TEST DRIVE #2 - The Holodeck/Ten Forward

[tenforward_m]

Where were you a minute ago? Well, you aren't there anymore. Instead, you're standing in a very large, dark room lined with yellow. There are doors at either end of it.

Here's where things get a little choose your own adventure-y. You could:



1: Approach a console filled with buttons, located a few feet away. Press one, and it'll let you out of the room. Travel down a long hallway and you'll be in Ten Forward, the Enterprises' entertainment lounge. Have a drink, mingle and try to figure out why you're here.

OR

2: Maybe you just muttered some vague request under your breath. Maybe you wished aloud you were somewhere else. Or for help? If you did, might be in a fire station. Muttered something about killing whoever dumped you here? Surprise - you're in a slasher movie!

Though they're confusing, these visions feel about as real as they can be. And guess what - other people can experience those fantasies with you, as if they too were really there. How ever will you escape? Or do you want to?

[OOC: Welcome to the Holodeck! If you choose this option, whatever your character chooses to say out loud will cause a virtual reality program to load and play. While your character feels as if what they're experiencing and seeing is quite real, they're purely living through the latest and best in what he Enterprise has to offer in entertainment. Make sure to detail what your character's fantasy is, so that those threading with them will know how to react.

Open til next month's test drive!]

Comments

[awol_redranger]

"Maybe I can help. Although I'm not a member of Starfleet, I do know my way around ships. To be honest, the Astro Megaship is a bit smaller than this. I'm not exactly used to all the people."

Andros knew that look. It was the same look he wore...usually all the time.And that was when there were only 6 people on his ship. Including him. All these people?

"Two heads are better than one." Andros used a phrase he picked up from his teammates. He hoped he used it right.

[empathic_pathfinder]

A smile there. "Sorry, but I've been having issues locating the Pathfinder, and that's with intricate knowledge of her subspace transponder systems."

He's not going to turn Andros away, though.

"Every time we locate the transponder, get an idea of where she's gone, we can't contact the neighboring Starbases or ships. It's like they aren't even there. Even hailing the Pathfinder on subspace proves pointless."

He's getting slightly frustrated, and understandable. The Enterprise is a magnificent ship, it's crew professional, helpful. Even Captain Picard has gone out of his way to help Terzen locate the Pathfinder... but he has friends on that ship.

"The captain seems to think that it's possible that I'm not from the same dimension as this Enterprise. That this is all an elaborate deception created by Q."

[awol_redranger]

"It's possible. I'm 95% sure that I'm not from this dimension. I could be more but someone wont give me access to star charts." Thanks so much Captain Picard. And this man wasn't going to give him access to the transponders. Trust was just running abound here. That was okay, Andros had trust issues too.

"It seems reasonable to assume that you could be from another dimension as well---but similar enough that there are overlapping characteristics. In my home universe we have pocket or sub-dimensions. It could be something like that too. Or, it might just be this Q's idea of a game. Maybe Q doesn't want you to contact your ship."

[empathic_pathfinder]

"That's what I'm hoping for. The Computer has everything on record. The Pathfinder, me... Watch."

He straightens, clearing his throat. "Computer." Acknowledging beep. "Access personnel file, T'Karr, Terzen. Basic information readout."

"T'Karr, Terzen. Lieutenant Commander, USS Pathfinder. Chief Tactical and Communications. Trill/Betazoid. Born 2340 on Trill Homeworld. Passed Starfleet Academy with--"

"Cancel." Another bleep as the computer acknowledges that. "It knows everything, but from what I've heard about Q, this could simply just be implanted to make it seem like I'm from here."

And then Terzen picks something up from the man sat opposite him. A... telepathic quality. He reaches out with his mind, carefully, trying not to be obtrusive.

You're telepathic, aren't you?

[awol_redranger]

The young man is visibly startled. The person opposite him knocking ever so politely was not Zhane. It was....odd.It had been so long since he'd felt the touch of another mind that was not the Silver Ranger. After all, his team were very much Earth based humans. They never showed any empathic, telepathic or telekinetic abilities, no matter how long they seemed to practice.

