In reply to Nicole Rutledge (msg # 346):

"Having a grand old time though...given everything...I think it is time to take our leave," she said almost sadly but if they wished to participate in the Lights Out operation, then...

”oh please! Delta Night is the worst kept secret in the black, they may as well have it written on the bottom of the ball’s itinerary” Izzy responded finding the whole idea of Delta night being a secret laughable ”Roo honey Delta night is an excuse for Shadow and a few other people to play vigilante by killing the gangsters and drug dealers that SEC can’t get to, it’s completely voluntary so don’t feel pressured into going, however Sam is right in that your medical skills will be welcome either in the field or back at the condo when people get back” Izzy explained as she finished her drink and got up with the others ”also I’m sorry to hear about your brother, my father died whilst I was at college, nothing as dramatic as Lizzy’s but I know how much it sucks” she gently said with genuine sympathy before turning to Lizzy ”we’d best get moving, you’re going to need a change of outfit if you plan on driving as that dress is definitely not up to the task” she said with a giggle before heading towards the cabs with everyone else.

——> Matterhorn Condo

 Lizzy smiled and replied,' Yes there seems too be a Delta night after every Ball Izzy. I had my gear sent down to the condo Izzy, I will be fine. But driving and fighting ion this would be a distraction for the enemy." Lizzy giggled, finished her drink and all four ladies headed for LC's Condo.

 Lizzy was going to say something to Roo about loosing her brother too, but she had lost all her family. The Hermes and Izzy where her family now. She did add," The LC doesnt pick the bad guys the Admiral does, and yes this is all volunteer only. I like driving and helping out, last time I took out a boat in a canal. Lizzy smiled and they where on their way too the Caondo.


---->>>>> To Matterhorn Condo.
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Roo noticed that she and Sam had been hand in hand, literally, quite a bit over these first two days of knowing each other. It sent a shiver up her spine about the potential of things to come. So, holding hands once more, she let Sam lead her to their rides out of there.



---->>>>> To Matterhorn Condo.

"I'll be there shortly" she smiled.  Glancing over at Haley, then walked over.
"Haley...." she started.
"It's okay.  I asked if I can go with Roll if it's okay" she gave a sad smile
Nikki reached and hugged her tightly "Just trying the make the Universe save for all, Punkin'.  I love you"
"Love you too" she hugged back "And my stuffs in my bag at the condo"

Nikki kissed her forehead and Rolls too.  A glance to Val and Doc Henry let her know they would be safe.  "Thank you for watching them"

With that she went to find Mitch and let him know she would be gone.  Danced a final dance then a kiss.  finally she moved to sneak off to the condos and join in the late evening festivities.


===> to the condo and Delta Night

Henry gathered up his flock - Val, Mila, Gregor, Roll, and Hayley - and headed off towards the condos.

Dumbfounded by the suddenness of her declaration Justin absently slipped the engagement ring into his pocket. Looking around the gusts a half dazed half angry look on his face. Roused from this bu the Quick departure by Shadow and several Pilots. Half instinctively half confused Justin trailed after them


---->>> To Matterhorn Condo.
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    In the cover of darkness civilian food businesses from fleet ships set up on the beach with other vendors bearing souvenirs from fleet battles and alien weapons found in salvage, claws from bugs and lizards, feathers from avians, ship models etc.  the scrapers have been busy building hard credit operated simulators.  Several cargo containers are wired to be video arcades.   One was even set up for virtual infantry combat with VR visors and gloves.

    Several containers had LG01 hover bikes where a wrist band would clamp over the riders credit chip and the bike would start for only them.

    People pitched in to help each other set up, C-B Mechs helped shift the heavy containers and acted as security.  The locals would waken to a celebration.  There was even talk of designing some simple carnival rides, shooter games, and ring tosses for next time.

    The budding carnival was set.  The next day would be busy.

    Missy loaded the Hermes bikes and headed for the condo.
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-----> From Condos

Zob cruised around the Lowers for what seemed like forever enjoying the artificial wind on his face as he took in the sights most of the businesses were closed due to how late at night it was except for a small convenience store in which he swooped down with his bike to get himself a cup of coffee and a small pack of donuts to go.

After a few moments he finished his business at the corner store and got back on his bike and took off once again and found a good spot on top of a building overlooking a clear area where the sun would rise, when he got there he powered down and got comfortable next to his bike and looked out at the stars, 'Melia... i wish you were back here with me and Orria and things could be as they were...' he thought to himself as he took a sip of his coffee and thought about the kiss from Roo the day before and the hug earlier in the evening the stress finally breaking him down and making him vulnerable as a few tears escaped his eyes and fell into his coffee it was gonna be a long night...

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Zob slept fairly well and uninterrupted all things considered given that he slept next to a hover bike all night, the night away really helped clear his mind by the time he would get back to the Condo breakfast would be over so instead he decided to dine in one of the local places for breakfast instead.

