Artemis-cellaneous: Memorable whatevers from The Borderlands

[+ Vitor S. Silveira]

12 hours ago, Gila Sadar said:

THE JOVEIRA SHIP HAS LEFT DRYDOCK! REPEAT, JOVEIRA HAS LEFT DRYDOCK 🥳

(Except, now we're going to be going through the most interesting period - the one where they struggle with the whole 'I dated you in an alternate universe, and that's awkward'-phase 🤣 I CANNOT wait. If anyone on this boat is gonna knock that kind of storyline out of the park, it's @Jovenan and @Vitor S. Silveira!)

 

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Silveira: I… I couldn't stay away in this important moment for you. I hope you don't mind but… I am so proud of you. ::His smile widening as his eyes sparkled.:: Congratulations Commander. 

She could sense the awkwardness he was going through to say that to her. He had a smile on his face, not a smirk nor a mischievous grin either, but one that spoke to her of satisfaction, or perhaps pride. Unconsciously, her own lips turned into a smile as well, while a blush was rising to her cheeks.

Jovenan: You don’t have to call me that, Vitor. And… thank you. It means a lot to me.

Managing to hold her tongue, she realised she had almost said “you mean a lot to me”. It wouldn’t have been wrong, but she knew it would not have been right either. At the same time, she had almost blurted it out and couldn’t bring herself to say it.

Silveira: I… I don't know what to say… Perhaps… Maybe I better… I have to congratulate Sada as well…

Jovenan: Vitor, wait!

She surprised even herself by saying that. Her heart was racing again, and her brain was foggy as it struggled to find something clever to say instead of just fleeing the scene.

Silveira: Response

Jovenan: I, uh, I’m sorry. For what happened between us. I didn’t… You, um… I mean, I don’t want this to continue like this. I just… I care about you, and I don’t want to keep avoiding you. I want to be your friend again.

Ye Gods! Gila's speech pattern is contagious!😨

(In all seriousness, anyone else enjoying the awkward courting phase as much as I am!? 🍿)

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Adea: Did I see an exuberant display of joy at Gnai’s promotion from you then?

Salkath's cheeks likely changed from their normal light olive complexion to something a bit more emerald.

Salkath: Well... see, the ensign - lieutenant - and I have not had the time to ensure the auditory receptors on its new suit have been properly attenuated. It would hardly do for Gnai to think it was receiving a muted reception to its promotion.

 

Suave. Nobody would even know that was entirely made up. Salkath should totally take up a hobby as a thespian.

🤣🤣 @Salkath is a master at that internal Vulcan delivery!

[+ Gila Sadar]

Also, oh god, I didn't even see that title 🤣

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Silveira: WAY TO GO SADA. WE HAVE THE SAME RANK NOW.

Well. Maybe it didn’t join in with everyone’s celebration for her promotion. Whoever that was, as Gnai had only briefly encountered him so far, seemed a little drunk. As far as Gnai assumed. Maybe he was just like that all the time.

@Gnai throwing shade 🤣 @Vitor S. Silveira, I think that sounds like a challenge!

[+ Vitor S. Silveira]

1 hour ago, Gila Sadar said:

@Gnai throwing shade 🤣 @Vitor S. Silveira, I think that sounds like a challenge!

Just wait until they meet

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Savel had learned this was sometimes referred to as a "pep talk" by Humans. He still had yet to figure out what "pep" was, and why talking about it actually helped with anything. Considering his own knowledge, however limited, about the doctor's apparent aversion to using weapons, he felt now was a good time for him to try to increase her pep. Or whatever these talks did for people.

I mean, can we just change the title of this thread to 'Gnai and Gila gush over Vulcans'? 🤣 @Savel has done it again 👏

[+ Gila Sadar]

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MacKenzie: Jovenan. Gila. Welcome to my family’s home.

Talos turned to greet them, noting a distinctly Gila Sadar wave of discomfort as the Captain addressed her. It was something he– and any other empaths in her vicinity– had to get used to.

Now, see here, @Talos Dakora, if you jerks didn't INSIST on using her first name, the discomfort level would be FAR lower! 😤

[+ Salkath]

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Silveira: Damn, I don’t have a drink to propose a toast. We have to think of something else.

He was contemplating another drink? Hadn’t he already yelled at the top of his lungs in congratulations to Lt. Sadar? Was he not drunk enough yet??

Shots fired by @Gnai towards a superior officer! His reputation precedes him! 😆

[Gnai]

I love @Salkath so much. Vulcans are amazing.

