Live Sim SD: July 29
Posted on Thu Jul 30th, 2020 @ 6:08am by Commodore Devon Cummings & Lieutenant Nikosh mok Targus & Lieutenant Karlie Edwards
Edited on on Thu Jul 30th, 2020 @ 6:08am
2,132 words; about a 11 minute read
Mission: Where are we?
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:04 PM
ATTENTION ON DECK
❙❙ Lt Nikosh mok Targus [CEng]Today at 9:05 PM
::AA::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:05 PM
::attn::
Portman> ::attn::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:08 PM
Good evening everyone.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:09 PM
Evening, Commander.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:12 PM
How is everyone tonight?
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:12 PM
I'm alright, could be better, but alright. I think they died. How are you?
❙❙ Lt Nikosh mok Targus [CEng]Today at 9:13 PM
Worn out.
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 9:13 PM
Alright
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:13 PM
Am just getting a brat to sleep
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:16 PM
Long week for everyone?
[9:16 PM]
Same here for me.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:18 PM
Yeah sorta. But an interesting one.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:19 PM
Anyone up for a free sim tonight?
[9:19 PM]
Next week, I will have a sim in store for us
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:20 PM
I'm good.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:20 PM
Sure
❙❙ Lt Nikosh mok Targus [CEng]Today at 9:20 PM
Sorry guys but I'm actually having trouble focusing on the text on the screen, so I'm going to head to bed.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:21 PM
That's ok Targus
[9:21 PM]
Have a good night
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:23 PM
Night, Targus.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:24 PM
Night Targus sleep well
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 9:25 PM
Sims are hard to get going
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:26 PM
Yes true
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:27 PM
True
[9:27 PM]
But we do our best
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:30 PM
We're waiting on.....?
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:31 PM
Since it is us few, we'll begin our freebie sim lol
[9:31 PM]
BEGIN SIM
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:35 PM
::takes a bite of fruit in her quarters, then sends off a message to her brother. She was going to the messhall after this::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:37 PM
::in the mess hall; setting up a table for himself and the senior staff::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:38 PM
::Shifts a little looking at the Chronometer since all of them on Alpha shift were about to get off. Richter suggested maybe they meet up in the Mess Hall. Once the timer went down, headed to the Mess Hall::
Portman> ::She already was there as well helping Matt to set up::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:39 PM
::smiles at Natalie and nods::
[9:40 PM]
Ok. Now to set up the appetizers, entrees and desserts. Buffet style.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:41 PM
Q> :: drops the apple to the side after a quick response:: hmm ::looks at the time:: I can spare a few moments... ::sits down and sends a reply::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:43 PM
Portman> Yes...that I so slaved over making all day. ::Her voice full of melodrama and sarcasm::(edited)
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:44 PM
::he gets some heating tables for the food and a cooling table for the dessert::
[9:44 PM]
I helped too. Along with dessert.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:45 PM
::Steps in and gave a look around:: Okay I'm early, I guess. ::And no Karlie, at least not yet::
Portman> You actually cooked without burning water? ::Giving a giggle::
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:49 PM
::sends last reply, before heading to the messhall::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:51 PM
::laughs and looks at Natalie::
[9:54 PM]
I made a childhood favorite. Macaroni and cheese. I also gotten a bottle of Moscato I brought before our extravaganza. Only four bottles left.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:55 PM
Portman> I see. I actually didn't make anything, Chef did.
[9:55 PM]
::Moves over to the two of them,:: Anything I can help with?
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 9:56 PM
:: Gaavr was listening to any broadcast on the subspace bands ::
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 9:57 PM
::slips in to the messhall quietly with the apple... Wishing for a buzz drink::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 9:58 PM
(Gaavr, you should join everyone in the mess hall. The senior staff shifts are over )
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 9:59 PM
::Just about feels Karlie coming in and turns around to look to her and smile::
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 9:59 PM
(oh)
[10:01 PM]
:: in the mess hall ::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:02 PM
Gaavr. Good for you to join us.
[10:02 PM]
Hope you build up your appetite
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:02 PM
Not really. I've been unable to rest well for days
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:03 PM
Portman> ::Gives Gaavr a little wave::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:04 PM
Everything ok?
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:04 PM
Communications takes a lot out of someone... constant vigilence
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:06 PM
::hugs Valarig::
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:07 PM
But... I wonder if I have heard something in those various subspace bands.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:08 PM
::Returns it an gives Karlie a quick peck to the lips:: How are you feeling?
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:09 PM
I'm well. You?
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:10 PM
I'm fine. Sorry we've been busy. I wanted to spend a little more time on that thing, as well as time with you.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:10 PM
Hmmm
[10:11 PM]
Well for now, I want you to relax.
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:11 PM
:: thinks he hears something ::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:11 PM
Have something to eat and drink
[10:12 PM]
Then, I want you to look over those subspace bands and let me or the Captain know what you find.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:12 PM
Portman> ::pokes Matt's side:: Didn't you just say relax, not say that then go straight to go back to work.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:13 PM
::nods:: brother wanted me to update him on what was going on here. I think he's a little bored. They haven't found our parents still... I have no doubt on that either as it is big space.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:14 PM
We'll get them found. I still have some arms reaching out there also. I'm sorry its taking longer, they really don't want to be found. I wish that I told you earlier wasn't that well of a lead.
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:15 PM
:: drinks ::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:16 PM
Not go straight back to work after the get together.
[10:16 PM]
::makes his plate::
[10:17 PM]
Just saying once he relaxes and rests and has to return to duty, to check out those bands.
