: shakes his hand :: Slade: How do you do.

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: grabs a rum ball:: Tav: thank you, but I'll just try one. I don't need to embarass myself again by falling in another bar

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: raises her eyebrows :: Wait, what? This sounds like a story.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: turns back to the conversation and smiles :: Slade: I would love to hear your version of this. Go ahead.

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: gets off the edge to find officers introducing themselves and comes closer ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: wide eyed realizing that Lt Tav and Lt Quinn had not told them about the previous encounter::

:: looks on with interest ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

Tav: no sir I'm sure you can tell the story just as well :: grasping tightly to his beer noticing every senior officer's eyes are upon him::

Let's not embarass the Cadet too much, now. :: chuckles ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: giggles :: Believe me, we could tell you stories about Doctor Tav here.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: leans in to Lexy and whispers :: And you were nervous.

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: smiles, and leaves his gaze upon the nervous cadet :: I went skydiving. He happened to see me doing it, I was operating with some past HALO training for the rush. I had checked my parachute, but he didn't know that, or that I was his department head, when he told me what he thought of my jump.

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: jerks straight up:: Blackthorne: Admiral Sir

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: sits next to Tav, staring at Slade with big eyes ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: groans :: And knowing you, he had plenty to tell you!

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Wright: Until I introduced myself. :: laughs uproariously ::

:: looks at Slade apologetically, having tried to stave it ooff ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: places his face in his palm:: Tav: with respect sir it was rather reckless

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

Tav? Reckless? NEVER. :: dripping with sarcasm ::

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: puts a sympathetic hand on Slade's arm :: I'm so, so sorry you got stuck with this one. :: jerks a thumb at Tav, grinning ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: finds she has no idea what people are talking about, but doesn't really care ::

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

Everyone: Opening your chute at 150 meters is not reckless when you know what you are doing and have the right chute. :: shrugs ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

: then realizing who I was talking to along with Lt Quinn I tried to remove myself from the situation and had to step straight back and find the only chair in 5 yards fall over it in land flat in my back after my bold statement to my new department head Day One!

:: chuckles :: Slade: Could have been worse.

<CSO_Lt_Wright>

:: begins laughing so hard that she can't almost can't breathe ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

: it could have been you admiral:

<CMO_Lt_Tav>

:: looks over to Kuari :: Kuari: Ah, Kuari. This is our new doctor to the team, Doctor Slade.

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

: that would have been much worse: :: raising his beer to his CO

True. :: raises his drink in reply ::

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: looks from Tav to Slade and extends a paw :: Slade: Hello.

<NAV_Cdr_Harper>

:: snickers at the story ::

<MED_Cadet_TylerSlade>

:: extends his hand to the officer before him:: Kuari: A pleasure Lieutenant

<SEC_Lt_Kuari>

:: doesn't resist sniffing Slade's hand ::

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PAUSE PARTY