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USS Exeter
Temporary Respite 2023-01-01
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MISSION LOG: TEMPORARY RESPITE
STARDATE RANGE: 2446.06.11 - 2446.06.19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DAY 1
- EXETERRPG: (1 - 0907) BMU Manager Trixie Bell
(Earth Outside Starfleet HQ ? BMU Manager Trixie Bell - 0907)
- EXETERRPG: (1 - 0908) Civilian Mackenzie Dyson
(Earth? Outside Starfleet HQ ? Civilian Mackenzie Dyson - 0908)
- EXETERRPG: (1 - 0921) aCO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken
(SFHQ - Temporary Office - aCO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken - 0921)
- EXETERRPG: Repost (1 - 1412) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken
(USS Hades - Deck 2, Conference Room - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken -1412)
- EXETERRPG: (1-1701) CMO Lt. SG Heinrich Kruze
(Earth - SFMHQ, medical skill lab 1 - CMO Lt. SG Heinrich Kruze - 1701)
DAY 2
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 1508) CO NPC Delivery Man Foz Z. Ra'eb
(Earth - San Gimignano Tuscany, Bracken Vineyard - Delivery Man Foz Z. Ra'eb - 1508)
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 1511) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken
(Earth - San Gimignano Tuscany, Bracken Vineyard - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken -
1511)
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 1612) Ensign Alex Dyson
(Mars - 1st Squadron Fighter Base - Corridor ? Ensign Alex Dyson - 1612)
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 1616) Ensign Alex Dyson
(Mars - 1st Squadron Fighter Base - Corridor ? Ensign Alex Dyson - 1616)
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 1700) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez
- EXETERRPG: (2 - 2000) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez
DAY 4
- EXETERRPG: (4, 1735) ens Quinn Johnson
(USS Hades - Sickbay, Main Ward - ACMO Ensign Quinn Johnson- 1735)
DAY 9
- EXETERRPG: HADESRPG: (9 - 1009) Counseling Offices, Counselor Dr. (Lt.) Navi Doshi
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EXETERRPG: (1 - 0907) BMU Manager Trixie Bell
From: mark.howard9 at gmail.com (Mark Howard)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 21:25:12 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 1
Stardate: 2446.06.11
(Earth Outside Starfleet HQ ? BMU Manager Trixie Bell - 0907)
?Sure I?ve dated a couple of them, the Engineers on the jets are even
worse, if you?re interested in that kind of thing make friends with some of
that lot.?
"Thank you for the tip. And I will."
Trixie shrugged, and smiled. ?No worries. Always happy to help a girl out.?
"So, what will you be doing ? On our new ship, I mean ?" She paused "And
what about your rank ? Do you have one ?" Mac asked gently
Trixie laughed, ?I don?t have a rank, I?m a civvie, you can tell those
because they where purple on their uniforms.?
(Reply Mac)
?As to what I do, back on the Exeter I managed the coffee shop, I used to
really enjoy it, you meet the entire crew at their best, and worst. Opened
my eyes a lot as to what life out in the black was like.?
(Reply Mac)
?Not sure, I?m hoping so, not all the ships have the same facilities, but
the newer ones try to squeeze a couple of comforts in. Like I said, life
out there isn?t like here at HQ.?
(Reply Mac)
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EXETERRPG: (1 - 0908) Civilian Mackenzie Dyson
From: p44728 at yahoo.com (Ruben Hilbers)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 18:40:18 +0000 (UTC)
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 1
Stardate: 2446.06.11
NRPG: Wrapping up this subplot since we're inching towards launch. RPG:
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(Earth? Outside Starfleet HQ ? Civilian Mackenzie Dyson - 0908)
?I don?t have a rank, I?m a civvie, you can tell those because they where purple on their uniforms.?
"That's good to know." Mackenzie said.
?As to what I do, back on the Exeter I managed the coffee shop, I used to really enjoy it, you meet the entire crew at their best, and worst. Opened my eyes a lot as to what life out in the black was like.?
"Do you think you'll get to do that on our new ship ?"
~Or maybe we'll get send to a Starbase.~ Even the crew of the 2381-17 had heard about Starbase Freedom going on-line a couple of months ago. Who knew, maybe Starfleet was working on more Starbases ? And if you were lucky and got one like Deep Space Nine, that could be a whole adventure of its own.
?Not sure, I?m hoping so, not all the ships have the same facilities, but the newer ones try to squeeze a couple of comforts in. Like I said, life out there isn?t like here at HQ.?
"I hope so to," Mackenzie said. "Being the only civvie aboard would really stink," It was at the point that a man in an operations uniform approached. From the look on his face, he was waiting for a chance to enter the conversation. "Can I help you, Ensign ?"
"Mackenzie Dyson ? I'm here to get you dependent clearance process going."
"Sounds good to me," She turned to Trixie. "It was nice to meet you. Hope to see you aboard....well, wherever we get send."
(Reply Trixie Bell iyw)
Mackenzie gave Trixie a smile and followed the Ensign into the building. The sooner they got this paper pushed, the better.
