| 21:00 | CaptMcCloud | *USS_Eagle_Sim_211222* MISSION BRIEF |
| 21:00 | Cdr_Hart | ::AA:: |
| 21:00 | Lt_Andrews | ::aa:: |
| 21:00 | Lt_Banning | ::@@:: |
| 21:01 | Shadow | @@:: |
| 21:02 | CaptMcCloud | Good evening, Crew, and Season's Greetings! I hope you are all doing well this week. |
| 21:03 | ... | Have you all read the brief, and the fine menu prepared by Dr. Shadow, and do we have any questions? |
| 21:03 | Cdr_Hart | Yes and no, Sir. I know the doc will be standing by with the Tums afterwards. |
| 21:03 | Lt_Andrews | Yes and no, Sir. |
| 21:04 | Lt_Banning | y/n, Sir. |
| 21:04 | Shadow | no questions and there is a tray of bubblegum pink bottles on a table by the door for any who overindulge |
| 21:06 | CaptMcCloud | ::Chuckles:: I knew there would be. Okay, let's get to the feast. |
| 21:06 | ... | =/\= BEGIN SIM =/\= |
| 21:06 | NOTE: Names appearing in GREEN, indicate NPCs |
| 21:06 | CaptMcCloud | CO > ::enters the holodeck, marveling at the Christmassy feel of it all:: |
| 21:07 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > ::comes in with his "growing" family.:: |
| 21:08 | EnsNguyen | CNS > ::enters. Also smiles at the Holiday feel of the holodeck.:: [ NOIP] This is wonderful. |
| 21:09 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::comes in behind the counselor:: [ CNS ] No doubt Dr. Shadow's doing as well, Counselor. |
| 21:10 | EnsNguyen | CNS >[ TAC ] He certainly has an eye for the artistry. |
| 21:11 | =/\=ACTION: The are holo-graphic steweards ready to serve everyone. One comes around with a tray of drinks. =/\= |
| 21:11 | Shadow | CMO>;; has the holodeck decorated as a log cabin/chalet all dressed out for a Christmas/ Midwinter holiday with a large tree near the staircase and piles of presents beneath while tables were groaning with the food as well as places for everyone to sit;; |
| 21:12 | EnsNguyen | CNS > ::notices the tasteful holiday-themed dress of the staff.:: |
| 21:12 | CaptMcCloud | CO > ::takes a drink from the tray. Nods to officers as they filter in:: |
| 21:13 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > ::takes a drink, as well:: |
| 21:13 | LtCdrWren | OPS > ::gets a non-alcoholic drink for her and for Bear:: |
| 21:15 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::gets himself a drink:: |
| 21:15 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ ALL ] ::clinks his glass with a fork to get everyone's attention:: |
| 21:15 | Shadow | CMO>;;dressed in his Tayledras party gear and helping get things for everyone;; |
| 21:16 | ... | CMO>;;looks over to the Captain;; |
| 21:16 | Lt_Banning | SCI > ::enters teh holodeck and gets a drink, looking to the captain:: |
| 21:16 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > ::turns to the captain:: |
| 21:16 | EnsNguyen | CNS > ::gets a drink and turns toward the captain:: |
| 21:17 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::turns to the captain:: |
| 21:19 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ ALL ] Hello, to Everyone. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being the excellent crew, you are, and wish you all the best for this Holiday season and for the upcoming new year. Please make certain to take a moment to thank Dr. Shadow, who put all this together. Now... enjoy. |
| 21:20 | Timmy | Bear > ::claps for the captain's speech, then looks for Doc Shadow:: [ CMO ] Thank you, Doc-tor Shadow. |
| 21:21 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > :miles down at his son, then nods:: [ CMO ] Thank you, Dr. Shadow. |
| 21:22 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::raises his glass in Shadow's direction:: Here's to you, Doc. :: takes a sip:: |
| 21:23 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: smiles and sits down at the table. One of the stewards sees to it the captain gets whatever he needs:: |
| 21:24 | Lt_Banning | SCI >[ CMO ] ::raises his glass, as well.:: [ CMO ] Don't know how you do it, Doc, but, thank you. ::goes and finds a seat:: |
| 21:24 | Shadow | CMO>:: goes over and tousels Bear's hair;;>[Bear] glad to do it, little one |
| 21:25 | EnsNguyen | CNS >[ CMO ] You certainly do, Shadow. Thank you. :its down next to Troy:: |
| 21:25 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > :its on the other side of Troy:: |
| 21:25 | Shadow | CMO>[Everyone] It's a hobby I enjoy so why not practice on the people I'm around everyday? |
| 21:27 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CMO ] Nicely put, Doc. ::gets a plate of food, with stuff she KNOWS Bear will eat without fuss:: |
| 21:27 | Shadow | CMO>;; heads over to the tree and starts handing out the presents from under there;; |
| 21:28 | EnsToine | HELM > :: sits down at the table, bext to Dane:: [ CMO ] Thanks for having such a great hobby, Doc. |
| 21:29 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::gets a present and starts to open it:: |
| 21:29 | Shadow | CMO>[Helm] glad to do it |
| 21:30 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: smiles as a gift is handed to him. Opens it :: |
| 21:30 | Shadow | CMO> ;;Tac's present was an antique range finder from the American Civil War;; |
