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Post by Lieutenant V'Tira on Jul 6, 2017 14:02:41 GMT -5
V'Tira listens with an impassioned look.To an outside observer it would appear as if she were merely being attentive as if she were attending a lecture. Inwardly it was a much different story...
The young Vulcan watched as Catherine embraced Desiree as the latter had to center and calm herself before going on with her heart breaking story. Quietly she leaned forward and took Desiree's hand.
"Take.." She squeezed the other woman's hand. "...whatever strength you may require.." She looks into Desiree's eye to hold her gaze.
"I offer all that I have..."
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Lieutenant K'Ria
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Post by Lieutenant K'Ria on Jul 6, 2017 14:12:03 GMT -5
K'Ria smiles at the fuming part and whispers playfully into his ear "Oh yes..." she grins a wicked wolf like smile "Soon it is your time...gheD"
She nips his neck a little sharply before moving over to sit down to join them. She looks over to Xyl "It is indeed and honor to meet you..."
K'Ria bowed her head some. "The Captain of the Gortas shared a holo of your briefing concerning the project you gave to your fleet, Captain Talia of the Adagio asked it be shared with all Allied forces belonging to the Project."
"I was quite impressed also with the work you and Commander Arnimane did with the Hecate dig site...my mother is an anthropologist for Project Magellan on Avernus.."
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Post by Lt Cmdr Sinez Kodor on Jul 6, 2017 14:42:37 GMT -5
Sinez shows them both a smug look, which evolves into a full blown smile after he feels her bite on the neck.
"That....I don't know how I should feel about that." He smiles and follows her with his eyes as she sits down at the table.
"We all were quite impressed with the work from Project Magellan."
He reaches for his sandwich and slowly chews on a bite.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Desiree Clerie on Jul 6, 2017 16:11:06 GMT -5
Desiree keeps hugging Baker and holds V'Tiras hand, keeping eye contact for a while until she resumes her story. her eyes drops to the floor in shame.
"We pumped the space with interference to kill sensors, allowing the evacuation, then we set off to draw them away from the evacuated."
for a moment her voice sounds nearly neutral.
"In the end, They cached up with us, and the... Battle is the wrong term, the... ... the slaughter began. In their first volley, they shredded our shields and the next thing I see is my console exploding, covering me in..." She blinks and swallows again" Everything was so silent and so slow. I saw the flames on my uniform, I saw the crew of the bridge fighting on as I fell to the floor. The captain giving the signal to return fire"
Even more shame fills her expression
"No return fire came. I was useless, I was a pathetic burden engulfed in flames, letting everyone down... the chaos erupting on the bridge as everything began to fail, the flames spreading, and people being thrown about. We could not hold for even the little time we had to. People screaming as they died, others just falling down in silence... It was an absolute inferno. I know humans sometimes talk of hell and...I think that if hell was real, It was that bridge at that time."
Her mind now full of burning self loathing
"Next thing I remember... I was floating in space in an EVA suit, unable to move, my entire body hurting so much, I thought I had lost my legs be course I could not feel them at all... But worst was the sound" she closes her eyes, if all before was painful ,the current memory takes the price
"Floating around helpless like the space trash I was, not even worth killing off, for hours hearing the screams of the others floating around, their prayers, they recordings of final letters or just... just their calls to their mothers. Hearing how those I love realizing they are going to slowly die, desperately begging their loved ones for forgiveness for never coming home, Praying to what gods they may have for a new chance in life or salvation in afterlife."
"The tears, the cries or just the pain. After many hours it got more silent as... as... the oxygen began to run out, hearing the last breaths of my family as they suffocated to death and I was... completely helpless to do anything... They... they had... they had trusted me. I had failed them"
She breaks down in tears, her hatred for herself now owning her mind as she tries to hide her eyes in her palms
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Post by DGM Angelboy on Jul 6, 2017 16:22:55 GMT -5
Desiree keeps hugging Baker and holds V'Tiras hand, keeping eye contact for a while until she resumes her story. her eyes drops to the floor in shame.
"We pumped the space with interference to kill sensors, allowing the evacuation, then we set off to draw them away from the evacuated."
for a moment her voice sounds nearly neutral.