(Reply any)
(Posted by Ruben)
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EXETERRPG: (1 - 0921) aCO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken
From: mark.howard9 at gmail.com (Mark Howard)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 20:10:30 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 3
Stardate: 2446.06.13
(SFHQ - Temporary Office - aCO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken - 0921)
Ailynn had just got back to her temporary office after having met and
dismissed Ensigns Johnson and Dyson when the screen at her desk changed
first to the logo of the Romulan Republic, and then to show a Romulan
female, who Ailynn didn?t know, but carried certain familiar features.
=/\=Commander Bracken, we have not officially met, I am the Commander of
the Republic vessel that first came to your ship's aid over Carraya...=/\=
?Commander, It?s good to see you. My apologies if you?ve struggled to find
me, I?m off ship, but am currently the acting Commanding Officer.?
"My apologies, Captain, our files were not updated." Valora said graciously.
Ailynn waved aside the apology, ?It?s of no moment, things change quickly
round here some days. To whom do I have the pleasure of addressing??
"My name is Commander Valora Merek, I am the Commanding Officer of the
R.R.W. Nei'rhh."
?Greetings Commander. If I may be bold, that is a rather familiar name. You
wouldn?t happen be related to our Commander Kiera Merek would you??
"Yes, that would come up." the elder Merek said. "I have not met her yet,
that was one of the things...." she paused. "We should talk. Would you like
to come aboard?"
Ailynn felt her heart skip. ?That would be an extraordinarily high honour
Commander.?
(reply Valora)
?My schedule can be cleared at a moments notice Commander, I can be
available whenever you are free to meet.?
(Reply Valora)
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EXETERRPG: Repost (1 - 1412) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken
From: mark.howard9 at gmail.com (Mark Howard)
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2023 00:44:32 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 6
Stardate: 2446.06.16
(USS Hades - Deck 2, Conference Room - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken -1412)
"We the Command Officers of the USS Hades, being of sound mind and
judgement, levy the following charges against Lieutenants Williams and
Miller. One; That they did knowingly and willfully perform above the call
of duty on innumerous occasions. Two; That they most seriously have won the
respect and admiration of the entire crew. It is with these things in mind,
that the sentence is carried out. As of this stardate
Two-Four-Four-Five-Six point six, point one six, you are here by promoted
from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Commander, with all the rights and privileges
there to. Signed, Ailynn Bracken, Captain USS Hades. May the Prophets and
Odin have mercy on your souls."
Ailynn watched the theatre unfold, watched the raw emotion flow across
their faces as the dawn of realisation hit them. Picking up two small boxes
she stepped around the desk.
Standing before Ire, she nodded and smiled, opening the box as she did so.
?Mr Williams. You are found guilty as charged.? She smiled deeply. ?It?s a
greater honour than you will know for me to do this.? She gently pulled out
the black pip from its box and stepped toward Ire. ?Ire Williams. For your
constant diligence, leadership, diligence to each and every duty within
your field and indeed without it, never faltering, never once complaining
nor expressing dissatisfaction. I am promoting you to the rank of
Lieutenant Commander. Congratulations, Commander Williams.?
(Reply Ire)
She took one half step to the side and faced Ethan. ?I told you this would
happen didn?t I.? She said as she opened the second box. ?Told you
precisely what happens when you get yourself noticed. Some interfering
busybody thinks they?re doing you a favour by ?recognising? what you do. Mr
Miller.?
(Reply Ethan)
?You stuck your head above the bloody parapet once too often.? She pinned
on the black pip. ?And it is my greatest honour to promote you to the rank
of Lieutenant Commander. May the prophets have mercy on your soul?
(Reply Miller)
"Ensign Jayce." Keira said in all seriousness. "You're out of uniform."
Jayc blinked. He looked down at his uniform in confusion.
?I don?t understand Commander,? he admitted.
Keira looked over to Ailynn and showed her the order she had been
browsing."See skipper, out of uniform."
Ailynn drew herself up to her full height. She was two inches taller than
Kiera, and Kiera was tall. ?Disgusting behaviour. This what we pass as
acceptable nowadays Commander?? She handed the PADD back after barely a
glance.
Keira took the PADD back from the Captain and then showed it to the Ensign.
"Your orders that brought you here clearly show Ensign Senior Grade, yet
you're still wearing the hollow pip."
Jayc half smiled hopefully. ?It did??
?It did Sir or Ma?am.? AIlynn said sternly. ?Sort it Commander, I can?t
abide things out of place.?
"I do think it's time we fixed that." Keira stated and moved to another set
of orders on the PADD. She threw a small box she had hidden under the table
to the Captain. She had planned this all along.
Ailynn saw the flying box in her periphery and managed a one in a lifetime
catch, her eyes didn?t leave the Science Officers?.
?Starfleet has reposed special confidence in the abilities, fidelity and
professional excellence of Tinmanrion Jayc,? Keira began.?It is in view of
these qualities and demonstrated leadership potential that he is therefore
promoted from Ensign Junior Grade, to Ensign Senior Grade, effective
stardate Two-Four-Four-Five-Six point six, point one six, Signed: James A.