| 21:30 | Timmy | Bear > ::eyes wide as he sees the presents being handed out:: |
| 21:31 | Lt_Andrews | TAC >[ CMO ] Doc, you haven't been reading my mind, have you. ::wide smile on his face:: |
| 21:32 | Shadow | CMO>The CO gets a teakwood coffee mug with the Eagle carved into it;; |
| 21:32 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :: is given his present and opens it:: |
| 21:32 | Shadow | CMO>[TAC] no just thought you might want something like it |
| 21:33 | CaptMcCloud | CO > :: holds up the mug:: This is beautiful. |
| 21:33 | Timmy | Bear >[ CO ] It has the Eagle on it! |
| 21:34 | Shadow | CMO>;;grins as Science opens the present which is a whole set of glassware perfect for creating any sort of distillates |
| 21:34 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ Bear ] ::chuckles and looks again at the engraving:: Yes, it certainly does. |
| 21:35 | Lt_Banning | SCI >[ CMO ] Thank you, Doctor. This will come in handy. :: shows his gift:: |
| 21:35 | EnsNguyen | CNS > :pens his gift:: |
| 21:36 | Shadow | CMO>;;Timmy gets loaded down with Presents from a miniature starfleet uniform to a drone shaped like the Eagle as well;; |
| 21:36 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > :: smiles and ruffles Bear's hair as the steward brings over his, Hailey's and Bear's gifts:: |
| 21:37 | Shadow | CMO>;; the Counselor gets a complete collection of the works of Freud;; |
| 21:37 | Timmy | Bear > ::is wide-eyed at all the gifts. Wants to put on the uniform now:: |
| 21:38 | Cdr_Hart | AXO >[ Bear ] No, you can wait til we get back to our quarters. |
| 21:39 | Shadow | CMO>::Hailey's present is a set of bath toiletries in a Rose/Sandalwood/ musk scent;; |
| 21:40 | EnsNguyen | CNS >[ CMO ] ::is a bit dumbfounded:: I cannot imagine the credits you put out for this... Thank you. :: his eyes show his true emotion:: |
| 21:40 | CaptMcCloud | CO > ::nods in approval at the gifts they are all getting:: |
| 21:41 | Shadow | CMO>;;the AXO's present is an antique sextant with the name "Bligh" inscribed along the arc;; |
| 21:41 | Lt_Banning | SCI > :ips at his drink, watching the others as they open their gifts;: |
| 21:42 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > ::carefully holds the sextant, admiring it:: [ CMO ] Thank you, Doctor. |
| 21:43 | Timmy | Bear >[ AXO ] Daddy, what is that? |
| 21:43 | Shadow | CMO>I KNOW you don't resemble the original owner but I thought you might like having something from the old maritime traditions |
| 21:44 | Cdr_Hart | AXO >[ Bear ] I'll tell you all about it later, when you have your uniform on. :: smiles:; |
| 21:45 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ AXO ] I'm going to be expecting to see you using that, Tom. :: smiles:: |
| 21:46 | Cdr_Hart | AXO >[ CMO ] It is an extremely thoughtful gift, Doctor. Thank you. |
| 21:46 | LtCdrWren | OPS > :: opens her gift:: |
| 21:47 | Lt_Andrews | TAC > ::munches on a salad as everyone opens their gifts:: |
| 21:48 | Lt_Banning | SCI > ::also gets a salad, to start things off:: |
| 21:49 | Shadow | CMO>:: Wren's gift was a smallish box that looked like a bird (wren) with a set of jewelry (necklace and earrings) of the Eagle;; |
| 21:50 | EnsNguyen | CNS > :: has some of the shredded kale salad:: |
| 21:51 | LtCdrWren | OPS >[ CMO ] Oh, this is beautiful, Shadow. Thank you, so much. |
| 21:53 | =/\=ACTION: Shdow gets a chance to open his gift, which is a new carving set for is woodworking hobby. =/\= |
| 21:54 | Shadow | CMO>;;caresses the tools;; Thank you everyone |
| 21:55 | CaptMcCloud | CO >[ CMO ] You are quite welcome, Doctor. Wasn't there an apron with all that, that said, "Universe's Greatest Chef" too? |
| 21:56 | Cdr_Hart | AXO > ::munching on some food:: [ NOIP ] He certainly would deserve it. |
| 21:56 | Shadow | CMO>;; looks;; I don't think so |
| 21:56 | Timmy | Bear >:: almost shoveling the food into his mouth, til his mother slows him down a bit;: |
| 21:57 | Lt_Andrews | TAC >[ NOIP ] Bear is a testament to the food, that's for sure. |
| 21:58 | Lt_Banning | SCI >[ NOIP ] I'm in total agreement with Bear, that's for certain. |
| 21:59 | CaptMcCloud | CO > ::finishes his Ceasar salad, and starts in on his main course:: |
| 22:00 | CaptMcCloud | =/\= Pause Sim =/\= |
| 22:00 | Cdr_Hart | ::AA... after he wipes his mouth:: |
| 22:00 | Lt_Andrews | ::aa:: |
| 22:00 | Lt_Banning | ::@@:: |
| 22:00 | Shadow | ::@@:: |
| 22:03 | CaptMcCloud | At Ease, everyone. ::raises his glass.:: I truly want to thank you all for another fine year of sims. Please, have a very merry Christmas (if you celebrate), and be safe in your New Year's celebration. Remember Covid is still out there, do let's not drop our guard. ::motions his glass in salute to all of them:: |
| 22:04 | Cdr_Hart | Hear! Hear! ::raises his glass as well::Merry Christmas, Everyone. |
| 22:04 | Lt_Andrews | ::Nods, raisingh is glass:: Yes, please have a safe and happy holiday. ::takes a sip:: |
| 22:05 | Lt_Banning | Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Everyone. |
| 22:06 | Shadow | And to all of you and yours, a joyous time of peace and prosperity in this time of renewal |
| 22:07 | CaptMcCloud | =/\= D I S M I S S E D =/\= |