“Look at him basking in the attention he’s getting. You would think I haven’t been lavishing it on him since we rescued him.” The Vampic woman said with a smile as she reached down to scratch under his chin.

  Sneak    got brave  enough to put her hand on the  beasties    side  and   scratched a bit...I was  like that with  chocolate?... one time, we found a crate of Chocolate bars that were  going  to the  fleet, but  the   truck was  highjacked  and crashed to the steam.. the  big guns got there  first and  took   weapons  and stuff , but  we Found a Crate?... we  divvied it up so we each had a couple bars.... never  saw another one.. but  I bet i could eat them forever if there was enough to go around.

  Jax  smiled.....Remember  that onbe  with the  Cherry juice in it?

 ..yes  i do!.. and you took one  bite, and let me have the rest of the bar...I felt  Guilty..but i couldn't stop!

 Gregor  stood up on his hind legs   and  Grabbed  Mortica's    Fingers   and Pulled  he rhand  down as he laid there  waiting for  more  pets...his eyes  shifting to every voice that talked.

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   Will  said  quietly,..Then sleep?.. we have  the rest of the  day down here, and ..maybe a few hours in the morning...

 ........................

 Flores   sat down by Beth  water   fell on Beth from her  hair, and Beth said,..don't be gettign me wet.. i'm starting to feel nice and  warm now..

 Hack looked mildly suprised  when  Commander  Si handed him lotion.Really?

 If  an Ensign can get pampered..so can a Commander....

  There was a slight   Chuckle  and  Hack coated away...

  Shadow Got Up,..I guess i better check on Larry?  see home many people he ate.... That big guy is lucky Larry didn't see him knock down Shade..   he Got up  to move  down the  shore  towards  LArry, who  seemed to have found a  job as a Divign board  for  Mara, Eckles  and Frans..it would be notcied, that he wouldn't let the  'none Hermes' guys who were there on his back.

Mortica laughed as Gregor pulled her hand down and scratched around his ears and under his chin. As she pet her little attention hound she gave Dana a quick ‘come hither’ head wave. “Can you see if the food stall has chocolate. If they do get some for all of the kids.”

  Dana  Nodded,..I'm sure  they do, Ma'am....  They like to make Creds...

 Dana    Took a head  Count  of  all the Kids... when she returned,, she had one  for  everyone, as well as   Orria  and   Haley

 She gave the Bag to Mortica  and said,..They are chilled, so they wouldn't melt.. I just  go straight up chocolate, no nuts  or  anything.

"Thank you, Dana. All right everyone. I have a treat for you," Mortica said, giving Gregor one last scratch before she started reaching into the bag and handing out chocolate to all of the kids. "Everyone gets some. Eat and enjoy."

When the bag was empty she went back to petting Gregor.

 Dana  took the  two  candy BArs  over   for Orria  and  Haley, Lt  Mortica  sent these over, she bought  all of the children a  Candy Bar...

 Orria Looked  surprised... and she waved ay  Mortica… Melia did as well.

 The  Kids  went  Crazy ( much to Gregor's dismay, as they  were more  worried  about the  Chocolate then the  little Larg.. He  Moved   a bit closer  back towards  Mortica.

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 Larry   pranced  through the  water  to Shadow,  thumping   up  Splashes..

 ..SHADOW!.. we we're Havign fun! Mara shouted...

 ..you wanna keep playing?

 Larry bounced in the water...

  Ok.. don'[t  eat anyone , unless i tell you!

 alot of the 'non-hermes' folks  gave Shadow n a odd look, the  guy that had been hitting on Frans  asked,..he's kidding..right?

 Frans just have a sly  smile and a shrug of her shoulders.

"Maybe a little nap wouldn't hurt?...it was a long night after all... and I didn't sleep that well" she replied in the same dreamy voice as she justified, at least in her mind, why taking a quick nap on the beach was a good idea. Upon hearing the Commanders comment she would softly chuckle, not even bothering to open her eyes as she replied "The Ensign highly recommends the pampering Ma'am" before slowly beginning to drift away. Just a quick nap...

Mortica waved back at Orria and Melia before watching the children and their excitement over the chocolate. She picked up Gregor and snuggled him in close, her cheek resting on his. Part of her was extremely happy to give the children this chance for something nice whilst another part was upset at how little they had and how hard their lives had been to this point that a chocolate bar evoked such a response.

"This is why I fight, Gregor. So little ones like you and these children can have a better life. This is why I won't stop."

