Shore Leave: The Bar

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May 20, 2019 6:47 pm
"She keeps trying to get me to that replicator," Cass says. "She's awfully free with Zephyr's hospitality, isn't she?"
May 20, 2019 6:49 pm
"I'm known to be very generous", Vega responds in a dry tone of voice
May 20, 2019 7:06 pm
I am never getting to bed

I'm sorry, but is everything ok? Did I hear you say your friend is dead? Do you need medical help?
May 20, 2019 7:16 pm
"Attractive women?" parrots Alex, and touches a hand lightly to her chest, affecting a shy smile. "What a dear you are! She's sweet, Commander."

She sits in a comfortable chair next to Vega, turning to look at her with her elbow propped on the chair arm and her chin cupped in her hand. "Thank you for the offer of a snack, but... I'm afraid I just couldn't eat anything right now. You're a friend of Zephyr's? I'm sad to say I haven't known him long enough to have heard of you, but I'm sure that's just an oversight on his part. How he could've forgotten to mention such a delightful acquaintance, I have no idea." She rolls her eyes dramatically. "Men, right?"

Her entire expression is one of rapt attention as she chats up Vega, but she's also looking the woman over, gleaning what information she can.
OOC:
Again rolling expert feelings, hoping to see if I notice anything about her manner, appearance or otherwise that might give a clue as to who she is.

Edit below after LF answer.
Before Vega can respond, Alex's eyes light up, and she covers her mouth with her hand in a show of surprise. "Wait..." She waves the hand covering her mouth at Vega and gives her a sly sidelong look. "You're related to him, aren't you? You've got that same saucy look in your eyes that he does!" She taps her lips with one finger. "I'm guessing... cousin?"
Last edited May 20, 2019 7:23 pm

Rolls

Expert feelings - (1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (1) = 1

1d6 : (2) = 2

May 20, 2019 7:59 pm
Alex, Cass

"You must be the smart one of your little duo", Vega says with a sarcastic voice. "Zeph is my adorable little brother. And now that that mystery is solved, you can go to bed."
Before you can respond, you all notice some movement outside the window as a group of security guards arrives on the street in front of the cottage.
May 20, 2019 7:59 pm
By a tree.

Moira does a double take when the slight woman steps over.

Heh, ah, no, he's just drunk. Oi, yer that Alira lass, yes?
May 20, 2019 8:10 pm
...wha?

WHERE THE HELL ARE WE? Zephyr yells. He puts his palm over his head and moans dramatically like a child with a fever, but he seems oblivious to the headphones blasting music.

The pain in Zephyr's head is excruciating. He looks down at his feet. WHERE ARE MY BOOTS? He yells as he pulls himself up with both hands on the palm tree.
May 20, 2019 8:12 pm
bowlofspinach says:
Alex, Cass

"You must be the smart one of your little duo", Vega says with a sarcastic voice. "Zeph is my adorable little brother. And now that that mystery is solved, you can go to bed."
Before you can respond, you all notice some movement outside the window as a group of security guards arrives on the street in front of the cottage.
"Just sit tight and take it easy, Vega," Cass says in a calm voice. She readies to respond to any attempt at flight or fight.
May 20, 2019 8:53 pm
kona says:
...wha?

WHERE THE HELL ARE WE? Zephyr yells. He puts his palm over his head and moans dramatically like a child with a fever, but he seems oblivious to the headphones blasting music.

The pain in Zephyr's head is excruciating. He looks down at his feet. WHERE ARE MY BOOTS? He yells as he pulls himself up with both hands on the palm tree.
Zeph! We’re at - she pops the earbuds off. The faint victorious sound of a bagpipe’s wail can still be heard. Zeph! We’re outside. Yer wasted. Ah’m hungover. This is Alira. How do yeh feel? She smirks, then sees his feet.

Huh. Ah felt like ah was missin’ something.
May 20, 2019 10:08 pm
Yes. I am Alira. Do you need an extra shoulder to get your friend home? I am stronger than I look.
May 21, 2019 1:45 am
Zephyr looks around confused for a second after the earbuds pop out. He grins at Moira and Alira sheepishly.

Yeah, let's head back.
May 21, 2019 1:55 am
Alira gets her shoulder under Zephyrs arm pit and stands him up.

Lead the way Moira, I got him.
May 21, 2019 4:27 am
Moira, Alira, Zephyr

Moira and Alira both support Zephyr as they walk back towards their cottages. The streets are empty, except for one small group that is standing at a corner already very close to your destination and hectically whispering amongst each other. They initially don't pay much attention to your group but once you get closer to pass them they turn to look at you and greet you with a nod before resuming their conversation.

Cass, Alex

Vega repositions herself again. While she is still trying to make it look like she is relaxed and calm, her new posture will allow her to jump up from the couch quickly and without delay if she wants to.
"You actually called security on me? And I though Zeph would be the biggest fool on your ship"
The security team slowly moves in towards the cottage, two heading towards the front door, one to the window to the street and the last towards the back door.
Before they get into positions, Vega jumps up from the couch and attempts to run towards the door that leads to the back exit.
May 21, 2019 4:57 am
Cass is expecting Vega to bolt, so she jumps at pretty much the same time. "Back door!" she shouts for the benefit of the security officers and seeks to intercept her, tackling her if necessary.

Rolls

Feelings, prepared - (2d6)

(61) = 7

May 21, 2019 5:03 am
Vega tries to move past Cass and, unwilling to let her go, Cass tackles her. Catching her is easier than she expected and, underestimating how light Vega actually is, she falls to the ground with Cass when she is tackled, giving Cass a good grip on her that she should not be able to escape from easily.
One security guard reaches the window and sees the situation inside from there. He yells something to his partners and a second later, you hear a shout at the door. "Resort Security. We have been informed of a break in at this cottage. We are coming in. If you are holding any weapons, please drop them to the ground now or we will be forced to stun you."
May 21, 2019 5:10 am
"We have no weapons. I have the intruder in custody on the floor. No stunning should be necessary."
May 21, 2019 5:20 am
Vega does not resist your grip on her. Cass, you are on the floor, almost face to face with her. She grins at you and then, as soon as you finish your sentence, she out of nowhere begins hyperventilating and her eyes tear up. Exactly when the two security guards enter the room, she sobs "Help"
May 21, 2019 5:28 am
Alex rolls her eyes. "Clever act."

She stands up and approaches the security guards. "Good evening, officers. I'm Lt. Commander Alexandra Lloyd, and I called in the situation. Ms. Vega here," she says, indicating the woman Cass has tackled to the floor, "was just trying to leave before you could speak with her. Commander Cassano very effectively stopped her retreat. Now that you're here, hopefully you can take over."
OOC:
Rolling expert feelings to be extra convincing.

Rolls

Expert feelings - (1d6, 1d6)

1d6 : (3) = 3

1d6 : (1) = 1

May 21, 2019 5:33 am
The guards look a bit confused and uncertain on what to do. They look at the one at the window who shrugs in response.
Finally after a few seconds, the security officer with the phaser, which is still in its holster, says calmly: "Okay, everyone just get up slowly, show me that you're not armed. We'll talk this over and find out what's wrong. Does anyone have a problem with that?"
May 21, 2019 5:42 am
"No problem here," Cass says. Slowly, she releases her grip on Vega, raises her hands to show they are empty, and gets to her feet. "Lt. Commander Lloyd and I were going to our cottages when we noticed a light on in our shipmate's cottage. The lock had been tampered with. I came inside to check things out and found this woman here. She says she's my crewman's sister."
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