Posted by Ensign Ben Park (BO Tactical) in Holodeck - Promotion Party - open for ALL - its not over

Posted by Captain Julien King (Captain) in Holodeck - Promotion Party - open for ALL - its not over

Posted by Ensign Tigress (Science) in Holodeck - Promotion Party - open for ALL - its not over
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Marishka liked seeing David and Riley together. Perhaps they would never quite understand the role they had played in her recent psychological development. She would have to invite them both for a drink sometime and try to explain.
“The trick to winning a contest, my dear, is to pretend you’re not in one.” she said with a sly smile.
-Marishka

Thomas took another look around the room. “Strange that neither Julian or Calvin are here yet, don’t you think?”
COS

Dagen’s eyes followed the ‘frills’. Her people were so incredibly effusive in the way that feelings or even thoughts were expressed. It reminded Dagen of himself; he couldn’t well keep a poker face and his emotions were often both seen and heard. While he never would call himself ‘sensitive’ it could be that he was just fooling himself. And that came out here in a look of surprise. “That .. that would be wonderful.” He had never had anyone drop by with or for lunch, though at times on the spacedock he had to be pulled away to sleep as he had often simply forgot about the time. “Maybe I could bring a lunch and we could slip off for a few. Catch a window seat in the lounge.”
Dagen, CE

Shalahn smiled and sang “I’d like that.” in her multilayered voice. Then she looked around the room, looking a bit pensive. “So, what do humans do on occasions such as this?” she asked Dagen.
- Shalahn, nurse

Calvin scanned the crowd but didn’t seem to make eye contact. He looked off into the distance. “I came alone… ” He reached out as a waiter passed, lifting what was a glass of champagne of his tray. He sipped it, with a slight wince. He didn’t really like the stuff. “That doesn’t mean I intend to leave the same way.”
He exhaled then blinked slowly unveiling his eyes as he now took in her in. “I assume you came alone, because a man would be a fool to leave you alone with me.”
Mairus

Sage laughed, “You’re right, I did come alone. Perhaps I can convince you to take ME home with you when you leave the party?” Then she made a sound in her throat like a cat purring and stepped closer. One hand rose to smooth over the cloth of his shiny jacket over is chest area. Her voice lost the ‘I’m just a stranger here’ tone, but not the flirtatiousness. “Babe, you look GOOD! Mmm mmmm”
—Sage

Tigress smiled.” There so cute” Tigress said she looked at been. “ I’m glad you convinced me to come” she said.
Ensign Tigress

“I’m glad you came too. A polar bear can weigh on average between 250 kilograms and 300 kilograms.”
Ensign Park

Julien was dressed in his usual all-black and sleek combo that went so well with his tan and his short black curls. He entered the holodeck alone, intentionally being late. Shortly after entering he stopped and while the door swished shut behind him he gave the assembled a quick scan with his android eye, registering who was already here. It was tough not to stop dead at Marishka, she was looking her usual … super sexy and elegant at the same time. But so did La’kia, just in a wholly different way.
- Julien King, CO

Marishka wasn’t empathic but she could usually tell when Julien entered a room. Turning slightly, she caught sight of him out of her peripheral vision, stunning as usual. She smiled and stopped a waiter for another glass of Champagne and debated on whether to rush to his side as if she belonged there. Marishka felt she did but rushing usually wasn’t her style.
-Marishka

La’kia was engaged in conversation and hadn’t spotted him yet. And even if, anything between them right now was very personal and no topic for this evening. He admited to himself that he was rather relieved about that and made his way to Marishka with long strides, the crowd of officers making way for him and nodding to him, as he nodded back and smiled.
Marishka, as usual was standing surrounded by males more or less trying to avoid staring at her too obviously, except for Riley and David of course, who were also there. Julien smiled as he saw David’s arm around Riley’s waist. He decided to confirm the standard of easy-going for this evening and wrapped an arm around Marishka’s waist, coming to stand beside her and subtly pulling her closer while smiling to the round of people.
“Good evening everyone.” he said in his deep baritone while involuntarily inhaling… she was smelling so good, he felt the need to taste her and see if she tasted the same, so he bent down to press a quick chaste kiss on her cheek. He was never quite sure how much of that was her Orion pheromones… at least a few of them, and how much was just her delectible self.
- Julien King

“Evening, Captain,” Thomas said. He was fairly certain that meant that the senior staff was all present now, as well as the senior-most junior officers, since he’d seen Cmdr. Marius enter earlier and promptly be set upon by his wife.

He also noticed the Captain’s needy behavior towards Marishka, and wondered if the woman would be able to uphold her end of the bargain she and the CSO had made just minutes earlier. It really wouldn’t do to have to break up the party and haul the Captain off to the brig because he couldn’t control his desires.

COS
“Hello Thomas.” Julien said with a smile, indicating that this was not a formal occasion.

