Union

 Episode Name:  Union

   Written By:  Starfleet

         Cast:  Balin, Dakin, Helanis, Idrani, Isole, Leah, Magret, Niel, Nilee, 

                 Poole, Rancion, Ryan, Shaft, Starfleet, Stewart, Takamura and 

                 Turtledove.

  Produced By:  Starfleet

  Directed By:  Starfleet

     Aired On:  Sat Jan 25 21:59:59 2003

     Stardate:  52953

Time: Wed Jan 22 20:07:55 2003

Stardate: 52945.6

Ryan has a hard time focusing upon Josh's labor though impressive. Her hand clasped around her friend's reveals white knuckles. Smiling at all the friendly faces she manages to emit a soft very faint "hello." Then moves toward Josh.

Takamura stand near Rancion and smiles at the groom. "Don't worry, Josh. It will be fine. Everything is going to be alright. Just focus on the ceremony."

Magret steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Magret has arrived.

Stewart steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Stewart has arrived.

Sarah relaxes her hand nodding to Heather, "lighten up girl you will be fine." Heather takes a breath walking slowly toward Josh.

Turtledove steps into the tent and glances at the scenery with slightly raised eyebrows and a smile. She heads over to Takamura and Rancion straight-away, and extends a hand to the groom. "Yes, congratulations. This place looks great."

Helanis enters and at once gives a look around. The sights, the sounds, the smells, all seem to be given each their due attention before she steps out of the path of the arch. Turning her attention to the seating, Helanis makes her way towards one with a decent view of the events. Being sure to keep an eye out for 'reserved' seating.

Rancion extends his hand towards Tera and shakes it, "Thanks Tera," glancing at heather descreetly, "she's worth it. "hmm yes Josh is a bit nervous but is doing a lousy job of covering it maybe.

Balin remains silent, skulking near the back of the gathering, awaiting his moment to perform the ceremony. He sips at a glass of punch, casually taking in the crowd and the environment.

Ryan giggles noticing Josh appears nervous she glides with a bit more confidence.

Isole and Magret arrive side by side, the former dressed in a dress as befits the occasion, the other dressed in her usual quasi-dress in baggy tunic and pants. Isole promptly snatches Magret's hand and leads her off towards the refreshments. She finds herself some wine and a few nibbles to eat, eyes examining the crowd with interest.

Niel smiles as he observes everybody, particularly Josh and Heather. He can't help but shake his head in a big grin.

Turtledove retracts her hand. She grins at Rancion, then flicks a look at Takamura. "You know. When I heard that the wedding had a Hawaiian theme... well, I sort of expected you to be wearing less uniform and more... plant-life."

Ryan smiles toward Niel with a reassuring glow mouthing the words. "It will go just right." Turtledove's comment reaches her ears just as she completes her message to niel. A sudden giggle escapes her lips.

Takamura smiles to Tera as she comments on the wedding theme, chuckling. "It was discussed, but decided against. I was a little disappointed. I had been spending more time in the gym."

. o O Takamura feels a sympathetic nervous anticipation and joy.

Helanis picks out a seat with her eyes and allows herself a moment of mingling before seating herself. Rather, she gives a look about to those gathered. The bride and groom each get a supportive smile, Takamura a faint nod. Not partaking of refreshment as yet, she seems content to enjoy the buzz of excitement in the room. Closing her eyes to better feel the place.

. o O Isole is all warm and generally gooey, free of anything in the way of negativity save for a small pang of jealousy.

Rancion grins slightly "Much better than Nathans suggestion I must admit."

Ryan walks over to Josh whispering something in his ear finishing with a wide smile. Glancing over her shoulder she smiles back to Helanis mouthing Thank you.

Magret seems to regard the whole thing with the sort of detatched curiosity of a sociologist studying a straaaaaange aaaaalien cuuuulture. Here, we observe the Mating Ritual of the Starfleet Officer. Note the elaborate display put on by the couple. It is believed by some sociologists that this is meant to be a symbol of their good standing and ability to marry. And so forth. And so on. Her brow wrinkles up every so often as she is lead over to the Table Of Munchy Things For Munching, and she claims only wine for herself. Okay, and maybe one small munchy thing. She says something in a language you do not understand.

. o O Helanis feels a quiet joy. The sort of happiness that comes with being truly happy for another's happiness. And yet there is a tinge of introspective sadness.

. o O Rancion thinks "much better this way we have a bride at the wedding, Gods Nathan and wanting to see people naked."

. o O Takamura thinks "I wish Josh would relax some. Wow, Heather looks fantastic. A beautiful bride in a beautiful setting. Is she going to introduce her bridesmaid?"

Turtledove chuckles, and gives Takamura a grin. "Well, it's probably for the best then. At least, while Ciara is away." Her eyes take on a sympathetic shine as she says the last part, then fades as she turns to give the bride a friendly nod. "You look lovely, Heather."

Isole ogles the crowd in much the same way as Magret, trying to put the pieces together in her brain. She looks nothing short of mildly confused by it all, really. Magret's question earns an abrupt glance and a wide-eyed shake of the head. She says something in a language you do not understand. She perches her hip against the refreshment table and lifts her chin slightly in the direction of Balin. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Ryan leads her bridesmaid over to Takamura. "Tak this is my friend Sarah she too is from Hawaii. I almost forgot to introduce you." Ryan blushes slightly embarrassed.

Stewart wanders in, avoiding the main press of people in order to navigate his way around to the snack table, so as best to rack up the catering bills. He's in his dress uniform, which he wears about as comfortably as a cat could wear a wet sack.

Takamura extends his hand to Sarah to kiss hers, bowing slightly. "Hiroshi Takamura. A pleasure to meet you."

Sarah Roberts dressed almost identical to Heather except her dress is trimmed in light green offers her hand to Tak. The blonde smiles, blues eyes glistening as she says. "Hello Tak

Balin makes his way through the crowd and toward the platform. Setting his cup down on a table as he passes, he steps up onto the platform. He waits there for a moment before clearing his throat and notching up the volume of his voice. "Welcome, friends." He pauses for a moment. "We are here today to witness the union of Josh Rancion and Heather Ryan. Since Starfleet's earliest beginnings, wrapped in the traditional roots of Terran naval vessels, the Captains of ships - or in this case, the Commanders of starbases - have been allowed the privilege of officiating at matrimonial proceedings." He offers the two subjects of this occasion a smile before continuing. "I tried to talk them into a traditional Betazoid wedding, but that means we'd have had to bump the environmental controls up a few degrees for us all."

Helanis takes that as a sign to find a seat and does so. The Commander's humor draws a smile to her lips, but she otherwise says nothing.

. o O Takamura thinks "I like the way the Commander thinks."

Rancion murmurs to Tak and Ryan "Places."

. o O Rancion thinks "Gee what is this they all want to see people naked?"

. o O Helanis feels amused, sadness giving way to the joy of the moment. The humor was just the thing to lift her spirit.

Ryan moves closer to Josh as the commander begins to speak. Sarah standing next to Tak smiles brightly. Heather glances over her shoulder looking for Niel as she takes her place. A loving glance toward Josh eyes not leaving him.

. o O Helanis warmly. "Kudos to you Commander. I commend your timing."

Rancion moves towards the platform taking up whati s traditionally the Gromms placement,. his eyes automaticly lock on to heather almost totally blocking out the ceremony.

