TEST DRIVE #1 - Ten Forward

[tenforward_m]

You know how you were standing there, back in your home world, just minding your own business?

Time to forget all about that.

Instead of doing whatever the heck you were just doing, you're standing in the middle of this very stylish, sedate barroom. Happily, you're not alone there - in fact you're surrounded by people who seem to be as confused as you are...and some of them look a little, well unusual

Now would be a great time to do....well, something. Ask some questions of the person nearest you, throw a fit, stage a coup....maybe do a little exploring? No matter what you do, you're going to be here for a very long time.

For others might call it the USS Enterprise, but for the foreseeable future, you'll be calling it home.

[OOC: this test drive's open until the next app period.]

Comments

Yay! Now if we could get the rest of the crew that would be awesome!

[shut_up_dammit]

Leonard sighed. Okay. They would have to try and see if they could fnd the rest of their crew the old fashioned way.

"Is the layout of this Enterprise the same, or do we have to learn a new damn map over again?"

There's a genderbent Kirk around, you should tag her! She's good.

[i_candozat]

"It does seem to be close to ze same," he replies. "Vhich is...encouraging."

[punch_it]

"Small favors."

...That explained so much. She hadn't had the opportunity to meet Sulu or Chekov's doubles. They had stayed on their own ship. Didn't mean she hadn't regretted that lost opportunity. Just meant this meeting was all the happier for it.

Jane chuckles and extends her hand to him. "Captain Kirk, Jane T."

What is it with the Enterprise and Power Rangers?

[awol_redranger]

One minute Andros was dodging reporters(going to the Angel Grove Mall was really not a good idea.Next time, they should go to the mall in a city where no one wants their autographs), and the next? Well, Andros was now sitting at a bar. Good thing, he could probably use a drink. But, at least no one was screaming at him, trusting paper at him, trying to get his attention or had so many camera flashes go off that it was eventually bound to trigger a seizure.

So, Andros looked around, and when it became apparent no one was trying to kill him, he blended in and ordered a drink.

[usescontractions]

"The year..." That causes her to pause, her brow furrowed slightly. It's still rather difficult for her to process all of the information her father bestowed on her, so it takes her a few seconds to continue.

"The current Stardate is 43657.24. The current year, by Earth standard, is 2366."

[not_annika]

She clenches her teeth as she absorbs this and the undoubted steps that she needs to take in order to preserve the timelines.

"I am... Annika," the name doesn't sit well with her. She's Seven of Nine. Only her aunt ever calls her Annika. With her permission, anyway. "What is your name?"

[usescontractions]

Lal's head tilts just slightly, as she notices the subtle changes in Seven's face. There is so much she's observed that even humans don't always notice about themselves. Not that she's close to understanding what most of it means yet. Though, she's seen something close to this expression before. Was it discomfort? A need for space? She's not sure it's exactly the same.

"It's good to meet you, Annika. I am Lal." Another pause, as if she's determining how best to proceed. "Is something wrong?"

[abyssum_invocat]

"I don't go outside very much," she says, mildly concerned. "Not much at all."

[not_annika]

"Greetings, Lal," she nods in greeting. "I am uncertain as to how I have arrived at this locatoin."

[usescontractions]

In this case, Lal is probably one of the most useless people in the room. She has no idea what's been happening.

"Is your memory... damaged?"

[and_she_waited]

"Right, and you thought you'd give lying down a go then?" she questions. "Because you don't look like you'll be on your feet much longer. Here..."

She gets up, pulling out an empty chair.

"My husband's a nurse, so you can trust me. Sit down, I'll have someone fetch us a tea."

[i_candozat]

"...Kirk," he repeats. The Kirk he knows is, well...a he. It's a leap for Pavel, albeit not much of one, because if it's indeed a Kirk thing it's going to be family, not just him.

He hopes.

[not_annika]

"I could not know with the information I currently have," she pointed out. "Apart from the discrepancy in my location, I have no reason to believe I have been injured."

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

Intriguing.

"And we are eager to return you all to your homes unharmed, I assure you," he says. "In the meantime, won't you please join me?"

He gestures to an empty seat.

"The Enterprise is happy to provide safe passage for all aboard her for as long as that may be." He still has to work out the finer details of that timetable, unfortunately. "Tell me, do you come from a point in humanity's future? You speak as though that may be the case."

[ancientstalker]

"Of course."

And Orlin is going to take the indicated seat.

"I have no doubt that you want us out of the way as soon as possible. I can't imagine having this many people is condusive to an ideal environment for a ship." He comments, smiling slightly. "And, no. From your perspective, I'm probably from your past."

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

"I beg your pardon?" One would think Captain Picard accustomed to rudeness at this stage in his carrier, but one would be mistaken. He briefly appraises the woman at his elbow, and smiles tightly. Diplomatically. "Ah, yes. You will have to take that up with Guinan, but I am sure she will be happy to help you."

He nods to the woman behind the bar, who returns the gesture. He is quite aware of the alcohol she stores in addition to the ship's supply of synthehol, but he likes to pretend otherwise.

[punch_it]

"Great." She'd honestly take the synthenol if that was all they had. Anything that could take the edge off would be fantastic. Luckily, she doesn't even have to ask before a glass is set in front of her. She knocks it back without question.

Which, wow, maybe that had been a bad idea. She coughs into her sleeve, eyes watering.

"This is your ship, isn't it?"

He'd fit the bill. Only person acting calm amidst total calamity. Plus. You know. She's got eyes. And they work pretty well. And even though the style and color was different. She can count.

[punch_it]

"Kirk," Jane agrees easily enough. It's a kind of recognition. But not the type she was hoping for. Different timeline maybe? Or too early in the one where their paths would cross.

"And you've got no idea who I am, do you?"

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

He smiles in return, and bows his head slightly. Perhaps he feels caught out by the stranger's observations.

"It is not conducive to many things, but we have managed under much worse conditions before," he says. "I only mean to allay any concerns our visitors might have with our intentions. It is equally strange for all of us, I'm sure."

He motions for Guinan, in case this man would care for a drink.

[ancientstalker]

"I'm sure your intentions are perfectly noble." He pauses. "I am to assume that you're in a position of authority on this vessel?"

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

He arches an eyebrow.

"It is," he says, rising to his feet to properly introduce himself. "Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and this ship is the USS Enterprise."

He offers her his hand in greeting.

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

"I am, in fact, the ship's captain," he nods. "Do forgive me for not introducing myself. Captain Jean-Luc Picard, of the USS Enterprise."

He offers his hand in greeting.

[ancientstalker]

"Ah. My honour, Captain." He reaches forward to take Picard's hand. "Orlin of Velona."

Because it wouldn't do to show his Ascended status just yet.

[rivera62truck]

He laughs.

"Noodle arms, huh? Nah, I think you could take down just about anyone if you set your mind to it. You look scrappy," he smirks. "I already feel better just knowing you're around."

He takes a sip of his beer. "So this whole 'alien' thing is new to you too, huh?"

[punch_it]

"Interesting remodel." Still not her Enterprise. This place looks like a freaking cruise ship for diplomats.

She takes his hand and shakes it once. "Jane Kirk."

And if the uniform doesn't give her away as Starfleet, she adds, "What's the current stardate?"