Piling the used plates cuttelry and goblet on the sideboard, with the others. The collection of eating paraphernalia had grown considerable, since he had started his ROM R&D, covering the sideboard and reaching 2' high.  Dismissing the clutter Justin relaxed for an hour, watching snippits that he found momentarily distracting as he flicked from one station to the next.
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Tossing the remote onto the settee Justin shuffeled into his room. Crossing to a pile of clothes that was nestled in his clothes cupboard. Rummaging through the pile he located a set of semi wrinkled fatigues and changed into them. Grabbing a can of deodorant which he applied liberally before stuffing his laundry into six marked laundry sacks. Stuffing the sacks into the shoot he stacked the dirty trays and paraphernalia onto a trolley which he left it outside for collection. Heading to the hangar deck to upload a patch he'd just finished.
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<<< from Field  party

 the Doors   Hissed open,  Shadow  waved  at the two guards... reaching his   Quarters  he  tapped the  pad, then entr.. Hanging His JAcket on the   tree, he went  straight  for the Bed   to   dove in...

 setting  his COM alarm  for 0600, so they  could  talk with  the Vampics.

---> The Field / Lizzy's party

It wasn't long after they'd left the field that it would become apparent that Harry was in a playful mood, with her stealing kisses at seemingly every opportunity and quietly giggling as she held Will's hand, her eyes full of mischief.

Once they were within the privacy of their quarters, Harry would kick off her sandals before asking "would you unzip me please baby?" turning so that Will could get at the tiny zip at the back of her dress. Having found the tiny and awkwardly placed zip a  bit of a nightmare to do up in the first place she was quite relieved when Will carried out her request, with a slight push and a wiggle of her hips sending the dark blue dress puddling around her ankles "hmm that's much better, don't you think?" Harry purred as she placed her arms a round Will, wearing nothing but a pair of white cotton knickers and the dermaplast sheath on her leg, with it clear by the look in her eyes that she was going to be a handful.

Nikki and Haley said their good nights getting off the lift.  getting in to their quarters Nikki lightly la-la-la'd the theme to Stony the Pony.  Getting Haley undressed and dirty clothes in the hamper to be washed.  Haley was made to wash up and make sure to get behind her ears and toes.  Nikki laid out new jammies for Haley, and her bed got made ready for her.  squeaky clean and warm Haley was dressed and hair brushed and put into side ponytails.  Little girl was already yawning.  "Bedtime Sweetie.  Got Stony the Pony and the Travelling Circus to night" She lifted Haley into her bed.
 As she laid down with her bear she spotted the vent the vampic came out of "No bad men gonna come in, are they?"
"No Punkin'.  Lot of people crawled up in there and chased them out.  then they put in some metal bars and such so no one could get in that way again." she smiled as Haley yawned again and gave her a big kiss "Like I promised....No one will hurt you again" she brought up Haleys sheet and tucked her in and began telling her the story of Stoney and the Travelling Circus.  Not too far in Haleys eyes closed.  a few more paragraphs she was snoring soundly.  Nikki smiled.
Carefully Nikki got ready for bed herself and continued reading her manuals and study books before drifting off herself.

------>>>>> From Admiral's Quarters

 Sam would then head to her guest quarters. When she gets there she finds all her stuff there, but why unpack she is having this transferred to the Cold Stone when they get to Bura. Wow today was quite the day, she was working on a new code and then boom she is on a shuttle and now possibly being Captain McKeon's N2 for the Burian Fleet. Sam took a deep breath she would be fine just do your job and answer everything honestly. Sam would take a shower and then crawl into bed wondering what tomorrow will bring.

Harry would slowly awaken after a long and restful sleep brought about in no small part by last nights shenanigans with her having spent almost as much time wrestling with Will than anything else. Needless to say she had made sure to lose these little bouts, with her giggling delightedly when he finally managed to pin her against either the bed or wall.

With the only thing on the agenda being her trip to Captain Si’s quarters to pick out a dress for the upcoming ball she was in no rush to get out of bed. With Will still appearing to be sound asleep she would gently kiss the corner of his mouth before snuggling closer into his already tender embrace.

  Will    started to wake ......guess it s time to  start  wakign up?...  I hope that  BAll-thing, isn't  boring..i really hate boring.....

 he  went to move , then  just stayed  put.. maybe a  few more minutes...

