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

[awol_redranger]

Andros knew he should stop acting like a child. The least he could do was give this other man the respect he deserved. So, the red ranger took a deep breath, shoved all this frustration deep inside and started again.

" Let me know if I can assist in any way. You might be surprised by how I can help. But, you are right--you know the terrain, all the different variables, including who is behind this. And I am down more than my entire team here. I'm alone, and just because I am capable of working alone does not make it right decision. But, you spoke of your Federation."

Again, it was completely baffling to Andros that people just....listened to the treaties.

"That actually works? You stay out of their territory and they stay out of yours?" There was a little bit of disbelief and admiration in his voice. The concepts were so unfamiliar to him. "Where I'm from, treaties don't mean too much. Planets are meant to be conquered because sometimes people have nothing better to do. That's where I usually come in."

[tea_earlgrey_hot]

He is acting more like an adult than some Picard has regular dealings with. His words, in fact, are quite mature for his young age. It impresses Picard even more.

"It serves us well, for the most part," he says. "There is a neutral zone between the Federation and our staunchest opposers; though so named, matters can get rather heated should either party cross into it. We solve our differences by peaceful means if at all possible, but we are prepared to protect ourselves when necessary."

He leans back, pursing his lips in thought. "I would quite like to hear more about what it is you do as the 'Red Ranger'. I appreciate you have stock in this matter, and would not deny you the opportunity to see to Q if that's what you truly wanted; however, I must warn you he's not one to be trifled with."