Commander Ava Munro - Shopping Distractions
Ava Munro
((Brew Continuum, Deck 3, USS Artemis))
A delightful notion had just sprung forth as Jovenan had shown Ava that she too had received the bombardment of festive themed advertisements from Ferenginar. A shopping trip!
It was the perfect distraction from the communiqué that she'd received earlier that morning. Her husband had boarded a ship en route to DS33, at which point he'd take a transport to Ferenginar to meet with her.
She was at once excited and anxious to see Adrian. Her stomach had flipped several times and each and every moment she was reminded of his arrival her heart beat that little bit faster, and the knot in her stomach only grew bigger.
Munro: Why don't we go down? I bet they have some bargains to spend our stipend of latinum? If we want to stick to the theme we can even buy some gifts for the crew? You must have someone you'd like to buy a gift for?
Ava formulated a list in her mind of gifts that she'd like to purchase.
Harper; something weird and stupid that would make her cringe but Ava knew she'd secretly love. The squishier the better.
Adrian; Forever the most difficult man to buy gifts for. He hated the rain, so maybe one of those rain smoks … ?
Maybe she'd also buy Tamio some new sculpting materials, and Bancroft new running shoes - maybe that would help his performance. She had to give him some kind of a chance.
Jovenan: Yes, I do! My boyfriend, at least. He gives me gifts for no reason all around the year, so it’s only fair. And… well, I don’t know how close people have to be that they’d get each other Christmas presents. What do you think?
Munro: Gifts are always appreciated. Isn't it nice to know that someone is thinking of you?
Jovenan: Then I guess the Captain might appreciate the gesture. And Ms Richards and her children, and… well, they don’t really need to be human either. Almost everyone likes to be given meaningful gifts.
Munro: Absolutely. Some people are easier than others.
She thought of Adrian again and that knot grew some more, she almost placed her hand on her stomach. Instead she smiled at Jovenan and thought of how fun this day might actually shape up to be. The perfect distraction she had needed.
Jovenan: How about right now? I don’t have anything scheduled for the rest of the day, so I could go right away. If that suits you, of course.
Munro: You read my mind, Jovenan. Does it have a beam down location on the advertisment?
As the two officers surveyed one of the many ads, Ava smiled widely and tapped the PADD.
Munro: ‘The Sacred Marketplace; Ferenginar’s largest and most prestigious shopping district. Home to all your consumer needs.’ This sounds like the place and it's right next to the Tower of Commerce. How about it?
Jovenan: Response
((OOC note: if you want to deliberate more here I can Backsim))
((Short Time Later - Sacred Marketplace - Ferenginar))
((OOC - I used this map))
They materialised under the roofed shelter of a designated transport zone, with several groups beaming in and out. The zone was slightly raised and behind them was the Federation Embassy, and directly ahead a large pedestrian walkway that crossed over a body of water. Ava was unsure if this was an estuary or a river. Dark, grey clouds filled the sky and a smattering of light, drizzling rain fell. She knew that the Ferengi had many different names for rain but she had not yet looked them up.
Munro: :: points ahead :: A sign. Looks like the Marketplace is across this bridge.
Jovenan: Response
As they stepped out of the transportation zone, they were met by several Ferengi vendors holding up varying designs of umbrella, ranging from the simple fabric extended across several prongs to things that looked more like sophisticated drone devices.
Ferengi Vendor: There's a Glebbening forecasted later today, ladies! You don't want to get caught out in that… the Rain Defense 3.0 is the perfect companion. Not only does it protect you from the Glebbening, it will carry your shopping!
The drone hovered above them, an umbrella attachment extended and it swooped forward and gathered several waiting bags to demonstrate its abilities.
Then it spun wildly out of control and careened across the walkway and into the water.
Ferengi Vendor: It can fish for you as well!
Munro: No thanks!
Ava quickly purchased two of the more simplistic designed umbrellas, and passed one to Jovenan.
Jovenan: Response
Tags/TBC
First Officer
USS Artemis-A
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