Posted by Lieutenant M’Mera (Chief Of Security) in Merimack back at Starbase

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Troy Hunter (General Medical Doctor) in Merimack back at Starbase

Posted by Captain John Tiberius Glen (Captain) in Merimack back at Starbase
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Lt. Cmdr. Sanks sat at the end of the coffee bar. He hadn’t introduced himself to very many of the crew of the Merrimack since thier arrival on the station. He had been there for a week before they came, as his previous captain let him have some leave time and clear or wrap his head around the promotion and before transferring to the ship to be a new XO.
He had been studying the ship’s roster, trying to memorize thier face picture with thier name, and he planned to watch the crew as they wandered the ship and introduce himself in casual conversations, rather than just jumping in head first. He also thought it would help to see how they act on leave/break of the mission than when they are all closed together traveling in the spaceship. It would help him get ideas of their hobbies and interests to make a greater connection with each member. He looked down the bar, at the bartender. The bartender returned his look and nodded seeing he was going to order another caramel coffee.

Richard was passing by, the third cup of coffee in his hand. As he walked by he could not help but notice the man and the Padd he was holding ,curiosity took the better of him and took quick peak over the man’s shoulder .When he saw the names on the roaster the security could not help exclaiming ‘’Why that’s the crew of the Merrimack !’‘.

Why was this guy looking at it ? As a security he knew it could be anything....... was the Merrimack about to be sabotage?.

“Yes, it is. That is a good observation.” Lt. Cmdr. Sanks responded to the man. He looked him over. “According to these records, you are Mr. Sharp, a security officer. Pleasure to meet you, crewman.” Lt. Cmdr Sanks continued. “I’m looking to take over the ship, I was going over the roster to see who the most vulnerable officer would be to help me get on board…” He started chuckling. “No, seriously, I’m just kidding. I’m the new Executive Officer assigned to the Merrimack, I’m just trying to memorize faces to names, and see if I can recognize anyone as we venture the station.”

Richard jaw fell open ‘’S..s..sorry Sir’’ and with that he quickly stood to attention ,hitting his brow with his hand and somehow making himself two inches taller .

“I’m looking to take over the ship, I was going over the roster to see who the most vulnerable officer would be to help me get on board…”

• That would be me * the security thought and if he could kick himself he would have done so ‘’Cmdr it is my duty to assist you on your way to the ship ‘’ after the initial shock Sharp felt extremely important .He was already seeing himself bragging about how he assisted the new XO.

M’Mera hadn’t had the chance to check out the station when she’d been whisked through there to join the Merrimack so she was looking forward to a little time this time to check it out. She was hoping to try a few restaurants that might have some fresh meat. It was something she did not get a lot of on the ship. Recycled proteins was NOT the same thing. She wanted the texture of rare meat in her mouth.

Exiting the airlock she walked down the ramp into the hall that lead to the promenade of the station, looking around curiously to see what restaurant there might be. She tilted her nose up to let it lead her to the one she wanted.

The lone wolf was at the same bar where he had met? He couldn’t remember her name and as he sat there next to the bar drinking his eyes were roaming around ,scrutinizing intently , closely and with interest.

The music was loud as males and females danced in their glittering tight hugging dresses,swaying laughing .It looked like most where drunk .Hunter lit a cigarette and stood there smoking with a double shot of whiskey. Apparently he caught the eyes of some females who were not shy to flirt around with him ,he touched their backs and ran his hand through their hair . The young women spoke to him,asked him questions but for some reason Hunter was not interested in any of them,once he finished smoking and drowned down the whiskey the doctor slid of the stool and left the bar .

With both hands in his trousers pockets he walked at a leisurely pace around the shops ,that’s when he saw M’Mera ‘’ Lt ,first time at this station?’’ .

M’Mera had heard the Doctor coming up behind her where she stood curiously studying a display in one of the shops,”Yess, it iss. I wass looking forr a good rresstaurrant which would have some tassty beef. Following my nosse actually, when thiss caught my eye. Know of a good rresstaurrant that would sserrve me ssome good beef?” She asked as she turned to face him.”I haven’t had a good meat between my teeth in ssome time.” Her feline grin was rather ferocious.

Hunter chuckled ‘’That makes two of us and you’re in luck I just happen to know a good one who serve all kinds of meat follow me ‘’ as the two walked together Hunter soon stopped at a restaurant ‘’This is it , was here when we last docked’‘.

M’Mera studied the display on the door and nodded in satisfaction, her nose twitching with the good smells coming from within.

The doctor pushed the glass door ‘’Ladies first’’ he said with a smile looking around ‘’ The place is full, so lets find an empty table first and if there ain’t one we can always throw some of the people out before we’re called back to the ship’‘.

M’Mera grinned ferociously, she liked this doctor’s attitude. She moved ahead of him and entered. The place was indeed full but she spotted a table for two near the rear and headed for it. Upon reaching it she slid into the seat that faced the door and allowed her back to be against the wall, she always wanted to know what was coming at her. Perhaps it was her Security training but more then likely something left over in her hunting DNA.

Hunter picked up the menu , his eyes scrolled down at the meat section his favorite ‘’Any thing that doesn’t come from the replicator ‘’ he murmured to himself .Looking over at M’Mera he asked ‘’What do you fancy Lt ? ‘’

Eros strode through the promenade, making his way to the stations athletic facility. He knew exactly where it was, having spent most of his time while waiting to join the crew of the Merrimack.

He wore a 3/4 length t-shirt that showcased his broad shoulders, thick biceps and wrists and narrow waist. Printed on the back was his name and the number thirteen. The shorts he wore revealed well-toned thighs and calves. On his head sat a baseball cap, and a baseball bat rested on this shoulder.

