AQ/D99 - Other Locations

[Daniel Brooks]

==Used for any locations not already having their own thread==

[Carley Young]

==Holodeck ==
<<< Ten Forward<<<

Knowing what program she wanted to run, the scenery changed to a valley that was located on the side of a mountain. It was dark with the stars in full view, the moon was full on complete display. The only light they really had was from the stars and the moon, the small grassy area had a nice park bench that tilted back for a better view of the stars. The air was chilled but not cold, Carley enjoyed being more on the cold side than hot, with the cold it can bring people closer while hot drives people apart. The last thing people wanted while too hot was more heat, the very thing that brings people together while on the chilled side. It was chilled enough for people to get together, but not so much to inspire a chill.

Looking up at the stars Carley had a grin. "The last time I was here was just before I started at the Academy, I didn't know what was going to happen or even it I was going to make it. I like how simple it is the quiet calm as we look up at the stars, the calming effect it has." Carley was just looking up at the stars lost in thought, she had been there many times but never with anyone.

==Tag==

[Cologero Coppola]

==Holodeck==

As the scenery changed it wasn't what Cologero had in mind, it was better. The cold mountain air wasn't that cold at all, it was very refreshing. Positioning himself behind Carley with his hands on her hips, she looked even more beautiful here than before. He could tell there was an internal struggle, what to do next even when she seemed very sure of what Carley wanted. "I think we all have places like this, something that means something to us. I have one at home too, its not a mountain like this but equally as beautiful." He just enjoyed the silence that passed for the next few seconds.

Turning Carley around Cologero looked her square in the eyes. "I have always believed that for one reason or another we meet people exactly when we need to, they help bring out things inside. You could have brought me anywhere, you brought me here something that means a lot to you. It now means something to me, something I will cherish.." He leaned in giving her a kiss like in Ten Forward earlier. "The first one might be for you, that one was for me. Why don't we make ourselves a little more comfortable, I like the grass to sit on with a beautiful lady." Just after they got to the grassy area Cologero took off his tunic placing it on the grass for her, after she was situated Cologero sat behind her, he had no expectations of what was going to happen. He had Carley pressed against his chest like the back of a chair, he felt real good about what they were doing. Wrapping his arms around her, Cologero put his head on her shoulder. "You have to enjoy these simple times, just you and one other person never knowing what is going to happen." He was doing his best to be a gentlemen, even when he couldn't help himself.

==Tag==

[Carley Young]

==Holodeck==

It was a good feeling being in the Holodeck, the night air with the current company. Carley loved sitting on the ground but more when Cologero put his jacket down, the grass was a little on the damp side. As they were looking up at the stars Carley didn't have much on her mind, she was just enjoying her time. No expectations free of any pressures, in high pressure positions these times were treasured. 

Carley was comfortable as she could resting against him, and somewhere in the middle she drifted off to sleep. Waking up sometime later, Carley wasn't sure if it was a few minutes or going into hours. When she woke up she was face down in his chest, both mostly clothed but something felt different about the dress. She dismissed it as something that happened while she slept, the blanket that covered them both was a nice touch. It went half way up her back leaving her bare shoulders to the slight breeze, she kissed Cologero on the cheek to wake him up from his nap.

"Sorry for falling asleep like that, I forgot this place even simulated dose that to me." Sitting up while Cologero was laying down still, her knees were on each side of his hips she loved the view looking down on him. "I am just not sure what to do next, I never had much of a plan going into this." She looked up to the stars again there was a meteor shower that happened randomly in this program, it was always a little different but always breath taking.

==Tag==

[Cologero Coppola]

==Holodeck ==

There has  never been a better way for Cologero to wake up from a nap, looking up at Carley with the moon light radiating off her skin added an extra amount of pure beauty. Cologero put his hands on her thighs working his way to her hips. He had a feeling about what to do next. "I think that I know." Cologero sat up getting the computer make a back rest for him, while raising up his knees for her. "If you want this to stop all you have to say something." 

 First having the computer make a length of soft rope he tied her hands behind her back, next he used a satin blindfold on her for further stimulation. He could tell from her breathing he should continue by putting her back against his knees, caressing her skin for maximum stimulation. There are a few key components involved here one of them was anticipation, stimulate the senses o the brink and stop while changing direction.

Strawberries coated in still warm milk chocolate, the vapors coming from the chocolate came from the brandy inside. He brushed her upper lip with the chocolate giving her time to taste it for herself, followed by slowly feeding it to her. Slowly feeding her two more in the same way, Cologero changed tactics with a thornless red rose. From the tip of her nose down to the base of her neck, still using her breathing as a guide it went softly across her shoulder down her bicep down and up. Randomly kissing her skin on the path of the rose, he could tell there wasn't going to be the word given to stop. 

Making a second length of rope he stated to tie her arms at mid biceps, her breathing intensified as her arms were better secured behind her back. Cologero could anticipate her every desire, stimulating every one of them until she couldn't handle any more before stopping. Turning Carley on her back, Cologero kissed her watching her reaction with a smile on his face.

