Lina,
I hope all is going well for you at your conference, and that there are more there to learn than to protest. I wanted to thank you for holo-communicating with me, words mean a lot, but seeing you makes them even more meaningful. I wish I could be there with you, to give you support. I know that public speaking is not your strong suit, but I know you'll do well.
I think perhaps our teasing of Keth may have exploded into a full blown rumor, I don't feel sorry for her though, she brought it on herself. It's given me some amusement though, even if it may have become a larger deal that it should be. Not much else is going on here, I'm still waiting to hear back from the khre'Riov about my application to join the Republic Navy, and since you and Aurelia and family are all off doing other things, I'm left mostly to my own devices (pun intended.) Mostly I just sit in the Cantina, quietly observing, making jokes about the humorous interactions, in my mind. I wish you were here to share them with, you will be soon enough.
When I'm not at the Cantina, I often slip away to explore the Brendeen holo-store, where we shared our first date. It's a fairly complex program, though there are still a lot of 'bugs', as is to be expected in the alpha stage. I managed to get another invite.
Sometimes I worry that I may be too forceful in the way I pursue this relationship, I hope it isn't off-putting for you. I think we both know that it's a strange thing, that I have a seven year head start on my feelings, that you've returned them at all has made me very happy. But if I ever make you feel uncomfortable in a way you don't enjoy, please alert me.
Give my greetings to Ziggy, if you feel that's appropriate.
I look forward to your return, and our second date. Though it has occurred to me that perhaps you should plan it, since I planned the last one. Let me know your mind on this, it's not a 'deal breaker'.
With affection,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai. (Or just Andi, if you wish)
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Andi,
Thanks for the message. Not sure if/when I could hog local transmitter time for such things again. I am more accustomed to doing such holo presence stuff for this with my own transmitter (it's really nice). I've actually done conferences that way but Orochi said it had to be in person to work this time. I'm not really doing any public speaking exactly... It's kinda hard to explain but since the panel is about an extra sensory technology we are doing a bit more than simply talking about it.
If I start rambling it is because I'm using an auto typer program that is more or less typing what I'm thinking. Hmm... Now I need to write a controller block to see if I can connect the auto typer to an activation controller... Might be a bit derivative of other hands free concepts, but with right interpreter subroutine the optimization...
Gah.. Bad Alina, focus. Save that for later.
The Keth thing is not our fault... She took it too seriously, heheh. I only posted a vague hint on the DS-13 intranet after all. So you people-watch too? I do that a lot. Most don't know I'm doing it. You know who was fun to watch? Rix. Never gets boring, but if he is ever with that girl of his, an Eledri I think she is, it is fun to see how quickly it goes into extreme mush.
(( ))
I was thinking about how easily some of those bugs in Brendeen could be fixed but I guess they have a priority thing or something. The subnet connection spots here don't allow for connections to that program. Security or something I guess. I did buy something from one of those shops though. Was a holo-toy for Selena. Seemed to entertain her.
You worry a lot for someone who can track like 8000 objects and predict their trajectories in 5 seconds. I know I don't speak up a lot and I embarrass easily but if I was really uncomfortable I'd say so. I'm used to playing catch up to people who've lived more years than me. I won't lie, even before I guess we had a hint of chemistry, even if it was just me chatting up a person who is essentially the pinnacle of my field of research. I don't know, I am open to a lot of things I guess.
Ziggy doesn't need addressing. Actually Ziggy sticks to my comm but it's physical location is DS-13 in my quarters (the large blue half spherical ceiling fixture that glows. Most think it's a lamp). If you want a line in to Ziggy I might be able to set one up eventually... Maybe... I've never actually offered that too anyone before...
Oh.. But you could drop into my place to keep Selena company. I know she's ok but she might like a little company too.
I... Guess I can try to think up something for a second outing... I'm not traditionally good at that but I'll give it some thought.