He brushed off his coat and powered on the bike and took off back down to street level before finding a place to park next to what passed for a diner and made his way inside and placed a big order for french toast and sausages with a side of coffee before taking a seat at one of the booths.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:22, Wed 19 Jan 2022.

  Zob found a  nice  place, a bit  further into the  lowers, there was still some haze in the  air from the fires  a few hours  before.

  the few  people who were  there, perhaps on thier way to work, looked at him. The waitress brought the  food over..you're that guy from the hermes ..Right...?

Zob didn't pay the other people in there any attention but he certainly understood why they would stop and stare, when his food showed up and placed on the table he gave a small smile, "Yeah I'm that guy from the Hermes" he responded to her letting him get scanned for the meal.
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Relocated to Beach thread
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 She smiled and said....you guys  do good things.....its become a phrase here, Admiral Van Ros uses...when she gives her  speeches...she wants Matterhorn to 'be like the Hermes"

Zob nodded with a smile, "We do our best Ms, bit by bit the Black will become a safer place" he fished inside the inside pocket and placed down a small wad of paper creds equaling 250 and gave it to her, "Speaking of good things here is your tip"
This message was last edited by the player at 23:28, Wed 19 Jan 2022.

  her mouth dropped open as she saw the Money....But Sir!..that's too much! i don't think i make that much in dips a week !

Zob insisted she take it and with a grin he responded, "You said it yourself us Hermes people do good things, also charge everyone's meal that's currently in here to my account" he then turned to his food, "I best be getting a head start on this before it gets cold"

  The woman gave  Zob an Impulsive Hug, and  went  around  to tell the people  seated and eating that Zob was paying , she marketed thier  slips accordingly

   most of the people   waved or Nodded to Zob, by way of thanks...a few others  looked a bit embarrassed that  he  had done this for them

Zob turned his full attention afterwards to his food enjoying that he was getting a full blown breakfast, the LC's breakfast was great and all but it wasn't exactly filling and his metabolism was changing causing him to need to eat more.

Upon finishing the food and draining his coffee he headed out the door after covering the establishments tab and hopped on his bike taking off to the beach.

---> To Matterhorn Beach

<=== from Matterhorn; beach

Nikki and Mitch were zipping about the station.  One good thing were no bugs to hit you in the face like on Earth (Sol-3 for the aliens there).  "So, again were we going?  Bar, hotel, illegal vehicle racing, posh meal?" she smiled as her current dark auburn and deep blue tinged hair streaming behind her.

  Mitch shrugged....your call?  I good with anything... hey , Look at those guys? I wonder  where they think they are headed..

 Mitch's Nod showed a group of  6  Browncoatsb walkign dwon the shore  road...in the general direction to the beach party.

Nikki pulled out her comm and used the photo ability and snapped a couple "Calling Shadow and Roy.  Those clowns look over dressed for the beach" She called the beach first and sent copy of her photos "SM, possible trouble Spotted 6 browncoats headed to the beach...looks like trouble headed your way"
Then called Shadow not knowing he is not there "Shadow.  Nikki here got some browncoats headed to the beach in full brown coat gear." she also sent phot pic copies.

"Mitch lets look about for others.  Got a feeling they are just a group of them and other are about, possibly snipers"
This message was lightly edited by the player at 03:24, Thu 03 Feb 2022.

——> Matterhorn Beach

Upon their arrival back at the condo they would head for their room and quickly change out of their swimwear and into something a little more suitable for a night out on the town with Izzy opting for the classic “little black dress” and matching 3” heels before then applying a little light makeup.

Once they were both ready, with Izzy unable to stop herself from peeking as Lizzy changed, Izzy would call a cab and would open the door for Lizzy before getting in herself ”hi there, can you recommend anywhere good to eat?” Izzy would ask having never been to Matterhorn before ”anything in particular you fancy tonight babe?” she would then ask Lizzy in order to get her opinion on the choice of restaurant they went to.

---->>>>> From Matterhorn Beach

 Once they got back to the Condo Lizzy undid her skimpy bikini, and then put on sexy Burian red lace lingerie, and then she got out her lowcut red Burian dress, got some 3" heels, and also did her makeup.

 Lizzy smiled when she was done and her and Izzy headed downstairs as Izzy called a cab. When Izzy opened the door for her, she smiled and gave Izzy a kiss as she got into the cab. Izzy asked the cab driver for a good place to eat, then Izzy asked her if she wanted anything particular. Lizzy responded, " No I am hungry for whatever, as long as it is good food, I am great with that, and a good atmosphere."

 The Cab driver, a Human,looked at them...Depends  on what food  you like..  there's Human food, like  the Sol system?..You got  alien food from different  systems, and you got fast foods  of Both types.

 ...........................

  Mitch circled  around ...he didn't  see anyone, but heck? if they were snipers? he wouldn't...