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Star Trek: A Call To Duty presents…

USS Andromeda presents
“Shore Leave” – Part I

	Starring...
Janne Nikula as Commanding Officer, Captain Sketek Zhnirev,
Nuno Cruz as Executive Officer, Commander Rie-Mann Z’heta,
Miika Nikula as Chief Tactical Officer, Commander Senek Zhnirev,
James von Hoyweghen as Ship’s Counsellor, Lieutenant-Commander Tal’el Jordaïn,
Matt Coe as Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant, Junior Grade James Andrews and Mercedes Andrews,
Conor Power as Chief Engineer, Ensign Conor Power,
Lília Perfeito as Chief Science Officer, Ensign Laeena Saprin
	and...
John Sea McDermott as Commander Ocean, Flynn the bartender, Greypaws the blink dog, SeaEyes the eagle and himself

John Sea says:
Begin USS Andromeda "Shore Leave" 10409.19

John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda is in orbit around Risa for a wonderful relaxing leave.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::in her quarters, getting ready. She looks into the mirror at her new red dress and adjusts it. Then she makes her way out::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::heads down the corridor nodding to the passing officers and enters the TL::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::finishes pack his last things for the trip and heads to the door::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Computer: Transporter room one. ::looks ahead as the TL makes its way down::

Mercy Andrews says:
::picks up her bags then follows her husband to the turbolift::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::enters the turbolift:: Computer: Transporter room one!

Cmdr. Ocean says:
::sitting by the pool petting his 140 pound Alaskan husky Greypaws::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::picks up bag, shoves site to site transporter control into bag and leaves quarters::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::takes his go stones and leaves to TR1::

Mercy Andrews says:
::takes James' hand in hers:: FCO: Finally, some real time to ourselves.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::walks to Transporter Room 1::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::arrives at the transporter room::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::arrives at transporter room::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::gets off the turbolift and heads for the TR:: Mercy: I've been waiting for this leave for a while.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::waits for the others at TR::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Hello Ensign.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::nods to CSO:: CSO: You’re looking well.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::walks into the TR with his wife at his side::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::nods:: CEO: You  look quite pleasing yourself. What coordinates are you beaming to?

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::arrives at the TR::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: I was thinking of finding a nice beach

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: I have no idea yet, maybe somewhere quiet and scenic. ::lifts holocamera::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks at the CTO inside the TR::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Do you have the board?

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::notices the CO carrying a go set with him::

Mercy Andrews says:
::notices the Vulcan come in:: CO: You must be.. Captain Sketek! ::offers her hand:: I'm Mercedes Andrews.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: I suppose the CTO and CO are busy by themselves.

Cmdr. Ocean says:
::petting his Husky who is muzzle deep in a bag of popcorn::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: I knew I forgot something.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::notices Andrews:: Andrews: Greetings. Who are you, if I may ask?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Looks like it.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: I'll have one in a moment. ::jogs back into his room, gets his board and jogs back::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: So, what do you think of the beach? Or you are not fond of water?

Mercy Andrews says:
::indicates her husband:: CO: According to James, the reason everyone made it back in one piece. I'm his wife.
CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Never learned to swim, plus my eyes aren't the fondest of light. Sitting at an engineering console all day doesn't do good for them.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
Andrews: I am happy to be in one piece after the last assignment. It is nice to see you.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Perhaps you should see the doctor about that

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: It’s a genetic thing, nothing nobody can do about that.

CTO Cmdr. Senek  says:
::arrives at the TR again, carrying his board::

Greypaws says:
::sipping on his soda, through a straw::

Mercy Andrews says:
CO: It's nice to meet you, too. I'm glad you could schedule this time off; it's been too long since James and I have really had time to ourselves. ::kisses the FCO on the cheek::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Actually my problem is with the sun but I take medicines for it.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Ah I see.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::smiles:: CO: So, where are we all headed, sir? A private beach party?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: I'm still intent on finding a nice beach though

CO Capt. Sketek says:
FCO: There's no schedule. You're free to go anywhere you want.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
FCO: If people wish to do so, we can all be together but we can also go on our own ways.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::steps up to the transporter control:: All: Okay folks, where are we off to today?

XO Cmdr. Z’heta says:
::approaches the CSO:: CSO: Hello! What are you drinking?

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: We can finally have our rematch. I hope you are well prepared.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
XO: I was thinking ... salt water.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::thinks:: CO: Well, Mercy and I brought our bathing suits, so we'll definitely be spending a good deal of time at the beach.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::glances at the CTO:: CTO: I am.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
FCO: Sounds interesting.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CEO: Beam us down, all of us.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks around wondering who would be interested in finding a nice beach::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
All: Who else is heading for the beach? We'd love to join you!

