Chapter 4 - Shopping Spree

Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:07 PM
::Adjusts clothing and waits for the transport::
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:07 PM
::on the transporter pad, ready to beam down in casual clothes::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:07 PM
:::Came along for the ride, looking around the flurry of activity around them:: Okay, as I mentioned before we came down, everyone needs to use the buddy system. Keep your guard up, understood? Meet back here in an hour.
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:35 PM
::Steps up next to Millie:: She said not for sale.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:36 PM
Man> ::now his own smile begins to fade:: T’sich….::he gave a slight bow:: My apologies, ladies.
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:36 PM
Hmm…you eliminated a lot of options with that qualification…
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:36 PM
“I wish we could beam this stuff up” :;Shifting the packages around::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:36 PM
::Touches it again then grins:: Alright, I will! Now how about you?
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:37 PM
Well better safe than sorry.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:37 PM
::slips her free hand into the satchel::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:37 PM
::Makes a deep thinking face:: The deep blue one or the turquoise…
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:37 PM
:: smelling one perfume and coughing a little:: ” damn that stinks”
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:38 PM
Man> ::looks beyond them as a larger man moves in, grabbing Millie’s arms:::
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:38 PM
Hey!
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:38 PM
Deep Blue, goes with your hair.
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:38 PM
Oh, I’m not disagreeing…we may need to look around.
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:38 PM
How about both? Live dangerously!
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:39 PM
::Nods;; Agreed!
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:39 PM
::Turns as she hears a familiar voice snap “hey!”:: Who was that?
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:39 PM
::Tilts head:: Both? Hmm…::Looks towards the sound::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:39 PM
::Turns also::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:40 PM
::clutches the infant tightly, pulling the trigger on the phaser in the bag, firing through the bag and into the hip of the man behind her::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:40 PM
Was I wrong? Or did I hear one of us be grumpy?
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:40 PM
Man> ::grabs the baby under its arms:: I offered a fair price.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 9:40 PM
::Whistling a Caitian shopping song and looking for interesting alien tech::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:40 PM
Larger man> ::falls to the ground, clutching his wound:::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:40 PM
::and then nods, drops the necklace:: Nope. I heard it right.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:40 PM
:perks: Was that phaser fire?
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— Today at 9:41 PM
::hears the single phaser blast and immediately runs out of the shop and into the street::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:41 PM
That was.. ::Leaves the necklaces and heads off towards the sound::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:41 PM
::takes a bite out of the throat, stops, perking:: Someone’s shooting a phaser…::squint:: Level 5.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:41 PM
::drops her packages ,and heads out the door::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:41 PM
::walks out of the perfume stall with a couple of bags of perfume::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:41 PM
::seeing a commotion of his people::: Ut oh.
Dr. Chance Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:42 PM
What? Where?
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:42 PM
::Starts to walk back in the direction they came::
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:42 PM
::turns:: what is it?
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:42 PM
::Looks down the paths:: Where’d it come from?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:42 PM
hearing the phaser fire running toward it seeing the comotion
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:42 PM
::hands him the Canofe, as it had been called and heads in the direction of the fuss:::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:43 PM
::doesn’t loosen her grip on the baby, but very slowly raises the weapon to level at the strange man’s head:: Take your hands off of her, or I will eliminate your head from it’s place on your shoulders.
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:43 PM
::Hears Millie’s voice:: Oh no.. ::Rushes towards it::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:43 PM
;;Sees Millie raising a weapon:: Over there! :points in the direction::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:43 PM
Man> ::his eyes crossed as he stared at the phaser in his face, he slowly released the cub:::
Dr. Chance Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:44 PM
::places the food aside and follows her::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:44 PM
::Picks up the pace:: She has a weapon out. That’s not good. Not good.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:44 PM
Man> I think we have a misunderstanding.
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:44 PM
::Gets closer:: What the hell is going on? ::Eyes Millie then the man::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:44 PM
:::leads Edra by the hand to the others:: What’s going on?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:44 PM
:: sees Millie and runs toward her::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:45 PM
Oh Lord! :: Sees the man with the baby cub:: “This isn’t good.”
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— Today at 9:45 PM
::reaches into her boot, also pulling out a phaser, and steps into the doorway of the store:: Counselor? You good?
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:45 PM
::catches view of the situation and immediately goes to Millie:: are you two okay?
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:46 PM
::Finds a good spot to be near and watch::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 9:46 PM
::Perks up when hearing the phaser and leaves the shop. Heads toward where he heard the sound.::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:46 PM
Man> ::backing up, bumps into Liski…spins off her and runs for his life:::
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:46 PM
He tried to buy her, then he tried to steal her.
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:46 PM
::is very tempted to stick a foot out and trip him up::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:46 PM
He.. ::Looks over:: He what?!
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:46 PM
((do it!))
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:47 PM
::She sees the injured man and starts to render care::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:47 PM
::sees a man running towards her, looking back over his shoulder:::
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:47 PM
::points to the hurt one:: He was an accomplice.
