(( use this thread  for  going  to 'fun stuff".  The other Bura  thread  will be for more serious  things, but  could be cross overs in both threads))

  The BU's   were landing, all over the Northen hemisphere  where  large  Cities  that hosted  the   Flag ships of the   Delta Fleet sections, and thus..thier   other ships..

 For the Hermes, those who were here before,  saw the  Lake  that was at the  far end of the  airfield.  with a   'Bavarian type'  town to the west. where People  could walk to, * about 2 miles) or   get a  ride in hover vans. For some it was a chance   to ride there Hover  Bikes.  The  LG  had a   tend  set up, renting out  Hover  Bikes  for  5 creds an hour.

 There were  constant  takes off  and landings  of  BUs  and shuttles.  on the near  side  of the town, a  Fair of  sorts  was going on... many types of beer  and  drinks were being sold,  the air  was full of   the smells of baked  bread and confections. Human influnece  was there as well, as ice Cream and Cpotton Candy  were  sold..

 games of skill, and  games of chance  were the order of the day as well.

   may  rides...again..influeanced  by humans, had many aliens  regretting sausages  and  pastires they had eaten

From Hermes Hangar bay===>

Nikki and Haley along with Mitch Got off the BU and were immediately hit with the smells of the provincial fair food.  Popcorn, pastries, a bit of manure, a tad burnt sugar smell of cotton candy...almost home.
Haley spoke excitedly "Smells like the Jefferson county fair back home" a big smile on her face.
"Stay within eyeshot, but if you get lost what's the drill?" also smiling but still cautious.
"Go and find a Hermite person, tell them who I am and to find you.  Don't wander off with strangers.  Stay in public" Haley replied.
"Okay lets use a bus.  easy on feet and arms" Nikki said headed that way.  "What do we do first? food, games, rides?"
practically all three said "FOOD!" then began laughing

Arriving at the fair drop off and getting off they found a juggler tossing 4 what looked like bowling pins in the air.  and a stand with hot fresh sweet popcorn.  Not in a bag but on the cob and then a stick to hold it by.  Haley pointed at that first.  getting up to the table Nikki held up 3 fingers and was asked which butter?  Plain, cinnamon, mesquite BBQ, spicy, or one from a Buran fruit that was kind of bacon-y flavored. Mitch asked for the Buran, Haley wanted plain, and Nikki shrugged and went for the BBQ.  Each cob was washed in that butter giving the popped kernels some color and a different taste.  Paying they moved on seeing a small corral or two with some goats, and a few similar creatures.  another larger corral with some cows and a posting for an auction for cows.  Then a main way with booths with chance games like knocking over some small milk cans, or popping balloons.  One you needed actual money chips to toss into various crockery like a coffee mug or glass saucer.  If you chip landed in it you got the piece plus another prize taped via not under it.  Another Nikki thought odd but also needed actual chips too called 'Rat Race'.  a big homemade wheel was spun and different colors placed with holed at the outer most.  The colors were also along the tables where the people were.  You put your coin on a color (the colors were the odds) and then in the wheels middle a covered cake cover was placed and then wheel gently spun and topper lifted, revealing a local mouse like creature who would run into a colored hole. that hole was the winner.  it looked like fun.  there were pony rides, a pig race, a small but still impressive Ferris wheel, wandering musicians.  A Buran or human now living on Bura dressed as a clown passing out balloons.  More food with caramel apples and candied Buran fruits, shaved ice of many flavors and ice cream.  corn dogs, fried chicken, a pavilion that housed some contest winners like 'best pie', blankets, largest carrot, and such. Another that had various animals from what looked like Buran kids farm raised and showed off.  An area near a small lake a dock was built and a few paddle boats could be rented that looked like water birds of Bura and Earth.  Some more Earth made were about too and popular to those never seen or been on one, such as a roller coaster and a sizzler that looked like an octopus.  The teenagers liked one that looked like a slingshot.  All this and Nikki, Mitch, and Haley were going to eat their way through it.  A few kids Haley remembered from the New York and other places as well.  When meeting they hugged and were excited to see each other again in person instead of over a commlink.
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”I’m pretty sure the LC has a condo where we all stay, he usually does anyway” Izzy said in answer to Maddy’s question as they walked up the ramp and took a seat on the transport next to Sam. After stowing her bag under her seat and strapping herself in she would find the pictures of her in the two dresses and lean over to show Sam, speaking in a low if excitable voice as she did so ”These are the two I’ve narrowed it down to, which do you think looks better?” she asked wanting her friend’s opinion. The first was a strapless dress that showed off a tasteful amount of cleavage and came with a pair white gloves that came up to her elbows, the second meanwhile had a high collar that hid most of her scarring with the sleeves and bodice made from a filmy, diaphanous material, with both dresses made from white Angel silk in simple yet elegant designs ”what do you think? Ooh pass Maddy my comms unit so she can see too, just don’t show Lizzy it’s meant to be a surprise” she said as transport took off and started taking them towards Bura.

 Sam smiled and replied, " If that doesn't happen, I have my quarters in the Palace, I bet I could get you rooms there. Plus, Burians are very wonderful and kind so if we need a place, they will help us out."

 Sam looks at the pics, smiles and knowing a thing or two about hiding scars, Sam didn't say anything she just pointed at the strapless showing more off one. Sam will keep the two pics away from Lizzy and show Madison the pics and see which one she likes better.

"Condo or the Burian palace?" Madison laughed. "I was thinking hotel, but sure. The condo would have to be awfully big, though." She leaned forward as far as the straps would let her so she could see Lizzy and Izzy. "And I'm sure the love-birds would want some private time."

"Ooooh!" Her eyes twinkled as she eagerly took the com to see the dress choices. It didn't take her long. "They're both so beautiful, but yes, definitely that one." She pointed to the strapless gown.

 Lizzy smiled and sat on the other side of Izzy against the bulkhead so she couldn't see the comm. Lizzy smiled that Izzy was making friend son her own without her help and that was awesome, now Izzy still had to talk to the SM.

 " Yes Normally the LC does have a Condo on the Carrier Stations, we stayed here at the Palace and in the combat bunker we made when we flushed out other Empire troops." Lizzy giggled at the private time comment.

With both Sam and Maddy choosing the strapless gown, it would all but confirm that her instincts had been correct and that that was the dress she would be wearing when she got married ”Thank you, I think you just helped confirm my choice” Izzy said with smile as she retrieved her comms unit from Madison and tucked it back into her pocket with her turning bright pink at the mention of Private Time ”ah…yes…um…well the beds are decidedly larger and more comfortable than military issue bunks” she shyly responded, with the girls already knowing full well how she and Lizzy planned to spend their night.

With the BU reaching it’s final destination, the four of them would disembark with a view of the local carnival taking place in the village down the road ”oh wow, I’ve always kind of wondered what a fair looked like” Izzy said as she looked over at the distant tents and rides with their flashing lights and cheerful music, with the child inside wanting to go and have a closer look ”so…um…do you guys want to check it out for a little while before heading to wherever we’re stopping and getting changed for our night out?”

 Sam smiled and replied," The Burian Harvest Festival and Fair we came at a good time." Sam then added," Oh hell yes let's go they will have amazing food, vendors selling everything, games, rides, animals, I would love to go for a bit then change for our night out we have a few hours. "

Finishing what was a Burian corndog Haley wanted to try the 'rollercoaster'.  No loops, but it did go quite high on the first 2-3 hills on the tracks and was more like a mountain coaster only in trees.  then it had bends among the tall trees there.  Nikki sat on a cart with Haley as they came up in line.  Mitch on the cart behind them, both controlled speed with knees so his sprained ankle and her injured arm were safe.  the ride was actually pretty long, nearly 4-5 minutes.  All three were laughing, giggling, and screaming under the safety helmets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lo_oEIc_5A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-i8_zDuGy4
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In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 9):

In reply to Isobel Sakura (msg # 8):

"Um, can I point out that we're all carrying luggage. Wouldn't it be better to drop all this stuff off somewhere? Or do they have lockers?"

 Lizzy giggled at the private time comment then added," Yes I would love to go to the Festival  plus Nikki and Haley are there as well." When Madison mentioned their luggage Lizzy smiled and replied" Oh yeah we need a place to store our things great point Madison." Lizzy turned to Sam and said," Can you store these for us until we get rooms Sam?"

--------->>>>> From Hanger Dec

 NA-CE got off the other BU with Alison, she looked around and saw many people heading to what looked and smelled like a Harvest Festival, they were always fun. NA-CE turns to Alison and says," Do you want to check out the Festival or hit the city or nearby town, but I do have to say Bura is beautiful thats for sure."

Izzy would give Madison a confused before looking down at the small bag she was currently carrying having forgotten that unlike other occasions that their luggage wasn't being sent ahead "Ah...yes...um...ok, new plan we swing by where we're staying drop off our things then go to the fair for a little while, go back and change then hit the town, sound good?" she asked, waiting to see if anyone else had anything to suggest before continuing "Sam, any chance you could arrange for a pair of rooms at the palace?" she asked, figuring that Sam would already have official quarters or house somewhere on Bura in which she would be staying.

It was as they were rather awkwardly trying to organise their accommodation and entertainment for the evening that Izzy would spot another pair of women looking just as overwhelmed by their surroundings; gazing around at their surroundings with the awe of somebody that had never been to Bura before. Although she wasn't normally one to put herself out there and make the first move she decided to play the role of good Samaritan figuring that they had probably made the same mistake as they had by not arranging for anywhere to sleep tonight "Hmm excuse me...this may sound like an odd question but, have you guys got anywhere to stay tonight?" she asked the pair of women; one a tall angel and the other a human wearing a white blouse and jeans "...only my friend is arranging for rooms at the palace and may be able to get two more if you haven't, not that I'm prying or anything, I...just...um...you know..." Izzy trailed off awkwardly fearing that she was perhaps intruding rather than being helpful.

   The  Faire was bustling. people laughing and  eating.

 Some of them looked     when a   Formation of  fighter  craft went over head.. They were  flying to the East where the  war games  were being held.

 Mitch watched them  Fly over with concern,  but  he pointed to the Games,Lets  see if Haley can win some prizes.. and  if i can win some  for you guys..huh?

................

 There  are   some drivers that will be headed to the Palace. They can take  items if you wish

 Sam smiles and walks over to a driver," Excuse I am Lt Robertson, I would please like all of our things brought to the Palace and set up my room and three others for my guests, thank any problems contact me." Sam smiled and motioned for everyone to give their stuff to the driver to bring to the Palace.

 Sam smiled back and replied," We should be good to go shall we hit the festival now?"

The luggage problem was solved more easily than Madison thought it would. As Sam instructed, she handed her bag over to the driver. relieved that she wouldn't have to worry about getting a hotel either.

"Wonderful. Thank you Sam. Let's go have some fun."

Billie was really excited about the fair that was taking place, finding it all enchanting in a way. She had never really been to anything like this back home and well…she was very much the hermit at the Academy. She had left her bag with the drivers that would take them to where they needed to be so that way, she could enjoy the Fair with Arnie. “Wow,” she breathed out in a whisper. With a smile, she looked to Arnie, kissing his cheek before leading him to a food stall, her stomach growling loudly. Billie ordered a corndog, looking around at everything after she received it. “Where do we even start....”

Finishing atleast one run on the mountain coaster both Haley and Nikki headed for the chip exchange so they could get chips to play with.  Walking slow with Mitch because of his ankle Nikki kissed him lightly "I already got my prize" she flirted a bit.  Putting a couple coins down the girls tried the burst-a-balloon dart game.  a bit off kilter in her brace Nikki did not do so well, getting only one balloon for a small prize of a folding fan.  Haley did her best as Nikki showed her, but being only near 6 years old, she had no real muscles for throwing, but hit a red balloon and under was a tag for a medium prize, a small light pink purse with green and red bead work of a rose on it.  smelled like stale roses too.  Mitch did the best of them hitting 4 out of 5 throws each with a small prize.  Nikki handed him her small prize and they got a large prize, a large plushie green frog.  It was half the size of Haley, and its forearm webbed hands snapped together so she could wear it on her back.  For his efforts Mitch got a kiss, eliciting a few oohhhs and ahhs from on lookers.

--------->>>>> From Hanger Dec



"I agree -- very much!  So far as first impressions go, it hasn't let me down!  Why don't we check out the city, first?  Unless you'd rather do the festival?   I'd like to find a decent hotel, and get settled somewhere.  Among other reasons, there's another member of the crew, I've got to let him know where I'm staying, once his mission is finally wrapped up."   

Justin --  I just hope things are going okay...got to check the COM database again, when I get a moment... Alison thought pensively.

And then again to NA-CE:  "Also, once in town, I want to get more information about the surrounding villages.   There's something, in particular, that I want to do, and I need to find out if it's possible.   Shall we see if we can catch a hover van-?"

 NA-CE smiled and replied to Alison, " Yes it is beautiful, I thought my home was beautiful but Bura is a very close second in my book. " Then Alison talked about a hotel and another crew member. " Yes we need to find a place to stay before they are all taken by crewmembers. Oh you have met someone already that is awesome Alison.

 Then Izzy walked over and talked with them, she seemed nervous at the end. NA-CE turned to Izzy and replied," Hello no we dont we were just discussing that, thank you. I am Corporal NA-CE combat med-tech nice to meet you. Oh really that would be wonderful, we were about to head to city but I think I want to check out this Burian Festival." turning back to Alison she says," I am going to check out the Festival and see if her friend can get me a room, are you still going to the city or do you want to check out the festival.

 Lizzy smiled and said," Oh thank you Sam that was awesome, three rooms e only need two, but maybe you got extra for other crew got it Sam good work." Lizzy saw Izzy walk over to the new Doctor and looks like a new med tech she hadn't met yet. Honestly there were a lot of people on this huge ship that she has never met.

 Lizzy smiled at Madison," Yes I think we are good to go waiting on Izzy maybe more people to join us. You look very well Madison you enjoying life on the Hermes so far?" Lizzy decided to let Izzy handle the new ladies she needs work on her social skills. Lizzy was very happy Izzy goig out on her own to ask new people to join them that was so awesome.

Sorry; didn't catch Izzy's approach in that last one...

Alison smiled at Ensign Sakura, trying to reassure.  "I know who you are, generally, even though we've not yet met. And congratulations on your engagement! I'm Alison Verault, also in Med, though a different division."

"And, the offer is much appreciated.   NA-CE here is brand new, whereas I'm just sort of new.  Help with accommodations is appreciated.   I've got someone else who'll be staying with me, though ... is that going to work okay?   I can do a hotel, if no."

As to destinations, Alison bit her lip: "Tempting.  But, I need to get settled in, and there's something else I really want to check out.   If that comes to anything, I'll let you know; it could be a lot of fun for a group to do. I may find you at the festival a bit later."   

”I’m Isobel, though most people call me Izzy” Izzy replied as NA-CE introduced herself before giving Alison a slightly worried look when she said she already knew who she was and congratulated her on her engagement ”Oh thank you…um…should I be worried?” she said laughing nervously, wondering how Alison had come to learn who she was. However she would put that to one side as the pair gratefully accepted the offer of getting them a room ”You’d have to ask Sam about your friend I don’t know how many rooms she can get…but…um…we were planning on taking a walk around the fair before heading out into town for a girly night out…you’re welcome to join us…if you want to” she shyly offered before turning to Sam ”Hey Sam, do you think you could get a pair of rooms for NA-CE and Alison at the palace?” she asked as she handed her bag over to the driver to take to the palace.

In reply to Lizzy O'conner (msg # 22):

"I have to say it's been an adventure so far, Sometimes it's fascinating, and other times it's terrifying. Lizzy. I still get a bit lost as to how things go, but then I just follow the crowd. Somehow, I've managed not to go where I'm supposed to all the time."

"How many times have you been to Bura?"

 Sam actually got on her secure comm and then officially set up a room for Lizzy and Izzy a big VIP room, her room set up, then one for Madison, one for NA-Ce and one for Alison. Sam got it all taken care of and also made sure their stuff got to the right rooms and Sam also tried to get their rooms near hers if she could.

  Sam smiled at Izzy and replied," Already done, Alison and NA-CE both have rooms are we all set on rooms then?"

 Sam giggled at Izzy's reaction, then whispered in Izzy's ear, " That is the shrink she read up on everyone plus I told her a little bit about you and Lizzy nothing much."

 Sam smiled at Alison it was her who discovered her Angel heritage. " Your room is all set Alison just talk to the guards at the Palace and they will set you up ok."

 Sam then walked towards the Festival," Ok everyone going to the festival come with me." Sam was happy and smiling as she skipped her way to the Festival entrance.

Alison smiled. "Don't let this worry you Izzy, but as Samantha says, I'm the Med division's doctor of psychiatry.  And, it's just a standard part of the job to review crew profiles, and learn who does what.   Not to single anyone out, I promise! But they expect me to know who may be under the most stress, and that includes pilots."       She turned to Sam:

"Good to see you again, Samantha, and thank you so much for doing that."    She thought it over.

"Ok, sure, I'll go with you guys.  Sounds like fun!  I can do the other thing tomorrow, though sheer curiosity is almost killing me."     

When there was a break in the conversation, Alison briefly utilized her COM, in order to leave a particular message to someone...
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They bought some cotton candy and continued around the midway.  Nikki showed Haley how to 'skim' a cred to land on some pottery and crystal glasses and cups.  She held the cone with the cotton candy as Haley tried.  Nikki watched, smiled, and snuck a bit or two of the cotton candy.  She raised it seeing a few others about and crossing paths.  "Try the mountain coaster!" she let them know.

”Thanks Sam, I think that’s it for rooms we’ll have to assume Nikki has something sorted out” Izzy replied, not having seen Nikki since she helped pull her up the side of a cliff.

With Sam and Alison reassuring her that everything was ok and that Alison had simply reviewed her file along with everyone else’s as part of her job Izzy would give a sigh of relief ”oh that’s a relief, so long as there aren’t any stars next to my name” she said with another nervous laugh, still not a hundred percent sure how she felt about a shrink reviewing her file.

With their rooms booked and sorted, and their luggage on the way there, Izzy would excitedly take Lizzy by the hand and begin urging her towards the bus that would take them down the road to the fair “I’m ready, let’s go already!” she giggled, eager to go to the fair and see what it had to offer.

 NA-CE smiled at Alison when she said she would join them as well. NA-CE turned to Sam and replied." Thank you very much Lt. and yes I am ready to enjoy this festival I cant wait to see what it is all about."

 NA-CE will follow the others to the vans to take them to the Festival.

 Lizzy smiled at Madison and replied," Yes it can be both, but I am very glad you are with us Madison, oh and this is my second official visit to Bura. Sam is a member of the Burian Fleet she knows Bura the best of all of us."

 Lizzy then smiled at Izzy took her hand and said," Yes lets get a move on shall we." Lizzy heads for the vans to take them to the Fair.

As soon as she stepped out of the van Izzy would be gazing around in amazement as she tried to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the fair having never been to anything like this before in her life "oh wow, this is so cool! What should we do first?" she asked putting her arm around Lizzy's slender waist as they walked past the plethora of stalls and rides "...I mean should we get something to eat or...oh wow dodgems!" Izzy exclaimed every bit as excited by it all as the kids running around and all hyped up on sugar were.

-----> From Hermes

Zob kept to himself on the ride down he was wearing a off duty uniform and  with a longer light hooded sweatshirt that worked to conceal his SMG and sidearm as the ride touched down at the fair grounds he let out a small chuckle as he set off to look for something to snack on.

Justin headed to the spot the Doc chosen to meet up with him. On the way Justin paused at a Florist and selected a bouquet of natives and some information about the selection.
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"Only in a good way," Alison assured the courageous pilot, with a wink.  And following that, boarded the vans with the other gals to get to the fairgrounds, giving NA-CE a smile and wave, now that the Angel was integrated with the group.

Once there, she made a slight detour toward the line of booths where Justin had COMed that he would meet her.   And upon spotting him, jogged on over.

"I'm so glad you're back from the mission," she kissed him on the cheek.  "I confess I was getting a little worried, there."   Naturally, she couldn't miss the bouquet.   Smiled.

"Those are lovely. And, no blossom that grows on Earth."  She sniffed at them, liking the scent as well as the color. "Do you know what they're called?" 

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 35):

Giving the Doc half hug. Justin informed as he handed them to her. The Florist called them Minima aureum Orchis producing a pamphlet. I picked up this reference material, that may help.
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 Sam smiled at Izzy as they get out of the Van and saw and smelled the festival. Sam said," Everything!!!!!!!!, but first food is in order especially for our runners this morning." Sam could smell the food area, Burian food just had a better smell for some reason. Sam looked around and enjoyed the sites, sounds, and smells of the real world and not a spaceship. She had loved being in space, but ever since she first came to Bura she felt connected to Bura and now she was getting homesick for her new real home planet.

The whole point of a fair was to eat crap food and do silly fun things. Madison remembered the county fairs back home. They were always such a good time, and she was looking forward to seeing a Burian fair. As soon as they got out of the transport, she was hit by the mouth-watering smells of the fresh cooked foods and the sounds of happy crowds.

"I'm all for the food idea. But, Sam, you're going to have to tell me what to try first."

 NA-CE followed the group, they were interesting human females for sure NA-CE thought. When NA-CE got out and the sounds and smells of the Faire hit her, NA-CE smiled and said," The food does smell great Lt. Robertson, and yes any suggestions would be great." NA-CE really hadn't seen anything like this before and it was exciting to NA-CE.

Tearing her eyes away the dodgems Izzy would wholeheartedly agree with the idea of them getting something to eat figuring that lining the stomach a bit before tonight was in order ”Something green obviously!” Izzy giggled delightedly when Madison and NA-CE asked for suggestions, with all of the Burian food being naturally green. Gazing around at the stalls she would spot one done up in the style of a surf shack selling what appeared to be Tacos ”Oh wow I haven’t had Tacos since leaving LA!” Izzy said as she rushed over to join the queue to get some, dragging Lizzy along with her in order to indulge in her desire for a little taste of home.

