Host Frank_SM says:
The USS Europa is in orbit of Pelos Prime.  The Senior Staff has assembled at the beach for a BBQ.  They have had some hard times lately and are in need of some good R&R.

Host Frank_SM says:
<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::in a dark green bikini, and a wrap around her hip, a bag filled with beach stuff, relaxing on a chair::

CEO_McGregor says:
::In a Starfleet issue swim suit::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Tending to the fire, roasting the food.  Wearing his cut off-s, Hawaiian shirt and cowboy hat, trying very hard not to stare at the CO.::

Host CSO_Enki says:
::Laying down on a blanket, a dark two piece that compliments her eyes open in the back as she lays face down, tanning::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Looks for a bar::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Bastes the "beef" and checks the venison for done-ness.  Wishes for the thousandth time they had real meat instead of replicated beasties::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Looks around for Dyani::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::walking towards his chair next to Heather, messing with his clothes. He said Beach wear, but he didn't think he would get anything like this.  He is wearing a bright multi-colored shirt, unbuttoned in the front, a pair of swim shorts, and sandals.  The sandals flopping as he walked was really starting to bother him::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stirs the bubbling cauldron hanging on cast iron over the coals at one end of the fire pit.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS: I have a question for you if you have a minute.

CSO_Enki says:
::Feels her back warming significantly, and rolls herself open, holding her clothes to herself::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::sets down in his chair and pours the sand out of his sandal and looks over at Heather:: CO: I always have a minute for you

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani Doylan> ::walks to a spot, stops, then spots Mac and grins as she walks toward him quietly, as if to sneak up on him::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Orders some Romulan Ale::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::watches the crew from the roof of a nearby building, her tail swishing slowly back and forth::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS: As you know... the ship has a need for an executive officer... I've just been given authorization to offer that position to someone on the Europa.... How do you feel about that? ::smiles::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Receives his drink and leans on the bar::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Doylan> ::sneaks up behind Mac and covers his eyes with her hands, then places a fake Italian accent on her voice:: CEO: Guess who.

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Ahhh Mi Amore'

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::places his sandal back on his feet, making a metal note to have them destroyed once he gets back on the ship, half paying attention to what Heather is saying:: CO: Oh, you found someone then, that is good

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Ya have the hands of a doctor....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS: Yes. The position is yours should you want it. Do you?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::the smell of food reaches her sensitive nose and she leaps off of the roof, watching the crew carefully::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Checks the pot on the sand beside the fire, stirs the beans::

CTO_Hexx says:
ALL: Hey Y'all!  Chow's ready!  Come and git it!

CEO_McGregor says:
:;Turns and looks Dyani in the eyes::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Doylan>::smiles and moves so she leans against the bar next to him:: CEO: Ah well. It was worth a try. ::eyes the drink and raises an eyebrow at Mac::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::looks up from messing with his foot::  CO: Mine? You are offering it to me, ::looks surprised, which is rare since he usually knows what Heather is planning:: of course I will take it, I would be honored to be your 1st Officer

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Would ya like somthin Lass

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::smiles:: CEO: yes...but let's go eat first. You hungry?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Grabs some carving implements and moves over to the fire pit again.  ::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Winks at Dyani and smiles sheepishly:: Doylan: Aye Lass, Aye

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::straightens up and takes his hand:: CEO: Well come on then.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles:: CNS: Good. I was hoping you were going to say that... you know... I never thought that when I came to the Europa to study Captain Rya and her husband Executive Officer Vekh... that one day you and I would be in the same position.

CEO_McGregor says:
::Takes Dyani by the hand and heads for the food::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::runs across the sand on all fours, stopping right by the food. Begins trying to dig it out::

CNS_Llewellyn says:
::looks like he is thinking about something:: CO: You think that they will send someone out to "study" us?

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::walks with the CEO, moving easily over the sand, then gasps at the cat thing...:: Self: What the hell? ::starts to run forward with the other officers::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Dyani, we need this time together...Ah been meanin to talk to ya....But Iah ....ah ...umm…. umm

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CNS: By the great goddess... I hope not! ::laughs::

CSO_Enki says:
::Hears the commotion, and sits up looking around, holding her top on::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks up and flicks her ears back, growling::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::sees a familiar looking person at the pit... someone who is not part of the crew but she knows... :: Self: Chitwa?

