Avalon Station - 10411.28 - Shore Leave.....Again - Episode 1

The Knights have earned much deserved shore leave.  The CSO still needs to have his "tail" removed, but, other than that, all has returned to normal.

Will this shore leave be like all the others and engineering get blown up again???  Let's find out.

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CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::walks into Sickbay, her mind elsewhere, PADD in one hand, a cold cup of coffee in the other::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: strolls off a transport with a bag and a luggage case in hand ::
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::in quarters looking at his tail in the bathroom mirror, trying to get control of it::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::turns her head slightly towards the biobed on the left::
CO_Capt_Rushing thinks:  ::glad to be back from that dreadful planet.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::smiles at the small child being held by her father and receives a nod from Alex who is tending the small child::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::Victoria returns the smile, without stopping and walks into a wall, spilling the cold coffee down her uniform and dropping the PADD on the floor::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::Lawrence is busy in school so Kriss decides to meet up with her former CMO since her reappointment to the Station.::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: finally arrives at his quarters and sees inches of dust on everything - tosses his bags on the floor and immediately turns out and walks towards the turbolift ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::seeing stars, Victoria blushes and bends over to pick up the PADD::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: rattling around her quarters ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Computer:  Location of Tigs Ravenprowler?
CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::quits fidgeting with his tail, and starts to get dressed, not to impressed with how the tail works with his pants.  Contemplates cutting a hole in the backside so the tail will fit through.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::reaches for a towel, she dabs the floor to clean up the coffee she spilled::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::pulls on some comfy clothes for shore leave has been ordered for all.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::retreating from Sickbay with as much dignity as she can muster, she moves behind her desk::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::in her quarters contemplating whether or not go to one of the planets or to go to the holodeck::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::sitting, she absentmindedly rubs the knot that has appeared on her forehead and she sighs::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: walks out into the shops and starts to browse ::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: flops down in a chair ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she places her head in her hands::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::thinking that this "just won't do", she sits back in her chair, her hands crossed over her lap and scans the room:
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CIV*:  Care to meet me on the promenade for a bit to eat?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::nothing seems out of place, but nothing about this office seems right either::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: stretches and stifles a yawn walking away with an ice-cream cone from the replicator ::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: glowers darkly at the comm panel :: *CO*: Aye, Captain.
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: wonders what the CO could possibly want with her
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::shaking her head to clear the cobwebs:: Self: You must really follow the Captain's orders and take some shore leave........::and do what, she questions herself::  Become a Alpha Quad Tin Lady?, she thought::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: licks his ice-cream cone while walking towards the bar ::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: bites into his waffle cone and licks some ice-cream dripping down the side ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CIV*:  I'm heading for the promenade now.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she didn't really know what she wanted, not after what happened with the Q mission::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::Squigs is now stuck in her macramé again:: Squigs: You stupid little girl.  Look what you have done again!
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she felt that all the joy had left her, and that she felt so very depressed that she didn't want to see anyone or do anything::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::poor bird is now tangled in her macramé and struggling and screeching::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::pulls on her shoes and heads out of her quarters to the nearest turbolift and enters::  Promenade
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands to her full height tossing her curls over her shoulder and heads out  to the lift ::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: enters the lift growling :: COMPUTER: PROMENADE!
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::arrives on the promenade and slowly strolls through it awaiting the arrival of her former boss.::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: smiles at the CO licking more ice-cream from his cone :: CO: Hello, Captain.
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: exits the lift her arms folded behind her back and not in the best of moods ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Well, glad to have you back on the station.
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CO: Aye, I'm glad I was able to be with my grandfather as he passed on.  It was his time.  :: smiles seemingly over the entire situation ::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::finally gets Squigs untangled:: Squigs you want to go to the holosuites?
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  I am sorry for your loss.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::Vic stands up from behind her desk and moves to leave her office and out of Sickbay::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CO: It's ok, ma'am.  I had a lot of time to grieve.  Now it's time for duty, and I am really happy I am back.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Well, we had a tough time on this planet and we just need a little R&R and then we'll be ready to get back to duty as well.
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::Squigs goes nuts and starts to fly for the doors::  Squigs: Wait you will hit the doo...............::bird smashes into the doors::  bloody door.
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: nods to the CO ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::an arm gently touches hers as she passes the biobed with the father and child::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Sorry to chat and leave but I am actually looking for the CIV, have you seen her?
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she stops and looks up::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: takes the final bite of his ice-cream cone finishing it off ::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CO: No ma'am, not yet since I've been back.  I'm heading over to the bar, if I see her, I'll direct her this way.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Oh, thank you.
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: is about  get a back on the lift back to her quarters when she spots the CO ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::Doctor Alex Grey smiles down at her, and walks with her a few steps from the father and child sitting on the biobed:: Vic: Are you alright? ::concern showing in his voice::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: heads in the general direction of the CO ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she looks down at her feet:: Alex: I'm alright, I suppose.  Not exactly the truth, I guess, not since the incident with Q.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::sees a familiar face heading her way.::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: comes to attention :: CO: Reporting as ordered, Captain.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
Alex: It was so unreal, to be in that body, to look and feel like ........oh, I can't explain it in words, it's a gut feeling that is bothering me.
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CIV:  At ease.  We're not on duty now.  ::sticks her hand out::  Welcome back to Avalon Station, well, the new Station.
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: stands down and shakes hands ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CIV:  Any particular restaurant you'd like to partake in?  I'm open for anything.
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::Squigs picks herself up and stands dazed as I walk towards the doors::
Alex says:
::lifts Vic's chin so she is looking at him and not her feet:: Vic: If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. I've a good broad shoulder that you can cry on and I've been waterproofed as well. ::gentle smile::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: looks around the Promenade, pointing to the nearest restaurant :: CO: That one will do, Captain.
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::Victoria blushes as she reads more into what Alex is offering::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CIV:  Fine with me.
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::as the doors open Squigs takes off and comes back and sits on her shoulder quickly  and doesn't move::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: folds her hands behind her back and heads for the restaurant ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::they head to the appointed restaurant.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
Alex: I may just take you up on your offer.
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: smiles at a nearby Ensign and gets a smile in return but just keeps on walking ::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::happily J'Trel steps onto the promenade and Squigs takes flight high and does lazy circles as she begins to walk on the promenade.::
Alex says:
 ::holds her hands a moment longer, smiling:: Victoria: I'm free for the afternoon, would you care to join me for an late lunch?
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CIV:  So tell me what adventures you've had since leaving the station.
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: wonders where everyone is and why the station is so quiet ::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: gives the CO a hard look:: CO: I was on an extended leave on Borath ::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she nods her head:: Alex: I would like that.  I'm heading back to my quarters ::looks down at the coffee stain on her uniform:: Let me change first.
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
:: takes a seat at a table opening the menu, but not really interested in eating ::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::pulls out her menu as well and ponders the offerings.::
CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
:;as she exits, she looks back at the biobed with the father and child sitting there and smiles as the child gives her the universal sign for OK with her index finger and thumb::
CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::peers over the menu at the CO, thinking she looks just the same ::
CEO_Lt_B`Renak says:
::J'Trel spots a quaint restaurant and calls Squigs to come and she does so and they enter and sit at a table in the back::
CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CIV:  You look good…..  ::trying not to remark on her now thin appearance.::
CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
:: licks his  lips and finishes patting it down with a small piece of cloth- strolling around the shops ::

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