   Gregor's  tongue  licked on to Mortica's nose.  His   tail swinging in the air. One  quiet little Boy sat with his candybar, takign tiny  nibbles   to make it last, one a tear  went  down his cheek.

 Sneak  said in a stern Voice, that all the kids  turned to,..Don't  try to save it!..it  will melt  and you'll miss out... eat it..before it melts..

 the one little  girl  said,..but then it will be gone!

 Jax  spoke up,..yeah!..but it will be gone in your tummy.. if it melts.. you'll miss some of it..

 the Kids  sat down, taking small  bites, now the mission was clear.. eat it,, ebfore it melted...but make it last!

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  the Commander  gave a  soft , musical laugh, before  Slipping into  a nap of her own.  Hack Layed Back.....So LC... Plans  for to night?

 ..Just hanging at the Condo..might take a drive..I dunno... Just unwind...

Mortica snuggled closer with Gregor and gave him a kiss on the nose before she noticed the crying boy. "Come here little one, tell me what's wrong?" She held a hand out to him.

Teela was lying on her stomach letting her wings dry when talk of pampering came up. "If anyone wants to pamper me they're more than welcome." She said in a lazy voice.

   The Boy held up his  1/4 eaten Candy..he  didn't  move as another   tear rolled  down his cheek,mommy..gave me candybar..when i was good... the man who tooked me.. said  i was real bad, so i don't have mommy or candy... now.. I have... he looks at Mortica,..candy..but no mommy..

 he took another  tiny Nibble

  Jax  knelt by him...i told you , Roll.... they  are the bad  people...

 Roll  just kept looking around, as Jax    gave him a pat on the back.

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   Shadow chuckled  as  Teela  Commented,..I already Oiled up two chicks...

 ..yeah?  I did mine..so....

  Hack   smiled,.. Do9n;t  think it  would  be wise   for  Admirals  to be oiling up Ensigns...

 Flores  Piped up,..Its ok to toss them around the surf though!

 ..aye?.. LT  Flores... combat training is allowed..

 Shade  was goign back  and  forth  with his   cup to get the  little girls  water for the moat.

Mortica moved closer to him and sat down in the sand with Gregor cradled in one arm. She reached out and wiped the boy's tears away. "You are not bad, Roll. Not at all. And we are going to do everything we can to find your mommy, I promise."

She pulled him into her lap, put her other arm around him and kissed the top of his head. "Everything we can and the bad man who took you will never take anyone again. We took care of him and the other bad people. So you sit here and enjoy your candy because I know we're already looking for her." She told him, trying not to cry at how sad the boy was.

  Jax  looked at Mortica , and  give a lsight  shake of his ehad, he almost mouthed somehting, Buy Roll Looked Up and  asked Jax  If he wanted a bite.

  ..no buddy, that one's all yours.. we don't have to share this  time.. I'm almost done..see? he Held  up    the last  rows  of  his candy bar.

   Rolls   nodded a couple times in a jerky Motion. Gregor looked a bit jealous  that  Roll was  sitting on her  lap., But then started to watch the other kids.

 every one  of them treated the candybar like it might be   the last thing they ever ate.. eating  each bite  slowly..well..not  as slow as Roll..by slowly

"I believe humans have a saying about the third time being the charm, LC. Want to make it three...chicks?" She asked, eyes still closed. "I don't think it would be wise for married Admirals to be oiling up Ensigns, sir. Especially when your wife is an Angel given we're known for being short on temper and very strong."

  Stefi  came over Just as   Sadow was  goign toi reach for the  oil...hey?  Warlord... come  see these  kids?.. The Vampic is makign friends..but... they are still pretty sad?

  ..and?....You want to bring a  guy who kills   people  for a Living   to cheer them up?

  She   Motions  for him like a school kid,..you are Kray fucking  Shadow.. the  biggest bad  the   ESN has..or so PR tells  folks.. so?.. Pretend you are.. lets go..

  Dragging the LC over to the Kids, Stefi says,..Alright.. who all know, who this is!

 The Kids  Looked  up a few of them said, "The Guy who let  us  eat and stay at his place!"

 Shadow gave a  wry, upturned  smile at  Stefi  who  tried not to laugh.

 ..This is LC, Kray Shadow...of the ESN Hermes..

  the  kids  looked ay Him

 "..Hey!.. You KNow  Lt Frans.."

 ..yeah..But...

 " You're  the Little Robot  guy's  dad! "

 " well..he's not a …"

 Jax  said..."  You play  Football!"

 ..You Bet I Do, I...

