Post Number 14 Picnic

Posted on Wed May 20th, 2026 @ 3:35am by Commodore Cyndi Song & Lieutenant Tara Herculoid PhD & Captain Alesha Rivers & Lieutenant Tabatha O'Neil & Lieutenant Sabbath PhD & Lieutenant Bret Rogers MD & Lieutenant Alister McKeon

Mission: Echoes Of The Past-4
Location: Holo Deck
Timeline: Before The Mission Started

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Cyndi had set up a holo deck program for a picnic complete with burgers, hot dogs with all the fixings. Potato Salad, Maccaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Potato Chips with Dip, Beverages and Various Fruits. The setting was a beach. Cyndi had changed into a one piece swim suit and had tied a sarong around her waist. She'd sent out a message to her crew inviting them to the party,
This would give them a break until they were ready to check out the planet below.

Receiving the message Tabitha read it over as a smile came across her face "Hmm....a picnic on the beach....sounds like fun" she thought to herself "But what to wear." Going into her bedroom she looked through her options. It was on a beach so a bikini might be in order but had to be tasteful being Counselor and Second Officer. After donning her bikini she looked in the mirror "Ok this is showing a lot of skin" she whispered into the air plus her Trill markings were on full display. After some thought Tabitha grabbed a pair of kaki cargo shorts and a white linen short sleeved top then buttoned the bottom few buttons. She added a pair of sandals and grabbed her comm badge as was her custom when she was out of uniform. Looking in the mirror once again a grin came across her face "Not bad.....picnic like while being in good taste" and with that she secured her quarters then made her way to the Holodeck.

Alister entered the holodeck a ten gallon bucket in each hand as he wore a comfortable pair of board shorts and a tee shirt that proudly proclaimed him a patron of Kelly’s Pub. He placed the buckets down and removed the top revealing ice cold cans of a variety of beer. “Commodore,” he said with a nod, “I’m reliably certain I got these on the up and up, but best get rid of the evidence,” he added with a grin and a wink.

Cyndi grinned "I'm sure you did and thank you. Beer is always good with a picnic."

Alesha entered with her daughter Amber, Alesha was in a black bikini with a pair of jean shorts over her bikini bottom. Amber was dressed in a two piece swimsuit and she carried a beach ball,

"I'm glad you and your daughter could make it," Cyndi said "Amber it's good to see you again. How do you like being on the ship"

"I love it!" Amber squealed.

Sabbath declined the invite as he was preparing for his departure to a new posting .

On the other hand though Dr Bret Rogers had managed to sedate himself enough to not hear that voice again and thus entered the holodeck. He loved a good picnic.

" Hello there Lieutenant Herculoid...haven't seen you in Sickbay much." Bret greeted.

"That's because doctor I don't get sick," Tara answered.

" Well I guess I will just have to make a house call to the Bridge to pick one you." Brett chuckled.

Tabitha walked into the holodeck noticing others who had already arrived. Walking in she smiled "Hello everyone, nice to see some more picnickers" she commented pleased to see some familiar faces.

Amber walked over to Tabatha, looked up at her, "I'm Amber, I'm five."

"I;m glad the commodore planned this," Kristian commented.

Tabitha kneeled to get on Amber's level and with a big smile "Hi Amber, I'm Tabitha, I really like your outfit. Did mommy pick it out for you" she inquired quite taken with this little girl.

Amber nodded her ponytail bouncing, "Mommy says I'm too little to pick out some of my clothes. Do you know my mommy? She flies a fighter and I wanna fly one too."

Smiling "Not yet" as she looked up seeing Alesha approaching "But I think that's about to change very soon" Tabitha replied with a grin.

Alesha walked over to where Tabatha and Amber were, "I hope she's not bothering you, her English has gotten better and she talks like a magpie."

"Alesha I don't believe we've formally met. I'm Tabitha O'Neil, ships Counselor. It's nice to put a face to a name" she commented with a smile "No this charming little girl is no bother at all. So you pilot fighters.....that must be very interesting work; of course I would imagine somewhat dangerous at times."

"It can be dangerous but no more than some of the things the commodore has gotten us into. I learned to fly when I was little. My dad taught me, I'd sit on his lap when he flew the shuttles back home and by the time I was Amber's age I was piloting small crafts. There's not much I can't fly. I have my own personal fighter aboard, a gift from my mum," Alesha replied.

"Well it certainly sounds like you have plenty experience and I'm sure you're a great asset to Cyndi and the ship since you have such a wide range of proficiency" Tabitha replied " Not that I have any experience with piloting but I would very much like to see this fighter of yours sometime."