Williams the third, Captain USS Exeter Co-signed Ailynn Bracken Captain USS
Hades.?
Nodding, Ailynn opened the box and removed the solid gold pip. ?Of all the
promotions, this one, I think is the most heartfelt. There are only two
times where a pip is removed, one, is the promotion from Lieutenant
Commander to full Commander, the second?? Ailynn removed the black pip and
replaced it with the full gold one. ?...is now.?
(reply Jayc)
?With my deepest congratulations Ensign Senior Grade.?
"Congratulations Ensign Senior Grade." Keira said smiling.
(Reply Jayc)
?You should be proud of yourself. Dismissed Ensign Senior Grade?
(Reply Jayce)
(Posted by Mark)
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EXETERRPG: (1-1701) CMO Lt. SG Heinrich Kruze
From: keljeck at gmail.com (Timothy Callow)
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:03:36 -0500
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 1
Stardate: 2446.06.11
(Earth - SFMHQ, medical skill lab 1 - CMO Lt. SG Heinrich Kruze - 1701)
Heinrich was in a haze. He had blotted out most of the last mission from his mind, but he was working to repress too much. Memories would leak out in his dreams, images would flash before his inner eye. Wisps of blonde hair and the smell of antiseptic would freeze him, call him to a past he did not want to relive. He desperately needed a break. But work was his chosen method to shut the door on his past.
While he was standing in the lab, taking a deep breath before starting the simulator, Quinn had walked into the room. She didn?t notice him at first, and in those unaffected moments he could tell she was having a rough go of it as well.
?Hi.? She said once she noticed the doctor.
?Well, hello.? Heinrich said, pleasantly. He expected to get into a conversation, something that was welcome to him in his state of mind, but she put away all niceties and went to work. He heard her command the computer to work at skill level 5 with a level 10 difficulty. Not the difficulty he expected her to be trying at first glance.
?I?m sorry miss, but what is your name? I don?t believe we?ve been properly introduced.?
(Reply Quinn)
(Posted by Tim)
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 1508) CO NPC Delivery Man Foz Z. Ra'eb
From: p44728 at yahoo.com (Ruben Hilbers)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 12:36:12 +0000 (UTC)
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
?
(Earth - San Gimignano Tuscany, Bracken Vineyard - Delivery Man Foz Z. Ra'eb - 1508)
?Thank you.? The lady who had opened the door said. ?Don?t you guys normally come in little trucks? You can?t have walked all the way from the??
"It....uh....it broke down, ma'am." Foz said. ~And the boss is going to have my head for that.~
?You have had a day and a half haven?t you. Here. Come in. the communicator is on the wall over there. I?ll get you a drink. Looks like you could do with it.?
"Thank you, ma'am."
Foz went into the kitchen and pondered how to break the news to his boss. The man would probably throw a fit the moment he called. But he didn't have any alternatives. On the bright side, a nice lady gave him a plate full of snacks and a glass of juice, along with a smile. He smiled back and thanked her, then went back to his pondering as he drank the juice and ate the snacks.
He finished the snacks and juice, then took a deep breath and went to the communicator. It didn't take long to get his boss on the line. As he explained his day, his boss got redder and redder. After he finished, his boss launched into a rant that ended with the words..."YOU'RE FIRED !!"
Then the unit went black. His boss had clearly cut the channel. So Foz sighed and walked out of the house. He made his way to the truck and tried to start it. Alas, to no avail. He got out of the truck, only for it to de materialize. Clearly, his now ex-boss had arranged for the truck to be returned to base.
He began to walk towards the nearest town, when the transporter snatched him up. But when the beam faded, he realized that he had not gone anywhere. His uniform - including his shoes - however, was gone. ~Left me in my underwear.~ Foz sighed and continued his walk of shame.
(Reply None)
(Posted by Ruben)
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 1511) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken
From: mark.howard9 at gmail.com (Mark Howard)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 00:17:56 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
(Earth - San Gimignano Tuscany, Bracken Vineyard - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken -
1511)
Quinn didn?t waste much time before getting back to Ailynn who hadn?t
moved yet. ?Who are those from?? She asked, trying to play it cool.
?These?? Ailynn was playing the room, her eyes beamed in happiness. ?Oh
these are from Ensign Mackenzie, and his words make my heart flutter.? She
was reminded somehow of Jost, and the Pah Wraith that she?d had to fight,
she played the room the same way.
?Oh? she said ?isn?t it a bit inappropriate for an ensign to send their
captain flowers?? Quinn said.
?Oh don?t worry Quinn.? She lifted up the card, and began to read, ?These
aren?t mine.? She winked, a wink of deepest playfulness, her eyes twinkled
with fun.
?For my lovely wife Quinn Johnston??
(Reply Quinn)
Ailynn laughed outrageuously and handed the PADD over.
?Ailynn, you?re a Captain, you need to grow up.? her mother said who was
absolutely not laughing on the inside of her look of disapproval. ?Leave
her alone.?
Ailynn nodded. ?Yes Admiral.? She handed the card over. ?Can?t believe I
wasn?t a bridesmaid.? She whispered. ?I?d have been a brilliant bridesmaid,
no fair.?
