.....Conclusion ((just an hour before Muma's plot starter log)) ==/\== Holodeck One ==/\== The ocean whipped upon the shore as Hawk drank a margarita. He was seated at a table that was so close to the ocean the waves would hit their feet when they rolled in at high tide, and he set them to high tide. Bev had never been to Risa before and seeing as he couldn't take her there he thought he would bring Risa to her. Of course spending three hours in the holodeck really couldn't do it justice but he was going to try. He recalled his most pleasant moments while there and wrapped them into one setting. The area was dominated by pink and blue skies, with the ocean whipping at his feet at this table in what seemed to be a secluded cove. The cove was surrounded by high cliffs of at least 30 meters, and the breeze was warm and calm. They ate quietly and enjoyed the setting, both looking as though they were in heaven. Talked and had what you could only call a perfect date. The two however had to end it soon because she had to be on duty in a few hours. Hawk was enjoying the beginning of leave before they even reached starbase 70, so he would find someway to occupy himself till she got off duty. The two left the holodeck and Hawk walked her to her quarters, and wished her well on her shift. He made his way for the crew mess, were he could enjoy one more margarita. Along the way he rounded a corner heading for the lift, and bumped into LT Cmdr Palmer. The two stopped for a moment and Hawk offered his apologies. Hawk never missing the opportunity to spend time with a lovely lady decided to invite her along for drinks. He assured her he had honorable intentions or Bev would kill him. This made her laugh and reply, "No thanks Lt I am on my way to the bridge for duty, and isn't it a little too early for....drinks, anyways." "I have been up since yesterday so technically it's quite ok. And it seems all the hottest women..... I mean finest female officers work the same shift." Hawk corrected himself as he realized that he wasn't exactly on familiar terms with the higher ranking officer. Obviously not offended and a bit flattered, "Thank you LT, maybe when we go on RnR we can ALL go out for drinks." "Deal, and I will hold you too it....Ma'am." Hawk smiled said goodbye and continued on his way towards the lounge. =================================== LT jg Hawk Versey Assistant Engineering Officer USS Chimera NCC 96899-A