[Christmas Minisode] Constellation Christmas!

[LK Reede]

"If you are not on duty, I think you have time to change" the Deltan said.  "I might even have something you could wear if you want"

LK looked down at her uniform, neatly pressed with the comm badge pinned exactly where it should be. Glancing back up, she said, "Naw. I'll just get out and mingle."

A Lt. Commander stepped next to the women and asked,

"Hello Ladies, having fun?"

"Hi Dan" Zex replied.  She offered a shrug and a half smile in response to his question.  "Do you have any plans for the holiday?" she asked curiously.

Cadet Reede nodded her response with a smile. This was the first officer if she remembered her short briefing ... was it only a couple of days ago? Then she waited for him to answer Zex's question. Maybe there were a few other things going on this Christmas holiday.

[Jamie McConnell]

Promenade

It wasn't long before Jamie had the urge to take a walk and get something other than what was on her replicator menu.  When she had been on board the Columbus before, Cayden had taken her to an Earth style restaurant that specialized in steaks.  The problem was that Cayden never asked where the steaks came from and because they were so good he didn't seem to care.  Jamie was more suspicious but one taste had convinced her enough to enjoy and not care.  Still, she had taken a piece to study it....she kept the results to herself.
Yet, she decided to go to that restaurant for memories sake and well the steaks were really good.  However when she got there it turned out to be a Klingon restaurant.  Jamie sighed and crossed her arms.  She made a face as she was not a fan of Klingon food.  It reminded her of some of the things the natives if the Amazon used to eat.
Jamie winced, shivered and wondered what she was going to eat now....

[Kirok]

LK looked down at her uniform, neatly pressed with the comm badge pinned exactly where it should be. Glancing back up, she said, "Naw. I'll just get out and mingle."

A Lt. Commander stepped next to the women and asked,
Cadet Reede nodded her response with a smile. This was the first officer if she remembered her short briefing ... was it only a couple of days ago? Then she waited for him to answer Zex's question. Maybe there were a few other things going on this Christmas holiday.

[Bar]

"OK" Zex replied lightly.  She let her search the crowd for a moment.  Then they landed on Dr. McConnell.

Promenade

It wasn't long before Jamie had the urge to take a walk and get something other than what was on her replicator menu.  When she had been on board the Columbus before, Cayden had taken her to an Earth style restaurant that specialized in steaks.  The problem was that Cayden never asked where the steaks came from and because they were so good he didn't seem to care.  Jamie was more suspicious but one taste had convinced her enough to enjoy and not care.  Still, she had taken a piece to study itÁ,"¦.she kept the results to herself.
Yet, she decided to go to that restaurant for memories sake and well the steaks were really good.  However when she got there it turned out to be a Klingon restaurant.  Jamie sighed and crossed her arms.  She made a face as she was not a fan of Klingon food.  It reminded her of some of the things the natives if the Amazon used to eat.
Jamie winced, shivered and wondered what she was going to eat nowÁ,"¦.

[Bar]

"Season greeting, Dr. McConnell" Zex said from across the way.  She lift a hand to make sure the good doctor saw her.  Given that she was only 5'4" it was a definite possibility.

[Hust Kinun]

[Klingon Resturant]

Hust finished his meal, and looked over. He cringed a bit inside when he saw the dual blue uniforms of Doctors Zex and McConnell. He looked for a way to swing past, but found no way. He had been skipping out on the therapy sessions and checkups that had been ordered onto him... but so far they hadn't tracked him down. With both of them here, however, he didn't know if he could slip by again. He simply sat back in the booth and waited. If he was going to get a chewing-out, it'd be here. Hopefully he wouldn't get caught by both of them at once. He ordered another synthehol and drank it slowly, relaxing as best he could. The tremors in his hands had started up again, the drug wearing on his body. But he managed to control them well enough- it shouldn't give him away yet.

[Vem, son of Motag]

[Bar]

As Zex approached and waved, Vem offered one of his very warm, genuine smiles to her and winked.

"No- it's much worse than that. Your uniform is not only completely unacceptable but you are out of fashion with the time's I'm afraid." Vem's voice was very official, an officer talking down to a subordinate. There was a grave quality to his voice that promised a reprimand. Then... his lips cracked into a smile.

"It needs to be FAR more up to date. I Vem, son of Motag, condemn you to wear something festive!" He made a sign with his hand which was both comical and indicative of some kind of religious authority, like he was giving her his blessing to do it.

Vem gave a confident smile while he chuckled to himself good humoredly when Dan greeted him and he returned to statement.