(reply Quinn)
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 1612) Ensign Alex Dyson
From: p44728 at yahoo.com (Ruben Hilbers)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 11:20:34 +0000 (UTC)
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
(Mars - 1st Squadron Fighter Base - Corridor ? Ensign Alex Dyson - 1612)
?Then got assigned to the Exeter as CFO and then to CTO during some internal shuffling and now I am waiting to see where personal is sending me next. Hopeful I will know soon which would be nice.?
?
"I'm with you, Lieutenant." Alex said. ~Maybe the fact that the Commander send me to talk to him is a hint of what she has in mind for the future.~
?
?Do you know which ship you are going to??
"No, sir." Alex began. "My orders have been rather vague so far. Which my teenage daughter is not liking one bit. She's still getting used to being a Starfleet kid, sir."
(Reply Williams)
Alex nodded. "What about you, sir ? Is it just you or...."
(Reply Williams)
(Posted by Ruben)
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 1616) Ensign Alex Dyson
From: p44728 at yahoo.com (Ruben Hilbers)
Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 18:04:13 +0000 (UTC)
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
(Mars - 1st Squadron Fighter Base - Corridor ? Ensign Alex Dyson - 1616)
?Sorry Ensign Dyson I have to go. It was good meeting you. Lieutenant Frost is the assigned CFO I would also recommend meeting up with her as well.??
"Yes, Lieutenant," Alex began. "I will, sir." ~Or I'll give her a call.~ But it would depend on how fast their next set of orders would come in. And whatever Starfleet were up to, it was very hush-hush.
?Have a good day.?
"You too, Lieutenant."
Alex walked away. He had to deal with some paperwork and then he and Mackenzie had places to go and people to see. ~Places I haven't been for a long time.~ But before he could move forward, he had to visit some places from his past.
(Reply None)
(Posted by Ruben)
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 1700) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez
From: jaclynsmithwriting at gmail.com (Jaclyn Smith)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2023 12:10:18 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
(Earth - Bracken Cider Farm - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity
Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez - 1700)
Ailynn stretched out on reclining chair that was her favourite seat on the
deck that overlooked the expanse of the orchards below the house. The
farmhouse and farm had been a wedding gift from Ailynn?s family on the
occasion of her marriage to Caity. The surrounding orchards all producing
apples of the best quality that once harvested would all be turned into
cider.
Sighing contentedly, Ailynn heard the door open and close behind her and
Caity?s perfume carried on the gentle afternoon breeze. ?They finally
settled?? referring to their twin daughters, Sara and Alessa.
Sighing softly, Caity shook her head, "I swear those two are polar
opposites. When you think you have one sorted, the other starts and I am
completely sure they know that I'm not as confident. Alessa was taking her
time to settle this time."
?I swear they take it in turns.? Ailynn laughed gently as she received a
kiss on the cheek as her wife sat on the adjacent chair. ?I met the
neighbours while you were in the shower this morning. pleasant couple, both
teachers, or retired ones anyway. They said that they were glad that
someone had taken this over. The spring blossom is lovely apparently.?
"I cannot wait to see that. Although that is when the hard work will really
begin." Caity laughed. "When are they due?"
?Any minute. I told Erin to come round the side, they?ll be here shortly.
Be lovely to see them again, haven?t seen either of them since the
wedding.? She sipped at her drink, as she reached out and intertwined
Caity?s fingers in her own.
Lightly gripping her wife's hand, Caity nodded, "I agree. ". She replied
and then paused for a moment as a memory, albeit fleeting, popped into her
mind.
Ailynn saw the look flash across Caity?s face. ?What?s up??
"It's nothing. I just? something from the wedding. I saw Alex at the bar
and there was a look on his face. Just? oh who knows. Weddings have strange
effects on people."
?He seemed happy when I spoke to him. What kind of look??
"Somewhat wistful. I know, I can read people and I know those two are two
of the most in love people I have ever seen. I don't know Alex that well
but Erin? that girl has just blossomed. Maybe it's him or maybe it's being
back on earth.. who knows."
Ailynn smiled, ?being home changes us all a little, prophets, even I?ve
taken to an afternoon nap of late.? She chuckled. ?But you?re right, those
two??
"Were made for each other. I can see it in the glances they both give each
other when the other isn't looking. That moment of ? you know the look. I
see you give it some mornings when I'm sat at the dresser and don't deny
it."
?I have no idea what you mean.? Ailynn blushed. ?Okay?yes I know the look.?
she smiled. ?I?m so happy for her, she deserves so much happiness.?
"Poor kid has been through it. And he seems like a good man. Stable, not
overly mad and able to deal with the good and the bad."
?He?s a pleasant chap, surprisingly gentle. He?s right for her, strong, but
supporting and caring.? She heard footsteps coming down the gravel path at
the side of the house. ?They?re here.?
Looking around the corner, Erin raised her hand and waved. The other hand
gently entwined in Alex's. Smiling at him, "This place is just amazing.