Obligatory signature block,
- Alina ((the name is somehow handwritten in))
Thanks for the message. Not sure if/when I could hog local transmitter time for such things again. I am more accustomed to doing such holo presence stuff for this with my own transmitter (it's really nice). I've actually done conferences that way but Orochi said it had to be in person to work this time. I'm not really doing any public speaking exactly... It's kinda hard to explain but since the panel is about an extra sensory technology we are doing a bit more than simply talking about it.
If I start rambling it is because I'm using an auto typer program that is more or less typing what I'm thinking. Hmm... Now I need to write a controller block to see if I can connect the auto typer to an activation controller... Might be a bit derivative of other hands free concepts, but with right interpreter subroutine the optimization...
Gah.. Bad Alina, focus. Save that for later.
The Keth thing is not our fault... She took it too seriously, heheh. I only posted a vague hint on the DS-13 intranet after all. So you people-watch too? I do that a lot. Most don't know I'm doing it. You know who was fun to watch? Rix. Never gets boring, but if he is ever with that girl of his, an Eledri I think she is, it is fun to see how quickly it goes into extreme mush.
(( ))
I was thinking about how easily some of those bugs in Brendeen could be fixed but I guess they have a priority thing or something. The subnet connection spots here don't allow for connections to that program. Security or something I guess. I did buy something from one of those shops though. Was a holo-toy for Selena. Seemed to entertain her.
You worry a lot for someone who can track like 8000 objects and predict their trajectories in 5 seconds. I know I don't speak up a lot and I embarrass easily but if I was really uncomfortable I'd say so. I'm used to playing catch up to people who've lived more years than me. I won't lie, even before I guess we had a hint of chemistry, even if it was just me chatting up a person who is essentially the pinnacle of my field of research. I don't know, I am open to a lot of things I guess.
Ziggy doesn't need addressing. Actually Ziggy sticks to my comm but it's physical location is DS-13 in my quarters (the large blue half spherical ceiling fixture that glows. Most think it's a lamp). If you want a line in to Ziggy I might be able to set one up eventually... Maybe... I've never actually offered that too anyone before...
Oh.. But you could drop into my place to keep Selena company. I know she's ok but she might like a little company too.
I... Guess I can try to think up something for a second outing... I'm not traditionally good at that but I'll give it some thought.
Obligatory signature block,
- Alina ((the name is somehow handwritten in))
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Lina,
Great news, my application was approved! I just arranged my transportation, a civilian cargo ship, the S.S. Mayflower, a human boomer vessel (Not exactly luxury accommodations.) I should be leaving this evening. I'm very excited! I'll find a way to write you while I'm on mol'Rihan. You'll be back before I will be, so be sure to continue to tease Keth. Keep your intranet posts anonymous, which I'm sure you already do...nevermind, just do what you do.
I have to pack, keep writing if you have time, I miss you.
The next time we see each other in the flesh (or Bioplast), I'll be a Republic officer! Have you ever been kissed by a Republic officer? (Don't answer that...)
Yours truly,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
P.S.: Since I'll be gone a while, I'm sending you something to read.
<<Attached: t'Anarhai_Complete_Rules_Sexy_Chess.V1>>
Great news, my application was approved! I just arranged my transportation, a civilian cargo ship, the S.S. Mayflower, a human boomer vessel (Not exactly luxury accommodations.) I should be leaving this evening. I'm very excited! I'll find a way to write you while I'm on mol'Rihan. You'll be back before I will be, so be sure to continue to tease Keth. Keep your intranet posts anonymous, which I'm sure you already do...nevermind, just do what you do.
I have to pack, keep writing if you have time, I miss you.
The next time we see each other in the flesh (or Bioplast), I'll be a Republic officer! Have you ever been kissed by a Republic officer? (Don't answer that...)
Yours truly,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
P.S.: Since I'll be gone a while, I'm sending you something to read.