The final part allowed both of them explore each other, every sensation stimulated beyond anything she ever thought possible. Every motion of every step was all leading to this, short choppy breaths. The longer between the breaths the shallower it becomes, the longer she holds her breath the better. Finishing off with the final breath, both parties are spent in the cuddle position. "I think I might have gotten carried away, we are going to need water soon." Laying there enjoying her company was all he wanted to do, getting his office ready wasn't anywhere on his mind.

== Tag-tgis was done with full permission of the other player ==

[Carley Young]

Carley looked down at him in a loving way soon realizing he had a plan, it seemed to be real interesting. Even more exciting when her hands were tied behind her back, she felt helpless but had the knowledge she could stop this at any time. Words to him or the computer would stop everything, curiosity really got her intrigued. 

It seemed like Cologero was reading every sign of her body, every cue was read giving her more pleasure than she was accustom too. Every sensation seemed to be upgraded to a legendary status, all leading to when she held her breath longest feeling like she couldn't release it. No matter how much she tried it wouldn't come out, it wasn't until her eyes were rolled to the back of her head the final release happened feeling better than anything she ever felt before. 

Being the little spoon as they cuddled on the ground, Carley was catching her breath as her heart rate was going down. "I think we can salvage that dress enough so I can make it to my quarters to change." She had a smile. "I should think about getting dressed soon, I just don't feel like it right now." Carley knew that there was going to be some kind of conversation later, Cindy was going to ask about it. "If this is how you celebrate making Chief Tactical Officer, I am looking forward to seeing you make Captain." She wasn't sure what was going to happen, but it was going to be even more amazing. Her concern now was how K'Vada was going to react, she was either going to be happy or really mad.

==Tag==

[Kalli Thorn]

== Holodeck ==
== NRC Cindy Talion ==

From behind a tree, the figure of Cindy walked out very quietly. The program had not been interrupted, nor had they see an arch. She was carrying a small tray with drinks on it.

Approaching the couple, she said, "My scans indicate that you two were in need. This is orange juice and I have a couple of chocolate bars, both plain and with nuts." She glanced at them both winked to Cologero and smiled at Carley, "I'm really good with secrets. Now, I can fix the dress, but um...hmmm...no judging here, but hold out your hands for me."

As Carley held out her hands, Cindy moved her left hand over the red marks on her wrists and they began to vanish. Cindy commented, "You're inluck, I configured myself for Medical field work. I come complete with a tricorder and a dermal regenerator. Not quite as fun as a security loadout, but I prefer to have people think of me as a lover and not a fighter. Can I get you two anything else? I can grant you almost any wish in here, so long as it doesn't involve me getting naked as well." She shrugged and added, "I've tried it and I'm much more of a one on one kind of girl, sorry."

== Tag the happy couple in the holodeck ==

[Cologero Coppola]

==Holodeck==

Shortly after everything was done Cologero started to feel some pain and stiffness in his right shoulder, it was a result of intentionally position himself to prevent an accident that would have been worse. She couldn't see or protect herself from hazards, Cologero moved to minimize the injury giving him a small one that would need to be treated. 

"My scans indicate that you two were in need. This is orange juice and I have a couple of chocolate bars, both plain and with nuts." She glanced at them both winked to Cologero and smiled at Carley, "I'm really good with secrets. Now, I can fix the dress, but um...hmmm...no judging here, but hold out your hands for me." Cologero was a little shocked that she was there, he usually would hear people as they approach with Cindy there was no warning. 

"You're in luck, I configured myself for Medical field work. I come complete with a tricorder and a dermal regenerator. Not quite as fun as a security loadout, but I prefer to have people think of me as a lover and not a fighter. Can I get you two anything else? I can grant you almost any wish in here, so long as it doesn't involve me getting naked as well." She shrugged and added, "I've tried it and I'm much more of a one on one kind of girl, sorry." As she was treating Carley for the visible burns, Cologero couldn't help himself but to visualize what it would be like.

He had a grin thinking about it the two girls with one man, it had the potential to be something. Shaking his head no for a second he knew the one way it would end, to say the least horribly. "I am glad to see you again Cindy." He said while sitting up favoring his right side. "I can imagine a great four day weekend doing that." He had a sigh. "I would have to repent twice for that one, once because its a sin the second for lying about feeling regret or remorse about it." At this point he was already there he wasn't married to Carley making it a sin, not like it was the first time he was in this position. 

Enjoying some orange juice he used his left arm while minimizing the motion of the right. "You are right about being one on one, I was raised that way with traditional family values. Besides I would have three big worries, Commander Talion is the biggest because he is closer. Nonna if you ever seen an angry Italian women... Well that would be all that is needed. There is one thing I do need." The redness in his shoulder would indicate swelling that would result in bruising, without treatment it would be outright stiff. "Can you help me with this shoulder, it would be a little awkward to explain this injury to the Doctor." Out of all the injuries he could get, Cologero didn't want the first to be related to this. People had a way of talking about these things, often adding details that never happened. One version could include Cindy being a part of this, even when her part in this was purely innocent. 