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:47 PM
::Smiles sweetly, waits a beat, and then does trip him up, smiling even more sweetly as she does:: Oops
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:47 PM
:::watches him tumble after an unexpected trip:::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:48 PM
:The man screams as she touches the hip wound:: Oh I am so sorry, :smirking::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:48 PM
Man> ::lands flat on his face:::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:48 PM
::spins, leveling the phaser at the man she shot:: If you ever so much as breathe in my general direction ever again, I will make sure to center my shot. Do we have an understanding?
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:48 PM
:::THE PEOPLE AROUND THEM DON’T EVEN BAT AN EYE, AS IF THIS IS NORMAL:::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:48 PM
Millie, phaser down. ::Looks to the downed man:: Be lucky we’re rendering you any aid at all.
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:48 PM
::hears Evelyn’s explanation and knows enough attwntion will be given to the stranger. She stays with the two ladies:: You okay, Evelyn?
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:49 PM
::nods:: I think we’re all okay.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:49 PM
Looks at the man. “I would listen to her, she is nicer than me”
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:49 PM
:::walks up to the man, puts her boot on the middle of his back:: What do we have here?
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:49 PM
::Looks across to her crew:: Do we need this one? ::points at the ground, where she has put a foot onto a piece of his clothing::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:49 PM
::grin at Kerwen::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:50 PM
::Bows to Patricia:: I do try.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:50 PM
Man> I will pay…it was mistake.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 9:50 PM
::Arrives at the scene::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:50 PM
yes, I suspect you will.
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:50 PM
Caressa? General care so he won’t die, then we’re getting away from this area I think.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:50 PM
::walks over, looking between Nuhl and Patricia:: Report.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:50 PM
“your fine its just a flesh wound” ::makes the man stand:: “See all better”
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:50 PM
:: Follows behind K”Naut::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:50 PM
The food is pretty good.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:51 PM
::sigh:: Report about the situation.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 9:51 PM
::Looks about, sees that things are under control, shrugs and heads for a promising looking shop::
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:51 PM
::looks over the kitten as much as she can, but doesn’t find anything wrong::
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— Today at 9:51 PM
::glances back out of the shop, keeping an eye out for local trouble::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:51 PM
::Goes over to Millie:: You okay?
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:51 PM
::Nods:: He is fine, just a flare for the dramatic.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:51 PM
:: seeing she isnt needed as she wonders into this strange looking shop::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:51 PM
Walks to Millie and scans everyone.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:52 PM
::presses her forehead to the kitten’s cheek, bouncing the baby and whispering softly::
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 9:52 PM
She seems okay from what I can tell
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:52 PM
+Away Team+ Finish up your purchases, we’re going back.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:53 PM
::looks to Millie:: “Scans are normal , you guys are a bit shaken up”
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:53 PM
I think I’m passing on the necklace for now…
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— Today at 9:53 PM
::tucks her phaser back in her boot, still keeping an eye on the street::
Evelyn Moro
BOT
— Today at 9:53 PM
She reacted faster than they expected.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:54 PM
::Looks for her dropped packages and someone has helped themselves:: Damn.
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:54 PM
Pesky man ran right into my foot.
Pesky man also made our people yell, and threatened the little.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:55 PM
:: buys a few things in the shop then walks out of the shop her arms full of packages::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:56 PM
::looks down at the guy, adding his own foot to join the other two:: Did he?
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:56 PM
::tucks the phaser into the back of her belt:: I…I think I’m going to need to replicate a new diaper bag. ::fails to force a smile onto her face::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 9:56 PM
::Puts a gentle hand on Millie’s shoulder:: Let’s get you lot back to the ship.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:56 PM
Man> ::groan:: I plead for mercy!
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:56 PM
I’m not a big fan of people who threaten the little one.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:57 PM
Alright, let’em go. ::Picks up the guy by the back of his shirt:: But if you ever mess with anyone else who has this on their chest…::motions to the com badge::
Man> I promise, I promise!
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:57 PM
::reaches a hand up to cup Evelyn’s cheek:: Buy the blue scarf.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 9:57 PM
::Finds nothing of interest and moves on to the next shop::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 9:58 PM
::Takes her foot off his sleeve::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:58 PM
Evelyn> :::wipes her eyes before nodding::
::launches the guy a few feet, sending him sprawling again:: +Merc+ Beam us up.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:59 PM
::Decides she is done shopping. Swearing that the shop owner put her purchases back on the shelf, It was not worth the argument or drawing further attention.
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 10:00 PM
::Sighs as she thinks about the necklace. It really would have been good with her pale colouring::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 10:00 PM
(final lines)
Cdr Edra Crow — Today at 10:00 PM
::sighs, ready to go back to the ship::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 10:00 PM
::decides she has bought all she wants and heads to find the others::
Cmdr Brielle Jayde – CTac — Today at 10:00 PM
::Looks to Kerwen, seeing the look:: Come by my quarters later, might have something for you.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 10:00 PM
+Merc+ “beam me up! I am done.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — Today at 10:01 PM
::Disappointed with the selections, calls to be beamed back to the ship.::
Lt Kerwen Nuhl-Helm — Today at 10:01 PM
::Turns and smiles:: You are a good friend.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 10:01 PM
+Merc+ “one to beam up”
Cpt H Crow — Today at 10:01 PM
END