ILLUMINARRPG: (1, 1200) 2/O&COps CMDR Dieter Gregory and Dr. Agnes Vanderstein

[Dieter Gregory]

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Mission:  Prelude

Day: 1

Stardate:  2446.03.23


(USS Illuminar - Deck 4 - Officers Lounge - CMDR Dieter Gregory - 1200)


Gregory walked slowly from his office to the Officers Lounge.  His leg 
still bothered him, so he leaned heavily on his cane.  He really needed 
to make something special as a cane, but didn’t have the time.  He still 
tired easily, but the doctors said it would get better.  Hence their 
light duty requirements.


Walking into the Lounge, he was greeted by the friendly smile of Reolra 
Dosar, the bartender and a friend with benefits.  Not that he had any 
benefits recently, especially since Dr. Kyllee made his flippant remark.


He limped to his favorite table and Reolra approached with a mug and tea 
pot.  “Special just for you Dieter,” she said as she poured the warm 
liquid into the mug. “Not replicated either, leaves from Earth.”

Gregory took a sip of the hot liquid, cooling it by drawing air into his 
mouth.  “Very good,” he said.


“Careful, it’s hot,” Reolra said.


“Thanks for the warning.  Something light Reolra.  Perhaps some soup and 
crusty bread, with butter please.”


She nodded, “I’ve got just the thing for you.  Perk you right up.”


She headed off to the back while Gregory sat there, sipping his tea and 
people watching.


Aggie scored privileges to the Officers club.  She entered.  This was 
her first time there.  Looking around not knowing anyone one until her 
eyes was drawn to someone.  "Who are you holding that extra seat for?"  
Aggie was being a bit coy.  Aggie knew the man but not from the ship but 
from where she came from.  The man here was younger verson of the man 
she once met.


  “Doctor Agnes, what a pleasant surprise,” Gregory smiled as he 
struggled to get up, “You are most welcome to join me.  I had just 
ordered lunch, so Reolra will be back in a moment.”


Sitting back down, he took a sip of tea.  “Has sickbay been quiet since 
I left?”


“It has definitely been less enjoyable.”  Aggie admitted.  “How are you 
doing?  Running circles around everyone young ensign trying to find 
where I hid your pants?”  Aggie chuckled a bit.  “Whatcha Drinking?”


Gregory chuckled, “Tea,” he replied, “I am on duty, even if it is light 
duty, so just staying hydrated and caffeinated.  As for young ensigns, 
no chasing yet.  Too busy catching up on reports and dealing with my 
department.  This is a nice easy cruise, so I can stand watch without 
taxing myself too much.”


“How about you Dr. Agnes, finding things to your liking on the 
Illuminar?” he asked.

“Oh it is alright.  First time off Earth so it really is AMAZING.  I 
never could imagine all the different cultures there are.  And I have 
traveled many places on Earth.”  Aggie was still a little star struck.  
“It is funny, that I just came aboard.  Traveled to meet the ship, just 
to turn around and go back to Earth.”


“Star fleet works in mysterious ways,” Gregory said, “And I am still 
trying to figure it all out.”


Reolra came back to the table, carrying a tray with a bowl of soup, a 
small loaf of crusty bread and butter.  She started putting the food in 
front of Gregory.  “It is a cross between Andorian cabbage soup and 
Plomeek soup.  I know it sounds strange, but it is delicious, and 
guaranteed to get your libido supercharged” she said with a wink.


Turning to Agnes, “Hello, I am Reolra.  Can I get you anything to eat or 
drink?” she asked


“Well,” Aggie start. “Nice to meet you.  I  am Aggie.  By any chance, 
can I get a cup of tomato soup with a grilled cheese. Oh and some french 
fries.   And some of that tea that Mr. Greggory has.  I appreciate.  
Thank you.”  Aggie smiled at the waittress.


“A classic old Earth comfort food, if I recall my history correctly,” 
Reolra said.   “I’ll go get that in for you.”


“Thanks.  A taste of home.”  Aggie commented.


She chuckled, “Don’t get this one started.  He is expanding his pallet.  
Used to be a ploughman’s lunch every day.”


Gregory looked wounded, “A bit of home is always good, and well, you do 
make amazing meat pies, just don’t have the appetite I used to.”


Reolra brushed his cheek, “It’ll come back,” she said before turning to 
Agnes, “Let me get that in for you.”


