USS Cherokee episode 842
Shore Leave, by Steve Weller, Part 2
12203.02

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The crew of the Cherokee is enjoying Shore Leave on Starbase 33 while the ship is refit for their next mission.

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SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Walking about the Starbase, listening to the hustle and bustle as one musical group is breaking down their stage and another is setting up for the next round.  Have really enjoyed the last day, hearing all the music.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::takes a seat to listen to the orchestra playing, something one does not see every day onboard a Starship::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Just returning to his quarters on the ship after swimming in the holodeck, enjoying the length of an Olympic size swimming pool::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Strolling around, listening to the orchestra as well, it has a soothing melody and beat.::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::With some of the crew enjoying the concert although it isn't really his style of music::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Haven't seen a concert like this in some time.  They used to have stuff like this on Trill when I was a...when Doorty was a youngster. Nice to see it in operation here.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: Yeah, it's nice to hear different kinds of music.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Thinks to himself, this is amazing, why don't we have this onboard the Cherokee?::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Something I never had a chance to do.  You would think with 5 lifetimes I'd have learned to play an instrument in one of them.  ::Smiles.::
Self: No, beating a drum to keep troops in step doesn't count as "playing an instrument".

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Takes a sonic shower, which always makes him feel good::  Fred: I'm going to stick you in the shower, but tomorrow.  When we're both rested enough for the battle we always have at bath time for you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Leans over towards another and asks how they are enjoying the concert::

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: I don't play a musical instrument either but, I use to sing with the Bajoran choir at my temple.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Waves.:: CEO: Hello, Commander.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: I sing also...but not well enough to do it in public.  ::Laughs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sees Lt Trix over a ways from his seat, gets up to join her::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Gets dressed and leaving Fred alone for a bit, heads to the concert on the station::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Lt. Trix, how are you?  Enjoying the concert?  I'm strangely drawn to listen to it, why don't we have these concerts on the Cherokee I wonder?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shrugs, as she's seen so many humans do.::  CEO: Not sure we have enough musicians.  Never looked into it, honestly.  We can do one on the Holodeck, of course, but it's hard to get this kind of...mix?  Selection?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  I suppose you are right!  But we could have a holodeck concert of some kind, definitely something to look into, this is really inspiring for some reason!

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO/ OPS: Maybe make it a weekly event?  Put a suggestion poll up so we can get a variety of choices from the crew?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO/OPS:  A great idea, I will put it together once we get back to the ship, I'm sure we can program a concert in the holodeck, and we can open it up to the ship's company to enjoy!

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sits back and enjoys the music::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Makes a mental note that he still needs to go nick-nack shopping for his quarters before the away team gets called back to the ship::

ACTION: A team of dancers steps onto a stage next to the orchestra and begins a dance, fitting the music but not appearing to have been made to accompany it.  After all, the Orchestra is Betazoid and the dancers are Tellar.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Watches as the dancers join in the music, "Well this is interesting!"::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
All: Now that is something I've done some.  Not to that level, but I can at least pretend I can do it, not like actual music making.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
::Isn't sure what to make of the dancers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  So you've danced?  How interesting!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Arrives at the concert area and joins some of his senior officers::  All: Dancing?  I didn't know there would be dancing.  What else have I missed?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I've danced, but just casually.  Weddings, parties, that sort of thing.  Note I didn't say I dance well.  ::Laughs.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Captain, good day.  Haven't missed much, dance wise.  They literally started like this song.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, welcome, come and sit down, this is amazing, a concert by an orchestra and now dancers, I don't know how the two co-mingle, but we need to start concerts onboard the ship!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Feel free to organize the event and you can play host.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Thank you Sir for your appreciation of the music, I have already put it on my agenda to institute it onboard, I'm surprisingly drawn to the music.  I mean, I listen to music in my quarters, but to have musicians seated here and playing is something quite different!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: I'm sure there are musicians amongst the crew.  I play a little guitar and sing, not like I'll be performing any time soon but still.  I'm sure there are others.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: Eratas says that is an old concept in archeology and sociology, the feeling that a live performance is something special, sort of like a link to the past, before music could be reproduced at will.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Statistically, I'm sure you are correct Captain, I will check on the personnel records and make inquiries, at the very least, we can have a programmed holodeck concert to start, perhaps that will lure those who play to come forward, very interesting!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: My parents gave me a musical education.  Mostly Earth music everything from Beethoven to Springsteen.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: We could simplify set up by making a Holodeck set we can reuse.  Shouldn't be hard, and what's the old Terran saying?  If you build it, they will come?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Laughs::  Yes, indeed, build it, and they will come, I almost forgot that ancient saying.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: Earth has a very varied musical collection, I've heard some but I get the feeling it's only a small portion.

OPS_Ens_Granger says:
SO: Create a concert hall program.  The architecture is important, some auditorium with great acoustics.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO/CO:  Yes, when put against the rest of the known quadrants, the Terran music library is but a small example of culture and musical history.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
OPS: Yup, I'll keep the physics in mind for certain.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: Music is still big business on Earth.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
ALL: Anything but Klingon opera.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: So Klingon metal is good?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Absolutely Captain, I can't stand Klingon Opera!  

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I had a Klingon friend once upon a time.  He introduced me to Klingon opera.  I had the same reaction as Fred did, it hurt my ears... gave me a headache... made me wish I was elsewhere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  A common reaction Sir!  One either likes it or not, no in-between

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