"Your second officer, your welcome on the flight deck and I'd be honored to show you my fighter. The ship carries six Standard fighter's, My fighter is mine. I do have one Standard fighter that is assigned to me," Alesha said

"I look foray to it as soon as I can free up some time in my schedule" Tabitha answered "I see some others I need to touch base with." And with that she walked away to meet someone else on the Crew.

Kristian walked over and playfully pulled Amber's ponytail, "I see Fera you've met Tabatha. And your English has gotten better. I'm proud of you, especially since you didn't want to learn it."

"Our language is still easier," Amber said taking Kristian's hand. "I wanna play ball, mommy is being an adult." she tugged Kristian's hand and pulled her off into the direction of the water,

"I hope everyone is hungry," Cyndi called. "Burgers, hot dogs and anything else you find at picnic's, Come grab a plate and let's eat!"


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Bret walked about meeting and greeting those in attendance. Being a new officer aboard it would take some time to speak to everyone. His appetite was even more invited when he saw a large pitcher of sweet tea resting on the table. Beside that was a red recycled plastic cup and beside that good old ice. Pouring that into the cup and adding a pint of something illicit Bret walked around.

" Me and this Red Solo Cup would like to thank you Commodore for this wonderful swaree. "

"This is unofficial and I'm hardly dressed like a commodore, please call me Cyndi. And your welcome, this is a time for us to relax."

" Aye aye." Brett smiled.

Hearing the call Tabitha walked over to where the food was located. Looking everything over she settled on a hamburger, potato salad, some nacho chips, and of course a cold bottle of beer to make the meal complete. Looking for a place to sit she walked over to a table and sat. Noticing who she was sitting next to "Doctor Rodgers I don't believe we've met.....I'm Lieutenant Tabitha O'Neil ship's Chief Counselor" she introduced herself with a smile.

" No we have not. Brett Rodgers surgery and all around good guy here. I could have used you with the cat issue the other day. " Brett replied. " Damned thing swallowed of all things a nanite of some kind and it want let me remove it."

Hearing Brett's dilemma Tabitha couldn't help but chuckle "Well I've helped a lot of different species over the years but never a feline. Not sure if I know the language" she responded.

"Mommy I'm hungry and what is a hot dog?" Amber asked

"We'll go show you," Alesha said taking her daughter;s hand. They walked over to where the food was. Alesha picked up a hot dog, put mustard and ketchup on it put a spoon full of both potato salad and macaroni salad on a plate. Putting a few potato chips on the plate Alesha picked up a fork, spoon, napkins and a cold pop.

Tara walked over carrying a plate food, "Come on squirt let's go find a place to sit so your mum can make her plate,"

"Okay," Amber said.

Tara took Amber's plate and walked over to a nearby table and took a seat. Amber climbed up next to her and took a bite of the hot dog.

"The hot dog is yummy," Amber said between mouthfuls.

Alister smiled as he sat down a burger on his plate and a cold beer in his hand. He sat down and playfully ruffled Amber’s hair before a piece of chocolate magically appeared on her plate with a wink. “How are the swimming lessons coming, Amber,” he asked taking a bite of his burger.

"Good, mommy is a good teacher," Amber said picking up the chocolate and popped it into mouth. "Thank you for the chocolate." She took a bite of her hot dog,"Why are these called hot dogs cause they don't look like a dog."

Alister smiled, “That can lead to a long argument among certain people but the story I was always told was that a German was selling his red hot Dachshund sausage and the American cartoonist that was drawing the scene on the polo ground couldn’t spell Dachshund so substituted dog.”

" I can't spell that word either. That's why we call them weiner dogs." joked Bret Rogers.

"That's funny," Amber said laughing as she finished her hot dog. "Those are good,"

Alesha sat down next to her daughter and across from Alistar. "Have you been good?"

Amber nodded. "I liked the hot dog and Mr. Alistar and Doctor Rogers tole me why they're called hot dogs, They funny."

"I'm glad your having a good time," Alesha told her daughter.

Tabitha rose from her place at the table before walking over disposing of her plate and cutlery. Grabbing another beer she walked up to her C.O. "Cyndi thank you for providing such a relaxing day; I think we all needed a day like this" she commented with a smile.

"It was my pleasure," Cyndi replied "I only wish my husband and kids could have been here but Paul is commanding Starbase Danverse and the kids are with him."


Kristian walked over "I'd say this is what the doctor ordered but in this case the commodore knew best."
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" I most definitely would write that prescription." Dr Rogers replied.

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