He knew that this was going to need some level of discretion, in the short time he had been with the crew Cologero learned a lot about the crew. Some of it was bound to be wrong such as Cindy was like Talions daughter, naturally that would make him more protective over her. Carley here was close personal friends with Commander Velaul, that would make her very protective over Carley. "Thank you for your descension in this matter roomers like this can get out of hand, we wouldn't want people to get the wrong idea." He knew that as an Officer Carley was well respected in her field, a respect that she earned for hard work not because of her relationship. 

She was the kind of person who would work with anyone to help them improve, all while keeping them out at a personal distance. Some people did try to get closer to her personally, none succeeded. Now here he was with her Cologero thought perhaps she was waiting for someone like him, if not him. 

==Tag==

[Carley Young]

The news of her not wanting to join in was more disappointing to Carley than Cologero, it was something she enjoyed in the past. She enjoyed being with women just as much as men, sometimes even more. Cindy was repairing the slight damage done to her skin, that one Carley really didn't want to explain to anyone. In some cases the Doctors didn't believe, and security got involved.  

Carley was enjoying her orange juice it really helped her get rehydrated. "I think we can salvage most of the dress, turn it into some kind of wrap." It was going to be a different look for her, a little more open than normal. In her mind Carley wanted this to happen between Cologero and her, it just wasn't clear about how she made it happen.

"Wait you have done this before?" Carley had a curiouse look. "How many people were there?" She was wondering but didn't expect an answer. Her skin was feeling better after the treatments, the one worry she did have was where were they going to go from there. She was a little on the hungry side but didn't want to go back to ten forward.

==Tag==

[Kalli Thorn]

== Holodeck ==
== NRC Cindy Talion ==

Cologero commented about an imaginary 4-day weekend and Cindy chuckled, "First of all, remember that I don't get tired. Secondly, you wouldn't have to repent, since most religions don't consider me a person, though it might fall into the same category of any kind of offense that involves you doing it while you're alone, if that makes sense. Add to it that I'm a medical professional who is capable of seeing your neural pathways in detail, so I can find a person's exact spots that, um...well, you get the idea."

When he mentioned his shoulder, Cindy replied, "Yes, I see you're favoring it a bit. Hold still for me." She looked intently at his shoulder and moved a hand close to it, but not touching it. Then, a deep tissue regenerator appeared in her hand instantly and she worked on his shoulder for about 30 seconds before letting him go and saying, "Try it now. You had a strained tendon and an inflamed muscle. It should be fine now, but if it flares up again, I can suggest some physical therapy to help build up that muscle for the future."

Hearing Carley talk about her dress, Cindy smiled, "Hello? We're in the holodeck, I'm a goddess in here. I can turn that dress into anything you want it to look like, or something entirely different. I have replicator rights in this kind of place. In fact, if you need something more than my default snacks, I can produce those in any amount you want, just name it."

Cologero mentioned discretion and Cindy nodded, "Have no fear. The sanctity of the holodeck is legendary. The system, by default will have classified all data as personal, meaning that it takes serious security clearance to know what happened, even then, it typically has to fall into investigation of a criminal act. People can't even ask me questions about it unless they have clearance, and you don't even get to ask me what kind of secrets I know until you at least make the rank of Commander and even then I might refuse."

Carley finally connected the dots and said, "Wait, you've done this before? How many people were there?"

This time Cindy laughed, "For starters, I remind you that Alex may be a well mannered gentleman now, but he was once a rich-kid playboy for a while and that's all I'll say about that part. As for my previous experiences and how many people were involved, that's a trick question because you're presuming that it was a single event and it is also none of your business." HSe sat down on the grass and looked around before speaking again, "All joking aside, I advise people against any sort of polyamorous entanglements of any kind. The reason is that reality is often far more complicated than the fantasy. It is almost invariable that someone feels left out or in some way feelings get hurt. Sometimes it is about ego, or emotional baggage from a deep past, but unless you are a group of psychologists or hope to be disappointed, the majority of people are unable to deal with that kind of thing for long and it is very likely to end badly. With two people, you only tend to have each other and your own faults and baggage to blame. On top of all that, I don't have the emotional need for such a relationship, thus it would take quite a bit for me to justify walking into that particular minefield, if you get my meaning."

Cindy looked at them both, "Please don't get me wrong here, you're both attractive and wonderful people, so don't take it personally. It is simply my experience that 99% of people don't know what they're talking about when they start having THAT conversation."

Cindy looked up at the sky and snapped her fingers. The sky shifted and they began to be bathed in waves of colored light as an aurora began to give a vibrant display above them."Ah, that's better."