Marishka sighed a bit and smiled. It was a reflexive action and obviously there was not reason to hold back this evening. She got to spend the evening, in public, with the man she loved. Marishka pressed herself against Julien’s side. Yes, she did belong there. She had chosen to wear a warm scent of sandalwood and amber to contrast the icy theme of the evening.

“Hello my love. Thomas was just hoping he wouldn’t have to arrest me, or David, for being indecent or some such behavior. But if that ever does happen Thomas, I hope you will use handcuffs. I’ve never seen them used for the purpose for which they were intended.”

Marishka knew she was being terrible but that was her way, every man on the ship knew it, and every man on the ship knew she belonged to Julien.

Marishka

Thomas had a hard time believing that, given her line of work and heritage, but his only response was a roll of his eyes and slight shake of his head.

Julien looked at Marishka, momentarily taken away by a waking fantasy of her and handcuffs… his left cheek gained a hint of colour. “Well I can also show you a purpose for which they are intended…later.” he said frivolous and winked at Thomas. “But before I can completely relax, I have to get the short offical part of this over with.” he said.

“So long as later is in private,” Thomas warned with a smile.

Marishka gave a beaming smile and turned her attention to Julien. She had had a bit of fun but now it was time to behave. If she wanted to be the Captain’s woman, and maybe more, she couldn’t miss an opportunity to show him that she was worthy.

“Beautiful night.” she said softly.

Chan had been busy floating around the room. Making sure the crew were happy most had seen Dagen as the main man, even though it was for her as well. However Chan guessed her stepping down wouldn’t look initially like a reason to celebrate. However her promotion was. Chan didn’t Mind being out of the spot light. she had enough of being in it when she was at home.

As she mingled she wondered how many of the crew were trying to figure out why she had stepped down. she hadn’t given an official reason to the crew yet, she had only told Julian. Secret meeting and sudden step downs often sparked the imagination. she would let the crew continue to imagine for a little while. A little gossip and speculation never hurt anyone.

Lieutenant Chan (Sub-DH Robotics & Cybernetics)

Julien saw Chan cruising around and gave her a wave.

He then made a sign to one of the JOs and the music suddenly ceased, Julien stepped onto a chair and cleared his throat, smiling at his great crew. Pushing his voice to a higher volume he said:

“Good evening everyone and thank you for coming to this party, indeed thank you for another - in relation small - crisis averted again. You know I can’t promise anything, but our new mission orders are exactly what we and this ship are prepared for - deep space exploration. So finally I think we will all be able to do what we do best and discover new wonders, instead of fighting for our lives.
With that said, although the past crisis was no mission as such, it still showed again impressively what you are capable of, and that you constantly perform well above and beyond the call of duty. For that, I thank you.
In line of this, there were also promotions due that I was very happy to give.”

He motioned to Chan and Dagen to come to him and stand beside him. “As you know I’ve promoted our former CE Chan, who has chosen to step down from this position in order to have more time for her daughter, to full Lieutenant. Also Dagen Thor, who has stepped up to the challenge of filling Chan’s big shoes is now a full Lieutenant as well. Special thanks to both of you for setting up this spectacular setting for your party!” Julien said and started applauding, sure that the crew would join the cheering.

• Julien King, CO

Thomas joined the polite clapping for both Engineers.

COS

Marishka clapped along politely with Julien and everyone else. Privately, she wondered what she, herself, might have to do to get a promotion of some kind. But that could wait for another evening.

Marishka

so much for letting the rumors fly Chan though to herself. she clapped with the rest of the crew. She was happy for Thor and was looking forward to spending time with Sheeah. She hoped everyone was enjoying themselves it was nice to have a night of fun. Even if Marishka’s advances on everyone made Chan feel a little uneasy. While she was happy for Julian she was skeptical of Marishka. It was probably Chan own biased against the Orion half of the women. However it still rolled in the back of her mind.

Lieut Chan (Sub-DH Robotics)

When the clapping died down, Julien continued “Also I’d like to thank Ensign Park for again cooking for us so deliciously this evening....” Julien looked around the room “Ben? Where are you?” he asked.

• Julien King, CO

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Ben raised his hand up as he was mentioned from the back corner viewing the cave walls with Tigress.

Park, BO Tactical/Security

Tigress turned as she heard Ben’s name called. She had been pulled from her thoughts about the ice cave. She smiled at been.” We should probably join them” she said with a smile.
Ensign Tigress

Julien spotted Ben and waved him. “Mr Park, would you join me, I have a little present for you…” he said with a sly smile.

• Julien King, CO

“Yes Captain.” He exclaimed. That smile gave Ben some anxiety. He started to walk with Tigress to where the Captain is. In his mind he kept thinking about what is going to happen. He arrived within moments to where the Captain is. “Ensign Park reporting as ordered Captain.”

Park

Tigress followed Ben but hung back with the crowed. She know better then to willing get anywhere near the captain. She did not trust him. She watched Ben and the captain carfuly.
Ensign Tigress