AT/D99 - Other Locations

[Tyra Crawford]

== There are a number of areas that are not specified by the major threads, where a character may find themselves. A list (not comprehensive) can be found on the FS Wiki under the Vesta Class Explorer Deck Plans ==

[Ardanna Svenson]

== Recall Timeline ==

== Gym - Deck 14 ==

Ardanna had arrived back on Artemis the previous evening after spending most of her leave with the exception of a few days in Grasmere catching up with her brother and friends. Arman had made the trip specially, stating that The Raven could manage without him for a week, and his younger sister didn't doubt that for a second. What he hadn't mentioned was how Lucian had likely forced Arman to take time off, not that the brunette was going to get the truth out of him.

The week with her brother, hearing all of the gossip, exploring Sweden, their ancestral home and just being around one another again was absolute bliss, and Ardanna would admit it was hard to say goodbye. Thankfully Christian and her friends from the Academy helped her feel better and so did the Hawaiian hospitality.

So much so that there was some reluctance to leave, but at the same time Ardanna was ready to get back to normal. That also meant returning to her usual regime of regular workouts to ensure she was at peak fitness and prepared mentally and physically for wherever the ship went next. With her duty shift not due to start till later, Ardanna had gone straight to gym, dressed in navy shorts and a tank top. Her long hair had been tied up in a high ponytail to keep it out of her way. She also sported ear buds and was currently listening to some old Earth pop music while using the kettlebell occasionally pausing to take a drink from her water bottle.

[Hallowette Maxas-Darl]

== Recall Timeline ==

== Earth Space Dock Orbital Plane, Shuttlecraft Arethusa ==

"Ease up Cadet, we aren't in a race. Just follow the computer's guidance envelope. It's just like in the simulators. Nice and easy." 

Midshipman Hallowette Maxis-Darl sat next to a very apprehensive looking second year cadet, her face calm and confident despite the wave of nervous energy that permeated the cockpit. The Caiitian female purred at Darl's suggestion, adjusting her hands on the controls and reevaluating her readings. 

"Good. Now just relax, you're doing just fine." Hally smiled reassuringly at the girl. She thought she'd offer some advice, some other set of pilot wisdom that might further help the younger woman, but she thought better of it. As her father often said, "Hally, you're so good at talking, you sometimes forget you don't have to."

During her time off, Hally had spent a fair amount of time traveling earth, the Luna colony and even Utopia Planetia on Mars. She had applied for a waiver to visit her family on Cardassia, but it had been denied due to present "diplomatic tensions", so she had done her best to keep herself busy, occupied and stimulated - that had worked for about 2 weeks. Finding the downtime to be negatively affecting her mental health, the young Bajoran/Trill hybrid had offered her services as a pilot to anyone in Starfleet who had needed one. Luckily a flight instructor at the Academy had a need, and Hally had jumped at the chance to work - and helping instruct new pilots seemed like a great way to take her mind off her boredom - and her loneliness.

"Ok, there is Starship Alley, slow to thrusters only. Switch flight assist to engage. Let the Computer take us in."

Hally allowed herself a glance over her shoulder, her teal eyes falling on the shipbag she had brought with her. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't ready to resume life on the Artemis. This time away hadn't been long, not really, not in the grand scheme of things - but it had been too long. She was born to fly - to serve, and she was ready to do so again.

"Ok, there is the Artemis. Chirp comms and let them know we are on approach, and requesting permission to dock." 

The young Caitian cadet did as asked, and while perhaps not as smooth as an accomplished pilot, she did just fine. Hally smiled at the voice on the other end, an Ensign she was friends with called Trivette.

"Alright, we are cleared - take us in, nice and slow."

The shuttlecraft eased slowly and deliberately to the aft of the ship, centered on the docking bay, and entered gingerly, easing itself to the deck without issue.

"Nice job Cadet Ferrosia! You're going to do just fine on your 2 year assessment. Just follow your training and you'll be flying fleetcraft around by yourself before you know it." Hally's crooked smile was genuine and warm, and beamed with pride. "Shut her down and do your postflight, and you can beam back to the Academy." She placed a hand on the girl's shoulder, "Thanks for the ride home."

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==to be continued in officers quarters==

[Ardanna Svenson]

== Gym - Deck 14 ==

Ardanna moved on from her usual routine with the kettlebell, almost beating her highest score before mixing it up a little. The security ensign rarely kept to the same workout regime, preferring to push herself from time to time, all with the mindset of being the best she could be. She knew what it was like to be completely vulnerable, lost without purpose so yes she took discipline very seriously, didn't want to be the one to let anyone down whatever the cost.

The brunette could be extremely hard on herself, something she was trying to break bit by bit. Aware that she didn't have to be switched on all the time, and when it came to fun, she also wasn't afraid to get what she wanted. Balance was key, and if Ardanna could maintain that then she didn't have to fear the unknown, fear letting loose a bit more and being deserving of it because she endured.

Moving on again from the running machine, Ardanna sought out the punch bag, removing her custom made gloves from her gym bag. Putting them on, Ardanna psyched herself up as there was no better feeling than beating the hell out of the bag to get rid of any pent up emotions or just to release more endorphins to prepare her for the shift ahead.

Finding a rhythm was instant and soon Ardanna was hitting and jabbing like a pro, defying her short stature until she worked up even more of a sweat and felt better for it.

Once finished Ardanna returned the gear to her bag, drank the rest of the water and headed for the showers.


== TBD ==

[Lucy Devereaux]

== Recall timeline ==

== Gym - Deck 14. ==

Lucy worked her way through the weight machines. She had her routine. Pushing herself at her own pace. Her personal rule was it was never about what someone else benched or lifted, Your PBs were your own. That helped because it meant you weren’t being distracted by someone else’s progress. It was a follow through from college. She had learnt to cherish the burn.

She also wanted to be able to help the next time a depowered door needed some brute force and ignorance. It felt liberating to come back to herself after a session. She wanted to be a better balance of brain and brawn. She knew she needed to trust herself and to be an adult.

She’d enjoyed the shoreleave at Grassmere. The British weather was colder than she liked, but it really was a green and pleasant land. She hadn’t been as sociable as she could have been, but she;d managed to stay out of trouble. The less said the better. With a new mission on the books she needed to work on being prepared. Mineral analysis, a little stellar cartography, and some cardio was what she needed.

Lucy stopped her last set when she felt tremors of tiredness. Focusing mind and body helped a lot. She made her way to the showers for a good soak. Unwinding a lot of pent up tension. She knew what she needed to be and what she didn’t need to be. She was more than the sum of her parts and she needed to hold onto that. Perfection was impossible, but competent was just right.