They must be so happy here. Big space for the girls when they get older. "
?You?re not wrong, place is gorgeous. I saw the pictures they sent you but
the reality is amazing.? Alex smiled, ?Ailynn?Caity.? he found himself
being pulled into a hug from each of them. Ailynn, he remembered was a
hugger, and her height always surprised him, even knowing her as he did.
Erin pulled Ailynn into a one hug and whispered, "When we get chance, can
we talk?"
?Caity,? he kissed her cheek. ?We were just saying how beautiful this place
is. You?ve even managed to get her to sit down I see. The hell did you
manage that??
Caity, glancing over at the two best friends, looked back at Alex and
smiled, "perhaps that is a discussion best had elsewhere. You cook I
believe. Erin has said how exquisite your food is. Come help me in the
kitchen and I'll tell you my secrets." She laughed and winked.
?You show me yours and I?ll show you mine.? He said playfully, letting go
of Erin?s hand. ?I?m still after finding out your secret marinade for your
steak sandwiches.?
As they walked into the main house, Erin watched Alex leave for a moment
and then sat next to her friend, "How's married life?"
Ailynn blushed fully, and squealed quietly. ?Erin, I?m so happy. I?m so
lucky to have her, she?s my absolute rock, and she?s amazing with the
girls. I think Sara actually prefers her.? She laughed. ?We argue, of
course, but she argues in French and I argue in Italian, so we actually
don?t understand each other.? She poured Erin a drink that she knew was one
of her favourites. ?And you???
"I'm good. We're good.. I'm teaching at the academy. Get some lab time in
too. It's? after everything, it's a welcome change of pace. Safe, no
Empress to kill me and no mad cardassians?" Taking a sip of the drink
Ailynn had poured, she continued,
"Alex, I think, loves the fact I'm staying here now. Not going off and
leaving. It's strange because we spend most of our time together. Even
talked about getting a cat."
Ailynn raised an eyebrow. ?Get you?serious and all.?
Erin chuckled, "It's a cat, not a wedding ring?" stopping, she sighed and
took a long sip of her drink.
?I know. Just teasing. You look disgracefully content though. Not sure I?ve
seen you smile so much for a while.?
"I know. He makes me happy. I just? " Erin glanced back at the door into
the house, then turned back to her friend, "He had this look on his face,
at your wedding.
If I didn?t know better, I'd say he looked almost sad?"
Ailynn inhaled slightly, ?Let me show you the orchards, come.? She stood up
and slipped her feet back into the sandals that she had kicked off.
Smoothing her skirt down as she stood, she gestured toward the stone steps
that led down from the deck.
Erin stood and followed her friend, her mind wandering a little as they
walked.
As they reached the trees, Ailynn looked at the apples, swelling in the
August sunshine. ?So you?re the second person to say that to me in as many
minutes. Tee said it just before you arrived.?
"She said sad?"
?No no, not sad. Wistful I believe the word was.?
Erin drew a deep breath and sighed, "You don?t think that he's ? changed
his mind about us, do you?"
Back up at the house, Alex followed Caity through the house. He knew that
they hadn?t been in long, but the place was tastefully and comfortably
furnished. All Caity?s work, he knew. Ailynn had her strengths, but there
would still be boxes everywhere and mismatched cushions if had been her
doing. ?Place is gorgeous Cait.? he said as they stepped through to the
kitchen, which itself was stunning, large, with lots of room for food prep.
He knew that both women adored cooking. ?This is streets ahead of the
kitchen I had in my first cooks job.?
"We spend a lot of time in here once the girls are asleep. I'm
rediscovering a passion for baking. Cakes, for any and all occasions. " She
said, glancing at him with a glint in her eye. She knew there was something
on his mind, the task now was just getting him to say it.
Alex smiled. "Mum was the same, 'the kitchen was the soul of a house' she'd
say. Four children she always had something in the oven." He stopped. "That
sounded bad."
"Not at all. Can I get you something to drink?"
"Whatever you're having. Thanks." He gestured to Caity?s glass.
Caity poured him a glass of Bracken reserve and handed it to him.
"Thanks." He took a sip. "Did you do your wedding cake?" He recalled the
gorgeous tiers that had been presented at their wedding.
"I did. Not something I do all the time but for special friends I could be
persuaded. " She winked.
Alex smiled. "Erin said you did the proposing? Mind if I ask?"
"Already married Sir and kind of not my type." She replied with a laugh.
"But sure, ask away."
With a gentle chuckle he spoke. "How did you pick the moment?"
"I just knew. Had the ring for a while. Carried it with me. Then just one
night, I knew. Set a blanket out small fire to keep us warm and just told
her how much she meant to me."
"Makes it sound easy."
"You know, after the meal, I can pull Ailynn aside. There's a walk down
towards the cliff tops that is stunning in the early evening light. You
might even show her what's in that box in your jacket pocket. " caity
stated, master of factly as she began to take Some vegetables out of their
refrigerator.
He looked up at her, but pulled out the box. "That obvious?" He opened it
to show Caity.
"Trained eye. Bar Managers can spot things. " as she looked at the ring
inside, she gasped, "Alex, that is stunning."
He sighed, his heart full. "What if she?you know?says no?"