== Tag the happy couple in the holodeck ==

[Cologero Coppola]

Feeling better Cologero knew that one day he was going to have to go to physical therapy, it was part of an old injurie. The question he asked earlier was one that for curiosity, Cologero wasn't really expecting an answer. The one he did get was good enough, with no real need to push further for any kind of clarification.

He was equally as intrigued by Carley's answer as Cindy, not that he was going to be anyone's judge. He wasn't exactly saint material himself, he was practicing his religion but didn't make him a saint. "Did you ever read the book Animal farm?" Cologero knew it seemed off topic, but when he gets into it they would realize it was.

"They had a list of laws starting with all animals are created equal, the amendments were made after. The bible does not state have an amendment for organic life, or and I can see you bringing this up not human. Besides I didn't say why exactly I would have to repent twice, that would be the fifth commandment." 

He heard about how Alex lived his life as a youth, it really wasn't that much different then him. For one reason or another it leads to the same thing, wealth and looks combination. "That's where we are not all that dissimilar, in a nation where Football is only second to Church being good at it.. well." He was thinking about how to put it.

"When you are a good Football player women flock to you, put a C on your chest it gets worse." Cologero pulled up a small screen programing it for a small clip, it was a Football game when Cologero was a little younger. The clip lead to him doing a high flying bicycle kick, it was set up by another player that gave him the extra height. "That play earned me the nickname the Eagle, not going to lie I let it get to me for a while. I promised my parents before I left that I wouldn't open that can of worms again." 

Cologero knew where this was going to go. "Plus your dad being here a Science Commander, I am sure he could arrange a few accidents if I attempted it." He knew that he would have ben her creator, a fact she would no doubt point out. In this case the terms father and creator would be a distinction without a difference, one way or another both end up creating life. 

==Tag==

[Kalli Thorn]

== Holodeck ==
== NRC Cindy Talion ==

Cindy looked at the clip and nodded, "That was quite a kick! I can see why it got you some attention. I can appreciate what you're saying. There was a time when I was trying to be too many things to too many people. I wanted people to know what I was capable of and I guess you could call it pride. Technically, I'm capable of almost anything, but I discovered that takes some of the fun out of it. I stopped teaching many of those things and focused on certain other things. I suppose that Alex is sort of like my dad in one sense, but I also helped create myself, which is perhaps a bit of a contradiction to some. I help him with his research, even when that research was me. When I realized that I could be anything, I had to think about what it was I really wanted to be, then I tried to do the best I could in creating that specific kind of art."

Cindy grinned at him, "To answer your question, I have read that book. I've also read your religious book, along with a few others. Sadly, there are about as many differing opinions on such things as there are people. I will never speak against what someone believes unless it is going to involve harming someone because of it. I think it is foolish for anyone to step into that personal conversation with another person. the reason behind that is that I compare it to a relationship between two people who love each other. For example, if someone steps into a conversation between a husband and a wife, that outside person can't possibly know everything about that relationship. They can spout psychology and so on, but they're not in that relationship. Likewise, the relationship between a person and their deity is a very personal one. The purpose of a religion should be about self control, not the judgement of others. Far too often it becomes a tool of control and that is very unfortunate, but if people can find wisdom and guidance from it, then it can be a very good thing."

Cindy chuckled and got up, "Speaking of stepping in the middle of things, I should go, in the event you two find your second wind. Anything else I can do for you both before I take off?"

== Tag the happy couple in the holodeck ==

[Carley Young]

There was a part of Carley that was reluctant to say anything about what happened, but for some reason it came out all the same. "There was only the three of us most of the time, a couple without but we never snuck around." They had a very close relationship, they told each other everything. "There was the pregnancy once, it didn't make it passed the first trimester." All three of them have slipped into temptations like this before, and it looked like none wanted to do it again. 

Carley was pretty tired but had enough to continue, Cologero told part of his history that gave Carley some ideas. It would help him feel a lot better, all while giving her a chance to practice something at the same time. "Cindy I think you might want to make that exit." Carley used a holographic control panel to make some adjustments, the first thing that changed was Carley's outfit. Tight black leather and lace, a few feet away a messuage table that was a little bigger than normal. "Cologero I need you on the table, no clothing face down I need the same trust I gave you." Waiting for the motions to happen, Carley got ready.

"You are going to feel some heat, its normal for what I am about to do." Checking out his muscular body she started to think of how to start, starting with his right shoulder she was being careful with him. Her fingers were getting into some of the muscles for a deep tissue massage, she dragged a small cloth across it with fire that started on his skin in that area. The fire massage was an ancient technique that Carley learned, but never had a chance to practice. The material that Carley used was designed to allow people to feel the heat without being burned, there will be a little skin irritation but that would pass. 

Working every craves of his body Carley used the fire and cups to give him the most relaxation she could, he had a few sections where the muscles were very tight due to stress. His legs were not as tight, but still needed work too. The massage lasted more than thirty minutes, but felt like it was two for the both of them. 