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::doesn't even hear the CEO as she moves to the CIV:: CIV: Hey.....easy... it's okay....We won't hurt you....

CEO_McGregor says:
::Follows Dyani knowing she didn’t hear him::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::continues digging, her fur fluffing out as she growls::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani>::wishes she had a sedative on her::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Stands by Dyani:: Doylan: What’s this here?

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::reaches out and cautiously taps Chitwa on the shoulder:: CIV: Hey....::shrugs and remains ready as any trained martial artist would:: You don’t' need to be so violent. We won't hurt you....

CIV_Chitwa says:
::gets nervous with all the people around her and whimpers, backing away slowly on all fours::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::comes up to Chitwa:: CIV: Chitwa? Chitwa? Is that you?

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::kneels down, and looks over at the young cat:: CIV: It's okay. ::looks around and spots the voice and raises an eyebrow, then rises to her feet and backs up to the CEO::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Give me a quick kiss to celebrate... and we'll do more celebrating later... :;smiles::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Stops Dyani by grabbing her waist::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Easy Lass

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks up and tilts her head:: Graham: Auntie Kathleen?

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::looks up at Mac and rolls her eyes slightly and sighs:: CEO: Ah well...at least this person seems to know her. ::smiles:: What, you thought I'd go and get hurt?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::stands up and looks around nervously, her tail still fluffed out::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Yes... its me... what happened? How did you get here?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Heather, and turns his head so he can kiss her.  He reaches up and pulls her head closer to his and embraces her as he kisses her::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: No more than you would think the same about me

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: I love you. ::smiles at him::

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks into the scene and looks around before she locates Heather and Cook...and raises an eyebrow as she walks toward them, in full uniform::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks down as tears blur her vision:: Graham: Was going to move. Went on big trrrransporrrt...bad men therrre, everrryone dead but me.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::returns her smile:: XO: I love you also.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sees Keely out of the corner of her eye:: CMO: Oh! Hello!

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::smiles and wraps her arms about the CEO's waist as best she could:: CEO: Okay then.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::turns to Keely, and rolls his eyes, looking like Keely might have interrupted something:: CMO: Hey, Keely how’s it going

CEO_McGregor says:
::Takes his hands and places them softly on Dyani's cheeks and kisses her softly::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::kneels down to give Chitwa a hug:: Oh my... I am so sorry... you look like you are starving... you can tell me all about it later... let's get you some food. ::smiles softly::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::notices Keely is in full uniform:: CMO: I figured of all people you would be full of festivities and not wearing your uniform

CMO_Calahan says:
::walks up to the pair with a tight smile on her face, and clears her throat as she approaches:: CO/XO: Hello to you also....::sighs::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: It's okay?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sees the PADD in her hand:: CMO: What's that?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Of course... ::turns to the CTO:: CTO: Would you give my niece some of your delicious smelling food?

CMO_Calahan says:
::looks stressed and shrugs slightly:: CO/XO: I don't have much time for pleasantries. ::hands the PADD over:: It is an LOA. I leave in fifteen minutes for Earth....I'm sorry to do this to you on such short notice. ::notes the scene by the grill and frowns slightly, then spots Dyani and the CEO and turns her dulled eyes back to Heather and Cook::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> :;kisses the CEO back and smiles at him::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::starts reading the PADD:: CMO: Oh Keely... ::stands up:: I am going to miss you.

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: That’s been a long time comin

XO_Llewellyn says:
::stands and brushes himself off:: CMO: Keely, we are all going to miss you.  How long are you going to be away?

CTO_Hexx says:
Yeo: Sure, nuff to go around.  ::Grabs a plate and slices off some of each type of meat, then spoons a heap of baked beans into a small bowl, adds disposable utensils and hands it back::  There ya go, dig in.

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan : Still hungry?