Caity patted the stool next to her as she began to speak, "Alex, I've known
Erin a long while now. The kid has been through stuff. Some you know and
some on duty stuff that I am probably not supposed to know about but I do.
She has never been as happy, content and honestly satisfied with life as
she has been these last few months. That's down to you."
"Really?" He knew he was being hard on himself, but once you heard
something a few times you believed it. "She completes me, I'm utterly
besotted by her. The thought that it's reciprocated is strange somehow."
"She loves you. Heart, soul and body from the reports?" Caity winked slyly
as she continued, "She won't say no."
He shouldn't be surprised by Caity?s cheeky comment, he knew that Erin
shared a lot with Ailynn. He took the box back and slipped it back into his
pocket. "Cliff top walk it is then." He smiled. "I know it seems soon, but
she's the one, I love her mind, soul?and body." He winked back.
"When you know, you know. It may be soon for some but I have never seen two
people so happy as you two."
"When did you know? That Ailynn was the one I mean." He gestured to the
vegetables. "Want a hand with the prep?"
Caity nodded and handed him a knife, "There wasn't one moment. It was
gradual. I mean she's hot and I knew that straight away but when I knew she
was the one for me? When I saw her save Greta during one of the previous
missions. She knew I was there and had seen what had happened but she was
all business and just did what she needed to do."
"Yeah I get that, she's crazy focused when she needs to be."
"So, what about you? When did you know? you know that Erin was the one for
you?"
He sighed. "Well, the first thing was?"
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EXETERRPG: (2 - 2000) CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez
From: jaclynsmithwriting at gmail.com (Jaclyn Smith)
Date: Tue, 3 Jan 2023 12:12:15 +0000
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 2
Stardate: 2446.06.12
(Earth - Bracken Cider Farm - CO Cpt Ailynn Bracken, Bar Manager Caity
Bracken, Cpt Alex Jones and Lt(sg) Erin Cortez - 2000)
Ailynn sighed contentedly as she finished desert. "Guys that was, mmm
amazing." She turned as she heard a pair of cries on the monitor. "At least
I finished a meal this time. Seems I'm needed. Excuse me. I'll come back
after feeds and changes and we can have snuggles."
Caity giggled, "Snuggles all round. Maybe you two could take a stroll
whilst we settle the terrible twosome?" Caity replied, with a slight
knowing look at Alex.
"That's not a bad idea. Fancy a stroll babe?" He said nervously to Erin.
"Caity was saying the cliff path is beautiful this time of the evening."
Erin nodded, "Sounds like a good idea. I need to walk to work off the
meal." She stood and held out her hand to Alex, looking back at Caity,
"Take your time. We can occupy ourselves for a while."
"Oh I am sure the walk will do you the world of good." Caity replied as she
picked up the plates and headed into the kitchen.
Turning back to Alex, Erin smiled softly, "Lead the way, kind sir."
Alex picked up his jacket, and after slipping it on held out his hand and
walked out the back door, following the instructions that Caity had given
him.
"Can't believe how domesticated those two are, it's so lovely to see them
so deliriously happy. Its down this way." He held her small, warm hand in
his and then released it and slipped his arm around her waist.
Leaning into him, Erin smiled gently. The walk, just being in each others
company was somehow calming to her. Like all the troubles in her life just
melted away when he was close by. "They are so happy. Makes me wonder if
Ailynn will ever go back to the starship life."
The path ran across the side of the orchard, and turned to face the ocean,
the evening sun hung in the air, beginning to set casting its orange light
across the cliffs. Its reflection dappling off the expanse in front of
them.
A small gasp escaped her lips as she saw the view. "This is stunning. "
"Oh my, she wasn't wrong." He turned to Erin, her Hispanic complexion
bathed in the evening light. "Beautiful. He said to her.
Blushing slightly, Erin leant her head on his shoulder and sighed happily,
"You're not too bad yourself. "
"Flatterer." He said with a gentle smile, enjoying her close company.
"Alex, tell me something. You're happy right?"
"Incredibly. Why do you ask?"
"It's just? at the wedding, you seemed? what's the word? contemplative."
"Those things always make me reflective. This is the first one I've ever
been to with someone though. It brought things up in my mind."
"I just? I've never felt about someone, the way I feel about you and I
just? worry that you are going to wise up to the fact that I'm.. broken and
you won't?."
He kissed her gently, ending her sentence. "You are not broken. You've had
some issues, that your have or are getting past. You're stronger than I've
ever known you, and?"
He looked out to sea, seeing a small boat coast across the water. A dolphin
breaking in front of the bow.
"Look at that?" he pointed.
Erin turned her gaze and smiled at the sight of the dolphin. The
contentment in her heart was swelling. Just being here with someone who
finally got who she was was uplifting.
Taking a step back He knew this was the moment. He reached into his jacket
and lowered himself onto one knee, the box open displaying its contents for
Erin to see when she turned round.
Turning back, she saw him drop to one knee. At first, her brow furrowed
then, as she finally realised what was going on, she felt her hand go to
her mouth in surprise.
