Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Happy Birthday, Captain”

Starring

Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Peter Pazoski
Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Kezia Drift
Dan Woodward as Lieutenant Junior Grade Ordo Rillix
Gordon Cindriæ as as Lieutenant Junior Grade John McKnight
Cosma Mihai as Lieutenant Junior Grade Cosmo Starbuck

  And

Lília Perfeito as Garyna Ix

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10506.26 - "Happy Birthday, Captain "=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
Repairs on the Elara are finished and she is ready to leave dry dock. But there is yet one more ordeal the crew must face . . .
Host SM_Lilia says:
Starfleet decided to celebrate their safe return so they are to attend a party at the training facility in Moscow where they spent the past few days
Host SM_Lilia says:
Everyone is invited, no one is obliged. Whites are recommended but not required.
Host SM_Lilia says:
It's early evening. The party is in a wide saloon, decorated in modern fashion. A gentle music fills the air, the tables are crammed with all sorts of food and beverages from the four corners of the Milky Way.
Host SM_Lilia says:
Junior and senior officers alike start pouring into the room. We join the party just as a trill female in a colorful dress enters, carrying a bottle. Could it be ...? Out of uniform? Nah can't be.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Garyna_Ix says:
::enters the room:: Self: Where's the champagne?
Garyna_Ix says:
::finds an empty seat and puts the bottle on the table::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
::enters the room, his blue skin complexion contrasts the white suit... :: Self: Well this would be a good time to get those counseling skills of mine up-to-date.. been neglecting them..
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::in roughly the middle of the room, having just dispatched a group of eager young officers to the buffet table is now desperately seeking somewhere to hide::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::enters the room::
Garyna_Ix says:
Self: Ah ha
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the room behind the doctor:: Ordo: Hello doctor, I see you made it eh?
Garyna_Ix says:
::finds the XO::XO: Mr. Pazoski? I don't see Timrok around. Is he coming?
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::clears his throat:: ALL: Ladies and Gents, stand by your beds, the party king is here... where's the food?!
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::enters the room her dress uniform immaculate, she glances around, checking as always with her mind the people there, pausing just through the door::
Garyna_Ix says:
::eyes the CMO then looks again at the XO::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
::moves to the bar and orders a glass of fire wine then sits at a table, with his mind still at the sphere, after taking a sip of the wine his thoughts went pas by him and he starts to feel the atmosphere::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CEO: Heya! Wild Delvian Antelopes couldn’t keep me from a party, you should know that!
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::chuckles to the CMO:: Self: This is going to prove interesting...
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::turns to look at the Admiral and is almost at a lost for words:: Ix: Um... admiral, I'm not sure, he has most likely been delayed somewhere, you know how it is
Garyna_Ix says:
XO: Well, someone sent this for him ::hands him the bottle:: XO:; See that he eventually gets it will you? I need to find me some real alcohol
Garyna_Ix says:
::leaves for a nearby table::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::sees the CIV:: CIV: Hello Lieutenant, nice to meet a new member of the team, I hope you have a pleasant stay, and that you have had all your shots, as I am about to get far too drunk to medicate this evening!
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::sees the doctor run off in a hungry mania and walks over to join the pretty blue Klingon with his drink:: Self: I believe there is only one blue Klingon in Starfleet, and we all know who that is ::walks over to the table and pats Starbuck on the back::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The bottle is a Port wine bottle, 1974 vintage. It has a note on a small card. If Pazoski wants he could read it. its not closed
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CEO: Let me guess ... me? ::trying to be ironic::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::takes a quick glance around the room and being as concerned about the welfare of his Captain as he is takes a quick peek at the card, after all, who wouldn't::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: It reads: "To add to your collection. Happy birthday". Its all hand written and signed "Alex". Perfume emanates from it. Peter vaguely recognizes it
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::heads to a table and gets herself a glass of bubbly, takes a sip from the glass::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::he lets the bottle drop by his side for a moment and smiles to himself:: Self: Perhaps...
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CTO: So how are you today Mr. Starbuck?
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::Manages to find the bar within 22.3 seconds, a new personal best::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CEO: Blue... how do you think i am... got things on my mind.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::glances around the room, smiles to himself once again and sets off after the CMO::
Garyna_Ix says:
::glances at the happy CMO and takes a sip of her blue drink::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Bartender: Barkeep, a round Denublian Whiskey for the senior staff, and make mine a quadruple!
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::having fought his way through the mass of people and arrives at the bar just as the CMO is ordering:: Bartender: Just make mine an orange juice.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
CMO: That's quite a tab you are going to run up there I think.
Garyna_Ix says:
::over hears the XO  saying "orange juice" and smiles at him. In a way few people understand why::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
XO: For my friends and colleagues, I think I can stretch the purse strings Sir!
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CTO: What troubles you my friend? ::orders a drink for himself::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CEO: Well everything from social problems, and i was a Counselor… imagine that, to little objects.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::makes her way towards the bar close to the members of the crew gathered there::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles and greets the CMO and XO:: CMO/XO: Good day, mind if I join you ::raises an Eyebrow curiously to Peter:: XO: Peter, Somehow congratulations appear to be warranted but these do not seem to be the right words.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::takes his drink from the bartender and raises the glass to the CMO:: CMO: Well thanks for the drink, have a good time.
