In reply to Gargoyle (msg # 172):

Once things had settled and Silas was gone he looked to nick realizing it was nearing that time for their dinner with the commander.  "If your going to take care of Skyrah me and Michelle have to take off here shortly.  If not we'll get her back to her quarters now before were late." he said motioning for Michelle to follow as he got up from his seat.

Turning to joker he said "thanks for the drinks"

@ Kaarle - It would be my pleasure to make sure she gets back. My team and I have some minor work to her veritech, And I'll take her back on my way back to the Hanger. With that he stands up and extends his hand to Skyrah. "May I offer to be your stabilizer for the walk back?"

  Joker Smiles It was well worth every penny he says as he looks at Skyrah.

Mirage stands with Joker, smiling as well.

"I will help as well, she's my roommate.

She pulls out her tablet a moment and smiles.

"My hold baggage is here, you know what won't fit in the Veritech?  I think I am going to find a spot to enjoy that after."

Xavier wakes up, with Sillia in his arms the next day. Kitten he says softly, its time to wake up, we've got to go to PT.


He sees a light flash on his tablet, so he picks it up with his free hand, reads the message from Cerise stating that everybody including Aravae were to report to the Marcus Antonius after P.T. this morning.
He also reads the  next message that she sent, oh crap we might be in trouble for this one. Noting that they didn't report to the enlisted lounge at 2200, he thinks back what where we doing at that time. A big smile crosses his face.

Xavier speaks a little bit louder, Kitten, wake up hun, P.T. then the Marcus Antonius for a little bit with Aravae. and we need to apologize for not going to the enlisted lounge at 2200 last night, we have been indisposed.

Kaarle nods to Nick and responds to the group.  "Thanks again Joker and team, everyone have a good night"

With that him and Michelle make their exit...

"I'll be okay, sir. I promise." Skyrah says to Kaarle as him and Michelle turn to leave.

Then she looked over to Nick, and offered him a small smile. "...I'm sorry." She really did feel bad, it seemed. "....anyway, I'm ready to go I guess." She said to Nick and Mirage as she stood up, standing a full 5' tall it was no wonder she got drunk quickly. Still she seemed to be handling it a bit better then the new guy even with her small size.
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Mirage helps drive Skyrah home, she's short for a Zentradi female at only about 5'6", and while looking slim has a fair amount of whipcord muscle.

"Ok Pixie Stick, You got top bunk.  Think you can make it up there, or do I need to swap bunks for the night with you?"

  She rolls over; "Why do you think your the only one who wakes to that stupid alarm? Just because I like laying next to my big strong studly man does not mean I am not awake."

  With that she gets up dresses kisses Xavier one more time before placing her mask on. She offers Xavier her hand so they can walk hand in hand to the gym.

  Michelle takes Kaarle's hand and follows his lead to the exist. She is smiling feeling just a little warm from the drinks she had without realizing the amount of alcohol she had actually consumed.

  She is excited at the dinner prepped for her by the commanders personal Chef. She give a nervous look at Kaarle when the Chef's aid begins to say something which was not suppose to be spoken in front of Kaarle. But once the Commander has dealt with it and dinner continued she enjoyed two more glasses of the Peryton berry wine that was served with dinner.

  The walk with the commander and his guest for the evening to the now closed off observation deck felt like she was in Heaven. She watched nervously as Kaarle and the Commander walked to the other side and chatted, Despite being scared out of her mind she tries her best to make small talk with the commanders guest.

  But the best part of the evening was when they were left to alone in the Observation deck to stare out at the stars and planet below while she held onto him heads resting next to each other. When he realized she was beginning to feel the full effects of all the drinks she had. She was happy when he lead her back to their quarters, but slightly sad.

  With the slap to the butt she jump and climbed into bed. It felt great to feel his strong arms pulling her tight to his own body. She snuggled back into him as tight as she possibly could. As she used his arm as a pillow as he spooned her she whispered; "I'm not a freak. He wants m...." she did not get to complete that final thought and tell him she loved him.


  Several hours later she wakes with a startle; "No", her eyes opened wide as she takes in the situation catching her breath. She stretches her arms as best she can and then rolls over. So that she can see him sleeping there, his face illuminated by the little light on the other side of the room. He moves and lightly kisses him on the lips, whispering "I love you." before laying her head back down on his arm allowing herself to drift back off to sleep once more feeling safe with him there to protect her.