<<Attached: t'Anarhai_Complete_Rules_Sexy_Chess.V1>>
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Andi,
Wow, that was quick. I actually kinda hoped you'd be there when I got back. But it's great, I'm happy they accepted you. You'll beat anything they can throw at you for sure. I bet no Romulan military ever had anyone like you before.
It would be easy to holo to New Romulus but... You'll be busy, that wouldn't be smart of me. I don't want to piss off any Romulans in charge of you either.
Just promise me you won't come back being all broody. They got enough of that over there.
Anonymous.. Pfft... No one can trace the sky clad observer.... Don't worry my posting trail is covered.
And the answer is no by the way.. About the Republic officer thing... My exposure to Romulans before Argo were mostly pre-Republic. I did a lot of computer integration work with Romulan systems on Galahad since Captain McHale was big on this aid network for former imperial colonies. I actually can read Romulan code rather easily (language is really just the most abstract of higher level code anyway).
A human boomer ship is the best they can do? For a trip to New Romulus? They could at least send something...
Ok, I'm dragging this out. Good luck out there kid (we can play jump rope with who is older depending on how it suits us, heh).
Signed by Better than a dating sim,
- Alina
PS: Thanks for the reading... Since I've never played it before it course. *an animated grinning face pops up there with a wink*
Wow, that was quick. I actually kinda hoped you'd be there when I got back. But it's great, I'm happy they accepted you. You'll beat anything they can throw at you for sure. I bet no Romulan military ever had anyone like you before.
It would be easy to holo to New Romulus but... You'll be busy, that wouldn't be smart of me. I don't want to piss off any Romulans in charge of you either.
Just promise me you won't come back being all broody. They got enough of that over there.
Anonymous.. Pfft... No one can trace the sky clad observer.... Don't worry my posting trail is covered.
And the answer is no by the way.. About the Republic officer thing... My exposure to Romulans before Argo were mostly pre-Republic. I did a lot of computer integration work with Romulan systems on Galahad since Captain McHale was big on this aid network for former imperial colonies. I actually can read Romulan code rather easily (language is really just the most abstract of higher level code anyway).
A human boomer ship is the best they can do? For a trip to New Romulus? They could at least send something...
Ok, I'm dragging this out. Good luck out there kid (we can play jump rope with who is older depending on how it suits us, heh).
Signed by Better than a dating sim,
- Alina
PS: Thanks for the reading... Since I've never played it before it course. *an animated grinning face pops up there with a wink*
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Lina,
It turns out that we don't really get a lot of 'free time' here, luckily for me I can write you this in the time it take a person to blink an eye. Not exactly fair to the other cadets, but since I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests, I don't care.
The full day of training involved basic endurance and survival tactics. It's not completely unlike the training we had at the Academy, not that I'm going to inform anyone of that fact. We were broken into squads of twenty, and transported to different areas of the wilderness that surrounds the training center. Then they turned on the weather and other environmental controls to make it difficult, we had to build make-shift shelters and try to orient ourselves without instruments, so we could make our return to out barracks, forty kilometers away, the first squad to make it back getting the honor of sleeping in an extra hour.
The squad I was a part of will be waking up on schedule, we were the second to arrive back to the barracks. Luckily for me, I don't require sleep.
I knew this was going to be hard. It's only going to make it feel all the better when it's over, I'll feel like I really earned this, and perhaps feel like I earned camaraderie I felt aboard the Anarhai. I didn't think the DI would use me to make his examples, perhaps I was naïve.
I hope it's going better for you.
<3,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
It turns out that we don't really get a lot of 'free time' here, luckily for me I can write you this in the time it take a person to blink an eye. Not exactly fair to the other cadets, but since I'm not exactly winning any popularity contests, I don't care.
The full day of training involved basic endurance and survival tactics. It's not completely unlike the training we had at the Academy, not that I'm going to inform anyone of that fact. We were broken into squads of twenty, and transported to different areas of the wilderness that surrounds the training center. Then they turned on the weather and other environmental controls to make it difficult, we had to build make-shift shelters and try to orient ourselves without instruments, so we could make our return to out barracks, forty kilometers away, the first squad to make it back getting the honor of sleeping in an extra hour.