……………………………

 Shadow  was  up a 0600.. he  and Shade  left thier  quarters  arounf  0650. Shade  was goign on about  the    'course' Beth   was having Orria  go through. Shadow  just shrugged not really understanding too much except a bit here and there about  code breakings.

 MAra, Frans  and Eckles  strutted down the passage  Just behind Shadow, the  had  on  slippers  and  robes  as they head to the  help set up  The Captain's 'locker  room'..  frans  had   two  Makeup  kits that looked  like  TAckle boxes...

 Stepping   aside. they guys let the  ladies  walk through the elevator to the  'upper ' side.

 The  one guard   shook his head,...UN..believable, LC.....

 Shadow  grins   as he  and Shade  step in,..Just think?  You get to see them everyday, just about..

 the younger  guard   grinned. shadow pointed to him as the door closed....

 Sahdow to  SEC... Frans ECt  to admirals  quarters.

"Yeah...this is nice" Harry whispered in a drowsy voice, finding the idea of a few more minutes to be very appealing indeed, hell she nearly every morning asking for just ten minutes so she wasn't about to knock back the opportunity to do just that.

She would softly chuckle in response to Will's comment concerning the ball and whether or not it would be boring "Don't worry baby...it's just one night of fancy food, classical music and dancing with me whilst I wear a very expensive dress...look on the bright side, at least you won't be expected to pose in front of the camera's" she said, knowing how everyone's eyes, especially those of the press, would be firmly fixed upon the Hermes Ladies and their glamorous outfits making the men practically invisible...except for Shadow that is "...besides if it gets too bad at least you can hit the bar" she added knowing that no matter what that she would be on orange juice for the duration.

Karl led Lizzy up to the door of her quarters, pausing to let her open the door.  "Before I step in there, I've gotta say something," he said, knowing this was the 'oh, shit, what's he leading up to?' moment.  He didn't prolong it.

"I'm not a love-'em-and-leave-'em' kind of guy...but I'm also not really cut out for a dedicated relationship.  I've tried it, and it was too hard to keep things together when I was back on Earth and not in a combat zone.  Out here, with Death dropping in to visit almost daily, sometimes, I don't see a way to make that work."  His voice was quiet...hopefully, the guards could only see that he was speaking quietly and earnestly to Lizzy, but couldn't hear what it was about.

"I just thought that needed to be said...so neither of us has the wrong notion about where this is going."

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

 Lizzy smiles at Karl and said," I am glad you are not a love-em-leave-em guy Karl, and actually I am not cut out for a dedicated relationship as well, I have tried and failed mostly because I think about flying all the time, and another reason Karl I am Bi-sexual, I enjoy the sexual company of men and women. I like to keep my options open. That also makes it hard to be dedicated to one person."

 Lizzy would open her door and say seductively," We can go in light my candle for my Mom and then have some fun, we can be friends with fun benefits, if you would like that Karl." Lizzy will walk in and set up the candle and wait for Karl to come in if that is what he wanted to do.
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After taking full advantage of their rare opportunity for a lie in, with Harry simply enjoying the sensation of lying within Will's arms, they would reluctantly get up. As usual Harry would rather wisely leave making breakfast to Will as she showered and changed into one of her duty uniforms with her already beginning to feel anxious over choosing a dress for the ball.

Once she'd finished eating she would give the clock on the wall a single anguished glance before reluctantly getting up "Ok...well...wish me luck" she said with a nervous smile before leaning in to give Will a quick peck on the cheek. Once she'd got a dress sorted out a quick trip to med tech would be in order to see if they were happy that her leg was completely healed and remove the dermaplast sheaf she'd been wearing for the past couple of days.

Blowing  Will a kiss as she went she would then head out of the door and walk down the corridor towards Captain Si's quarters.

---> Captain Si's Quarters

 Sam awoke she got into the shower and cleaned up. She thought about the changes in her life in the last day, she was an up and coming Comm specialist and Tech girl. She was always told she was nice and everyone usually liked her. She wasn't sure how this was going to work so she got dressed in her duty uniform. She also made the call to get her stuff transferred to the Cold Stone as her Captain had ordered her to do.

 Sam then headed for Captain Si's Quarters.

