Rockin' around the Promenade

[Amila Ra'an]

It was the time of year when, on Earth, much of the planet celebrated one or more of the many holidays such as Christmas, Hannukah, Yule, and Kwanzaa. The crew on Deep Space had embraced the season and turned the Promenade into a walking wonderland of Christmas trees, lights, carols, and garland that included fresh flowers from the Bajoran market sprinkled among the poinsettias and peace lilies. Many of the vendors had been learning out to make traditional holiday snacks like roasted nuts, hot chocolate, and spiced cider in anticipation of the month long celebration. 

Today several Starfleet ships were anticipated to dock at Deep Space Nine, and the staff at Quark's had gone above and beyond to attract Starfleet customers to their business. The dabo girls were clad in red and green costumes, and many of the wait staff were wearing Santa hats. Mistletoe hung in in some not so discreet locations, a dance floor had been cleared, and live bands and other entertainers were scheduled for the evenings on the hour.

For one low price, customers could enjoy a large buffet of delights. Extra research had gone into learning the traditional foods of the December holidays of Earth for the buffet, supplemented with Bajoran cuisine to support local farmers, of course. For a small fee unlimited drinks could be added to the buffet package.

[Julia Troy]

Julia had just stepped onto the promenade and seen all of the decorations about it. Troy brought Spike, and Dot with with Surik next to them while they walked around. She hasn't figured out which area to go to first while there and all she could do was look at everything that was put out.

Troy is enjoying the shore leave off the ship and to stretch her legs along with both of the animals. So they far she hasn't come across anyone on the station yet, and doesn't mind all of the hustle and bustle of the promenade.

[Amila Ra'an]

Amila had thrown her hair up into a messy updo, red wavy ringlets framed her face, after she changed into sparkly dark blue halter top and white wide legged paints she made her way to the promenade on Deep Space Nine to see who might be out and about. She was looking forward to seeing her crewmates out and about, but she'd also been out on tour with Titania for quite a while, and it had been some time since she'd mingled with other officers.

She walked slowly on her way to Quarks, taking time to admire the decorations as she tried to remember what she knew about each of the holidays that some of them represented.

While she was admiring the different decorations on a pine tree, she noticed someone walking with their pets. A cat and a dog she thought. Amila approached the woman. "Hi, I'm Amila, science officer on the Titania," she said with a smile. "Are your pets friendly?"

== Tag Julia==

=Open Tag=

[Julia Troy]

Julia had been in her own little world with Surik and both animals. Troy hadn't realized that someone came up to them and spoke to her. She snapped out of her own little world and turned to see who it was before answering them.

"Oh, hi, I am Julia, a counselor and medical officer on the Aquila. Yes these two are friendly. This Jack Russell Terrier is Spike and this Savannah is Dot. They are more of working animals then pets, and they know when they are working and when they are not working. It is alright to pet them cause they love getting attention since they are off the clock just like I am." Troy answered back with a smile of her own.

Troy has to realize that she can't be in her own little world especially when someone comes up to her. She actually enjoys making new friends even if they are on a different ship than her.

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[Beno Velaul]

It has been a long time since Velaul has been to this satiation and there were a few memories that came to the surface, some were more pleasant than others but all of them were distracting. They were not always the best times there, but there were some great times. The host at the time was taller that would have had a different set of experiences, and now she was here again after all of these years. There was something that just didn't feel the same, just like any other memory that Velaul had more than twenty years old.

While Beno was looking out a window, Carley came up behind. "Lost in thought I see." Carley said with some delight. "Old memories again?"

Looking back at her. "Yes there are a few memories that came to the surface, I passed through here a few times."  Velaul was never part of the big events there, but had a few good times there.  "Everything about being here again feels different, the place is almost exactly as I remember but the people are different. Also I am different, shorter and a different gender." She had a bit of a smile "I  remember a couple of kids running around having fun, but by now they must have grand children." They continued to walk down the hall some more, and it was like a time capsule to her. 

As they were walking Beno spotted Troy with her pets, it was a nice treat to see them. "Hello Julia nice to see you and your pets. again." About to address Amilia thinking about her old friend that retired years ago then there was a look like she did remember her as well. "Forgive me for a second you remind me of someone that my friend Keti speaks highly of, something he doesn't often do." They send communications when they can, until there is a communication blackout as expected at times. 

"I am Beno, and this is Carley. If you want us to go we will." Beno had no intention of being anywhere they were not wanted, or stand in the way of anything. She was just there to have a good time.

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[Julia Troy]

While Julia was waiting for Amila to answer two more people joined in. Troy looked and noticed that it was a couple members of the Aquila. She is always happy to see familer people and meeting new people.

"You are always welcome Beno are Carley. One thing I like to say 'The more the merrier.'"

Troy has always enjoyed large crowds ever since she was very young. Julia just can't help but welcome more people to the group.

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