Skyrah & Mirage
  Joker keeps Delta from stepping in to close making sure that she did not interfere with the two interaction. with a nod and a look. He allowed Skyrah and Nick to walk ahead of them.

  Nick is careful not to damage the image he was borrowing from Skyrah.He walks with her back to her quarters not paying attention to the other. "You owe me a date" he says with a smile. "Well Thank you for letting me walk you back. But I really do need to get back to your veritech, I have my crew pulling a double to get it ready."

  Joker gives Mirage a smile, "I think they have something going on there. I know the next couple weeks are gonna be busy especially since we will be on different ships. But on your down time sometime this week. You should come to the MA and let me buy you a actual dinner in a restaurant. Bring something that is not a uniform. Let your hair down and have some fun. But like Nick here I need to get to the hanger and meet up with my squadron and get to the MA."

  With that both the Men head off to the hanger.

  Thirteen You and Aravae finish you meals and draft up a basic workout program. before it finally becomes apparent you are both tired.

  You find yourself in the backseat in a car. It seems good at the beginning with a teenage girl and a full grown woman driving. You know them them, you feel happy until you hear the screams. The car is flipping and falling glass is going everywhere. the screams stop your hanging upside down.
  There are field ablaze, explosions all around you. screams of teammates and friends abound. your screaming ring in your ears as you feel pain in your chest.

  Suddenly your filled with warmth, Your little, giggling as the teenage girl is holding you. "Its ok, I got you. Sissy is not gonna let anything happen to you. Come on we are going on vacation." Then you hear trouble breathing and; "its ok. Its just a dream." though it sound rasping. Your eyes open suddenly, someone is grabbing at you, they're hands feel different. You swing in self defense only to realize who you actually hit when you hear her sobbing, I'm sorry.. you were screaming... I'm sorry.... Aravae is holding the side of her face.


  The others in the room tell you two to be quiet.

Keeping a little space, she smiles to Joker.

"Sure, I would be honored.  I have more than uniforms, I am.. cultured."  She chuckles, shakes her head.  "That girl and I need to spend a little time getting to know each other, but I guess it can wait."

She sighs, walks along watching.  "I'll have to find a good place to play guitar around here."

"I'm not a pixie stick...  I can put most anyone on this ship on the floor." She said, boasting. Of course Joker would know that to be true considering he had some GenKids in his squad. "...not stealing my bottom bunk...  ...I'm A bunk, A bunk is bottom." Skyrah said as she pointed to the name plates, but she also chuckled a bit. She knew regulations. "Plus, my stuffs already on the shelf on it. I mean in it..."



She managed a smile to Nick we he thanked her. "I know, a proper date. I promise." She said quietly, though a bit nervously. She did wobble a bit but still remained pretty steady on her feet. "They need sleep too..." She said, nodding once. Then she looked at him for several long moments with the eyes of hers.
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@ Skyrah - Nick smiles. "Reader, were engineers doubles are not an option when a ship is not working.  Well I need to go, See you soon." With a quick wave as he and joker run off. Leaving you and Delta to figure out your bunks.

OOC:  My bad, I read that wrong when it was posted.  Mirage prefers top bunk anyway.

"Worry about if you can put me on my ass in the morning, sunshine."

Dreams were not something that were common to Thirteen. His training and development did not really encourage that. The entire experience was very disorientating to him. It all felt so familiar yet impossible. Things got more and more intense until, suddenly, he awoke.

As the daze of being sleep began to wear off Thirteen looked at Avarae and the quickly developing bruise on her cheek. He turns his gaze at his hand with a look of horror. His hand begins to shake and tears form as his mind struggles to process what has happened.

Completely confused by the storm of emotions going through his mind Thirteen's jumps out of his bed and backs away to a corner of the room, away from Avarae. He sat on the ground and held his head trying to come to grips with what happening.


  GM Note: Gaurdians are covered in fur. the impact spot is swelling.
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@ Thirteen - Aravae seeing his reaction knew instantly it was not his fault. She could feel his emotions screaming. She is looking at you as she begins to crawl to you and does not stop. "Thirteen, Look at me. Look into my eyes and take my hands she says as she kneels in-front of him, her voice and tones soft with a hint of sweetness. Her breathing is control as she takes your hands. Even as you fight her the moment she touches you, your fill with a warming calmness. "Look, Its not bad, its almost gone." Indeed you see the swelling going down. It's okay Thirteen. Everything is gonna be okay.  With that she hugs you and you grow tired as she holds you.