 Lizzy got out of the van and the smells and sounds hit her as well, she hadn't been to faire like this since she was very young, and a younger Lt. Oliver Hack was the one that took her. Lizzy giggled as Izzy went all kid mode and having fun, this was awesome and this is exactly what the Hermes crew needed.

"Yes food I am starving and what I learned the last time I was here, almost everything is green even some of the meat but it is wonderful, the Burian Yaki fruit like a peach and aa pear combined so good."

 Lizzy giggled when Izzy yelled out dodgems, " After we ride the rides after we eat ok Izzy." Lizzy then followed Izzy as she found a taco looking thing, Lizzy got Bura's version of a corn dog, with some meat wrapped in fried dough on a stick, it was delicious.

"That looks yummy Izzy what do they call it?" Lizzy then saw what she was looking for, she had them before, what she called Bura Nachos, with a very yummy, spiced meat mixed with veggies, what she thought was like guacamole, and a Bura cheese sauce, it was so good.

 Sam smiled and replied to Madison," Oh everything like I said, but that depends, you like spicey, fruity, real meat taste what are you looking for."

 Sam would then say," Ok everyone every type of food on Bura is right oround here go get some food we will meet back here ok ladies."

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 36):

"I love the color!  Like floral sunlight.  Well, the yellow star of our own Terran system, at least.  So --  what you do you fancy doing here at the fair?  Any preferences?  Or shall I choose?"   

”Taco de pescada Bura…it’s really good” Izzy replied when asked what she was eating, pausing to wipe a smear of green mayonnaise from her lips before taking another bite, with the local fish adding a nice twist to the recipe ”I used to eat these when I lived in LA, I used to get them from this vendor with a little cart down by the beach and they were the best in the city” she said fondly before taking another bite.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 43):

Justin smiled pleased by the Doc's appreciation.. He had no preference for
type of cuisine.  Ladies choice.

Accepting that everything on Bura was probably good, Madison decided to pick something at random. After a short wait in line, she came back with a basket of food on sticks with some kind of meat, some kinds of vegetables, and some other thing in between she didn't bother trying to identify. Though there were only three skewers, she realized she was getting full after eating one.

"By all the stars, these are amazing." She slid a chunk of meat off the end with her teeth and chewed it slowly to savor it. "If the food is this good at a carnival, I can't wait to eat at a proper restaurant."

all around the  faire there were kids   laughing  and  runnign around.. sounds of   music, both human and Burian  filled the  area.

 Supe  and Hodden were taking turns   Hammering  the  lever to try to ring the Bell...Minnet  tried it  and almost got  it... Tucker went to try, alot of the  other crew folks from other shipsm  LAughted  and the  thinner, smaller  man  wielding the Mallet.

 The   things  whistled   as    Tucker brought it  dowm..and the Bell made a tiny ring..just getting touched...  He Let Minnet pick out a  prize..she  got a purple stuffed  Nuska.

 as the  walked away Hodden and Supe grilled him...

  Its not  how hard you hit it, its how  fast, and you have to  swing  through the contact....Supe  and Hodden loked at  each other, then  said ' No really  , how did you do that...

.............

 The ladie s  saw  alot of   Fleet folks, Hermes folks  and  tons  of Burians, the whole cross section was there.. purebred  Burans. Purebred  Green angles.. Biran Angels..Buroand Humans,  angel humans

In reply to Madison Rae Perry (msg # 46):

Justin gave the Doc a half smile. I'll check if the Vendor has another more permanent outlet. Moving back to the stall Justin obtained a business card and purchased a burger.
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 NA-CE was almost overwhelmed by the amazing smells of the Faire. NA-CE saw all the food and wasn't sure which to try first they all seemed amazing. NA-CE found Bura's version of funnel cakes, NA-CE got one covered in powdered green sugar. NA-CE never had anything like this before, in service of the Blue Angels she was in a lot of combat and training she hasnt had a lot of time for fun the last 100 years, and this was turning out to be exceptional fun so far.

 NA-CE then got a taco looking thing Izzy had and it was extremely good. " Yes, Madison I agree if the food at a fair is this good, I can just imagine how good their real restaurants are as well, we will need to check that out Madison later."

 Lizzy smiled at Izzy and replied," Oh that sounds good, I need to try one too, I have a feeling we are all going to gain weight on this shore leave." Lizzy giggled and got some Burian soda and then ate with the ladies.

" Ok now that we are eating I say we hit the games and rides next?"

------------>>>>>>>>>>>>> From Hermes Hanger Dec

 Meari got out of the BU and looked around again at the second most beautiful planet she has been on, of course Uden's beauty couldn't be matched. Meari had sent Frakas a comm test to meet her at the airfield.

 Meari headed over to the airfield, she did hear about the festival going on she would have to check that out, but first thing she wanted to do was go visit her Aunt's Memorial Lady. Meari will then look for Frakas, as she does she will send this comm text message to: LC Shadow, Ambassador Shade, Captain Dusk and Warlord Lilit, " Hello family, I am on Bura at the airfield we were at last time we were here, I was planning on trying to get a ride to see Lady's Memorial would any of you wish to join me."

  Frakas  waved  and was   walking over, with only a slight limp. His ESN  unifrom tailored  for his  Sanri   build, was an off  duty unifrom, but still made him look very Military,

   he waited  as    Meari  COMed.

  Shadow used  'voice  to text'  hey! Meari..  Shade   , The SM and I  are on our way down South now. I didn't think to Ask you, or Dusk. Just sorat  spur of the Moment? I wanted to get  down there, and get back, I promises to take   Roll to the Faire.

 Sam ate as well, she was use to the food, and honestly for Burian food the Fair food was good, but she has had much better. Sam then waited for everyone to finish their food, and then say," Yes we ready for games and rides now, I know Izzy wants to go on the dodgems. Any other requests?" Sam giggled as she walked with the group towards the rides and game area or what they call the midway.

 Meari sees Frakas limping over and smiles that he has recovered that well from the spider attack.

 Meari responded to the LC's message," No problem LC I understand, I messaged Dusk and Lilit as ell lets see if they will go with me, waiting to hear back from them LC sir. Good day LC sir."

 Meari then looked to see if Dusk or Lilit got back to her and she went to Frakas," Good to see you up my good friend, what were you planning on doing, I am waiting to see if my family wishes to go see Lay's memorial, there is a fair maybe we can go there after I visit Lady?" One thing though Meari had to get herself and maybe Lilit and Dusk a ride there.

After walking through the Midway share of games they decided on taking a break and headed past a small group of minstrels playing a spritely tune.  A small Buran girl of maybe 3 or so near her parents practiced some dancing nearby.  Her face a bit grime covered with the blue stain of what was cotton candy about her lips.  Still slow walking they made it in time to watch some young 6-9 year old Burian and alien boys participate in a greased pig race.  Haley realized that the winner, a young Earth boy of maybe 8, was one she had seen aboard the New York.  When he got his blue ribbon and cheers she watched as his new Buran family (a Tall Father, mother, and a younger sister and brother) hugged him and spoke of being proud of him.  They even got to keep the pig for the farm it seemed.  Nikki managed to comm film the scene and then sent it to Hack, Shadow, and Roy.  She was kind of proud to know her small effort brought this kid safely to a new family.  She overlaid a message and sent it.
"This is one of the New York kids we rescued...He looks so happy to have a family now.
 He won the greased pig race and he got to keep the pig."

  Frakas  gave a Nod.If i would not be in the  Way?  I  would  accompany you?

 Dusky  sent  back a come... I will  be there shortly. Granmod is   at the  dinner with the  Fleet  leaders...I assume all  board Members  will be there.

 Even as she spoke , and assault  shuttle from  'Lady's Revenge' was  comig in  for a landing , int he shuttle  area.

"I doubt it, I've seen how much you can eat" Izzy giggled as she pointedly eyed Lizzy's narrow waist with her somehow managing to maintain her hourglass figure despite the staggeringly large meals she ate when the feeling took "...but these are really good, NA-CE will back me up on that I'm sure" she continued having noticed the Angel having also bought a Taco "...If you don't like fish they also do steak and chicken, oh and Maddy the restaurants here are great, especially the desserts!" she said half tempted to go and get another taco or possibly even something a little sweeter for herself, however the rest of the fair with it's bright lights and music was calling to her...particularly as Sam pointed out the dodgems "hey I'm happy to go on anything, maybe I'll even try and win my girl a prize from one of the stalls!" she giggled although being completely honest with herself it was more likely to be the other way around.

 Meari smiled at Frakas and replied," I would like for you to join us if you wish, and you will never be in the way my friend."

 Meari got Dusk's comm and was about to respond when she sa her attack shuttle come in for a landing. Meari walked with Frakas at his pace towards Dusk's shuttle.

 Meari had no clue who to contact about getting a ride to Lady's memorial, then she remembered Lt. Robertson she was a member of the Burian Fleet maybe she could help her.

 Meari sent Sam a comm text message," Lt. Robertson I am at the airfield I was wondering if you could help a few of us, three, to get a ride to visit Lady's Memorial?"

Zob after stuffing his face with a multitude of snacks from various vendors made his way over to where the rides and mini games were, he could only chuckle as kids and people ran about all excited he approached the high striker game and gave it a solid wack with the hammer causing the bell to give a nice *ding* noise he picked out a nice Nuska looking bear toy and handed it off to a little girl before finding a place to sit to enjoy Bura's version of cheese curds.

   Dusk  stood on the ramp of her shuttle..Meari?  we can take our  Shuttle..i am the Captain, after  all?

 Frakas  Grinned at her and say... you are lucky to have  powerful  family.

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 The Little Girl  looked at Zob in wonder.. they   hugged the bear,  A woman  was have afraid  and half  thankful, gave   Zob a smile.

...............

 Nikki  watched Haley and her  Buddy  ran around, it was easy to spot the   kids that were sent there, from the ships. they  where   either  pale or  'dusty white, or   rich brown..some few   had the   shades of green creeping in

Slipping alongside the Doc Justin motioned with his free hand towards several drink stalls. Would you care for something to drink? Taking a bite of his burger.

 Meari looked at her cousin shook her head and replied," Yes cousin you are the Captain, then lets head out." Meari walked into Dusk's shuttle with Frakas and she replied to Frakas," Yes I do and they are wonderful, I just need to have a talk with Grandmod."

 Meari then took a seat with Frakas in the shuttle as they headed to visit Lady's memorial. Meari got out her comm and sent a message to Skiffle," Hello we are on Bura, I hope you are well. Hope to see you soon. Meari,"

 Skiffle  COMed  back  after a few.My Mom made  me clean up.. me and my  new brother  get to go to the Faire, we  will get there in an hour ?

  Dusk COMed Shadow  and said they were on the way down.

 Meari actually smiled when she got Skiffle's message back, Meari then sent back," Well you need to be clean Skiffle, that is great you are going to the Faire. I am visiting Lady's Memorial then I will head to the Faire as well, maybe I will see you there."

 Meari was so happy Skiffle found a good family, and they didnt mind Meari was still in Skiffle's life. She was happy Skiffle was getting a real chance at a good life. Meari then looked at Frakas and said" I thought we lost you with those spider things, but I am very glad you are recovering."

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 61):

Having picked up a shish kabob sort of food - and quite a tasty one at that - she answered Justin as regards the drink:

"Yes, sure; I'd really like a glass of wine to go with this.  Maybe a good rosé, or something along those lines, if they have it."    Once a beverage was procured, she turned to Justin and let him know:

"You know, I think I mentioned that my uncle taught me how to shoot.  But, that wasn't all.  He also taught me how to handle and ride a horse.   I got real curious as to whether there were horses on Bura, or something fairly close.   So, I did a little researching...and learned there's a rather horse-like species...six legged, if you can imagine, and a bit  taller and more slender. They don't have them here in the city, but the surrounding town and villages breed them.   And tomorrow, I plan to go and check these critters out!   Maybe even rent and ride one, if that's possible.  Have you ever done any riding?"   
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In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 65):

Justin continued munching on his burger as he listened to the Doc. The closest thing to riding any critters happened when I was a kid; staring at a Carousel from the back of an O-bus. But I'll give it a go.
This message was last edited by the player at 00:59, Fri 23 Sept 2022.

"That's the spirit," she smiled. "Of course, you'll be in the company of not only an experienced rider, but also a trauma therapist, in case things do get a bit harry," she winked, then shrugged.

"But, this may well be wishful thinking on my part, or a case of me biting off more that I can chew.  I've no idea what the temperament of these animals is like, or how fast they run, or even if they're accessible to non-Burans. I will find out, though!"    So said, she turned her gaze toward the faire grounds.

"Want to try the rides?  Looks like there's a big ferris wheel.    As a pilot, I know you have no fear of heights. And, it must give a great view of the fairegrounds, and the city's skyline."

"Nope. No requests." Madison was still eating from her last skewer. She was full already, but it was so good. "Seriously. Anything you guys want to do is fine. I mean there's no reason we can't do everything, right. I say we start with Izzy's ride. She's excited so we shouldn't make her wait."

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 67):

That's as good a ride as any; to start. Especially since you'll be able to administer Triage Trauma procedures in case of fainting. giving the Doc's handbag gentle squeeze
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 Lizzy smiled and replied," Well then lets hit the dodgems first shall we and we can try any games along the way." Lizzy took Izzy's hand and they walked towards the rides and the Midway with all it's fun games.

 Lizzy looks at the games trying to find one she might be good at to get Izzy a prize.

 Sam gave Madison a smile and added," Yes lets do the dodgems first then we can go on another ride, I also saw there is a huge awesome Mountain Coaster as well." Sam was having a great time as they got into line for the Dodgems.

 Sam said," Ok everyone out for themselves in dodgems." When it was time, Sam led the group to get their dodgem, get buckled in and be ready for the ride to start.

 NA-CE finished her amazing food, and then listened to the others. " What are dodgems that is not a term I am familiar with." NA-CE followed the others then saw the ride and the moving vehicles trying to hit each other.

 NA-CE smiled and replied," This looks like fun Izzy good choice, no we just to evade others and also try to hit others, correct?"

Nikki was happy her friend from that horrid ship was doing better.  Adjusting well to a new family.  both Nikki and Mitch took turns keeping an eye on Haley as eating so much they had to relieve themselves.  Eventually Haley did as well and the 3 were off again for more fun.  The mechanized/ electrified rides were fun. Haleys eyes lit up seeing horses, and more importantly horse rides.  A bit taller now, a pony ride would not do.  Haley got to ride her first real horse, a small but impressive bay with black mane, tail, and stockings with white feathery fetlocks.  To Haley it was the most beautiful horse she'd seen and it was gentle as a lamb with her as she fed it half an apple the Burian taking care of them gave her.  She got to ride around in the corral for a bit, getting the horse to trot and even up to a canter.  Nikki talked to the light green skin man there and collected some information.  He owned a large ranch with several Earth cows and horses, plus goats as well.  Nikki was thankful Haley did not hear the word 'goat' as they were her absolute favorite animal ever.  She took his name and got info and asked if they returned at some point could they rent out some horses from him to go camp and trail ride.  The man agreed and spoke of spots to go ride too, plus any costs needed plus tack and gear.  Nikki knew flying or getting dropped some where would do, but there was just something about an old-fashioned trail ride that seemed romantic.  She admitted she was a bit old-fashioned that way.  Eventually Nikki talked Mitch into riding and her
self as well.  Mitch got a tall grey-dun with black main and tail and a white blaze on the face.  Nikki rode a long limbed pinto.  Trotting about the rind the trio was having fun.  Nikki noticed some barrels and did a couple galloping barrel racing maneuvers.  back home in the country she never won, but she always had fun barrel racing.  Until Haley would get used to galloping she had her do the barrels in a quick canter.  They were all smiling and happy

"Ooh I like that idea, can we keep her?" Izzy responded in an enthusiastic voice to Maddy's suggestion that they did everything, with her finishing the last mouthful of her Taco in order to join the others as they started heading off towards the dodgems "hmm well technically you're not supposed to bump into the other cars...but it's more fun if you do" Izzy replied to NA-CE's query as to the aim with her figuring that as an Angel that she had probably never seen a fair like this before "...I take it this is your first time to a fair too huh?" she added with a friendly smile as they walked.

With most of the carnival games relying on hand eye co-ordination, something she didn't have a great deal of since her accident, it would take Izzy a little while to finally find something that she felt confident enough to try with her suddenly veering off to one side with Lizzy. Bearing the name "Electro-Buzz" and covered in lots of cartoon lightning bolts, the game consisted of a long length of twisted copper wire fixed to a table and a hooped wand that you had to move along the wire without touching it, else you set off a buzzer and had to go back to the beginning "Fancy your luck little lady? The aim of the game is to move along the wire using the wand without touching it, if you pass a coloured mark you get a prize but if you get to the very end you win the grand prize" the Burian carne explained with grin, gesturing towards a games console at the back of the stall, nestled in amongst a plethora of cuddly toys and games "I sure do" Izzy cheerfully replied, laying down her credit and taking up the wand in her right hand and waiting for the light to turn green before starting.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 69):

It was definitely one of the biggest Ferris wheels she'd ever seen.   Which suited her purpose splendidly, in terms of the view.

Soon, she and Mr. Kase were seated and en route to the top.   The city's skyline proved just as striking as she had hoped.

"I'm so scared," she kidded, "hold my hand!" She leaned her head against his shoulder, then sighed.

"So happy you made it back okay.   Did you enjoy the mission at all?  Or was it just a lot of risk and stress?"   

 Lizzy smiled and had a blast on the bumper cars, everyone had a lot of fun on them. When the ride was over they got out and Izzy and Lizzy headed over to a gaming booth. Lizzy smiled at the Carnie guy and then watched Izzy try to get a prize. Lizzy would be silent but be routing Izzy on as she tried the wire game. " You got this Izzy."

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 75):

Moving closer to her Justin took the Doc's hand with his opposite hand. Slipping his close arm around her shoulders. Giving her a hug.Every action has risks; it doesn't serve to focus on rather attend to supporting others in the team. However I'm much better at flying and manoeuvring than any of the ground work.
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Bumper cars were such a blast that Madison almost didn't want to stop. But the group moved on to play some of the booth games. The only one she played was one where she tried to toss rings onto bottle necks. She went through three rounds but it was so much harder than she thought. It was fun, though and that was the point. She had maybe more fun watching the other girls play their games. A vendor coaxed her into buying something that looked like cotton candy, but it turned out to be way better. She munched it as she stood next to Lizzy, cheering Izzy on.

"It's amazing how something like this can make you forget about everything else."

 NA-CE had a blast on the Bumper cars, she got hit, but she also did some hitting and had a lot of fun. Once the ride was over the group headed over to the gaming area, Izzy was trying one game and NA-CE tried the throw dart at balloon get a prize if you break it.

 NA-CE broke two balloons and got a medium stuffed purple Nuska. She smiled at the group as she collected her prize. She then watched Izzy and the others play games.

 Sam had a blast on the bumper cars they all had a great time. Sam got off the ride and the others went for the games. Sam was not good at these games at all. Sam did smile when Izzy found a game she even could possibly win at as well.  Sam tried the ring toss with Madison but she didnt get any on either. Sam did watch and cheer on Izzy as she was doing her game.

The track was split into three sections with each bit separated by a coloured band; Izzy would all but race along the first section which only comprised of a few slight wiggles and a solitary curve with her easily passing the little yellow band meaning she could pick a prize from the bottom shelf comprising of balsa wood gliders and colourful balloons and pinwheels. The second section was a little trickier with the frequent twists and turns causing Izzy to grip her wrist with her left hand however she would pass the little blue band upgrading her prize to the next shelf that held a selection of colourful yo-yo's, whistles and wind up toys.

By this point the rest of the girls were urging her on with her pace slowing as she tried to negotiate a series of zig-zag patterns followed by sharp rises and descents with her skill having seemingly also caught the attention of the Carnie. Was that a hint of worry I just saw in his eyes? Izzy wondered as she passed the golden band and the grand prize was now in sight.

With a small crowd of people cheering her on, Izzy would pause to catch her breath before tackling the final stretch which consisted of a corkscrew that plunged straight down towards a gold painted star on the table that would win her the grand prize. Sadly however she would only get about halfway before the wand slipped in her hand an caught the wire causing a flash of lights and the blaring of a buzzer "oh no! I was so close!" Izzy shouted in dismay, with her fancying that she saw the Carnie breathe a sigh of relief before flashing her smile "That's bad luck young lady, but hey you still get to pick a prize from the top shelf" he said  with a showman's smile and a flourish as he pointed to the shelf full of cuddly animals, which was probably a better prize than a games console when she came to think of it.

Quickly forgetting her disappointment at not reaching the end Izzy would survey the colourful menagerie before eagerly selecting her prize "ooh that one on the left please!" she said happily taking what appeared to be a bright pink monkey with six arms and a curly tail with a cute little bow from the Carnie and handing it to Lizzy with a triumphant grin "see, I told you I would win my girl a prize" she said before leaning up to give her a quick kiss before speaking to the group "so...what should we do now? There's a shooting gallery over there, shall we see which of us ladies is the best shot?"

 Lizzy watched Izzy navigate the wire with the wand, she was doing great got the first two colors fast, then she slowed down. She took her time and it looked wicked hard the third section, but Izzy did it fairly easily and the Carnie was nervous. Lizzy watched as Izzy hit the last really hard section and got halfway through.  Lizzy turned around so as not to see what Izzy won so she would be surprised.

 Lizzy smiled at the 6 armed monkey, gave Izzy a kiss back and replied," Yes you did, now I have to get you one at least as big." Lizzy smiled at her monkey it was awesome and even better Izzy won it for her. Lizzy whispered into Izzy's ear," Thank you very much I am glad you didnt get the console, this is so much better thank you my love."