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CO: Aye Cap'n.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::heads to the transporter pads, still holding Mercy's hand::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::sets co-ordinates for individual areas for each crew member::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::beams crew down to Risa::

John Sea says:
Action: The Andromeda crew arrive on Risa wherever they choose.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::looks at beach and frowns::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
Self: I could have sworn I set somewhere else.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::goes to find a shady table with a strong foundation::

Mercy Andrews says:
::smiles:: FCO: Oh, James, it's beautiful!

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::follows CO with a determined look on his face::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::feigning disappointment:: Mercy: I've seen better... ::looks at her:: There we go!

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::arrives at the beach, near a cosy bar. Ahead of her is the blue/green ocean and yellow sand::

John Sea says:
Scene: The Risa surface is a magnificent bouquet to the senses, soft gently warm winds blowing casually across the undulating aquamarine ocean which graces the yellow sands with each touch of the gentle flowing waves.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::watches at the CO and CTO have found their place for the battle of wits. She wonders if they will ever finish the game::

Mercy Andrews says:
::giggles and kisses her husband:: FCO: How about we find somewhere to set our things? I'd love to go for a swim.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::sits on his position and waits for the board to be set on the table::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks at the FCO and his wife as they enjoy their time together::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::heads over to the bar:: Bartender: A coke please.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks inside the bar, noticing the CEO:: Self: I see water is really not his thing.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
Mercy: Sounds like a plan. ::sets down his bags with the group, then looks around for somewhere to change::

Bartender Flynn says:
::hands the CEO a coke::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::takes the time to enjoy the sun as she takes a seat just on the edge of the sand::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::carefully lays down the board on the table, sits down and takes the bowl which contains black stones:: CO: You won our last game, so I'll take black.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Are you ready?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::takes PADD out of backpack and looks over work while drinking coke::

Mercy Andrews says:
::heads to the washroom attached to the bar:: FCO: I'll be right out, honey.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::smiles and finds his own trunks, heading for the men's room::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks at the CEO and doesn't resist. Goes to his table::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: Yes. Good luck.

Bartender Flynn says:
::feeds his magnificent, six foot wing span, silver eagle a pretzel::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: It's called leave ... as in you don't have to work. Even our Vulcan crewmembers are not doing anything useful.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Tell them that, they'd say its to reinforce their logical minds.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::emerges from the washroom in a pair of bright blue shorts, with a towel around his neck and drops his other clothes with his bags as he heads for the water's edge::

SeaEyes the eagle says:
::squawks::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Care for a seat?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Don't lecture me about Vulcans, half my genes are theirs and I'll tell you a secret. ::sits down and whispers:: CEO: They do have fun.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Let's begin.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::looks in shock and in horror at the CSO and laughs::

Mercy Andrews says:
::walks out of the restroom, holding her clothes in her arm—she'd thought ahead and worn the seafoam-coloured bikini under her clothes:: FCO: Oh, James!

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::nods at CO, picks up a black stone from the bowl and makes his first move exactly to the center of the board::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow in the most Vulcan of expressions::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Well, I am going for a swim as soon as I get rid of this dress

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Interesting move.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::looks back at his wife:: Mercy: And I think that's exactly why I married you! ::laughs:: Come on in, the water's fine!

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::Picks a white stone and makes his first move::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Don't let me stop you.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::gets up and heads to the changing room::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::comes out in a black bikini. Approaches the CEO again:: CEO: You are staying for a while, I take it?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: As long as I have to.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::leaves the bag with her clothes with the CEO then puts her towel over her shoulder:: CEO: I'll be back in a while.

Mercy Andrews says:
::strides into the water and kisses the FCO again:: FCO: I thought about wearing that one-piece.. but on a planet like Risa, what's the point?

John Sea says:
Scene: The peaceful people and tourists of Risa mull about their business relaxing from the daily demands of their normal lives.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::heads out to the sand::

Mercy Andrews says:
::executes a perfect shallow-dive into the surf and enjoys the warm Risan ocean::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::extends her towel with the Starfleet symbol and heads for the water::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: Let's see how you'll manage my opening. I have spent some time on this, and am eager to find out if there is some critical flaw in it that I missed.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::makes his second move, also a non-standard one::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::chases after his wife, eager to forget about Andromeda and just focus on her for a few days::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::touches the water with her toes:: Self: Perfect temperature, couldn't expect anything else from a perfect resort.

