Jason seeing the the game was ending stood up saw Meari and went overHey Meari that was a good game I thought you all did really well

near the  water  Line  a large   Bon fire  was  just getting its finishing touches.. the  Heat pods   still stay lit  for those who didn';t want to gathered  at the Bon Fire.

 when it  was  Lit.. the  crowd  Chanted   3....5...1......3....5....1

 The  Stem  kids  were gathered  around  yelling..   lumious  green  eyes   could be seen in the  darkness   as  largs  watched  from the water  or the shadows.

 Lizzy smiled and giggled and replied," Well that is very true." The SEC team won on a great hit by Captain Si. Lizzy jumped up when her team won.

 Lizzy kissed Izzy back and replied," Yes that sounds great, oh and yes we better make sure, I am also going to look for Mara, Brivet and probably comm Madison I saw her leave."

 Lizzy then sent a comm text to Madison. Lizzy would also look for Brivet and Mara.

 Meari played hard but it was a very good and close game. Finally though Captain Si made the game winning point that Nate couldn't get to.  Meari said," Great game everyone and yes I could use a drink, great job team."

 Meari smiled at Tarja and Frakas, and wow if Frakas was an AI member as well wow they would be a force.

 Meari smiled at Jason, " Thank you Jason, looks like they are getting the Bon Fire ready."

In reply to beach (msg # 253):

 NA-CE smiled and said," Yes I would love a drink or two and looks like they just started the bon fire, we could head there after we get some drinks Vaka."

You’re welcome Meari mind if I get you a drink and go to the bonfire with you Jason asked

"Ok then, let's go and say hi before they get too drunk" Izzy giggled, noting that they were all headed for the drinks stalls. After rolling up their towel Izzy would take Lizzy by the hand and lead her over to where the team was. With her not knowing any of the AI and a young man with a scar already talking to Meari Izzy would simply address the group as a whole "Hey guys, you played really well out there" she cheerfully said with a smile, all the while look for captain Si so they could speak to her.

She had enjoyed lounging with Arnie most of the day and at some point dozed off as well though when she woke, she had snuggled up to Arnie. She let out a soft, contented sigh as she watched the bonfire being lit...though admittedly...the chanting was definitely off putting. "What is with the chanting?" she asked Arnie though not taking her eyes off the spectacle.

Tarja was in the process of following the other players to the stalls in order to get herself a drink to enjoy by the fire when she heard someone complimenting them. Turning she would find a truly tiny Asian girl in a short skirt and blouse, holding hands with a buxom redhead in a T-shirt and shorts, who after a few moments she would recognise as the pilot she’d recovered during the Paradise campaign ”Ah if it isn’t our little fallen bird…Lizzy, yes?” she said trying her best to recall the woman’s name ”…you are well, yes? And who is friend?”

 Arnie Looked at her,you never  went to High school?  what  about the academy.. ? this is  like a backwards pep rally.. we  went out, kicked   ass and  now we celebrate, Bon fire is to  end the  night?

By this time tomorrow,  we'll be recalled.

 Lizzy smiled and said," Yes lets go quickly."

Lizzy walked over with Izzy to the AI group, once she got closer, she recognized the woman that was with Meari that got her when she podded out one of those times she did.

 Lizzy smiled at Tarja ," Yes I am Lizzy, you are Tarja the leader of the AI, you and Meari got me out safe, thank you again." Lizzy held Izzy's hand and added," This is Izzy she is my Fiancé we are getting married tomorrow, you should have gotten a comm, you are welcome to come."

 Meari and Frakas where walking when Jason asked," Oh Frakas got us both drinks, thank you very much, you can join us at the fire."

 Meari then saw Izzy, and Lizzy talking to Tarja and the rest of the AI, she waved and said," See you at 10 am if you need anything done just ask."

Billie blushed, averting her gaze. "I was...homeschooled...and at the Academy...I never went to those..." She wasn't a popular girl and had no friends at the Academy...she also avoided large crowds.

  Arnie   put  an arm around her,now see?  that might be the biggest thing  kids  miss out  , being homeschooled?... you don't get to interact   as much.... regardless?   you are here   right now..you were  at a few Balls on alien worlds and  ESN  carrierstaions...how many of  your fiends   can say that.

Ok cool  Jason follows Meari and frakas to the bonfire
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"My parents are...were very...overbearing and a bit, paranoid. I don't know why but yeah. I didn't have friends. We lived way out in the country and...it's why I love dancing so much...it was my escape," she paused, biting her bottom lip before a smile found its way there. "I don't regret stealing that fighter...because if I didn't...I wouldn't be here." She laid her head upon his shoulder, enjoying the closeness.

With Lizzy likewise managing to remember who she was, Tarja would give an affirmative nod to show that Lizzy had got it right before offering the pair one of her rare smiles when Lizzy revealed that she was getting married to the tiny Asian girl beside her ”Congratulations, you must be excited, yes?” she said, glad that she’d retrieved Lizzy so such a happy event could take place with Lizzy going on to say that she should have a comms message inviting her to the ceremony ”Ah comms unit is in bag, outfit doesn’t have much in way of pockets” she jokingly replied, waving a hand at the black bikini she was currently wearing. Her muscular physique obvious for all to see ”…but I will try and attend” she said, already wondering what she was going to wear.