 Then Izzy brought up shooting and Lizzy replied, " Hell yes let's go find out. Thank you again Izzy, and yes ladies lets see who can shoot the best." Lizzy went over to the shooting galleries. There where three types of shooters, air guns shooting corks to hit targets, bee bee guns to shoot out the star and lastly there was an archery set up to shoot real arrows at targets, Lizzy did that at the ball when they had their games. " Ok ladies which shooting contest first or should we see who the best is at all three?"

 NA-CE was amazed how far Izzy got on the game and she did win 'her' girl a prize, I cute monkey thing. NA-CE had her purple Nuska and was very happy.

 Then shooting was brought up and she replied." Why don't we try all three?"

 Sam watched as Izzy almost made it to the grand prize, but the stuffed 6-armed monkey Lizzy got was awesome Sam thought. Sam went over to Izzy, gave her a big hug and said," Wow that was awesome Izzy you almost made it I thought it was impossible to get that far, you are good at that game, nerves of steel girl." Sam smiled more and then when Izzy and Lizzy brought up the shooting Sam looked at them and said," Umm sure but I am not that good of a shot, I sit on comms I dont shoot people too often, I have had the least combat training of all of you."

Alison nestled in closer to him. "You know, I'd have to say that I am too.   Speaking metaphorically, of course," she smiled.

"I think I mentioned, but we've a room reserved for us at the palace.   Samantha made that happen, which was super wonderful of her.  But, before we turn in, later, I for sure want to have a good look at Bura's night sky.  Well before I studied any astronomy from a galactic perspective, I learned the constellations as a kid.  And, one thing I miss most about Earth are those familiar constellations.   Which change so much, after you're far enough away.   Did you ever think much about the stars, before you left Earth?"

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 86):

Hum... I guess Sam didn't think I'd be arranging anything; seeing I'm just a MM. Justin gave a shrug Not to matter; Sams endeavours is appreciated; and We'll have an excellent evening.
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In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 85):

"Oh it's okay Sam." Madison skipped alongside, still putting wisps of candy cloud in her mouth. She was down for some shooting. It was amazing. This fair was like any fair she might have gone to back hone on Earth. The food was better, and there was something a little more magical about it, but if she described it to her friends back home, they'd think there was no real difference. "While you want to do your best, the real objective is to have fun. Whether you win or not isn't really important."

"Be careful Haley.  I know you've ridden ponies before, but these are horses." she reminded her glancing at Mitch "Doing good there?" she asked.
"Ah'll be careful Nikki" Haley replied all smiles, giggles, and squeals.
Nikki did a full gallop around the ring, then also did the one or two amall fences to jump.  She even got the graceful pinto to rear up on its hind legs.  she then let out a huge "YAAA-OOOOO!!!EEEYYYAAH!!" Using her singing voice that could have been heard over half the fairgrounds.  She galloped around again.  To her this was the apex of having fun.  She would have been even more daring if her arm was not strapped to her torso and in a sling.

---->>>>>>> From Bura

 Meari and Frakas time their time walking to the Faire taking in the sights, sounds and smells as they get closer. Meari smiled at Frakas as they get to the entrance of the Faire," What would you like to do first, they have lots of food, rides and games, this looks quite interesting. Humans and Burians do know how to relax and enjoy themselves don't they."

No sooner had Lizzy finished giving her a kiss, Sam would give her a hug as she congratulated her on winning a prize "hey that was nothing, try smiling at a camera whilst a gunfight is going on behind you!" Izzy giggled in response to her nerves of steel comment.

At the suggestion of trying out the shooting gallery the girls would heartily agree to the idea, with only Sam looking a little concerned about it all "Hey don't worry, Maddy's right it's only a bit of fun, besides I'm not exactly a marksman either" she said giving her friend a reassuring squeeze as she stood with her arm about her shoulders "Come on, let's show these pilots how it's done!" she cheerfully said as they started heading over towards the first of the stalls.

 Sam giggled and replied to Madison." Thank you, yeah your right this is about fun, I will give it my best shot."

 Sam smiled at Izzy and replied," Well that is true, that was awesome though, great job."

 Sam walked with the others to the Shooting galleries. " Yeah you are all right lets just have some fun, and yes Izzy lets kick some butt shall we." Sam went to the cork air gun gallery, each person would get 8 shots to knock off moving and stationary targets, the whole gallery had lots of targets each one had a point level. You get enough points you win prizes.

 Sam decided to go first, she actually shot pretty good, but she did get a 20 point target which was a very good shot that Sam just went," Wow hat was lucky." Sam hit only 4 targets but she got a 40-score good for medium prize.

 When Sam was done she was very happy with herself at how she did, and then said," Ok I set the bar, that was actually fun everyone, ok who's next."  Sam held her air cork rifle up for someone else to take a shot.

 NA-CE was having a good time she followed the ladies over to the shooting galleries. She watched Sam go first and get half her shots but had one really good shot. When Sam was done NA-CE said, " Very good job Lt., I guess I will give it a try."

 NA-CE went up and took her shots she got the first 4 but they were only 5 points apiece, she had to go for a higher point one. NA-CE then went for higher point values, she missed one then got 2 10 pointers, her last shot she got a 15 pointer and was very excited. She finished up with 55 points, she smiled and said, " Wow that was fun but harder than I thought those corks travel different. NA-CE then held up the gun for the next person to try.

Smiling, Izzy would take the cork gun from NA-CE “You shoot very well for a med tech” she said as she took up position, pausing to push her glasses up her nose before sighting along the rifle. After the third cork had flown into the back of the stall without hitting anything Izzy would realise that NA-CE was right and that the cork gun didn’t fire like a proper rifle. Trying her best to to compensate for how the weapon handled Izzy would manage to get a pair of ten point targets putting her on par with Sam ”ok time for you fly girls to step up, fifty five to beat” she cheerfully said, glossing over the fact that neither her or Sam had done overly well, as she held out the rifle for either Maddy or Lizzy to take.

 <<<<<<<<<<  Shadow, Roy  Roll, Dusk ect from Bura

  The walked   out into  the  Area, Stalls  all around  lights, smells  and   voices.. Roll's eyes   big,, he didn't say anyhting  as he  walked    and Looked around.

  Shadow  Looked towards  Can who was   in the same  frame of  mInd.am i getting too old, when i think its  Comical  that  two  kids  who see millions of stars and   di8fferant planets, are so amazed by this...

then he looked at  Dusk, her Mouth might have been Closed, but her  eyes  were  wide  as she held  onto Roy;s arm.

   Can I have Pizza?

 anything that's food  first.. then  fun  stuff after... You Too Shade.. The  made their way over to  one of the Pizza  Booths.. The   Sauce  was still red, but the dough was green and   the 'pepperoni'  was  green as well.

  Shadow  waved of a beer  fpr a soda,    Shade  and  Roll got   milkshakes that were only 'pale green'

 Lizzy watched the others shoot and knew the gun would be different from a normal gun. Lizzy smiled and said," You guys did great, now lets see what I can do."

 Lizzy then took her position and aimed the cork gun, the first one missed badly she said," Wow you guys were right, ok lets try this again." Lizzy then got a 30 pointer but it took her 3 shots, with 5 left, she added another 25 points tying NA-CE. Lizzy was happy with herself in tying NA-CE and she only missed 2 targets. Lizzy said," Wow that was hard and fun, ok Madison your turn." Lizzy then handed to cork gun to Madison.

Billie continued exploring all that the fair had to offer along with the time spent with Arnie. They had fun with the coaster that was there along with playing a few of the games. Winning wasn’t something that she was thinking of, instead just enjoying the moment as it was. Yeah she saw the others around but wanted to keep it just between Arnie and her. “Is there anything in particular that you wanted to do?” she asked Arnie, her fingers intertwined with his as they walked.

Roy was impressed, but not awestruck, by the scale of the faire.  "I haven't been to anything like this in a LONG time...the Navajo Nation Fair is pretty big.  They don't have the rides or anywhere near as many games...or didn't when I was still living on the Res...but they had no shortage of vendors."  He grinned as the youngsters ran off to get food, leaning over to talk with Shadow.

"Seeing stars and planets is awe-inspiring...but you get used to anything, after a while.  The only scenery these kids are used to seeing, when we aren't on shoreleave or in combat, is either the interior of a ship or a view of the stars.  This..." and he gestured at the masses of people, the seemingly limitless assortment of stalls, games, and vendors, the lights and noise...

"They've NEVER seen anything like this.  Even if the carrier stations had some kind of event on this scale, they were Stem Kids...they'd have never gotten close to something like this."

In reply to Lizzy O'conner (msg # 96):

Madison watched as the others fired the cork gun. There seemed to be a trick to it. She used to shoot varmints from horseback from over a hundred meters away back home. It didn't seem like it should be that hard. The cork seemed to go pretty straight for a few feet then dropped off a lot. She decided to use a shot to get the windage. Aiming carefully tiny bit high, she knocked down a 5 point stationary target. Then she moved up to a fifteen point target. Guessing it would drop more she again aimed high but a bit more. It missed, but got it with a third. Two more verified she had it right. Moving targets, she knew how to hit, she went big and aimed at the furthest ones getting two out three of her remaining shots. In the end she got 100 points and a stuffed animal she didn't recognize, but it was cute and pink.

"That wasn't so hard." Madison pretended to be cocky, but everyone could tell she was kidding. "I bagged a pink cute-asaurus." She smiled holding it up and she held the gun out for whomever wanted to go next.

 Lizzy smiled as Madison kicked ass and she replied," Wow Madison that was awesome, you have used a rifle a lot haven't you. I am a much better shot in my fighter. We have our winner." Lizzy giggled and then looked at the group, and said," Ok shall we do more games or hit the rides?" Lizzy was having a blast this was amazing she was so happy this faire was here. There was one thing she had to do before they left the gaming area though.

 Lizzy did want to win Izzy a prize, she saw the dart throw that Sam and Madison tried. Lizzy smiled at everyone and said," Hold on be right back." Lizzy walked the 30 feet to the dart game and paid her credits. Lizzy then got her serious face; she so wanted the huge 6-legged horse with wings stuffy that was almost as big as Izzy was.

 Lizzy went full bore fighter combat mode, and Lizzy made it look easy as with 3 darts she hit three special red balloons. Lizzy was excited and she won the big stuffy, she was so excited, she knew she had an advantage being a fighter pilot, she left a 10-credit chip for the carnie as she ran back to Izzy with the huge stuffy and said," Izzy here you go I won this one for you." Lizzy gave Izzy a kiss and the huge 6-legged winged horse.  Lizzy loved her 4 armed monkey, and it was even more special because Izzy won it for her.

 Sam watched as everyone else went, Izzy did about the same as her, Lizzy and NA-CE tied then Madison kicked ass. Sam replied," Wow everyone did good, but Madison that was awesome great job." Then Lizzy asked if they wanted to play more games or go on rides, Sam was about to respond when Lizzy ran off to the dart game she tried and won the biggest stuffy they had. When Lizzy returned Sam smiled as she gave Izzy the stuffy," Wow Lizzy great job that is a big stuffy a Pegasus 6-legged horse cool. Ok I say we just keep walking and see what jumps out at us, I do see the Ferris Wheel and the Merry-go-round we can head that way and see if any games we like are on the way."

   frakas  and  Meari were at the beginning of the faire when Frakas  pointed back to the  Town.let us get solid  food  at the 'Crossed Trees'  They have  good solid  food, then we might  sample  fun food?

 backtracking a bit, they  walk  down the street  , entering the Crossed Trees,  They had   meats  and stews and soups, as well a  beer and other  drinks.

 The Sanri  ordered  cuts of three meats, a  Beef, a 'pig-like ' thing and  a Chuka bird , with a   Gain type  soup  and  two pitchers of beer  for them..  Then waited  for merai's   order.

..........................

 Shadow chuckled  at Roy,you're right!.. before he could say more, he saw Roll and Can looking  at  the adults...

 something wrong?

 Can we go play games  and ride  rides???

 Shadow  looked at the plates, half-eaten was better then no  eaten...Lets Go.. Henry? Can can come with us, so he an roll can do stuff togfether, I'll COM you when its  time for us to go, unless you want to come along?

The  too boys grinned,, they were  ready, Shadow  took them straight to the  baseball throw. The CArney looked at him, as he paid the creds for the kids to  try..

he whispered,you want me to make sure they win?

Shadow's  eyebrows  furrowed as the guy backed off...NO!... let them play, no help either way..they get it, or they don't...

  Both Boys  only knocked down one  each, which didn't get them anything.They looked crushed  as they saw  folks walking around with big animals and all kinds f toys. Shadow   Crouched   and  looked at them..hey? You aren't always gonna win..right?  but...you aren't always gonna lose..., we'll come back, but  there are alot of games here..lets move on...we can come back later if you want another shot.

 Flores  came passed with a coupe guys  from The Hera.. She  had a  stuffed Nuska,  and was playing the  giggling   happy chick, she saw shadow , Roy and the others  as Dusk tried to knock  down the Nuska's but missed all three ( she was rather  angry)

Shade didn't even try.

 Flores   said,Hey?  Kids  didn't win anything?

 not yet..just started.. she handed   Shadow her stuffed animal while the two  Hera  guys looked on him  with disfavor.

  Come here  Guys... this  is  just to get you started.. . as she laid  down creds  for  three arrows.. Bulls eye  was a big  price.. two in the  next circle  was  a medium, one of the outside  was a  Burian bead  necklace.

 Shadow chuckled as she gave two arrows back to the guy and got  two more 'straight ones' Shadow  said   to Roy  , henry and Val...we got kicked out of the  Michigan state fair, because  of me in the football throw, Flores   at the archery  thing, and Lyri as the shooting gallery... we won prizes and handed them out to kids  we saw who didn't have  anyone...they..um..took exception.

   Flores    brought the  Bow  up, and hit the Bulls  eye, then   hit another Bulls  eye, then the third , just outside .She frowned at the  carney  Guy...

    Can and   Roll  picked out a  Stuffed Snake thing  with wings ( like the  thing  Shadow   was attacked by, on  The Green Moon)   Lyri picked  a  medium sided  Green  fish thing for herself.. she  took back her    Nuska   from  Shadow, and left with her two  , rather cowed'  followers.
 Roll and Can were happy, Shadow grinned at the carney as they moved to  a Disc throw.. Get the Disc   through the  Largan's mouth  to  win a prize.. three discs.. the more you get in the bigger  the prize to chose from on the shelves...
 The Boys eager    listened to  Shadow on how to throw a  disc,  then  he stepped back to let them try.

 ...

 Arnie did   manage to win Billie a  Chuka Bird by Throwing  'footballs". he shook his head,I hope the LC  or Miller  see this  booth,,,

 Meari smiled at Frakas and replied, " Yes that sounds very responsible and a good idea Frakas." Meari followed Frakas to the Crossed Trees, Meari took a seat and she ordered, the large selection platter that basically had some of every meat offered, plus a special Burian soup and lots of various veggies.

 Meari than said, " This is a very nice place you been here before I assume, now what do you know about Burian/Human Faires? I haven't read much about then yet still learning my human history and culture."

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 87):

After some time, they'd gone round the Ferris wheel, and come back down to earth.   Er, Bura, rather...

"So then, Mr. Kase.  What do you fancy doing next?" 

 NA-CE watched everyone else shoot and was very impressed with Madison, NA-Ce smiled at Izzy and replied," Thank you, I am a combat med tech, and I am a member of the Blue Angel Special Forces they taught me a few things over the last hundred years." Na-CE smiled and nodded at Izzy.

 After everyone shot NA-CE said to Madison," That was some pretty good shooting there. Thank you this is really fun, I have never done anything like this before." Then Lizzy ran off to the Dart game and she came back with a huge stuffed animal, NA-CE smiled.

" I agree with Lt. Robertson lets head to the ride area and see what is on the way shall we."

Despite them technically competing with one another, she would shout encouragement as Lizzy took her turn, with Maddy then proceeding to wipe the floor with them all ”oh wow…you’re a good shot Maddy…for a pilot” she said, adding the last part with a giggle to show she was only teasing.

It was just as they were discussing where to head next that Lizzy would suddenly disappear to play another of the games; throwing darts at balloons with her walking away with a giant cuddly toy after nailing three of the top scoring balloons ”oh my god he’s so fluffy! And he’s almost as big as me, oh thank you Liz!” Izzy loudly exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around the giant cuddly pegasus, overjoyed to be given a prize of her own.

After leaning up to give Lizzy a kiss they would carry walking, with Sam suggesting they try out some more of the rides “Don’t forget the roller coaster, oh and the Ferris wheel could be fun…what about you Maddy, anything catch your eye?” she said from somewhere behind the pegasus she was carrying.

Madison smiled at the compliments coming her way after doing well with the shooting. "I was a cowgirl before I was a pilot, Izzy. But thanks." She knew Izzy was kidding with her, and her reply was also sad in fun.

Hugging her new pink stuffed pet, Madison cheered for Lizzy as she won the big Pegasus for Izzy. It was ginormous. Madison's first though was how Izzy was going to carry that thing around all night. When the topic came up, Madison tossed her hair aside and considered the options.

"Rollercoaster? Hells yes. Ferris Wheel? Definitely. Let's do everything, then go drink a lot." Madison stopped at the sound of a loud Yahoo coming from the horse stables. "Did that sound like Nikki to anyone? We should check that out."

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 104):

Would you be agreeable to giving some shooting pointers. I noticed a gallery that may be useful.

"No wonder we came last Sam, we've got Annie Oakley here!" Izzy giggled before eagerly listening as Maddy suggested they did everything before then going out drinking "oooh I like that idea, let's do that" she said in an excitable voice.

Speaking of Annie Oakley it was around about this point that a loud cry could be heard with it sounding reminiscent of the cowboys of old "hmm it could be her" she said looking to Lizzy to see what she thought before shrugging "...well I think it came from that direction, let's take a look, besides which the roller coaster is that way" she said indicating for Maddy to lead the way as she meanwhile took Lizzy by the hand.

She leaned over and gave Arnie a kiss on the cheek, tucking the bird in one arm and wrapping an arm around his waist. "Oh I imagine there will ne nothing left if they find it," She said with a chuckle. "So what now?"

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 108):

She took his hand, "Sounds good, let's go then!"

On arriving, she saw the lady pilots, Sam, NA-CE, and Madison we're all there, appearing to have done well for themselves, based on the number of fuzzy prizes they were clutching.

She also noted there where three types of fire arms available, cork guns, BB guns and real pull bows.

"I've always thought archery looked fun," she said to Justin. "But, never tried it.  Takes quite a bit of strength, to nock an arrow, as I hear.   I'll stick with what I know."      So said, she procured one of the BB rifles for herself.

Her uncle had taught her how to shoot beer bottles perched along a fence, among other things. There was nothing really different about this, except that the BB gun would have no recoil.  Which was only a plus.

It'd been some number of years...not counting basic training with her ESN issue sidearm.   That was a pistol though, and not a rifle.   But she reckoned this was like riding a bike, more or less, in terms of not forgetting.

There were various sorts of targets; the harder to hit they were, the more points you got.   She began on the lower end -- just to reassure herself --  and picked them off with fair ease.    Then moved onward to the more challenging.

The most so were beyond her skill, but she did well enough up to that point.   Enough to collect one of the more decent prizes:   a stuffed, silver and grey feline animal, with a mane like a lion, and a pair of small antennae on its brow.

"Awww, now this here's a cute little critter," she drawled, in a faux western accent. "Here, he's yours," she handed him to Justin.  "I think he wants to be co-pilot in your fighter," she winked.

Haley had her horse cantering around, happy as a clam.  She could see a trailer that had 1-2 more horses resting, and what she thought might be the Buran equivalent of horses, only were shaggier, varied shades of green, and had 6 thick legs and what looked to be antler nubs on their heads.  But she loved this.
Nikki was having fun on her paint galloping to and fro, having it do the barrels and all.  She coaxed Mitch to go faster than a walk "This guy has some spirit in him.  If we are here tomorrow maybe we can take them trail riding?" She stopped a moment to talk to the owner about it.  The old guy was happy as Nikki talked about to him.  Even asking if he was going to have more in soon.  She learned he had 2 mares who were in foal right now, due any day.  He had not seen the pinto get such a workout in a while he was happy about that too.  Nikki gave the man a tip to ride just a bit longer for all of them.

 Lizzy smiled and replied," Yes Madison that sounds great."  Then Lizzy also heard the female cowboy yell and replied," Oh yes that could be Nikki, yes lets head way and yes Izzy the Coaster is that way, that sounds exciting. "

 Lizzy then saw a locker area as they headed for the rides, Lizzy then added," Hey should we see if we can find a locker to store our stuffies so we can ride the rides."

 Sam smiled and followed the ladies, she heard the hollering but she didnt knw Nikki well enough to determine if it was her, but it did sound like her. Sam giggled t Izzy and replied," Well that explains it, but it was a lot of fun."

 Sam then added," Yes rides sound awesome and I am not sure if that was Nikki, but Izzy is right the lift to the mountain coaster is that way."

 When Lizzy found the lockers Sam smiled and added," Oh that's a good idea maybe e can just one between us or one for Izzy's and one for the rest." Sam giggled; she was amazed with Izzy's stuffy Lizzy won for her.

After Lizzy pointed out the lockers, the four of them made their way there.

"I got this." Madison scanned her credits to buy two large lockers, then opened one to put away the pink cuteasaurus. "Go ahead. I don't want to miss what has Nikki hollering like that."

After their stuff was secured, Madison continued in the direction of Nikki's voice. She didn't hear it anymore but she had a well practiced sense of direction, even in wide open environments. Not much further than the lockers, the source was obvious.

"Horses!!" Madison jogged up to the corral where a vendor was offering horse rides. These horses were penned and probably trained for walking through set path in the enclosure, but they were still beautiful and reminded her of home. Just seeing them made her happy and she felt the urge to ride one, even in such a contained environment

Riding on a pinto with long legs, Nikki was trotting around the center ring.

"Hey Nikki!" Madison called out to her. "Looking good!"