K-5 was one of his favorite space stations, as it was one of the few that had a sports facility that included a batting cage. Besides flying, baseball was one of his favorite pastimes. Unfortunately, being assigned to a star ship allowed him little time to get some cuts in.

As he made his way, he nodded to the few Merrimack crew members he recognized along the way. . . . .

Hunter had already decided and was waiting for M’Mera to choose before calling the waiter ,meanwhile the male doctor looked out at the people passing by,a man caught his attention not because he knew him but rather that it was clear that this young man made his health a top priority or so Hunter thought.

“Hmmm, yesss. Beef, rrarre. A lot of it.” She said not even picking up the menu. She hoped her dinner companion wasn’t one with a weak stomach, a lot of humans were. But she didn’t get the opportunity very often to have meat of her choice. “ I hope thiss won’t offend you.” She finally added as an afterthought.

‘’Why should I ‘’ Hunter responded ‘’I’m ordering the same thing ,actually I’m glad I’ll be eating with you and not having other crew members looking at me in disgust ‘’ he caught the waiter’s attention and gave him their orders ‘’Oh and a side plate full of fried chips thank you ‘’.

M’Mera peered at Hunter with curiosity then. He was human, wasn’t he? He appeared to be a typical human, fair haired and eyed. Nothing else obvious that would make him any different then any other human. Amazing, she thought to herself but of course she was diplomatic enough not to say that. “Well, that will be a novelty. I will be able to enjoy my dinnerr without fearr of what my dinnerr parrtnerr thinkss of me.” She grinned her wide feline grin. “Iss it not unussual forr a human to eat theirr meat rraw? It wass my underrsstanding that humanss werre parrticularr about theirr meat being well cooked?”

Hunter cocked his head to one side ‘’ Humans tend to be different ,consider a spectrum from one end to the other that’s how different we are . Why should I mind ,steak is meant too be slightly cooked to really taste the flavor but that does not mean I take everything like that , I would not dream of eating chicken if not well cooked ‘’ he smiled at M’Mera and was about to say something else but just then the waiter came with their orders and put the plates on the table .

‘’Em ‘’ the doctor said ‘’Forgot the wine ‘’ and obviously he choose the most expensive ‘’Do you drink wine Lt ?If so we can share it ‘’ and with that he picked up the fork and knife .

M’Mera was sitting with her eyes closed, inhaling the smell of the plate of mostly raw beef in front of her. In her mind’s eye she was standing over the body of a herbivore on her own planet of Cait, after a successful hunt on the savannah. At Hunter’s words her eyes opened again as she considered his query then shook her head. “I thank you forr the offerr but I cannot drrink sspiritss or wine due to the alcoholic content which iss deadly to one of my kind, ass iss any ferrmented frruit of which I do not eat as well.” She picked up her own fork and knife, of which she would not have used on her home planet either, and began to cut her beef into small, precise bites. She prolonged the moment of her enjoyment doing this but eventually put one in her mouth and savored the flow of the rich juices down her throat as she chewed.

‘’Oh ‘’ was all he could say. while thinking he had to get more up to date with these species ‘’By the way have you met Cara yet?’‘.

M’Mera opened her eyes as she answered, “Ah yesss. We met in passsing in the corrridorrss. The Captain brriefly intrroduced uss, but I have not had the chance to meet herr prroperrly yet.”

It was odd being back at the star base, Lance thought he would never adjust to life aboard ship, he was probably one of the only people who joined star Fleet to explore interesting shore bases.
the star bases was noisy and as was typical the food establishment was full of the rest of the Merry on shore leave. He waved to a few he knew and then took his seat he planned perhaps having a meal but he was mainly there to read his book. But the first thing he needed to come to terms with was the menu.

Hunter gave Lt Malone a quick nod he would have told him to join him but he was not alone and maybe M’Mera would be displeased or uncomfortable ,especially if she had not yet met Lance . So Hunter came to the conclusion that it with be inappropriate and went back to devour the juicy steak along with the wine.

Being of a feline species, M’Mera was well versed in reading body language and any unspoken signals as that was what was hard wired into her species from their early evolution. Body language spoke more then words ever could. The twitch of an ear, wave of a tail, raising or lowering of one’s mane. So she easily caught the Doctor’s glance and nod over to Malone and by the set of his shoulders and wrinkle of his brow she deduced that he may wish to converse with the other officer. She was not a hundred percent sure as humans were not Caitians but she thought it would be prudent to ask.
“Would you like him to join uss? Who iss he by the way? I have not had the chance to go overr everyone’ss jacket ass of yet.”

The crew remaining on the Starbase heard an announcement made by Stella Gagnon. /\= Attention all Merrimack personnel. We have received orders and leave is over. The captain would like all senior staff to report to conference room B in one hours’ time. Once again, all senior staff report to conference room B in one hour. Thank you! =/\=

• Glen, CO

Hunter was about to respond when he heard the call ‘’Just in time ,might as well drink what’s left of the wine ‘’ the doctor stood up ‘’ Lt M’Mera you heard the orders as a D’H you’re to head to the conference room,he then called Lt Malone ‘’Hard luck you should have come earlier, I don’t think you had time to look at the menu,wish to accompany us back to the ship ?’’ .

As for the doctor he would go straight to sickbay.

Hunter Dr.

M’Mera looked down at what was left of her beef. “I’m not leaving thiss behind!” She signalled the waiter and asked for a takeout container which was brought over immediately. She quickly tucked what was left of her beef into it and followed the other two officers out. She would take a beeline to her quarters and stow her beef for a midnight snack!

Lt. M’Mera COS

OOC: Moving this to the new thread.

Lt. Mullins
Chief Engineer