Niel moves to where Heather is standing once she takes her place. He stands next to her and takes a deep breath, exhaling it slowly.

Takamura assumes his spot next to Josh and looks towards the bride.

Ryan steps up to the platform next to Josh

Magret looks briefly relieved at whatever it is that Isole relates to her. One hand snakes out to grab Isole's, squeezing it briefly before she lets it go in order to switch her wine glass from one hand to the other. She says something in a language you do not understand. She watches Balin for a little bit, as he steps up to the podium, both eyebrows raised, her expression assessing. Hmmmmmmm. She says something in a language you do not understand. Muttering a command or two in Centauran, she causes a little floating translucent holoscreen to pop up by her head, with neatly scrolling black Centauran text. Whew. Convenient that they're in the holodeck and all, she's got her crib programs available.

Niel walks up the platform with Ryan, smiling towards Heather as he does so.

Ryan squeezes Niel's hand whispering "thank you."

Turtledove grins at Balin's joke, then... suddenly finds herself alone. Discretely, she looks around... well, sort of a stealthy franticness... and proceeds to the seating area and slides quietly into a seat next to Counselor Helanis. She gives the Counselor a friendly nod, then turns to face the platform.

Rancion turns to face Balin taking Heahters left hand in his right. a small grin on his face. no trace of nervousness displayed what so ever.

. o O Magret is so completely out of place. She's not just a fish out of water, she's a fish out of water forced to wear spats and tapdance on Broadway.

Dakin steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Dakin has arrived.

Helanis watches the affair with a rapt attention, save of course for a smile turned to Turtledove. The normally warm smile on her face has turned to one of fondness as she watches the proceedings commence.

. o O Rancion thinks "Don't forget to say I do, don't flub it keep your mind focused."

Takamura turns his attention where it should be, on the happy couple. He smiles at them, waiting for the Commander to continue with the ceremony.

. o O Helanis feels an inner sigh of contentment.

As things kick off, Stewart quietly makes his way over to the seating, not hurrying things along. Just casually making his way towards the back, where he occupies an out of the way seat. He leans back a bit in his chair, but directs his attention forward to the ceremonies.

Isole observes Balin's movements and the general formation of the wedding party. That's her cue, apparently. She finishes her snack and brushes off her fingers, washes it all down with the last of her wine, and leads Magret by the hand towards the gallery. She takes up a seat next to Helanis, opposite Turtledove, patting the chair beside her in invitation to Magret. She then leans forward onto her knees and props her chin onto her hands. Huh. Wedding.

Ryan accepts Josh's hand in hers, she too displaying a relaxed persona. Heather's eyes wander about the room trying to absorb all she can then slowly turns her attention toward Rancion blocking out all else

. o O Takamura thinks "I remebered the rings, right? Yeah, they're in my waistband compartment."

Dakin comes into the holosuite and takes a seat alongside Turtledove and Helanis quitely. He nods to the two women and directs his attention to the ceremony.

Niel continues to smile towards Heather, and squeezes her hand as well.

Indeed Helanis is enjoying the proceedings. With each individual that joins her, she seems to become all the more 'there'. The fond smile turns faintly to mirth, her black eyes shimmering faintly. But that seems to fade slightly as her attention returns the nod of Dakin and looks again to the ceremony.

Magret settles herself down next to Isole, and watches her translation screen more than she watches the wedding. She occasionally references one in order to try to make some sort of sense out of the other, her face displaying equal portions curiosity and confusion. /Hunh./

. o O Magret thinks "Terrans are just /weird./ What, exactly, is the point of a dress that looks like it would melt in the rain? My teeth hurt just looking at it."

. o O Takamura feels a calmness settling over him as the ceremony begins.

. o O Helanis feels a return of friendly amusement seemingly in regards to the Centaurans next to her. But it fades to a cheery regard of what is before her.

Turtledove acknowledges Dakin with a grin that is both bright and understated. "Alone this evening, sir?"

Dakin nods to Turtledove. "Morgan's been getting more tired of late, so I thought I'd let her get some rest."

Balin smiles at Rancion and Ryan. "Love. Love is one of the pillar emotions on my world. Two strangers meet, they grow to know each other, and as their bonds of friendship grow, so do the bonds of feeling. It is a muse to artists, poets, and musicians. It weaves other beautiful emotions into the tapestry of the mind. Sharing. Caring. Commitment. Tenderness. As terrible as beautiful, however, it can also be destructive. Love is never perfect. It is always wrought with peril, and it is an eternal struggle. But as long as our two friends, Josh and Heather, can feel the spark that brought them here together today, they will find happiness together."

. o O Takamura feels a warm fuzzy coming on.

Rancion nods listening to Commander Balins words, giving Heathers hand a tight squeeze.

Ryan outwardly smiles as Balin's words are comforting, she steals a reassuring glance to Josh, then Niel and then to Tak and Sarah. Squeezing Josh's hand she listens closely.

Nilee steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Nilee has arrived.

"Who is it that brings Heather Ryan to this altar of matrimony?" Balin asks the party assembled before him.

Niel smiles to Balin as he says, "I do sir."

Takamura smiles reassuringly to Heather with his eyes and lips.

. o O Helanis keys in on Balin's words and seems to agree with them as one might a universal truth.

. o O Balin feels pride for his officer.

Ryan tilts her eyes toward Niel as he speaks, she returns Taks smile then faces front.

Isole cups her hands around her mouth and calls from the back, "Tell it like it is!" At first, this declaration seems to please her. When the eyes start shifting her way, she slinks down in her chair and lifts the neckline of her dress to cover her nose, shifting her eyes back and forth, blushing like a crazy person. Hopefully the further progression of the ceremony will spare her further humiliations.

. o O Takamura feels proud of his friends and their commitment to each other.

Helanis gives a glance to the woman next to her, but doesn't stare. Rather, she closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. The sheer mirth on her face being erased into a renewed focus on the ceremony.

Nilee emerges through the holodeck doorway with a swift pace, trying to hurry the dissappearance of the archway behind him as to disturb the proceedings as little as possible. Once beyond the doorway, he quietly finds himself a seat near the back near one side of the aisle. Once seated, he manages a smile as he shifts his attention to the proceedings appropriately.

Magret jumps when Isole shouts, and at first, seems amused. When the inevitable occurs, and the other Centauran slides down in her chair, Magret puts a hand on Isole's head and pets her hair gently. She speaks to Isole in a whispered aside. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Balin looks at the back, his eyes narrowing. Realizing it isn't an officer of his that made this outburst, he decides the best thing to do is to continue. He clears his throat. "Thank you, Mr. Haven," he says to Niel, giving him a nod.

. o O Takamura thinks "What the hell are those Centaurans doing? They need to sit down and shut up."

. o O Helanis laughs brightly at the faux pas. Not at all insulted or disapproving...well...maybe a /little/ disapproving. But not willing to cause a scene over a supportive outburst.

Ryan blinks squeezing Josh's hand for reassurance not having any idea what the sudden outburst was about. She emits a slight grimace quickly regaining her composure focusing upon the commander.

. o O Takamura feels slightly irritated.

. o O Balin's thoughts are irritated at being interrupted, but he recovers and moves along.

A slight flush at Isoles words creeps up his neck and almost makes it to his face. Josh's grin widens slightly as he continues to listen and wait for his cues from Balin.