"?I can't imagine my life without you in it. You brighten my darkest
nights, bring meaning to my days, and fill the void in my soul. Erin?I'm
completely I'm love with you."
She knew she was trembling. The words he was speaking hit her like a brick.
Never thinking that she would ever get a moment as perfect as this, her
mouth opened slightly, wanting to talk but not finding the right words.
"Marry me?"
"I?. " She stuttered. Kneeling in front of him, a tear of utter happiness
dropped onto her cheek as she nodded.
He removed the ring from the box, and reached out to her hand. His hands
shook and the pit of his stomach sank as she paused for her answering words.
"Yes, a thousand times yes." She said softly, her hand stretching out
slightly, trembling as the ring, a beautiful gold and diamond ring, slipped
onto her ring finger.
?You will?? He shouldn?t have been surprised, Caity had reassured him that
she?d accept, but still hearing the words he?d never expected to hear was a
surprise.
Taking his face in her hands she leant forward and kissed him gently, "No
joke?"
?I've never been more serious." He sat on the grass next to the path,
Erin's face illuminated by the sun. "I've never wanted anything more."
She smiled widely, "Alex? you? I have no words. Well I stand by the one
word I said. Yes."
Alex's heart raced as he saw her beaming smile. Unable to form words, a
tear of happiness escaped his eyes.
Gently wiping the tear, she kissed his lips softly and leant her head on
his shoulders, "This is just perfect."
(Back at the house)
As the house grew quiet, Caity knew it was just a matter of time before
Ailynn returned. Having poured her a glass of red and left it on the table,
she carried on with the washing up, her eyes keeping watching on the end of
the garden and the gate she knew either both Erin and Alex would return
through or just one of them.
Ailynn stepped down the last few stairs, and placed the carrycot down, and
stepped behind Caity, placing a kiss at the nape of her neck, and patting
her bottom as she passed her wife.
Shaking her head with a wry smile, "You thinking about helping?"
?Wasn?t trying to help.? She said whimsically, but picked up a small towel
and dried up the last few dishes while Caity wiped the surfaces down.
?Where?s..??
"Out for a walk?.." she replied and gazed back at the gate. Spotting
figures in the gently receding evening light, Caity put down the rest of
the washing up and said, "Oh? I think they're back."
She caught Caity?s withering look ?OOOoooh! Look normal!? Picking up the
younger twin, she sat back in her favourite chair. ?Oh hush, little miss.
Sometimes you have to be held by me. Sorry kiddo.?
"Not right now, my love. Maybe later. " Caity replied with a cheeky smile.
?I was actually talking to Sara, but it?s good to know.? Ailynn winked
playfully.
Alex led Erin, back along the orchard path, deliriously happy, looking at
her every few seconds. His arm close about her waist. Stopping at the end
of the path, where the orchard met the garden, he opened the gate, and
stopped, pulling Erin into a close embrace and deep kiss. ?Are you ready to
be tackle-hugged?? He gestured with his head toward the farmhouse where he
could see movement through one of the windows.
"Tackle hugged, screaming and tears. That's just the twins." She replied
with a smile and caught sight of the ring on her finger, "I'm?. How did I
get this lucky?"
?I?m not sure having coffee thrown at you counts as lucky, but who knew.?
Alex said walking by her once more, toward the house.
"You do realise that Ailynn is going to have words. She's fiercely
protective."
He nodded. ?It's sweet. If unnerving. I?m glad I?m on her side.? He
chuckled. They reached the door, and stepped back, allowing Erin to go
through first.
Fixing a neutral look on her face, Erin stepped through the doorway and
said, "We're back. The cliff tops are stunning."
Alex looked at Caity, and shared a tiny nod, unseen by both Erin and
Ailynn. ?We?have an announcement.?
Caity smiled softly, not wanting to spoil their moment but her heart
swelled knowing what was coming.
?Oh?? Ailynn tried her hardest to keep a straight face, Erin never could
hold a poker face for long, and she?d seen the flash of gold. ?The
neighbours catch you making mad passionate love on the cliff path?? Ailynn
couldn?t resist it. She picked up her glass and took a sip, then picked up
Sara, putting her over her shoulder and rubbing her back.
"Not quite but they may have seen something?" Erin replied and, glancing at
Alex with a grin, held out her hand to reveal the ring now sat on her
finger.
?Oh Erin?? Ailynn welled up immediately. ?Oh it?s beautiful.? She stood up,
placing Sara back down in the cot briefly before pulling Erin into a tight
hug. ?You look rather happy.? She whispered.
"I am. Never thought I would ever have this." She whispered back, knowing
her friend would understand.
Smiling and pulling away, she hugged Alex. Her eyes smiling deeply, but
there was a suggestion deep down that she knew Alex understood. He looked
at Ailynn and simply nodded, and returned the hug.
Erin watched the two and saw the look. Smiling softly, she took Alex's hand
and smiled lovingly at him, "All he needs to do now is tell my dad? wait?
is that what you two were talking about a few days ago when we had dinner
with them?"
Alex blushed slightly, and smiled. "We talked about a lot, but yes it may
have come up.
