Clambake: Arriving

Posted on Thu Apr 12th, 2018 @ 9:56pm by Captain Rueben Gregnol & Reessem Nubohn KIA (*) & Lieutenant Selina Fenruse (*) & Jasper Offermans & Caden Isaacks

Mission: Mission 6 - Azzia
Location: Bluff overlooking the beach near lake lake Do'govi
Timeline: MD 03 1830
1335 words - 2.7 OF Standard Post Measure

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The coals were glowing red hot in the waning light of day, smells of spices, cooked meat and seafood filled the air on the bluff overlooking the bay. Deacon was finish up helping Yad and two of his friend’s wives erect the portable Ga'falin. It’s seven arches touching the central pillar. They had just finished stretching the canopy an stringing the lights. The Rigellian left them as they were setting up the chairs and lounges for after the meal. Grabbing a beer out of the bucket of ice, he took a long satisfying drink an surveyed preparations for the ‘simple meal’ Yad’s family promise the crew of the ‘Rose’ after tasting Chef Di Julio’s barbeque.

“Are you sure they will come, Deek-baba?” Mina asked as she fretted over the food.

“They have been invited,” Deacon assured her, “as to whether or not they will come... they are on leave on a planet full of free beer.”

Jasper came walking up with his nose slightly elevated as he took in the aromas, "something smells great," he said as he glanced around at the group. He nodded at Deacon and tilted his head, "anything I can do to help or do you have it all taken care of?"

"You can sample some of these finely crafted beverages," Deacon said pointing out all the half-barrels on the ground, "I don't think we've officially met yet," He said extending his hand holding a beers, "Deacon Kane, worked a deal with your boss for passage out of paradise." Looking over he couldn't help but notice a couple of younger members of the Nadi clan checking the ops officer out, "Now the ladies over there look overly taxed setting up the volleyball net, shall I introduce you?"

"Am I late?" A soft voice asked and Selina Fenruse stood there wearing a long maxi dress and looking lovely as a pregnant woman could who was obviously too hot. She had been invited along after they had fixed and talked in Engineering.

"Not at all," Jasper said with a grin, "you plan on checking out the beer?" He tilted his head furrowed his brow, "is that wise, I mean with the baby and all?"

"There aren't just beers there and there are non-alcoholic beers." They didn't know what snythale was on this planet for she had found that as soon as they saw her bump she was normally looked after better than normal guests. Selina wasn't risking her baby for anything, it was the only bit of her old life that she had.

"There's a ton of non-alcoholic drinks around here Chief." Deacon assured her.

"Thank you Deacon," Selina sat down next to him with a grin.

"Deek-Baba, What are you doing offering such a wonderfully pregnant woman such as this a beer?" A tall Azzarian yelled as he approached carrying a tray of drinks, "Please, lovely lady take one of these." He said with a genuine smile, "My wives have told me they are all very good, for someone in such a matronly way."

"Selina, Jasper may I introduce you to our apparent waiter, Yad Nadi," Deacon nodded to the man, "Our host and the patriarch of Nadi clan. And you should really try the mint tea lemonade, Chief, you'll love it."

"In my humble opinion," Yad said, "Which my wives were so kind enough to give me, the herbal iced tea is far superior to the lemonade, for someone in your condition." Then looking at Deacon with a mischievous grin added, "This can not be the one you told us of Baba, while her beauty truly rivals our suns, you said nothing about her being so blond."

"Oh it isn't me," Selina assured with a huge grin as she took in the blush that had suddenly hit the man. "But merry meet Yad." Selina said softly nodding her head in greeting as she took one of the glasses seeing more people approaching.

Jasper chuckled, "Yad, it is nice to meet you." he glanced at the pregnant woman and then back at Deacon, "I think I'll try some of that beer you mentioned."

Wearing tan shorts and a bright blue Hawaiian shirt, complemented with sandals, Lhaes arrived at the 'party'. He had found someone to watch the kids and was actually looking forward to having some time to himself. "Whatever is cooking, it smells delicious," he commented as he approached the nearby group of people.

"Hey Doc," Deacon said with a genuine smile, "It's good to see you were able to make it back. Yad found something special for you." Digging in one of the barrels he came back with a litre bottle of blue liquid. "One of the local brewers claims it's supposed to taste like 'Romulan Wine'?" the Rigellian shrugged handing Lhaes the bottle, "All the kick of ale but none of the harshness. He wanted to know what you thought."

Coming in silently and finding himself a seat before the party truly kicked off was not difficult for the already quiet Caden. It would be the observing and socializing that would become the challenge, but he loved a challenge, especially when he wasn't trying to be a doctor. Nursing one of the various concoctions in his hand, he gestured to the food that had been created. "When they said clambake, I thought there'd only be clams. Guess the chef's outdone himself."

"Nadi clan aims to please their stranger." Deacon said to the man who seemed to materialize in his seat, "Don't think we've met yet."

Hal was dressed in sandals, a blue t-shirt and black shorts, his Ishimura insignia hanging around his neck. Lounging by the beach he heard voices and decided to investigate. The closer he got, the more smells he was exposed too. Like a scene from an old cartoon, he followed them, in anticipation of whatever food was there. He walked up, excited to just hang out with anyone really.

"Oh my Cute and Fluffy Lord, What is this?" Deacon asked looking at the youngin' that just showed up to the party, "Sorry son, this is the adult table, the kiddie table's over there next to the lemonade."

"I think our little group from the Ishimura are all going to raise some eyebrows when they figure out how old we are," Jasper said with a chuckled, "let's raid the kegs a bit." He stood up and started towards the row of Kegs and drew in a breath, "we should have t-shirts made that say something like I look really good for my age."

"Or you should be keeping it very quiet," Selina advised as she saw a familiar young woman walking toward them looking confused and worried all at the same time. The Engineer was a lot wiser than people gave her credit for but it seemed a bad idea to broadcast what had happened. "There she is Monk," Selina called pointing out Reessem.

Reessem sat down with Lhaes and smiled softly. "I didn't think this was your scene at all." She murmured trying very hard to ignore Deacon stood watching her.

After a few minutes, Reessem saw the Captain join the group wearing shorts and a white tee. "Wow... ever seen him in something other than black?"

Following her gaze, the Romulan shook his head. "No, but then I do think black trousers would be too warm in this climate."

Reuben looked at everyone staring at him and frowned as he played with the wedding band on his right hand. "What is wrong with you all?" He wondered softly.

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Selina Fenruse
Engineer
SS Mary Rose
(PNPC Gregnol)

Reuben Gregnol
Captain
SS Mary Rose

Reessem Nubohn
Secretary
SS Mary Rose
(PNPC Gregnol)

Deacon Kane
Engineering Contractor
D & T Resupply

Jasper Offerman
Opperations
SS Mary Rose

Lhaes Sommers
Senior Medic
SS Mary Rose

Hal Detan
Brig Officer
SS Mary Rose

Caden Issacks
Field Medic
SS Mary Rose