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Why arrre you herrre, Auntie Kathleen? ::looks around warily at the crew::

CSO_Enki says:
::Finds herself bored of tanning... and almost done with it.  She fixes her top behind her back, and stands from her spot, taking in everything that's going on::

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods slightly and clears her throat:: CO: Yes...Well...Dyani will hold things over until I get back. She's completely capable...::looks to Cook and shrugs slightly:: I don't know...really....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Well Chitwa, remember I serve on a Starfleet vessel... these are my crewmates and that woman over there... ::points at Heather:: is my captain.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Spots the CMO conversing with the CO and her husband.  Seeing as she's in uniform, figured she's returning to the ship and not staying.  Lifts the top off the cauldron and dishes up a bowl then heads over toward them.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CMO: Dyani is fine and capable... but she is not you... not my long time friend... ::goes to give her a hug::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stops and waits for the hugging to finish. ::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Oh. ::looks up:: Arrre you going to stay herrre now?

CMO_Calahan says:
::hugs Heather back and closes her eyes slightly, then pulls away and wipes at her eyes a bit, then blinks...doesn't notice the CTO:: CO/XO: You know I would normally try to give you more warning...but Alex was in a shuttle accident.. The prognosis is not the greatest... ::voice catches and she swallows:: It happened about mid-mission for us...

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: For a bit... why don't you come and stay with me on the Europa... I'll get permission from my captain...

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::blinks and looks back at the food:: CEO: Of course I am. ::smiles::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::knows how she feels about Alex:: CMO: Yes... absolutely go... you have my blessings.... tell Alex hello for me.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::huge grin - suddenly all the nights sleeping in a storage crate are gone:: Graham:: I can?!

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods:: CO/XO: I'll let you know if I will be able to come back or not. ::smiles… or tries...:: And keep an eye on Dyani for me.

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Figures....We can eat anytime

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Captain Llewellyn is a good woman... I am sure she'd let you stay with me... but I do have to ask...

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: We're lucky if we get 15 minutes a week together...now all you want to do is eat

CSO_Enki says:
::Grabbing her towel, she drapes it over her shoulder and begins walking alongside the water lapping at the shore... why is she here, really?::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Okies. ::looks down at her bowl:: Self: Food! ::eats hungrily - it has been a long time since she had seen this much food::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::feels sad for Keely:: CMO: I wish you well, and I hope everything turns okay well.  It seems I have only been here a short while and now you are leaving, I will truly miss you

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani>::sighs and playfully taps him on the arm:: CEO: Well, I haven't eaten in the last twelve...::voice drags off as she spots the CMO and frowns:: Now what is she doing...?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles sadly::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Well lets go ask

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods and smiles back slightly:: CO/XO: I have to get going. ::feels Dyani's eyes on her and looks over and waves::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: You stay here and eat... and get to know the Europa family and I'll go talk to Captain Llewellyn.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::extends his hand to Keely, wondering if she will take it::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Okay ::said with mouth full. Holds up the empty bowl to the CTO:: CTO: Seconds!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::nods:: CMO: Yes. I understand. Good luck and god speed.

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::places an arm on the CEO:: CEO: No no...I think I know why.....she is taking an LOA… her fiancée was in a horrible accident....

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sees the CTO now in front of her:: CTO: Hexx, what can I do for you?

CMO_Calahan says:
::nods to Heather, then takes the XO's hand:: XO: See you around, Cook. ::turns and walks away from the scene, without another look back::

CTO_Hexx says:
CO: Oh, uh, 'scuse me ma'am.::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::also goes walking up to speak with the CO::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::turns back to the CEO:: CEO: Anyways....let's just get a quick bite to eat. Then we'll be alone. I promise. ::kisses him softly and then waits for him to say something::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::waits patiently for Hexx to start speaking::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: ok .....ok    lets go

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::smiles and moves toward the food as she looks it over::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::turns and looks at Hexx, and waits to see what he is saying::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Runs after the CMO::  CMO: 'Scuse me ma'am?  I see yer leavin, and I didn't want ya to go away hungry.::  ::Holds out the small bowl of thick, thunky reddish liquid::

CMO_Calahan says:
::jumps slightly and turns around with a raised eyebrow...then looks visibly ill:: CTO: What...is it...?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::raids the food table and finds a nice spot to eat::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sees Hexx run off, shrugs then sees her yeoman:: Yeo: Hello.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::watches the CTO run after Keely, and smiles.  He is a nice guy, a little weird and speaks funny but nice all the same::

CTO_Hexx says:
CMO: ::Studies her for a moment, his smile fading::  It's chili ma'am.  I made sure  as not to make it too spicy, you  know, fer all the flatlanders on the crew.  I promised ya some months ago...