Dakin blinks and turns towards the outburst. Seeing who caused it, he turns back around to face the ceremony.

Turtledove subtly quirks an eyebrow, but somehow refrains from looking over at Isole. By the gentle curve of her mouth, however it is mildly apparent that her restraint was maintained against great odds.

Niel nods to Balin after grimacing slightly from Isole's outburst.

"Present the rings," Balin says to the other half of the wedding party.

Takamura reaches down into a hidden compartment along his waist and pulls out the rings, presenting them to Balin as ordered.

Sarah blushes as she watches Tak almost forgetting it is the Bestman who has the rings, not the bridesmaid. A blush and a sudden glance toward Josh and Heather expressing her relief.

Balin takes the rings and holds one up to the audience. "On Terra, rings are exchanged as symbols of the never ending circle of love and unity. Dating back to the time of the Terran Roman Empire, rings were exchanged by participants to pledge their undying and eternal love. And thus it survives today." He offers Rancion's ring to Ryan, and vice-versa. "With the exchange of rings, there is also an exchange of vows."

Isole remains in her turtle tuck until all eyes are back on the ceremony, finally straightening back up in her chair with a little expulsion of air in the form of a sigh. She leans aside to Magret and lowers her voice to little more than a whisper. She says something in a language you do not understand. It's apparently a dangling sort of sentence, because she straightens back up and folds her arms across her stomach, shifting in her seat for comfort, legs crossed at the knee.

Ryan accepts the ring from Commander Balin smiling brightly as she gazes into it secured in her palm. She whispers to Sarah "vows?"

The bridesmaid nudges Heather with her elbow giggling as she whispers, "brat."

Turning to Face Heather he holds the ring with which he has held for her, slipping the ring on her finger "I Joshua Rancion promise to love, cherish and respect you Heather Ryan, in sickness and in health, for richer or pooer, with all my heart, till death do us Part. I love you and so I place this ring on your finger as a symbol of my love and my promise to you." Rancion slips the intricate ring upon Heathers left ring figer lookingi nto her eyes, his filled with Adoration and love.

Helanis quietly rests a hand on Isole's knee and whispers, "Not true..." before giving it a supportive sort of squeeze before returning her hand to her lap. A near permanent smile rests upon her face as she continues to watch the proceedings.

Magret glances aside at Isole with a mock-injured sort of expression. She whispers back to Isole after a moment scanning the audience. She says something in a language you do not understand. That seems to be all she has to say on the matter, and she claims the other Centauran's hand consolingly, petting it absently with her other hand as she goes back to watching the wedding with curious detatchment.

Stewart had been sitting quietly, just watching and filling out the audience in dutiful fashion, though now he breaks into a chuckle at something floating over his translator, though he quickly chokes it off. He sits up a bit straighter afterwards, trying to cover for the momentary lapse.

Niel chuckles slightly at Heather's comments to her bridesmaid. he looks about at the gathered crowd for a moment.

Takamura grins at Heather's comment, but maintains his composure, ignoring the comments of the peanut gallery in the audience.

Turtledove sits nicely, quietly watching the proceedings on the platform.

Ryan stands at the dais now quiet listening while noticing the looks from those nearby. Every so often she glances at the ring in her palm and what it means. She looks at Josh, smiles widely, then up to the commander.

Balin gives Ryan a nod. It's her turn for the vows.

. o O Takamura thinks "Alright, Josh. You got through that part well. Now let's see how Heather fares."

Ryan faces Josh lovingly as she slips the ring on his finger. "I Heather Elizabeth Ryan promise to love and respect you Josh Rancion, in sickness and health. with all my heart beyond life and death. For all time my love," she takes a breath, "for all of time." With that the ring slides onto Josh's finger. "This is a symbol of my soul which is freely given to you. I place me into your care." Her eyes are filled with love.

Balin smiles between the two lovers. "Then I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the groom, Miss Rancion."

Ryan places her gloved arms around Josh's neck, kissing him passionately. She whispers, "we did it."

Helanis takes a slow deep breath at the pronouncement. Her eyes closing.

. o O Takamura feels like he's about to explode with joy.

. o O Helanis feels joy...and yet a certain longing to share in that sort of happiness.

. o O Takamura thinks "There you go. It's done . Now it's time to Party! Woo hoo!"

Isole nods her head faintly at Magret's assurances, shifting her gaze about the gallery just the same, offering one or two scowls at those still waiting for her to grow a second head or similar. She places a hand over her mouth to conceal a brief yawn during the interim, then perks up a bit as it seems things are coming to a conclusion. Husband? Wife? Yep! That's about it. She smiles widely and is a split second from applauding wildly before stopping short with her hands in the air before her. She gives Magret a wary look. She says something in a language you do not understand. She looks back to the couple and straightens her dress, reclaiming Magret's hand with a dainty clearing of her throat. Ahem.

. o O Helanis thinks "Some day Sabin. It will be your turn. Patience."

Rancion returns the kiss his arms snaking around her waist, his right hand slidding up to the middle of her back as the kisse depens. and with a small turn he dips heather slightly continuing the kiss before breaking it for just a second as he whispers "yes we did." Once gain after the words are out of his mouth he resumes the kiss.

Ryan becomes pliant in Josh's arms returning the kiss she almost melts speechless.

Dakin simply smiles and nods in approval.

Takamura beams as the newlyweds share their first kiss, glancing over to Sarah.

Magret whispers back with a nod of her head. She says something in a language you do not understand. She snags Isole's hand again and sits otherwise dutifully still, slouched down in her chair.

Turtledove smiles at the newly-weds, a closed-mouth smile accentuated by a slightly-quirked eyebrow. That's a lot of kissing.

Balin claps for the happy couple. He smiles over the kiss and looks out at the witnesses. "Let's... Receive. Isn't that what you do at a reception? Food and drink for all."

Sarah widens her eyes looking at Tak. "Boy the temperature sure rose in here." She mock fans herself.

Rancion straightens and steadies heather as he slowly, and reluctanly breaks the kiss realizing that well other people are here. he whispers "We should eat you know."

Helanis seems to be enjoying the rather lengthy kiss. Displays of affection are apparently okay in her book. Taking her cue from Balin, she applauds softly as well. Its her first Terran wedding after all.

Ryan taks Josh's hand giggling as the kiss is broken "Food? yes we do have to eat don't we?

Niel smiles and looks surprised at Josh and Heather until they break the kiss. He laughs slightly and looks around.

Balin claps Rancion on the arm. Mr. Rancion, that is, after all, he doesn't know the Missus all that well. He offers his hand to his officer in congratulations.

Ryan faces Balin offering is a soft voice "thank you commander." She extends her hand.

Taking the Commanders left hand in his, Josh's right hand is obivously wrapped tightly around heathers, he shakes it, "Thank you sir for performing the ceremony." he looks again at his beautiful wife and then back to Balin, "I hope you like the food sir." he comments trying to hint that the commander should stay.

Isole seems genuinely put out when Balin and Helanis start to clap. She throws up her hands with an elaborate eyeroll, apparently dispensing with understanding the subtleties of Terran marriage ceremonies. Just the same she puts on a smile and leans back Magret's way in a conspiratorial fashion. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Poole steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Poole has arrived.

Ryan nods her head rapidly as Josh attempts to convince the commander to stay. She steals a glance to Tak motioning him to come nearer.

