Trying to get some lunch"
By: Miranda, Lounge Manager, [RNPC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58209.06 1245

Miranda's was quiet as Teilani entered it just a little before 13.30hrs. It had been a while since she had been there and judging from the decor, Miranda had been doing some re-decorating.

"Hello Miranda, I love what you have done to the place." Teilani said looking around.

Instead of the walls being a dullish grey they were now a soft purple, various paintings decorated the walls. Teilani could make out some famous artists from Vulcan and Bajor.

In a far corner, highlighted, stood a magnificent wooden carving.

Teilani pointed at it. "That is absolutely stunning? Who made it?"

"Good afternoon Doctor," replied Miranda, a smile crossing her lips. "It's good to change things around every once in a while." She eyes Dane for a moment and then pulled a bottle off the top shelf of the bar. "The carving is from a young engineer named Witmore." She poored the contents of the bottle into a tall glass and quickly capped the bottle again. "Try this one," she said sliding the drink over to the doctor.

After a few moments the clear liquid turned a cloudy red colour. "This is one of my favourite drinks," said Miranda.

Teilani eyed the drink for a second. "Is it new?"

Miranda smiled. "It's not all that new, but you were the first person on the Zion who has tried one."

She slowly took a sip.. "Hmmm strawberries, with a hint of.. mint.. Teilani smacked her lips. "I love strawberries...."

Miranda smiled again but did not say anything.

"So how are things in the lounge nowadays." Lani asked turning around the glass in which the liquid had changed to a bright yellow."

"It's been pretty busy," she replied. Miranda watched as the color in Dane's glass changed.

"That color looks interesting." Miranda pointed to her glass.

"Hey it changed color." Teilani chuckled... "This is a fun drink...taking a sip again. Hmmmm pineapple. Did you know my favorite colour is yellow?"

"I wasn't aware of that," said Miranda. "Are you eating alone tonight?"

She shook her head. "No I am waiting for Commander Wright."

As if on cue Wright walked into the lounge and made his way over to the bar, where the doctor sat talking to Miranda. "Hello," he said with a smile."

"Hello Commander," replied Miranda, turning around and ordering something from a nearby replicator.

"Hello Sir, " Lani said as she stood up. "Shall we remain here or take a table?"

Wright looked around the lounge, there were plenty of tables to choose from, "Let's find a table." The crossed the room and found a table that offered a great view of space outside.

After they had sat down Wright watched as Teilani's drink changed color. "That's a very interesting drink."

"Fascinating isn't it? Have you ever tried it?" Teilani asked as she took a sip from the now purplish colour.

Wright shook his head as a waitress brought his a steaming mug of coffee. Miranda always seemed to know just what he wanted to drink. "I can't say that I have."

Then her faces scrunched... "Some colors are divine but others place an attack on your tastbuds."

Wright chuckled, "I'll stick with coffee."

"Are you concerned Sir," Lani asked.

"About what?"

"For us getting to the Sol system?"

"I'm not as worried about getting there as I am about getting the job done and bringing everyone back home again. It is a pretty dangerous mission, but if it will end this war we have to try it."

She nodded. "That is true, however, I think the war is getting to an end. Most people are tired from it. It cost too much resources and lives of course.

"Let's just hope that things get better rather than worse," said Wright. He did not want to think about what life would be like if the Federation were to win the war.

"It will, I am sure of it." Teilani said.

"So, how have things been in sickbay Doctor?"

“Not bad actually, the occasional bumps and bruises. Nothing spectacular to be honest.” Teilani smiled. “It gave me time to educate Ms Goldman.”

"Ah, yes," said Wright taking a drink of his coffee, "How is Jelly doing?"

“The knowledge is there, I just have to find a way to get it out of her. She is willing to learn though.”

"That is always a good thing," said Wright.

“Of course we all make mistakes, but isn’t that a way for us to learn from it and then make sure we won’t make the same mistake again?”

"I think she needs to build up her confidence level a little," said Wright.

“How about you Sir, I must think that life on the bridge must be pretty boring sometimes.”

"It's actually been pretty interesting. We have been testing a new prototype for the Pegasus class attack ship."

" Ah so that was all the secrecy about.. Who is going to fly it?"

"A couple of marine pilots. Real hot shots." Wright flashed Dane a smile.

"Why not yourself? I mean don't you want to have your own ship one of those days?"

"I'm a former doctor not a test pilot," said Wright still smiling. "These guys are pretty good pilots though so I am sure the project is in good hands."

Teilani shrugged. "Perhaps you are right, although a new challenge can be exhilarating."

Suddenly Teilani’s combadge chirped. =/]= Doctor can you please report to sickbay?

On my way.” Teilani replied. “Well it seems that will never have a chance to sit down and eat quietly. If you will excuse me.?

Wright nodded.

“Perhaps next time we can finish our talk.” Lani said placing her napkin on the table and walked away.