Glancing over her shoulder she would see that Rip was currently deep in conversation with someone on his comms unit so she would turn her attention back to the pair ”Come, let us get drinks and we will toast wedding”

  Arnie  chuckled  as he  pulled her closer,well? you made it to the  right ship, Just don't  go around stealing anymore  fighters, Unless they have  Empire Markings. Even the
 LC  would frown on some one stealing a fighter...and you don't  want he   chasing after you

 so?  Now, we  gather 'round the   Bon Fire.. sing, dance , chant or  just talk... might be a while before we do  anything like this  as a Ship again.

 Beth  was tapping away on her Vid Board..  until she  seemed satisfied.. and  tucked everything in her back, She  went to the Bon fire   Shorty Popped up   with his gum chewing Grin  and she    giggled  as the   stood there.  Flores  was with Casey  on the other  side. MAra  was   standing By herself  th0ugh she was talking to Eckles  and some Trooper  from another  ship

 Brivet was  with NO-CA  and Chatty Smith Higgins  was hanging around , looking  like he was trying to work  up  en0ugh  nerve  to  talk to one of them
.

 Gia was doing a  little  sexy dance  while  two Pilots from the Hera  watched

 Lizzy waved at Meari, and smiled at Tarja, " Yes we are, oh just take a look later, and yes thank you."

 Lizzy then saw Brivet," Tarja, Izzy hold on a sec I need to talk to Brivet."

 Lizzy ran over to Brivet, her large chest bouncing in her bikini. When she got to Brivet and NO-CA she smiled and said to Brivet," Hi Brivet, did you get the comm about my wedding, I was wondering if you could be one of my brides maids for the wedding?"

 Brivet  smiled, he r eyebrows  up...Me!... Of Course,,, what do i have to do?

 Lizzy smiled and replied," Yes you are my flight member and you are awesome, you have to get there by 11 am tomorrow, you can wear an Angel Silk dress, and you just stand up next to Nikki and Madison by my side."

 She grins...Alright! she  Gives Lizzy  a Hug.

   Lirg  and Nugest walked over to the Bon Fire.. Nugest looked at the fire  as he    Crunched  a  'ham'  bone. are they going to throw  our enemies  on the fire  so we  can eat them?

 Lirgs, 'wolfy smile as he laughed ,..No, My friend. The fleet does not  eat its  enemies..um..formally.. if you take a bite or two on the battlefield  it  is  overlooked as long as you do your  job..Avains  seem to be the best..

Izzy would smile and hold Lizzy’s hand as she spoke to a dark haired woman with pale skin, her powerful physique looking good in a bikini. From the way they spoke it was clear that they had met before though under what circumstances she wasn’t certain, with Tarja calling Lizzy a “Fallen Bird” for some reason.

After informing Tarja of their upcoming wedding, with Tarja suggesting they go and raise a toast, Lizzy would excitedly bounce off to speak with Brivet, leaving her alone with Tarja ”so…um…how do you and Lizzy know each other?” she curiously asked as they walked, finding Tarja to be just a little…intense.

”I will certainly try to attend” Tarja replied with her not having any real plans for her last day and knowing that it wasn’t everyday she got invited to a wedding. It was just as she was going ask what the dress code was when Lizzy spotted someone else and quickly left to speak with them leaving her in the company of Izzy who seemed just as surprised to see her fiancée leaving.

Glancing across at her as they started slowly walking towards the bar Tarja would find Izzy to be rather adorable prompting her to wonder what she was doing in the military with her looking far too small and delicate for a combat role, though the scarring on her face and neck said she had seen some action…a medic perhaps? or maybe a transport pilot? Assuming she was military at all.

Not one for small talk Tarja would fumble around in search of something to say, wishing that Meari or Rip was around to help out. Thankfully however Izzy would speak first; asking how she had come to know Lizzy ”I met her during Paradise campaign, Meari and I were sent to recover downed pilot from behind enemy lines, we picked them up and brought them back…pilot was Lizzy” she explained in a cool matter of fact voice, before continuing to speak ”So…um…how did you meet Lizzy then? You are fighter pilot like Lizzy, yes?” she cautiously ventured as they approached the drinks stall.

 Lizzy hugs Brivet back, smiles and replied," Ok see you around 10-10;30 ok, than you Brivet. " Lizzy then meaded back to Tarja, and Izzy.

 Lizzy got to the drink stalls with Trja and Izzy and said," Sorry I had to ask Brivet to be one of my Brides Maids, I have one more to ask. Izzy I sent Madison a comm message she hasnt replied yet. Ok what does everyone want for a drink I hope they have Burian bombs?" Lizzy was beyond bubbly and happy it looked like she was walking on air, she seemed very excited about tomorrow.