Balin shakes Josh's hand, and takes Heather's hand in his to give it a brief kiss. "It was my pleasure, ma'am. Congratulations to you both. I'll stay for a little bit, but paperwork waits for no mortals," he says to Josh.

Helanis looks over to Isole with a smile. It seems you're allowed to talk now. "Oh I wouldn't worry about it, Isole. They'll forget in a matter of minutes." She rises from her chair and smooths her skirt. Waiting for the moment as she's rather boxed in with Fleet on one hand and Centaurans on the other. "As for flirting... I don't think that's done. No." Her voice is a nice conversational tone. Trying not to carry.

Ryan simply smiles nodding to Balin. "Thank you it was very good of you to take the time."

Turtledove turns her head slightly to regard Dakin. "Well... that was... quicker than I expected." She glances over at the refreshment table, then back to Dakin, with a grin.

Magret reads her translation screen, and then just shakes her head slightly, rolling her eyes in exasperated amusement. Helanis's statements aren't responded to at all, or, even, really acknowledged. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Dakin nods to Turtledove. "Rivaled most Bajoran weddings."

Takamura comes closer to the couple. When Balin steps away, he gives Heather a peck on the cheek and a slight hug. "Congratulations."

Ryan hugs Tak as his kiss brushes her cheek. "I wanted to be sure to thank you. It was important for Josh that you stood up for him." She leans forward pecking Tak's cheek.

"No trouble at all, not for a decorated war hero like Josh," Balin says. He claps the man on the shoulder again before moving toward a table. Gregarious he is not, and he tries to merge into the background faces, going through the motions of picking out a few pieces of seafood and a drink.

Niel steps back from the platform, looking around the room for people that look familiar.

Ryan tilts her head regarding the gathering spotting Niel near the platform. She rushes over giving him a big hug. "A special thanks to you my friend."

Niel smiles and returns Heather's hug. "I'm glad to have helped Heather."

Isole lifts her gaze to Helanis, sticking with Centauran for whatever reason. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole brushes down her dress a bit and rolls up to her feet, turning to Magret with a shrug of her bare shoulders. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole offers her hand to Magret, putting a blank and somewhat defeated expression into place. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Takamura turns to Rancion, clapping one hand on his shoulder and shaking the groom's hand with the other. "Congratulations, my friend. I told you everything would work out."

Sarah has stepped back avoiding the tightness of the crowd. She signals a wave toward Heather her face glowing with satisfaction. She searches the crowd.

Rancion grins at both Heathers and Balins statments to Takamura, "Thanks again for being my best man Hiroshi." he chuckles as he looks around at the guests making their way around the buffet tables, the holo waiters serving them. "Yes you did, and I 'm glad nothing borke out while it was going on. " he says remembering park getting hailed at Dakins wedding.

Helanis smirks faintly at Isole's quip and turns to regard Turtledove and Dakin. "Brief? I honestly wouldn't know. But a wedding is a wedding. And I wouldn't have missed it for anything." She looks to Dakin a moment. "How is your wife?"

Ryan smiles at Niel, "really it was very nice of you."

Dakin says to the Counselor, "She's okay, she had to sleep... been pulling some long hours in the docking bay. And yourself?"

Turtledove shifts her attention to Helanis with a friendly expression.

Niel smiles back to Heather. "Anything for a friend."

Helanis smiles as Dakin inquires politely. "Fair. Stiff. But I'm recovering. Weddings do wonders for the soul." She looks to Tera now. "How about you, Ensign? Is all well with you? Any chance we'll be seeing you up there sometime?"

Takamura smiles at his friend. "The honor was mine, Josh. I thank you for allowing me to particpate in this wonderful day." He motions towards the food tables. "Let's get some food in your belly."

Rancion nods with a grin, "That sounds like a good idea," he winks at Heather, "We don't want me fainting from hunger later tonight do we?" he asks her with a crooked grin.

Magret puts on her best mock-mourning face. Solemn. Yep. Solemn. She's definitely not clowning even a little bit for Isole's benefit. Putting her hand in Isole's, she waits to be lead. She says something in a language you do not understand. This, of course, is noted aside to Isole. She says something in a language you do not understand. Her eyes skim over the crowd absently after she speaks, though before they'd been trained on the other Centauran.

. o O Takamura thinks "That's my boy, Josh. Go get her, tiger. Grrr."

Ryan stands speaking with Niel still catching her breath from this expected but still exciting moment. "I suppose I have to throw this bouquet don't I? do you know Niel? How about Josh, do you know?" She quips in response to his question.

Balin nibbles at some of the food on his plate, and takes a swig of punch. He watches on silently from the wall flowers.

Stewart slips out of his seat, making his way towards the food, where he waits in ambush for the marriage party in order to offer his congratulations. That, or he's waging a personal war against the lobster. Or possibly all of the above.

Ryan glances in the direction of Helanis with a devilish grin. She winds up mocking a athelete and throws the flowers high into the air

Poole slips through the doors and sidesteps some guests as she gathers her bearings. She clasps her arms in front of her, sweeping the crowd with a hunter's gaze.

Turtledove coughs a little chuckle at Helanis' question. "Ah. No. And I'm doing fine, thanks for asking." She grins at the counselor, completely unware of the flower toss.

Having dissappeared after the official end of the ceremony part of the evening, Nilee returns several minutes afterwards to rejoin the after-ceremony reception.

. o O Poole thinks "He'll hate me forever now... Late to his wedding."

Watches from a distance as the bouquet sails high into the air. Almost as if in slow motion they hover above several women. Sarah's eyes widen as she shrugs. "Not me don't want any part of that.

Niel nods, "I suppose you do."

Isole takes Magret's hand and begins edging out of the little cluster. That is, until Ryan hauls back and throws the boquet high into the air. That's ... odd. She stops their departure short and points up into the air in mild confusion. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Takamura notices the bouquet floating through the air as he steps towards Sarah, offing his arm to escort her over to the food. "Shall we?" he asks with a smile.

Balin takes the moment of floral chaos to start moseying toward the arch.

The tall blonde walks in the direction of the best man. Her hands clasped together behind her back eyes glistening, she says to Tak. "Isn't there a tradition with the bestman and bridesmaid?"

Magret almost ends up with a faceful of flowers, she does, because it takes her a minute to react to Isole's words. She says something in a language you do not understand. Turning her head upward, she manages to drop Isole's hand and get her hands up in time to protect her face. This ends with her catching the bouquet and looking more supremely confused than anything else. She says something in a language you do not understand. Extracting herself from the group of women, she starts over toward Ryan. She says something in a language you do not understand. Her expression is nothing so much as apologetic and supremely confused.

Ryan speaks in hushed tones to Josh as her friend has that look on her face. It is definitely directed toward Tak. "You think she has him in mind hon?"

Dakin blinks at Magret's reaction, then tries to cover up the growing smile on his face.

Helanis smiles in return to Turtledove. The words of Isole engaging a thought in the back of her mind and she turns to regard the floral bombardment. Recognition of a similar tradition dawning on her and she smiles as Magret proceeds to try and give the flowers back. She just shakes her head faintly and looks back to Tera and Dakin. "So. Shall we go mingle then? I've some congratulations to do."

Rancion shrugs to Heather as Magret comes up, "it's a tradition Greta," he says with a knowing smile, "The woman that catches the bouquette is destined to be married next."

