From alexisjohan@hotmail.com Sun Jun 28 23:55:18 1998 Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 11:23:13 -0600 From: M Palumbo To: Dante Expeditionary Force List Serve Subject: [DANTEXF] USS YORKTOWN Conversations and Arrivals DANTE Expeditionary Force Official E-mail BEGIN TRANSMISSION Stardate 100623.1330 FMD 6.1700 Main Lounge Alexis entered the main lounge,and was soon surrounded by the YORKTOWN other crew members. Being new to the game, or at least to the ship, the Operation officer took in his surroundings. He quickly choose a seat at the bar and ordered himself up a drink. "You're new here" the barkeeper asked. "What was your first clue," Johan said with a smile. The older Bolian behind the bar extended his hand to greet the Betazoid hybrid, "The names Jordan, Ro Jordan." Alexis politely return his greeting and introduction. "Lt. Alexis Johan, 2nd Officer and head of Operations." "Very nice to meet you, so why in the hell did Starfleet bring you all the way out here?" Ro inquired. Alexis was a little taken aback by the Bolians use of Terran slang, and arch his Vulcan eyebrows as he pondered the bartender question. "Mmmm.... Thats not a question that I can just answer off the top of my head," and Johan sense that Ro seemed disappointed that he wasn't going to answer his question. Not to disappoint Mr. Jordan, Alexis continued. "Starfleet always has its reason for choosing particular officers for assignments, but in all honest, I requested a transfer to the Indigo Fleet." "You requested to come out here, to war zone. You're either a lot braver then you look boy or you're down right crazy!" Being mostly Betazoid, Alexis was able to sense the humor behind Ro's words, and had to laugh. "Neither! At the time my transfer was taking place, the Dalriada were nothing more then traders in this sectors, I actually saw no harm, in coming out this. When CDOR Mirtox....." "What a great man..." Ro interrupted with a sigh. Alexis continued. "contacted me on the REGENT and sent me reports about the pending war, I heavily reconsider my request." "But you're here, boy, what made you come?" "After some long talk with my former Captain, Christof Fife, who informed that this experience was great way to advance my career in Starfleet..." "Provided that you don't get yourself killed..." "Right," Alexis couldn't believe the older man rudeness, but continued on with his story, nonetheless. "but in any case that's a chance I am willing to take. One of the other reason, for my departure from the Silver Fleet, was due to my over-protective Mother." "Mother, a word that spells love." Who was this guy. Alexis suddenly picture himself seated in the theater in some large unnamed city in North America on Terran, during the 20th century, where comedians were brought together to help raise money for the homeless and other that were less then fortunate. Here he was a part of some routine, and felt like as though he was being made the fool. Alexis gave a distinct pause before he continued, hoping the Bolian would observe the fact that he didn't like constantly interrupted. But before that could happen, the doors to the lounge hissed open to reveal the YORK's navigational officer. Makina rushed over. "Lt. Johan, sir." Jalta halted, gave a salute, and stood at attention. *The man certainly tries to make a good impression* Alexis thought to himself. "At ease, Ensign. What can I do for you." "Well, sir a D-warp shuttle has just arrived for DS-230. The transmission we received from the occupant is that it's the a/OPS you had requested." Makina barked out. "What the ETA of the shuttle?" Alexis question the young Bajoran officer. "It should be docking as we speak, in shuttle bay 2." "Well, what are we waiting around here for, let's go!!!" Alexis instructed. FMD 6.1730 Shuttle Bay 2 They rounded the corners of the corridors, and into the turbo-lift that would take them both to Shuttle Bay 2. Upon entering the Bay, the two spotted the D-warp shuttle and proceed toward it. The shuttle itself looked like it had taken a beating and Alexis made a mental note that he would inform Retal that the craft needed maintenance. As Makina and Alexis approached, the shuttle's door hissed open. The passenger inside, was wearing a standard flight suit, helmet and carrying several packs by it's side. "Well, don't just stand there, give me a hand with these." the a/OPS said as the two were spotted. Jalta and Johan immediatley helped with the cargo and the figure began to remove its helmet. Makina could hardly believe his eye, as a wave a long red hair cascaded to the shoulder of the a/OPS as the helmet was removed. A young Bajoran woman stood there, long red hair, emerald green eye, with a tall slender build. Alexis watched the NAV officer as his jaw nearly dropped to the floor and his eyes were strained to stay in their sockets. "Lt(jg) Ares Shantel reporting for duty!" the new a/OPS said smiling to revealing a beautiful set of teeth. "At ease, Lt." Johan instructed, "And that goes for you too, ensign." Makina immediately straighted up and pulled down the front of his red and black tunic. " Welcome aboard, it been such a long time." "Not since our days in the academy. You look good, Starfleet has a good effect on you." "You don't look bad yourself." Alexis said with a slight blush. In their academy day the two shared a brief romance, and as one watched you could still see the attraction the two held for one another. Makina stood their rather perplexed, with a pile a drool still collecting at his feet. "Shantel, this is our navigation officer, Ensign Makina Jalta." Johan introduced and Lt(jg) Ares extended her hand to the ensign who graciously accepted. "It's very nice to see... I mean meet you." Makina said with a slight glazed expression. "Well now that the formalities out of the way, let get you to your quarters and let you get settled." Alexis offered and started move toward the shuttle bay door followed closely by the others. "Sounds like a novel idea." Shantel said with a smile and she locked her arms into the two other officers', who insisted on carrying her belongings. "I'm so glad you requested me for this assignment, after the destruction of the LEXINGTON, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. Brooks had me running around like a chicken with my head cut off, and finding assignments in the fleet can sometimes be a bare of a task." "I know what you mean!" Johan commented. "So I hear Johg was assigned on this vessel, I'll have to make a point of dropping in on him for a visit." The three continued on their way to Ares Shantel's quarters, where she would soon make herself at home. <> 6.1700 Alexis visits the Main Lounge Mark 6.1730 Lt(jg) Ares Shantel reports for duty Mark J'myle, I hope I didn't make Makina seem to foolish, Hope I play him Okay!!!! Respectfully Submitted, Mark Palumbo Lt. Alexis Johan OPS, USS YORKTOWN, DANTEXF ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com This message sent by an official member of the Dante Expeditionary Force Are you also posting your messages to the newsgroup?!!! END TRANSMISSION