Shortly after Carley got him to turn over, now he could see the small fires that she light on him. How she target some of his muscles with both finger and fire, it hurt a little but felt a lot better after the pain went down. His chest was equally as impressive as his back, his legs told her he never skipped a leg day. 

She started with his legs working upwards, just as she got to his upper thighs, she paid special attention to his groin. There was no fire there being too close to sensitive areas that wouldn't work well, Carley had to get up on top for the appropriate amount of pressure. The groin goes from the upper inner thigh to the bottom of the abdomen, getting in close and strong made all the difference. She gave him a couple of kisses on the thighs and how differently they were currently feeling, the sensations were going through the roof especially with a well placed kiss. 

The rest of the massage was a blur for them both, she knew how excited Cologero was by reverting to his natural language. Every part of the massage made Cologero loosen up more, and it started to feel better by the second. The rest was a blur to her as she was exploring every instinct that she had, from one part to another all of his tight muscles were now loose as she could make them. 

Another forty minutes later that felt like two, both were exhausted again and Carley had her head on his chest. "I don't think I can do this again for a while." Carley knew he was feeling the same way, anything more than this would be over doing it. Thankfully they still had what they needed to rehydrate and energize, there were probably going to be some conversations later between friends. They were going to be tasteful, but right now she needed some rest before standing up again. 

==Tag==

[Kalli Thorn]

== Holodeck ==
== NRC Cindy Talion ==

Cindy stood and gave a bow to them both. While backing away,  she said, "As you wish...you two be good, but if you can't be good, then be careful. If you can't be careful, name it after me."

Cindy finally turned around and faded into nothingness.

[Cologero Coppola]

After all was said and done Carley was right, his muscles did loosen up. He had muscles loosen up that he wasn't aware were that tight. There they were again enjoying each others company under the stars, then it hit him like a ton of bricks. What was this night about? what really happened? This really was a gift, Carley became vulnerable in his arms. The strong can only stay that way for so long before they need this, they only do it with people they really feel safe with. This was a level of trust that is never given lightly, nor it be treated as such. 

From what Cologero could tell she had deep seeded trust issues, given to her by someone she valued. That was the reason when she walked beside someone, it was always slightly behind. It was like her shield, when it was time to allow someone in that shield dropped. For this little while Cologero knew that it was a long time since she had done this, she even stepped out of her comfort zone to do this. 

How she was in Ten Forward to how she was returning from the Bathroom, Cindy was there too not acting as the shield but as support. It looked like it took the combined efforts of a few to build her up to this point, and he didn't want to be the person who tears it all down. Cologero felt her ear just over his heart, it gave him a big smile looking down at her. There was even more of a glow to her that he loved seeing, she was also right about not being able to do that again for a while. It didn't matter to him, there were more important issues to handle. First question they should work on was where were they going from here? His place or hers?

==Tag==

[Carley Young]

There was something about laying there with Cologero, she felt completely safe with him. He followed every sign she gave him, never straying into anything she didn’t want. There was something that started to come up, a memory fragment that got a little better as time went on. It was like he was familiar from a distant past, a few years ago, she did spend a lot of time in Italy. It could have been their level of hospitality or something completely different. 

Back then she was exploring everything she could muster the courage for, it did leave a few holes in what she could remember. There were a few memories that started to merge together, but none made sense at the time. As she sat up again her view changed, her knees were by his hips as she looked down again. “How odd.” Other than earlier that day this felt familiar, she was on leave for a few days with a few of her Girlfriends whom were just having a good time, Carley did abandon them at one point. 

Carley smiled shaking her head. “Nahh I wasn’t off base much, they had a few parties where I lived.” She laughed a little. “I don’t think you are the goth scene person.” She dismissed the idea. “We should get dressed and go somewhere else.” Carley had no idea where to go from there. 

==Tag==

[Cologero Coppola]

She was right about Cologero not being a gothic person, for the most part. There was a short lived time when he was, something that most people go through. Searching for that elusive sense of identity, finding what feels right for them. He had a slight rolling of the eye with a slight sigh. "I am not too ashamed to admit I went through the goth phase, the margin is extremely close on that one."

He chuckled a little with Carley. "I had a bad breakup a while ago that made me question everything." He shifted Carley a little higher up. "Safer here." He gave her a grin. "My time as a goth was extended with meeting..." He looked at her for a second. "There were several attractive goth women, one that stood out. She knew how attractive she was but always looking at the exits, like she was looking for a quick exit. She was the one women I had a hard time talking too, no matter how much I wanted to I just couldn't." He had a deeper sigh. "The one time we talked she made it difficult not to, sitting much like this in an arm chair. A little light kissing until she fell asleep, when I woke up she had shipped out. I  never did find out her name, just the name Raven."

