Mission 11112.08

Starring:

Loren Desjardins as FCO Tobias Quinn

Eric Terrell as OPS Stidd

Karriaunna Scotti as CSO So`tsoh

Jane Rowley as CNS Mikal Luchena

The crew of the USS Don Johnson are enjoying some long awaited Shore Leave.

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CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Quietly they continue to climb up the trail, following the stream.::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::chemically relaxed somewhere... he's not sure where exactly::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
:: In the Library looking over some books for reading.::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
@::breathing a little harder than he thinks he should::  CSO:  We've been climbing for what, an hour now. And you're not even tired?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::in a building hoping its a bar::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
:: Picks one and opens it and starts flipping through the pages browsing::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::sees someone he recognizes from somewhere::  OPS:  What is this place?  ::crosses the room towards him::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at him, a hint of a smile in her eyes::  FCO:  I often climbed the hills of my home on Earth.  Vulcan stamina helps.  Do you see a spot you would like to stop at?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: It is the library, I did not know you were interested in books so much.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  A library?  Interested?  Books?  ::lets all that sink in for a minute::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO:  Yeah, but we passed it twenty minutes ago.  ::tries to laugh, but only wheezes::  I think I'm gonna have to hit the gym, before physical evals.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Yes, yes and yes.  I take it you were not looking for the library but rather a bar to drink at again?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Again?  What do you mean?  Do I look like I've been drinking?

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
: Stops and turns around to look at the way they had come.  She takes a deep breath, closing her eyes, enjoying their surroundings.::  FCO:  That might be wise.  There was a rumor about the doctor planning on putting various crew members on a strict regiment.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Opens her eyes and turns toward him.::  FCO:  Would you like to head back to that sight or choose another?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Your lack of awareness as to where you are or what is going on around you suggests that you are intoxicated on something and alcohol is the most prevalent intoxicants around.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  I see.  Vulcan logic, right?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Let me guess, my pointed ears give me away?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Was that joke?

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::leans up against a rock face, gulping in air:: CSO:  this spot looks pretty good. ::takes out a water bottle and tries to drink in between breathes::

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Humans would call it sarcasm.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Sarcasm doesn't seem very logical to me.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: I doubt in your current condition much would seem logical.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Looks around the area with a lifted brow, but says nothing as she heads for a tree trunk laying across the stream.  Putting down her pack, she pulls out a blanket and tosses it on the ground.::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::moves over to the blanket and nearly collapses onto it::  CSO: ahhhh, now this is it.  I could go to sleep right here.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Can I let you in on a little secret?

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Taking a seat she takes out various picnic items: sandwiches, potato salad, boiled eggs, veggies and cookies.::  FCO:  Not hungry?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: No one ever trusts me with the big secrets.  Only the little ones.  Tell me, what do I have to do to get them to trust me with the big ones?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::momentarily taken aback::  OPS:  I think its just a figure of speech.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: not really, thirsty though. Can't seem to quench my thirst.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Well it is not too shapely a figure if you ask me.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::looks at the spread::  CSO: Well, maybe a cookie.  

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  You're putting me on, right?  You're not seriously that literal.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Takes out a thermos of hot tea and pours some into a cup::  FCO:  Here... try this.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Of course I am not putting you on.  That would imply that you are an item of clothing.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::takes the cup::  CSO: Thanks.  ::sips some tea::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  This is exactly what I hate about Vulcans.  I cannot read them at all.  With most others, its like swimming in a sea of emotions, but with Vulcans, nothing.  It's like being in a room with a corpse.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: MMMM, what kind of tea is this?

