==Commander Michael Denton Chief of Security( Retired), Temp NRC ==
Mike was sitting there enjoying his drink. He was happy that Jez was safe and had an extensive support network, especially K’Vada, Cindy, Andrea, and Commander Talion; they generally seemed to care deeply for her. It’s not that Jez couldn’t take care of herself; he taught her better than that.
Mike was caught off guard when the voice of the artificial construct, artificial life form, the hologram, resonated from his combadge. He looked up, and there she was, like a phantom appearing out of a mist.
[Mike, this is Cindy. I know this is an awkward moment, but do you mind if I talk to you for just a second?]
Mike wasn’t really sure if he understood what Cindy was, not that it mattered; it’s just that Mike liked to understand things in the broadest general term.
“Mike looked around to make sure their conversation wouldn't be interrupted, but before Mike could respond, Cindy began to speak, "Mike, I was sent to simply tell you that Jez is sorry for what she said. She's too embarrassed to even say it right now, but she feels bad about it and wants you to come back and talk about it with her over dinner. Andrea will be there as well." Cindy turned to K'Vada, "Come to think of it, she could use a friend about now as well. I wasn't sent to extend an invitation, but there's nothing saying that a good friend who knew what was going on couldn't show up at the door. She likes you and trusts you. You two have history together and a bit in common."
Mike let out a small sigh and rolled his eyes slightly. He had momentarily forgotten about what had happened earlier in Jez’s quarters, but the slight throbbing of his cheek reminded him, Thankfully his beard absorbed most of the slap. He smiled when Cindy mentioned that he and Jez had history and a bit in common; he could deny that. Jez was like a daughter to him.
==Lieutenant K'vada, Klingon/ Vulcan, Temp Science NRC ==
K’Vada sat there and smiled when Cindy said to K'Vada, "Please forgive the intrusion, but I'll only be a moment." K’Vada just smiled.
K’Vada could tell Mike was a bit hesitant. She placed a hand on his arm as if to say, “It will be alright, Mike." K’Vada never understood Humans; they hide their true feelings, instead of just being honest with each other and saying what’s on their minds, especially Human males.
“Mike, Cindy is right, Jez needs you, her baby needs you. The baby is going to need its vavnI {grandfather.)” Said K’Vada.
Mike shook his head in frustration, “I know what that means,” Snapped Mike.
Is the Galaxy Hell Bent on reminding me that I’m not twenty-five years old anymore?
K'Vada, despite the fact that she was gin'tak(Trusted Advisor) to the house of Mala she, felt it was best if the direct family settled this issue alone.
“Umh,, I’m …I'm honored to be invited to dinner, but I’m running an important experiment for Commander Talion and you know how demanding he can be.” Stated K’Vada. She knew what she just said was a lie, but in her heart of hearts she felt that the family needed to sit down and talk and not act like a bunch of p'takh’s
==Commander Michael Denton Chief of Security( Retired), Temp NRC ==
“Dinner, you say, what are we waiting for? Let's eat.” Said Mike.
Mike couldn’t argue with Cindy’s logic. Mike finally began to point a finger at Cindy and started, "Cindy..."
Cindy clearly had anticipated his words, turned to him, and said, "Hologram projected by a small drone in stealth mode."
Mike knew drones, even in stealth mode, often left visible signs, distortions in the air of the environment, but not in this case; absent was the sound of the engines, the humming of small engines keeping the drone aloft. Clearly, Cindy was advanced beyond anything that was in common use in Star Fleet. “Fascinating, truly fascinating,” said Mike, his voice filled with amazement.
DOT-7, no.. no..DOT-23? Could it be a variant of the ST Recon drone series? Thought Mike. Drones were just coming into use when he retired and was somewhat familiar with them. Mike’s stomach let out a loud, audible growl.
“What are we waiting for? Dinner is getting cold.” Announced Mike.
