Host SM_Selan says:
RECAP: The crew of Abertura has taken an evening off from their somewhat stressful duties to enjoy dinner in Kayairn City with Syarta. The sun is now setting as the crew have been seated.

Host SM_Selan says:
Abertura Station Stardate 10406.02 "Conversations at Day's End" Episode Two

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CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says: 
::Looks around the table wondering what the food will be like?::

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The sky has turned a multitude of pink, red and purple as the sun sets beyond the distant lands west of the City.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Smiling at the beautiful sunset as he sits at their table at the Rebquo restaurant::

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks up a the sky::  CSec:  Lovely.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Looks at Azhure::  XO: I see something lovely...

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Smiles at the CSEC & XO fawning over each other::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Picks up a knife off the table and silently studies it::

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<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Looks at his menu, leans over to the CSO and whispers:: CSO: What are you going to order?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: ::Looks back and shrugs:: I haven't the foggiest. I know nothing about Haisian cuisine. And to be honest...I tend to have trouble with xeno-foods. Though I don't know why for sure. ::Takes on a puzzled expression:: I didn't use to.

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks down and sees where he is looking and smiles::  CSec:  Thank you... but you need to lift your eyes a wee bit higher.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Captain silently watches them all, as if contemplating the peacefulness of this life.

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> CSO: You're allergic?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Lifts his head until he's staring over her head::  XO: Oh!  The trees!  I see...

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: Uh...not exactly. I just don't process it very well.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Haisian Waiter> ::Arrives at the table:: ALL: Greetings all. And a good evening to you, Hai Syarta, you have not graced us with your presence in many years.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Giggles at the CSEC ... without all that dirt and grime on her, she really doesn't seem much younger::

XO_Azhure says:
::Chuckles::  CSec:  A wee bit higher... ::Points to the sky::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Nods at the waiter:: Waiter: I always save this amazing restaurant for special occasions.

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Face scrunches up as he tries to understand the CSO's meaning, then eyes widen:: CSO: Ohhh.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Haisian Waiter> ::Smiles:: Syarta: Thank you Hai. ::Turns to the Starfleet crew:: ALL: May I start you off with a round of drink?

XO_Azhure says:
::Introspectively::  CSec:  I wish...  ::Shakes her head::  It is probably about time for dinner.  You ready?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Waits to see what the others order::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> Waiter: They are not too familiar with our cuisine ... get them some Daigart Wine, please.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> CSO: I am sure your stomach should be able to handle it, Ensign.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Nods::  XO: Lead on, ma'am.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
Syarta: ::Ears turn red that Syarta overheard:: Thank you. ::said very quietly.::

XO_Azhure says:
::Heads back to the entrance of the park::

XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  I haven't asked, and I won't if you don't want to or are not ready, but I would like to hear about your adventure.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::As they walk into the restaurant::  XO: My... adventure?  I wouldn't call it an adventure, per se.

XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  Either way, you have been rather quiet about it.  ::Nods toward their group and moves to join them.::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Regards the Commander::  XO: Never figured you to be the kind of girl who was interested in new ways to kill and or slaughter folks.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> XO / CSEC: Ah, Commander, Lieutenant, great time to get here ... Syarta was about to get us all knackered beyond belief!

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Smiles at the Chief::  Silver: Knackered?  ::Looks at Syarta::  On what?

XO_Azhure says:
CSec:  I am not... ::Quiets her voice for his ears only::  Unless it is connected to you.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> CSEC: Daigart wine. ::Turns to the Chief:: Silver: What does "knackered" mean?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: ::Whispers:: So do you know what you're going to order yet?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> Syarta: To be intoxicated, you cute yellow man. ::Smiles::

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Shakes his head:: CSO: Not at all. Although I'm curious ... how does it feel to be intoxicated?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: Sort of like the flu, but less achy I think. ::Raises an eyebrow::

XO_Azhure says:
::Sits back and listens to the conversations going on around her.::