The squad I was a part of will be waking up on schedule, we were the second to arrive back to the barracks. Luckily for me, I don't require sleep.
I knew this was going to be hard. It's only going to make it feel all the better when it's over, I'll feel like I really earned this, and perhaps feel like I earned camaraderie I felt aboard the Anarhai. I didn't think the DI would use me to make his examples, perhaps I was naïve.
I hope it's going better for you.
<3,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
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Andi,
That instructor sounds incredibly racist... speciest?..... machinist? You get the idea. Sounds like you just have to show him how hard it will be to scare you away. I'm sure you can manage, you know you have camaraderie out here anyway.
You want me to hack your instructor's terminal to make him think the machines are taking over? Actually no, he'd probably blame you... I won't.
It's possible he simply expects more from you perhaps? Long shot I know. Training instructors are asshats by nature. It is how they teach.
Since you can compose a message in a fraction of a second (the same amount of time it takes for Galactic Patrol CosmicMan to don his super dimension armor suit in the holos... why did I write that, you don't need to see the nerdy side of me...) I assume you can receive messages that you can read in your head (like me!) so no one is the wiser. I promise not to distract you though, I'll only reply when you send me a message unless you say otherwise.
The conference ended yesterday. Everyone wanted to go out for a good time (as one can on a library world) today. You know me and group activities... I was really uncomfortable at first. Malito teased me incessantly until I reacted, and then Meryl Gunyr convinced me into a karaoke duet.... I was severely outmatched... no I will not share any video of that with you. That might kill me.
But I'll give you one thing... attached is a photo from the night when I was probably at my least uncomfortable.
I was thinking about vacations recently... Risa's festival season is soon. I am going to try to get some leave set up for it. I always go... but this might be the first time I'd have someone that... might want to go with me... if it was possible that is. Something to think about.
Oh, I caught a Laser Gambit game on the holonet the other day.... do you still enjoy that after all this 'time?' I imagine your rivalry is a bit less of a focus now.
Fight the good fight robo-girl. You can beat all the tests they can give. You pull off that Republic jacket too nicely to do otherwise.
- Alina
<<Attached:Too_much_fun.hif>>
((Attachment is a photo with Malito, a human with bronze skin and short but wild hair winking and pointing to the camera, Meryl, a Zami Rigellian woman (they are considered Vulcanoids and look similar, such as ears) with incredibly long strawberry blond hair with an arm around Alina whilst smiling. Alina in the middle is in one of her more adventurous outfits and has what is best described as a forced smile as the others managed to get her in front of the holo-camera. All three people have signed the photo, even the celebrity. The photo is likely worth latnium as a result.))
That instructor sounds incredibly racist... speciest?..... machinist? You get the idea. Sounds like you just have to show him how hard it will be to scare you away. I'm sure you can manage, you know you have camaraderie out here anyway.
You want me to hack your instructor's terminal to make him think the machines are taking over? Actually no, he'd probably blame you... I won't.
It's possible he simply expects more from you perhaps? Long shot I know. Training instructors are asshats by nature. It is how they teach.
Since you can compose a message in a fraction of a second (the same amount of time it takes for Galactic Patrol CosmicMan to don his super dimension armor suit in the holos... why did I write that, you don't need to see the nerdy side of me...) I assume you can receive messages that you can read in your head (like me!) so no one is the wiser. I promise not to distract you though, I'll only reply when you send me a message unless you say otherwise.
The conference ended yesterday. Everyone wanted to go out for a good time (as one can on a library world) today. You know me and group activities... I was really uncomfortable at first. Malito teased me incessantly until I reacted, and then Meryl Gunyr convinced me into a karaoke duet.... I was severely outmatched... no I will not share any video of that with you. That might kill me.
But I'll give you one thing... attached is a photo from the night when I was probably at my least uncomfortable.
