Sunday, August 27, 2006

Back From Shore Leave (Part One)

"Did everyone enjoy their Shore Leave" I ask the senior staff as we gather in the refurbished Ready Room. It always looks much better after the cleaners have been in it. All that space travel must collect a lot of dust.

"Trisha and I enjoyed our stay at Rigel IV, the pleasure planet" says Geordi, "But when we went to the nightclubs we hit some problems. The staff would not give us any drinks as they cost 200 Credits each. As we live in a currency-free soociety, this proved difficult.. I tried to explain, but they laughed and gave us glasses of water instead."

We all laughed, although the same thing happened when I tried to gain admission to the Green Lady Orion Night Club some time ago.

"How about you, Worf?" inquires Beverly, "What did you think of Deep Space Nine when you went to see it with Jadzia?"

Worf looks a little annoyed that he has to recall what happened.

"I found it rather pleasing eventually." he grudgingly concurs, "But it took some time to see it, as a rather officious shapeshifter, who was in charge of security there, immediately decided to throw me in the brig because I was a Klingon because some others had been causing trouble there. It took some hours of convincing by Jadzia to get them to release me."

We all laugh again, much to Worf's displeasure.

"If I ever go back to that space station." he continues, "I'll have something to say to that shapeshifter. It's fortunate that I'm not an officious security officer like him."

We do our best to maintain straight faces at this comment by Worf.

I turn my gaze to Deanna Troi and Will Riker.

"How was your trip to Betazed?" I ask them, "I recall you saying that you said you were going to tell Mrs Troi that you would decide when to marry, and not her."

Riker looks despaired.

"My mother said how pleased she was to see us again." says Deanna, with a resigned expression, "Then continued by saying she has picked the flowers for the wedding, has composed the Guest List, and the choice of meal for the dinner afterwards. My mother did ask us if there were any people we wanted to add on afterwards. Will and I tried to get a word in edgeways, but ended up agreeing on the Guest List...even though Will and I haven't even agreed to get married!"

Riker looks more depressed, as if he knows the mother-in-law he will have isn't his perfect choice, and Lwaxana's just put some shackles on him.

"Let's take a break in Ten Forward." I suggest, "And meet back here to know how the others got on."

"Agreed." replies Deanna, "I could do with a Chocolate Sundae."

"I could do with a Klingon Bloodwine." says Riker in a depressive voice.

To be continued...

14 comments:

Professor Xavier said...

Poor Riker. His destiny is no longer in his own hands.

merlyn said...

Glad to have you back Captain!

Nepharia said...

Yes, it is good to have you back. Am interested in hearing about your shore leave and what one does on this 'holiday.'

Lahdeedah said...

They should just run to Rigel IV and elope.

Riker can get drunk at the altar.

Trinity13 said...

I can't wait to hear about your holiday Capt!!

Jon the Intergalactic Gladiator said...

Welcome back.

You guys just came back and you're hitting the bar already? Man, I want your job!

Anonymous said...

The Pleasure Planet? Sounds provocative :)

And I would love to go somewhere where there are credits, not including Atlantic City slot machines, to buy stuff. Let's see if 200 credits are for drinks then how much for the hotel a night? Like 30,000 credits?



ONe two three..you're back in the room!

The Curmudgeon said...

Admit it, Captain -- you're enjoying Riker's discomfort!

(As long, of course, as Lwaxana doesn't involve you in the festivities...)

Lori said...

Poor Deanna....is what I'm saying...LOL

Have a great day!!!

UngaMan said...

and what about Geordi and his glass of water?
lol...

welcome back Captain!

Anonymous said...

Captain, you should have called me! I used to...um..."work" at the Green Lady! I could have gotten you in!

Jen said...

You know, I have issues with my MIL, but I really appreciate the fact now that she's not Lwaxana Troi! Well written!

Jean-Luc Picard said...

Actiually, I'm concerned about Riker & Deanna getting married, as I'll probably be Best Man. Since no one wears clothes at a Betazed wedding...

carmilevy said...

I love how you mix the series up. It's the Star Trek equivalent of a mashup, and it's great fun to follow along.

Michele agrees, BTW.