Posted by Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond (Commander, Air Group (CAG)) in Morning Comes Early: Time for a run (anyone welcome)

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Posted by Colonel Jaxon “Hawk” Hammond (Commander, Air Group (CAG)) in Morning Comes Early: Time for a run (anyone welcome)
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Hammond’s eyes shot open he looked at the clock it was 4:OO am, he swung his legs over the bed stretched and looked over at Kilo, she was still laying on her bed but was wake and staring at him. “What do you say, girl, Ready for a nice run on the beach?” she shot out of her bed circled three time let out a single bark and then sat at his feat, he moved to the bathroom and turned on the light, he ran a quick tooth brush through his mouth and was out the door in his jogging cloths in under ten minutes. The two walked briskly down the hall, said hello to other officers as they went.

He open accessed the hollow deck. “Hammond, Miami Beach Alpha” he said and then entered, He was early yet he looked at his watch it was 4:45. He pulled out her favorite toy, a tennis ball he had rigged a little floater too. Kilo leaned forward anticipating the through, and with a flick of his wrist the ball was in the water and so was Kilo. The horizon had a soft glow but the sun was still a good 35 minutes before the sun would crest the horizon.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

Kilo came back sopping wet with her toy dangling out of her mouth, She set it down in front of Hammond her eyes fixed on it, her tail swishing back and forth. Hammond reached down to grab the toy, Kilo dropped her front haunches watching the toy as he picked it up and launched it back out into the water. Kilo stared at him waiting. “Release” he said and off she went, like a black and orange blur leaping into the water.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia approached the holodeck and saw that it was engaged to a beach program, so it must be the Colonel she thought to herself. She was dressed in a set of light tan Vulcan linen top and pants. The sleeves were short and it was light and airy. Tapping the control the door whooshed open and she stepped out onto the sand, her flat slip on shoes had no trouble in the sand she was glad to see.
She paused and looked around curiously. The sun was just lighting the eastern horizon and she spotted Hammond and Kilo by the water’s edge. She made her way over to them.
“ Good morning, Colonel, Kilo.” She said with a nod as she approached them.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Kilo pushed her snout into the lieutenants hand, she was in play mode and able to do what she wanted in reason, she licked the hand a couple times trying to get her attention, tail swishing sand everywhere. She inched closer and closer until she got what she wanted.

Hamond looked over at T’Leia, she looked ready to go. “Ah Lieutenant T’Leia, I’m so glad you came I much prefer running with someone, its more.” he paused “Fun” he finished.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia nodded in greeting before she looked down at Kilo and gave her the scratches she wanted.
“Understandable. The added benefit of company is to give one incentive to keep exercising I imagine. Tell me, Colonel, are you competitive?”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

He smiled warmly, “I have not met many Marines that are not, that said im competitive when its ” he paused .”Appropriate” he looked at her, she was very interesting for a Vulcan almost curious. “I must admit i have not had many Vulcan acquaintances, this should be enjoyable”

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia nodded and a slight glint came into her eye. “Well then, where do you usually run? Just down the beach here?”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

He gave a nod down the beach. “About two miles that way, there is a pier, if we keep a 6 min pace we’ll be there just as the sun rises over the water, it’s quite the sight” he said smiling at her. His face shifted to a grin, “Unless you want to race?” he noted

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia had been stretching while they were speaking and at his question she flashed him a quick glance before taking off down the beach. She wasn’t running flat out but at a good, steady pace. While not really being a person that thrived on the physical she was careful to keep herself in shape with daily yoga, running and some light weights to keep her muscles toned. She had good stamina and she thought this beach would be a good place to run. She liked the flatness of the beach, the sand and the water. It reminded her of Lake Yuron back on Vulcan. She had spent many hours running on that beach.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Kilo was the first to realize what had happened and took off like a bullet after her, this was her free time roam and do what she wanted. In a heartbeat she was running and barking next to her, the took off in a flat out sprint into the water. The shear speed and agility of the dog was insane to say the least.