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> CSO: Hmmm ... I look forward to the experience.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Whispers to the XO::  XO: Maybe... later.  I don't think Syarta would consider this proper dinner conversation.  ::To the CSO and CVO::  CSO/CVO: It's... well, I guess like that.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> Waiter: Bring the Newfei special for us, if you will. ::Smiles as the Waiter takes all their menus::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ALL: Newfei is a platter of sorts, it has a little of everything.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
Syarta: Actually, I think the term originated on Earth in a country called England. The Knacker was the local butcher, or 'Knacker man.' Ergo to be Knackered was to feel, well, butchered. ::Raises the other eyebrow::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Haisian Waiter> Syarta: Very well, Hai. ::Takes the menus and departs::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> CVO / CSO: Righteo ol' chaps! ::Said with a faux English accent::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Furrows his brow::  Syarta: Syarta, why did he call you 'Hai'?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Furrows her ridges at Silver's sudden change of voice::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CSec: I thought it was just Haisian for hello?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> CSEC: It's a way of honoring someone. "Servants," in a manner of speaking, often speak to one of Tier status with the term "Hai."

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Syarta: The equivalent, then, of our 'sir'?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> CSEC: So to speak, yes.

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Grins:: CSO: I plan to get "knackered."

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Quickly decides to remove 'Hai' from his 'local' vocabulary::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Nods and looks around the table::  Yokati: First, did you do anything while waiting to be seated?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> CSEC: I observed thirty-two methods of assaulting this restaurant.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Leans closer::  Yokati: Which is the most effective?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Looks at the First with something like shock::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Aside to the CVO::  CVO: Maybe you'd better take it easy on the drink, Ensign... it can sneak up on you, and leave nasty side effects.

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Nods in understanding:: CSEC: Ah, I see.

XO_Azhure says:
CVO:  Please remember also that we are representatives here.  ::Nods her head toward the various people glancing their way off and on.::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> CSEC: Move along the banks of the stream. Sniper's nests at those three points ... ::Gestures to the closets buildings on the edge of the park:: ... this is a real open area. Insert teams from the banks of stream, split up to two teams to position for a cross fire with angles which will not harm opposing teams.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Yokati: And the strategic value for taking such a building?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Listens closely::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> CSEC: In the event of a hostage situation. Haisian Tier members apparently visit here often.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Frowns at the idea of a hostage situation::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Noting a flaw:: Yokati: But you designed the scenario for full on slaughter ... what's to protect the hostages?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Wonders if this was the best idea... bringing her along::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Matter of factly:: Silver: Hostages are usually compromised. In that scenario, all must be terminated for the safety of the Tier government.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Chokes on his water::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> Yokati'Clon: Oh.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Starts to feel himself nodding, and then stops himself::  Yokati: But... these people are not our enemies.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> CSEC: And you are not my enemy as well, yet I performed a tactical simulation in which my forces and I were forced to take down yours. It was only a simulation ... in my mind. ::Her lips almost look like they're about to smile:: Do not worry yourself over my thoughts.

XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  There are many possibilities to a situation.  People in security like to see how many they can come up with so that they are prepared.  There is nothing here for you to worry about.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Waves dismissively::  Yokati: Oh, I'm sure we all have those thoughts from time to time.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Shakes off that creeping feeling:: XO: Ah, I see.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Haisian Waiter> ::Arrives with a bunch of glasses, and starts pouring the crew their wine::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Looks closely at the wine; curiously::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
Syarta: What is this wine distilled from?

XO_Azhure says:
::Quietly::  Syarta:  We are all parts of the whole.  You are hearing a part, nothing more.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> CSO: The finest Argota plants in the Western fields.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
Syarta: Oh. :::Nods as if that means something to him, which of course it doesn't::

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Sips his drink, gets a tingly feeling ... then sips some more::

XO_Azhure says:
::Reaching for the wine, sniffs it before taking a sip.::

XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  Different, but good.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Reaches for his own glass, and takes a rather large sip.  Hm, not as strong as bloodwine, he should be able to handle some of this::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Smiles and sips at his:: XO: So, I hear that there are possible plans for more personnel at the station?

XO_Azhure says:
::Reaches up and lightly scratches her nose.::   Syarta:  So it would appear.  Nothing positive has come across my desk yet.  I will let you know the moment it does.