 " This  Must be  Dana!.. She's really great!.."  other kids pointed at Dana now

 The Kids  were  all chattering again, eating what's  left of  thier candy bars.. Roll   was looking around..Gregor  just gave  up  and put  his head in the nook of Mortica's  arm.

 Dana  was talking to them about football and the Rec Dec...

  Stefi  gave Shadow a wink  and let go of his   Arm.

 Shadow   ran a Hand through His  hair as Stefi waved him off.... as he   walked a bit then  stopped to watch Larry's  New trick.. Lifting up one of  the pilots, on his head  as he stood on his  back legs in the water, and   they Flipped  off into the deeper  water, Like a  Dino-iving board.
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Zob was starting to get a tad bit hungry, "I do like the weapons especially the sidearm, i am curious what you will come up with next time we come around" he had only a few hours before he would return to the hermes and a little time in the sun would be nice.

(Flex)
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"Do you want to go and meet Shadow, Roll?" Mortica asked the little boy. "Go and introduce yourself to him, he would love to meet you." She gave him a little squeeze before moving her arm so he could get up if he wanted. She looked at Jax and nodded at him, motioning him over as she cradled Gregor in both arms again.

"You wanted to tell me something about Roll?"

  Roll  walked up to  Shadow.. he had    the last row of his candy bar and Held  It up to him.

  There was a  soft smile, he held his arms  out   and Roll raised his , Shadow Picked him up...you want a Bite?

 ..no thanks  Buddy.. so?..What's your Name...

 Roll  nodded and  took another  nibble,..I am Roll?.. That's   what they call me....Bad  men tooked me...

  yeah?.. well..  right now?.. in the Stem.. that bad place  where the  Bad men  were sending  little kid?.. is  all shot up... other kids   are going to Med  tech on the station?...Now?.. there's gonna be bad guys... But.. we try to make sure, there are less of them...

 ..they white lady said  they might  find my Mommy?

 well..this chip...  he tapped  the  kid s  wrist...that has your name.. and   they can trace that to your mommy and Daddy..and see if  we can find them..now?.. its hard.. but ifn they can't  fine  them.. you'll go to a place  that has  Sun, grass..animals  real Sky..wind... all kinds of stuff...and there  will be   a Mommy and Daddy  who  will be waiting for you..

 the   kid looked  down.....even if   i'm bad...

  Shadow  chuckled  and the   kid  looked up with a tilted head,now?...  I dunno about bad?... Bad  guys think i am bad..good  guys  think i am good... so?..if a Bad  Guy says you're bad.... he looked   at him with his eyebrows  raised...

   Rolls  eyes   opened  wide.. and he said,..I"M GOOD!  and he Hugged   Shadow hard  around the  neck ......now you got it !...smart too?..That's what bad guys are scared of..did you know that?.. Good Guys who are  smart!

 Roll was  LAughing  now  and wiggling,  ..can i go back?

 .. You bet buddy.. go...  and Roll ran off towards the kids all excited.

 Frans,  Stood there with her  arms  crossed and a big Grin... Eckles  leaned on her one shoulder  grinning.. and Mara  had her  head  on  Fran's other shoulder looking  at Shadow..

 what?

 ..I dunno Shadow.. I think the beach is  getting  full of   Ladies who wanna have your baby.. and the three started  to laugh,

 Shadow threw up his hand s and  headed to the drink stall

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  Jax  Knelt  down  while all the Fuss  was going on with Dana.....well... I was there when they brought Roll in, he was supposed to go to that place in the Stem? I got him to carry a box  for me, then took him to the other gang, so Sneak could  hide him.. but his Mom?...she went into a transport... don't know  where se went.. but i'll tell you this... the  compound she was shipped out of?.. there is only two places   they go....one was  some asteroid place.. Hillite place?.. I dunno for names ..the other  one... well... they went to Vampic  space...the Dad was liked  on board one of the  Alpha  Fleet's  ships  during the big battel.. he was a   MArine…Now?.. He knows the Dad is gone...and some of us?  we got sold, by our parents... or abandoned....Roll..His Mom wanted him.. Jax   just shrugged an gave a slight smile.

 they could hear a   happy  Roll running through the Sand.. I'M GOOD... I'M GOOD!!
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   Joseph almost falls over laughing "Stefi," He gasps, trying not to let shadow hear "I got that on recording, including youre conversation to get him over here.  We need to carefully edit this for a PR video.  Then loosely edit it for a laugh track on the rec deck."