------>>>>> To Captain Si's Quarters

Nikki groaned about waking up.  She dreaded playing dress up.  Waking Haley was still asleep, so taking advantage she showered, shampooed, and just...cleaned up nice.  Afterwards she was brushing her hair as it was still wet, she went and woke up a grumpy Haley.  "Okay girl friend, time to rise and shine."
"Don't wanna rise...Don't wanna shine" she teased grumpily.
"Oh....you wanna be a stink bug today?" Nikki began tickling her until she laughed and squealed.  "Wanna help me get a fancy shmancy party dress?" she asked.
"Duz I get to go?"
"Fraid not Punkin.  I got to do some ugly work after, and make the planet safe for you, Roll, and others"
"Dang....no fun at all"
"Well...you get to help with the farm animals.  You like that." she began helping Haley get ready.  After getting dressed Nikki led Haley to the officers mess for breakfast.  Soon after Haley was led to the farming area and To his dad.  After a small chat Nikki returned to head to Si's quarters to  be made into a wedding cake topper.

Karl grinned.  "Hey, who you sleep with is your business.  If I'm fortunate enough for it to be me once in a while, good for me."  He paused just inside the doorway, about to say something more...but his better judgment interceded.  It would kill the mood to bring up someone else at this point...he was still her date, after all.

And he was pretty sure Master Chief Mullins wouldn't be upset...pretty sure...

 Lizzy smiled and said," Well that is true and Karl I have a feeling it will be as much as you would like." Lizzy smiled and then said, " I am going to change out of this dress, then we can light my candle, and then have some fun shall we."

 Lizzy heads into her bedroom, and takes off her dress and then removes her bra and panties and puts on a very sexy black and red lace teddy. Then she put on her robe and walked back out to karl.

 She smiles and then sits down, puts the candle in the holder and she lights it and then takes Karl's hand and says," Another year Mom , I am still here and you are still watching me, Thank you. Love you so much and thank you for what you did for me , love you always."

 She will sit there for a few seconds, then she will stand and let her robe open up and say," Thank you for a great night Karl, now lets end this night and party with fun and a bang shall we."

  Lizzy will walk to her bedroom door push it open and say,"Would you like to join me Karl, now come and get comfortable."

Karl walked slowly over to where Lizzy stood, this time showing no effort to keep himself from taking in the sight she presented.  He stopped in the doorway, so close he could feel her body heat radiating, with a mischievous grin.

"I'm glad we're taking this into another room.  I'd feel really awkward for what's about to happen if it was in front of your mom's memorial candle..."  He slipped his hands around her waist, leaning in closer to plant a kiss that started out gentle, but heated up as he backed her into the room, and batted the door closed behind them.

He wouldn't be getting to sleep anytime soon...but when it finally happened, it would be a very sound and contented sleep.

Lizzy smiled as he looked at her open robe, and Lizzy liked it, she dropped the robe to give Karl a better view, he then kissed her and moved her into the bedroom. He shut the door,and then the fun would begin. They had an amazing time for several hours, Lizzy was a little loud at times but she tried to keep it down.

 After the fun, Karl would fall asleep in her arms and she just laid there thinking of the day. Her Dad was on his way back to Fuji, Lizzy still cared for Harry, Lizzy was very excited for what just happened with Karl. Lizzy had an amazing time, and she hoped the sleeping Karl did as well.

 Lizzy would fall asleep very happily in his arms.

 Lizzy woke up around 08;00, she checked her comms and knew she had time before the dress fitting at Captain Si's quarters. She would hold Karl close and then kiss him on the lips and say," Good morning Karl I hope you had a great time last night. I know I had an incredible time" As she says this she reluctantly gets out of bed and heads to the bathroom completely naked still.

"Ummrrbleghafrruh," Karl mumbled incoherently, still not quite awake.  The kiss was enough to assure his mind that this was not, in fact, just another quite enjoyable dream, and he woke up fully to return it.

He let his eyes linger on her form as she walked into the bathroom.  "If you want any company in there, just let me know," he said, his voice still a little gravelly with sleep, but filled with humor.  Some things you did in the bathroom, you just didn't want to have others around for, he knew...

FLEX

 Lizzy was very happy and had a huge smile and said from the bathroom, " I am fine right now hun perhaps when I take a shower you could join me." She says as she flushes, then she enters the room completely naked and crawls back into bed and cuddles with Karl. She will smile kiss him deeply and passionately and then say," I have some time before I have to go get ready for the ball."

 If Karl doesn't stop her she will start another round of sexual fun. Shorter than last night but just as enjoyable, when they are done Lizzy will smile and say," Thank you for a great Birthday, and wow Karl that was amazing." Lizzy laid there holding him her body still feeling the pleasure of their fun.

