Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Action:  The Andy drops out of warp and is within hailing range of SB 1.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans back in his seat:: CO: It's long overdue this break. Any particular plans other than not being on board for a while?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Not a thing!  I think this entire crew needs a nice break.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  I do think drinks are in order though  ::looks over at his XO::  since someone on the bridge was recently promoted.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Once you're buying I’m up for most things.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Oh yes, the age old tradition that the newest promoted buys the drinks.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  It doesn't work that way my friend.  He who gets promoted buys!  ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: CO: Amen to that. Are we expecting the usual amount of crew rotation?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: More responsibilities and paperwork and all for the same money. Big winner this time.
Aaron says:
<SB1_OPS_Ardmore>  COM: Andromeda:  USS Andromeda, this is Starbase One operations.  Welcome back.  You are clear for docking;  your birth will bay thirteen.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Well, your first responsibility as Lt. Commander is to take over helm and bring us in.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: I'm guessing if I ding the paintwork I can say goodbye to my new rank then.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::snickers:: CO: Do we present him with the Order of the Paintbrush if he scrapes the ship?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::steps up and makes his way towards the conn::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Let's just say you could say goodbye to several ranks!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Hang on tight.......very tight!
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::smiles and sits down at the console and brings up the target alignment::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles and makes a show of looking for the seatbelt::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Warp 2 is the recommended docking speed right?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Doctor, stand by for casualties!  ::chuckles::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::fires up the impulse engines at 1/4 impulse and starts making way towards the SB::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans forward in his chair::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::Watches with interest, considering the amount of times he's piloted the ship::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::fires thrusters::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Don't you have anything better to be doing?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  You're right.....I should be praying!
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::kills the impulse engines and uses thrusters to slow down the ship on final approach::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::Engages docking clamps::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: And we're docked.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Seen how a pro does it now?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: I'll let you know when I see it.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Conor, ensure all personnel secure their stations and place all departments on minimal duty shifts.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::sends a message to all department heads with the CO's orders::
Aaron says:
<SB1_OPS_Ardmore>  COM: Andromeda:  Docking hatch clear.  You are free to debark.  Shipside processes are ready to be transferred to station resources.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*Engineering*: Chief, switch over to station power.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up::  XO/CNS:  If you don't mind, I am going to head to my quarters to put on something a bit more casual.  ::looks down at his chronometer::  We will meet in the lounge at 14:00 hours.....and yes, that is an order.  Conor, you have the bridge.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads off the bridge and enters the TL::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: Aye, sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::takes a seat and starts working his way through the various checklists and to do lists::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
XO: With your permission sir?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods at the CNS:: CNS: Have fun.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::exits the TL and heads down the corridor, watching as crewmembers are almost in a jogging state to get to the SB::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::heads for the TL and orders it to his deck::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters his quarters and looks around::  *CMO*:  Sierra, are you finished up in sickbay yet?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<CMO_Knight> *CO*:  I've got just a few more hours of work to finish up here.  You head to the SB and I will meet up with you there.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::goes through the personal records of upcoming officers to find someone to test their command responsibility::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Okay....but I want you to finish up as fast as you can.  You and I need some time with the kids.  ::smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
*Lt Barnes*: Please report to the bridge
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gets off the TL and heads for his quarters to get changed:: *Aaron*: Varesh to Aaron. Are you and Aidan going to the station later?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
<Lt Barnes> XO: You called sir?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron>  ::looks up in a bit of surprise::  *CNS*:  Uh, yeah....we'll be there.  Not sure how long, but we'll be there.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
*Aaron*: Awesome, call when you're heading over. Varesh out.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters his quarters and goes to find something to change into::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Lt Barnes: You get the fun duty of being in charge of restocking and various other dull paperwork involved. Consider it a character building exercise
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Lt Barnes: I'll be on the SB if required. Otherwise good luck and I want this ship back in the same state when I left.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
<Lt Barnes> XO:  Uh ::pauses:: yes sir. Of course you can count on me.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::finishes changing and stands up and looks around the room::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::steps off the bridge into the TL and heads for his quarters::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::gets changed into something a bit more casual and heads towards the docking port::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::heads out again after changing, heading for the docking port::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::steps into the bar in the SB looking for the rest of the crew::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*Crystal*:  Once Braeden is finished up with school, if you don't mind, you can bring the three of them onto the SB.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Crystal> *CO*:  I think they'll look forward to seeing you in a few hours.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::heads for the bar, looking around for the other officers::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads out of his quarters and to the TL::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::spots Conor and heads over:: XO: I believe I still need to congratulate you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::arrives at the docking port::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: Cheers
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Bartender: I think I need to open a tab here
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::makes his way onto the SB and heads down the corridor::
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  XO:  Oh yes, 'cause you're all so good at payin' it off after.  Or, y'know, ever coming back.  ::Plants his palms on the bar and looks at Conor with a level gaze::
Starlight says:
::In one corner of the lounge, surrounded by a bassist, synthesizer, and percussionist, the tall brunette sways slightly as she sings a melancholy melody into an old-fashioned microphone stand:: "...every time, you're away..."