Roy followed along, relaxing (as much as he ever did, planetside) and watching the two young boys enjoying their prizes.  "You two should probably try one of the shooting galleries," he suggested to Dusk and Shade.  Looking at Shade, he added, "Especially you.  I've seen the way you shoot, you could probably pick up a pretty nice prize with one of those air-rifles."  They weren't close enough to see, yet, whether they were BB guns or firing pellets...he was guessing BBs, as they were ballistically inferior and made it harder to consistently hit a target...but the ranges weren't that big, either.

"We don't really practice much throwing, unless it's grenades, and even then, we don't really have any sort of precision practice.  Your dad's got an edge on those games...all that time playing football.  I mean, even though he's usually catching, he still ends up throwing a ball more often than any two people I know who aren't on the football team."  He chuckled, watching as Roll, slightly older and more emotionally mature than Can, was trying to coach the younger boy on how to throw the discs for the game they were at, even though he himself was only just learning...it had a very 'big brother' energy to it, caring and encouraging, and it made Roy feel some small sense of pride that he'd helped instill that kind of ideal in Roll.

Again she raced around the large ring and brang the pinto to where the ladies were and made it rear up again. Nikki giggled and laughed and had a big ass smile on her face.  after a few moments Mitch and Haley came by.  Nikkis arm was still in the splint sling and she was using only her good hand. In her broad southern voice came a cheery "Hey girls, guess what I found?"
Haley was smiling to, she was riding a smaller horse, but a horse not a pony"Aunt Lizzy, Aunt Izzy....Ah'm riding a real Earth horse" for her it was a sign of being bigger.  No longer a 'toddler'.
Mitch was enjoying the ride, but he did want to try a few other activities...like the beer drinking contest he heard about.  He simply replied "Ladies" with a nod.

Justin accepted the gifted silver grey toy feline. Hope you don't mind only if keeping this only if my shooting isn't embarrassing.

 NA-CE followed the others when Madison got two large lockers she said," Thank you Madison." She then placed her purple Nuska into the locker for safe keeping.

 Then the group headed to the horse corral, NA-CE had heard about Earth horses but has never seen one in real life. They had horse like animals on the Blue Moon but they were much different than Earth horses. NA-CE did not know Nikki or Haley but she smiled and waited for the others to respond.

After stopping to store their prizes in a pair of lockers, with Izzy’s pegasus taking up an entire locker on its own, they would head towards the roller coaster to find Nikki and Haley riding a pair of horses around a corral with Maddy’s eyes lighting up at the sight of them. Standing by the fence Izzy would smile as the pair rode a little closer so they could talk, with Haley shouting excitedly that she was riding a horse ”So I can see, and you’re doing a good job of it too!” Izzy called back, not that she knew anything about horses being a city girl ”We’re planning on hitting a few more rides before heading out for a night on the town, if you’re interested” she said, extending the offer for Nikki to join them if she wanted, though she probably already had plans of her own so wouldn’t push too hard.

 Lizzy smiled at Madison when she got two big lockers," Thank you Madison." Lizzy helped Izzy put her huge Stuffy in one large locker, then everyone else put there's in another locker. This is when Lizzy noticed Sam didnt have a prize yet, everyone else did.

 Then they found Nikki and Haley riding real Earth horses, Lizzy was a Captain's Daughter in the city and on a carrier station she had seen horses before but she had no clue how to ride one, give her a fighter any day.

 Lizzy did go to the fence and said," Yes Haley that is a good sized one that is not a pony but a real horse Haley, and like Aunt Izzy said you are doing a great job." Lizzy smiled at Nikki and replied," Yes I see you found horses Nikki, that is so cool. Yes Nikki we are heading to the mountain coaster now then a few other rides then hitting the town, but the faire is so beautiful at night isn't it, the ride down the mountain should be spectacular. "

 Roll and Can had to stand on a crate  to  be high  enough to toss the discs. Roll  , at first, didn't want to sue  the Box  , until Shadow showed  him where the  disc  would be, if he was throwing.

 The Logic  helped sooth some of  the 'big kid  vide' and  he would  relent.

  Can didn't do very well the first time( never  even hit one of the  Largrans )   Roll  hit them, but didn't get the disc in its  mouth.

   Shadow paid for another Round... Can  tried to focus  really  hard on his last dics  and it went in!... his prize for one in, was a Burian bead  bracelet..but he won it!... he scrambled off the  crate  and ran to  Val to Give it to her, she  knelt  down and let him put in on  and hugged Can.

  Roll Missed his first disc, but got the next two in. He ch9ose a green and brown Pirloc. and he smiled  as he   jumped off the box.. He looked at Shadow and said...I don't have  anyoine to give it to? as he held it tight.

  Shadow  patted his  back,Sure you do?  If  Mortica  comes back? you can have it waiting for her?.. or  You could give it to Sneak...or  Nikki, or.....haley? You have alot
 of folks to give it to? But... you can also keep it yourself?..you won it?

  Roll  thought  as the  walked, he nodded his head... you arer really smart, Mr Shadow...

  naw?  I just have  a few more years on you. You're not stuck in the stem anymore.. you'll learn alot more  about people know... your time in the Stem  taught you the bad stuff, now, you can try  and find the good stuff.

 The two  boys  ran to the shooting gallery , Shadow looked at the adults  and said.. so? Can  wins the first prize he ever won in his tiny life..and what does he do?..runs to Val and Gives ti to her.... Roll?  is  worried because he   wasn't sure if he had some one to give his to?...neither one of their  first thoughts, was  to  'keep it for myself'


 Both  boys  turned as one to look at  Roy when they reached the guns.

 OK , SM this is your  spot.

 Sam smiled s the others put their prizes away, Sam hadn't gotten one yet but she was fine she knew she wasnt the best at some of those games. Now if they had games where she just had to use her brains then she would kick ass.

 Then they found the horses, Nikki and Haley riding them. Sam smiled at them and stood at the fence watching the beautiful animals. This would be the closest she has ever been to a Earth horse Sam had never been to Earth and finding out she was Burian she probably has never been to Earth. Sam was truly amazed at the animals and if Haley or Nikki got close enough Sam would try to pet one as she said," I have never seen an Earth horse in person before they are beautiful." Sam had a huge smile on her face.

Still smiling "He has a few Burian 'horses' as well.  But it has been so long since I got to ride on an Earth horse I just had to cut loose a bit" she moved the pinto closer to the fence.  I talked to the owner and when we visit we can take a few horses out for trail rides and such.  Be kinda like home.  Grab some camping gear, tent, backpack food and such.  ride out, camp under stars listening to bugs and just look up at the night sky.  that sorta thing" she daydreamed a bit.  "Oh...another fun ride..the coaster is a mountain/forest coaster.  That was fun too.".  Soon the owner began to approach.  "Ma'am... times up.  Unless you want to pay for another ride?  You looked like you 3 were have a lot of fun" he tipped an obviously well worn stetson to the other ladies outside the large ring "Ladies I have both Burian and Earth rides.  Have both Earth Western and English style saddle and tack.  20 minutes in the ring for 50 creds.  Dang good deal" Nikki smiled as she began to dismount "Okay...gotta do this backwards because of the arm and all.  But the price is an excellent deal" She looked at Madison "I so just want to stay on the horse" switching to setting on the fence rail.
Haley was helped down by the owner and Mitch too was careful dismounting because of his injured leg. He rubbed his rump as the saddle was a bit rougher than the padded seat of a torpedo craft.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 118):

"Oh, c'mon, how bad can it be?   You trained with a standard issue sidearm, right?" She arched a brow, gave a quirky smile. "I mean, I hope they didn't let you slide on that, just because you're such a charmer!" 

"Aim is aim," she assured him.  "It'll feel different than your pistol, sure, but you can gauge the target in the same way."    She offered the BB rifle.

"You don't have to do this.  We can just go get some cotton candy, if you prefer."  She smiled. "This is Bura, after all.  So, I'm guessing the cotton candy is deep green?"   

In reply to Nicole Rutledge (msg # 124):

Madison was delighted to see Earth horses. She went up to the nearest one, a roan mare, and immediately began talking soothingly to her and rubbing her nose. The mare responded positively, recognizing that the blonde human could almost speak her language.

"I know how you feel, Nikki. I'm afraid to get on one because I won't want to stop. But we have a roller coaster to go scream on. Soooo...." She forced herself to break away from the mare.

"Sam, if you want to ride one, then say the word. I won't have an excuse to saddle up also. But that would delay us all getting to the coaster. If you want, we can just come back tomorrow also during the day."

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 125):

Justin gave a shrug, taking the offered BB aimed at the row of targets, popping off as many rounds as were loaded.

ooc Hitting 20% of the targets he shot at.

 Justin stared at the BB gun's barrel, to see if it was bent. Hum not too good he stated at the obvious poor outcome. Turning to.the Doc he handed the stuffed feline. Maybe after more practice I'll be deserving of the prize.
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Roy grinned as he stepped up to the shooting gallery.  "Okay, boys...your first formal lesson about shooting..."

He looked at the guns, picking one up and checking it out.  "First thing is, you're shooting BBs, which have a tendency to 'wander' a little bit in the air.  Not enough to make this impossible, but enough that if you miss the target, it's not necessarily because your aim is bad.  Also looks like these rifles don't exactly get meticulous care, which means the sights could be a little off and the barrels definitely aren't in optimum condition."

He handed creds to the man running the booth, took one of the rifles, and started to point to the parts as he explained, "Now, these have open sights, which are arguably the hardest to work with for precision shooting, but the best for being aware of your whole environment.  You want the stock seated square against your shoulder...these air rifles won't kick, they don't have that kind of recoil, but it's a good habit to get into.  A real rifle will kick back against you when you fire, and having it snug to your shoulder means it doesn't get time and distance to speed up before it hits you.  Then you settle your cheek down here on the stock, like this..." and he did it to demonstrate, "and pick your target."

He fired at the furthest one, watching to see if the round went high or low, left or right, so he could see how far off the sights might be.  The BB went just low, and he nodded.

"Now, I know from experience and watching that this was a case of the sights being just a little off, and not the BB veering off target, so I can adjust my aim.  But that's getting advanced, so I'll stick with the basics."  He set the rifle down on the counter in front of him, and held up his right hand with the first two fingers extended in a V.  "This is your rear sight..."  His left hand went up with the first finger extended, and his arm held out at length away from him.  "This is your front sight."

He bent his right arm, so he was looking through the V at his left hand.  "Now, what you want it to have this finger..." and he wiggled his left-hand finger, "in the center between these two fingers, and all of them even across the top."  He brought his hands together slowly, until all three fingers were next to each other, in the formation he was demonstrating.

"Then you put the target RIGHT on top of this finger, hold yourself steady or rest against something steady, and squeeze the trigger gently.  If you pull it hard, or jerk it really fast, you pull the front of the gun to one side and it throws off your shot."  He picked the rifle back up, knelt down so his elbow was resting on the counter, lined up his shot again (compensating for the sight being off), and squeezed the trigger.  The BB didn't hit the target squarely, but the elevation was right and the little hard-rubber Largran spun in the air on a crazy angle before dropping to the ground.

"It's that last part that messes most people up.  They either pull the trigger too fast, or they wrap so much of their finger around it that they're pushing the gun as they squeeze...see, I'm just using this flat part of the tip of my finger..."  He fired again, sending another target spinning.  "I think that's why the LC has a hard time shooting...he's too coordinated for most of the other common mistakes, but he is just a little bit...impetuous."  Another shot, again at the far targets...and his target twitched, but didn't fly, as the BB veered slightly and just grazed the edge.

"Set 'em up again," he said to the vendor, with a grin, as he laid down more credits.  He poured out the BBs, noticing that some wobbled a little bit as they rolled, and he scooped those off to one side.  It wasn't anything they were doing to fix the game...BBs just were really difficult to make evenly balanced, and the extra precision it took to do it went into making bearings for stuff that needed to move smoothly, not air-rifle ammunition.

He picked out five that seemed pretty stable, loaded them back into the rifle, and proceeded to knock down five targets in rapid succession.  "Just like that," he said, with a grin.  He reloaded the 'inferior' rounds, and set the rifle back on the table.  "Don't use that one, if you want to play this...it shoots low."

The vendor cleared his throat, pointing to the assortment of grand prizes to indicate that Roy still needed to pick his prize.  Roy snorted softly...the last thing he needed was a big stuffed animal in his quarters, unless he intended it to become a chew toy for the largs.  He turned to Dusk.

"Which one's your favorite?"  He didn't need to keep the prize for himself, after all...

 Dusk was Delighted  as she  pointed  a  Blue green  Chuka Bird. The  carney  used his hook and  pulled it  down, handing it  to her  with a thin lipped smile.

 Shade  tried two times  to win something, but he  didn't get anything, the first time, and  the small  Prize  the next. He won a Burian Bead Bracelet, he   the  was a whirl  and   crackle.

 You heard   Roy? You'd  do better with a real  weapon, this is just for fun..and for carnies to make  Creds

  The Carney smiled  at  Shadow,you want to  try, Sir?

 Shadow chuckled  and held up both hands...if i was a decent shot. I wouldn't need this... he patted the Sanri Blaster.

The CArney chuckled.

 The Boys   looked  down the   barrel of the  weapons.. Roll fired  hisalotted  rounds..he Got a braclet, but  was ..OH SO CLOSE..to the next ring.  Can  was all over the   target, but seemed to be  'adjusting'  and he did get a 'next ring' so he got a Medium prize..he  selected  a Green stuffed  'dog'. Judging by the  collar it was  a 'mila knock off"..  he  excitedly  gave it  to  Henry.

 Sam smiled at Madison and replied," Oh wow I have never ridden any animal, but I would like to try possibly tomorrow during the day maybe you and Nikki could give me a few tips on how to ride? I think it is time to hit the mountain coaster." Sam points up to the lights that go up the mountain side.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 127):

Alison paused briefly, to watch Sgt. Major Spencer -- another crew member of the Hermes she knew of, but didn't know personally -- knock off targets like they were going out of style.   Her brows raised.

"Well, he could give us both lessons," she observed. "Like most things, it's a matter of familiarity and practice," she assured Justin.    "Don't feel a bit bad, because you sure wouldn't want to see me try and pilot a fighter!   That's a scary thought."   

"Let's go see about a roller coaster, shall we?  Or maybe a log ride?" 

Roy gave Shade a consoling pat on the shoulder.  "Like I said, these air rifles aren't reliable...or, rather, their ammo isn't reliable.  If they were shooting pellets, they'd be more accurate...BBs have really shitty aerodynamics.  These a reason Humans stopped using round balls for ammunition in their rifles a few centuries ago."  He chuckled, and added, "And there is absolutely no knowing what kind of care the rifles get.  I'm guessing that the day this faire closes down, they all get tossed in a box and left there until the next faire...sights get knocked out of kilter, barrels start to get bent, the whole barrel and receiver start to get wobbly on the stock...any of those can screw up your aim.  Don't sweat it.  I've been on the battlefield with you...I know damned good and well that you can shoot straight."

He applauded for the boys as they took their turns on the firing line, and each managed to win something.  "That was pretty good, especially for a first time out and using unfamiliar rifles and inferior ammo."  He made a mental note to contact Gresh about getting some light rifles...something without much kick, that small kids coming up on their teens could handle, possibly even competition-grade air rifles.  It'd make a good training tool, teaching basic shooting skills to the kids on the Hermes, and even if they didn't decide to put on a uniform when they came of age, they'd know their way around a weapon if the ship ever got boarded or they ended up on a colony with minimal military assistance.

"When we get back to the ship, we'll see about teaching you with some proper rifles."  If all else failed, he could teach them with pulse rifles, that had nowhere near as much recoil as the hard-ammo weapons.  "But you both look like you understand the basics, and just need a little practice and a little coaching."

In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 130):

"Awesome!" Madison bounced with excitement. She loved Rollercoasters. "How long do you think the line will be? Maybe we should get some drinks to make standing around fun also!"

 The Kids  were having  fun, they  ate up the  whole experience . They listen to Roy's words like    he was delivering the  secrets of the universe.

  A voice called to Shadow...Hey?  Flyboy..  why don't you show us  how you throw?

 Three Guys, well built  with    ESN Nike, Marine  patches  on..Man!  i was hoping they had a football thrown !

 seeing how you guys  are always  ducking us?  maybe  we can see  some of your skills

 I'm Just the Number  2?.. Miller's  our starter, I  just catch them and score...

 One   guy , about  4 inches taller the Shadow  shook the LC's hand. I'm  Barry Grits.. i QB the  Nike   team.... how's about  me and You have a contest...  which ever one  wins the Biggest prize is the winner.. loser  pays  for al the  throws...

 Shadow  looked  like he was a  bit unsure...I dunno?  I mean? I haven't  trown  in a  while...

Shade  Bleeped   and  Shadow just shook his head.

 what did he say?

 he's my kid, right? He thinks   i can beat you  even though.... he looked at  Shade ...I haven't thrown in a while....Ok Mrs   football shop  guy? what's the rules..

 The carney said... Those  two  big targets in back,  you get one in the  hole..you win a  Bing prize.. you get two in, a Big Prize  and 20 creds..

Shadow  nodded...pointing to  next row down.. the Middle?  you need  at least two in to win a medium prize

 and the front?

the carney winks,that;s  for   ladies and kids. y9ou have to get three in to win a prized, but hey are smaller prizes...but closer to hit....

 Dusk whispered to Roy...Shade said  'but  father, we just threw the ball yesterday?.. i guess father  figures  that is  'a while"

 Grits  went  First , he   fired a ball through the  Middle   creatures  Mouth on the Middle row...he grinned at Shadow...

 ok? Mr  football throw   guy? so? If i was to put  two through the  top ones, that's  one big price and 20 creds? that's two prizes... what if  i throw  my third football through?

The Carney laughed..well?  it has  happened..but..you know?.. the  chart says  you get 50 creds for  3rd in a row, and it would count as a third prize.

  Shadow Motined for folks to clear away..Shade..'moved' one of the MArines,  who seemed to  be wary of saying anything since Roy was there. Shadow held the ball lie he was pretended a practice  snap,   Dropped back , zipping the  ball through the left hand  targets  mouth. didn't even wiggle the target..well..how 'bout that? we both have one in..you only need one  more for a prize?..but I got me a prize already!..and you can't  even  throw at the little ones, because you only have  2  footballs left...man?  don't miss.....See? that's  why i catch them? all that pressure  crying to get the Ball in there...

Grits and his  Buddies  were smiling  any more..he Grits>  do you  inhale, or exhale     when you throw?...

 WTF   kinda  question is that?....  He    went  to throw , he had a thoughtful look on his face and the   ball bounced off the head on the same target he hit before.

 oh....man..tough luck there Buddy?... You can still get a prize if you hit one on top..or  hit another on the middle one?

  Shadow  did his  Drop back and the   ball  went  through,only because  he cranked up on it,  the laces  'shaved ' a bit of  wood off the   left side of the mouth..

 well.. that Gives  me  two?.. but lets see if you can win a prize there , big guy...

 Gritz  was  all messed up..Shadow  already won, he couldn't  stop thinking about the  breathing thing, and the Kids were laughing.. he   ball hit the top of the  stall and  he hung his head. ,  Then Shadow  dropped back again and spun it.. through the  mouth of the first one he hit...

 you're a gods be damned  ringer!

 I just like football..right?..besides  you Challenged  me...

 he collected  his  winnings,Give me  two  big ones, you keep the  20.. i'll take the  50?

 The carney shruygged  coudnted out   50 creds in 10s..ok?  you two guys  pick what you want?  Roll got  a  shelled   creature  that looked like a cross between a armadillo and a squid.  Can Picked big multicolored  fish thing., Then   Shadow  gacve  Dusk,  Shade and both boys  10 creds.use that for more games  or  drinks.he tucked  the other 10 in the carney's shirt pocket.. take this, you're a good  sport, those  football need some air though

The CArney smiled,Thanks  LC... um...don't take this the  wrong  way?  But don'tcome back?

 can't promise that buddy.. depend  who i run into.. or might come back tomorrow?..but hey?   those kids  are going to do alot of advertising  for you..

  i think its  time for some  rides or  do you want to lay more games..

 Rides  won out  with Dusk and Shade  joining in.. Roll said he wanted to come back and do the football thing....

 alight..lets  go  each of you take a turn at the football throw... Including  Doc   , Val and Roy?.. then , when we're  done with rides  we can come  back and  do  the .other games

 Dusk went first, she was  too rpoud to do the frownt  row. she did manage to  get two of three in the  Middle..she  picked out a  black and  white 'bat-like' thing

 Rolls  and Can were advised by the carney to go for the  front  row, Unless they stood  on top the counter.. they  did Can put  2 in, but there third  one bounced off.. but   can , using both hands  to  throw, got  three in!..though two of them thought  about  Faling out..
 Can Jummped up and  down  that he won    Roll    was  happy with him   patting him on the back.. The medium prize was a  speckled loberster-like  creatures.. Can beaned like he had  just won the   fleet lottery!

 Sgadow saw   Roll happy for Can, and how excited  Can was.. he looked at Roy and winked ..lets go  you older folks... get them footballs  flying!

Roy stifled a grin at Dusk's translation and commentary.  "That, I believe, is what they'd call a 'rope-a-dope'...let the other guy push you around until you get him right where you want him.  There was a boxer back in the 20th Century that did that a lot...he'd let himself get hit a few times, back up to the ropes, get the other guy feeling cocky...and then he'd throw a couple of hits, move out and box the other guy in against the ropes, and go to town on him.  Your dad let himself get backed into this...watch him turn this upside down on the guy..."

Shadow delivered the expected results, eliciting a snort from Roy when he asked about the breathing on Gritz' throw as Roy recognized the tactic...get him thinking about what he was doing, break the natural flow of it...and Roy just stood back with a grin as the expected results came about.

He cheered on Roll and Can as they took their turn...Can's technique was a little unorthodox, but those footballs were awfully big for his hands, so it made sense for him to use both hands.