Hammond blinked twice as she pulled away. “Hey that’s cheating!” he laughed and chased after her, he was in very good shape it was clear that he took very good care of himself. He took of running after in a burst of speed to catch up and then settled into her pace next to her. “Nice move” he said looking at his watch, they were just above a six minute pace, “Think you can bump up a little, we are just off pace to see the sun rise. ” kilo was already out of sight down the beach somewhere , she new the routine.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia arched a brow, “Of course,” She said simply though and did indeed pick up her pace. It did not seem to cause her any discomfort, her breath continued to inhale and exhale in a rhythm and her arms and legs easily pumped. She did seem to be enjoying the run though as her gaze moved about herself, keeping an eye on the water, beach in front of her and around them. They also followed the dog’s quick pace, ah four paws gave one speed indeed she thought. Her straight black hair flowed back off her face and shoulders.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond increased and matched her pase truth was, he was a Marine he was built for running, he could keep this pace up for much farther than they were going. He looked at her it shocked him a little bit that she seemed to be enjoying the run. Her hair flowing in the motion of it all gave him more to think about. she is quite beautiful he thought, or so he thought. “Beautiful” the last part escaped his lips unintentionally.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia easily paced Hammond and did find herself enjoying the run. She had found that when she ran it was one of the only time her logical mind was not going over scientific treatises or her latest work projects. It was as good as meditating. She didn’t find the dog or Hammond distracted her from clearing her mind either.
“Where is this beach?” She asked Hammond, despite their pace she seemed to have no difficulty talking, showing she was in decent shape.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond was enjoying the run, mornings were normally his peace time, a time he could empty out and not think for a bit. A time he and Kilo could just play and have some fun. He had been expecting, if anyone showed, that he would have to but on his colonel attitude, but instead the run felt mostly the same other than he had someone to talk to and he had to call her Lieutenant. He thought he would see if he could change that as he was enjoying himself. “You can call me Jax or Jaxon if you want, when we are not on duty,” he said. “It’s south beach Miami on earth in Florida.”

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“Very well, I am T’Leia then.” T’Leia said. “I have heard humans speak of that place on earth very favourably. It is a popular vacation destination is it not?”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond smiled he found her name sort of poetic, ” it is indeed, a bit of a party destination really” he said searching for Kilo.

“Its great in the morning like this though, and late evening, its very romantic” he said not really processing what he said until it came out. ” You know for dates and things”

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

A slight glint came into T’Leia’s eyes as a brow arched, her tone had a touch of a wry bent to it. “I see. I could this beach being very relaxing.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

He smiled , “It is that, somethibg your interested in seeing sometime” he asked trying to get a feel for who she was.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“Was that a question, Colonel? If so, I would say not yet. I would say that we have not become that acquainted yet. But I do find your company…fascinating. Tell me about yourself, how did you come to enter the Marines?”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

For the first time in a long time, Hammond had been caught off guard. “I um find you intriguing ” I managed to get out. “I come from a family lone of Marines, it wasn’t so much a choice but a birthrigt” he said “I had fantasy about it as a kid, course the war squashed any of those thoughts fast” he shifted a little checking thier pace. “What about you, why did you join Starfleet.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“A common but honourable reason to join.” T’Leia said with a nod. “Actually I’m not entirely sure if I had a specific reason that I joined. My mother is an artist and my father a Healer. No one in my direct lineage were part of Starfleet. I think I just felt that there would be more opportunity for scientific study. In pursuit of that I studied a wide variety of the planetary sciences.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“I think I understand” he said, “Tell me,T’Leia, how does vulcan art work, on earth it’s based so much on feeling?” he said “I hear that Vulcans in some way feel more deeply that humans, ” he said hoping he did not offend her. “Is it still an emotional outlet? or does it work differently.?” he asked

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia blinked and her pace slowed a fraction as she considered his question. One would have had to be very observant to see that the question had startled her. “Emotional? I am not sure if it is emotional. My mother appears to paint what she sees. Her technique is of course flawless but she has …a gifted way of applying the paint and colors. I always considered it the way that she sees the world.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond did not notice the change but he did notice the mistep.. “careful ” he noted sand can be tricky.”

“I thought maybe that if Vulcans did have deep emotions that maybe art and music was a way from them to release it safely?” He said more as a statement but with some question as well.”shows what this old dog knows” he said with a chuckle..

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia cocked her head a bit as she considered the question.
“I think that we use it more to understand the world, to explore different view points. At least that is how my mother spoke of her art.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond smiled as she cocked her head sideways..” I can see that,” he said a hint of disappointment in his voice.” I’ve always found art an expression of someone else, i get a sense of who they are from how they paint,or the music they play.” He said with a pause.” Would be interested to see some of your mother’s art if its ok?” He asked.. They were currently about half way down the beach, it was going faster than he wanted.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“I have a piece of her art in my room. It is of the area near my home and it’s fascinating. Our home is near Lake Yuron. But what is fascinating is that my mother painted the demarcation line between the land around Lake Yuron and the normal desert of Vulcan.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond smiled “I would love to see it if that is an invitation.” He said as Kilo ran up nipped T’Leias hand , dances a few times in front of her and then ran off.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“If you’re interested in seeing it, I can show it.” T’Leia said as she looked ahead at the pier which they were nearing.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond looked over and smiled. “I would enjoy that I think” he said referring to seeing the artwork. “The pier is only 100 yards away, race on three?” he smirked.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“Absolutely!” T’Leia said readying for the countdown.