  When you wake up she is wearing her reebreather, but the pack is sitting between you as if someone else put it over her. She is still hugging you as you wake before she does.


  Everyone - You wake to your alarms Pt is waiting. Aravae follows Thirteen having changed into her own workout cloths. Franklin gives you all the morning run down giving Aravae a questioning look before giving his nod of approval. As before Michelle is ordered to do twice the amount as the rest of the group. After your run you have twenty minutes of calisthenics followed by hand to hand combat drills. He look at Lt. Cerise; "Ma'am as we are not using combat armor or mecha, Ill need you to just watch from the side lines." Aravae sits next to Cerise. giving side way glances while acting as Thirteens personal Cheerleader. Which does not go unnoticed but no one dares says anything as Franklin gives them a mean look.
  When your morning PT is finished Sgt. Franklin Dismisses you for morning chow and showers reminding everyone that he'd see them bright and early.

  After Pt. Wraith Squad is formed up by Kaarle for his quick meeting. (I will leave this to him to post)

  Once you have all had a chance to shower and eat you make your way to the hanger. Your right to the Marcus Antonius is waiting for you, an alpha attached to a beta transport.  Once your on board your transported to the MA hanger.

  You are allowed civilian clothing for this outing. one post to close this thread until return flight.

Thirteen slowly wakes up in the morning and sees Aravae sleeping beside him. He gently brushes the fur on her cheek to see that there was no damage there. He remembered though and it made him feel guilty. He remembered other things as well. Nothing concrete, just flashes but also more than he did before. He stealthy left her hug, allowing her to sleep some more while he went to shower... and think.

After getting ready he left with Avarae for their training. He was not particularly talkative and hit the exercise that morning hard, using the opportunity to get a fresh amount of emotion out of his system. He worked even harder than he did the night before as he wanted to be sure he got most of it out of his system before the sparing. He did not want to be hurting anyone else.

After finishing he quietly makes his way to breakfast not making much eye contact with anymore.

  Sillia is happy to see Sgt. Franklin allowing Aravae to join in. Despite the distance Thirteen seems to be trying to Keep she smiled at how her little sister kept after him.

  She on the other hand kept pace with Michelle still feeling guilty about her punishment. She goes through all the training and feeling good about it afterwards. A course she dragged Xavier with her on most of the morning. But she decided she give the two kids some space. there was indeed something strange about their auras. but she had not figured it out yet.

  Once she showered and was ready to go she dressed in her Capri's and light blouse. before making her way to the Hanger bay to head to the MA. She waits on Xavier where needed.

Korvan, Matt, Iphigenia, Severian meet up for PT, get their chow and shower before getting changed into their civilian cloths and meet up with the group on the flight deck.

  Aravae changes into a blue dress with a white sash type belt. While she continues to stay near Thirteen.  But is very social to anyone who is willing to chat. However she is still giving Cerise side glances.

  Waking next to Kaarle felt so right. She stared at him as he slept not willing to wake him. Her arms ached but she loved the feeling of waking next to him. When he he finally wakes she makes a show of getting dressed. She walks with him to PT and tries as hard as she can to bring pride to her squadron.

  After Pt She sits and eats her breakfast with a smile. But with a quick shower she puts a skirt on along with one of Kaarles t shirts. She waits for Kaarle to escorts her to the flight deck.

  She makes light conversation with Aravae, and the other girls of the group.

In reply to Michelle Grey (msg # 192):
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After PT has completed

Kaarle waited for everyone who wasn't part of his squad to clear out before starting his little meeting.  He stood there looking at them, still sweaty from the workout and a bit uneasy shifting his weight from one foot to the next.

Once the room was clear he says to them.  "So we haven't had a meeting like this before however after everything that happened yesterday it's clear that it has been long overdue."

Gaining some confidence as he set the tone he looked at each on of them, they were standing to attention, and he wasn't about to let them be at ease for this since it had to sink in the seriousness of his message.

"During yesterday's training I was happy to see everyone working together to win the competition between our team and Joker's team, I believe this has helped set the stage for what I feel should be obvious for everyone... That Wraith Squadron isn't one to be fucked with." he said still filled with pride over the outcome.

"You each did your job and you did it well and I thank you for that, now moving on from that we need to clear the air about the events in the hangar" he said as he stepped in front of Silas.

"Your conduct yesterday was out of line, of that we are all clear.  However so was mine and Skyrah's..." he said as he turned to look at his EXO.