SeaEyes the eagle says:
::takes wing and lazily drifts on the warm thermals::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::enters the water slowly, enjoying the perfect horizon::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::plays his second move trying to maintain a coherent strategy on his own gameplay::

Mercy Andrews says:
::breaks off and heads back to shore, trying to throw the FCO off::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::looks at people walking around, turns to PADD and resumes working on improved warp drive::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::again watches the FCO and his wife thinking they seem very happy::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::keeps playing at a moderate pace::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::takes a dive in the gentle waves::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::continues playing his stones in a rather standard manner::

Mercy Andrews says:
::treads water, waiting for the CSO to surface::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::comes back up a few meters away with her hair all wet::

Mercy Andrews says:
CSO: Glad to see James and I aren't the only ones enjoying the beach!

SeaEyes the eagle says:
::heads out to the surf, circling just above the undulating waves::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::finally notices that Mercy ducked away on him:: Mercy: Hey! ::slips under the surface and tried to sneak up his wife as she treads::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Mercy: I guess the others are too much used to sonic showers. They forget humanoids always depended on large masses of water

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::stands up and heads towards the beach with the cso's gear::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Mercy: Even the animal life here is perfect

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::yells over to the CSO:: CSO: Here's your gear, I'm going paragliding!

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::does his best to disrupt the usual flow of the game and force the CO into all-new situations::

Mercy Andrews says:
::looks at the beach:: CSO: Isn't it, though? ::sees Cmdr. Ocean:: Is that.. is that a husky?

SeaEyes the eagle says:
::perches on a buoy, sunning his silver wings::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::waves at the CEO acknowledging what he said::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::playfully tugs on Mercy's leg, then surfaces behind her:: Mercy: Surprise!

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Mercy: I'm not versed in human pets

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::heads up to rock face and starts paragliding::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks at the FCO, she sensed him coming a few moments before he surfaced::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::makes an aggressive attack near the topleft corner::

Mercy Andrews says:
CSO: They're gorgeous animals. I used to have one as a-- James! ::splashes her husband::

Greypaws says:
::ears perk even from far away, looking at Mercy with his deep blue eyes, lazily shakes his fur::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
FCO: Hello Lieutenant, would I be a terrible Ensign if I went to annoy our Captain?
CEO Ens. Conor says:
::misses the current and starts gently falling towards the ocean::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
Self: Oh dear.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::pauses to think of the attack::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::catches the CSO's look:: CSO: Only if you disrupted his game, I'd say... and come on, you can call me James; we're off-duty!

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
FCO: Certainly, James. Well, disturb the game is just what I wanted to do but I suppose I should know better. The CEO seems in trouble.

John Sea says:
Scene: The warm thermals begin to provide the CEO some lift.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
Self: Phew, it would be funny to crash into the rest of the crew.

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::laughs:: CSO: I was thinking more along the lines of nudging the board.. but you can't go wrong with a mischievous instinct!

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
Self: He played calmly and securely in the opening. Is he exposing a weakness of mine that I can't see, or is that a desperate strike following the realization that my power in the center will, if left unchecked, in the end bring me the victory?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::thinks::

Greypaws says:
::looks out into the surf and wonders who the CSO is calling a "pet"::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
FCO/Mercy: James, Mercy, enjoy the water. I'll be back in a while

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::flies low over the ocean and drops in near the FCO and CSO::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::exits the water and looks at Greypaws, sensing his surprise towards her and wondering::
Mercy Andrews says:
::nudges the FCO with her elbow, underwater:: FCO: That mischievous instinct could get you into trouble, mister! CSO: All right. It was nice to meet you! ::quietly, to the FCO:: FCO: What *is* her name?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: Oh, so you did enjoy the water?

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::sticks with his strategy and dodges the attack by sacrificing some more secure territory in exchange for fighting potential elsewhere::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::smiles at Mercy:: Mercy: Laeena, and I'm sorry to intrude, I'm a telepath. Sometimes it is difficult not to.

Greypaws says:
::radiating profound intelligence, lazily shakes his fur::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::returns to a mode moderate gameplay::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: I don't, I do enjoy scaring people, What are the odds of a man dropping out of the sky into an ocean?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: In Risa? Anything is possible

Mercy Andrews says:
::laughs:: CSO: As long as you don't go reading our minds tonight, Laeena!

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO; I like those odds. ::Laughs::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::walks out of the water, her eyes intent on Greypaws but doesn't approach him::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::gets a not-so-mischievous, more naughty thought and brushes against Mercy in the water::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Mercy: Don't worry. ::winks::

Mercy Andrews says:
FCO: You wait! ::kisses him::
Mercy Andrews says:
CSO: We'll talk to you later! Come by our quarters anytime!