I was thinking about vacations recently... Risa's festival season is soon. I am going to try to get some leave set up for it. I always go... but this might be the first time I'd have someone that... might want to go with me... if it was possible that is. Something to think about.
Oh, I caught a Laser Gambit game on the holonet the other day.... do you still enjoy that after all this 'time?' I imagine your rivalry is a bit less of a focus now.
Fight the good fight robo-girl. You can beat all the tests they can give. You pull off that Republic jacket too nicely to do otherwise.
- Alina
<<Attached:Too_much_fun.hif>>
((Attachment is a photo with Malito, a human with bronze skin and short but wild hair winking and pointing to the camera, Meryl, a Zami Rigellian woman (they are considered Vulcanoids and look similar, such as ears) with incredibly long strawberry blond hair with an arm around Alina whilst smiling. Alina in the middle is in one of her more adventurous outfits and has what is best described as a forced smile as the others managed to get her in front of the holo-camera. All three people have signed the photo, even the celebrity. The photo is likely worth latnium as a result.))
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Lina,
I accept your invitation to Risa. I don't exactly tan, but perhaps I could be influenced to try one of those outfits the sun worshipers wear. Might need to patch up a few spots with some bioplast, today was a bit rough, combat training, close quarters. I'm still in one piece though.
I love the picture, you're so fortunate! I can't say I've ever met a celebrity, let alone partied with one, your MACO friend is cute, you can tell him I said that if you like.
As for Laser Gambit, it's funny you mention it, that hobby might serve me well later in the week. I'll keep you updated. And yes, I still feel a burning hate for my arch enemy, the assistant Chief of Science for K-7. Some things never die. ;)
I wish I could say the worst of this is over, but it's just getting started. I'll be back soon though, and when I return I can tell you all about it.
Until next time,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
I accept your invitation to Risa. I don't exactly tan, but perhaps I could be influenced to try one of those outfits the sun worshipers wear. Might need to patch up a few spots with some bioplast, today was a bit rough, combat training, close quarters. I'm still in one piece though.
I love the picture, you're so fortunate! I can't say I've ever met a celebrity, let alone partied with one, your MACO friend is cute, you can tell him I said that if you like.
As for Laser Gambit, it's funny you mention it, that hobby might serve me well later in the week. I'll keep you updated. And yes, I still feel a burning hate for my arch enemy, the assistant Chief of Science for K-7. Some things never die. ;)
I wish I could say the worst of this is over, but it's just getting started. I'll be back soon though, and when I return I can tell you all about it.
Until next time,
Andria i-Daystrom t'Anarhai
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Andi,
Firearms training coming up? You'll knock 'em dead.... but not really... cause that might be awkward. Sounds pretty rough though... Are you doing ok? I know you can probably turn off pain or what not but don't overdo it just to prove yourself to others.
Sounds like we definitely will have to keep working on the team then to take your rival down. I look forward to it!
I'm not telling Arad you said that about him. He is insufferable enough as it is with his tall, dark, and handsome looks... and smooth talking abilities... um... I swear he is actually a total dork though. Meryl Gunyr was pretty fun... but she is still mysterious... terribly mysterious in fact. She also left on her private transport without telling anyone the next day. I don't even fly out until tomorrow. Glad you liked the picture though... it took a maximum effort on my part to enjoy that outing (you know me.. I was going to stay in my temp quarters if they hadn't dragged me out).
You don't tan? You mean you don't have the latest synthetic skin? I read it is pretty realistic now. Ever consider getting an upgrade? Though I can't imagine changing skin would be a fun process... On one hand you have a unique look to you that I wouldn't want to change. On another... realistic skin has some... advantages...
Maybe I can talk to the boys in the applications section of the science department once home about how to simulate some temporary color. To be honest, I don't really go out of my way for tanning. I take in some color but I revert back pretty quick.
Ever been powerboarding? I picked it up last year, really fun.
Oh... I should stop talking about all this fun stuff while your still getting yelled at by Romulans. I'm sorry. I'm heading home really soon. I know you'll be back later though.