Nilee spots the flower's trajectory through the air, and makes sure to give the women a very wide berth, as he makes his way across the area, his hands folded behind his back.

As Balin nears her at her position just inside the door, Poole gives him a shy smile and asks, "Heading out, sir?"

. o O Poole feels anxious.

Turtledove shifts her attention from Magret to Helanis. She grins and stands. "Refreshments. Congratulations. Sounds good."

Ryan laughs as the confused woman who gathered in the bouquet is uncertain what it all means. "Be gentle when you explain it to her Josh."

Isole barks a laugh as Magret takes a facefull of flowers. Bwahaha! Covering her mouth with a hand, she snickers quietly and nods her head as Magret retreats from the group. Her attention shifts to the trio of fleeters for a moment before she glances down at her toes, wiggles them momentarily, folds up her arms after a brief tuck of some hair behind her ear, and once more continues to edge around the group, making for a relatively distant palm tree. She adopts a lean against it, and watches things from a distance.

Niel smiles to Magret, He says something in a language you do not understand.

Takamura blushes a bit at the bridesmaid. "I think so, but you'll have to refresh my memory. I'm used to traditional Japanese wedding ceremonies." He smiles as he tries to figure out how to handle the situation.

Balin nods once to Poole. "Yes, I have some paperwork to catch up on." He pauses at the door and looks back. "I think they'll do all right as a couple. They make a handsome one, to be sure." He gives Poole a smile before pushing for the door again.

Poole nods her agreement with Balin, flashing him a smile as he departs. "Good night." And she starts making her way towards Josh.

. o O Takamura feels embarrassed by the flirtations of Sarah.

Sarah grins at Takamura a bit of an odd grin. "Oh you didn't know about the Terran custom of the bestman buying dinner for the bridesmaid the evening after the wedding?"

Dakin gives Balin a nod of farewell as he makes his way over to the happy couple. "Congratulations, you two."

Magret blinks a few times as she reads the translation fromt he floating holoscreen by her head. She says something in a language you do not understand. Blink blink. Her face splits into a wide grin. Niel's words to her cause a complete double-take, however. She turns her head to start to respond, then balks and stares. Blink. Blink again. She says something in a language you do not understand. That said, she clears her throat and, looking back at Rancion, pronounces very carefully, 'Con. Great. Sha. Lee. Shuns. Josh.' Another grin, and she starts back off toward Isole. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Ryan smiles to Dakin "Thank you for attending.

. o O Takamura thinks "I hope she's not thinking what I think she's thinking. Oh good. It's not as bad as I thought it was going to be."

Balin steps out of the holodeck.

Balin has left.

Sarah takes Tak's hand whispering something.

Helanis follows a bit more slowly behind Dakin and approaches the wedded couple. "Yes indeed. Congratulations." The smile on her face is truly beaming. For once the counselor is lacking the words.

Ryan Sarah says Ryan whispers to Takamura, "thats because I just made this custom up." She giggles

Poole slips up next to Dakin and says, "You make a good looking pair, Heather... Josh." She brings out that 'don't be mad at me because I'm super late' sheepish grin.

Ryan hugs Poole "Thank you that means a lot to me.

Nilee manages to maneuver himself around and through the crowd with only a little trouble, and he maneuvers himself towards Josh and Heather, smiling broadly as he comes up beside Josh, "Congratulations, both of you."

Turtledove, likewise, nods to Ryan and Rancion, smiling. "Yes, congratulations." Her attention shifts to Sarah and Tak, momentarily, curious, then back to the newly weds.

Ryan nods to Nilee and Turtledove. In her excitement she nearly giggles again. "Thank you for coming."

Takamura blushes more vividly now and whispers something to Sarah.

Glances at Takamura with a wry smile "So you do know that one."

Rancion smiles to Gwen, "I understand Gwen, besides, you get to go thru this again when youand Nev get married."

Takamura whispers to Ryan, " I hate to break this to you, but I'm sort of seeing somebody right now. But I really appreciate your gesture."

Isole waits patiently, leaning against the tree for Magret's return. The explanation of the flying boquet causes her head to tilt to the side with a raised eyebrow. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole scratches at her nose, examining their surroundings with a scrunched up nose, eminently confused. She says something in a language you do not understand. She waves a hand, somewhat dismissive of the whole thing. Either that, or simply flippantly casual. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Rancion walks over to Heather after taking a few bits of food here and there. "ready to go baby?"

Ryan hugs Josh nodding "I am

Poole flushes a bit and nods, "Yea... Big wedding... And so much planning yet to do." Shrugging, she flashes a grin at Josh and Ryan, and says, "Enjoy your first night as Mr. and Mrs. Rancion."

Helanis looks about curiously and ends up regarding Dakin. "No dancing? I thought there was dancing?" She shrugs faintly as if figuring she was misinformed.

When Rancion arrives at the table, Stewart extends his hand to shake, saying, "Congratulations. From myself, Havaris Kusto, and Thea."

Ryan walks with Josh toward the door waving to all. "Thank you all for participating.

Rancion gathers up Heater in his arms. and walks with her to the doors, pausing just short of the Arch as it appears he turns and grins to Everyone, "I am so glad you all showed up, eat and enjoy..." he winks at heather, "But my wife and I have something we have to get ready for."

Dakin looks around and shrugs. "I didn't hear one way or another, Counselor. 'Course, I consider myself fortunate. Of that and the fact that no one looked to me to provide entertainment."

Ryan flushes at Josh "Is there something you didn't tell me?"

Helanis watches the carriage amusedly. "Oh come now." She says sidelong to Dakin. "With a pregnant wife to entertain, I'm certain a wedding would be a snap for you."

Rancion stage whipsers to Heather, "Actually not tell you, but show you." the grin on his face is exteremely mischievious.

Niel smiles and looks around to the crowd, finally heading to the tables and having a little bit of the food as a snack.

Dakin chuckles. "Well, you see, very few people know this, but there's this nightclub program I have here where... um... I perform every once in a while."

Nilee grins quietly, as he watches the newlywed couple begin to leave the holodeck. He turns to face the archway, watching.

Rancion steps out of the holodeck.

Rancion has left.

Ryan steps out of the holodeck.

Ryan has left.

Magret watches the couple leave, leaning against the tree where Isole leans and still holding the flowers in her hand. They look so out of place there, and besides which, they clash with her hair, but all the same, it's an amusing picture. She says something in a language you do not understand. She rolls her shoulders, shaking her head as Heather blushes. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Helanis glances to Dakin, but as the couple depart she looks to him fully. "Oh? So when is the next once in a while. I do love good music. Or..." She furrows her brow a moment before looking to him curiously. "What sort of performing?"

Turtledove flicks an amused glance at Dakin.

Dakin sighs. "Well, um... I'm the lead vocalist in a band... early 21st century Earth..."

Niel smiles and heads over to where Isole and Magret are. He laughs slightly as he asks, "What was up with that Isole?"

Takamura manages to extricate himself from the advances of the bridesmaid and retreats towards Turtledove. He has a please save me expression on his face.

Isole offers a lazy wave once the arch closes, offering a normal-voiced, She says something in a language you do not understand. She takes in a breath, shrugs her shoulders, and lets out a sigh, turning back to face Magret. She says something in a language you do not understand. She doesn't sound convinced, of course. Highly suspect things, these Terran weddings. Turning at the sudden intrusion of Fed Standard into her solidly Centauran-Thinking brain, spends a moment blinking at Niel. Huh? Oh. 'What's with what where?'