The Ranger's instinct was to close everything down, shut the other man out and bury himself so deeply inside his own mind that no one could get in. But one thing Zhane's prolonged absence had taught him was that wasn't a good response. So, Andros took a deep breath, and opened his mind. A tiny, tiny, tiny bit.

Yes...it's been a while since I've talked to anyone else. Okay, sort of a lie. But close enough.

[empathic_pathfinder]

As if sensing Andros' concerns, Terzen doesn't push. He just keeps the connection at the bare minimum, enough for contact and the slightest bit of emotional transferrance.

I'm not human. Almost in response to that thought. My Betazoid half gives me empathic abilities, as well as the potential to communicate with other telepaths. I'm sorry I startled you.

[awol_redranger]

It's alright--not your fault. Andros continued, determined to get better at this. It had been so easy before, effortless, without care. And then Zhane got blown up. Just like that. I really do need to practice, if you don't mind. I have some limited empathic abilities too.

Out loud, he continued. "I never introduced myself did I? I'm Andros." And with a slight smirk, he added. "Are the security officers following you around too? Or are you blending in?"

[empathic_pathfinder]

A smile. I don't mind at all. There are a few other telepaths on board. I would recommend seeking out Counsellor Deanna Troi.

"No, my commission is still active, and the Computer recognises me as a Starfleet Officer. I choose not to go near the command centres, because the chaos in sorting something like this out should be best left to how the crew need to deal with it."

He shifts to relax in his chair.

"Our presence, using the computer, would only detract from the captain's efforts."

[awol_redranger]

Andros was tempted to ask Terzen to give him some star charts but that wasn't a good way to start a friendship. Likewise the Ranger was pretty sure someone would notice if he started hacking into the computer.Damn, he missed DECA.

"Why take someone from one ship and put them on another one? What does that do? What's the point?" Andros tried to think. "Then again, most of the times when things like this happen there is no point other than someone got bored and decided to conquer something. Destroying this is apparently fun." Why did he feel nervous that they hadnt gotten to that stage yet?

I will remember that name, thank you.

[empathic_pathfinder]

"I don't think Q is the destructive or conquering type, but he definitely would do something like this out of boredom, if what I've heard is true."

He frowns.

"This dance is annoying to more than just you, don't worry. Captain Picard is doing his utmost to get everyone home."

[awol_redranger]

Andros wished he could ask the man to take off the uniform for a minute and tell him what he really thought. But, that was impossible, at least for Andros, just taking off his uniform didnt mean he stopped being a Space Ranger. He was certain it was the same for Terzen.

"Well we might as well make the best of it. It's actually rather enjoyable to not be shot at."

[empathic_pathfinder]

Honestly, that's what Terzen really thought. It isn't Betazoid nature to hide, or lie. The culture has a history of openness to the point of being rude. Trill are often not secretive, either.

"The Enterprise is quite the luxury. Just what you'd expect from the Federation's flagship."

[awol_redranger]

"Flagship? I had heard that you're a member of a community of different worlds." Honestly, Andros had a hard time believing that it worked. It was just so foreign from what was going on in his universe.

"We havent had anything like that work for a few planets, much less the number you seem to be talking about." Honestly, Andros was a little envious.

[empathic_pathfinder]

"Starfleet is the Federation's exploratory and peace-keeping force. The Enterprise is one of the most technologically advanced Starships to have been built."

He smiles.

"And, trust me, it took a few centuries to get to this point."

[awol_redranger]

Maybe they were doing it wrong, maybe they needed a more unified front. But that was easier said than done.

"It sounds like you've had the luxury of time on your side." It was hard to create thing when everyone around you was constantly tearing it down.

[empathic_pathfinder]

"Perhaps." He can feel the emotions coming from the other man, even if his expression doesn't betray them.

"I'm not human, I don't know the hardships humanity had to endure in order to become a member of the Federation, or to even found it, as they did."

He shifts, leaning forward slightly.

"And I'm not at liberty to impart with too much information. I am bound by the Prime Directive. Do not interfere with the natural progression of other species."