Over Iron Sights

Posted on Fri Feb 28th, 2020 @ 12:51am by Lieutenant Commander Toshnarr

Mission: Mission 28: Those who Remain
Location: Various Locations - USS Roanoke
Timeline: 0900Hrs - February 23rd, 2391

Music Soundtrack: The Time Machine - Stones and River / Village

Chief Petty Officer Toshnarr looked down at Taffy, a woman who was close to one quarter of his size and a fraction of his weight as they were seated together at a table in the Green Dragon, it had been quiet over the last while ever since the one bar fight which had gotten out of hand.

The bartender had up and quite which meant that Sergeant Major Duval was now dispensing drinks and the occasion world weary bon mott.
"Mmm... Morning Toshnarr, Taffy... what can I get for you two?"

Toshnarr paused. "a sixty four ounce steak with two sides of fries please, with gravy for the fries.... we're here celebrating Taffy's restoration of flight status. "

Duval regarded Taffy. "Thats fantastic news... you're meal is on the house."

"Why thank you!" Taffy was turning a dark blue. "Can I have some Andorian tuber root spring rolls and a large chocolate milkshake please?"

"Consider it done." Duval responded evenly as he went over to the replicator, he ordered Taffy's dishes first because her's were smaller, then he prepared the Chief's meal.

He and a waitress brought over the dishes. "Here you go guys. I apologize... everything will be replicated until we hire a new kitchen staff... "

Toshnarr blinked his massive eyes, he had never ever heard Duval apologize to anyone.

Taffy giggled. "No, I thought he would just tell us to eat the replicated food or starve. I guess he is trying to improve this dive."

"Well.. I am one of the door men in this place... nobody likes angering me..." he regarded the smaller Andorian Shen. "I know Duval has plans in the works for this place..."

"Oh, do tell." Taffy replied.

"He wants to do some remodeling and redecorating." Toshnarr explained.
"New decor and the like.."

"That is so unlike the Duval I am used to." Taffy explained. "By the way, how is your food?"

Toshnarr looked on as the massive steak arrived. "I'm about to find out.." as he almost smiled. "Thank you my dear.."

"Your welcome Chief." the waitress responded.

Toshnarr took a bite as he closed his eyes. "MMmmmm.." he growled. "now... this was worth the wait.."

"It is good for replicated food." Taffy agreed. "Still not as good as the real thing."

"Indeed." Toshnarr sliced off a chunk of steak as he slowly ate it, both of them knew he could be far more aggressive in his dining habits but he saw no need to pout on a show for anyone. "This is indeed good..." he rumbled. "So... whats your new assignment going to be in?"

"I'm just switching flights." Taffy told him. "Eight Ball is going to be disappointed but I need to switch."

"Moving up in the world?" he inquired. "First Squadron I assume?" the Gorn regarded her. "Lieutenant Yamaguchi is a skilled leader from what I hear."

"I honestly don't know. I have never served with him yet." Taffy smiled at the large Gorn. "I guess he must have something Boomer sees or he would have been weeded out." Taffy returned to nibbling on her food.

"So tell me big guy, what is happening in Medical?" Taffy asked between bits of her tuber rolls.

"Not a whole heck of a lot.." Toshnarr responded. "Mostly just the usual... scrapped knees and skinned shins.." he ate another chunk of steak. "nothing overly exciting."

"Oh, your just saying that." Taffy told Toshnarr. "Besides, if things ever get hot again you'll be the busiest place on the ship."

Toshnarr chuckled softly. "It'll come..."

Taffy finished her plate of food. "Did you want anything to drink? I just got promoted so I'll buy."

"I'll have a bottle of..." he paused. "Grozzar ale..." he paused. "thats assuming they have it in stock.."

"I don't usually drink so I'm not familiar with that." Taffy told him.

"Its a Gorn drink... and its the most gentle one we have.." he responded. "the human equivalent is Mikes Hard Lemonade." he flagged down a waiter. "Let me see what he bartender has." the younger woman answered. "I'm sure we can arrange something."