The woman walked away, leaving Agnes and Gregory alone again.  “So, Dr. 
Agnes, tell me about yourself?  I like to get to know the crew both from 
a command perspective and an operations perspective.”


“Oh me.  Would you believe that this is the first time I ever left 
earth.  I am use to remove environments on Earth.  A Doctor for 
Exclusively rich people on the planet.  Then one day there was a man.”  
Aggie stopped there.


“I’m sorry,” he said as Reolra stopped by to deliver Agnes’ order.


“Enjoy,” she said as she moved off to another table.


“Have doctors bag, will travel.  Sounds exciting.  What was your 
favorite place you visited?” he asked, trying to change the subject.


“I spent a summer in an exclusive community in the Bahamas.  It was 
amazing.  I was able to swim with the dolphins.  And well, I worked a 
young doctor that believe in the sanctity of the sunset dinner.”


“Hmmm. Sunset dinner.  Have to try that sometime,” Gregory said.  “I’ve 
never been to the Bahamas, so maybe when we hit Earth, I might go visit.”


  “You should, though it has been many summers since I was there, I am 
sure it has changed a bit,”  Agness looked over at at Dieter.  She 
pictured that summer. Looking over at the man that could not get enough 
of holding her hand, kissing her.  They oftened picniced on the beach 
her back against his chest as they ate fresh fruit, various shellfish, 
and anything that that floated their boat.  “I am surprised that you had 
not been there.  Perhaps some of your kin.  Tell me more about you.”


“My story is kind of boring,” he began.  “I was born in the south of 
England.  Found out I had a knack for technology and the outdoors.  I 
am, well not at the moment, a runner. I am also a free climber.  I went 
to MIT earning a degree in Quantum Mechanics.  Spent some time at the 
Daystrom institute.  After college began working with some commercial 
firms.  That was not challenging, so I entered Star Fleet where the big 
boys play and here I am,” he concluded as he took a sip of tea.


“Listen, I owe you a dance.  What do you say when we are at Earth, we 
head to the Bahama’s and find a place to dance.  You can show me why 
sunset dinners should be sacrosanct,” Gregory said.


“I suppose if you are up to that, I say it’s a date.”  Aggie was curious 
if the little hidden resort she stayed out was still there.  “I suppose 
I won’t have to steal your pants this time to keep you from running off.”


  “I hear the dress is a bit more casual than on a starship,” he said, 
“I might need a new wardrobe.  “Since I don’t know where to go, have any 
recommendations?  We can book right now, or do we sleep on the beach?”


“We could do both.  There was a resort I was quite fond of.  It was the 
Ocean club, but any resort can be nice as long as it is on the beach.”  
Aggie thought about the last time she was there.  She met a man that was 
staying in the resort.  He changed her life.  She was call to his room 
after he had fallen.  She ended up stitching up a gash on the back of 
his head.  From there, they ended up spending two months together when 
she was not running around treating every vacation aches and pains.  
“Everything you need you can get there.  I am sure there are islander 
shops near by, but replicating some Bermuda shorts and some Hawaiian 
shirts would be a good start.”


“Indeed, that is a good idea. I’ll get on that when I get back to my 
quarters.   How is the food?” he asked


Aggie looked down and noticed she had not eaten a bit.  “Ummm  Well 
maybe I should try.”  Aggie picked up her spoon and tried the now cold 
soup.  “I bet it was probably better when it was hot.  My mistake.”


“Would you like me to have it warmed up?” he asked.


“No.”  Aggie too a bite of the sandwich, “I think it is getting pretty 
warm here already.”


“Indeed,” Gregory said as he pushed his empty bowl to the side.  “So we 
will make arrangements to stay at this Oceans Club.  Maybe a suite.”


Changing topics for a minute, “What will it take to get me off of light 
duty?  Perhaps you could give me a check up?”


“Well, My Dear Mr. Gregory, that would not be ethical of me to treat 
you, in more ways than one.  But if being taking off Light duty is the 
way you want me to treat you, then I guess, you will never find out the 
other way.  Besides Light Duty does not mean Light play.”


“Well when we finish here, perhaps you can help me to my quarters.  I do 
get tired in the afternoon, and have not been sleeping well.  Do you 
have a suggestion for that?” he replied.


“Sure thing, sweet cheek.  But maybe a little less caffeine would help 
with that sleep.”  Aggie suggested.  “I am ready when you are.”



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