Posted by Chief Petty Officer Jacen “Flex” Flexwood (Security Officer/Special Forces Division) in Alt Timeline - Holosuite Deck 17 (Aurra)
Despite having been aboard the Altantis for months now, Jacen still found himself having trouble sleeping. He wasn’t sure of the exact cause of his insomnia… perhaps it was the perfectly controlled atmosphere, the unnatural quiet of his quarters, the hum of all of the biological and artificial energy trapped within the confines of the ship… regardless he refused to lay around and waste waking hours staring at the ceiling. Flex made his way to deck 17 and unsurprisingly found a vacant holosuite to occupy his mind.

=^=Computer run program Flex Zeta 66=^=

The computer beeped in acknowledgment and the scene started to materialize.
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There were a few people sitting around on the various couches enjoying the warmth provided by the firepits. Jacen made his way over to the small stage beside the bar and picked up the old acoustic guitar that was waiting for him. Before even plucking a cord, a young waitress placed a drink on the stool beside him and smiled before returning to the bar. As the large man began to pick at the strings, the holoprojected patrons broke off their conversations to enjoy his rendition of House of the Rising Son.

Jacen Flexwood (Sec)

Twenty minutes later, Aurra was leaving the medical bay but didn’t want to go to her quarters yet. ‘A drink would be nice.’ she thought and then smiled. Wanting something other than the lounge, she stopped in the middle of the corridor, “Computer, are there any holosuite programs currently running where relaxation and alcohol are being offered that are open to the public?” She listened to the choices but there wasn’t enough information to make a completely informed decision, but the computer had mentioned a program belonging to Jacen Flexwood. Aurra squeezed her eyes shut as she tried to remember the face that went with that name.

Taking off in the direction of the nearest turbo lift, she was still working on filling in the details of the mysterious Flexwood. Big guy…security…yes, that felt right. ‘Well, I hope he won’t mind…’ Aurra made the rest of the trip in silence looking forward to the martini she would soon be drinking.

It was always interesting to see the programs her fellow crew mates had designed. Flexwood’s was unusual as it had snow, something Aurra was only introduced to after she graduated from the Academy. There was plenty of seating and even some fluffy throw blankets on the couches and chairs to ward off any chill one might feel. She could hear music and looked in the direction it came from.

“May I get you something to drink this evening?” A pretty holo server appeared at her side.

“Oh, yes…a dirty, vodka, martini, please—three olives?”

“Certainly. Would you like some food with it?”

Aurra chuckled. “No, no. It’s too late to eat, just the martini. I’ll be over by the stage.”

With a nod the server left and Talisse walked off in the direction of the stage. She was comfortably seated when the young female found her and set the drink on a table at her side, immediately leaving to see if anyone else needed her service. Aurra took a sip and smiled, it was just right.

—CMO Talisse