>> Jez’s Quarters.>>
=== Tag Cincy/Talion. ==
Mike was sitting there enjoying his drink. He was happy that Jez was safe and had an extensive support network, especially K’Vada, Cindy, Andrea, and Commander Talion; they generally seemed to care deeply for her. It’s not that Jez couldn’t take care of herself; he taught her better than that.
Mike was caught off guard when the voice of the artificial construct, artificial life form, the hologram, resonated from his combadge. He looked up, and there she was, like a phantom appearing out of a mist.
[Mike, this is Cindy. I know this is an awkward moment, but do you mind if I talk to you for just a second?]
Mike wasn’t really sure if he understood what Cindy was, not that it mattered; it’s just that Mike liked to understand things in the broadest general term.
“Mike looked around to make sure their conversation wouldn't be interrupted, but before Mike could respond, Cindy began to speak, "Mike, I was sent to simply tell you that Jez is sorry for what she said. She's too embarrassed to even say it right now, but she feels bad about it and wants you to come back and talk about it with her over dinner. Andrea will be there as well." Cindy turned to K'Vada, "Come to think of it, she could use a friend about now as well. I wasn't sent to extend an invitation, but there's nothing saying that a good friend who knew what was going on couldn't show up at the door. She likes you and trusts you. You two have history together and a bit in common."
Mike let out a small sigh and rolled his eyes slightly. He had momentarily forgotten about what had happened earlier in Jez’s quarters, but the slight throbbing of his cheek reminded him, Thankfully his beard absorbed most of the slap. He smiled when Cindy mentioned that he and Jez had history and a bit in common; he could deny that. Jez was like a daughter to him.
==Lieutenant K'vada, Klingon/ Vulcan, Temp Science NRC ==
K’Vada sat there and smiled when Cindy said to K'Vada, "Please forgive the intrusion, but I'll only be a moment." K’Vada just smiled.
K’Vada could tell Mike was a bit hesitant. She placed a hand on his arm as if to say, “It will be alright, Mike." K’Vada never understood Humans; they hide their true feelings, instead of just being honest with each other and saying what’s on their minds, especially Human males.
“Mike, Cindy is right, Jez needs you, her baby needs you. The baby is going to need its vavnI {grandfather.)” Said K’Vada.
Mike shook his head in frustration, “I know what that means,” Snapped Mike.
Is the Galaxy Hell Bent on reminding me that I’m not twenty-five years old anymore?
K'Vada, despite the fact that she was gin'tak(Trusted Advisor) to the house of Mala she, felt it was best if the direct family settled this issue alone.
“Umh,, I’m …I'm honored to be invited to dinner, but I’m running an important experiment for Commander Talion and you know how demanding he can be.” Stated K’Vada. She knew what she just said was a lie, but in her heart of hearts she felt that the family needed to sit down and talk and not act like a bunch of p'takh’s
==Commander Michael Denton Chief of Security( Retired), Temp NRC ==
“Dinner, you say, what are we waiting for? Let's eat.” Said Mike.
Mike couldn’t argue with Cindy’s logic. Mike finally began to point a finger at Cindy and started, "Cindy..."
Cindy clearly had anticipated his words, turned to him, and said, "Hologram projected by a small drone in stealth mode."
Mike knew drones, even in stealth mode, often left visible signs, distortions in the air of the environment, but not in this case; absent was the sound of the engines, the humming of small engines keeping the drone aloft. Clearly, Cindy was advanced beyond anything that was in common use in Star Fleet. “Fascinating, truly fascinating,” said Mike, his voice filled with amazement.
DOT-7, no.. no..DOT-23? Could it be a variant of the ST Recon drone series? Thought Mike. Drones were just coming into use when he retired and was somewhat familiar with them. Mike’s stomach let out a loud, audible growl.
“What are we waiting for? Dinner is getting cold.” Announced Mike.
>> Jez’s Quarters.>>
=== Tag Cincy/Talion. ==