Carley didn't have to say anything her eyes said everything. "The missing piece I was looking for, now everything makes sense. I could have served with you for years and not known, your nervous energy was just slightly higher than my own. The women I worked with on the bridge was polar opposite, the confidence level was very high. Then there is... Well your secret is safe with me." He knew that soon they were going to need to get cleaned up and get dressed, he wanted to take her back to Ten Forward for a quick bite with drink.

They took a holographic shower before getting in shorts and a t shirt, both wanted to get out of there to something more public. The simple clothing was just what they needed at the time, Cologero needed to let air hit his skin. 

>>Ten Forward>>
==Permission was given by other player==

[Carley Young]

The time between when she graduated from the Academy to the time she stepped foot on the first ship assignment, there were a couple of things she didn't talk about. She was part of a small group that were misunderstood by a large part of the population, nothing illegal was going on in there. It was equally as structured to Star Fleet with a lot of rules, none that would get you arrested just tossed out unless it was against the law.

Hearing the name Raven again it was the first time in years she heard it, this gave her a bit of a shock. Carley grinned remembering now, he was so cute in that suit. Black leather rabbit ears he wore like a few other men in the room, just like the red leather rabbit ears she wore. She remembered him awkwardly going through the rooms, when she did talk to him Carley was almost half asleep. "You seemed worse for wear that night, sorry for falling asleep like that I am surprised I didn't do it sooner." Carley kept the key that was issued, it was old and outdated but its been tradition. 

Carley enjoyed the shower together, it was always better than a sonic shower. Company in it was even better yet, the water felt great as did his touch. She took the dermal regenerator to his skin before getting dressed, the red marks on his skin. The shorts and T shirt were different, Carley made hers more like a crop top. "For what its worth I wouldn't have recognized you either, it was tradition to not use real names in those rooms." Carley was confident that Cologero knew what she was talking about.

>>>Ten Forward.>>>

[Jez Mala]

Jez stood outside the Holodeck, her Gi Shitabaki , a heavy canvas material with strong knee seams, a creation of her own, as she always seemed to tear her Gi at the knees. Her Uwagi is crisp white, her Dojo’s crest embroidered on the back, a yin-yang symbol representing balance, harmony, and the interconnectedness of opposing forces.  Jez’s strategy was clear as Sin Tzu said, "If your opponent is of choleric temperament, seek to irritate them," and Jez knew how to press Mike’s buttons.


“ Computer, recreate the Kyoto Butokuden” Ordered Jez.

The Kyoto Butokuden was erected in 1895, this is widely recognized as Japan’s oldest surviving martial arts center. Built near Heian Jingu Shrine, it was designed to preserve traditional budo (martial arts) during Japan's rapid modernization. It features a vast, unbroken tatami area and historic spectator zones where emperors have watched demonstrations.Jez knew Mike would recognize it and respect her decision.

The holodeck created a perfect replication; it was flawless. Jez had been there dozens of times. She was even in a tournament there in her Sophomore year at the Academy.

The Holodeck doors swished open, and in stepped Mike. “Good morning, “ said Jez.

“Good morning,” said Mike.

Mike looked around, “ Kyoto Butokuden, nice.” Said Mike.

“I thought you would like it, I created it for its easy access,” Said Jez, her tone implying that at Mike’s age, he couldn’t handle a steep walkway.

“Cute.” Replied Mike.

Jez motioned with her hand as if to say, “Let's go.”

The two entered the Dojo. Mike grabbed a Ghi. Had he inspected it, he would have noticed that Jez had programmed it with a Teddy Bear holding a Viking axe on the back of the Ghi.

The two artists entered the Dojo. Mike and Jez bowed, then began circling one another across the polished dojo floor. At six-foot-seven and nearly three hundred and eighty pounds, Mike cast an imposing shadow despite the gray beginning to creep into his hair. Ordinarily, he would have been fully focused on the match, but today his thoughts kept drifting toward Andrea. He caught himself wondering what she would think if she could see him now, then immediately cursed himself for the distraction. Jez noticed it at once. She always noticed. "You know," she said as she slipped outside a probing Oi-zuki and drove a sharp Gyaku-zuki into his ribs, "if you spent as much time thinking about footwork as you do lunch, you'd be impossible to beat." The punch landed harder than he expected. Mike refused to react. That actually hurt. "Funny," he grunted. "You hit like a starving rabbit." Jez grinned. "A starving rabbit that just moved three hundred and eighty pounds."

Jez continued circling, never staying where he expected. Mike launched a Mawashi-geri toward her thigh, but she danced away and immediately returned with a combination of Kizami-zuki, Gyaku-zuki, and a snapping Uraken Uchi that cracked against his jaw. His head turned slightly before he could stop it.

Did she just hit me in the face?

For an instant, he saw not the young woman before him but the gangly teenager who had first walked into his dojo years ago. That memory vanished when another jab snapped toward his nose. "Careful, Mike," Jez said. "At your age, recovery time is measured in fiscal quarters." Mike scowled and surged forward with a flurry of strikes designed to remind her who taught her everything she knew. Jez blocked, slipped, and retreated, laughing the entire time. "There it is," she said. "The face." Said Jez.