[Jamie McConnell]

[Bar]

"OK" Zex replied lightly.  She let her search the crowd for a moment.  Then they landed on Dr. McConnell.

[Bar]

"Season greeting, Dr. McConnell" Zex said from across the way.  She lift a hand to make sure the good doctor saw her.  Given that she was only 5'4" it was a definite possibility.

Promenade - Klingon Restaurant

Jamie was about to head back to her quarters when she received greetings from her colleague, Dr Zex.  She waved back, "Seasons Greetings to you to, Zex," and was about to approach when the petite Deltan was approached by a Klingon.
So, instead, she looked around to see who else she knew.  It was not difficult to spot the Jag officer and former Zombie, Mr. Kinun who either hadn't seen her or was pretending not to see her.  Jamie almost giggled at that because she had a feeling why he was trying to avoid her and she wasn't the doctor tyrant type.  No, and especially not during the holidays.
Having decided that there may not be anything to eat nor anyone to talk to she decided to do a little shopping.  She was on the Promenade after all and she hadn't really done any Christmas shopping.  Being raised by a human mother had covered Jamie in Earth traditions and one of her favorites was Christmas.  She had already bought gifts but her mom and Cayden could use more and the shops on the Columbus were unique.  She knew when would find something special...

[Daniel Howell]

"Hi Dan" Zex replied.  She offered a shrug and a half smile in response to his question.  "Do you have any plans for the holiday?" she asked curiously.

LK looked down at her uniform, neatly pressed with the comm badge pinned exactly where it should be. Glancing back up, she said, "Naw. I'll just get out and mingle."

A Lt. Commander stepped next to the women and asked,
Cadet Reede nodded her response with a smile. This was the first officer if she remembered her short briefing ... was it only a couple of days ago? Then she waited for him to answer Zex's question. Maybe there were a few other things going on this Christmas holiday.

Klingon Bar
"Not really, just thought i'd hang around for a few days, mix with the crew and spend Christmas day in my quarters." He replied to Zex's question. It was a question he had been asked so many times already, he had actually lost count, but oh well, at least Dan knew what he was going to be doing.

He then turned his attention the Cadet Reede, who he had not formally met yet, this wasn't exactly the time for formal meetings, but he felt it necessary to introduce himself, in a relaxing fashion at that "Lieutenant Commander Daniel Howell, First Officer. But for the duration of the Christmas period, feel free to call me Josh, unless a more superior officer is present." He finished with a smile, whilst holding out his hand.

[Sevoc]

[Operations - Science Station]

Stafford's hip was absolutely killing him. He had told himself that he was going to do without the cane, to force his muscles, ligaments and joints to adapt. But it was hard going.

"Ensign Sevoc," The captain said when he entered. "How are you holding up?"

The Andorian and Vulcan hybrid had been one of the first victims of last month's zombie phage. None of the affected crew, not members of the senior staff like Sevoc or Hust Kinun, seemed too worse for the wear. But it never hurt to ask.

"I brought you an Andorian ale from the food cart down on the Promenade," Stafford said, offering the ensign a tankard. "We're having ourselves a little party down there. Kind of an impromptu get together, if you're interested."

[Operations - Science Station]

"Thank you, Captain," Sevoc replied. "I am 'holding up' adequately. But if you would like full disclosure, I have been feeling a few residual effects from my infection. There have been a few bouts with insomnia, but I am working through it."

It took a bit to admit that, but he knew the captain would appreciate the honesty.

"And as for joining the rest of the crew, I will make way done shortly. It has long been believed that social interactions help with events like I have experienced."

[Malcolm Adeyemi]

[Ops - Science Station]

"Appreciate the sit-rep, ensign." Stafford told the other man. "You need any help at all don't hesitate to ask."

When Sevoc said that he would join the party the captain nodded.

"That wasn't an order, ensign. Just making you aware." He smiled. "Well, I have to be off. Think I'll swing in on Chief Tritter and surprise his kids with some presents. It's...been a while since I've given a kid a Christmas present."

[Kirok]

Klingon Bar
"Not really, just thought i'd hang around for a few days, mix with the crew and spend Christmas day in my quarters." He replied to Zex's question. It was a question he had been asked so many times already, he had actually lost count, but oh well, at least Dan knew what he was going to be doing.

He then turned his attention the Cadet Reede, who he had not formally met yet, this wasn't exactly the time for formal meetings, but he felt it necessary to introduce himself, in a relaxing fashion at that "Lieutenant Commander Daniel Howell, First Officer. But for the duration of the Christmas period, feel free to call me Josh, unless a more superior officer is present." He finished with a smile, whilst holding out his hand.