    The smile went off his face when he saw Roll walk up to shadow. "I might have to enhance this off a lipsink program but this may be important."

    His laptop catches bits and peices of the sound but it's enough to get the jist...Joseph is speechless as he hears the conversation.  He just quietly boxes the file, sebds it to sec and purges it from his computer.  "Sometimes words can have a lot of power."  He says by way of explaination.

"So his father is dead, killed in combat and his mother may have been sent to Vampic space." She shook her head and was very glad she had on dark sunglasses as she knew her eyes were turning crimson. "Do you know his mother's name? I may be able to do something if she was sent to Vampic space."

  ,,,Lady?... I'm just a Kid...maybe a bit  smarter  then the   slaver guys bthiught..but that's it?.. For every  kid  like Roll me and Sneak saved.. 5  got pushed through  when i wasn;t around..so... Roll was  damn lucky..i guess..

 Roll  came over.....Mr  Shadow said  I'm Good!... he says , if bad  guys  say you  are bad..it means you are good, 'cause they are afraid of  Good guys!

 Jax  Chuckled , Gregor  yawned  a bit    opened mouth  yawn.

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 Stefi   smiled a  bit,..its not what i thought?.. but it doesn't hurt to take the hotshotm  down a peg or two...

---------> From Weapons Factory

Zob took the closest taxi back to the Etna Star and instructed the driver to drop him near the private beach area but not close enough where it would disturb anybody.

Once he paid the driver he stepped out and made his way down the beach, even if he was part of the crew he still felt a bit weird mingling with Humans and Angels he kept quiet as he got closer to the crew and took a seat near the waters edge after removing his shirt which showcased his light orange skin and huge as hell muscles which were marred in every single place imaginable with scars some from battle others torture.

ooc: just got home time to catch up
<<Flex>>

Haley nodded at the idea of a moat.  She remembered that castles had moats.  As they played and Orria spoke she understood that sadness.  "My Mamaw is gone too.  Some bad men kilt her and mosta my family.  I gotsa sister somewheres...just a bit bigger than me.  Some bad mens took her somewheres, haven't seen her since." Now she was a bit sad.  She over heard some of the kids they found talking about not having a mamma or daddy.  Made her think of her family.  She realized she was lucky, she did have a daddy.  He just wasn't there right now.  And...she had Nikki.  "You gots Shade and Melia, Mr. Shadow and ...Oh shoot I forgot her name....Lily? No, Leelee?" trying to recall the name "Still..They help take care of you.  Means they love you too"

After a bit Dana came over and gave both her and Orria a chocolate bar.  "Thank you ma'am." she said politely happy to get a whole chocolate bar.  When she found out it was from the new pale looking woman she tilted her head.  Still Melia and Orria waved and other kids seemed real happy, they got chocolate too.  She smiled and waved at her too, as a way to say thank you.

Haley looked at the castle then picked up one of the forms and filled it with a bit of the damp sand.  Her candy she carefully laid it on the blanket Orria and Melia had, to prevent sand getting in it for a moment.  She packed in the sand and then let it pop out on top making it a bit taller.  true the moat did not stay filled with water but you could tell where there had been some, and pretending was always fun.  After a few mor minutes Haley reached for her chocolate.  Still wrapped it was a bit soft, but not melted.  She gave a smile as Shade came over "Wanna to join us?  We're making a sand castle"

 Jax looked up towards the  grass area and said,..Is...is..That a Demon! his   voice  was  Hushed  as he  asked Mortica...

 meanwhile Roll  was  getting hugged  by Sneak

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  Orria watched Shade  bring up another   cup of water...yeah...lottsa  bad  people..they should stop making them..

  The  Verian  went  to teh garbage  can and picked up  a hotdog tray. after  washing it  in the water he brought it over to them. The  tore off the  fron, then carefully  tore  either r side of the  front.. then..gingerly.. slid the   carboards into  the sand.. then  showed the  girls how the thing car board  could  go up and down across the Moat

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  Shadow  looked up at the Metaglass.. E-1 was gone.. E-2  was goign the rother  way, and much further out.. the  sun  was  getting  lower.

 he w walked up  passed up  Zob,..hey?..Sick around, I'm gonna  order a Bunch of pizzas  and Hot dogs and burgers..

 he stopped  at the   food  Stall.. give your  Bosses a call.... send.. 20  large Pizzas...say...50 Hot Dogs , and  50 Burgers..to start..with Ketchupo..Mustard.. and  that greenish stuff Burains use  for ketchup.. He held out his wrist to get scanned.