"In the end, They cached up with us, and the... Battle is the wrong term, the... ... the slaughter began. In their first volley, they shredded our shields and the next thing I see is my console exploding, covering me in..." She blinks and swallows again" Everything was so silent and so slow. I saw the flames on my uniform, I saw the crew of the bridge fighting on as I fell to the floor. The captain giving the signal to return fire"
Even more shame fills her expression
"No return fire came. I was useless, I was a pathetic burden engulfed in flames, letting everyone down... the chaos erupting on the bridge as everything began to fail, the flames spreading, and people being thrown about. We could not hold for even the little time we had to. People screaming as they died, others just falling down in silence... It was an absolute inferno. I know humans sometimes talk of hell and...I think that if hell was real, It was that bridge at that time."
Her mind now full of burning self loathing
"Next thing I remember... I was floating in space in an EVA suit, unable to move, my entire body hurting so much, I thought I had lost my legs be course I could not feel them at all... But worst was the comms" she closes her eyes, if all before was painful ,the current memory takes the price
Floating around helpless like the space trash I was, not even worth killing off, for hours hearing the screams of the others floating around, their prayers, they recordings of final letters or just... just their calls to their mothers. Hearing how those I love realizing they are going to slowly die, desperately begging their loved ones for forgiveness for never coming home, Praying to what gods they may have for a new chance in life or salvation in afterlife."
"The tears, the cries or just the pain. After many hours it got more silent as... as... the oxygen began to run out, hearing the last breaths of my family as they suffocated to death and I was... completely helpless to do anything... They... they had... they had trusted me. I had failed them"
She breaks down in tears, her hatred for herself now owning her mind as she tries to hide her eyes in her palms Cathy holds Desiree tightly, doing her best to comfort her as she breaks down into tears. She looks up at V'Tira, her face a combination of her feelings of helplessness and compassion for Desiree.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Jul 6, 2017 16:27:57 GMT -5
Xylvarenn blushes, wishing she had spent even more time on her appearance prior to recording the briefing video.
"I hope the video was of use to your ship and our allies, Euhmmm... "
She pauses and takes a sip of her drink again
"The work of Commander Razzor should not be forgotten either, she was truly amazing. And working on that project was an amazing honour and absolutely fantastic"
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Post by Lieutenant V'Tira on Jul 6, 2017 21:42:42 GMT -5
V'Tira sits and listens impassively to her story, never flinching nor in point of fact showing any emotion at all. All of her strength and will power being present through her touch to the grieving woman's hand was being directed for her. She looks over to Catherine to find her gaze and holds it a long moment before looking to Desiree and saying softly.
"Desiree...this was not your fault." She waits to find her gaze speaking before Desiree can respond.
"Such an outcome was already understood by all who chose to remain behind, you said this very thing...and like you when you volunteered for such a duty...the others understood this as well." She squeezed her hands.
"It is the inevitable outcome for any such ...last stand." She shakes her head. "The actual point of your captain's last stand was to buy as much time for the escaping crew...while allowing the enemy to shoot just you and your ship...the more shots directed at you...the fewer fired at the those fleeing for their lives."
"You did not fail...none of those who died doing such a thing failed...can you not see this..." Her voice still unemotional and firm. "You told me logic has no place here...you were incorrect..as incorrect as your were to place any blame on yourself..."
"The very existence of the survivors who made it to the moon bear testimony to the logic behind your captain and your fellow shipmates who stayed behind's sacrifice."
"Do you truly not see...the horrors you endured...for those survivors...would have multiplied by a factor of ten...had you not."
She says then in a softer tone. "Desiree...it was only logical for the enemy to target and remove your ship's weapons systems first...you had to know...in a last stand..you were their first target..."
"Of course you were hurt first...it had nothing to do with a lack of skill or a failure on your part."
"By surviving...you have not only beaten the odds...but you carry on to continue to save more life....what better way to honor and respect those who like you treasured life...so much..they chose to die to protect it?"
"Every breath you take...every future life you saved...continues the legacy of those you /think/ that you failed."
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Lieutenant K'Ria
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Post by Lieutenant K'Ria on Jul 6, 2017 21:55:03 GMT -5
"Flattered? Honored?" K'Ria said with a impish yet confident smirk. "Excited?"