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Opening the container, she takes hands it over to him with the cookies.  She herself takes the cookies.::  FCO:  A special blend of mine... my mother sends me herbs from earth and my grandmother sends me herbs from Vulcan.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
:: Checks his pulse manually::  CNS: Nope, not a corpse yet.  Sorry there Counselor.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
::takes a cookie:: CSO: Really, so its not replicated?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  It's like... my gut feeling is your trying to be funny, but my little counselor brain tells me there's no logical reason for you to be and that Vulcans don't really have a sense of humour anyway.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Nothing I make is replicated if I can avoid it... other then meat products.  ::motions with her hand the spread::  I either make it or grow it.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: There is much you have to learn about Vulcans, Counselor.  Much indeed.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
:: Offers the counselor a chair::

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: I thought all Vulcans were vegetarian?  I mean, I know you're not full Vulcan, but I just thought...

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  There is much I have to learn about this particular Vulcan at least.  ::sits in the offered seat::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  You are not vegetarian... :: shrugs lightly::  My son also likes meat.  As the replicator is not real meat, I am fine.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: Since we live under the cloak of logic, many believe us to be emotionless.  The truth is that we are a people of deep emotion but we bury it deep.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: Well, maybe, if there's some wild game out here, maybe something that resembles a deer.  ::grins, gaging the CSO's reaction::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  I understand that, as well as the reasons.  I also understand that its a tricky matter to allow some emotions to surface.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at him with a raised brow, accepting the challenge::  FCO:  If you are starving, there is plenty of food before you.  If we find our selves stranded, I am very good with a bow.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: I have had many years of practice but I have found that the general use of humor can be a great stress release as well as a focal point that I can focus my logic through.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Yeah?  Well, be warned that if I see a chink in someone's emotional armour, I can't resist trying to break it down altogether.  I don't know why.  Its just something in my nature.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: Well, that's good to know.  

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Reaches for a couple of carrots and sits back.::  FCO:  How are you finding your assignment aboard the DJ?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: You will have troubles trying to break me down, Counselor.  I have dealt with more than you could ever know or imagine.  There is not much you could throw at me that I have not already seen.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Relax.  I'm just messing with you.  ::grins devilishly::  So tell me, do you really plan to spend your shore leave inside this dusty old building?

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: I think I'm settled in now.  It's getting to be pretty routine though. But I guess that's to be expected.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: This is one of the few libraries in the galaxy that actually contains books.  :: Picks the one up he was perusing:: It is a fascinating place to be.  To feel the pages and the ink.  Much better than the holonovels and such.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  In dangerous situations, routine can be the card up your sleeve.  Have you considered a new hobby?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Your on a planet.... orbiting a real sun.  Do you remember how sunshine feels on your skin.  How it tingles?  Do you remember how fresh air smells?  What it feels like to walk on sand in bare feet?

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: I think I need to go out and log some hours in the shuttles, just for a change of pace.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Do you like to race?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: And I did those things on the last shore leave.  This time I choose to spend my time with books as they were meant to be read.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: Lady, I was born to race.  ::smiles and finishes his tea::

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  Don't libraries lend books out?  Maybe you could take one with you.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  A challenge?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: When you first came in here, you were hoping it was a bar.  Now you are gung-ho for the outdoors?  Interesting.

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: What'd you have in mind?

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::shrugs::  OPS:  Some places have out door bars.  Why don't you grab a book and we'll go look for one?

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
CNS: I cannot believe I am letting you talk me into this but alright.  :: Picks up the book and stands::

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
FCO:  Well... I understand there is a vendor that rents out racers... unless there is something aboard the ship you have in mind.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
::grins::  OPS:  Good man!  If you get too hot out there, maybe we can replicate you a parasol.

OPS LtCmdr Stidd says:
::REB:: CNS: Me, get too hot.  I was born and raised on Vulcan.  Care to rephrase that, counselor?

FCO Ens Quinn says:
CSO: I heard something about water craft down on the coast, high speed surface craft and I think they said high speed submersibles as well.

CSO LtCmdr So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes lighten as she leans forward::  FCO:  That I had not heard... I very much enjoy water sports of any kind.

CNS Cmdr Luchena says:
OPS:  My apologies.  I'll be the first one downed by sunstroke then.  ::heads off::

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