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If ever there was a book written on Vulcan nonverbal communication, chapters 3 through 47 would be dedicated to the eyebrow. Twitch it just so, it means thus, tweak it a millimeter or so that way, it meant the opposite. This particular brow-based expression of Salkath's conveyed mild amusement, anticipation, and, daresay, impishness.

 

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Even her planetside shoreleave activities were just taking younger colleagues to dangerous places and witness them getting hurt due to her actions. The visit to the vet in Dekoa was an exception, although she then had to revisit the exact same place in a much grimmer history. And with her recent discussion with Vitor, she wondered if they could get another opportunity for a cooking night or anything similar ever again. She found herself asking if she was becoming miserable on the ship.

😨@Vitor S. Silveira, we need Cooking Night Take 2 YESTERDAY! For @Jovenan!!!!

[+ Vitor S. Silveira]

11 hours ago, Gila Sadar said:

😨@Vitor S. Silveira, we need Cooking Night Take 2 YESTERDAY! For @Jovenan!!!!

Maybe next shore leave. Or if we have a chance to get a quiet mission.

[+ Salkath]

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Ensign Kel - Solas, Self-Healing Sec Dolt

@Kel Solas

[+ Gila Sadar]

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After all, Bajorans were well renowned for being... spicy.

Uh-oh! I do believe them to be fighting’ words, @Salkath 🤣

@Lyara Alroyo - step into the ring!! 💪

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Salkath: That was suboptimal...  oO Poker face, you fool! Oo  ...for you. I have you right where I want you.  oO Smooth recovery, phew Oo

@Salkath ‘s renditions of inner Vulcan commentary is, as ever, flawless. 💯

[+ Salkath]

3 minutes ago, Gila Sadar said:

Uh-oh! I do believe them to be fighting’ words, @Salkath 🤣

@Lyara Alroyo - step into the ring!! 💪

All them gifs and memes - PROVE ME WRONG - CHANGE MY MIND 🤣

[Lyara Alroyo]

3 hours ago, Gila Sadar said:

Uh-oh! I do believe them to be fighting’ words, @Salkath 🤣

@Lyara Alroyo - step into the ring!! 💪

@Salkath I'll show you spicy! Put em' up 🥊

[+ Salkath]

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MacKenzie: Tactical, be on the lookout for any pirate activity. I think it’s highly unlikely that anyone would choose to provoke the Federation’s flagship vessel in the region, but you never know.

YES! The first time in canon, thanks to Fleet Captain @Addison MacKenzie! 😁

[+ Gila Sadar]

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Genkos had his sleeves rolled up past the elbow, his left arm being firmly embedded in the large intestine of one of his patients.

Now I have your attention, we’ll continue.

The way I absolutely thought this was that Thug, @Genkos Adea, talking to the poor patient whose intestine he had his arm in 😨

[+ Salkath]

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Ever since the Gorkon crew had gone camping for pleasure on Trill, Genkos had not particularly enjoyed camping. He hadn’t left a good review on TrillAdvisor.

Yes, but what of the restaurant recommendations? Somebody make TrillAdvisor a thing!

[Lyara Alroyo]

On 11/4/2024 at 10:35 AM, Salkath said:

Yes, but what of the restaurant recommendations? Somebody make TrillAdvisor a thing!

Maybe there will be good hasperat recommendations. I've heard it's in this time of year.

[+ Salkath]

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Silveira: If I make an Owl noise they might think it's someone else. If you mimic some Vulcan animal, Commander Salkath will know it's you and the Captain will realise that you are close by. I trust you see the logic in it.

There was a part of Savel that pondered if Sil invoked the idea of logic in an attempt to convince the Vulcan to play along. 

Not @Vitor S. Silveira trying to out-logic a Vulcan 🤣

[Gnai]

I am so glad that the crew found another form of wildlife than just the squirrel-dog that @Salkath shot. I'm very glad it was a cute worm. And related to that, I'm glad that it could act as the punchline to the opening of @Jovenan's sim

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The Tritorian crew? Likely dead, most of them, and the rest would soon follow should the away team fail to find them.

The other teams, their colleagues, friends and loved ones? Possibly killed, and would likely be should things not turn for the better soon.

Themselves? Fighting for their survival in the harsh conditions of the jungle-like environment among the predators and the angered natives, with the lack of water and shelter for the coming night pressing on.

And Jovenan?

She was trying to befriend a worm.

 

[Talos Dakora]

What did you just say about my butt!?

[+ Salkath]

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An inspirational speech. Perhaps not as good as one of Savel’s Patent-Pending Pep Talks. But close.

Does the Artemis have a couple Vulcans running around feeling cocky? 👋