Shaking her head, she smiled and kissed his cheek gently, "I'm so happy
right now."
Alex turned to Caity and Ailynn. ?Would you mind terribly if we had some
time??
"Not at all." Caity smiled
Ailynn shook her head too. ?You guys have what you need. What?s ours is
yours. Your room is top of the stairs to the left and keep going, epic
sunrise, trust me."
Erin smiled softly at Ailynn and then rested her head on Alex's shoulder.
Ailynn slipped into Caity?s arms. ?We have two terrors to feed and then
perhaps an evening walk?.? she sighed happily.? Here?she passed over a
bottle of sparkling white wine. ?For a private celebration.?
"Well thankyou, Milady." Erin replied, knowing she had a big smile on her
face and not caring.
?Come on you two." Ailynn said to the twins, picking up Sara and passing
her to Caity, then picking up Alessa. "Let's leave these two with some
privacy." She winked at Erin.
"We'll be heading up soon. Glass of celebration wine and then curl up I
think is in order." Erin replied and winked at Alex.
Alex blushed deeply, he knew there were whole conversations going on
between Ailynn and Erin in the single words that they?d traded, far from
naive, he realised that most of them were frankly suggestive at best and
explicit at worst, but in himself, he didn?t mind. The fact that such jokes
were made around him was an inclusion into an inner circle as such he?d
never been part of. As Ailynn and Caity turned to leave the room, he caught
Caity?s eye, and unseen to anyone else, mouthed a ?thank you? and a wink in
her direction. He then turned to Erin, picking up the bottle and a couple
of glasses. ?Shall we??
(Reply none)
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EXETERRPG: (4, 1735) ens Quinn Johnson
From: twilightrider01 at startrekfreedom.com (twilightrider01 at startrekfreedom.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2023 16:30:50 -0600
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day: 4
Stardate: 2446.06.14
(USS Hades - Sickbay, Main Ward - ACMO Ensign Quinn Johnson- 1735)
"For the record, if you two do managed to get a divorce somehow, I want custody of me. And a Terran dog. I'm thinking a German shepherd." Quinn wasn?t sure if Mac was kidding or not about the dog but she did find her interesting.
Quinn laughed and smile at Mac ?I?m pretty sure you are going to be stuck with me for a while.? She said as she stepped closer to Alex. And walked into the main med bay.
(Reply Mac IYW)
Quinn let the two get settled as she went to check out her hand. She rinsed the blood off and managed to pull the small bits of glass that was stuck in the deep cut. She quickly wrapped it. She needed to make sure it was completely clean before she called it good. She slipped in gloves and grabbed her tricorder.
Quinn walked over to Alex ? I will scan you first that way I can save the best for last.? She has fully planned to kick Alex out and get some one on one time with his kid.
(Reply Dyson)
Alex nodded. "How's your moms take the news ?"
?Fine I guess Quinn said as she opened her tricorder to start her scan. ?When was your last exam?? She asked as she watched the tricorder she was probably standing closer then she needed to him.
(Reply Dyson)
? oh by the way? Quinn said as she reached in her pocket and pulled out the golden ban. ?For you?
She didn?t know why they exchanged rings at all but since he gave her one she figured she should return the jester.?
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EXETERRPG: HADESRPG: (9 - 1009) Counseling Offices, Counselor Dr. (Lt.) Navi Doshi
From: docholladay2021 at gmail.com (Todd Holladay)
Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2023 21:45:14 -0600
Mission: Temporary Respite
Day 9
Stardate: 2446.06.19
(USS Hades - Counseling Offices - Counselor, Dr. (Lt.) Navi Doshi - 1009)
"I think it's safe to say many weren't expecting me. In fact I would
probably go as far as to say one must still consider me dead. Once we're
back from the shake down cruise I'll head to San Francisco and at least
attempt to speak to the Surgeon General, it's strange, it's as if she
doesnt know I exist "
"Do you think there's a reason behind that? Look at it from her
perspective." Navi offered.
"I think the hardest thing is the difference between us both, I'm still 27,
I walked off a PAD and here I am, Aimee lived those years, had that pain of
loss. Ailynn has grown up without me, she's never known a father figure.
The hurt goes beyond me and the impact isnt just in me either." Mil was
pensive for a moment and looked at Doshi. "Time travel isn't fun and it
messes a lot of people up" he finished.
"It's a chronal ripple effect." She tried coming to his perspective. "One
event changes one or two events, followed by five, then seven and so on
down the line."
(Reply Mil)
"It's easy to imagine what could have been if you can look back to one
event, especially if it's painful, or the results are." Navi said. ~Like
spending ten years in a maturation chamber knowing your parents were dead.~
(Reply Mil)
"I mean, at least you know your kid turns out pretty darned good." Navi
offered consolation.
(Reply Mil)
(Posted by Todd)
NRPG: We can do this as a JP if you want to continue that way.
--
Todd Holladay
SGT, IA ANG (Ret)
"There will always be those who mean to do us harm. To stop them, we risk
awakening the same evil within ourselves. Our first instinct is to seek
revenge when those we love are taken from us, but that's not who we are." -
Captain James T. Kirk
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