((Double Shot, Deck 5))

:: Allen looked around and not seeing Kael, he took a seat at an
empty table that was toward the back wall but still had a good view
of the entrance. The aromas were enticing, all the more adding to his
hunger and thankfully seeing Commander Kael Thomas he knew that soon
his cravings would be satisfied. He stood then waved catching the
attention of both Kael and Ro as she was coming from behind the man.
Waiting he pulls the chair for Ro before taking his own seat. ::

Cruise: Looks like Italian is the specialty of the day, I hope you
guys are hungry.

Thomas: That smell from the kitchen, is enough to make anyone
in this room hungry.

Cruise: Hmm, hmm, it certainly does. :: Gesturing to Ro:: Have you
met our good doctor?

Ro looked up from her menu. "I dunna think we've met yet have we?"

Thomas: No I don't think we really have. I"m Kael Thomas, currently
Chief Engineer. I transferred not too recently from the Tiger.

Adair-Walker:" Aye, I da think I remember seeing your file pass thro
records.I'm Ro Adair-Walker, Medical officer. I hear the Tigers a
good ship, our blue man, Jhen ,has been promoted ta her Captain."She
looked around the table. ."Did ya ask fa a transfer or did the uppers
just send ya? They really dunna give us a reason da they?"

::Her thick scottish accent was quite strong. Kael had a feeling he
was really going to have to pay attention to get her meaning.::

Cruise: Kael was on the Independence before the Tiger, odd that you
were transferred again so fast.

Thomas: It's a good ship with a good crew, and no...Starfleet is
never very open with why they transfer officers. But I assume
they had good reasons.

:Ro snorted.:: I see ya know how ta speak star fleet" She laughed
softly.

Cruise: Yeah, I keep telling myself that; though I have my
reservations this time around.

Thomas: Alright, I'm starving. Shall we order?

Cruise: ::looking over the menu.:: They sure have a good variety, I
think I'll have the Lasagna, I saw a plate go by and boy did it look
good.

Ro perked up, she was starving, and she had the nasty feeling that as
soon as she started to eat, Wilde would answer her com."Lets, I'm
starvin." The pursers mate came over and he looked at Ro. "Dr Adair-
Walker, nice to see you again, glad you are sober tho." Ro glared at
him. "Look laddie, we have new crew, and I would hate ta have them
think badly of me."

:: Allen saw how perturbed Ro was of the purser's remark and he
didn't waste time letting the man know. ::

Cruise: This is a private conversation, do you mind? :: as the purser
left Allen turned his attention back to his mates.:: How does a
bottle of Cabernet sound to you guys?

Adair-Walker / Thomas: (Response)

Cruise: The key is moderation my friend, surely a little wine with
food won't debilitate you. Am I right Ro? ::smiles:: What? I can be
moderate. ::chuckles::

Adair-Walker: (Response)

:: Allen saw the quizzical look from Kael. ::

Cruise: Oh, I guess I got a little tipsy at our last party.

Adair-Walker / Thomas: (Response)

Cruise: That bad eh? ::chuckles again:: Well how was I supposed to
know it was a real alcoholic drink.

Adair-Walker / Thomas: (Response)

Cruise: Trust me, I won't forget.

:: The dinner was delicious, and having finished, they all leaned
back in their seats fully satisfied. ::

Cruise: I took the liberty of giving our good doctor here the go
ahead for our physicals, if that's ok with you Kael.

Thomas: (Response)

Cruise: This is true Kael, I've been thinking though; I'd like to sit
down again with Shepard and get the real gritty on just what was on
that shuttle and maybe get some off the record answers… if you get my
drift? :: turning to Ro. :: What say Ro, shall we get this over with?

Adair-Walker: (Response)

-TAG: Adair-Walker / Thomas

Tbc…

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Lieutenant Allen Cruise
Chief Science Officer
USS Ronin