Helanis ahhs. "Well, you'll forgive me if I'm unfamiliar with that particular... genre. But I'd be happy to listen in sometime. If you're willing of course." Its the sort of ending that says, no pressure. Or at least tries to anyway.

Dakin nods. "I'll warn you... it IS something of an acquired taste. I do it mroe for stress relief than anything."

Niel looks to Isole, He says something in a language you do not understand. after noticing her trouble as it were with his question. He smiles, He says something in a language you do not understand.

. o O Takamura thinks "Whew, where's my stick to beat these women off with?"

Turtledove's eyes meet Tak's, first surprised, then oh-so-amused. She hangs back, smiling wryly, as Tak approaches.

Helanis nods understandingly. "Nothing wrong with that at all. Of course I'm all for expressing onesself through artistic means. Even if I can't bring myself to actually perform some of those expressions." She smiles broadly.

Magret eyes Niel for a long moment, then shrugs to Isole, continuing to lean against the tree. She idly waves the flowers back and forth, dangling them from one hand. Flooooowers. She says something in a language you do not understand. That's offered in a deadpan, before she looks back to Isole. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Takamura stops next to Tera and looks over his shoulder. "She was flirting with me. I can't have that. Ciara would kill me."

Poole shifts perhaps a tad uncomfortably and starts generally for the direction of the archway, hugging herself as if cold. She carefully dodges around party guests, offering a brief smile and a nod to those who greet her.

With the departure of the newlywed couple, Nilee takes the opportunity to quietly step to the side and then swiftly make his way towards the exit himself, trying not to attract attention as he makes his way for the archway.

Turtledove gives Poole a polite nod as she passes by, her grin slipping somewhat in the process.

. o O Poole thinks "Den of thieves."

Stewart slips away from the food, making his way towards where Isole and Magret stand. He lifts his hand to wave as he approaches, saying, "Hey, you two. If I get married, you two are both pre-approved for the guest list." He stops up short, adding, "And the dress code will be less severe. I hate weddings."

. o O Poole feels a flash of tight controlled anger as she looks as Turtledove. When she looks away, there's just lonliness.

Poole slows enough to give Turtledove a smile, "Good evening, Ensign." Course she doesn't stop totally, nope. Trajectory still the archway.

Nilee steps out of the holodeck.

Nilee has left.

Poole steps out of the holodeck.

Poole has left.

Leah steps into holodeck 1 from the Dream Factory.

Leah has arrived.

Isole blinks at Niel in surprise. He's... speaking Centauran. Okay. Well. Roll with it. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole scratches at her nose lightly and looks to Stewart with a grin. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Dakin smiles as he chats with Helanis. "Well, we all have our talents."

Helanis laughs lightly. "Indeed we do, Lieutenant. Indeed we do. You've got quite a few artists in your department it would seem."

Turtledove gives Poole a careful smile, then turns back to Takamura. "Ciara? Kill you? Yeah, probably." She grins. "Are you... going to stick around here? I'm thinking of calling it an early night, personally."

Niel notes Isole's surprise curiously. He doesn't say anything yet, just watches for a moment.

Takamura looks around and doesn't see Sarah. He turns back to Tera. "I think I'm going to stay. It looks like the coast is clear now. But don't let me stop you. Go ahead on to bed." He flashes her a smile.

Well, there's late. There's /really/ late. Then there's Poole. Then there's Leah. She wanders in at a slow pace, looking disappointed as she can't find the bride and groom. Sighing, she does happen to locate Dakin and starts walking over towards him.

Dakin looks around a bit as he talks to Helanis and spies his wife making her way over to him. "Hey, I thought you were taking a nap..."

Magret nods solemnly at Isole's pronunciation. She says something in a language you do not understand. She cracks a grin as she reads Stewart's pronunciation from her translator. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Turtledove leans in and gives her team-mate a quick hug before leaving. Turtledove whispers to Takamura, "You did well. See you tomorrow, bright and early."

Stewart replies to Isole, as he takes up a position leaning up against a nearby tree. "You'd be getting an invite because I can't stand all this sitting down and shutting up business. It's not my style at all." He gestures back at the crowd, adding, "I have no idea what is, yet. Probably have to invent something." And then he looks over to Magret, shaking his head, "If I get married. No plans to do so as of yet. This is all theoretical."

Takamura returns the embrace, smiling. "Thanks. Sleep well."

Helanis looks in the direction Dakin does. And when he addresses the very pregnant woman, she smiles broadly. "Evening to you, Mrs Dakin."

Turtledove gives Tak and wink and heads for the arch.

Turtledove steps out of the holodeck.

Turtledove has left.

"I couldn't sleep... I was tossing and turning... plus, you know how I feel about what's coming up this week," Leah answers her husband, offering Helanis a smile as she finally draws near. "I'm going to be put on medical leave soon... for the next two and a half months.... And hello.... You're the new counselor, right?"

Isole eyes Niel for a moment longer before being more explanatory, She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole then grins aside at Magret, tilting her head to the side. She says something in a language you do not understand. She winks at that, then turns to regard Stewart with an appreciative smile. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Dakin smiles and leans over to place a kiss on his wife's cheek. "Well, I hope you'll still allow me to pamper yuo on my off-hours, nulara."

Helanis nods to Leah and extends a hand to the other woman. "I am. Sabin Helanis. Though... you're still using Leah, yes?" The affection displayed by Dakin seems to please Sabin greatly and she grows silent, waiting patiently.

Niel smiles to Isole, He says something in a language you do not understand. He glances to Magret for a minute smiling.

"Pamper me any time you like, darling," Leah says and beams a smile Dakin's way. She regards him for just a half-moment, having all sorts of internal happy thoughts in a flash of a second before turning to Helanis and accepting the woman's extended hand. She gives it a firm American-style shake and says, "For Starfleet purposes only... Since I'm soon to be a quasi-civilian for a few months, I'll stick with Dakin Morgan."

Magret raises an eyebrow slowly, and replies drily. She says something in a language you do not understand. She continues to dangle the flowers from her off-hand, looking somewhat bored with the dead plant life hanging from her hands. Novely gone. Silly traditions. Isole's statements about the right person do garner a little sideways glance and a grin, however.

Takamura directs himself towards the food and selects a few choice items. Being a bestman is hard work afterall.

. o O Takamura thinks "I guess I won't have to make a toast now. That's good. Though, I am upset about the lack of dancing. I wanted to try out the moves Charli taught me."

Stewart shifts his dress uniform, trying to get the thing comfortable. "Yeah, that's fair enough. Right now what I know is what I don't want, not what I do. I'm thinking maybe borrow a page from the Klingons. A wedding where the marriage party have to fight off ambushing attacks seems like a good start."

Isole eyes Magret for a moment or three before snorting out a soft chuckle. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole reaches out to poke Magret in the side before slipping around her to sneak up from behind and wrap her arms about Magret's middle, propping her chin on Magret's shoulder. Like so. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole sends Stewart a wink. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Helanis ahhs faintly to Leah. "Alright. Dakin Morgan it is. Though please, call me Sabin. Both of you. Unless its strict business. And I must say,..." She says looking Dakin over. "... you have him well trained." She smiles sweetly at Dakin.

Dakin blinks and just LOOKS at Helanis. Then back to Leah.