Greypaws says:
::sipping on his soda, eyeing the Vulcan female with his deep blue eyes::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::exits the water, her hair dripping, she doesn't bother do dry up::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
Self: Shame about my clothes. ::steps out of ocean, soaking wet::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::can't help but look at Greypaws:: Self: What is he?

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::grins and pulls Mercy closer, slaps her behind and then swims off again::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Don't play 1, 2, 3. Just play 3.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::goes near the dog and kneels down, ignoring the Commander. Just looks into his eyes for a moment::

Greypaws says:
::looks at the woman, stops drinking::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::takes the initiative after CO's attack calms down and decides that it's time to strike::

Mercy Andrews says:
::laughs and chases James again::

Greypaws says:
::after a long pause:: CSO: It’s not polite to stare.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::pauses to think:: CO: This sequence here.. ::points:: Are you saying that move wasn't necessary?

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::surprised:: Greypaws: I just ... you don't seem to be like other members of your species.

Greypaws says:
CSO: I am a blink dog, we tend to get around and observe your species like you observe other species. ::offers paws::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::teleports back up to the Andromeda for a change of clothes::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: You may be right.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::sits in the sand:: Greypaws: Fascinating. What are your conclusions so far?

Greypaws says:
CSO: We like your people and some of us actually serve as companions to your people.

Cmdr. Ocean says:
::fast asleep::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: Hm. ::Launches an all-out attack at the bottom part of the board::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::nods:: Greypaws: Does he.. ::points to the Commander:: Greypaws: know you’re observing?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::teleports back down to the beach with fresh clothes::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::gives CTO some small areas, strengthens his stronghold elsewhere::

Greypaws says:
CSO: Yes, I am his companion. You seem to be a fairly intuitive woman. I am Greypaws. nice to meet you

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::takes advantage of his earlier sacrifices and presses on with even greater intensity:: CO: It's all or nothing now.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Greypaws: Thank you, I think intuitions is our best asset, the one that differentiates us from machines. I am Laeena.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Greypaws: I take it I will see you in the Andromeda, observing.
CO Capt. Sketek says:
::goes for the daring situation and makes some very daring moves::

Greypaws says:
Laeena: Perhaps, I tend to get around, we navigate the dimension like you navigate the stars, we are particularly fond of Federation people and their good will, in the olden days we were called "familiars".

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
Greypaws: That explains a few things. ::thinks:: Greypaws: Don't you think we are ready to have official talks with your people? So that perhaps you too can be part of the Federation?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::walks over to the dog and CSO::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::accepts CO's show of fighting spirit and responds in kind::

Greypaws says:
Laeena: I don’t think so, we prefer the secrecy, we reveal ourselves to individuals.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::nods and as the CEO approaches she shuts up::

Mercy Andrews says:
::heads for shore:: FCO: James, want something to drink?

Greypaws says:
CSO: Woof

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
~~~Greypaws: Perhaps we will meet again. It was good to meet you, Greypaws.~~~

Greypaws says:
~~~CSO: See you around.~~~

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::gets up and pets him. Then looks at the CEO:: CEO: I see you changed clothes

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
Mercy: That'd be fantastic. ::follows her out of the water, grabbing their towels as they head for the bar::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Wet clothes aren’t the most comfortable.
CEO Ens. Conor says:
::leans down to the dog and pets it::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::shakes the sand off her:: CEO: I was thinking on watching the Captain's game.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: It appears that I have effectively lost.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: An impressive display of courage. Yet with my overwhelming power in the center, that can only result in... ::makes his move by hitting the stone on the board so that an impressive clack is heard:: defeat.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: I've never managed to understand that game.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: The rules are easy but I admit, I prefer 3d chess.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
CO: That appears most likely. Should I take that as a resignation?

Mercy Andrews says:
::wraps her towel around her waist and takes her husband's hand in hers::

CO Capt. Sketek says:
CTO: Yes.

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::respectfully nods at CO:: CO: Thank you for the game.

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::looks at the CO and CTO:: CSO: By the looks of it, someone has won.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::looks at the CO and CTO::CEO: Too late, the game has ended.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
::returns the compliment:: CTO: Thank you for the game.

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
CEO: I'm going for another swim. Want to join?

CEO Ens. Conor says:
CSO: Sure, why not.
FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
::carries his and Mercy's drinks over to a table by the rest of the group::

CSO Ens. Saprin says:
::nods and heads for the water::

CTO Cmdr. Senek says:
::starts taking the stones off the board::

CEO Ens. Conor says:
::heads towards the water.::

FCO Lt.JG Andrews says:
CO: Hmmm, looks like we missed the game.

CO Capt. Sketek says:
FCO: Indeed.

John Sea says:
Pause USS Andromeda "Shore Leave”