Then Shadow was urging Roy to take his turn.  Footballs were larger than the grenades he was used to throwing...but the weight wasn't too different.  He hefted one, sized up the far targets, then cocked his arm and threw...just short.  The ball bounced off the face of the target, about six inches below the hole.  He picked up another ball, mentally recalibrated, and threw again...about three inches high, this time.  With a nod, he picked up the last ball, adjusting his swing...and bounced the ball against the bottom rim and into the target.  "Grenades are easier," he commented drily.

He turned to Dusk.  "I really don't have any room in my quarters for stuffed animals...what looks good to you?" he asked, gesturing at the prizes the carney was moving to get.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 131):

Justin shrugged there grinned at Alison's comment. If you've got a car licence you've a good start there. Besides it's easier to hit something you're flying towards than something you aim at with a metal pipe. Justin confessed. Reaching the Roller-coaster Justin arranged for double rides if that was possible.
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 Val took her   turn throwing, she  seemed to have the general Idea how to throw a football,,she didn't  do too well, she  got one in the Middle, and she  threw up her  hands  as the last one bounced off the face.
   Can    an over and  gave her  a Hug...Its  ok?  You're  better  at be a mommy...

    The  group  walked towards  a  ride, that was less crowed  , for the  first ride. The flashing sign said  'Barrel rides'...   Shadow looked to  the Adults, This Looks  like  the  Tea Cup  rides  back on earth...  You guys go on?  I'll  hol;d the prizes...

a..VERY..good  looing   green half  angel  woman was  walking through the crowds  with  a case on her shoulder, while wearing  something that looked like a   workouts suit, or even a one-piece bathing Suit... Shadow   waved her Over , shelled out creds  for   Three  mesh bags  called, 'Naragran  Mesh'...  they were  elastic-like and could  expand  as needed, and they were more or less 'see through'  Shadow sorted  out  the prizes, One for  Doc's family, one  for  Roy and Dusk, and one for Roll.

 Dusk Pulled  Roy into  one of the   barrels , while   Roll and Can went into another, and Doc and Val went  into.   Dusk Pointed  at the   burian  woman as the carney guy made  sure everyone  was   belted in.

she seems  very good  at selling her goods....  as the Burian coyly  watched  Shadow pack prizes into   three different bags. He smiled and talked to her, she tilted her head and  Flicked her  and, she   did something with her  COM  then moved  off, maybe  swaying bit more then she need to as  she called out for those who wanted to buy   the  mesh bags.

     The  Ride   started . Shadow tore eyes  eyes off the retreating   female  and  watched  as the 10 Barrels   spun   and  twisted  as the   floor of the    ride   turned and lights  flashed... He thought that rides were always better at night, with the flashing lights.

With Sam seemingly quite taken by the horses, Izzy would quietly listen as she, Madison and Nikki spoke of riding the following day. Personally speaking Izzy found the idea of riding a horse just a little too scary to be enjoyable with her being more interested in the rollercoaster ”Shouldn’t be too long of a queue I hope, but a drink wouldn’t hurt” she replied to Madison, deciding that she quite liked her now that they had got to spend some time together.

Once everyone was ready to go they would carry on towards the rollercoaster, making a slight detour to an adult s only drinks stand that sold brightly coloured cocktails. Although much to her obvious embarrassment Izzy would have to show the bartender her military ID before he would serve her as he made the assumption that she one of the girls kid sister rather than a crew member. With  a bright pink cocktail, complete with straws and something that looked like a strawberry on the edge of the glass Izzy would join the queue for the rollercoaster.

 Sam pulled herself away from the horses and followed everyone to the mountain coaster line, first they would wait in line to get the lift up to the coaster and then head down from the top. Sam added," Oh yes but you can drink them on the ride up to the top though?"

 Sam got a fancy colorful drink and was excited to be at her first Burian festival with her close friends. Sam was really liking Madison she had a good heart, was nice and she liked to party.

 Lizzy was bubbly and all smiles, she was not the horse type of girl either, she liked horses but she wasnt the horse type of girl she was dancing, high society, party type girl. " Oh yes if it will take anytime it is definitely drink time. Yeah Sam it looks like it goes way up this looks like it will be amazing." Lizzy got a very colorful Burian drink with fruit in it that was soaked in Burian alcohol. Lizzy hadn't been drinking to much when Harry was around she was trying to help Harry fit in, but now there was no reason not to drink and have a great time with her friends.

 Lizzy stood in line and then asked someone running the lift up to the coaster," How many people to a car coming down we have a large group or is it just a single person car?" Lizzy was asking to see if there group could get into one car or it was one at a time or two at a time, she was just getting information for the group.

 NA-CE was watching the horses, she walked over to some in a corral. One just walked right up to her, NA-CE smiled and petted the horse on the head. The person in charge gave NA-CE something as a treat for the horse.  Then NA-CE said to Madison and Sam," I wouldn't mind joining you for an Earth Horse ride, I have ridden other animals but never a Earth horse."


 NA-CE followed the others to the coaster line, when they talked about drinks and the wait, NA-CE smiled and replied," Oh yes a drink would be great while we wait Izzy." NA-CE followed the others to the adult drink stand and got a Burian Angel drink that was absolutely amazing.

 Meari and Frakas had a great meal together, they had a very good time. When they were done Meari left a very large tip, and then said," That was delicious and very nice Frakas that was a very good choice. Now lets see what this festival faire thing is all about shall we." Meari and Frakas walk towards the entrance of the Festival.

  Frakas  was    happy,  he said, as he opened the  door,we  will participate  in  Games, yes?  Then  try some  rides that they will permit us to ride? I do not know  why people  ride  rides?, but ti seems like the enjoy themselves..
  walking  around the Buildings . they enter the faire  grounds..  Kids  were running  about, the lights of the Boths    seemed brighter , sounds of   chicldren and  even adults  shouting  and laughing..


 every now and then a Bell  or whistle would go off, indicting a booth gave  away a big prize.

........

   When Morgan and   Kira  finished  their food,  Morgan   sipped on his   beer and   asked ,So? what's next , Master Chief?  Games  or rides... we  might  want to    save  carney food , for on the way out?

......................

 The  roller  coaster had  cars  that  could sit  three 'human size  folks, or  two..'Sanri' sized people. at the  Gate  to  get into the cars,  a  Human  and Burian checked  folks   for height and weight  and   tried  to   seat them  accordingly , with thier companions.

...........................

 Billie  and   Arnie   were  on a a   6  armed  chair  ride, that dipped up and down  as it spun faster and faster...This  might be fun, except   , its  w hole  different thing when you don't get to control.

 Meari smiled a real genuine smile, and replied as they walked through the gates of the festival," Yes lets check out these games, I see many people with prizes, and some of those games look fun. Yes we will see which rides we can go on, yes I guess we will find out what all the excitement is about wont we Frakas."

 Meari looked at the games looking for one she might be good at, she then sees the one ere you  use a hammer to hit and see if they could hit the bell. Meari watched a few strong looking humans try and only one got close to the bell. Meari said," I wonder if they will let us try that one?" Meari pointed to the game.

Madison agreed that she and Sam would go riding the next day. NA-CE, who was nearby also expressed interest.

"Of course, NA-CE. The more the merrier. Literally. It'll be awesome. Earth horses have their personalities, but these are all chosen for their temperament. You'll have a blast."

It was great that Sam, NA-CE, and Lizzy and Izzy were all on the same page with Madison. When they stopped at the stand, Madison didn't know what to order so she told the green skinned attendant with the pretty eyes and cute dimples to surprise her with something sweet. A few minutes later he handed her a tall glass filled with a slushy drink, Orange on the bottom but fading into red at the top. He called it a Fire Fruit Fresh. It was deliciously sweet and went down cold, but when it got to her stomach it radiated warmth that settled in some unexpected places. It also gave her an instant buzz. When he saw he eyes light up, the cute bartender nodded.

"That's the fire fruit" He grinned mischievously. "It'll help you have more fun. I usually give it to couples"

"Ya. Wow."she was hit by a sudden rush of energy causing her bounce and dance her feet. "This can make things interesting." She laughed, but only part it was from the humor of the situation. That was just one sip and she had a whole glass of it. "Hey, Lizzy, Izzy, Sam, NA-CE you have to try this drink."

With adult refreshments in hand the gang went on to the roller coaster queue. Lizzy went to talk to the operator while the rest of them waited in line. Madison sipped her drink carefully. I twas so good she just wanted to drink it down, but she was afraid at how much it's effects intensified. The drink was meant to share but she had already had more than half of it. She could barely contain the excitement.

"I can't wait to get on the ride. I love roller coasters. Back home in Wyoming I went to all the roller coasters when they came to town, and I even went to California to ride the giant one in LA. That thing was amazing and I had so much fun. This is going to be great." Her eyes caught a group of cute guys walking by. "Hey guys. Looking good! Wooo!" The men smiled, appraising the women with smiles and approval, but they kept moving. Madison waved goodbye as they went.
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In reply to Meari (msg # 142):

After their second circuit on the Roller-coaster Justin climbers out the car assisting Alison after him. Surveying the other rides in the immediate area he leans forward so he can be heard over the abounding noises.Any preference for what to try next?

Roy had been relaxed...well, almost relaxed, as close to it as he ever got when he was planetside.  Seeing the woman tap something on her comm after talking to Shadow, he suddenly went on alert, like a herding dog that has noticed something trying to sneak into its flock.

It was almost impossible to keep track of her with the barrels spinning within the spinning of the ride...but that didn't stop him from trying.  And when he could no longer follow her, he instead focused on the crowd around Shadow...he had no doubts that the LC could handle himself, but that wouldn't stop some idiot from trying to collect the outstanding bounty the Demons had put out on him, and there were a lot of innocents in the area.

"Sorry," he apologized to Dusk, as the ride slowed down.  "Thought I saw something...and I've ended up kicking myself for not trusting my instincts a few too many times.  Hopefully it was nothing...we'll see..."  As the ride attendant came around to release them from their barrels, he watched Shadow with an intensity that, if Shadow noticed him, would itself be almost as good as calling out a warning.  Once they were out of the ride, he wasted no time in getting himself and Dusk back to Shadow's location.

"Anyways we are about...Haley where to now?" looking at the girl.
"Can we hit the midway games again?  Or try something else to eat?" Haley replied.
"Mitch?  How about you?"
"I could go for some protein...Maybe one of those roasted leg of whatever?"
"Okay.. how about we get some leg of 'Whatever', I'll hold one for Haley and I to share and we walk the midway...maybe take another crack at those balloons.  How about that?" she said.
Haley nodded with a big grin and Mitch spoke "Sounds good"
Nikki turned to the other ladies "Okay.  You ladies have fun on the mountain coaster.  We are gonna kill some balloons" she let then know so all could go their directions.

  For Mitch, Nikki and Haely ( and whatever  friend  she  had  with her )  The  saw  theb 'knock down the  Nuska  ' Booths. one Burian run, run  human  run.

 There was a felow  who had  a Big metal  'pool' it was   three freet  deep  and the  water were  dark green.  They saw  some  kids ue  fishing pools to    dop a  disc  shaped magnet in.. The  would  Pull it out and the    Man and woman ( both Burian)  who ran the  game  would point to the  color of the   fish on the chart that said what they  would   win. The Big Prized  where    3 foot tall  Plush  fish-things, brightly colored, or choices  of      hand  held   Vid games.

 ( players   roll  1d20 for  the game. 1 or  20 Grand  roize, choice of big fish-thing  or hand held Vid game... 2 or 19   large lush  fish-thing..  3 or 18  medium fishthing  4 or  17 small fish thing  5-16 Nothing, but  you get a  Burian bead   bracelt...cost  2 creds, you get two  tries)

 when the bareel rider , ride  was over,    Shadow  handed Doc  thier bag, and Roy, the bag for  Dusk and he. Shadow carried Roll's  bag.

  They went to  a ride  called  'The Pulse  Gun.'  Capsules  that  could hold up to   four people  would  be  shot  through a tube with all kinds of  lights   flashing.. it  would  dive  into   a pound at the  east   end of the  faire  area,  then Climb up , before shooting   down and  around to  the 'chamber'  would it   would hiss  to a stop.

 Shadow Colledtced the  bags to Hold  again,   When Maria    and  No-Ca   ran up to them...LC? would   it   be  alright  for Shade  to come with us?

 Shadow pointed to Shade,,,Ask him? the two women laughted and turned to Shade, Mia  Amigo? You acre to spend  some time with us, we are gamming and riding, and then go to get food?

 Shade     whirled and bleeped  and held up a hand

  he says you gotta let he  pay  for  food and some rides, he has more creds  , and would prefer you  to save yours?

 MAria  frowned.. then smiled,alright,  but  we pay some too. Si?

 Shade  Nodded  and Off he  went, .. Shadow  say him give  his  prize to Maria  who   hugged him as she     held the   stuff  creature  tight.

 Dusk asked,is    Shade  and  Maria....together?

 Shadow shrugged,I have no clue, i know he doesn't always  come back  to our quarters, so? he's staying somewhere., but? there are a few hermes ladies  that have   not been shy about dancing with him,  and   eating with him on the  Rec dec... I have no clue how they even talk?

  Roll looked at   Roy...should i ride  with you, or with Can and his family?

 Lirg, Nugest , Vaka and  Magin  walked throught he   faire., some folks frightened  of Lirg, but  relaxed   when they   saw Nugest (  who  was hetting    some  'legs of   Chuka Bird , bones and all)

  Vaka and Magin seemed out of place , being shorter, though  Magin was almost a head  taller then the Occui.

 Shoey was smiling as  Lippy  and Scarlet walked  with him on either  side, both  carring  large  Nuskas.

Will,Cora  and Ellen  we having   fun at the shooting gallery, though they  each  oonly had a medium  prize.

 Jumping Lion, Giles  and   Nifty were chatting up  some Burian  young ladies  , whose   lothing   was made to attract  young   males. and  it seemed to be working.

  Jax and  Sneak   stood in line  at the coaster, they   had bought a  prize  back , Sneak had  a large  Nuska, and she wore a few bracelets as she   held   Jax  arm.

”I was always too short for rollercoasters…in fact it’s still touch and go at times now” Izzy sighed, smiling as Madison excitedly called across to a group of guys with her clearly enjoying herself and the brightly coloured drink she had ”looks nice, what’s in it?” she curiously asked as they inched ever closer to the rollercoaster, watching as the cars full of screaming people shot by.

Izzy caught Madison mid-sip. She popped her eyebrows as he rushed to swallow what was in her mouth as she pulled the drink away.  "It's called a Fire Fruit Fresh. It's delish, and it has some.. uh.. interesting effects. Here, you need to try it." She turned the drink to offer her the straw. "Fair warning, though. It gave me an instant buzz, I'm full of energy and warm in all kinds of unexpected places. And that was just from my first sip." More than half of the drink was already gone. "It might be a treat for both you and Lizzy, if you catch what I'm saying. I'm going to have a fitful night of very interesting dreams, I think."

Zob was just enjoying his time snacking on bits and bobs of food from the vendors every once in a while looking over the crowds of people for anything unusual it was a fairly safe place but the events of today still hung fresh in his mind and it was causing him to be a bit restless he eventually found Lirg and his group, "Hello Lirg i see you and your group are enjoying the festivities"
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In reply to faire (msg # 143):

Kira walked with Morgan through the faire and looked over all the events, "I guess we can start with you trying to win me a prize handsome" she then lead them over to a shooting gallery for him to try his luck.

 Lizzy smiled as Madison seemed to have found a cocktail that did the same to her as that Burian wine Izzy got the last time they were on Bura. Lizzy giggled and said," Yes I think Izzy and I will share one later. Izzy it is similar to the Burian wine we had I think. " She giggled and gave Izzy a wink.

 They were now right up front and there were 5 of them so they had to go in two cars," Ok it is max three to a car, so three of us go to other and then two go together, I will go with Izzy, anyone want to come with us or you three go together. Lets see how the coaster runner thinks we should do it to get the best out of the ride?"

 Lizzy then asked the Coaster runner," How do you suggest we split up to get the best out of the ride sir?"

 Sam smiled as she walked with the others and she drank her drink. When Madison said what was in her drink Sam giggled and replied," Madison, Fire Fruit is a very strong aphrodisiac, just stay away from the Fire Fruit wine it is a lot stronger."

 When they got to the front and it was time to decide who was sitting with who, Sam looked the five ladies, Izzy and herself about 5 feet tall, Lizzy 5'3", NA-CE was over 6 foot and Madison was a little taller than Lizzy. " My suggestion is I will go with Izzy and Lizzy we are all pretty small, then Madison can go with NA-CE who towers over all of us." Sam giggled as the drink was already hitting her small frame.

When Sam told Madison that the Fire Fruit had a powerful aphrodisiac, Madison nodded as she finished the last of it. "Ya. I noticed that. It was pretty obvious with the first sip." She giggled.

Finally they made it to the front of the line. There was some conversation about who would sit with who. Madison didn't care who sat next to her. She just wanted to get in that car and zoom. "Let's go NA-CE. We can rock this thing."

 NA-CE smiled at Madison, she had heard of Fire Fruit, she would stay away from that until she found herself someone to help her deal with the aftereffects. Then there was talk about who was going with who NA-CE did not care she liked all four of the other ladies. Sam was right NA-CE did tower over the other four ladies being 6'1".

" Sounds great Madison I will get in first." When it was time for the group to get into their cars, NA-CE got in first and then hopefully Madison got in and the car headed off for the track. As they were pulling out she says," I have never been on anything like this before so we will see how this goes Madison."

In reply to NA-CE (msg # 159):

After NA-CE slid over in the car to make room, Madison threw away her empty drink glass, then jumped in next to her.

"You've never been on a roller coaster?" Madison laughed. "Well, my friend, you are in for a treat. If you like speed, or thrills, or are scared of either, this will be something you remember forever. My advice is to NOT freak out. No matter how much you think you might, you won't die. So just enjoy the ride. When we get to the top, throw your hands up high ans scream all the way to the bottom. Trust me. It's almost as good as an orgasm."

As the car sped u on its first ascent, Madison looked over at MA-CE with huge smile. "Here we go!"

 NA-CE smiled at Madison and replied with a little more emotion than normally," I love speed and thrills, I am a combat med tech, so I love to get my blood pumping I believe is a common human saying correct."

 NA-CE listened to Madison and then added," You got it hands up and scream when we go down and enjoy the adrenaline rush, sounds great to me. Oh, then Madison, I think you have had inferior partners because not many things beat an orgasm for me. Being 315 years old I have had many orgasms over the many years." She laughed and smiled and then put her hands up and got ready to scream when they reached, the top.

With her own drink finished, Izzy would take a tentative sip as Lizzy suggested that it was like the bottle of wine she'd bought her when they were last on Bura "hmm that tast- oh wow! yes that's a lot like that wine" Izzy giggled as the drink hit her making a mental note to get another bottle for them to share "...unless of course you've already found somebody first" Izzy added to Sam's warning about the wine as she looped an arm about Lizzy's waist, giving Maddy a look that more than implied that she had done just that on a previous occasion.

Finally reaching the head of the line they would have a brief discussion as to who was getting into which car before deciding that she and Lizzy would share with Sam, leaving NA-CE and Madison to get into the other.

After climbing into the car, Izzy would nervously wait for the attendant to check the restraints before the ride started with the clanking of the chain pulling them to the top of the first rise, her hazel eyes going wide with fear and excitement as she caught sight of the descent in front of her "Oh my...hold on tight babe!" Izzy said as she took hold of Lizzy's hand moments before they dropped over the edge.

 Lizzy smiled at Izzy and whispered to her, " We need to get a couple of those drinks when we go to leave drink them on the way to are room and when we get there, we will be all ready." Lizzy smiled and giggled at Izzy.

 Then they got to the front Sam made seating suggestions and then NA-CE and Madison got into one car, Lizzy got in first then Izzy of course sat next to her. Lizzy smiled as they went up and she said," I have a need, a need for speed." Lizzy was a fighter pilot of course she loved going fast and she loved roller coasters the few she has been on.  Izzy grabbed her hand, Lizzy raised her hands and screamed as they went over the edge of the first drop she seemed very excited and happy as the ride started with one hell of a drop.

In reply to Madison Rae Perry (msg # 160):

Madison laughed at NA-CE's comment about orgasms. "Ha!. I said almost." She threw her hands up, getting ready. When the roller coaster crested the top of the first peak, she took a deep breath, then as they went into the near vertical drop, she let it all out in a long high-pitched wail.

"AAAAAAIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy"

 Sam just smiled at all the talk about the aphrodisiac Fire Fruit. Then they made it to the front of the line, and NA-CE and Madison got into one car together, then Lizzy and Izzy got into the next, then Sam sat next to Izzy and grabbed her hand tight.

 Sam seemed a little nervous and maybe a little scared," I have never been on anything like this, but here we go no turning back now." Sam held Izzy's hand tight and screamed as they went over the edge.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 146):

"God, yes, the Airmax!" Alison said, pointing enthusiastically. For someone who wasn't a pilot, she seemed to have little back off for being sent surging through the air at high velocity.

Over 200 hundred feet tall, the ride was not hard to spot, and certainly not for anyone who wasn't a fan of heights.  but it offered a very smooth ride and a majestic view of the fair and the skyline.

The sequence of the ride began with a gentle sweeping motion that increased very swiftly in speed, at the bottom of the swing, to send its riders over a full 360 degrees.

"C'mon," she said, tugging Justin's hand, "This will be a blast!"

This sort of thing:  https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Vhj1-pcxg08/maxresdefault.jpg
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   Morgan   watched   Frakas get ready to swing, the carney showed him the rules,,Sanri could only use one pair of arms.
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 Stll, he slammed the  hammer  down and the metal ring   hit the   Bell to  Let   Frakas   win a big prize..  it didn't hit hard  enough to  win the  a Grand Prize.

  Frakas    motioned for meari to pick a price, then handed her the Hammer.