Listen... um... so I've never really said this, you have but I didn't really realize it until I learned you'd be gone when I returned and I guess... I just wanted to say... I kinda miss you... and stuff...
So my room has gotten really warm suddenly while I write this so I'm going to finish this off now. Keep up the good work there, I'm sure you're doing great... and I look forward to seeing you again.
Far too red-faced for a written letter,
- Alina
Firearms training coming up? You'll knock 'em dead.... but not really... cause that might be awkward. Sounds pretty rough though... Are you doing ok? I know you can probably turn off pain or what not but don't overdo it just to prove yourself to others.
Sounds like we definitely will have to keep working on the team then to take your rival down. I look forward to it!
I'm not telling Arad you said that about him. He is insufferable enough as it is with his tall, dark, and handsome looks... and smooth talking abilities... um... I swear he is actually a total dork though. Meryl Gunyr was pretty fun... but she is still mysterious... terribly mysterious in fact. She also left on her private transport without telling anyone the next day. I don't even fly out until tomorrow. Glad you liked the picture though... it took a maximum effort on my part to enjoy that outing (you know me.. I was going to stay in my temp quarters if they hadn't dragged me out).
You don't tan? You mean you don't have the latest synthetic skin? I read it is pretty realistic now. Ever consider getting an upgrade? Though I can't imagine changing skin would be a fun process... On one hand you have a unique look to you that I wouldn't want to change. On another... realistic skin has some... advantages...
Maybe I can talk to the boys in the applications section of the science department once home about how to simulate some temporary color. To be honest, I don't really go out of my way for tanning. I take in some color but I revert back pretty quick.
Ever been powerboarding? I picked it up last year, really fun.
Oh... I should stop talking about all this fun stuff while your still getting yelled at by Romulans. I'm sorry. I'm heading home really soon. I know you'll be back later though.
Listen... um... so I've never really said this, you have but I didn't really realize it until I learned you'd be gone when I returned and I guess... I just wanted to say... I kinda miss you... and stuff...
So my room has gotten really warm suddenly while I write this so I'm going to finish this off now. Keep up the good work there, I'm sure you're doing great... and I look forward to seeing you again.
Far too red-faced for a written letter,
- Alina
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Lina,
You go right ahead and fill my head with daydreams. I'm only going to be here another week, and I'm already looking forward to seeing you again. I'll be asking to a short break to visit Risa, as soon as I get back. As for the skin, we'll see how that goes, though the idea is enticing.
We're focused now on the final events, and graduation. I've managed to make a decent accounting of myself, I'm not universally hated anymore. ;) I'm actually leading one of the squads in all but name, we've got something like the Kobayashi Maru coming up in the next few days, only much more difficult. We have no idea what'll be exactly, but it's the last big thing.
It's going to be so wonderful to be back, to see Verelan and Aurelia and the others, but especially you. I know you don't like to hear me say things like this, but I'll say it anyway. Having you in my life makes it a better life to live, you mean so much to me.
Enough of that, I have to get back into my ruthless, cold and calculating default mode.
- Andria
You go right ahead and fill my head with daydreams. I'm only going to be here another week, and I'm already looking forward to seeing you again. I'll be asking to a short break to visit Risa, as soon as I get back. As for the skin, we'll see how that goes, though the idea is enticing.
We're focused now on the final events, and graduation. I've managed to make a decent accounting of myself, I'm not universally hated anymore. ;) I'm actually leading one of the squads in all but name, we've got something like the Kobayashi Maru coming up in the next few days, only much more difficult. We have no idea what'll be exactly, but it's the last big thing.
It's going to be so wonderful to be back, to see Verelan and Aurelia and the others, but especially you. I know you don't like to hear me say things like this, but I'll say it anyway. Having you in my life makes it a better life to live, you mean so much to me.
Enough of that, I have to get back into my ruthless, cold and calculating default mode.
- Andria
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