Cmdr. Kelrod: It's been a wonderful day

[Kelrod Dickens]

( Kidman I – Campsite )

(OOC: I've managed to get the computer back online. Had to rewrite part of the post, I just hope I haven't left anything out. If so, please tell me)


   The half Angosian half Betazoid began telling a story, none of them would be able to tell if it was true, invented or half of the two things, but that made things more interesting for the situation

Kelrod: :: smiling :: Yes, it was a strange situation. The crew got... cursed, and that affected us at a halloween party on the holodeck. I became a demon with... teleporting powers. Things got weird when we couldn't get out and the ones on the holodeck had to fight a creation that trapped us there and threatened to kill us all. That's why I avoid holodecks during this time of the year. Quite a story...
 
Parker: I don’t blame you. One experience like that is enough…

   Kelrod raised his glass to the man in acknowledge, apparently he'd convinced at least his security colleague.

Flynn: ::Nodding:: Reminds me of my own holodeck misadventure… 

Lafizatar: This is why I avoid holodecks. 

Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Petras: That means no romantic getaways on the holodeck.

   He looked at the woman and raised his shoulders while smiling.

Kelrod: Technically, it wouldn't be a get away...
 
Parker: Real is better whenever possible. I guess I’ll tell one now. Any of you been to Jupiter Station?

Kelrod: Not me...
 
   He saw Zanyt nodding, seemingly the only one in the group.

Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Hannibal smiled…
 
Parker: You are looking at most likely the only Starfleet officer to be banned from a starbase….

Flynn: Banned? ::His expression perked a bit, he cocked his head.:: How does one pull that off and retain a commission? 

Lafizatar: I want to hear that too.. 
 
Kelrod: What? :: he looked at the man with interest :: Now, that's a story I want to hear.

Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Parker: It was a couple years after the Dominion War, and I was on leave. I found myself of Jupiter Station, awaiting a transport to Earth. I met this woman….her name was Trixie…Trixie Matthews. She was beautiful and we spent the evening together and the next morning, we had breakfast and she went on her way. That evening, I was having a drink at The Black Hole, a rather…interesting enterprise which would not be listed on any list as a must see place. In walked five men, along with my last nights’ date…come to find out that the woman I spent the evening with was married, and her freighter captain husband and some of his crew were there to teach me a lesson in humility. From looking at her face he had already hit her once, then to make his point, he hit her again. That was when the fun started…

Kelrod: Don't tell me,.... you challenged him to a dance duel! 

   He couldn't help but laugh at his own comment, knowing exactly what the man meant by fun.
 
Lafizatar/ Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Parker: That was when I hit him, he drew a phaser and took a shot, and missed, hitting the liquor behind the bar, which immediately ignited. It was five on one and we fought from one side of that bar to the other while the place was burning down around us. Sometime during the fight I heard the Yellow Alert klaxon going off, but by the time Security arrived, we were out on the promenade, aided by the fact that I threw two of them through the window, and the bar was totally involved…

Flynn: Only five of them? ::He smirked at the mountainous soldier with a reputation for combat capability.:: They should have brought a few more for a fair fight. 

Kelrod: I wonder what they're thinking. Just five against you... :: he faked a shiver :: it's almost insulting!
 
Lafizatar/ Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Parker: Once Security broke us up and the DC party had put out the fire, which completely destroyed the bar, they threw us in a holding cell. The station commander got the full report from the witnesses and he let me go with the admonition that I was banned from Jupiter Station. I haven’t tried to go back since then, but I heard there was a picture in his office with the admonition I was not to be allowed on the station.. I think it’s the only time a starbase went to Yellow Alert for a barfight…

Lafizatar: I've never heard of that either. 

Flynn: Well next time I get into a bar fight, I know who I want to have my back. ::He cocked his head playfully.:: I think? 
 
Kelrod: I feel he could have both our backs! :: patting the man on the shoulder:: Tell you what? Next time we're in the Sol system, I'll go and check it out for you.

Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
   As they went around the fire telling their stories, Hannibal lit a cigar, something Kelrod didn't remember to have seen doing in any other Starfleet officer. He wondered if it was real, knowing the serious damages that kind of toxic item will do to his body. However, as he seemed quite relaxed, something new for him to watch, he let the thing hang in the air. At one point after another story, the counselor spoke.
 
Navarro: ::quietly:: Just one thing left…
 
Parker: And…just what have you got planned?
 
Lafizatar/Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response
 
Jayla pushed herself to her feet using Kelrod’s shoulder as support. She cleared her throat and began to sing. 
 
Petras: o/~ Can you hear the drums Fernando? o/~
 
   Hannibal raised an eyebrow. Callie did a face palm. Kelrod's mouth opened upon hearing her. Then , Navarro also started to sing, her throaty alto joined Jayla’s to sing the required harmony.  He didn't knew the song, and wondered who that Fernando was, but this was certainly a surprise that he enjoyed.

   Jayla along with Calistra as main voices, while Zhanyt joined them but seemed to keep herself in the background improved the evening a lot.
 
Parker: Wow! You two can really sing!!!!

Flynn: I wish I had thought to bring my ukulele. 
 
Kelrod: I don't think it'd suit the mood of the song...

Lafizatar/Flynn/Alentonis/Ukinix/Any: Response

   They went along with the song and when they finishd he clapped to them for their performance.

Kelrod: Very good! I wasn't aware that you could do that...

Petras/Navarro: Response

Kelrod: Seems that I'm not the only one that likes to keep things interesting :: referring to his previous comment :: Good for you too  :: signaling Callistra ::

Navarro: Response

Kelrod: People, you're doing this trip memorable.

   After a bit more singing, and more than a few marshmallows and Kidman sunsets, Antero stood with a stretch.
 
Flynn: Well my friends, this has been great. I’m going to go see if I can find a spot to make myself comfortable. See if I can’t rest these muscles after our long ride.

Lafizatar: Good night! 
 
Alentonis/Ukinix/Parker/Navarro/Petras/Any: Response

Kelrod: It's a good time to leave it. Let's get some rest, tomorrow we have to get back.

   After cleaning the remains of their food and drinks to avoid insects and other wildlife to come, Kelrod went to brush his teeth with the sonic toothbrush and then headed to his tent. He looked to Jayla who was still talking with Navarro and they shared a look into each other before smiling. He entered his tent to take off the clothes and get ready for some rest, if nothing else happened during the night...
 


TBC:

Commander Kelrod

Chief Of Security
USS Veritas

NCC-95035

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