"This isn't marine bootcamp, things are handled differently on board ship and I apologize for letting things escalate the way they did." he said turning back to look at Silas before stepping back to his original position.  "With that out of the way lets get to the real point of this meeting" he continued his voice growing stern.

"The fuckery stops NOW!" he snapped as he looked at each and every one of them.

"Lets get something straight, both Michelle and Skyrah don't have the luxury of being reassigned or court-martialed, any continued bullshit and it's likely they will be executed and replaced" he said coldly hoping that reality would sink in for his newest recruits.

"This means that when on duty I expect you to keep your god damn mouths shut about bullshit in front of the other crew members." he said looking directly at Skyrah and Mirage  "If you have a disagreement that's fine, or want to get in a pissing match about who's right or wrong go for it, just save it for later behind closed doors." he said clearly frustrated over the lack of discipline.  "Everything we say and do is under a microscope now, we can't give anyone anymore excuses to shit can this entire team" a genuine look of worry crossing his face as he struggles to maintain composure.

"And if you don't think I'm serious, feel free to ask them yourselves what happens when someone gets quote unquote retired because command thinks they are flawed or have outlived their usefulness..." he continued

He stood straight to attention realizing he needed to be in control of himself and be strong here saying "Now I'm as much responsible for things getting to this point as anyone else, and I will be doing my best going forward to keep my emotions in check and to follow orders, I expect all of you will do the same.  Additionally if there is ever any confusion about your responsibilities and orders please come to me for clarification.  Those sort of things should be coming directly from myself since I'm your CO, I will be having a talk with Lieutenant Cerise regarding the chain of command in this respect since it was painfully clear last night when I was left out of certain discussions that I should have been involved in..." he said referencing Cerise and Skyrah's talk as he looked at her.


"Now then..." he said clearing his voice and stepping forward again finding his confidence as he walked slowly in front of them looking each in the eyes as he spoke.

"So were all clear on this, this is Wraith Squadron, we are supposed to be the best of the best.  So lets start acting like it.  When people look at us I want them to do so with pride and jealousy, not bitterness and contempt.  Make no mistake we are fighting for the survival of the human race here, and even though none of you may share ideals on this matter, let me be clear, while under my command your asses are mine... My ideals are now your ideals, my success is now your success...and my failures are now your failures." he concluded as he ended his walk standing before them now.

"Having said all that, get yourselves cleaned up and lets go have some fun.  Dismissed..." he said with a smile as he looked over at Michelle.

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After the meeting.

Kaarle enjoys his breakfast with Michelle not really saying anything, he was too excited about the day, his team needed this more then anything.  Once back at their room he threw on jeans and a t-shirt, smiling as Michelle took one of his for herself.  He put on plain black ball cap and on they went to the flight deck.

  When Kaarle is finished. Michelle replies with "Yes Sir." that he knew she understood.

  As she walks back to the room with Kaarle she whispers in his ear;

Cerise works herself as hard as she can at PT; making a special point to treat Franklin formally, and as if she were a private. This administrative punishment was quite lenient, and she wanted to make sure that the CMDR did not regret his decision to give it. When asked to sit out the sparring, Cerise did so. She did notice Aravae watching her, however. Later on, she addresses it with Aravae: "I have noticed that you've been... examining me. If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Are you wondering why Sgt. Franklin had me sit out the sparring practice?"

As for what she wears for her "civvies," Cerise has little choice; Spherians do not normally wear clothes, so it is a uniform, or nothing. She brings along her service dress uniform in a backpack, but is otherwise only dressed in accessories; a belt, a necklace, etc. Obviously she likes crystals and gemstones, since everything adorning her has some sort of them on it; mostly relatively inexpensive crystals and semi-precious stones.

Once everyone is aboard to transport beta, Cerise addresses the group; "Our mission for today is twofold; priority one is to have fun. Priority two is to get to know each other better and learn to trust in each other. To that end, please attend the group rendezvous that I have scheduled during the day; there's one in the morning, group lunch, and one in the afternoon. The morning and afternoon meetings should take no more than 30 minutes each, and, I hope, they should be fun. The rest of the day; please try to enjoy yourselves and build up your friendships!"

Thirteen quietly eats then gets into uniform for the trip. He boards the transport and takes a seat. As he listens to Cerise he looks completely lost by their objective in this mission.

Mirage is energetic and participates well at PT, embracing it rather than treating it as a chore.  She's the kind of person that enjoys cadences and such as well.

She showers and changes into a pair of capris, a light green top, and sneakers.