Lt. T’Leia CSO
He had no idea that Vulcan’s were like this in truth he had not spent much time socializing with them they are ways seemed a little dry, T’Leia you could almost feel a sense of curiosity and adventure about her “Three”

He found himself wondering if he would finally have a friend to hang out with, he and the captain had agreed to do some Skiing but there was still a level of protocol there that was unavoidable. “Two”

He looked at Kilo who seemed to know what was coming she had already circled back and was trotting next to T’leia. “One”

“GO”

Kilo was the first to reach full speed, she was fast even for a Malenios her clocked speed was 34 mph. Sand sprayed everywhere as she took off.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia was only a second behind the animal in moving into a full out run. Her arms pumped and she was more carefully breathing with her breath whooshing out on the exhale as she had increased her breathing with the increased need of oxygen.

Lt. T’Leia CSO
Hammond was a split second behind in getting up to speed, weather it was the fact that both Kilo and T’Leia had better reflexes that him, or he simply was making it fair, no one would ever know. His breathing was heard but in a good steady rhythm, he normally ran with an O2 inhibitor to simulate high altitude. Hammond charged past her a little and then fell back a little but the speed was close. He most certainly was in very good condition.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

Eventually Hammond’s better conditioning would tell as he was more physically fit than the scientist and she started to lag behind him. She didn’t give up though and ran the entire way to the pier. Upon reaching it her breath was ragged and she obviously was tired but she slowed and took deep breaths getting her wind back before moving over to the pier to take a seat.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“You fast for a scientist” he said laughing, “Thought you had me for a minute” he said between steading breaths, as she went to sit down he really did not think and lightly grabbed her by the waist .

“Don’t sit down , walk around a bit first so you don’t cramp, helps push the lactic acid out” He said handing her a hydration tab and let go pacing around himself.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia did not start but looked surprised for a moment before she said, “Oh, of course. As I scientist I know better. Instinct is to rest though,” she said as she moved away and began to pace and stretch herself. “ I do not usually push myself that hard when I run.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond smiled as he streched out. “Feels good, doesn’t it?” he said looking at her. “You seemed to do just fine” he noted.

The sun was just about to come up. “Oh this is my favorite part” he said leaning on the railing on his elbows. He waited for the sun to kiss the morning sky.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia joined him at the rail to enjoy the sunrise. “Logically, I know a this is created by photonic beams but it still looks very realistic.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“You know, its a great simulation, and im sure it feels right to most, but there is something different about it that I cant quite put my finger on” he said looking over at her. “It always feels like a new day, makes ne focus for what ever is coming.”

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

“I can see why. It reminds me of my home on Vulcan, my family has a small house on Lake Yuron. I liked waking up in the morning and drinking spice tea in the garden, watching the sun come up.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“Nothing stopping us from having tea, computer table, two cups of spice Tea” he requested. It materialized next to them, hammond grabbed a cup and smelling it realized, he was not sure if it was the right tea. “Hope this is good for you”

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia stepped over to the table, sat and picked up the tea and smelt its sharp aroma. It was similar to mix of the human chai tea with cinnamon.
“It is correct,”She said as she took a sip. “I’ve never actually ate or drank on the holodeck. Is it replicated like in the lounge?”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“Me Jaxon, me make roars and boom booms” he said in his best caveman voice. He collected him self clearing his throat with a chuckle realizing the hunor might be lost on her, “I think so? Guessing there is a replicator somewhere , im not an engineer” he said with a chuckle taking a sip of tea.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia blinked as she watched him, “Are you alright, Jaxon?” It was very obvious that she did not get the reference at all and wondered if he was having a fit.

Lt. T’Leia CSO

Hammond chuckled, “apparently is was failing at making a bad joke, I was trying to act like a dumb caveman, ” he smiled ” im fine thank you, he smiled.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia blinked as she tried to decipher that. “That was humour? I’m sorry I am afraid I do not understand human humour. I believe it is because Vulcans are raised using profound logic, we have difficulty understanding irony or parody. That will be something I will enjoy observing though, perhaps you can educate me so I understand when jokes are used.”

Lt. T’Leia CSO

“I would be honored, though to be honest I’m not sure that one was all that funny” he said as the circle of the sun started to crest the ocean. “Very beautiful” he said not really indicating that he might not have meant the sun, his eyes leaving her toward the horizon.

Colonel Jaxon ‘Hawk’ Hammond
Commander 7th Marine Expeditionary Unit “Iron Valkyries” (CAG)

T’Leia turned to look at the sun as well, she was trained in all the planetary sciences and the phenomenon of the sun rising was different on every planet due to the different composition of the suns and atmosphere.

Lt. T’Leia CSO