USS Cherokee episode 822
Downtime, by Steve Weller, Part 2
12109.01

Starring_
Steve Weller as Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix, Peppa and Executive Producer 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Trish Yarborough as CMO-McIntyre
The USS Cherokee is at Starbase 33 for a refit of mission pods for their next mission.  As the work is done, the crew has been granted leave.  That has given Captain Daniels a chance to invite the crew to gather for a dinner at Sam's, one of Starbase 33's eating boutiques.

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CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::getting instructions from the computer on how to go to that restaurant, Sam's::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Sitting at a large table in Sam's Place nursing a cold beer::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::On Starbase, walking into Sam's for the dinner party.  Dressed in a normal duty outfit with a haversack slung over her shoulder.  Looks around, sees the Captain and walks over to his table.::  CO: Hello Captain.  Nice place.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::hurries up to get to the restaurant on time::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Arrives at the restaurant and finds the CO at a table;;  CO/SO: Hello.

Host Peppa says:
::The large Tellarite walks over to the table.::  CO: Are you ready for another drink, sir?
OPS/ SO: And what can I get each of you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Enters the restaurant with Lt. L'Vor at his side, they were discussing the worker bee pods when they entered:: 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I like it.  They serve a wide variety of intergalactic dishes here.

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
::locates the restaurant and sees the rest of the staff::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Good evening mister Granger.  ::Smiles and sits down.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
OPS: Hello, Ensign.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/All:  Captain ::nods::, gentlemen ::nods:: a pleasure to be with you all ::pulls out his chair and sits.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Sits but, only after the SO sits::  All: This is a nice place.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO/All:  Captain, good evening Sir, ::looks at his shipmates::  Gentlemen, good evening Sirs!

CIV_Capt_Marek2 says:
All: Greetings everyone! ::takes a seat after a formal nod to the staff::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I'm glad you all could make it.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Peppa: I'll take a Lida juice with a dash of rum, if you have it; please.

Host Peppa says:
CEO/ TO: And you as well, would you like to order a drink?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Peppa:  I will have a double scotch please

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Peppa: I'll have a synthale, when you get a minute.

Host Peppa says:
SO: That we do, Trill rum I take it?
CEO: Very good, sir.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Peppa:  I will have a single scotch, see what it is like

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: I think, when we're off duty, I think it would be nice if you called me Bodi.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks around his surroundings::  CO:  Captain, what a nice restaurant you found Sir!  

SO_Lt_Trix says:
SO: Bodi it is, then. I'm Vertan, but my friends call me Tan for short.  Well, a lot of people call me that, but you get the idea.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Thank you, I've always liked it.  I use to come here with my friend Q'ten.  They have quite the extensive menu.

Host Peppa says:
All: All right, one Lida juice with a dash of rum, a double scotch, a single scotch, and a synthale.

Host Peppa says:
CIV: And for you, sir?

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: Tan.  I like that.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
Peppa: Tea. Vulcan Tea. Hot.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
::poker face::

Host Peppa says:
All: Very good, I will return shortly.  Menus are in front of each seat if you need them.  ::Turns and goes to get the drink order.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looks at Capt. Marek in disbelief:: 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Peppa:  I'm ready for another beer, please.

Host Peppa says:
CO: Will do, Captain Daniels.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Eh.... remember I'm a Vulcan ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Vulcan Tea Capt. Marek? 

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: And on a side note.. Alcohol or syntehol and me .... we have a history... ::raises an eyebrow::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: To be honest, it's been a while since I've gone by first names.  Last few months have been a lot of...getting into the swing of things.  Time to let the swing settle a bit though.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Ah!  I might have heard stories ::raises his own right eyebrow::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/OPS: It's good to be a little less formal when off duty.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Please elaborate.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Yes si...r.  Not sure I'm ready for that stage of less formal yet.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
CO: Yes, Sir.  I think so too.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Let me offer a topic for discussion.  Something I've been thinking about for a while now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Well, the stories weren’t by name, mind you, but by physical description, a Vulcan - certainly under the influence was on DS9 at Quarks drinking really practically anything he could drink, and became very...well un-Vulcan I will only say.  When we first met when I came aboard the Cherokee, you struck me as fitting that description, not the person though...if you get my meaning.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks at a menu while talking.::  CO: And what was that Captain?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Do you all think a Starfleet officer serving on a starship, can also have a successful family life?

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: Those records are sealed. No comments on that.

