Fleet Captain Mei'konda Delano - A Brief Interruption of Festivities (Part 1)

[Mei'konda Delano]

(( Secondary Holodeck 1, Deck 10, USS Astraeus ))

As the orange double doors slide apart in front of him, Mei’konda made his way inside with Odin trotting comfortably along beside him. The large Rottweiler paused to sniff at the dried, grassy sand nearby. Despite Mei’s acute senses, he couldn’t tell the difference between a modern holodeck’s recreations. He wondered sometimes if Odin could. If so, the dog didn’t seem bothered. Mei’s yeoman, also dressed down, followed behind with a small hover cart laden with a number of small boxes. Leaving it near the arch that led out of the holodeck, he nodded at Mei, who returned it, then departed.

The Caitian immediately spotted several of his officers congregating around throughout the beach setting. He’d dressed down today, wearing just a form fitting black sleeveless tunic with his combadge pressed to his left pectoral, and white denim  trousers that left his lionish feet free. Oftentimes, he found it enjoyable when he could blend in for a while and not draw the attention of his crew. A lack of uniform did something to help with that, but not much. After all, given that he was one of only a few Caitians aboard, there was only so much camouflaging he was able to do.

While Odin investigated a few simulated crabs crawling through damp sand nearby, it was Matthews who spotted him first. 

Matthews: ::nodding:: Captain! It’s good to see your, Sir. ::pause:: Come to get sand… on the pads of your feet? Paws?

 

The Caitian smiled wryly, and made his way over to his Security Chief and those he stood near. Along the way, he spotted Chythar, Lael, and their family nearby, and inclined his head to the group of them. Beyett, and the young Vulcan that Mei’konda had met in the shuttlebay not long ago stood near Matthews. 

Mei’konda: Trust my Chief of Security to spot me first. I suppose that’s a good thiing. And either is fine.

Sulok: ::Raising ta'al and trying to hide his slight surprise:: Live long and prosper, Captain. 

 

Turning toward Sulok, Mei’konda returned the Vulcan salute.

Mei’konda: Peace and long liife, Ensign.

Beyett shone a warm smile his way as well.

Beyett: A pleasure to see you, Captain! 

The lionish man inclined his head politely toward Beyett as the other man greeted him.

Mei'konda: And you, Lieutenant. It’s good to see that people are in good spiirits.

Diego then turned towards Ensign Sulok.

Beyett: I don't believe we've met yet. ::Diego smiled.:: Lieutenant Diego Beyett. It's a pleasure to meet you, and welcome aboard the Astraeus! I hope we've treated you well so far.

Sulok: Response

Mei’konda: Yes, Ensign, I hope you’ve found the scientiific facilities to your saatisfaction so far. I know that you haaven’t had a chance to put them to real work yet, but that chaance will come, believe me.

Mei’konda closed his eyes for a moment as a gust of wind drifted past, ruffling his fur and his mane. Odin trotted over and began to politely poke his damp nose at some of the others present. He checked to see if Sulok would allow him to touch the Vulcan first, though by now, he’d learned well not to push the issue if someone didn’t want to touch him. And unfortunately, Mei thought, Vulcans often found the scent of canines unpleasant.

Sulok: Response

As the dog turned to shove his nose at Matthews, then Beyett, Mei smiled.

Mei’konda: His name is Odin. He’s a Rottweiler breed canine, from Earth.. He’s been wiith me since the Academy. He’s very friiendly, yes.

Matthews / Beyett / Sulok: Response

Mei’konda followed eyes over toward the spot where the hover cart had been left.

Mei’konda: Oh, yes. It seemed like as good a gaathering as any to recognize our crew’s actions during the last mission. A nice sunny day. Don’t you agree?

Matthews / Beyett / Sulok: Response

With one more dip of his head in acknowledgment, Mei continued.

Mei’konda: Yes, I thiink I’ll get it taaken care of early, so that everyone can enjoy their day. If you’ll all excuse me.

Matthews / Beyett / Sulok: Response

Mei’konda took a step away. Along the way to the hover cart, which was resting near a snack table, Mei diverted toward Lael and her family.

Mei’konda: Hello, everyone. Miind if I borrow my First Officer for a few minutes? It’s a good moment to speaak to the crew. I promise, it won’t taake long.

Rosek-Skyfire / C. Skyfire / Maddy Skyfire: Responses

Mei’konda: Thaank you, everyone.

He started to cross the sand, hands tucked comfortably in his pockets while Odin trotted along with them, scooting close to Lael to nuzzle at one of her hips.

Mei’konda: A niice, sunny day. Exactly what we all need. Well then. Caare to gather everyone around?

Rosek-Skyfire: Response

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Fleet Captain Mei’konda Delano

Commanding Officer

USS Astraeus, NCC-70652

M239002M10

(( And just for fun, some AI art of Mei in his beach outfit! ))