  Morgan looked at Kira..yeah?  I'm passing on that.. i don't need to be embarrassed in front of  the Delta ! section.

  he ended up paying for two rounds at the shooting  gallery.. he handed   Kira a bracelet  for the first  round, and she got to pick off the  medium sized shelf.

 Meari smiled as Frakas rang the bell pretty good but not loud enough for the grand prize. Meari then looked at the prizes and picked a large Chuka Birg stuffy.  She saw many faire goers with Chuka birds, and she liked it reminded her of a bird they had on Uden.

 After Meari chose her prize, she asked Frakas to hold it and she lined up he hammer hit and then hit it as fast and as hard as she could hoping she at least hit the bell.

Roy grinned at Roll.  "Who do you want to ride with?  I'm sure Can would love to have you ride with them, but if you want to ride with us, you're more than welcome."  For all the thrills of the ride, it wasn't long enough to worry about whether or not a couple wanted to be alone...

Besides, Roll was getting mature enough that he needed to develop the ability to make his own choices, and the realization that it was perfectly okay for him to do so...that nobody who really had his best interests at heart was going to try and tell him what he had to do, where his personal pursuits were concerned.

With reluctant hesitancy Justin eyed the Airmax. You really want to try that... giving the ride another glance. Have you past experience with its like?

 NA-CE held her hands up high, and screamed as they went over the edge, it was an exhilarating feeling for NA-CE. Madison could tell she was smiling and laughing during the first drop and had an amazing time during the whole ride.

 Meari missed it a little, but she also made the bell ring but only got a medium prize. Meari smiled and said," Frakas you pick out something you like."

 After Frakas was done Meari then said," Shall we try other games and try some of this great smelling but not very good for you 'Carnival' food. I looked it up on my comms, I do have to admit humns do know how to umm enjoy themselves and have fun even in the middle of a war."

 Meari and Frakas then walked down the middle of the gaing areas surrounded by many games of skill and chance. " What shall we try next Frakas, you pick what we try next, but I do want to try this puffy purple/green stuff people were eating on a stick. The children seem to love it."

 Roll looked at  Roy,I'll go with you   on this ride, so Can can ride  with his mommy and Daddy

  He nodded  , matter of factly as the boarded the  'pulse   round'..  Shadow was  smiling  as they got on board. The LV  had some  other crewman from other Delta  1 ships  see him and come over  to talk, as he  watched the ride  load  up,..Doc Henry   and his family  shot our first, very fast..Can   could be heard screaming..whether from fright, or delight, was  Unclear.

 The Rous  'round' fired out   Rolls was griining   as he  held onto the bar  and the  water splashed over the canopy.

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 Frakas    took her to the Cotton Candy  stall.. there was some  stocks  that had   yellow  or Purple in, but one could tell , it was just food  dye,  so  people  would  buy it  , since it wasn't all green.

as they each  had a  stick,  Frakas  flagged  down a sultry  Burian woman who was   selling the  expandable , mesh backs  and Bought one, to store   meari and his  prizes in... Kragas got a  squid-turtle  thing.

 They stopped  at a both   that had a  round  table  15  feet across. with  holes as  big as a Basketball Rim , with a Meta glass  cover  about   , 2 feet high,....

 Frakas asked  what it was... The carney (human)  said.This  is    the  Rats  Choice.. in front of you  are   6 colors  and  4  symbols.. you place Creds  down, if the Rat  jumps into the hole, you  get  two times  what you bet... if you lose, you get nothing.

 as they  where  checking out  the game, they could see  6  cages  in the back with  2 footlong  Stem Rats  in, the rats looked active and well care for.  a few people came  and  were putting  creds  down..one of the  cages   slowly  dropped below the   table and  ws pushed  forward by a  metal arm... when the  carney asked folks if they were ready, he   hit the  button , the  Rat appeared in the middle of the wheel as the wheel spun  slowly.., the metaglass  middle  cover lifted  and the rat scurried  around and  jumped into the triangle..,  the carney collected his winnings, no  one had chose the  triangle.

As he  cleared  the   counters of creds, the  cage  could  be seen returning to the   line of cages, , The next rat would be a different one.

  suddenly  a Voice  rang out...MEARI!!!  Skiffle  came  running with her  arms out, the Mom and Dad  were smiling, the dad  had some prizes in a bag.

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 Morgan and Kira  walked  about, ..he didcided to  try the 'knock down the Nuska' that the Burian  ran, he did ok, but never  could get the thrid one  down...waving to the   stall, he said, lady's choice?

 the Carney   said to  Kira,if you wish, you may   take one  large prize, rather then  2 mediums?

 They got to the cotton candy stall, Meari got one with purple dye in it to match her hair. She took a bite and it melted in her mouth and it was like eating pure sugar.  Meari giggled and said," Now I know why the children love this is it what the humans call a sugar high on a stick. It is very yummy too, but now we must burn off all this sugar." Meari chuckled more as they walked the gaming area some more.

 Frakas got a bag to store their prizes in and Meari had hoped to win a few more, maybe get one for Skiffle, Meari was going to contact Skiffle and her family tomorrow to see if she could spend some time with Skiffle. Meari missed her greatly but she had a wonderful home and was safe and that was more than Meari could do for her now. Meari finished her cotton candy as they walked over to a game.

 They went to this Rat's choice game of chance no skill involved, you guess which hole the rat would go down, she watched it and then looked at Frakas, " Hmmm all chance really no skill involved, do you want to try once?"

 Before Frakas could respond Meari heard her name and she knew that voice it was Skiffle's, Meari turned and saw her running towards her with her arms open. Meari dropped to her knees and embraced skiffle when she got to her. Meari held her close Frakas and the parents could see tears in Meari's eyes, but hey looked like tears of joy and happiness to see Skiffle.

 Meari then let Skiffle go and said," Good to see you Skiffle, I was going to contact you tomorrow, this is a wonderful surprise." Meari wiped the tears from her eyes when Skiffle wasn't looking and then said," Skiffle this is my friend Frakas, Frakas this is Skiffle my dear and close friend, she is the bravest human I have ever met." Meari was all smiles she couldn't hide how she felt about Skiffle. Then she asked Skiffle and her parents," Are you staying out of trouble, taking care of your parents, and would you like us to stay with you in the faire I have never been to anything like this before Frakas and I could use a guide Skiffle?" Meari smiled and gave a happy nod to her parents when Skiffle wasn't watching to make sure it was ok with them.

 Skiffle's new  Mommy and Daddy  smiled The Birian woman and Half-angle Dad, loked at each other, the Mother said,Skiffle?  If you would like to show   Merai around,  Father  and I will go have a drink where the Adults  are... you can COM us  when you are finished? There is no hurry, school's are closed  since the Fleet is in.

 Meari smiled as she looked at Skiffle's parents, Skiffle got lucky in finding a wonderful, loving family. Meari didnt think her parents would mind, no one in their right mind would bother a little human girl walking around with a Sanri and Udenese warrior walking with her, and she hoped some of Skiffle's friends saw them together, she remembered she got harassed at school for saying she was a purple haired alien giant, which to a girl Skiffle's age and size was very true.

 Meari then asked," So Skiffle would you like to show Frakas and I everything fun in this faire, and if there is any game you want to try, or any prize you would like we can try and win it for you ok Skiffle, it is so good to see you so happy Skiffle."

 Skiffle had been through way too much for her young age, first being a Stem kid, then the incident with the grenade at the compound, then being saved but almost destroyed on their shuttle ride to Bura. To finally finding a loving home to grow up in and be the best she could be. Meari fought back tears, these were the strongest feelings and emotions she has ever had that did not include combat and killing.

In reply to faire (msg # 173):

Kira watched in amusement as Morgan went about playing the knock down the Nuska game when she was given the opportunity to pick a prize she got the Nuska toy and it kinda reminded her of her father a bit when she was a little child, "Thank you" was all she said with a smile to the Carney as she then turned back to Morgan, "I hope Andruss is ok we kinda threw him to the wolves" at that statement she couldn't help chuckle.

  Lirg , Vaka, Magin and Nugest  had some prizes, Nugest had  food  .

  Lirg  looked to the  Bell ring thing,That   person there  grew fery angry at us. Poor Nugest isn't allowed to playn the game again, he  bokes the hammer  and the bell,   they had to have   people  replace the bell,  and    the man got another  mallet from behind his  stand.

 Nugest  smiled,Man say i was ogre... Magin, she   said  it was a compliment?

Magin  looked at  something else to stare  at when Nugest said that.

Vaka  adds,The Man  talked  Nugest into taking  50 creds instead of the  ginat stuffed  Nuska?  I think Nugest  did well...
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 Morgan   chucked  about  Andruss...well? andruss  is  is with a  northwoman?.. I remeber   aan old movie  when the hero spent  the night  with one of the local women, , his  local  friend  asked '  Did she save you  or  end you"....

 ..............

 Skiffle  held  meari's hand, as they walked through the   faire I would like to try the   fishing game?  Father  said it is  hard to win at?

 Frakas, nods,,, Then? Let us try that game   first.

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 Shadow    held  the  'backpack bear. while  Henry rode  with his family. Some people asked  him where  he 'won that prize'

 Shadow  gave them  an odd  look...Travel about  5  miles that way..take a big gun...

 They looked at him oddly and   hurried off.

 Meari smiled when Skiffle took her hand and they walked around the faire. Meari responded," Yes we can try that game first, would you like to try first or have one of us go first?"

 They walked up to the fishing game, Meari looked at the person running it and then asked," How does this work now good sir?"

There was a fellow  who had  a Big metal  'pool' it was   three free  deep  and the  water were  dark green.  They saw  some  kids use  fishing pools to    dop a  disc  shaped magnet in.. The  would  Pull it out and the    Man and woman ( both Burian)  who ran the  game  would point to the  color of the   fish on the chart that said what they  would   win. The Big Prized  where    3 foot tall  Plush  fish-things, brightly colored, or choices  of      hand  held   Vid games.

 ( players   roll  1d20 for  the game. 1 or  20 Grand prize, choice of big fish-thing  or hand held Vid game... 2 or 19   large lush  fish-thing..  3 or 18  medium fishthing  4 or  17 small fish thing  5-16 Nothing, but  you get a  Burian bead   bracelet...cost  2 creds, you get two  tries)

 the  Burian woman finished explain , Frakas   gave her  4 creds....The Human  Girl will take   2  turns,  Then we will see if    Meari or eye take a  turn..

 The  woman gave Skiffle   the  rod, and  said.. you get  for  tries.. the first two  is  one turn...the 2nd two are  the next turn

Zob nodded and gave Nugest a small pat on the back, "He just wasn't prepared to see what Nugest was capable of he should take comfort in knowing the Hermes has such strong people" he then looked over to the shooting gallery area, "Have you tried the shooting gallery yet?" he asked choosing to tag along with them if they allowed him to do so.

 Meari smiled at Frakas for letting Skiffle go first and paying for two rounds or 4 tries. Meari stood next to Skiffle and said," Just go with your gut pull the one out you think is a big winner, and Skiffle just have fun ok."  Meari stood back and let Skiffle try her luck at winning something on her own.

  Lirg nodded,That would be  fun. I have  watched, people shooting those tiny  guns.. still? some peole  won prizes?  The one  called Will  won a pirze, and   the Master Chief one  a prize as well.

 Nugast  tooked towards the   football throw,I want to throw things..maybe  win prize like that?

 Magin looks at them ...shooting  first, then we  throw things...

 Vaka nods   as they move towards the    shooting gallery.

    Skille   had the line in the water.. she was  waiting as   some kids  'swept the   magnet through' the water..others   just held  in still until they  felt something

  she got  3 'big fish'  but they were easiest to get and  didn't  count..She did  get a slightly  smnall one  and the   Man let her   Pick out a bracelt.  Skiffle  picked one that had   little stone and  wood  beads... when she Got it.. she smiled  at  meatio and  hnaded it to her...

 Thuis is for you!, to remember me when you are away!

With Lizzy and Sam holding her hands up, Izzy would scream in a heady mix of fear and excitement as they shot down the first descent at breakneck speed before being whipped around to right as the cars followed a sharp, upward bend before dropping down again with Izzy’s heart feeling like it was going to burst of her chest.

 Meari watched as Skiffle won a bracelet, she picked out a very nice one and handed it to her.  Meari smiled, she fought back the tears, and replied," Thank you very much Skiffle but I could never forget you, I will wear it always. "

 It was now time to win Skiffle a bigger prize, Meari tried to look for the smaller fish but she couldn't see through the green water. Meari put 4 credits down and picked up a pole and went fishing for prizes. " You did good Skiffle lets see how I do." Meari then pulled up 2 big fish but in between she got two smaller ones, one giving her a small prize and the other getting her a medium prize.

 Meari then said," Ok Skiffle you can pick out the 2 prizes ok." She was very happy she won a prize for Skiffle, she deserved everything she got for the life she had to endure.

 Lizzy let Izzy's hand down after the first drop and held her close, Lizzy was having a great time, but she could tell Izzy wasn't doing as well. Lizzy held her hand tight as they went through the ride, Lizzy was smiling and having a great time hoping Izzy would also have some fun.

  Skiffle  looked at the   prices, and she  got a small chuka Bird  and a Medium flying snake...

 she kept the smallest and Handed  Frakas   the  flying snake thing...That is  for   letting me play!

 Frakas wanted to refuse it, but he saw the  pride in her eyes of   sharing.

  Thank you , Skiffle Girl. I will keep it in my quarters.

 Sam held Izzy's hand up only about halfway down, she then let go and grabbed the handrail as they hit the bottom and then turned and continued through the ride. She saw Lizzy trying to help Izzy enjoy the ride, Sam was smiling and holding on. She was excited and scared all at the same time and it was great she had never been on a ride before, and it was exhilarating.

 Meari smiled at both of them, at Skiffle for her sharing her prizes and for Frakas accepting the prize, she could tell he wanted to refuse it, but Meari also saw the pride in Skiffle.

 Meari then said," Well Frakas since you didnt get to play that one, how about we let him choose the next game, what do you think Skiffle, and then we can hit some rides if you would like too." Meari was having fun being with Skiffle and Frakas and having a great time.

Billie continued to explore the Faire and all that it had to offer with Arnie, holding his hand and keeping her bird close to her chest. It was...strange that she would already find an attachment to the object just because he had won it for her.

When the rollercoaster car found the bottom, Madison took a breath. The ride made a hard turn then ascended again. The girls in the car ahead looked like they were enjoying themselves. NA-CE seemed good too, but everyone was always too high on the rush during the ride. They'd get a chance to rave or rage after.

Soon, Madison and NA-CE were at the crest again, then dropped.

"AAAAAAAYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee_________________________________"

 NA-CE was enjoying herself, the adrenaline rush was amazing, they got to the bottom and she remembered to breath. They made twists and turns and then they where at another crst and NA-CE screamed," AAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY...YYYYYIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE______________"

  Frakas  went to the football throw.    Frakas  threw, he had  watched  practices, but watchign wasn't doing.. he failed to get two of three in the Middle row.

  He  nooded to  Skiffle..The carney suggested she   throw at the   one in the front row, and she needed three of three...

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Arnie    and  Billie  got to the  swing ride   that lifted them almost straight out  as it   rose and fell.

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Shadow waited   for the group to get off the Pulse  round  ride.

Roy nodded at Roll's decision, and when they loaded in the car, he tucked Roll in between him and Dusk, so that he could reach across to put his arm over Dusk's shoulders and hold Roll securely...not that he didn't trust the ride restraints, but he wanted Roll to have some sense of what it was like to feel that sense of being somehow part of a family, and it was one of the few ways he knew to do that.

The water splashed over the canopy of the ride, and was still dripping off when their car came to a halt.  Roy had a big grin on his face...after many of the things he'd been through in his time on the Hermes, carnival rides didn't really present much of an adrenaline rush for him, but Roll's excitement was contagious.  "How'd you like that one?" he asked both Dusk and Roll as they got off the ride.

Henry looked at his wife and son.

"What do you want to do?

In reply to faire (msg # 183):

Zob chuckled as he walked with the group over to the shooting gallery and paid for all 4 of them to give it a try, "Alright folks your up" he then stood off to the side to watch the group try and win some prizes but was distracted momentarily by the screams of the people from the coasters.
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  Nugest  helfed  his  'leg of something'  and waved  for the others  to shoot

 Lirg  didn't like the size of th rifles. he held it out like a pistol and  fired.., he was  only good  enough to win a small prize.

 Magin   seemed to   be a good  fit for the   bb guns.. she  did  well , but  only  good  enough  for  a medium prize.

 Vaka  did the best.. he hit  good  enough to  win a Nuska  as  tall as he was.

The Carney looked at  Zob..you still have  a  mag coming?

  Can  jumped up and down...More  rides   Please!

 Roll  got out  and   grinned...is that how it  feels in a fighter  craft!!!

 Dusk  smiled,I flew  with Father   once, he did not  do   that fast...

Roll looked at Roy,lets do those  flying  swing things!!

  Shadow  shifted  the   sleeping Nuska  to  his  back and  CArried  the  Prize  bags  towards the   Flying  swings

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 Meari  , Frakas   and  Skiffle  reached the  'Pulse  round' ride.

In reply to Zob (msg # 198):

Zob put down the credits needed for a round he then picked up the small rifle and took aim his mind envisioning a duster merc in his sight before pulling the trigger and hitting the target dead on winning the grand prize a giant fish thingy, "Ill give this one to Orria" he smirked feeling pretty good about himself.

As the ride continued to shoot around the bends and drops, Izzy would hold on tightly to Lizzy’s hand as she tried to decide whether or not this had been a good idea, screaming as they went down another steep descent only to immediately shoot back up again and twist round to the right so drop back down again after another sharp turn.

As exhilarating, or terrifying, depending on your point of view, the ride was it would eventually come to an end with it slowing to gradual stop at the station ”oh wow…that was…quite a ride” Izzy breathlessly said when the ride finally came to a stop before laughing with her head resting on Lizzy’s shoulder, with her now able to admit that she had rather enjoyed the experience…not that she was in any rush to do it again.

   Roll and Can  dragged the Adults  to the  flying swing things.   Shadow   chuckled at henry as he pointed  to the  swings.

  I'm on Prize  Duty. You  go have  fun with the family. I'm having fun watching  all you guys. He  sat on a bench as they  got in  line,  Prize  bags  around him and  'backpack' nuska  at his feet.

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  Orria   was across  the  faire  from Zob with some Stem kids, and a Mom and dad.

"Oh sure!" she assured him. "And far more harrowing rides!"  On which memory she paused.  Was there just the vestige of a frown-?

"My brother loved the hell out of rides like that.  I used to go with him."  She smiled. "But,  we don't have to, if you'd rather do something else? I know it's not everyone's cup of tea."

Roy chuckled at the reaction to the ride.  "Well, sometimes fighters do stuff that feels like that..." he answered, thinking back to his first ride in a fighter...taking the jump seat of a Hammer IV that Shadow was 'commandeering' from Mars.  It had felt kind of similar...nobody was shooting at the ride, so there was a certain element of danger that was missing...

But that wasn't a story you told a young boy who was flushed with enthusiasm and looking to have even more fun.

He followed along, enjoying seeing Roll and Can so eager for the next ride...he hadn't felt that kind of excitement in decades...not since before his mom passed.  His father and stepmother hadn't really involved him in anything that inspired a lot of excitement from him...the closest had been the anticipation of weekends and later weeks spent by himself, living out on the land, and getting away from them...

He checked that line of thought before it got any further.  Roll and Can were having fun, and he wasn't going to put a damper on it by dwelling on his troubled childhood.  He brought himself back to the here and now...the boys were having fun, he was enjoying being with Dusk, and for the time being, the world seemed safe.  That was enough.

He let himself be swept along to the swings, an odd look of contentment on his visage, that seemed somehow at odds with the adrenaline-filled energy surrounding the rides.

  The   swings  , again could  accommodate  3 people... Can  went with his  mom and Dad.

 Roll  went with   Roy and Dusk.

 Shadow   smiled softly as he watched, nodding his head. It wasn't that long ago, , both kids   felt as if thier  'people'..or... everyone? 'serted them. Now Can  smiled  brightly as he   was cinched into his  seat.

 Rolls  seemed   comfortable  as his eyes  were  wide , wondering how  being on a 'swing' high in the air  would feel

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 203):

Suppressing a grin with a shrug Justin gave Alison a nod. I'll have a go, and hopefully won't loose breakfast. joining the waiting cue; upon reached the gate Justin gave Alison 's hand a squeeze Do you want to have a couple of rides on this?
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 Meari watched Skiffle get three of three and win a medium prize on her own. Meari tried the second row with Frakas and got 3 out of three in the middle row. Meari let Skiffle pick out her prize as well. They had a great time, they had won many prizes, they then ended up at what they called the pulse ride.

 Meari looked at the ride and Skiffle and said," Do you wish to try this ride if they let us on?" motioning at the size of Meari and Frakas.

 Sam was holding onto to Izzy for dear life as the ride went up and down, side to side, turns, bends and drops. Then they finally began to slow down and come back to the station they left.

 Sam was like wow it was amazing, scary as hell but a lot of fun. Sam gout out and then helped Izzy and the excited Lizzy out of the car. Sam then headed over and waited for NA-CE and Madison to get out of their car. " Wow is the word Izzy, I guess my first ride should be a doozie right. So what now ladies?"

 Lizzy was excited through the whole ride, she loved it, and Izzy could feel her going with the car like she was in a fighter right now. She a smile of joy she couldn't hide, she loved going fast and being close to the edge it was part of being a great fighter pilot.

 When they finally got back to the station Lizzy almost looked sad it was over, at first she said," Lets do it again, yes again." Then she saw Sam's and Izzy's look after the ride and realized they didnt enjoy it as much as Lizzy did. Lizzy got out taking Sam's hand for help and then they walked over and waited for Madison and NA-CE.