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:19 PM
:: eats ::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:21 PM
Portman> Uh huh...::gives this teasing look, then looks at the options::
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:22 PM
Things happen... :: Shrugged:: I don't expect anything less either ....(edited)
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:23 PM
::laughs and pours himself a glass of Moscato::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:24 PM
Well lets go be sociable and worry about it later for once. You're going to give yourself ulcers.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:25 PM
::giggles:: I wish strong drinks were allowed... I could go for one
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:26 PM
::points over at the alcohol:: And remember...I bring Romulan Ale all the time. Though I didn't think to this time.
❙ Ens Gaavr or MCPO CalderToday at 10:28 PM
( time for bed)
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:28 PM
You're in luck Richter.
[10:28 PM]
(goodnight Gaavr. Thank you for being here)
[10:29 PM]
I brought a bottle of a favorite of mine. You may like it.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:30 PM
[Nights Gaavr, sleep well]
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:31 PM
(night Gaavr)
[10:32 PM]
::grabs what's available:::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:32 PM
I'm not particularly the one wanting it, but I will certainly try it.
Portman> Its pretty good. I like the Mandarin Orange. ::said through her stuffing her face::(edited)
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:33 PM
Ooooh. Your lady friend wants it huh. ::laughs and pours the two a glass of Moscato::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:35 PM
Mmhmm. ::Takes both glasses and holds one out to Karlie::
[10:36 PM]
What flavor is this?
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:36 PM
::takes it to drink::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:40 PM
[uh oh..]
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:42 PM
(uh oh indeed)
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:43 PM
Portman> That one is...::takes a look:: Honey Suckle.
::Tries a couple of sips:: Interesting.(edited)
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:44 PM
::takes a sip:: not bad
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:45 PM
That one is regular
[10:45 PM]
Though there are many flavored Moscatos back home.
[10:46 PM]
Glad you guys like it
[10:46 PM]
:: sips his wine ::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:47 PM
Portman> Well now I know what to get you fir your Birthday.
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 10:49 PM
::grabs some more food:: this all looks good!
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:50 PM
::smiles at Natalie::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:51 PM
Indeed, it does. ::nodding:: Thank you, Commander. What was the occasion?
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 10:53 PM
::he stirred around the wine in his glass and looked at everyone::
[10:54 PM]
Well, I figured today we had a proper meal together.
[10:57 PM]
Also... it marks my first year here on the Ares.
[10:57 PM]
And I wanted to celebrate it together.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 10:59 PM
You should have mentioned it, we could have set it up and done a Roast of Matthew Edwards.
Portman> He wouldn't let me set that up.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:01 PM
If I get promoted to Captain, then... you can surprise me with a Roast. ::laughs::(edited)
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:03 PM
Portman> Uh huh, then, eh.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:04 PM
::eats some of his Mac and cheese::
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 11:04 PM
::chuckles::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:05 PM
It won't be a surprise now.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:06 PM
It can be
[11:07 PM]
Cause I don't know when I am gonna get promoted. You guys might have a get together and plan the Roast.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:08 PM
I'll just use some contacts to know ahead of time. That way you won't even know, we'll just start the Roast. ::smirks a little bit::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:09 PM
::laughs and shakes his head and nods::
[11:09 PM]
There you go
[11:10 PM]
Plus, as busy as I get, I will forget and be surprised.
[11:10 PM]
::holds his glass up to everyone::
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:11 PM
Portman> That's terrible. I like it. ::holds her glass up, as does Richter::
❙❙ Lt Karlie WatersToday at 11:12 PM
:: holds her glass up::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:13 PM
Cheers everyone.
[11:13 PM]
Here's to another year together.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:14 PM
Indeed, to another year.
Portman> Here here.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:15 PM
::he clinks his glass with everyone elses::
[11:18 PM]
PAUSE SIM
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:20 PM
::paws::
Portman> ::paws::
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:21 PM
Thank you for those that came tonight.
[11:21 PM]
Hopefully next week we'll have more people here and I hope to have a brief for us.
[11:22 PM]
Anything to add before dismissal?
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:23 PM
::shakes head:: Not that I can think of other than prayers to the Captain to get better, everyone do what we know we should be doing to keep safe.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:23 PM
Indeed
[11:23 PM]
Stay safe and stay healthy.
[11:23 PM]
Have a good week and see you all next week.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:23 PM
Oh!
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:24 PM
Oh?
[11:25 PM]
Anything else to add?
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:26 PM
Lets not forget, we do have a website that logs can be started on, and doesn't have to be both people(or multiple people) actively on at the same time to reply to it.
[11:26 PM]
Like if I start one tonight, whomever involved can reply to it tomorrow, and back and forth.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:26 PM
Ah
[11:27 PM]
Neat
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:27 PM
I was suppose to do a 'class' and we didn't get to it.
[11:27 PM]
The site link is pinned in #general
[11:28 PM]
Maybe we can do that 'class' sometime before next week. That's it.
[11:28 PM]
Oh and people need to sign up or you won't get the logs in your email.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:28 PM
Sounds good
[11:29 PM]
We should all look into that.
❙❙ Lt Valarig - <<<● CPO PortmanToday at 11:29 PM
I can go over that in class.
[11:29 PM]
I've already got both of mine on there.
[11:30 PM]
Karlie, Targus, Cap'n. We're missing everyone else.
❙❙❙ Commander Matthew EdwardsToday at 11:31 PM
Ok.
[11:32 PM]
Well, have a good night. See you all next week.
[11:32 PM]
DISMISSED
[11:32 PM]
I'll have to go check the site out.
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