She sits back a little to permit his gaze, letting it linger if he chose to do so.
K'Ria nods to her, "It indeed has been, the sector around Citadel is proving very curious indeed...and your work has been helpful in regards to our defensive preparations..."
"Which is my job...I expect we will of course build off of your initial work..but one should acknowledge the one who goes through any door first..in battle or in research."
She frowns a little at the last part...
"Commander who?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Sinez Kodor on Jul 6, 2017 23:10:18 GMT -5
He rubs gingerly at the nick on his neck. Giving her a mischievous look back as he sets his sandwich down on the plate. Keeping his eyes locked firmly into hers before breaking his stare with a chuckle and a sip of his juice.
"Whatever you say my little bambi... Can't wait." He playfully jabs at her side, smirk creeping up on his face.
"So curious you and your team decided to shoot at the first moving object you saw back at the citadel... right? That definitely made things interesting soon after.. You sure know how to get the blood pumping."
His face changes to one loaded with confusion as he looks at xyl.
"I don't know if she's being serious or not..." he turns back to the snaky klingon. "The one with the crazy hair and accent? The master of slang?"
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Lieutenant K'Ria
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Post by Lieutenant K'Ria on Jul 6, 2017 23:24:59 GMT -5
K'Ria chuckled some and nodded. "I knew it...i knew you would bring this up..."
"That action was ... unwise and I tried to point out such at the time..however...no guts no glory..."She then concedes.
"And now you know why we were then briefed by Allied command...and how I know her" She nods to Xyl. "and why such tactics are to be altered as we proceed.."
K'Ria's eye widen some..
"Oh! You mean the one called 'Liz'.." She nods then. "Forgive me..I usually tie the name Razzor to the Admiral...he is well known to my people..."
"This Liz...his mate...she does not act as he does..."
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Post by Lt Cmdr Sinez Kodor on Jul 6, 2017 23:38:02 GMT -5
He laughs and shifts around in his chair.
"No thank you? Oh cool.. I guess. And of course I was going to bring this up. You done goofed!"
He nods at her in understanding.
"I didn't even know she had a husband..that's very interesting. Very interesting..."
He nods towards Xyl.
"And now you know who Xylvarenn is officially."
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Lieutenant K'Ria
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Post by Lieutenant K'Ria on Jul 6, 2017 23:51:10 GMT -5
K'Ria laughs. "You do not believe I will thank you? " She grins coyly "I do not think you will wish the level of my gratitude for you be so public gheD."
She grins playfully at him with a wicked little impish glint in her predator like eyes.
"Oh yes...we ...done goofed."
"Indeed....such an unusual pairing...but now that I think of it...it is a unique pairing.."
She smiles to Xyl and nods. "Indeed...it is an honor.."
"So how are you enjoying your leave so far?" She asks them both.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Sinez Kodor on Jul 7, 2017 0:27:56 GMT -5
He laughs. "I'm not afraid of some public display.. others might be, but not me." He rubs his hands almost gleefully at a thought followed by a roguish look on his face.
"If you think about it long enough.. every pairing is unique in a way."
He sips his juice and pauses a moment.
"It's been nice, certainly lot of events to participate in. Lots of drinking... lots of massages...powerboard racing.. the usual you know?"
He points at K'ria, a hint of amusement in his voice. "And you? Did you just get here? Or have you been here for quite some time... hunting?" He smirks.
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Post by Lt Cmdr Therese Xylvarenn on Jul 7, 2017 7:49:37 GMT -5
Therese smiles meekly at the Klingon, listening to the exchange between Sinez and K'ria
"An honour to meet you to, ma'am. It has been absolutely lovely here, So many memories, and wonderful experiences. I even had time to meet my daughter"
She sighs happily, thinking of meeting her daughter who is older then her own mother
"And I am very happy that my briefing has been useful to you"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Desiree Clerie on Jul 7, 2017 8:16:08 GMT -5
Desiree listens, even if her mind is in an absolute state of irrational from the memories being to emotional to connect with logic or reason, she tries to listen and take in what is said
"No... You do not understand, we failed, Had we held out for just a little longer all evacuated would been safe... But we lost three pods that should have gotten away had we just stood for a minute longer"
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