Magret replies, then, turning her head slightly to nose at Isole's cheek as the other woman wraps her arms around Magret's middle. She says something in a language you do not understand. She grins widely and leans back against Isole. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Niel can't help but laugh, He says something in a language you do not understand. He just shakes his head as he smiles and cuckles slightly.

Leah gives Helanis a wide grin as she slips an arm about Dakin comfortingly. "I do, Sabin, I do." She winks at Rann, clearly enjoying herself. "Of course, he was well-mannered to begin with."

. o O Magret is still out of place. Fish. Tapdancing. Broadway. But she has Isole!

. o O Leah is all happy happy, joy joy.

. o O Leah thinks "Well-trained in oh-so-many ways."

Helanis gives an appreciative nod to Leah. "Those are always the rare finds. Less work too. Congratulations." She looks back to Dakin and gives that 'I'm harmless' sort of shrug.

Dakin still looks cautiously between the two women, even as he drapes an arm over Morgan's shoulders.

Takamura finishes off some munchies, then joins Sabin and the Dakins. "Good evening, everyone. I hope you are enjoying yourselves."

. o O Takamura feels a little lonely now that his closest friends have left and he is Ciaraless.

Leah couldn't look more happy than she already is, what with her hubby right here... new people and hey, a security officer. "Thank you..." This time she gives Helanis a wink, and turns her smile on Takamura. "Hey there..."

. o O Stewart is mostly just here because it's what's proper, considering that another security officer is getting married. But he, as he's expressed, is not a big fan of weddings.

Dakin hides a look of relief as Takamura arrives. "'Evening, Ensign."

. o O Leah thinks "He always gets nervous around Betazoids. Well, Betazoids when I'm around.... ooo, Takamura... haven't seen him in a while."

Helanis just smiles at Leah and upon Takamura's arrival, she slips over to his side and gives his arm a supportive hug. "Hello, Hiroshi. Don't worry, I'll fend her off for you." She grins at the Asian man and gives an inquisitive sort of look about for the maid-of-honor.

Stewart replies to Isole, "Probably. Dresses aren't, as a rule, built to try to obliterate any and all signs of actually having a gender. So I imagine there's less crushing of genetalia going on there." He pushes off the tree, trying to adjust the uniform again, adding, "Next time, I'm coming in a kilt to anything short of a Betazoid wedding. Formal /and/ practical. An old Terran custom from a people who knew what's what."

Takamura smiles at the Dakins nodding to each in turn. "Ensign, Lieutenant." He then glances up at the even taller than normal Sabin. "Thank you. At least we have an understanding. Sarah caught me completely off guard." He shrugs. "I don't know why. Josh and I discussed a similar topic earlier today."

Isole laughs softly, given her proximity to Magret's ear, and buries her face briefly in Magret's neck. Guh. She looks back to Stewart with a broad grin, clearly amused. She says something in a language you do not understand. She tilts her head to the side, grinning at Niel briefly before returning her attention to Stewart. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Leah smirks Takamura's way, "I take it you're almost to the point where you're fending off women with a stick?..." Side-glance to Helanis, she adds, "He's cute and unavailable... he should know better than to go out in public."

Magret confirms Isole's words via nod and speech. She says something in a language you do not understand. Apparently she highly approves of the dress idea. Pretty giiiiirl. Stupid dopey grin. She has magical marriage flowers. See? She'll brandish them idly and snicker to herself.

Dakin gives Leah a bit of a one-armed squeeze but remains silent for this portion of the conversation.

Helanis chuckles and shakes her head at Leah. "Oh its worse than that. He's huggable, and polite, and an artist to boot. I mean, I really am jealous." She looks 'down' at Hiroshi with a grin. "The man is a positive magnet for available women." She sighs dramatically.

Takamura sighs and slumps his shoulders and head. What shade of red is that he's turning? "From now on, I'll walk around the station wearing my hockey mask and carrying my goalie stick."

. o O Takamura feels really embarassed. Flattered, but embarrassed.

"See, that's the way to go," Stewart says, pointing idly towards Isole with one fingertip. "You get to wear something that wasn't built with the idea that everyone should be genderless and formless. Actually, I pity Tera, trying to wear one of these things. Women have more to have crushed." He chuckles to himself, and then says, "And a kilt is... well, I'll show you one some time. They're pretty much the ideal in a situation like this. Decorative, but without sacrificing anything important."

. o O Takamura thinks "Boy, Sabin sure knows how to lay it on thick."

"Ah, /there's/ the stick. You're safe now," Leah says with a playful smile, hugging Dakin back with her arm as she looks up to him. "Have you eaten yet?... I saw lobster."

Dakin shakes his head. "I wolfed down some mazo stalks on the way to the office this morning, but that was it."

Niel Smiles and says, He says something in a language you do not understand. he lets out a little sigh as he says this, and looks about the room for a moment.

Helanis laughs lightly and gives Takamura's arm a pat. "Fear me not, Hiroshi. You're safe. Besides, you're a bit young for me anyway. Not that there aren't perks to that." She suppresses a grin again. "I'm sorry. I should stop before I turn him crimson in his toes."

Isole begins to get red blotches on her face and neck. On any other woman, this might take the form of a flattering blush. On her? It just makes her look rather sickly. All the same, she reburies her face into Magret's neck and shakes her head rather vigorously before lifting her head to laugh back to Stewart. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole then glances to Niel with a nod of understanding. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole reaches down to Magret's hand and waggles the flowers herself. She says something in a language you do not understand. Goof.

Too late. There isn't enough blood in Hiroshi's body to satisfactorily turn him the appropriate shade of red. He just looks to Sabin and blinks a few times, speechless at the moment.

Leah perks an eyebrow at Dakin, taking a step towards the food and tugging him along with her. "Excuse us a moment... Sabin, Hiroshi?..." She grins at that lovely crimson shade Takamura is sporting and adds, "I'll bring you back some water... You look about ready to pass out blushing."

Dakin gets happily tugged. "The lady's right, Hiroshi... I'd just as soon one of my officers didn't blush himself into a coma."

Helanis pulls away from Hiroshi a moment and gives him an appraising look from toe to head. "Who? Him? Nah. I bet he's got the stamina of a bear." She swallows her grin and takes a deep breath. "Okay. I'm done. I think I'm off though. Enjoy the night you two. Hiroshi."

Magret glances aside at Isole and snickers quietly to herself. Hee hee hee. Isole's further commentary makes /her/ turn a few shades of red, however, for whatever reason, blotchily so, in the same fashion as the other woman. Ahem. She says something in a language you do not understand. She nods a goodbye to Niel, and thereafter brings the flowers up to lightly donk Isole on the head with them. Donk.

Niel smiles once more to Magret and Isole as he heads out of the holodeck.

Niel steps out of the holodeck.

Niel has left.

Takamura glances around and notes that his duties here are complete. "I think I should leave now too, before anymore women throw themselves at me. Good night Lieutenant and Ensign." He looks to Sabin. "May I see you out?"

Leah halts over by the lobster, looking over all the various foods. "So... How was the wedding?" she asks of Dakin.

. o O Takamura feels thoroughly embarassed.

Stewart chuckles a little at Isole, saying, "Now that's something I never thought I'd see you do." He starts pacing a little, adding to Magret, "I've seen it, I had her design a climbing sim for me. Though nothing anatomical or figural, I don't think. But I think I'm about to head out. Weddings... wait, I've said that part already."