Host Peppa says:
::Returns with a tray filled with drinks, followed by another waiter with baskets of bread.  Hands out the drinks.::  All: I'll give you a few minutes, unless you are ready to order?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I mean, none of us here are married or even seriously seeing someone.  I'm not getting any younger.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Of course! I understand, no more said on that subject,...So Captain Marek, what will you have for dinner ::looking at his own menu::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Not my particular case, as you all notice, I am not a family type person, but there are countless examples on such matter among the Starfleet ranks, Captain.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Pauses and thinks.::  CO: I think so, but I think it would take some planning and a lot of adaptation.  Wasn't Starfleet, but Doorty had a family in the Trill army.  Much easier on a planet side base though.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO: ::looks at the menu:: Someone recommended to try some cheese pie... can't remember the name... something from Italian cuisine.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CIV:  Pizza?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CIV:  Yes, I had some Pizza on Starbase 47, it was very different!  But delicious!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: Yes, there are families on the ship.  I guess I miss my old love life.  Since being made captain, romance seems to have taken a dive.  Woman treat me different than when I was the ship's counselor.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Trelala wasn't an officer, but as a diplomat she travelled often.  And often without foreknowledge of where she was going.  Her husband and daughter travelled with her often.  My hus...?  No, I'll stick with her.

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CEO/TO: That's it. Thanks I will order that... ::seems a bit enthusiastic on the matter for a Vulcan::

CIV_Capt_Marek says:
CO: Well, as a former CO, I can tell you that command has it perks but many downsides as well... But I fail to see any obstacle for achieving your personal life objective.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
SO: You are different, but that isn't bad.  I mean we are all different from who we were on our last assignment.  Heck, we're different than we were a week ago if you want to get into bean counting levels.  That doesn't mean you cant like the things you like and pursue your interests.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Peppa: Prime rib, medium rare, baked potato and a side salad with Italian dressing.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Peppa:  Dinner salad, with ranch.  No meat in that, right?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Peppa: I was going to go with Ratamba stew and a side of Grakizh, please.

Host Peppa says:
OPS: We have one with meat and one without.  I'll put you down for the vegetarian version.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
Peppa: Thanks.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Self: But pizza, haven't even thought of that since the Academy...no, go with your gut.
Self: What?  No, of course that isn't a joke at...it would be a funny one though, so I wish it was a joke at you!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Not to pry, but is this question a theoretical or is there a more practical side to it?  If I'm not being too forward, I tend to forget social interaction has different limits than scientific inquiry.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: I just believe that a healthy social life is important in our line of work.  I don't want to grow old and find I never had a wife and a couple kids.  How many of your former hosts were married?  Any kids?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I see.  Three were married, total of 5 kids from those marriages.  Only part of the "don't associate with the lives of your former hosts" rule I want to break.  Often.  None of my hosts regretted the choice, if that helps.  But again, I'm only the second one to spend more time off planet than on.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: It must be hard breaking ties with former host's family.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Frowns slightly.::  OPS: It is.  But it is something that everyone understands long before we even try to enter the program.  "Immortality is a series of loss without end", as one poet put it.  While our Symbionts aren't immortal, their long lives make it seem that way at times.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: But it is worth it.  Not being a host, making time for family I mean.  And friends, family and friends are like two halves of a coin in many ways.  ::Shakes head.::  Now I'm sounding like some sort of wanna be sage.

Host Peppa says:
CEO/ TO/ CIV: Are you ready to place your orders or should I give you a few minutes?

CIV_Capt_Marek3 says:
Peppa: For, me this pizza pie, ::points to the menu:: with all the toppings indicated on the menu.

Host Peppa says:
::Glances over, nods and marks it down.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Peppa:  Peppa, I'll have a New York Strip Steak, medium grilled, with all the trimmings.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
Peppa:  I will have what the Commander is having ::hands Peppa his menu::

Host Peppa says:
::Nods and notes the orders.::  All: I'll get these right in.  If anyone needs assistance, there is a call button at the front of each chair, it will let us know you need assistance.  ::Bows slightly and goes to place the orders.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CIV: You might want to order a bicarb when your done.  Your dinner choice in a Vulcan stomach... can you say, heartburn?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CIV: I'd suggest a Balso tonic, but that's biased based on my childhood experience.  Experiences that is.

CIV_Capt_Marek3 says:
CO/SO: Thanks for the suggestions. I think I should follow them.

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