 When Madison and NA-CE joined them, Lizzy had calmed down a lot and then calmly said," I loved it as you could tell, but the line is way too long for another wait, so yes Sam what shall we do next. We could head back and get you a prize and then head out onto the town for some drinks and fun, what do you say ladies."

While Madison had been in combat missions flying against enemies trying to shoot her out of the sky, there was still a huge rush from a roller coaster. No one was trying to shoot her down, but the lifts and dips were far more interesting when not strapped into a cockpit with an ejection seat. When the car finally came to a stop, she suffered a huge crash of disappointment. But all good thing must come to an end, so she put on a brave adult smile, and climbed out, stepping out the way for NA-CE.

"That was such a rush. I could do that again and again." Madison skipped over to where Lizzy, Izzy, and Sam was waiting. "Hey, guys, what did you think? Fucking awesome, am I right?" They could tell that none of her buzz had worn off in the excitement. If anything, she was even more high.

"So, what next? Do that again?" She looked over at the line. "Or not." Then Lizzy suggested going and winning a prize for Sam, Madison bounced. "Yes, yes. Let's do that. Then hit the town and get some drinks and maybe dance."

 NA-CE enjoyed the ride immensely, the thrills without the danger of true combat, she also saw Madison the fighter pilot enjoying it, of course she would thats what they do fly on the edge and that is what this ride felt like which was amazing. Humans did know how to have fun that was for sure.

 " Yes it was what you call a rush Madison." NA-CE joined Madison with the others and then she replied," Well that was enjoyable like Lizzy said the line is long by the time we get another ride the night would be almost over."

 NA-CE listened then added," Yes we can pick up all of our prizes and then make sure the LT. also has a prize as well, then drinks and I love dancing."

There was a brief look of fear in Izzy’s eyes at Lizzy’s suggestion that they go again though it was quickly dismissed when they saw how long the line was, with it then being suggested that won Sam a prize and then went out for a drink and a dance ”I say we make a quick detour to the palace so we can stash our collection of cuddly toys and have a quick costume change” with her wanting to get dolled up a bit for Lizzy.

Alison quirked a brow, "Wait.  Are you talking about the Airmax, or..." asking with a curious, coy smile.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 213):

Justin chuckled...Did you hve something else in mind; that we could enjoy in public beside the Airmax..
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"Well...not in public, no.  I'm adventurous, but there are limits.  Especially anything that might be career-ruining, or otherwise disciplined by the ESN.  So let's stick with the Airmax. For now," she winked.

"You know, if you last on this ride, without screaming, you'll get a bumper sticker stating 'I Survived the Airmax,' that you can put on your fighter," she joked.

 Sam smiled at the group and replied," That will be fine let's see if we can find a game, I might be able to win something on." Sam giggled and then began walking towards the lockers where they left their stuffies.  " After that yes lets head to our rooms at the Palace, change then we hit the town and they will stay open until we leave the Burians love the Delta fleet they rescued them from Demon occupation."

 Sam led the group to get their prizes then hit the gaming area before they left for the Palace. Sam looked around for a game she might be good at.

 Lizzy smiled and added," Yes perfect, great Idea Izzy." Lizzy followed Sam to the lockers as she waited for Madison to unlock them since she paid for them.

The plan was set. Lockers, Prize for Sam, Palace, then change into party clothes and go get crazy. First the lockers. Madison followed the group, occasionally getting distracted by eye flirting with passing men. When all the other girls stopped to stare at her she was a bit embarrassed at being caught, but then she realized they just wanted her to open the lockers. "Whoops, sorry." She tilted a half grin and then went and opened the lockers with her key card.

"I say we go to the ring toss and all play. One of us is bound to get a prize for Sam. Either that or take me back to the shooting gallery. I have that beat now. Drinks not withstanding."

 NA-CE smiled and followed the others to get their prizes first. When the talk was about how to get Sam a prize NA-CE responded," Well Lt. do you wish to try a game first and see what you can try to win?" NA-CE will also check out the games around her that Sam might do well in.

Roy sat in the middle, this time...it let him keep a comforting hand on Roll if the height of the swings started to unnerve the boy, but it also left an arm available for Dusk to hang onto for reassurance...or whatever other reason she might have...

"We never had anything like that Pulse ride where I grew up...we had swings like these, but nowhere near this tall."  They had seemed plenty tall at the time, but he was a couple of feet taller now...and after jumping out of a shuttle in the middle of a space battle with only his armor and a rope tether, to rescue Lyri, NOTHING seemed quite as tall as it used to.  There was nothing like staring directly into the abyss of space to shift your perspective on distance...

He relaxed into the seat as the swings started moving, an almost zen-like peace on his face.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 215):

Justin grinned all the more. So are there any hooks to this option. As I've a modicum of flight time, which may tip the outcome in my favour.
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Henry smiled at Can then looked over to Val.

"How do you feel about rides? Or do you want me to go with him?"

Mila, he noticed, was getting clingy, a clear sign the place was too noisy and crowded for her.

  Shadow  called  Mila over to sit  with him and the  over lazy Nuska. you should have stayed  with LArry and the Largs, you still would have  got  some of this  food?he  fuzzed  up her neck  fur  as he  sat on the bench,

...........

Val Giggled,some rides  scare me, but after the fact  they feel fun.

Can Grinned ...They all  are fun,  They don't have things like this on  Stations..

,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  Roll was having the  time of his short life. his   eyes  , only slightly smaller then his  smile  as they were getting strapped in the  chair.

 Dusk   leaned  a bit on Roy, then peaked  around the shoulder to  Roll... ..you like  these rids?  They seem to encourage fright?  Most people do not like fright?

 Oh No  Miss  Dusk, they do give  funny feelings?  But being  scared isn't one for me?..It tickles  my tummy!

 Once  the chairs  were  filled, the  Machine  started  and the   chairs  began to whirl   around betting  faster  as the Hiss of the   pole  telescoped Upwards to take them higher. Roll looked like  a happy doggie   that sticks  its head out a hover car  window..

  Can  was  cheering  as   the    started to   dop and raise, even as they spun.

Mila trotted over and curled up on Shadow's feet, leaning in against him and presenting her head for a good fuzzing.

Zob was lost in his thoughts for a moment as he looked at the giant fish thing he then looked back to the group, "Sorry to leave you folks but i need to spend some time with my daughter hope you understand" he then slowly made his way off to find Orria the situation kinda made him feel like a shit parent and he felt like he needed to rectify it.

”That and the boost to their economy won’t hurt either” Izzy added with her suspecting that the arrival of the Delta fleet had the shopkeepers and restauranteurs of any APF planet or station rubbing their hands with glee. All that back pay and nowhere to spend it coupled with the desire to enjoy themselves while they still could must result in a small fortune being spent.

Upon arriving back at the locker Izzy would watch in amusement as Maddy eyed up a group of passing men before politely clearing her throat to get her attention ”See something we like?” she asked with a mischievous gleam in her eyes. Not that she would begrudge a little window shopping.

With Maddy managing to return to the here and now, if only for the time being, they would retrieve the prizes and start walking towards where the games were, with Izzy’s pegasus being almost big enough for her to ride ”So what do you guys fancy? I can see a ring toss, a ball game and…what looks to be mini golf” she said pointing out each stall as she spoke, although there were many other games available to try and win a prize for Sam.

 Sam giggled and replied to Izzy, " That is very true the credits the Delta fleet add to the Burian economy is amazing and helps everyone greatly."

 Madison then opened the lockers as Sam looked around at the games, then she heard Izzy say mini golf. She used to play that with her friends in the computer lab. Sam smiled at everyone and said," Let me try this mini golf first if I dont win something then someone can play whatever to win me something deal."

 Sam walked up to the mini golf stall and said," Hello what do you have to do to win?"

 Lizzy smiled at Sam as she looked determined to win herself a prize. Lizzy was happy Sam was trying she was not an athletic person, but she could hold her own more than Sam knew. Lizzy held Izzy's hand and replied." Sounds good to me Sam, go kick some ass."

 Lizzy would follow Sam to the mini golf stall and see exactly what Sam had to do to win a prize.

  The   Carney  guy looked at   Sam...ok, little Lady, Since i don't know if you're from earth... this is a putter, you can use the one that looks  like a mallat, or the   regular one... for  2 Creds  you get 3 balls...  if you sink one, you get a burian bracelet..2?  any  toy from the middle shelf... 3..any top from the top shelf...now?, what you do, is   put the  ball on aly one of those three dots, you have to stay behins this line up here?....  you  hit the  ball towards the hole.. it has to go in and  stay in?

 NA-CE followed Sam and the group, she got her purple Nuska out of the locker and then joined Sam and the others at what they called mini golf. She had no clue what this golf was, she listened and looked to find out what this was all about. After the carnie explained NA-CE thought Sam actually had a very good chance of succeeding she just has to judge the speed, force and trajectory of the ball to the hole. NA-CE watched Sam closely as she seemed to get ready to try her luck at the game.

 Sam put down the credits needed and then, went and tried to line up her shot. The first one missed badly, the second was very close but just missed. Her last shot went right in she had only gotten one in. She looks up to see what she won for getting just one in.

   The  Man nodded and Pointed the  the   wall that had the Bracelets.alright , Little Lady, You wone  your choice of these works of art!...or?...you can go  again. maybe   win again..and trade up?

 Sam smiled at the man and said," I will try again." She put down her credits and then tried again. This time the first one just misses, then the second was a little further off, then her last shot got in again. Sam jumped up she won again and she won a medium prize on her own.

 Sam smiled and said," Thats two beads for medium correct? I will take that medium Cylox please." Sam smiled at the others holding her Burian Unicorn, she seemed very happy and left a 10-credit chip as a tip to the man.

Madison jumped and clapped when Sam finally won the prize she wanted. "Congratulations Sam. Whoooot. Great job!!" It was better that she won it all on her own.  But with that mission completed, they could all get moving on the real partying.

Nikki, Haley, and Mitch played more midway games and ate the Burian bird legs.  She waved at the other Hermes people she saw and viewed a few more exhibits.  Mitch led them to the dodge'm cars.  A few rounds on that made him happy.

Roy chuckled at Dusk's question to Roll.  "It's not universal, but it's pretty common for Humans to get a sense of enjoyment out of doing things that push the limits in some way...stuff that feels like it should be dangerous, even though you know it isn't, like these rides..."

He happened to catch a glimpse of Shadow, sitting on the ground below, keeping Mila company while Henry, Val, and Can also rode.  "And then there are some Humans who seem to need that very real sense of danger to get the same kind of enjoyment...mountain climbers, endurance swimmers, free divers...fighter pilots..."

  Dusk  followed   Roy's   gaze( the best she  could)..Father   seems to be most relaxed, when everyone  else is stressed... but  seems stressed , when everyone is  is  relaxed?

 The  swing ride lasted  a while  , as the machine had to   lower itself  as it  slowed down.

 When the  two groups of riders  came over to  Shadow, they found  him feeding  a  Green got  dog to  Mila as he  ate obe himself, the bear-thing had some green ketchup on its  snout, indicating  , it  either ate, or they tried to make it eat.

 The LC looked at the others  Roll looked tired,  Can was smiling,  but his head was hunched over a bit.Its getting Late, for the   smaller Hermites? Maybe   grab a Hotdog
 and drink for the road  and head Back?...

 Dusk  looked around at the others.There are rooms  at the Palace for us all...There is a  Lunch meeting at Noon, that we are all to attend?

 Roll   nodded,I am going to go to   The  Big Ugly and help  Puskie  with the LArgs I will sleep there. They  said the LArgs  get to play  outside  tomorrow. he held up his  COM... Disna  is  coming down  with  the hurt  Larg, so she can play  too...

 Meari, Skiffle and Frakas get to the Pulse ride, Mari looks at the attendant and then said to Skiffle," Skiffle would you like to try this ride I am not sure what it does but I will go with you." Meari smiled and then asked the attendant," Hello what exactly is this ride and may all of us ride it?"

"The Palace might not appreciate my menagerie. I'll take the bear and Mila and join the largs for the night. Val, you take Can and enjoy the luxury. I'll come round in the morning. Am I expected at this meeting?"

Henry hugged his wife and ruffled his son's hair.

Val frowned...I suppose we can do that? But  you should ask Mia?  she might  wish to spend  the time with the LArgs?  and the bear should be up on the Hermes, if  we intend to keep him..

 Roll  said,Us larg Masters  can take  care of a little Bear-thing?

   Shadow truned as  if he was checking out the faire and said to  Doc, you Might  want to take the  Palace tonight Doc...pick your battles?

 Dusk held up  her COM.. Shadow checked his  when she did, and frowned..

 I assume, Doctor  Henry? You are  an advisor?  i  would guess they want you there?..It is  at midday?

 Can looked  up at Val... will i be allowed to  stay with Roll an' the largs?

Roll grinned...yeah? he can help us  feed them and water  them..and he's around them alot  anyway!

  Val cocked her head, raising an eyebrow to Henry.

 Shadow  Moved  off a bit  and  was trying to signal  Henry to  say 'yes"... Val turned to look at him and he put his hand  to his   eyebrows  and Looked up at the sky...wow..would you look at those stars..huh?

 Dusk  giggled as she   hid her head on  Roys shoulder.

 two boys looking at henry.. one  wife with  an arched  eyebrow ..and time seemed to stop,

.................

 The     ride  operator    looked at  Frakas  and meari  and  skiffle...he    leaned to them and  said very sternly,You cross  your belts  across the Little on,, when i close the glass? You don't open it until i do?... this is  a fast ride that  does  curves  and   dips, and  goes under water twice.... its  safe... just.... DON'T  open the glass  until i let you out..

  Meari nodded at the operator and then they got in putting Skiffle between Frakas and her and doing the belt as they were told. Meari then said," Thank you Sir we will not touch it until you let us out."

 Meari help Skiffle close, and she said," Hang on Skiffle it might be scary, but you are safe with us ok." Meari then held on waiting for the ride to start when everything was ready.

Hemry threw up his hands.

"All right, all right, my surrender lights are on. Can, would you like to take Mila with you?"

He took his wife's hand and smiled. They watched everyone else head off.

"The Palace awaits, my love."

   Shadow grinned,That's it doc!..see?  all those   years  in studies, did make you a wise man...

 Val   have Shadow a sneaky smile  and  they went off... Shadow got   Doc to Take Can's  prize  bag with him.

 if he wins  anything else , I'll bring it up to the ship and drop it off  at your quarters.

 hefting the  bear,  Roll's  bag and   Dusks, Shadow  suggests...Lets try the fish game. get some   carny food  and drinks , and Me and the Boys   and the Fur-larg will head to the  BY... The SM can see if Dusk wants to try some of those other  rides?

 then he shrugs, there is  tomorrow as well...but  we'll have to see where our  jobs take us  after the Lunch

..................

fish game..

There was a fellow  who had  a Big metal  'pool' it was   three free  deep  and the  water were  dark green.  They saw  some  kids use  fishing pools to    drop a  disc  shaped magnet in.. The  would  Pull it out and the    Man and woman ( both Burian)  who ran the  game  would point to the  color of the   fish on the chart that said what they  would   win. The Big Prized  where    3 foot tall  Plush  fish-things, brightly colored, or choices  of      hand  held   Vid games.

 ( players   roll  1d20 for  the game. 1 or  20 Grand prize, choice of big fish-thing  or hand held Vid game... 2 or 19   large plush  fish-thing..  3 or 18  medium fish thing  4 or  17 small fish thing  5-16 Nothing, but  you get a  Burian bead   bracelet...cost  2 creds, you get two  tries)


 he looks    at  the two Boys  and Dusk...ok..you each get a turn, then  off  to  green hotdogs and  Yellow burgers.

  Can stepped forward.. he looked at  Shadow , Shadow Nodded his  head... The     disc  sunk into the  darkness of the water, Shadow absentmindely looked around seeing some Hermes   people.

 Then  Can Pulled his  dis  out...he looked to the    Burians  and  The Man  smiled  and said...you won...A GRABD PRIZE!

 His wife pulled on a bell  ringing it loud..Can's  Face  was...well..he was in shock..eyes  Bugged out... mouth opened..Dusk Giggled  Roll was  Jumpign up and down cheering.

  Can.... you gotta  tell the guy what you want...  a Big  giant Fish thing..or  a hand held Vid Game..

  Can looked  at the    Burian  who was  chuckling... some people , he might have hated  giving a prize to..but not this kid.

 he  found his voice  and   pointed  at the Box  with a brand  new  'MasterGamer" hand held that came with two games... still wrapped in thier box.

 he handed it to  Roll... Roll didn't know what to do... he won a praize before..not long  ago..but this was a grand prize..

 he held onto the box  for dear life..and  fished his  second  turn..he didn't get a breaclet, because he won a prize..  he sat  next to Shadow and Mila , Holding the Box  with both hands, still in shock..

 ok you tewo, take your turn, me and Mila  are still hungry..

 father? I am not a little kid  i don't...

 You're My kid..sheesh..have some more  fun?... the worse  that  can happen is  you win a bracelet?

 know she wasn't  going to win the argument..she  took a  pole to stand  near  Roll and Fish...
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When Sam sank the winning ball Izzy would cheer with the rest of them, watching as she selected her prize “Nicely done Sam, I knew you would win a prize of your own” she said giving her friend an enthusiastic clap on the back ”now I say we go and get ready to party before Maddy’s eyes drop out of her head” she giggled having noticed that her attention was being frequently drawn to the passing groups of men.

 Lizzy was very excited as she watched Sam play twice and win each time and then traded them in for a medium Unicorn that she called it's Burian name she guessed. " Great job Sam that was awesome, so now that e all have won prizes lets get some fair snacks as we head to the Palace change and then hit the night life. "

 NA-CE moved to watch Sam try this golf game they called it, she had to hit a little white ball with a funky looking stick with a mallet on the end of it. Sam then hit the ball and tried to get it into holes. NA-CE watched closely trying to learn the game and Sam got one in the first try, and then another the second try.

 Sam had won a medium prize and NA-CE clapped with the others and added," Very well-done Lt. win two smaller prizes to get a bigger one.  Yes I think it is time we head back to the Palace to change excellent. Thank you very much ladies for showing me around you have been wonderful."

 Sam took her medium Cylox or Unicorn and smiled at the others and the carney. She replied," Thank you everyone and yes mission complete we can move onto the next objective, heading to the Palace. Ok does anyone want anything from the faire before we leave, and it will be here tomorrow as well."

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 221):

So, having survived the Airmax, and a few other rides following that, Alison said to Justin:

"Well, I think that's probably enough stomach churning and high velocity escapades for one evening!   Shall we go get settled for the night?   Maybe end with a bottle of wine?  I've got a plan for the morning, that involves heading out to the nearby villages.  So, I don't want to get bed too late.  Tomorrow's our last day to experience Bura -- sleeping in's not part of the agenda!"

They had 1 more ride.  Mitch, Haley, and Nikki rode the Ferris wheel.  It was perfect.  a cloudless evening with the sounds of the fair everywhere.  Haley between them as they sat for a bit.  A full tummy, and a late-night Haley now still began to nod off.  At the rides end Mitch carefully hoisted her up to lean over his shoulder.  She went down hard into slumber land.  holding Nikkis good hand they walked to the fair entrance and shuttles.  "Well...Palace or Big Ugly?  I am thinking Palace....you?" questioning where to sleep for the evening.

Roll stepped up, lowering his line into the pool as he'd seen Can do, letting the end down until the line started to go slack.  "Well, pull it up, let's see what you've got..." Roy said with a gentle chuckle.

He lifted the line out of the water, revealing the little metal fish on the end that had stuck to the magnet.  "Not bad, young sir...that's a medium prize right there, and you've got one more chance to do even better!"  Roll's eyes lit up, and he looked around at everyone, his hands already shaking with excitement...not that the prize was that great, but he'd WON it, all on his own!

"Take a deep breath, Roll," Roy counseled softly, smiling down at the boy as he put a hand on his shoulder.  "You look like you're about to drop your pole, and if these were real fish, you'd probably lose it in the pond if you did."  He coached Roll on his breathing, calming the jitters a bit, and then said, "Okay...let's try it again..."

Roll let the line in, more excited and more confident as he'd already won a prize, and felt the 'click' as the magnet latched onto another 'fish'.  He pulled it readily from the water.

"A medium AND a large!  You're a natural, kid!" the carney called out, giving Roy a wink.  "Step over here and tell us which ones you want..."

Heartened by Roll's success, Dusk stepped up, and let her line drop into the water.  While Roll fretted about which color of fish he wanted, she pulled up the line.

"Sorry, little lady...it looks like your young friends have used up all the luck...but you do get a bracelet as a memento of attending our faire.  And you get another chance."

Roll looked back.  "If you don't win nothin', you can have my big one, Dusk," he said, looking at Roy as he said it, forcing bravery into his voice.  It was evident that he was conflicted about the offer, but he added, "I'm sure a captain's got more room for a big toy..."

Roy cleared his throat gently, giving Shadow a knowing look.  These kids had come from having nothing they hadn't had to fight for...it was, to them, only natural to share what they had with those they considered their 'pack'.  But it didn't stop Roy from warming with pride that the boy had made the offer.

Dusk, for her part, looked flustered for a moment, trying to decide how to handle the offer.  "That's very generous, Roll.  I have another try...let's see how I do before you give me anything, okay?"

Once again, she dipped the line in the water, letting the magnet sink until she felt the slight tug on the line of the metal fish connecting to the magnet.  Slowly, almost afraid of what she'd see, she pulled the line out, and...

"Well, bless my soul...it's been a long, long time since we had back to back winners of the large prizes!  Well done, Captain!" he announced, picking up on the clue from Roll's statement about what her rank was.  Dusk let out a distinctly uncaptain-like squeal of joy, dropping the pole to give Roy a hug before she went over and gave Roll a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"I'm sure it was your generous offer that made my luck turn good.  Thank you, Roll!"

