Posted by Captain Dira Myqian (Commanding Officer) in Outpost 42- Bar room antics [Open Thread-All welcome]

Posted by Lieutenant John McCandless (Head Nurse) in Outpost 42- Bar room antics [Open Thread-All welcome]

Posted by Captain Dira Myqian (Commanding Officer) in Outpost 42- Bar room antics [Open Thread-All welcome]
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John had spent the last couple of days relaxing by the pool engaging in his favourite pastime, reading. Well, trying to read anyway. It had mostly involved swimming and getting distracted. He’d indulged in a couple of drinks by the poolside but he felt that now was the time to take advantage of the opportunity while he had it. He had beamed up to the Outpost earlier in the day and had taken the time to scout out some viable options. He’d found the main bar straight away. That’ll do nicely. He thought to himself and smiled.

He had made his way back to the ship and then to his quarters and got himself ready for the evening, making sure to attend to Garry. When the time came he gave her a pet and then left not before saying “I’ll see you later my love. Be good, you gorgeous cutie.” In his best cutsie voice (the one everyone makes around animals regardless of species). She meowed and looked almost disapproving at his leaving. John whistled to himself as he made his way to the bar on Outpost 42. He was wearing a navy blue blazer with a grey buttoned shirt, he had cream trousers on and a pair of brown leather shoes. He also wore a trilby, he had a penchant for hats. 10 minutes went by and he was at the entrance to the bar. He clapped his hands together, smiled and walked confidently in. He strode over to the barman, sat down on the bar stool and placed his order.
“Double single malt please. I’ll have a small jug of water to go with it too.” The Orion barkeeper nodded, a hint of respect in his eye, clearly John knew how to drink whiskey. A moment later and a glass and jug appeared. John smiled and placed a small drop of water into the whiskey glass and looked around.

Lt. John McCandless, Head Nurse

A couple stools down was perhaps a familiar form. In fact, some might have even done a double-take, depending on how used they were to seeing a certain captain off-duty.

The reality was that Commander Myqian had been seen around in off-duty clothes, but it was more rare for people to see Captain Myqian out of uniform. Part of it was opportunity, and the rest were simply the circumstances and timing of her promotion to CO. She just hadn’t had many opportunities to actually relax off-duty somewhere that wasn’t her quarters or with Zoi.

Her cropped black curls had grown out in recent weeks, though she still kept her hair short for ease of maintenance. She wore a brown satin top that was cropped at her navel and had a twisted front, and it sat over top of a pair of high waisted slim black pants in a stretchy material that had a very subtle sheen. The outfit was complete with black high heels and a large gold necklace made of a set of interlocking rings.

She was half way through a glass of a vibrant green liquor. As John took in the other occupants, Dira felt the attention sweep over her and she turned her head. She gave the head nurse a bemused half-smirk. “Busted,” she joked, seeming far more relaxed than anyone had seen her lately. Though that could have been the result of whatever she was drinking.

Captain Myqian, CO

John was mid drink and nearly spat it out with surprise when he saw the Captain. He took a gulp and managed to keep it down. Then he smiled. It was odd to see the Captain in plain clothes, out of uniform especially looking so relaxed.
“Captain! I wasn’t expecting you here.” He stated and then gave a wink, “don’t worry your secret is safe with me.” He chuckled and stood picking up the glass and small jug.
“Care for some company?” He asked, hoping she’d agree. He wanted to get to know the Captain more.

Lt. John McCandless, Head Nurse

She gave a nod. “Sure, why not.”

John smiled, nodded and sat down.
“Thank you Captain.”

Dira took a generous sip of her green drink and gazed at him intently. “Sometimes a captain just needs to go somewhere where she’s not automatically a captain. It’s called hiding in plain sight,” she said with a smirk.

Captain Myqian, CO

John took a sip of his whiskey and inclined his head his head.
“Indeed! Well, how long did it take to get found out?” He replied smiling.

Lt John McCandless, Head Nurse