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: So what ya want to eat Lass?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CO: Ma'am... my niece Chitwa is here on this planet... and it seems that she is the lone survivor of some kind of accident... I feel responsible for the young girl... would it be alright if she stayed with us on the Europa?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Yeo: Your niece? I had no idea you had a niece... ::smiles:: Where is she?

CIV_Chitwa says:
::watches the CEO and Dyani curiously::

CMO_Calahan says:
::blinks, then smiles sadly:: CTO: Thank you, Hexx. ::takes the bowl:: I will see you around, perhaps. ::pauses:: I'm going on LOA....so keep an eye on Dyani and the CEO for me. ::manages a smile::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::sighs:: CEO:  I don't know. Hm...

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CO: She is right over there... ::points at the caitian girl:: She's adopted.... of course... ::smiles sheepishly::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Puts his arm around Dyani's waist::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani>::relaxes into the CEO's embrace, then spots Chitwa watching them and smiles at the kitty::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
Yeo: Oh... I see.... um... ::ponders a few minutes:: Well you'll be responsible for her until we can figure out what happened and what is going on… alright? When you get a chance let me know more about the situation. ::smiles::

CTO_Hexx says:
CMO: ::Speaks softly, sensing she's sad::  Sure Ma'am.  You have a good trip.  And if'n ya get to Earth, and need anything, just contact my family, tell 'em I sent ya.  They'll help ya out.  ::Smiles::  You want some more food 'fore ya go?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::turns his attention to the caitian girl, and remembers the one that served on the Tal-War and hopes this one is a little brighter then the last caitian he met::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sees Dyani looking at her and backs up quickly, falling into a furry pile::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Why is that ....What is that anyway....watching us?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CO: Yes! Thank you, Ma'am... I really appreciate it. ::turns to go back to the table where Chitwa is::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::makes an 'oh' sound, slightly amused and looks over to the cat.:: CIV: Are you okay?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
XO: Shall we go get something to eat? ::smiles at him::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: What’s she so afraid of....Me, or you ?

XO_Llewellyn says:
CO: I was wondering when you were going to ask ::smiles, and starts walking with Heather towards the food::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::climbs back up to a sitting position:: Dyani: I'm okay.

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::tilts her head:: CEO: I'm not sure. ::said in a whispered voice:: But don't worry about it... maybe she just is curious:: CIV: What's your name?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::returns to the table:: CIV: Oh Chitwa... meet Doylan and McGregor.... they are all part of the Europa family. :;smiles::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::walks with Donnie a smile from ear to ear very happy::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::looks at the Yeo and smiles, still leaning against Mac::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> MO/CEO: Meet Chitwa... my niece.

CIV_Chitwa says:
::tilts her head:: Graham: Cousins?

CMO_Calahan says:
::smiles slightly:: CTO: No I have to be going.....I don't eat much anyways. ::smiles:: Take care Hexx...::turns and walks back to a waiting shuttle::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: The Europa is like an extended family... we all work and serve together and have times like this... where we enjoy each other's company.

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Hello lass....Don't worry about Dyani here...She's harmless

CEO_McGregor says:
:;Chuckles::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::smiles and waves a the kitty, then smiles back and up at the CEO:: CEO: That's what you think...::chuckles and looks at the cat:: CIV: Mac here isn't too bad himself.