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks at Bill::  CSec:  Not everything is as it may appear... or taste.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Attempting a joke:: XO: Well as long as you don't have another opening ceremony ...

XO_Azhure says:
::Shakes her head::  Syarta:  That is not something to worry about.  We will keep this as low keyed as possible.  ::A militant glint comes to her eyes briefly, saying it had better or there would be hell to pay.::

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> CSO: And how are you enjoying the wine?

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
XO: Well, that's true... someone told me it was easy on this station once.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: It's quite good actually. What do you think?

XO_Azhure says:
::Eyes twinkles a moment::  CSec:  Things that are easy in life usually don't mean as much as those we earn.

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Frowns:: CSO: I don't think I feel intoxicated yet.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
CVO: No need to get 'intoxicated.'  Not on wine, at least.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
CVO: ::Whispers:: Yeah, you can get inebriated any time, but remember, this isn't synthale. And you're driving.

XO_Azhure says:
::To no one in particular, musingly::  I wonder how long it would take to clean all the stations duct work?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::While dazing off at the appearing stars:: XO: Two weeks, three days, fourteen hours, thirty one minutes, forty five seconds.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Pauses with his glass to his lips, and stares back and forth between the XO and Silver::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Silver: Is that all?  That's not too bad.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Nods with a slight grin at CSEC, then turns to Yokati:: Yokati: Not counting all those hidden sublevels you guys have got of course ...

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Nods::

XO_Azhure says:
Silver:  Thank you.  I will keep that in mind as it might need doing soon.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Salutes:: XO: It's what I'm here to do, Commander.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Haisian Waiter> ::Arrives with the Neifei platter ... a whole smorgasbord of delectable delights::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Glances at Syarta with pity::

XO_Azhure says:
::Smiles::  Syarta:  Tell me about this... wine.  It is unusual.

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Looks at the platter and in his mind quickly sorts it's contents into two groups...those he'll try, and those he probably won't.::

XO_Azhure says:
::Reaching over at the platter, names some vegis.::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> XO: Like I said, it's made from the finest Argota plants in the Western fields. Which ironically used to be tended to by the farmers who became the Haispoi. It is said the wine perhaps brings you a step closer to whatever it is they worship ....

Host SM_Selan says:
<CVO Ens. Deegan> ::Picks out a few bits and pieces::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Goes hog crazy and gets as much as she can::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Simply stares at them all::

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
Syarta: It could be said that... if it's strong enough, it'll certainly bring you a step closer to the ground.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Can't help but grin at the CSEC::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Waits until the rush is off, then picks up a couple of pieces and nibbles at them.::

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
Syarta: Hmm...this is good!

XO_Azhure says:
::Considers::  Syarta:  It brings them closer to the mountain or what each one worships inside?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Shrugs:: XO: That's really a question you'd have to ask Iu.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Seconds the CSO's opinion with some noises from her side of the table::

XO_Azhure says:
::Reminded of Iu::  Syarta:   Where is the local nursery around here?

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Raises eyebrow:: XO: Nursery? Well, there certainly isn't any open at this time of night ... maybe a hospital ... why?

XO_Azhure says:
Syarta:  Nothing.  I will come back earlier in the day.

CSec_Lt_Powers says:
::Thinks Syarta mistook 'nursery'::

XO_Azhure says:
::Looks over at Yokati'Clon::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Syarta> ::Blinks::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> ::Looks back at the XO::

XO_Azhure says:
::Smiles::  Yokati’Clon:  Have you tried anything?

CSO_Ens_Kirkbride says:
::Thinks there's probably a doctoral thesis in the interpersonal dynamics of this one table alone.::

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> XO: I do not require sustenance.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Chief Jennifer Silver> ::Finally takes a breath from her "gobbling down":: XO: With all due respect, Commander, she's been spouting the same line for hours now ...

XO_Azhure says:
Yokati'Clon:  Not all things we put in our mouths are sustenance.  ::Nods toward the full wine glass.::

XO_Azhure says:
Silver:  I know... it is OK.

Host SM_Selan says:
<Yokati'Clon> XO: I do not drink.

Host SM_Selan says:
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