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It was a day later again and Lecture Hall 2A called William for his lecture =/\= Lt Williams please report to lecture hall 2a for your lecture thank you..=/\= The comm said.

Will hit the comm next to his guest quarters and mumbled something sounding more like a drowning squirrel than anything else. He rose from his bed and looked around his room. He didn’t remember coming home last night, in fact, the last thing he remembered was winning a game of darts back in Inverness, Scotland. He grabbed a prepared glass of water next to his bed. He downed the drink and got his feet. Ten minutes later he’d showered and gotten dressed. He grabbed the prepacked bag and scratched his head “Well thanks whoever that was” He said as he left his room and made his way to the lecture hall.

Twenty minutes after his wakeup call he arrived in the hall and placed his bag on the main desk. He pressed the comm unit on the desk =^=You can get the cadets in here by the end of the hour, I have all I need here, just give me a few minutes to set up=^= He said as he started preparing for his lecture.

Captain John Glen arrived back from his visit to Paris and seemed refreshed and happier. He made his way to the lecture hall 2a looking forward to this lecture. He hoped it might explain some things he still didn’t fully understand. It was unfortunate that quite a lot of the weird physics they had experienced was still classified or else the lecture would be even better.

By the time that Captain Glen arrived the cadets had all taken their places. He looked around for the rest of his crew.

Cross quietly sat near the Captain, she did look tired but her porcelain skin had a tint of tan. Nudging Glen the CMO asked ‘’How was your trip to Paris? Have you seen your son Sir?’‘.

“I did see my son, yes!” replied Glen. “But it was a very brief visit and as he had school in the morning, he was in bed early. He’s growing into a fine young man though, so I’m glad I got the opportunity to go there…”

Cross could see he was visible delighted with the opportunity that he had a chance to meet his son and without a word just pressed his hand then letting it go. In a way the Captain was lucky...... for she would never lay eyes on hers.

…And I hear that you’ve been to the United States of Africa? I’m jealous!”

The doctor nodded ‘’Quiet so,it has been somewhat of an experience, I got to meet the CoS ‘s large family and acquired some knowledge of their culture. How diverse our planet is Captain, when you really do think about it,’’ she commented more to herself then to anyone else.

“Did you get to see the wildlife reserved parks? It’s one of the few places left on Earth that still has animals roaming free in the wild.”

“That she did, Captain.” came the low baritone of the Security Chief’s voice from behind as he maneuvered himself to a seat directly behind them. “It was an impromptu safari, one might say.” he added with a twinkle in his eye.

Cross slapped both hands on her face and uttered in a muffled voice ‘’Ya,sorry Captain forgot about the darn hyena ‘’. Glen knew her well enough to understand the doctor’s shenanigans.

“I wish I could see more of Earth,” Glen said, “I never get enough time.”

‘’Really!’’ exclaimed Cross with a surprise look on her face ‘’So you have been on missions to discover new plants and new civilization but never had the chance to see more of mother Earth’’ she shook her head ‘’Unbelievable Captain, I took two yrs off work from the ER and traveled much of the world but..’’ she gave a heavy sigh ‘’I met a retired Vulcan he narrated his adventures and well I decided to turn back and join Star Fleet Academy’‘she finished of with a small, lost smile.

“But remember, I lived on Alpha Centauri for most of my childhood, and even though I had family in England and Scotland, we rarely visited them… Wait!… something’s happening… looks like we are about to begin…”

As people started arriving William stopped his preparations and sat down at the desk. He opened the small pack and grabbed several books from it, placing them in small stacks, grabbing one and sitting down. He reached into his bag again and grabbed a pair of spectacles and placed them on his face. Putting his legs on the desk and leaning back casually he started reading.

OOC: I’m still writing my lecture post, or at least the beginning. It’ll probably be ready this by Thursday.
Hjörtur

The doctor gave a lingering look at William his face seemed serious and dedicated at least from her point of view,he somehow reminded Cross of when she was still at school.

• Glen, CO