Roy just chuckled quietly, pleased with how it had all turned out.  "Well, pick your prizes, you two...we've got a hungry LC and Mila to feed, and some of you need to be getting to bed soon..."  Some inner part of him laughed at the sound of it, imagining all the Marines he'd led through the years agog at the image of him suggesting a bed time, rather than just declaring it as such and brooking no discussion on the matter...

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 249):

Sure thing. agreed Justin. He'd welcome an early night and would check the threat sites first thing in the morning.

Mila watched the fun and wagged her tail every time someone won a prize, especially when Can did.

 Roll  got  a big Blue and yellow  spotted  and a  Green and yellow  stripped  fish. I never won any prizes before ...ever....!

 He inisited on carring the big one, , he added the medium one to his 'bag'.

 Can Nodded  his was  still a bit  shaken...i never   had a vid game.  Doc Daddy  has  things on a Vidboard  for me. But this is a real live  vid  Game!

 Shadow  laughed  softly as they walked to  the  fast food  stand.It helps that , most of the vendors   are Burian , or transplanted  Burians . They seem  for 'straight up' then any of the traveling Humans.

 Dusk msiled and picked out a Purple and Pink stripped fish Like   Roll's big one.  she    took the Bracelet  and slipped it on Roy's   left wrist.There!  Everyone has  won prizes. One  way or the other.

 they  moved off to the    stand  where   Shadow ordered  two more Hotdogs, one for Mila, and One for himself, then asked  for a bowl or something   for water   for Mila, while he got a soda.

 Foods on me  guys.... last stop before  we  get sleep, so warm up your bellies.

 Can looked up  at Shadow  , almost  like he was  afraid to ask...could i have  2 Hot Dogs  Mr  LC?

 Shadow   crouched  down and said,You may have as many as you are able to eat..if you get   full, I'm sure  Mila will help you finish  it..

 There  was a Gappy smile as he looked up and The   Occui Vender  and asked  for  2 hotdogs with ketchup and some fries.... and  a  small milkshake...

 He beamed  at Roy and Shadow,On Everest...when there was a football game  we  would  have  kids  near the  garbage cans   for when people left?.. sometimes we got lotsa  fries!

 Roll nodded  , big nods,Yeah!  , we used to do that by the beach,,, if you got there after lunch  or supper times..some people  in a hurry to get back to work would even trhow away  half of a burger!

 Can nodded with a grin..yeah!  they didn't know   what they were  throwing away!  The should  kept them for the next day, incase they got Hungry!

 Shadow shook his head  and said  softly,well?  these  dogs and Burgers  , or whatever , are yours.. you eat what you can, and   share  with Mila  if you can't finish...Bura  isn't a station.. these are good people , for the most part. and you guys  are just like everyone else here.

 Motioned  to a  rough wood  table, they moved with their  eats and drinks, I little Occui  girl came from behind the   Stall with  an old meat container  that had fresh water in for Mila. Shadow gave he a 5  cred chip and she excitedly ran back to show her parents.

 Roll had a burger and fires  and a small shake  He was looking at   everyone at the table.This is the Best Night  ever...and then  we Get to sleep  in the   BU  with the largs!

Father? arev you comign to the Palace?

 No?   I'll stay with the  Kids  and Mila    at the  BU tonight,  i'll head to the palace  in the morning to get cleaned up for the meeting...

 Roy? are  you coming to the Palace, I  have to go, since i .need to be briefed on what Granmod wants to  bring up... I think this is for , where the fleet is to go,when we leave here?

They ate, Roll and Can, sitting  at a rough cut wood  table, eating green  hotdogs and burgers, with the lights of the of the faire , Highlighting them.. Big smiles   and  giggles as they talked  about   prizes  and rides.

 I'll be  gone after   we wake up, until , after Lunch time. You guys  stay with  Puskie and help with the Largs Mila  can stay too , so she  can run and Play, and  help  watch over you guys...sometime after, I'll come back do Disna  and Puskie   can  go to the faire as well..or  hit the Inns , whatever they like to do.

 meari and her   people    were 'shot ' out of the  rifle.. the   bullet-shaped   container   zipped  along the    rails  cutting   hard  and diving down to  go under the   water with a sudden splash. Rising out of there, it  climbed, before  dropping , hitting three turns  that went opposite directions  before  rising above the fairground, to dive  straight  for the lake  once more.. hitting the   water  and  going a  bit  deeper, it  shot  out , banked hard and  c. the   ride  people   unhooked the   glass   and Opened it.

  for her  part  Skiffle    giggled  and shouted.. she did  scream on the last drop, but was laughing as the  climbed out.

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   Mitch  nodded,we  do enough for the APF. If they are offering the Palace, we're gonna use it!

  they stood for the   hover  vans  back to the airfield   and such.

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 The  Ladies   still scampered  around as they looked  for their  next  thing to do.

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 Orria  ran over to Zob. while the pack of kids  she was with waited..she was smiling. This is  Fun! I have never been on rides like this..and  all kinds of  food.... some of the kids have to go back to the ship, other kids  are  staying in the town or airfield?  what should I do?

 Meari had a blast, but she kept an eye on Skiffle who seemed to have fun but screamed a few times, but she was happy and laughing as she climbed out.

Meari smiled at Skiffle and said," This had been amazing Skiffle thank you for coming with Frakas and I and showing us around. We have time for a few more rides you get to pick the next one ok Skiffle." Meari was having a blast and everyone could see her true feelings Meari had for Skiffle. One thing Skiffle would always have would be a kick ass Aunt would do anything to protect Skiffle and her new family.

”Hey that’s alright NA-CE it’s been fun having you with us, besides which I can remember what it’s like not knowing anyone” Izzy replied as they walked towards the pick up point with the group of ladies seemingly in agreement that it was time to hit the city. Once outside of the fair it was just a matter of finding themselves a van heading for the palace.

——> Bura Palace

In reply to faire (msg # 255):

Zob bent down and gave her a gentle hug before looking back at the kids, "We can stay in the town they got some really nice places to stay and a place we can get breakfast in the morning, also i got this for you" he then hands over the giant fish toy he won from the shooting gallery, "Did you wanna go on any more rides while we are here or did you wanna head into town now?"

 Orria  Looked at  at Zob, then around the area,If you don't  have  any friends  to be with, can we get somethign to eat and then go  to where   we will stay. I'm kinda  tired, and they said   this will be here tomorrow   too.


 She higged the Big Fish-thing and smiled ...If yoiu have friends? I can go  and hang out with the others?

In reply to Isobel Sakura (msg # 257):

In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 248):

Madison was still bouncing, waiting for the next thing. She made eyes at a couple of guys walking by. Neither of them noticed. "Okay, so we're all set. Let's go on to the next thing. I can't wait to hit the clubs. Are the clubs here like Earth clubs or do they do something different? It really doesn't matter I'm just curious." As the walked, Madison was skipping sometimes she skipped around them, sometimes just along side.

To Bura Palace.

In reply to zob (msg # 259):

Zob shook his head, "Everyone seems to be winding down for the evening a bit, we can go get something to eat and head into town, did you wanna go to a sit down place or did you wanna get food here?" he asked.

 Orria   thinks a Moment,can we just get something  hot here?  and someht6ign to drink, and then find a  sleeping place?

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 Flores ,  Brivett and Gia  were  walking through the fair, they looked  tired   as they made thier way to the   lines for   Hover Vans  and  busses..

 some people didn't want to wait and   just walked , The trees  formed a 1 mile or so tunnel  from the town to the airfield, The City/palace was a  good  5  Miles from the airfield, , , but there  were more vans , and  Busses   waiting  to take people there, or bring them back , if they  were going to the airfield.

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  Shadow  and company waited in line, there was a good ben Can and   Roll could  easily walk the  mile or so to the airfield. But they had   prize  bags, , full tummies, and alot of excitement that, might have made it a longer  walk then needed.

 Lizzy smiled at everyone and with Sam winning her prize they were all set for the next stage of the evening. " Yes Ladies lets hit the Palace change and then hit the town, I don't think they do anything different here music more folkish sounding." Lizzy turned to Sam as they went for the vans to the Palace," Sam is Burian clubs like human clubs, and we need to find a place were Sam can sing she has a beautiful singing voice." Lizzy giggled and smiled as they piled into the van.

----->>>>>>> To Bura Palace

 NA-CE felt welcomed with the group even though she wasnt human, well technically Sam was part Angel as well. " Yes this has been great lets fine out what the night life is like on Bura shall we." NA-CE followed the others into the van to the Burian Palace.

--->>>>>> To Bura Palace

 Sam smiled at everyone and replied," Yes from what I gather Bura is similar to normal human night life in the city, but yeah more homey folkish type music and parties." Sam then blushed and said," Yes I can sing I think it was my Angel gift I didn't get their height for sure." Sam giggled and got into the front of the van and told the driver to the VIP entrance of the Palace. She has earned this respect from the Burians and they gave her these quarters and benefits may as well use them for her friends.

---->>>>>> To Bura Palace.

In reply to faire (msg # 262):

Zob nodded then walked with her towards the food stands, "How about these hot dog things on a stick covered in batter?" he asked her.

  Orria  shrugs,I never  tried one..i like the regular ones  though.

  you'd  like the burgers... they are  real  meaty..

Zob looked to the other stall just a little ways off to the right hand side, "There is the burgers and hot dogs lets get some" he then went up and ordered them both one of each he then handed her food off to her, "This is a pretty big burger you weren't kidding"

The swing ride was a little intimidating to Billie...here she flew in the Black all the time...put her life on the line and yet this ride seemed to give her pause. Maybe it was because it was a swing? It wasn’t as...safe as the cockpit to her bird. She gave Arnie a look that said she did not really care to go on the ride. "Sorry if your heart was set on going on...if you want...I'll wait for you here..." she said dryly, feeling that she should be embarrassed about it but yet she really wasn't.

 Arnie  chuckles,well, I'll pass then...how  do you want to finish the night ? We  can  play a few games.... get something to eat here, or  head into that little town? or we can go to th Palace and see to out  room? and  what kind of food they have there.

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    Shadow  and the group  were in a van to the  Airfield
>>>>> shadow and friends to Bura

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 Others   are walking about,

"I've won lots of prizes tonight," Roy responded.  "I just decided someone else had more use for them..."  He chuckled as he said it...but he showed no indication of removing the bracelet.

After getting himself a couple of hot dogs with all the fixings (which tasted remarkably close to the ones from back home...that, or else it had been so damned long since he had a hot dog that his memory was faulty), talk turned to the plans for the night, and tomorrow.  Roy grimaced at the question.  "Well, much as I would like to spend the time getting to know the new largs better, this..." and he flicked the rank marker that indicated he was not just any old sergeant major, "says that I should be at the palace for the proceedings tomorrow."  He shrugged, in a kind of surrendering gesture.

"Tell you what," he said, looking around the group.  "We'll walk you all to the BU and then get a ride to the palace."  He was enjoying the kind of awed exultance that colored the boys' voices as they spoke about winning prizes...it was the youngest he'd felt in a long, long time and he wasn't eager for it to end.

<<<<<<<<<<< from Bura

 Andruss  and Tjar  walked into the wall of  food smells  and  noise,  with lights of  all  manner going  on and off.

 I want to  win you a prize?  just for a souvenir n that  was earned, rather then bought?.. he  went  for the  'knock down the Nuska' booth that the human ran.

  Orria  nods  to  Zob as she eats, They saw the    Cows here are bigger? so i guess they make bigger  Burgers.. One of the other kids  Dad's said, he things they just like to eat good on Bura?

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  Skiffle's Mom and Dad  were looking out over the   crowd, there were still alot of people, but it was thinning out  as people  made their way to the  vehicles.

 The Little Girl  said,..I think they are trying to see where  I am? I guess its  getting late.... the last part trailed off in a bit of sorrow.

 Meari smiled at Skiffle she saw her parents as well, an advantage of being her height. " Yes they are Skiffle, come lets bring you to your family, we had a lot of fun thank you Skiffle."

 Meari walks over to Skiffle's parents with Frakas and said," Good evening Skiffle was great she won some prizes as well." Meari gave her parents a hug and said," Thank you for letting Skiffle show us around. We are here tomorrow what are your plans does Skiffle have school?"

——> Bura

With it only being around a mile to the fair it was decided that it would probably be quicker for them to walk than try and catch a ride on one of the vans, besides which the evening was pleasant and the walk would do them good after the meal they had just enjoyed.

Upon entering the fairgrounds, Tarja’s eyes would light up as she took in the sights and smells that would transport her back to early teens ”wow…this is so…um…cool?” she said, despite her mind questioning whether she was using the correct slang ”…come on I can see waltzers over there, lets go” she said, eagerly taking Andruss by the hand and leading him towards the ride in question.

 Skiffle's parents   returned the  Hugs, the Dad also shook ...whichever. Hand  Frakas   extended. Frakas  adjusted to the greeting. a perk from being on the Hermes.

The Mom said.There is no school until the Fleet leaves, too much distraction.. The Faire ends  tomorrow  as well, and  this is goign on all over Bura..as the main crops  come in. Though, there are   foods  harvested  all year long, this is   the 'big time' of year..  You may COM us, we live in the next Village to the west? we can bring Skiffle  over  to enjoy some  more faire time with you?

 Skiffle looked excited.

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  Andruss  followed her over   asking 'Waltzers? is that   the big fat sea mammel with  long pointed  teeth?

 Meari smiled and replied," That is good Skiffle isnt loosing school time, school is very important Skiffle."  Meari looked at Frakas and then said," That would be great we would love to spend more time with Skiffle, thank you very much. Yes I will comm you tomorrow morning."

 Meari went over to Skiffle kneeled down and gave her a big, huge hug and said," It was so good to see you Skiffle, have a good night and we will see you tomorrow." Meari was sad to let Skiffle go but very happy they would see her tomorrow.
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  The Dad  carried the prizes, and the  Mom held  Skiffle's hand as they all waved   heading to the other   end  of the faire  where  vehicles were waiting to take  people to the west.

 Frakas   looked  around,what should we do  now? The  town is there..or  we  can go to thepalace, or city? There is no use  doing more faire things, if we will be back tomorrow  with  young Skiffle.

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 Morgan  gave  Kira  a stuffed   flying snake, he..FINALLY..won at the Burian Nuska  knkc down... ( she also sported  7 braclets from there.

  Morgan  was a bit frustrated.  Shore   had some prizes  with Him, Lippen, Scarlet and Ellen..

 whoa, Shoey? You got a bunch of prizes...and  stuff animals!

The Girls  giggled a bit  at the 'prizes'..

 You know? Chief? You could have just  bough a bigger one, for all those bracelts , Mster Chief has?

 Morgan flushed a bit...yeah  well.. i'm stubborn like that..i wasn't leaving that booth until i won her a  prize...

 Shoey patted  Moragn on the shoudler,good  thinking..better to  pay for  one   booth guys  kid to go to college , rather then spread creds around...

 The Girls laughed a bit  as the waved  and Moved off to the  'adult drink area.

 Morgan sighed.

 Meari was all smiles, seeing and spending time with Skiffle was amazing and made her soul feel really good. Meari watched them leave and then turned to Frakas," Thank you Frakas for spending time with Skiffle and me. Yes, true we can do more Faire things with Skiffle tomorrow. Let us walk to the town shall we and see what is going on there before we turn in for the evening." Meari took Frakas's hand and they walked toward the Town.

In reply to faire (msg # 273):

Zob nodded as he wasted no time tearing into the burger once he finished he turned to her, "Whatever the case being it is rather tasty burger" he then glanced off to where the transports were taking people into town, "When you're ready will head off to town, then in the morning will have breakfast and then you can hang out with the others"

In reply to faire (msg # 278):

Kira rested a hand on Morgans shoulder and leaned against him, "You know Morgan its not so much the winning a prize thing i like the most about you its the determination you show and never giving up... don't let them get you down"

  Beth was  walking through the  Faire  with  Lyri. they both had a couple animals, and a few bracelets .

   they were headed to the    vehicles  as  they looked around  for someone...

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orria  finished her  hotdogs  and   had a  soda in a cup, she would take with them as they walked.Yes.. I am ready now I will  COM them sometime tomorrow.

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 Morgan  smiled  and slipped  an arm around her,yeah... I bet the   booth guy liked it too!... he chuckled.

Justin had arranged for local transportation to take Alion and himself to the 5 star Hotel. Shall I let the Chauffeur know we're ready to leave now?

There would be a look of confusion, mixed with just a touch of panic, on Tarja’s face as Andruss spoke of sea creatures ”What? No…I mean I don’t think so?…I was meaning ride with the spinning arms” she replied rather uncertainly, had she used the wrong word?

It was as they were approaching the ride in question that they would spot Meari walking with a Sanri man, who Tarja would give a quick wave to not wanting to disturb her downtime, closely followed by Kira and Morgan at a games stall to whom she would also give a quick wave. Seeing her new comrades in such a casual setting made for a strange feeling, especially seeing as only a few hours previous they had been in combat together.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 283):

She nodded, put a hand on Justin's arm. "Yep...all set!  Let's go ahead and get settled for the night." 

It had been a fun, relaxing time at the faire.   A sort of innocent fun that was like the better moments from her youth...those not darkened by the issues that had clung persistently to the Verault family; fostered by one member in particular.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 285):

They didn't have long to wait for the Limousine to arrive. Justin allowed Alison to slip into the back seat then joined her. The drive to the Airport was short and smooth.

When they finished eating Zob and Orria caught transport back into town, it took a bit but he managed to snag a fairly large suite with two beds and a living room... it wasn't the palace but it was still fairly nice it cost a fair bit but to him price was not a concern for comfort for both him and his daughter.

After getting checked in he plopped down on the chair in the living room, "You get a big bed all for yourself"

----> Moved To Bura
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Within a few minutes Tarja had led Andruss up to a brightly lit and painted ride which at first glance would look like a children's tea cup ride, however upon closer inspection it would be obvious that as well as spinning a lot faster the carousels "Track" would undulate with the circular seating pods likewise spinning "See it is called Waltzer!" Tarja would announce in triumph as she pointed out the rides name written on the side in neon "come on lets get on I want to have a go!" she said with childlike excitement as she eagerly led Andruss towards the rides queue, which was now considerably shorter with many people having decided to call it a night.

Andruss   looked ...well? ok? i have never seen   rides?..so..i guess it is!

 they  Climbed  in. the  worker   made sure they were secure, after a few other coupels  joined in the Machine started...Andruss looked aound.You know   the correct term for my job is   MECH RIDER....not MECH PILOT? he looked unsure  of  about what was to happen.

Quickly taking a seat in the ride next to Andruss, Tarja would watch excitedly as the attendant secured the pod door before giving Andruss a questioning look as he spoke of being a mech rider, not a pilot ”you’re not scared of little ride are you? You just rode shuttle down to planet on the outside of it!” she said as the ride slowly started to spin with music beginning to pump out of the speakers (https://youtu.be/Ke2PGc0Creo) ”hold on tight this going to be fun!” Tarja laughed as she put an arm across Andruss’ shoulders as the ride started to spin faster and faster.

 Andruss  looked  out the side,..I was in my Mech!...  the  ride started, as did the spins and undulation. Andruss  tried his best to act   relaxed..but he wasn't.

The ride would spin them around, forcing them back into their seats as the music continued to play. As fast it was it was no worse than coming in hot on a shuttle or at least that’s how Tarja saw it as she laughed joyfully as the ride spun her around with the rest of the fair going by in a blur.

Like all rides however it would quickly come to an end, with Tarja helping Andruss out of the pod with a smile ”That was great! What do you want to do now? I’ll let you pick the next ride if you like?” she said in a carefree voice as they walked. Finding herself able to let go and forget about everything for the first time in a long time.

In reply to Justin Kase (msg # 286):

------>>>   Bura #3 
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 Adruss, was glad it  was over, though he was happy to  see Tarja   smiling. He points to the Pulse  right, which looked  even better in the darkness.

 Lets do that 0ne? it has   a cockpit! he  motions to the Pulse  ride, they watched  a  car get fired    into the   rails , heading for the First  lake  Dip
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  This one didn't  seem to bother   Andruss  as  much, even as the went under the water.. , both time.

In reply to Dr. Alison Verault (msg # 293):

ooc Bura #3 thread
 Msg 311

——> Bura Palace

As the car slid through the street lit streets, Izzy would gaze out at the clubs and bars wondering when she had last had a night out with the girls? Suspecting that it must have been very early in her relationship with Lizzy, back when she had been too self conscious to even kiss her in public.

With the car pulling up in front of one of the clubs, Izzy would get out and wait for the others to do likewise before putting her arm about Lizzy’s waist ”ok so I say we go to the bar and get some drinks in, and then hit the dance floor!” she said excitedly with her already moving to the music bleeding through the doors of the club. She’d always enjoyed dancing and dancing with Lizzy was even better meaning she just couldn’t wait to get inside.

Turning her head Tarja would watch the Pulse ride for a few moments before turning back to Andruss with a questioning look ”Really? You sure? Is faster than ride we just got off” she asked, having got the impression that he hadn’t particularly enjoyed the last ride ”I’m game if you are” she said with a smile, indicating for him to lead the way.

Andruss  grinned   as   he tapped the  glass   that locked them down.well?  This has   a cockpit!... if something goes  wrong, it would have to be my fault..and I'm not   touching  anything   'cept this bar!

 once  settled in , and the first 'round" was   headed to the second  underwater  impact... a three  light  count  down blinked off , the shot   forwards with the same rate of  speed  a  fighter   would  leave  the   Hanger Dec.... the   turns  were smooth, but  tight, as the   dove into the  first  water  dice...it was dark outside , so only fish that were highlighted  by the   capsule's light  could briefly be  seen.. the  capsule rose out of the  water, cork screwing up, then   dipped  down  , hitting the water harder and going  much deeper, before    rising out, to  down  a few 'humps' to help slow the capsule down...as it glided into the   'breech' for the next riders.

 The   glass was opened    some water  dripped on them. Andruss  was smiling..I Liked that, Safe..excitment.