CTO_Hexx says:
::Watches her walk away::  Self: That girl's got ten pounds a' trouble in a  five pound sack, no two ways around it.  ::Shakes his head and returns to the party::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::walks up to everyone at the pit wondering where Enki is... looks around for her::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: You have plenty of friends around here

XO_Llewellyn says:
::walks up next to the pit with Heather and looks at the food as his mouth starts to water::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani>::notices the CO and XO and smiles their direction::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Returns to the fire pit::  CO: Sorry 'bout that ma'am, just fixin the doc a doggie bag.  Now, I have got somethin' special for all y'all.  ::Rubs his hands together::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::perks her ears:: Graham: Oh. I have a frrreind in Starrrfleet...I thought this might be his ship. I guess I'm lucky I was so hungrrry.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles slyly at Donnie:: XO: Get some food for us... I should say hello to my Chief of Science.... ::Hears Hexx:: CTO: Oh? What is it?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::nods to Heather, and moves to get two plates::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> :;looks over at Chitwa sadly, feeling bad for her::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Starts grabbing bowls and ladling out the chunky chili, handing bowls and spoons to everyone nearby::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: We are all friends here

CTO_Hexx says:
ALL: This here's my special family recipe chili, guaranteed to cure what ails ya'!

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: I am surprised that your parents did not tell you I was also in Starfleet. Maybe we can look up your friend's name and find out where he or she is.

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Do I get to stay?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CTO: Oooo... save me a bowl... I'm going to go grab Enki.

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Come on lass ...lets eat

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Yes. ::smiles::

CIV_Chitwa says:
Graham: Oh...than I have to go home and pack my things. ::twitches her fluffy tail in thought::

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::raises an eyebrow skeptically and nods:: CEO: Yeah....I'm not a big chili fan...I don't think.....it sounds...odd.

CSO_Enki says:
::Standing alongside the water, staring out into the waves::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::goes to get Enki who is gracefully dipping her toes in the water, smiles keeping her thoughts to herself::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::starts dipping a little of this and a little of that on to each of plate::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Well there’s some salad

CSO_Enki says:
::Turns as she hears someone coming up behind her::  CO: Ma’am.

CMO_Calahan says:
<Dyani> ::nods and laughs:: CEO: But that is what I eat all the time… it is the least messy and still healthy enough for me to eat on duty.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: Aren't you hungry? As Hexx would probably say, Grub's on... ::smiles::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: I think I saw some ribs over there

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks at her empty bowl:: Graham: Is therrre morrre?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: Why yes! There will be time enough to pack.... but for now eat and enjoy. ::gets Chitwa a bowl of chili::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Watches everyone staring suspiciously at the chili::  ALL: Awww, c'mon now!  Boldly go and all that right?

MO_Doylan says:
::looks up at Mac:: CEO: What are you having?

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Am havin the Chili

MO_Doylan says:
CEO: Then I will try it. ::smiles::

CTO_Hexx says:
ALL: Besides, this is the only thing here with real meat in it.  ::Smiles proudly::

CSO_Enki says:
::Shrugs slightly::  CO: What's on?

CIV_Chitwa says:
All: Yay! Foodie food food! ::digs in the chili::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
CSO: All kinds of meats... some venison... and beef ribs I think and Hexx made his family chili.

XO_Llewellyn says:
::finishes getting as much food as he can on two plates, so he heads back towards Heather::

CEO_McGregor says:
::looks at the CIV and chuckles::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Dishes up bowls and saves one for the CO::

CEO_McGregor says:
::Holds a spoonful of chili for Dyani to try::

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Here take a bite

XO_Llewellyn says:
::almost walks right into the caitian as he is walking with his mound of food::

MO_Doylan says:
::leans forward and gently takes the chili from the spoon, then leans back a hand over her mouth as she samples it::

CSO_Enki says:
::Looks at the Captain... if the time came, could she?::  CO: I'm sure there's something I'll eat...

XO_Llewellyn says:
CIV: I am sorry, I guess I should be watching where I am going instead of looking at all this food.

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Mind if ah ask ya a question?

CTO_Hexx says:
ALL: Now normally, this recipe calls for snake ya understand, 'course there ain't no rattlesnakes in these parts...but funny thing is, when I was here settin' up, I spotted these little lizards...

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks up at the XO nervously::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::looks at Enki curiously with a small smile, wondering what she just sensed from her CSO:: CSO: Great... Come with me to the tables then…

MO_Doylan says:
::tilts her head and then a moment later nods:: CEO: Not bad. ::smiles, then looks at the CTO:: CTO: Are you kidding me?!

CIV_Chitwa says:
CEO: Ask what?

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles:: CIV: It is okay, dig in, ::starts to walk on:: oh yeah, welcome to the Europa ::grins and heads to were he saw Heather take off to::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Do ya go in the water?