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::shakes her head slightly::
Garyna_Ix says:
::finishes her drink and pours some more, from a bottle that looks suspiciously like Romulan ale::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CIV: The more the merrier Lieutenant, please enjoy the drink. ::smiles::
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::the sweet liquid is half way down his throat when he suddenly needs to breath, manages not to splutter too much:: CIV: Kezia.
Garyna_Ix says:
Self: Oh! ::searches her dress only too late realizing she has no pockets::
Garyna_Ix says:
::finds her pink purse and produces a PADD::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO/CMO/CEO: Hello gents. You seem awfully low ::looks at the CTO:: And up ;; looks at the CMO::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
CMO: Thank you. ::giggles slightly and then regains her composure:: XO: Apologies for the surprise.
Garyna_Ix says:
::produces her bottle of blue liquid and puts it on the table::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Erm.. The party is most satisfying and entertaining, thank you.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CIV/XO: I will leave you to it. Ix: Hello, well it's always my policy to boost morale when possible.
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::rallies well, or at least not too badly:: Kezia: It was a welcome one for sure. 
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Spoken like a true Starfleet officer! ::taps him on the back::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Take this will you. I almost forgot. Give it to Joe when you see him. Its your mission orders. :::Finishes another glass::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Self: What do people have with patting me on the back today? Oh well...
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Of course Admiral... I will do it as soon as possible
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::glances as the CMO as he leaves the conversation and suddenly feels as if he is in a very small room with the one person he is not yet equipped to face:: CIV: I was wondering, of all the assignments you could have chosen why did you pick this one? ::takes another sip of his orange juice::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: No hurries. You should learn with ... Ordo here
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO/CMO: Drink and be merry while you can. Because you may not have the chance to do so again
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Ix: I don't understand, why is that?
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Well I am the tactical officer.. so it's my job to give the crew more chances with every torpedo and every Batleth slash I do in battle....
Garyna_Ix says:
::laughs:: CMO: You are explorers, dealing with the unknown. Surely you know death is at every corner
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
XO: Peter, you certainly do deserve your position, it's good to be back ::looks to him with an enquiring glance:: I don't know if it was Elara, perhaps the fact it was not a counselors role that made me read further, and then a name on the roster caught my attention ::smiles::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Ix: What a charming thought for a celebration. I would rather think of it as new discoveries and benefits for the Federation at every turn.
Garyna_Ix says:
CMO: Sure its all that. You know, I think you are the first optimistic medical doctor I've met
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CMO: If you call being assimilated a new discovery.... ::smiles::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: That’s quite true, you should give them a chance. But I still say, celebrate while you can
Garyna_Ix says:
CMO/CTO: Take me for example! On your next trip you will have to cross half the beta quadrant with me aboard. Isn't that worth drinking?
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::takes another long look at his wife:: CIV: I know what you mean, Joseph as come a long way since we first served with him. How about dinner tomorrow, we can catch up properly, say nineteen hundred hours, my place.
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Self: You have got to be sh.... me... Ix: Yes.... most pleasant... ::we will have a security breach with an assassin onboard, but a pleasant ride none the less… for us anyway::
Garyna_Ix says:
::laughs loudly as she finishes her third glass and pours more::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Ix: Well, I think maybe some of my optimism might just end up rubbing off on you. Any time you need a chuckle, you know where sickbay is.
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO/CMO: Yes you are going to be stationed at Starbase 123 from now on. Well tucked between the Romulans, the Klingons and unknown space
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CMO: ::whispering:: Don't provoke her... she's worse then the Borg!
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::smiles as she nods to him:: XO: Yes I'll look forward to it... a few seasons have past ::shakes her head with a smile at this whole situation::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Self: ::remembers a quote:: If the Q told you once, they told you a thousand times, don't provoke the Ix!
Garyna_Ix says:
CMO/CTO: Your first mission there should be easy. If you survive the travel that is
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::coughs lightly:: CIV: Well I suppose I should go and do the rounds ::looks at the room:: After all we have waited this long, what’s another 24 hours? ::smiles weakly:: I'm glad you are back.
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: We survived more then a simple ride...
Garyna_Ix says:
CMO/CTO: Can you believe there is a group of humans and Romulans wanting to build a colony together ::drinks:: CMO/CTO: You have to make sure they chose the right planet. AND be sure they won't break Federation or Romulan rules
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Oh really? You think you went through a lot? ::laughs aloud::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Well it isn’t as exciting as your desk job of course ::drinks a little of his fire wine::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
XO: Peter, I guess I will meet the crew. ::breathes in and takes a sip from the glass again before, she nods towards the others suggesting he leads the way:: After you, Sir.