Dakin scratches the back of his head. "Actually, I got here just before the vows myself."

. o O Takamura thinks "I really need to get out of here. I don't know if I can handle many more compliments."

Helanis laughs brightly at Takamura and shakes her head. "After all of that? My but he's a glutton for punishment." She offers her arm to the Asian with a smile. "I'm sorry, Hiroshi. I couldn't resist. Besides, nothing says unavailable like a laughing woman hanging on your arm. Even if she isn't 'your' woman."

Isole glances towards Stewart sharply and raises her eyebrow sharply. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole offers Magret a tighter squeeze before pecking her cheek and slipping away to thwack Stewart on the arm. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole turns to Magret, shrugging lightly.

"It was nice?... Did everyone look just... spectacular? Did you get pictures for me?" Leah asks a question each time she reaches for a bit of food to put on the plate she just acquired. "It's okay if you didn't."

Dakin shakes his head as he starts to pile a plate up. "Yes, yes, and no, but I'll see if the holosuite's sensor logs had some decent shots."

Leah smiles her approval and picks up one last teensy weensy pastry before grabbing a small glass of punch or water, whichever is more easily obtained and juggled. "You always get tense whenever you and I are around Betazoids.... 'cept for Sharra, that is."

Takamura grins at Sabin. "It's ok. I forgive you. You were looking out for my best interests." He takes her arm in his and leads her towards the door. "Thank you."

Magret leans back against the tree, then, idly stretching her back and legs as she does so, watching Isole's interactions with Stewart. Occasionally, she picks a leaf or a petal off of the flowers, one of the ones that got damaged by her rough catch. She says something in a language you do not understand. She sings this, rather quietly, to herself. She says something in a language you do not understand. Apparently she's in fine spirits, though you wouldn't know it to look at her slouchy body posture.

Helanis gives Hiroshi's arm a faint hug. "You're welcome Hiroshi. Its a bit odd you know? I'm starting to feel like everyone's mother..." She shrugs. "Hardly surprising I suppose considering what I do for a living." And out they go.

Helanis steps out of the holodeck.

Helanis has left.

Takamura steps out of the holodeck.

Takamura has left.

Stewart bows to Isole, or a half-bow, anyway, which is one of the few things one can successfully accomplish in restrictive military clothing. The other major one being saluting. "Thanks, and I may just do that. You two are usually just outside, right?" He thumbs towards the arch, and the Dream Factory lobby.

Leah smiles her approval and picks up one last teensy weensy pastry before grabbing a small glass of punch or water, whichever is more easily obtained and juggled. "You always get tense whenever you and I are around Betazoids.... 'cept for Sharra, that is." -repose for D

Isole shuffles up closer to Stewart, turning about at his side to lace her hands behind her back and smile across the way at the slouching Magret. She leans in a bit closer to Stewart, tilting her head over his shoulder to note, She says something in a language you do not understand. She leans back into place, folding up her arms before her now to shake her head in amusement. She says something in a language you do not understand.

Dakin shrugs as he samples the lobster. "Well, Sharra was my counselor for as long as I've been here, Morgan... and believe me, back then, I was in need."

"I know... but... Around Cerene... and just now with Helanis?..." Leah prompts before sipping at her water.

Dakin blinks. "Well, it wasn't intentional, nulara..."

"They pick up on my thoughts about you," Leah admits as she casts about for a seat. "They're cute thoughts, really..."

Dakin quirks a brow, a grin creeping up on his face. "Such as...?"

"Certain things you do..." Leah answers before biting into that little pastry, goofy grin in place.

Dakin scratches along side the ridges of his nose. "Liiiiiiike...?"

Magret looks up from her flowers and her silly little marriage song and blinks a few times. She says something in a language you do not understand. She offers Isole a sly little grin and goes back to staring at her flowers. She says something in a language you do not understand.

"I've just had enough of the wedding thing. Or maybe I'm just trying to put some distance between me and it before I get asked to join the cleanup crew. If there is a cleanup crew for a holodeck wedding, that is." Stewart grins, adding, "If you two are looking for a third for whatever, you can give me a hail. I'll let you figure it out, in the meantime, I'm going to get into something that wasn't invented to make sure you don't break formation if you fall asleep." And with that, he begins undoing his collar and various other fastenings to give himself a bit of breathing space.

"Well... just... certain... things...." Leah repeats with a cheshire cat grin, setting her plate down on the nearest available open place... um, a table.

Dakin leans over to Leah. Dakin whispers to Leah, "These wouldn't be the 'just certain things' that we risk waking up Michael and Bela every night, would they?"

Isole keeps her arms folded up and her smile on Magret. Stewart is quickly losing his novelty in favor of Magret and her minimalist banter. She's polite enough to look back to Stewart and smile as though she heard and understood half of what he said. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole bobs on her feet at that, smiling widely. She says something in a language you do not understand. Isole offers a wave at that.

Think innocent, be innocent, look innocent... thin... Aww damn it. Leah mmms and looks down at her hands. Nice hands. Is it okay to look up now?

Dakin simply smiles, kisses Morgan's cheek, and takes his plate of food over to a table so as to commence happy munching.

Magret pushes away from the tree and hums idly to herself. On her way past the buffet table, she snags a lobster tail, eating it on her way out. Mmm. Messy. Her flowers (hers!) are delicately tucked under her arm. Doot dee doo. Waving at Dakin and Leah as she passes them, she continues on her way out, giving Isole an extremely innocent look before waving goodbye to Stewart.

Stewart nods to that, saying, "Take your time, I'm probably going to be struggling with this for a good long time." So he turns, giving an over-the-shoulder wave, and making for the door.

Leah blushes this time, looking up in time to catch Magret passing. She gives her a wave back and a friendly smile, then follows Magret's gaze back to Isole, who causes her face to light up happily. "Isole, how are you?"

Stewart steps out of the holodeck.

Stewart has left.

Isole watches Magret make her way around and about to the door and, upon her nearing the arch, pushes off to begin ambling that way herself. She is arrested by Leah's greeting, and stumbles a bit mid-stride. Poop. She hesitates on her feet before pointing at Magret with an apologetic smile to Morgan. "I couldn't be better. I'll catch you up later, sweetie. I promise. Kiss you husband for me." Isole flashes a wider smile and skips off towards Magret faster.

"Aye, aye, cap'n," Leah replies with a quirking grin, then looks back over to Dakin.

Dakin has already downed about half his plate as his gaze meets Leah's.

Magret ambles out of the holodeck, perhaps a little /too/ casually. Doop ee doo. Isole's pause at Leah's address causes her to stop and look back over her shoulder at Isole. Once she starts up again, so does Magret, starting up her all-too-casual pace again, waving her flowers about idly as if conducting an invisible band. Doop ee doo!

Magret steps out of the holodeck.

Magret has left.

Isole steps out of the holodeck.

Isole has left.

"That's one extra kiss I have to give you tonight," Leah comments and doesn't look displeased with that.

Dakin smiles in between bites. "Color me not at all disappointed."

"Plus I had that energizing nap." Leah stretches her arms some before folding her hands on her stomach, "So... if you want to go upstairs any time soon, I'm totally in agreement."

Dakin finishes off the last of his buffet plate (Prophets, can that boy eat) and rises from his chair. "Same here, nulara... I am in dire need of sleep after the other night..."