CTO_Hexx says:
::Stops, the smile frozen on his face::  MO: uh...Yeah!  ::Laughs::  Yeah, jest kidden.

MO_Doylan says:
::looks at the CEO with a raised eyebrow::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Ah mean like swim

CIV_Chitwa says:
CEO: In the waterrr? ::looks nervously at the shoreline:: I...I don't know.

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::turns back to see Donnie coming her way, smiles at him::

MO_Doylan says:
::then looks back to the CTO and narrows her eyes:: CTO: Well good! ::smiles and picks up a bowl of the chili and looks back at Mac::

CSO_Enki says:
::Nods, and takes a few steps out of the water before following Heather's gaze... Donnie::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Really hopes the MO doesn't find a tail::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Heather, as he holds up all the food he is carrying::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Once everyone is eating, as is custom, prepares his own food last::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::comes to Donnie and takes a plate:: XO: Goodness.. All this for me? Good thing the outdoors gives me an appetite

MO_Doylan says:
::looks over at Mac and leans closer, her voice soft:: CEO: You think he really put lizard in this?

CEO_McGregor says:
Doylan: Aye lass...Ah do indeed

XO_Llewellyn says:
::frowns at Heather:: CO: Umm, no part of it is mine, ::smiles:: don't be a pig

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Ah meant no offense lass...honest ah didn’t

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::laughs:: XO: I did not mean both plates... silly.... let's get back to the crew.

CIV_Chitwa says:
CEO: I neverrr thought about it beforrre.

CEO_McGregor says:
MO: Pretty good ..Don’t ya think?

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::hoping the CSO is following her as well, returns to the tables with the senior staff::

MO_Doylan says:
::looks ill and sets the chili back down....:: CEO: I think I'll have the salad....::stands and moves to the salad::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Moves the remaining food off to one side, piles some wood on the fire for atmosphere and joins the rest of the group::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Well on earth felines don't like the water at all

XO_Llewellyn says:
::turns and starts heading back:: CO: Good thing we are going back, I forgot to get something to drink

MO_Doylan says:
CEO: Were you trying to tell me something earlier...when I noticed Chitwa? ::asks softly::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Donnie:: All: Every one.... I have an announcement...

CIV_Chitwa says:
::looks nervously at the CO and XO::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Hopes the CO didn't find a tail::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Really thought he got all the tails out::

CEO_McGregor says:
MO: Aye ah was

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
All: I thought you'd like to know the Europa has found her new executive officer... ::smiles and motions to Donnie:: Commander Llewellyn has been offered the position by Starfleet Command and has accepted it.

MO_Doylan says:
::looks over at the CO/XO and smiles::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::still holding the plate of food, and now with a little BBQ sauce on his face, thinking Heather couldn't have picked a better time for her to have everyone look at him::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::feels very out of place and slides under the table::

CTO_Hexx says:
::Claps loudly::  XO: Congratulations sir!

CEO_McGregor says:
MO: Ah guess when we have time I'll tell ya

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> ::sees her niece slip under the table:: Self: Uh oh...

CTO_Hexx says:
::Wonders what the hell is up with that caitian?::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::smiles at Hexx:: CTO: Thanks, I just hope I do as good as a job as Executive Officer as you did with cooking this food ::sets the plate down and wipes his face off::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sits on the sand and hugs her tail::

MO_Doylan says:
::nods and gives the CEO's hand a squeeze behind her::

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
<Yeo Graham> CIV: What's wrong, Chitwa... ? Everything will be alright... you will see... :;smiles::

CEO_McGregor says:
::winks at Doylan and bends down and holds his hand out for the CIV:CIV come on out lass

Host CO_Llewellyn says:
::sits down next to her husband and starts eating::

XO_Llewellyn says:
::takes a sit next to Heather:: ~~~CO: I love you and all, but next time warn me you are going to make an announcement about me when I have food all over my face.~~~

CEO_McGregor says:
::Looks at Dyani and winks::

CIV_Chitwa says:
::sniffs at the CEO's hand cautiously::

CEO_McGregor says:
CIV: Come on ....no one will harm you here. You’re one of us now

Host Frank_SM says:
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