"What face?" Mike demanded. "The one that says your blood pressure just went up." Said Jez.

The laughter vanished when Mike pressed harder. His size and experience forced Jez backward for several exchanges, but she remained frustratingly elusive. Then, just as he began to settle into a rhythm, she sprang into a Ushiro-geri. Her heel slammed into his abdomen with enough force to drive him back two full steps. Air rushed from his lungs.

Holy hell.

Mike hated that thought the moment it appeared. The kick had been clean. Worse, it had been earned. Jez saw everything. "Oh, that one definitely landed," she said.

"No!" Said Mike. "You moved." Said Jez, with a smirk on her face, "I chose to move." Retorted Mike, clearly annoyed.  "Pretty sure the laws of physics chose for you." She tilted her head and smiled sweetly. "Maybe Andrea would be impressed." Stated Jez.  Mike's eyes narrowed. "Leave Andrea out of this." Jez's smile widened. "Ah. Found the weak spot."

That was when Mike finally stopped trying to overpower her and started fighting like the instructor who had spent decades mastering his craft. The next exchange lasted only moments. Jez committed to a Gyaku-zuki, expecting him to retreat. Instead, he flowed around the strike with a Nagashi-uke, stepped inside her guard, and executed a perfectly timed O-soto-gari. Jez hit the mat with a startled laugh, and Mike's fist stopped an inch above her chest before she could recover. Both of them were breathing hard. For several seconds, neither spoke. Then Jez looked up and smiled. "You know I was getting close." Mike wanted to deny it. He really did. Instead, he rubbed his aching ribs and sighed. "Keep dreaming." Said Mike.

“I did, and you know it.” Said Jez, Mike’s silence spoke volumes. Her smile became positively radiant. "The old man admits it." Mike shook his head and offered her his hand. "One day you're going to be insufferable." Jez accepted the hand and rose smoothly to her feet. "One day?" she asked. Mike couldn't help laughing. "Fair point."

She hits like Thor’s hammer. Don’t show that she hurt you.

“You want to go again?” Said Mike, in an attempt to save face, as he didn’t want Jez to think she actually hurt him.

Lucky punches. Thought Mike.

Smiling, as she knew. “No, I can't. I have a lot of work to do as the new Acting Security Chief and the Custody battle.

Mike is still smiling to hide his physical discomfort. Thank Odin, she’s busy. I need to go to Medical.
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>> Next stop for Mike Medical.>>

[Beno Velaul]

==Holodeck one==
==NPC Jason ==

The trip to the Holodeck was pretty short he had a couple of issues, it was to be expected and Jason started to really get it. When they arrived at the Holodeck the image changed to a dance hall, mirrors on the wall with three bars going across the full length of the mirror. Jason went to one of the mirror after removing the shoes placing a foot on the bottom bar, the stretching process took time. Stretching out one leg after the other, Jason did it all the way to the top bar thirty seconds each. 

"I almost have it." Soon the country song Boot scootin boogie was playing in the background. "It isn't my favorite dance but it's basic enough, simple moments." Thankfully it only took the one song to get more comfortable with everything. Every motion was smooth while Jason moved around, he had done this dance a thousand times this one felt different. "I seen a couple of people I met when I first got here, one did a double look when we walked by. I have a feeling that we might get company." Jason would really like that.

"So tell me about your dad, I am curious about what it was that finally got mom to let someone close. Lots have tried over the years but got nowhere.  There is also something different that I have a feeling is there, I just can't identify what." It could be one of thies things that happen over a period of time, changes always happen to people as they go. It is also why when someone lost weight over a period of a year, a person who hasn't seen them in that time frame would notice first. People who were around the whole time wouldn't  because of how gradually it was burnt off, while the other person would see the sharp change.

==Tag==

[Alexander Talion]

== Holodeck One ==
== NRC Reyna Talion ==

Reyna watched him stretch, but didn't participate. "I don't dance. I don't mind shaking my butt in private, but I'm quite aware of how goofy I look while doing it."

When he spoke about his friends, Jason felt as if the temperature of the room had changed. After a second, he realized it had been a shift in Reyna's attitude. It wasn't exactly fear, but perhaps anxiety. He saw her take a deep breath and let it out slowly and silently.  The sensation faded gradually as well, but it gave him a tiny glimpse into what she had said about learning and it reminded him that she said she was only six. It was hard to reconcile all those contradictions in one person.

"Making friends is often a challenge for me,  as we discussed. Let me know if  I'm holding you back at some point. I don't want my difficulties to ruin your experience."