[Bar]

Zex returned a smile to Vem.  "See you later" she said to Dr. McConnell.  Then she turned her attention back to Dan.

"Oh, that sounds nice" the Deltan commented.  Then she turned to LK.  "How about you, you have any plans?" she asked.

[Ashley Weir]

[Quarters]

Ashley wasn't one that typically did social things. It wasn't really that she was shy, but most of her life she simply couldn't go out and be around a lot of people at once. It was about time things changed though. She looked in her mirror and let out a small sigh. She had put on a red dress she hadn't worn since before she'd joined Starfleet. It wasn't that she didn't like the way she looked, she just wasn't use to being out of uniform. After a moment she finally nodded to herself realizing she was just procrastinating at this point.

[Bar]

The doors opened to frame the woman. She was certainly nervous, but she shoved that to the back of her mind as she walked up to the bar. She had no idea what to order, she didn't drink at all. She wasn't against it, but again, she just didn't really get out that much. There were a few other people at the bar, but unsurprisingly there was no one she knew.

[Hust Kinun]

[Klingon Restaurant]

With half of the medical cadre gone, Hust got up and went to the bar, paying his tab and talking with the barkeep. He was putting on a guise of being normal, and was also talking to the bartender- a participant in the Klingon Opera that Mr. Kovermana had complained about earlier. He informed the barkeep, who laughed aloud, as he spoke. "This Bolian was complaining about Shevok'tah Gish? Bah! He doesn't know good music!" he said, shaking his head as he turned back to the bar. Hust sighed. "Yes, he was. I told him it wasn't a good idea but he seemed hell-bent on bringing down the Empire with this."

The barkeep scoffed, before moving on to other things, still grumbling about how the Bolian didn't like music. Thankfully, he hadn't given the Bolian's name, and there were plenty of blue-skinned Bolians on the station so both sides had nothing to fear. At least they hadn't been singing the song of the Great Tribble Hunt.

[LK Reede]

He then turned his attention the Cadet Reede, who he had not formally met yet, this wasn't exactly the time for formal meetings, but he felt it necessary to introduce himself, in a relaxing fashion at that "Lieutenant Commander Daniel Howell, First Officer. But for the duration of the Christmas period, feel free to call me Josh, unless a more superior officer is present." He finished with a smile, whilst holding out his hand.

Accepting the proffered handshake, LK took his hand in a firm grip. "Good to meet you, Cmdr Howell... err, Josh. Not quite sure I can get used to that. We were drilled pretty furiously about rank at the academy."

A yell went up from a corner of the crowded bar. LK's attention was diverted to the sound and she frowned at the loudness. Then again, this was a Klingon bar and blood wine was flowing pretty freely. AND it was Christmas. She asked, "Do Klingons celebrate Christmas?"

[LK Reede]

Then she turned to LK.  "How about you, you have any plans?" she asked.

LK was surprised by the question. She shouldn't have been. It was what everyone was asking.

"Just hanging out," she replied to Zex. "It's the season for holiday cheer and companionship." Shrugging her shoulders in an effort to loosen up, LK continued, "I grew up in a house full of people. It's hard to stay in my little room with no one to talk to."

[Kirok]

LK was surprised by the question. She shouldn't have been. It was what everyone was asking.

"Just hanging out," she replied to Zex. "It's the season for holiday cheer and companionship." Shrugging her shoulders in an effort to loosen up, LK continued, "I grew up in a house full of people. It's hard to stay in my little room with no one to talk to."

[Bar]

"Ah" Zex replied.  She nodded her head in agreement.  She still was not feeling very festive, but smiled anyway.

[Quarters]

Ashley wasn't one that typically did social things. It wasn't really that she was shy, but most of her life she simply couldn't go out and be around a lot of people at once. It was about time things changed though. She looked in her mirror and let out a small sigh. She had put on a red dress she hadn't worn since before she'd joined Starfleet. It wasn't that she didn't like the way she looked, she just wasn't use to being out of uniform. After a moment she finally nodded to herself realizing she was just procrastinating at this point.

[Bar]

The doors opened to frame the woman. She was certainly nervous, but she shoved that to the back of her mind as she walked up to the bar. She had no idea what to order, she didn't drink at all. She wasn't against it, but again, she just didn't really get out that much. There were a few other people at the bar, but unsurprisingly there was no one she knew.

[Bar]

"Hi" Zex said to the woman she had seen before, but never formally met.  "I'm Zex, Medical Officer.  Would you car to join us?" she asked.