Garyna_Ix says:
::just laughs some more at the CTO:: CTO: There is more between us and the stars than you dare to believe
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: There are more things in heaven and earth then your philosophy ever dremt of
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Where’s the birthday boy? ::Drinks more:: CTO: Drinking on his own? I wouldn't be surprised
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: I thought that’s what I said
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Hamlet, Shakespeare actually.. your phrase was of the Theoratio Clampus.. 2204'th volume of critics and oddmentations
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::drinks up and goes to the bar for more::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::suddenly jumps and realizes he has fallen asleep:: Self: ouch, must be the drink, or those double shifts I took.
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: With slight alterations yes. Terrans were always too limited with their Earth and their "Heaven". Do you believe in God Mr. Starbuck. In any God?
Garyna_Ix says:
CMO: Try not to throw up on me will you? It may give you a brand new court martial
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: And the CO... I don't know, he deactivated his combadge too.... As for the matter of God.. if I where to start philosophizing it would take more then a parties time to explain
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Test me
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::wonders if he is ever going to be able to escape from this room, decided probably not for several more hours:: CIV: They are a spirited bunch, just keep an eye out for the CTO, he is very excitable ::heads off across the room towards where the senior staff are loitering::
Garyna_Ix says:
XO/CIV: Ah the Pazoski’s. Join us please
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: To simplify things... All personas have a will, all personas due to that will have a goal, and to that goal it is more then simple doing.. they need something to support them durign this trip.. faith.. and thus Gods are born
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Ah, your Gods are a means to an end then ::drinks some more:: CTO: That is not very Klingon of you
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::wonders what he is walking into, notices the Admiral has had a few::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Keep in mind i am half Bolian... and my training was mostly based around mental practices... do not think of my Klingon side... but of my diplomas that allow me to talk to a Vulcan on equal terms
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::Smiles to the Admiral:: Adm: Certainly. ::wonders to herself how this return to Starfleet will go answer once again to a different call::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Good thing you don't have one aboard ... unless you count your Captain
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::notices Ix talking about Klingons and gods:: Ix: As far as I know, Klingons have one god.....CTO: Right Starbuck?
Garyna_Ix says:
::offers 2 seats to CIV and XO::
Garyna_Ix says:
XO: It should be good to spend a few days home here in Moscow. With your family ::deliberately looks at Kezia::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
CEO: Actually two... but they say every honorable Klingon gets to eat and drink at the table of Kahless
Garyna_Ix says:
CEO: Klingons killed their Gods
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::sits down:: Ix: I am looking forward to it ::sips some more of his juice::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Exactly... what more to prove their worth then killing their own gods... that's how hierarchy is on a Klingon vessel too... whoever can beat the Captain in battle gets control over the ship
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::raises her eyes to meet the Admiral's, with the look she saved for most of her patients in the past few months::
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::taking a seat at the table, she places the half full glass down before her::
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: Want to try that on the Elara?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Ix: I thought Gods where supposed to be immortal or something like that. ::orders another drink::
Garyna_Ix says:
CEO: To a Klingon honor is more immortal than any God
XO_Lt_Pazoski says:
::chuckles:: Ix/CTO: Don't go giving him ideas admiral, you haven't seen him wield that Bat'leth.
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: The Elara is not a Klingon vessel, you are being confused by the number of drinks you had
Garyna_Ix says:
CTO: So what? If done properly a change of command can happen. Just ::picks up her glass and lets the liquid roll:: CTO: Just find a reason to kick your superiors from the fleet ::drinks::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::Ordo is spotted swaying out of the room, a charming petite redhead ensign from biotechnology on his arm::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Ix: Don't tell me you are half Romulan... ::smiles but thinks his argument was a little over board::
Garyna_Ix says:
::shrugs::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
Self: Thought so
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
::watches Ix with interest, her bizarre comment, she is not accustomed to tipsy admirals::
Garyna_Ix says:
CIV: You  will have quite a challenge. Turning this lot into a functioning diplomatic group
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Ix: Do you think Klingon honor has gone to far?
Garyna_Ix says:
CEO: Nah they are perfect as they are and our best allies
CIV_Lt_Pazoski says:
Ix: I always appreciated a challenge. ::bows her head with a smile, then reaches forward and takes a sip from her drink, placing it down:: Though your lack of apparent faith in this crew does leave me with questions :: a menacing look in her eye as her gaze falls not upon the crew but the Admiral as a possible culprit::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Self: Uuuu Klingons are perfect you say ::looks at Starbuck with a grin::
CTO_LtJg_Starbuck says:
::notices the CEO's grin and with his counseling study managed to form a reply:: CEO: Not on your life
Garyna_Ix says:
::smiles knowingly at the CIV and sips some more:: CIV: Indeed you are just what this crew needs ::gets up::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: ... And Admiral Ix leaves the room and we fade out on a half drunk but merry crew. But where is the Birthday Boy?
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=End Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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