Commander Ava Munro - Hats, hats, hats!
Ava Munro
((Sacred Marketplace - Ferenginar))
((OOC - I used this map))
As they waited for the mulled wine, or the Ferengi's interpretation of it, the conversation had taken a personal turn. Jovenan had asked how she knew about baby clothing, which led to a discussion about Harper. And that always evolved into the awkward question of her father. Ava's first husband, who she had first met at the Academy. All those years ago.
It seemed like the years weighed heavily at times, and then it felt like it had gone past in a breeze. Years had melted away and her baby had grown into a smart, beautiful woman in almost an instant. Time was weird like that.
Munro: He's a complicated man :: shrugs :: In the list of priorities we fell below career and exploration. Slightly wounded my ego but Harper dotes on her father, she sees him as a hero :: changing subject :: What about you? You mentioned a boyfriend? Who's the lucky man?
Ava was always far more comfortable speaking about other people than her own issues.
Jovenan: Oh, that would be Vitor. Um, Commander Silveira.
Munro: Ah :: nods agreeably :: I see the appeal.
A mental picture began to form of the chief tactical officer, on temporary leave, and the petite science officer as a couple. And it wasn't an unpleasant image. She thought they would make a very good looking pair.
Jovenan: Yeah. ::chuckles:: We’ve known each other since I joined the Excalibur a bit over three years ago, but we’ve been dating for just short of a year… officially at least. Apparently, some of our colleagues had conspired to get us together for months before that.
As Jovenan spoke Ava stepped to the counter of the kiosk and raised two fingers to indicate that they'd like two cups.
Munro: Sometimes two people need a little nudge. And how is it going then?
As the vendor reached over with their cups, Ava scanned her commbadge that acted as some kind of payment device. The cup was warm and she took a sip, letting the fruity sweet slightly alcoholic taste warm her mouth.
They walked onwards allowing the next in line to grab their drinks.
Jovenan: Vitor keeps giving me all sorts of lovely gifts and surprises. He says he doesn’t expect me to give anything in return, but I want to make him as happy as he makes me. That’s why I want to buy something for him. ::sips drink:: Mm, this is delicious! Mulled wine, was it? Is it an Earth drink or something local?
Munro: I'm sure it's an Earth drink. It's my first time though :: looks around :: Does it make me a bad human if this is the first Christmas market I've been to?
Jovenan: Response
Ava wondered if this was what it would have been like in centuries past and if some places on Earth still celebrated this. She couldn't imagine the appeal of a holiday that was infamous for its consumerism being popular in the utopian world.
Munro: I don't know, I never knew of any when I lived there. :: nods ahead :: Does Vitor suit hats?
Her attention had been caught by a stall that was bedecked with all manner of hats. Top hats, beanies, pointed, fedora, panama, cowboy and many others that she didn't know the names for from all manner of species. The vendor was a handsome Boslic merchant wearing a sharp, stylish suit and of course a matching hat.
Jovenan: Response
Munro: Maybe the Captain would appreciate a hat? I can see her in a top hat.
Jovenan: Response
TAGs/TBC
First Officer
USS Artemis-A
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