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: XO: I like the way you think. ::nods to the bartender:: Barkeep: I'll start with scotch on the rocks.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Bartender: I told you it was in the mail
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::enters the lounge and looks over at who is singing and then looks around for his other officers::
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  XO:  Yeah, yeah.  CNS:  Coming right up.  ::Tips the bottle of scotch toward Varesh before he starts pouring it over an ice-filled tumbler::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles and grins at the barkeep:: XO: Your reputation trails you.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: The lightest drinker around and somehow hated by most bar tenders
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::yells out at the Bartender::  Bartender:  All drinks from my crew here are on my tab.
Starlight says:
::Continues singing, her voice taking on a slow, sad quality:: "...even though I've begged you, 'Please stay'..."
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: XO: I'm sure they don't all hate you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Bartender:  Nice entertainment.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Bartender:  Although, perhaps she has something a bit more upbeat to sing.
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  ::Calls out to the captain::  CO:  Yeah?  You anything like the last two ships that come through here, I'm gonna need collateral.  ::Slides the drink across to Varesh::  XO:  We like business, so we don't like light drinkers.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CNS: I'll modify their replicators if they aren't careful
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  CO:  Ah, yes.  ::Looks across to the stage and sighs::  She's very good...she might take requests, for a tip.  ::Nods his head over toward the stage::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: Barkeep: You can have the LtCmdr. here as collateral.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::grabs his drink and walks over to Conor and puts his arm over his shoulder::  XO:  Conor, there is no one more deserving than a promotion than you.  Congratulations.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Cheers man.
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  ::Raises an eyebrow::  CNS:  That some kind of threat?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::raises his glass::  All:  To Conor!
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::raises glass::
Starlight says:
::Steps down from her small stage and begins mingling with the crowd, microphone in hand:: "....But now...you've simply broke-- ::Taps an officer's head with the end of her mic:: --my heart..."
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
Barkeep: I would never do something like that. I'll take care of collateral.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::Raises his glass and toasts the XO::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::motions for the singer::
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  XO:  Promoted, huh?  ::Leans on the bar::  All right, you get one drink, whatever you want, on me.  ::Raises his index finger::  But just one.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Bartender: Best scotch you've got in the house if you don't mind.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Better take him up on that.....I mean, how many chances you going to get!
Starlight says:
::Catches the CO's eyes with a glimmer in her own, and adjusts her trajectory through the crowd:: "...You should've never--"
Aaron says:
<Bartender>  XO:  Done and done.  ::Slaps a glass down on the bar, selects what appears to be an age-worn bottle from the shelves, and pours the drink::
Starlight says:
::Taps another officer's shoulder in the same way:: "--ever--"
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Conor and raises an eyebrow::  XO:  Conor, I do have to say, I really like seeing this more relaxed side of you.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::rolls glass around and watches the scotch move about::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Gotta let steam off every once in a while.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  So that's what that is coming out of your ears!
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::motions the bartender for another drink::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::just laughs at the banter::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::turns and watches as the singer moves in closer to their group::
Starlight says:
::Reaches the group of Andromedian officers, wrapping her arm around the CO's shoulder...now belting out with almost a whisper:: "...ruuuuuuuun....coooooooold..."
Starlight says:
::Finishes with a skillful flourish, belying the dreadful lyrics she has to work with:: "--Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaart!"  ::Taps her head against the pleasant looking Captain's head, in time with the final beats of percussion, as the music ends::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
All:  She does have a beautiful voice, doesn't she.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Starlight:  How about a number that's a bit more.....shall we say, upbeat.  ::smiles::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Making friends I see.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  I'm like a friend magnet!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: I won't tell your wife.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Of course you won't!  ::laughs::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: CO: I'll let you do it.
Starlight says:
::Smiles saucily:: CO: Anything for a cutie like you, Honey.  Who'll this be dedicated to?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Starlight:  How about dedicating it my good friend here, Conor.
Starlight says:
::With a sparkle:: CO: Surely. ::Wraps her arm around the XO's shoulder instead, and sits across his lap, mock-whispering in his ear:: XO Congratulations, Sweetie.   ::Tips her hand above the crowd, cueing the band into the appropriate number::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
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