Posted by Lieutenant Séan Iven (Counselor) in Plaza Exchange- Shenanigans

Posted by Captain Jonathan McBride (CO, USS Centurion) in Plaza Exchange- Shenanigans

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14 Minutes later, McBride strolled up near the main entrance in dark jeans, a black t-shirt and a black leather bomber jacket. His brown leather shoes had a softer sole and made less sound than his duty boots and he figured a bit of quiet could be useful where they were going. People milled in and out of the main entrance and a few people caught his eye as they passed. He’s smile or wink at their surprise since they weren’t used to seeing him out of uniform. Ahh, this was fun!

Soon he spotted Iven. “Ready? I can’t promise my best behaviour, and I know that might disconcerting for some given I’m supposed to be the commanding officer. But I figure, I’m off duty, right?” That wasn’t how it worked. It wasn’t almost never how it worked, and he knew that. Still, if he didn’t shed some stress, there was a good chance he’d lose it on some poor junior officer and he never wanted to be that CO.

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

Séan walked over to join McBride. He was wearing a pair of dark blue pants, white tennis shoes, and a gray polo shirt. He nodded then grinned at the comment of not being on best behavior. “I suppose I can be the responsible one then Captain. What’s your poison of choice? I recently stumbled upon a bar that serves a nice Irish stout. It surprised me that they could get it imported.”

Counselor Iven

“We can do that, for sure. But you know how earlier you were asking about interesting places? I was thinking we could go check out the Plaza Exchange. There’s all kinds of eating and drinking establishments, plus retail shops. But many are not the crisp and clean places you’ll find around the government and Starfleet areas. I just can’t promise what we’ll find or not.” A little adventure was the name of the game, right? So as far as Jon was concerned, they needed to step outside of the expected in order to find it.

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO

Séan spread his hands and nodded. “That sounds exciting to me. Please lead the way.”

Counselor Iven

With a grin, McBride set off for an area near the centre of the city that was known for mixed businesses and while not sketchy persay, was like he had said: it was not the pristine areas you saw in the centre of the colony where they worked.

Soon they approached an open air market. It was enclosed by six and eight story buildings that also were part of the Exchange. It looked perfectly fine from the outside, and boasted all sorts of businesses, including some that were less than legal (if you knew what you were looking for). “We have lots of options. There are food stalls, sit down places, bars including that some that serve food. I don’t know about you but I’m hungry and after this week, I need a drink,” Jon said with a laugh.

Captain McBride, Starfleet CO