Jason switched to the topic of her dad and Beno getting together. She smiled and blushed as she struggled with how to put it into words. Some of it she knew not to share. Part was because he might not understand and part of it was not hers to tell.
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She tried though, "Um...well, if it helps, it can of snuck up on them too. They have worked together for a while now, but this last mission was a little different for them both. It helps that they're both the same rank. My dad has also been a First Officer on a large ship, so they can relate. This mission had her out of uniform and they were pretending to be a couple. I think that really broke the ice. She might not have understood my dad's protective side and how he handles combat until a sniper tried to take out an Ambassador who was next to them. They actually argued...sort of...about him protecting the partner and child of that Ambassador."

Reyna shrugged, "Then, after they got back, she gave him a kiss on the cheek. Just a peck, but it made my dad actually pay attention and reflect. Then, as with the mission, she had him escort her to the ship party. THAT sealed it. She was feeling sassy and you might say she danced with him as a test of sorts. Some people its how they kiss, or whatever, but in this case, she wanted to Tango. The whole place turned to watch them dance like nobody had seen before. At the end of it, when they finished, he did a dip with her and kissed her." 

Reyna shuddered for a moment, "Sorry, that memory is going to stay fixed in my mind for a very long time. That wasn't just a kiss. The best way to describe it is that it was a proposal.  Her kissing him back was her acceptance.  It was that kiss that sealed the bond." Reyna blushed a deep red as she added in a quieter voice, "It probably didn't hurt with what followed later. I don't know what you're aware of about Betazoids. There's a term called Imzadi. The bond is...unique. Imagine being with someone and not only feeling everything you feel, but what they feel as well...all at once." She puffed out her cheeks as she blew out a big sigh, "It's...well...I'm going to have to let you Imagine it, but it's pretty mind blowing,  even for a Betazoid."

She finally had stopped blushing and scrunched her face up in a silly way that was quite playful,  "So, does that help shed a little more light on it for you...brother?"

== Tag Jason ==

[Cologero Coppola]

==Holodeck one==
==NPC Dean ==

Dean was enjoying a pleasant stroll wandering aimlessly in areas he could go, as a teen he knew there were a lot of restrictions. As long as he obeyed every rule he should be fine, he wasn't really paying attention to much around him until he spotted two women he never noticed before. He took interest right away noticing they were going to the Holodeck, he started to wonder what program they were running.

It took him a few minutes to work up the nerve to go in without knowing what he was walking into, the Dance studio wasn't what he was expecting. "Ladies." Dean was smiling walking towards them. "I thought I knew of everyone on the ship, but you two must be new. A new Trill woman and." He looked at the other women's eyes. "Jason has a older sister?" His tone wax very questioning. "The eyes must be a family thing." 

Jason revealed who he was to Dean that didn't phase him one bit. "I knew there was something different about you, it's a good thing don't worry." Dean got closer to them. "I admire the courage you are displaying, I am going through my questioning period too. I just wouldn't pull it off myself, there are not a lot of people to experiment with." He looked at Reyna for a second.

"You must be related to our First Officer some how, or possibly someone who is going through the training to be joined." Dean was pretty tall himself standing at five foot ten, he looked like someone who spends hours in the gym. "How about a dance Jason? I will let you pick the dance and if you want to put thoes shoes back on." This would be a first for him dancing with another boy, looking like a woman like that would make it a double first. With all the dance selections out there Dean was rooting for a slow dance, out of all the talents Dean had dance wasn't one of them. 

==Tag==

[Beno Velaul]

==Holodeck One==
==NPC Jason ==

Hearing about recent events made their relationship make sense, he was there just after the dance everyone was talking about. The experience for the both of them must have been equally as special, or it could be something different. "Now that makes sense, two people who knows exactly what the other is or wax going through get a little closer than thoes who don't. Put them together long enough and both will receive comfort that neither experienced in a long time." He could feel something a little more from her.

"Truthfully making friends isn't actually easy for anyone, some have a way of making it look that way. All you have to do is relax a little, it's not as easy as it sounds but in time you can get it. You just need a little coaching to achieve this, I will help you." He knew that she was very young still, and that gave her a lot of time to learn. "Don't worry about ruining anything, this is a learning process for the both of us." The doors opened again, and Jason didn't know who it was at first.

Dean came in making it a trio. "Dean it is good to see you." After revealing who he was Jason was relieved to see he didn't just turn to leave. Even more shocked he was going through the same thing, just a little different. Jason didn't introduce Reyna to allow her the opportunity to do it, Jason wasn't aware if she was going to go along with what Dean was guessing about.

"I would love to dance with you, a nice slow dance. I am not sure if you know how to waltz, it's a nice dance that is slow." Jason didn't want anything too fast the clothes would reveal too much if they did, like this Jason would follow his lead. "Come to think of it while I am dressed like this I like the name Emma." While he was looking like a girl that name seemed appropriate, while he was his regular self the name goes back to normal.

Before they started to dance Emma turned to Reyna. "Everyone has something to be nervous about, it's all part of life. The uncertainty of everything really connects us all, again it isn't easy for anyone it just looks that way." Emma waited for the dance to start and Reyna could feel the nervous energy coming from both him and Dean.

==Tag==