Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Astrid Murdock (Astronavigation and Warp Field Dynamics) in The Fantail Dragon
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Jaris is an average build, long dirty blonde hair that’s kept tightly wound in a knot, walked in after an arduous first shift. He then sat down at the farthest end of the bar and signaled to the bartender to take his beverage order.

“Hey! My Friend!” Ade called down to the officer at the other end of the bar, “Come and join us! We don’t bite! …Well, I don’t! Troy, here… Troy is part Gorn!”

The doctor looked at the new crew man ‘’ Hey come over I may be part Gorn but this here’’ he put a finger on Ade’s head ‘’Is an awful dentist which cannot help the urge to extract perfect teeth....... especially the ones at the front ‘’.

“Come on… Doctor Cross has already lambasted me for complaining about my job, but the fact is that if it wasn’t for Cara Meow aboard, then I’d have no work at all!” Ade replied.

‘’A drink for the young man Joe ‘’ Hunter saw that his glass was empty and moved it across the bar ‘’Fill it up Counselor, whatever drink this is it’s kind of making me euphoric ‘’ and it showed.

Joe smiled and said to Hunter, ” It’s some good sour mash doctor. ” Joe replied. “I’ll not be serving you anything unfit for humans while on the ship as I’m more fearful of Cross than I am of judgement day.”

Joe then turned toward the rest of the people in the bar as he started to pour drinks all around and pass them out. He grabbed one for himself and raised his glass saying . ” This shot on the house! May we all get what you need and not what you deserve!”

“That was a better toast than I made,” Ade told him, “do you mind if I pinch it from you?”

McDuff walked into the room, and the approached the Bar - leaning on it as he waited for the Bar Tender to approach him. At this very moment, the Bar wasn’t really where Cameron wanted to be right, but he had some free time and he was acting on the Doctor’s recommendations.

“Hey Joe,” exclaimed, “You have another customer. It’s getting quite busy in here today!”

‘’Lt’’ Hunter acknowledge McDuff ‘s presence ‘’ The more the merrier especially since Cross ain’t around and leave the barman alone which would leave us to serve the drinks ourselves ‘’.

” Better a big party than a small one doctor. ” Joe said to Hunter. “That way it’s easier to hide the evidence of wrongdoing. amongst the people!”

‘’Don’t bet on it Joe ,knowing the wrath of the Captain he may well throw us in the bridge cell ‘’ the doctor replied, knowing full well what he was talking about.

Jaris nodded at the invitation and accepted. “Thank you for the invitation. I’m Jaris.”

‘’Doctor Hunter ‘’ starting off by giving an introduction with a hand shake while wondering if he had already met the navigator or done his medical.
Funny what alcohol does to the brain

“There’s no need to drink that sour mash bourbon if you don’t want it,” Ade told Jaris, “Joe has practically everything, and Troy will always drink it… Did you join the ship at Deep Space K-5? I don’t recall seeing those teeth before! And you are lucky that Cross just left, otherwise she’d pull you straight out to Sickbay, and give you a full medical exam. Isn’t that right Troy?”

‘’Eh what? ‘’ Hunter asked who was about to doze off ‘’Cross ? Who knows what she’ll do … have you ever heard of Jekyll and Hyde ‘’ the doctor was doing his best to keep his eyes open ‘’ That’s Cross ‘’.

“I’m more of a brandy drinker. I’ll pass on the sour mash.” Jaris smiled. “If you want too, I can stop by in the morning for a check up Doc.”

‘’Sure I’m on duty tomorrow ‘’ Hunter replied half asleep .

“Am… nother toast then?” Ade asked Hunter, “Iss… s’your turn this time. Joe, ss…set them up please! Cameron, are you in this…ss one too?”

The doctor shook his head ‘’No more for me and it would be wise if you stop as well....already slurring your speech’’ Hunter replied while wondering if Joe had thrown in some sleeping pills in his drink for good measure .

Joe then spoke loudly to be heard. “For once and it must be under a strange star indeed, I find myself in agreement with Doctor Hunter. I for one would enjoy someone who was running the ship to be sober enough to do so! So consider the round you have to be your last before your next great adventure! Oh, and for your information tomorrow we’ll have hot strong coffee all day long. ! “

“Oh! I agree with you too,” replied Ade. “I’m never likely to be running this ship though, and the machines can do extractions in an emergency, but I’ll be off to my bed after this …and no coffee for me!”

Hunter waved his hand as if there were a couple of flies buzzing around him ‘’Not for me Joe, don’t want to brag but I have bought my own jars of coffee from the station..good quality coffee ‘’ after a pause he went on ‘’Though that darn Cross seem to have become addicted too it and not only that she has the audacity to actually serve my coffee to who ever happens to enter her office! ‘’.

Turning to Jaris the doctor patted him on his back ‘’Wise decision Lt especially since you are due for your medical tomorrow ‘’.
OOC: I have already opened a side sim for your medical .
marthese.

Hunter Dr.

“Speaking of Coffee…” McDuff jumped in “…Yes please” He smiled at the Barkeep. He was following the good doctors advice and leaving the booze alone for now. For the moment, Coffee seemed to be the next best thing.

Lieutenant Cameron McDuff - COS

OOC:do pls check the side sim that I opened for you, with a security named Guy to see him in your office (he’s dave’s character )
marthese.

Ade finished off his drink. “As you have both pointed out, I have had enough to drink, and so I bid you all good night.” He walked from the bar to the door in a straight line and didn’t appear to be very drunk.

• Ade, Dentist

As she walked into the Fantail Lounge, Astrid Murdock stepped aside and let Ade pass her on his way out. He didn’t acknowledge her, so she said nothing to him either. She knew hardly anyone aboard the Merrimack as she was one of the new crew who had just come aboard at DS- K5. She hadn’t yet met her DH, the CSO, or the Captain, or XO (they seemed to be missing an XO) and she hadn’t even had time for her medical exam yet. However, now that her kit was unpacked she thought that the Fantail Lounge might be the place to get better acquainted with some crew and to hear the gossip. The gossip on a ship was always important to hear first hand.

As she approached the bar it seemed like she had just missed a party. One looked sleepy, and a few were even drinking coffee. This wasn’t at all what she was expecting to find. She did appear to be the only female though which was odd.

The bartender looked welcoming, so she asked him for a drink, “Hi there! A white wine please, small glass, medium dry! Thanks!”

• Astrid Murdock, Science

On hearing a woman’s voice Hunter perked up a bit ‘’ Hello ‘’ he managed to say in a low tone ‘’Gue…sss you’re new eeeh?’’ which meant she was out of bounds for him . Sara was already a distant memory ‘’Anyway welcome to the Merri and the D.Dragot Bar ......I’m doctor Hunter ‘’ .
At least he managed to say his name correct.

Hunter Doctor.