"Of course.." he indicated Taffy. "Don't forget about the lady."

"Right.." and she turned to Taffy. "What can I get for you my dear?"

"Oh, I normally don't drink." Taffy told the woman. "Maybe something sweet, would a cream liqueur work?" She asked.

"I'll have the bartender look for an Andorian drink matching your request." the Waitress smiled. "Congratulations by the way..." she added. "on your flight status."

"Why thank you!" Taffy answered back. "And don't worry about finding an Andorian drink, I'll be happy with a Human or Romulan version."

"Alright... I'll let the barkeep know.." and with that the waitress went off as Toshnarr regarded the smaller Andorian. "You have proven yourself to be worthy."

"Thanks." Taffy told him. "It was a lot of hard work though. Still, I can't wait until I start doing real missions."

"You will, soon enough..." Toshnarr responded. "I have faith that you will excel." he rumbled. "You showed them you wanted it.. and you earned it." he regarded her. "Besides.. you introduced me to something better then dried meat.."

"Just hope ya don't get any cavities in all those big teeth you have." Taffy told him.

Toshnarr chuckled softly. "I appreciate your concern... but I see the medics often... just to be sure."

"My guilt has been assuaged." Taffy joked with Toshnarr. "Where are those drinks?"

Toshnarr regarded the Andorian. "I'm going to use my powers and find out." he raised his massive set of claws as he pointed to the bar as he closed his eyes. "I'm seeing... pain.... and yelling... and growling.." he paused. "wait.. thats my stomach."

Taffy laughed at Toshnarr's antics.

"They are en route."

The waitress brought them over a bottle of booze from Goranar and an Human bottle of cream liquor for Taffy. "I hope these are okay..."

"These should be great! Thank you!" Taffy answered.

Toshnarr regarded the bottle as he opened it, he poured himself a small glass and then he tried it. "Mmmm.. was this replicated?"

"I must confess... yes it was."

"It tastes almost like the real thing.." he rumbled. "Its not as heavy but... thats alright. Its still good... thank you."

"So, this is synthahol and not alcohol?" Taffy asked.

"Oh mine is... you'rs I think might well be real." Toshnarr explained.

"I had better not indulge too much." Taffy explained. "Don't want to get called for an emergency scramble all sloshed."

Toshnarr rumbled. "If they called you... I would be most.... displeased." were the words he settled on. "I will breathe fire and turn the guy who called... into a tiny pile of ash which I will then utilize to fertilize my new tree.."

Taffy giggled. "Oh Toshnarr, you got a way with words." And with that Taffy pecked Toshnarr on the face. "I'm glad your my friend."

Toshnarr regarded Taffy as he chuckled softly, having a very human like laugh. "I'm glad you have more courage then most.... most fear me which.... is unnatural."

"Aw, that's too bad." Taffy told the Gorn. "You are a nice and warm person."

"Be careful who you say that to." Toshnarr then grinned at her. "Some would argue that you've taken leave of your sanity... others would never believe you."

"Pfft, people already think I'm weird." Taffy dismissed Toshnarr's concerns. "They're missing out on you big guy."

Toshnarr chuckled softly. "I don't like a large audience. OI find that all it does is encourage finger pointing and people laughing."

"I seriously doubt a whole crowd of people would laugh at you. They aren't brave or stupid enough." Taffy told him.

Toshnarr regarded Taffy. "It is indeed a shame that you are not a Gorn female..." he almost sighed. "You would make an excellent Gorn.." he then drained his glass of the liquid that he had poured himself earlier. "Not bad.."

"Thanks big guy but I like being an Andorian." Taffy told him. Taffy finished her drink. "That was nice."

Toshnarr returned his attention to his food as he sliced off a sizable chunk of streak before eating it and then he began eating the fries as well. "French fries... are interesting. I had no idea that humans could make good food." Toshnarr commented as the two of them carried on with their meal.