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

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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

Sair nodded and accepted the cup from Shedda with a bow of her head in thanks. “We will. I think we’re just wrapping our minds everything and waiting for my father to get here. My mother’s guest quarters is more than big enough for the two of them.” She cast her gaze out over the setting, to her mother snuggled under a blanket in a chair and Koro curled up on her lap as she reclined. It made her feel many things at once, but mostly just gratitude for these small moments. They would need each and every one of them in the coming months. She sipped the lively drink and all but deflated in relaxation, something slipping away she didn’t even know she was holding.

~Sair Songz, CNS

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