 Lizzy was having a great day so far, the sex was amazing and then she will get dressed for a ball. She would than say," You will be at the Ball correct I will probably wear some sexy dress, I asked Zob to be my escort to the Ball Karl, we are going as friends, but we can dance I am sure that will be okay." Actually right at this minute Lizzy didn't care just laying here in Karl's arms was amazing.
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Karl smiled as Lizzy started getting amorous again.  "Last night was your birthday...this is because last night was incredible..."  There wasn't much point in words after that...

As they lay together, afterwards, Karl nodded at the question.  "I'll be there.  I may or may not be escorting someone else...there's only a handful of people I've really gotten to know on the Hermes, and most of them don't require a male escort to an event like this.  But I'll definitely save a dance or two for you."

FLEX

 Lizzy smiled as Karl said she would save her a dance or two. Lizzy would smile and say,I would love to stay here and do this all day but I have to get ready Karl,  it takes awhile to make myself that gorgeous. She will give Karl one amazing kiss, and then get out of bed naked, she will bend over to pick up her sexy teddy and hang it up. Lizzy will then head into the other room and secure the candle for her mom.

 Then she will walk back in and say,I had an amazing time Karl and we will do this again if you would like too Karl. wish we had more time, I really have to shower and shave. You can stay until I am out of the shower,  so we can say a proper goodbye for now.

 Lizzy will then wait till Karl crawls out of bed she will give him a huge hug, squishing him with her chest and give him a powerful passionate kiss to remember her by and head for the shower and jumps in.

Karl rounded up his clothes...it was tempting to go join Lizzy in the shower for another round, but as she had pointed out, she had a party to get ready for.  He could shower and shave in less time than it would take her to do her hair, in all likelihood, and he already knew he was wearing his dress uniform...so it wouldn't be fair to infringe on her prep time.  But she had invited him to wait until she was out of the shower, so he pulled on pants and a t-shirt, and laid back on the edge of the bed, listening to the water run, and imagining Lizzy in it.

"You already look fantastic,<green>" he said towards the bathroom when the water stopped running.  "<green>I can only imagine what a couple of hours of prep time will produce..."

  FLEX

 Lizzy finished her shower and she heard Karl call to her that she already looks fantastic, she would say as she is drying off," Aww thank you Karl, oh I have been told of Captain Si's Angel Silk Dresses and I can't wait to wear one, just think last night I was dressed nice at the Ball I will be even sexier I hope."

 Lizzy finished drying off, then wrapped her hair in the towel and walked out into her room still naked, " So you think I look fantastic standing here like this?" She will laugh and walk up to him and give him a big hug and then a deep passionate wish we had more time for fun kiss.

 Lizzy will slide her slippers on, put on some very nice red lace panties and a red lace Bra, and throw on her robe. She will walk Karl to her door and say," Thank you for a great Birthday and a great night and morning Karl, and I am very open to doing this again Karl. See you at the Ball and I hope I knock your socks off with my outfit." Lizzy will check everything and walk out of her room with Karl, give him one last Kiss that the Guards could see and she will smile at Karl and the guards and head to Captain Si's Quarters to get ready.

-------------->>>>>>>>>>>> To Captain Si's Quarters
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---> Hangar Dec

It would turn out that Isobel's quarters were a short distance away from Lizzy's, with the tiny reporter saying goodbye to Lizzy before entering what was to be her new home for the foreseeable future.

The rooms were compact yet comfortable, in fact in comparison to the barrack blocks she'd been stopping in in recent years these were the height of luxury, with her even having her own bathroom and kitchenette, with a quick walk around revealing that her belongings were already inside and waiting for her to tidy them away, and that someone had thoughtfully left some basic food items and toiletries for her to use until she was able to find something better to replace them with.

After depositing her baggage from Bura with the rest of her cases, Izzy would take a moment to locate the box containing her clothes so that she could change out of the nice red dress and ankle boots she was wearing and into one of her khaki duty uniforms, which as well as having the all of the relevant insignia for an officer in the US 25th infantry also bore the word PRESS stencilled across the breast pocket. Once she was changed she would take a moment to brush her long black hair and touch in her makeup before heading out the door.

A short walk later Izzy would find herself standing outside Lizzy's room waiting for the woman in question to answer the door as she pressed the buzzer. Quietly wondering if it had been such a bright move to do the interview in her quarters, all things considered, though it was far too late to do anything about it now.