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Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 25, 2007
*Santos is very excited - the big lift appears to be getting close*
*He can't possibly *sleep*, and if he does, it won't be in his quarters - he might miss something*
*So he's sitting in his shuttle, polishing the controls until everything gleams, and eating some packaged rations - he doesn't mind them, and still refuses to use a replicator. Going to the mess would take him away from the Lucia for too long...*
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*In the engine room, lunch talk turns to the Big Lift*
*Jamie asks Lt Larrikin*
Sir, now that the readings are stable, when are they on for?
*Larrikin, feet propped up on the table, tosses a piece of popcorn, and catches it in his mouth*
*He grins*
Three or four days, I expect. No problems this side.
*Toirdhealbhach grins, but thinks*
Other than keeping animals off the shuttles...</>
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine locks up his office right on time, and picks up the important-looking briefcase in which a single epad is rattling around forlornly*
*He takes the lift to the mess hall and leaves the case by a table, keeping an eagle eye° on it all the time he's getting his meal, which he still has to carry back one-handed*
*Soon, he is seated, and spooning some kind of stew into himself while he reads*
°Like a Hawkeye, who we all know is in Security, so it's pretty safe
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte enters the mess hall, gets her food and searches for a place to sit. She sees MacAlpine and walks to him.*
Good watch. Mind if I sit down?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine looks up with a smile*
Of course not, Ms....Ahrendt.
*He motions to the spot across from him*
How are you adjusting to life aboard the Mariposa?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte sits down and starts eating after having a sip of her juice*
Very well, thank you.
*she sees MacAlpine's hand*
Did you get hurt, Lieutenant?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine looks at his hand as though surprised to be reminded it's still bandaged*
Oh, that. Yes, I burned it.
*He shrugs dismissively, delighted at his own stoicism*
Apparently, Groundskeeping has decided we need some poisonous plants.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte looks surprised*
Poisonous plants?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine leans forward earnestly*
Yes, poisonous plants! I've researched them, they can cause third-degree burns!
*If he were wearing a necktie, it would dangle in his stew*
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte raises an eyebrow*
Third-degree burns? How long ago was that?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine gives Charlotte a look of polite inquiry*
Pardon? How long ago was what, Ms Charlotte? If you mean the publication date of my sources, I'm afraid I don't recall, though I can check, if it's important.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte shakes her head*
I mean: hoe long ago have you been hurt by these plants?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine nods, understanding*
Ah, I see. Last Sixth Day, but don't worry.
*He smiles reassuringly*
I got off more lightly, and the slow healing is normal for an injury caused by that plant.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte smiles and nods*
Good. I expect you've been at sickbay? What did they say?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine jabs his spoon listlessly at his lukewarm stew*
Oh, they said it'd heal, gave me some salve. You know, the usual.
*He has a feeling they don't take him seriously*
Took me just *ages* to persuade that doctor to help me.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte nods slowly*
How can that be? Were there so many other patients?
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine pushes his stew aside, deciding he's not terribly hungry*
No, not really. I just think she didn't know what she was doing. She's new, and it shows.
*He smiles at Charlotte*
You could teach her a thing or two.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte chuckles and shakes her head*
Oh no, I'm no doctor, Lieutenant.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Malabarista - now with added pony Posted Jun 26, 2007
*MacAlpine laughs softly*
And yet, I believe you are competent in any field, Ms Ahrendt.
*He motions to his wine*
Would you like my share? I'm afraid it doesn't mix with my medications.
Beta rpg, Book the Seventh
Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Jun 26, 2007
*Charlotte chuckles again*
That's very nice of you, Lieutenant.
*she thinks about the offer for a moment, then nods*
Yes, thank you, Lieutenant.
*she takes the wine*
You have to take medications, too?
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