Posted by Civilian Sair Songz (Counselor) in side - sim: Night at the Movie [OPEN]

Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in side - sim: Night at the Movie [OPEN]

Posted by Civilian Sair Songz (Counselor) in side - sim: Night at the Movie [OPEN]
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The idea had spawned as a passing thought while sharing dinner with Sair. Now it had blossomed into a full blown plan. Shedda stood in the middle of the holodeck scene. A soft grassy lawn, dotted with various different chairs, blankets, floor pillows, even a couple of hammock chairs suspended from trees. A large white screen was stretched across a frame waiting for light and motion to be projected along with various speakers scattered around. There was a small counter with heating elements and several Manhattan imprinted insulated cups for the crew to prepare and partake of the various hot beverages that would be on offer. Sair and Shedda had asked the crew to bring with them or to prepare on the holodeck a favorite hot beverage of their choice to share with everyone else.

They had decided to show a movie and had asked the crew to vote on a few choices. They would be offering a more family friendly film first, for those with young children, and then something for the older teenagers and adults after. Shedda looked around. “What do you think Sair? Should we put a few activities off to the side for the kids, incase they get bored? That way no one has to leave if the children get restless?”

Shedda

Sair nodded. “I think that will work nicely. Koro might lose interest fast, though he often surprises me, so we’ll see,” she said with a grin as she glanced over at Koro examining the ground. Her son was immensely curious, taking the galaxy in around him quietly. She had moments of worry lately about his quietness but there were times he just burst into enthusiastic chatter and she felt she could take a breath.

After a few moments, there were a couple of sand boxes, a play water table, and a playground/jungle gym set up a bit further off. “There, what do you think?”

Rather than go through the process of soaking and straining the subra nuts and ekalonlenum, she had done all of it well in advance and now had a large pot of the slightly spiced nut milk drink warming gently on one of the burners.

~Sair Songz, CNS

Shedda had brought 3 French presses and a large pot to boil the water for Rakkearise tea. It was rich and dark, but had the earthy tones of tea rather than the bitterness of coffee. She had the leaves in the presses already waiting for the water to boil.

Mal’athar, XO

Stepping into the holodeck and meandering towards the gathering, Kel Songz smiled at the scene. There was something lovely about the whole thing that while not something out of her own memories still felt nostalgic. A thick dark green shawl was wrapped around her shoulders and she held it closed with her arms across her chest. “Good evening,” she greeted, smiling warmly at Shedda and Sair.

“I thought you weren’t up to coming?” Sair said, eyeing her mother with a hint of concern.

Kel shrugged. “I just thought I’d stop by for a little bit before hading to bed. I’ll be fine,” she said with a subtle wink.

~Sair & Kel Songz

Shedda smiled warmly, “Kel, I am glad you came. Would you like to try Rakkearise tea? It’s almost ready.”

“Tea sounds lovely,” Kel said, especially in the mood for something hot to drink this evening.

“We’ll start the movie when more people arrive. There are chairs and blankets around and heated. If you need anything I can have the computer create it.”

Shedda

Koro came running over as he saw his grandmother and threw his little arms around her leg, making her laugh. “Hello my sweetheart. Shall we find a place for me to sit to watch whatever might be playing?” Koro nodded, grabbed her hand and led her away. Kel gave Shedda and Sair an amused look.

“That kid just gets to me sometimes,” Sair remarked to Shedda as she made the batch of ekal for everyone. “Just so unexpectedly sweet and funny.”

~Sair & Kel Songz

Shedda watched Koro drag Kel away and chuckled. “He is a very sweet little boy, you are very blessed, Sair.” She took an empty Manhattan stylized mug and lifted the tea pot and poured the sweet, aromatic tea into the mug. She placed the cap on the mug and then walked it over and set it down next to Kel before returning. She watched Koro and Kel a little wistfully. “I know there is a lot going on for you and your people, but I’m very happy for you that your mom was able to come spend this time with you and Koro.”

Shedda

Sair nodded, the amusement from a moment before evaporating. She wanted to just be able to put a brave face on, but it was too hard right now. “It was unfortunately necessary. I wouldn’t have been able to up and leave here, or rather she didn’t want me to since this is where I really wanted to be ad being back home is too hard,” she said, stirring the pot. When she lifted her gaze to Shedda there was sadness, yes, but also resignation. “She’s only got a few more months left, maybe less. She didn’t tell me before I left so it wouldn’t influence my decision making. My father is on his way to join us. The captain has arranged for them to have diplomatic status so they can remain as they wish without any issues.” After all, they were civilians not assigned to a position and their governments were allied but Kobliad was not a member of the Federation.

~Sair Songz, CNS

Shedda nodded, “I saw. His name came through with the updated manifest and they have both been listed as Diplomatic representatives. I am very glad they he is able to come and join you all. That you will be together.” Shedda prepared another cup of tea and then handed it to Sair. It had an easy raspberry flavor with a hint if vanilla. “Is there anything you want or need for the four of you, to make this more comfortable. I am in charge of ship’s resources after all and what we don’t have I can get.”

Shedda