09-21-2023, 09:05 PM
Daniel listened to Beno confirm it was indeed a part of Canada that she had set this scene in.
"I came here every year for a few days and nights because I loved the simplicity of it all, and I am sure this is exactly what we all need." she finished, Brooks looked at her carefully, he could tell that even Beno level of fun hadn't change much over the years. The rumors of what her and Pond use to get upto... well some might be true.
Dan replied, "I think it would be rude not to enjoy a hot chocolate in the very least along maybe with the maple syrup..." he trailed off looking in the direction of the stalls before back at Beno, "Take this from me Velaul, however command shapes you later on. Don't ever give up on the fun element in shore leave."
Turning to Luna he said, "Shall we go and get a sample or two?" before turning to Beno, "I expect to see you flying down that slide even if Aurora here can't." giving the sister Pond a wink.
Luna again took Dan's arm "I hope you don't mind" she said gently. Dan gave her a sideways look as they moved off towards the stalls to get hold of some really good smelling hot chocolate. As they distance from the rest of the group Luna asked a question that took him completely off guard.
"So Dan tell me... We have never got to the bottom of this in all the years I have know you.... How can someone like you still be single... Never thought of finding a Mrs Brooks on all your many adventures?"
Daniel didn't say anything for a minute or two, the silence between them was deafening as they got to the stall,
"Two hot chocolates with syrup please." he ordered, the man behind the stall went to work and they two of them watched as they were made. Brooks turned around a spied an area that was a little bit quieter than the other part and once they got their drinks they headed in that direction.
Taking a sip of his hot chocolate Dan said, "That's soo good. I don't usually like replicated stuff.. will have to go to Canada sometime and try the real stuff."
Daniel was really working himself up to answer Luna's very direct question, it wasn't one he was expecting from her. If anyone would of asked it might have been Anderson.
"In answer to your question Luna. There been a couple of instances in my life where there could have been a Ms Brooks. One of those ended up being sent on a mission for Command and never came back. You aren't the only one who has had shall we say difficult relationships with other officers......" he trailed off taking a sip of his drink before adding,
"Having had these relationships, I have decided in my time it is better off to have just the odd random fling and not get too attached. See, it only breaks you when something happens. Within my career I have seen a lot of that.. and being in StarFleet kind of makes you set aside from normal relationships. Life is never easy at the best of times, decisions have to be made that could cost the lives of good friends let alone a partner... so it isn't through the lack of not looking, just got too close and ended up hurt to many times. I decided it was just better off for me being as I am and adding to that I am not the worlds best at getting the hint anyone is actually flirting with me... I just think they are being nice."
Taking another sip of his hot chocolate.
"See Ms Pond.. sometimes an easy question can be something that leads to a very difficult answer."
==Tag Pond==
"I came here every year for a few days and nights because I loved the simplicity of it all, and I am sure this is exactly what we all need." she finished, Brooks looked at her carefully, he could tell that even Beno level of fun hadn't change much over the years. The rumors of what her and Pond use to get upto... well some might be true.
Dan replied, "I think it would be rude not to enjoy a hot chocolate in the very least along maybe with the maple syrup..." he trailed off looking in the direction of the stalls before back at Beno, "Take this from me Velaul, however command shapes you later on. Don't ever give up on the fun element in shore leave."
Turning to Luna he said, "Shall we go and get a sample or two?" before turning to Beno, "I expect to see you flying down that slide even if Aurora here can't." giving the sister Pond a wink.
Luna again took Dan's arm "I hope you don't mind" she said gently. Dan gave her a sideways look as they moved off towards the stalls to get hold of some really good smelling hot chocolate. As they distance from the rest of the group Luna asked a question that took him completely off guard.
"So Dan tell me... We have never got to the bottom of this in all the years I have know you.... How can someone like you still be single... Never thought of finding a Mrs Brooks on all your many adventures?"
Daniel didn't say anything for a minute or two, the silence between them was deafening as they got to the stall,
"Two hot chocolates with syrup please." he ordered, the man behind the stall went to work and they two of them watched as they were made. Brooks turned around a spied an area that was a little bit quieter than the other part and once they got their drinks they headed in that direction.
Taking a sip of his hot chocolate Dan said, "That's soo good. I don't usually like replicated stuff.. will have to go to Canada sometime and try the real stuff."
Daniel was really working himself up to answer Luna's very direct question, it wasn't one he was expecting from her. If anyone would of asked it might have been Anderson.
"In answer to your question Luna. There been a couple of instances in my life where there could have been a Ms Brooks. One of those ended up being sent on a mission for Command and never came back. You aren't the only one who has had shall we say difficult relationships with other officers......" he trailed off taking a sip of his drink before adding,
"Having had these relationships, I have decided in my time it is better off to have just the odd random fling and not get too attached. See, it only breaks you when something happens. Within my career I have seen a lot of that.. and being in StarFleet kind of makes you set aside from normal relationships. Life is never easy at the best of times, decisions have to be made that could cost the lives of good friends let alone a partner... so it isn't through the lack of not looking, just got too close and ended up hurt to many times. I decided it was just better off for me being as I am and adding to that I am not the worlds best at getting the hint anyone is actually flirting with me... I just think they are being nice."
Taking another sip of his hot chocolate.
"See Ms Pond.. sometimes an easy question can be something that leads to a very difficult answer."
==Tag Pond==