Ens. Lyara Alroyo - I'm Still Allowed To, Right?
Lyara Alroyo
((DS224, Third promenade, ShakeDemBones))
The group arrived at the bar and Alroyo leaned against it. She noticed an Andorian woman that gave her a playful wave. She waved back to her then turned to the others and raised her eyebrow in a playful manner.
Lyara: I think it's Andorian Pride Night! Look at all the people of various genders checking us out.
She motioned around to said people of various genders and glanced back to the Andorian woman who waved to her.
S. Richards: I love this for them! Look how happy they are.
Silveira: That explained a lot.
Alroyo nervously tapped her hands on the bar as she looked at the two.
Lyara: I’ll need some confidence before I do anything ::Pointing at Sam:: I’ll have whatever you’re having.
Including the new friend in the first round of drinks sounded like a fun way to get the group to warm up to enjoy the night. Lyara waved over the bartender quickly then glanced again at the Andorian. It had been awhile since she engaged in any romantic behavior or otherwise so she was a little rusty.
S. Richards: Uh… W-What. I mean- H-How, would you? ::shaking her head:: What do you normally drink?
Sam seemed a little awkward about ordering drinks for the group, which elicited suspicion from Alroyo. She didn’t seem like the socially anxious type.
Lyara: If you have a hard time deciding I usually go for a fruity drink.
Silveira: I’ll have whatever you both drink.
S. Richards: Can I get your best fruity cocktail here for my friends ::gesturing to Sil and Lyara:: Y’know, with a little umbrella or somethin’? And uh… Just-Just a water for me.
The Bartender, Alroyo and Vitor all looked at Sam confused at her request for just water. It was a club and they were having a fun night out, why order such a plain drink?
Silveira: Interesting choice…
Lyara: ::With slight concern:: Everything ok girl?
S. Richards: ::Trying to speak unsuspiciously:: Oh, I uh, I’m just not feeling like drinking tonight.
Alroyo quickly realized that Sam might be refraining due to personal history she didn’t feel comfortable sharing just yet. Which was completely fair, everyone had their own struggles.
Silveira: Of course, after all we don’t need heavy drinks to have fun.
Lyara: And we’re here for you, anytime you need it.
She hoped her expression of support would be received well. To shift the awkwardness away from Sam Sil decided to share something with the others too.
Silveira: I have to reveal something to you both…
Lyara: Secret wife…
It was a little outlandish but in Starfleet anything can happen.
S. Richards: Response
Vitor gave them a stunned expression as he began to speak, then shook his head and frowned.
Silveira: No… But I am not going to be much fun or flirty. I have someone… I mean I have feelings for someone on board so… I am sorry but I might be a little boring tonight.
Alroyo nodded to Sil in understanding. Then a gear clicked in her head and she suddenly remembered the Science Officer he had been constantly glancing at on the bridge. In the moment she had simply chosen to ignore it, especially since he hadn’t known him yet. But now that they were acquaintances it would become a new point of teasing, and uplifting of course.
S. Richards: Response
Lyara: Awwww, that’s so cute! You should ask her out.
The bartender arrived and placed their drinks down on the counter. Alroyo picked hers up and took a small sip, admiring the fruity taste and the umbrella that came with it.
Silveira: Look, it's complicated…
She rolled her eyes and took another sip of her drink, she’d heard that before from many of her friends. It was going to be a long night.
Lyara: It can’t be that complicated. Just ask her out!
Alroyo immediately realized maybe she wasn’t the one to comment on complicated relationships. Considering the relationship, if that’s the proper term, she just got out of. She placed her drink down on the bar to give Sil a pep talk.
S. Richards: Response
Silveira: Response
Lyara: At least she’s a good friend. So even if things end up becoming too complicated you can keep it real with her. The best thing in any relationship is open communication!
Silveira/S. Richards: Response
Alroyo smiled at the two and leaned back against the bar.
Lyara: Besides, let’s have fun tonight! We don’t have to flirt or drink to have a good time. What matters is that we all have each other. ::Pointing to Sil and Sam:: How’s that sound?
It was a little corny but based off of Sam’s awkwardness from not drinking and Sil’s “it’s complicated talk”, it was a reminder the group needed.
Silveira/S. Richards: Response
Lyara reached for her glass without looking and felt a small glass. Confused, she turned to inspect it and confirmed that it was indeed a shot glass filled to the top with a red liquid. Alroyo looked at the bartender and questioned him.
Lyara: Did you bring us the wrong drink?
The bartender laughed and pointed to the drink.
Bartender: I know. That “Red Headed Bajoran” was ordered by her.
The bartender pointed to the end of the bar at the Andorian who had waved at Lyara earlier. Alroyo looked over and felt a warmth spread through her cheeks and quickly looked back at the bartender.
Lyara: Aptly named drink.
The bartender chuckled and walked off to serve another customer leaving Alroyo to her friends. She turned back to them still holding the drink.
Silveira/S. Richards: Response
Lyara: I’m still allowed to flirt and drink right?
She gave them an awkward smile as she slightly presented the drink. The attention now directed from Silveira to Lyara.
Silveira/S.Richards: Response
Tag/TBC
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Lyara Alroyo
Helm/Operations
USS Artemis-A
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