OFF: Wow, it is wonderful to read some of your bios, you are very 
imaginative.

ON:

LOCATION: {Ten Forward}

Crewman: "Comdr., Sir would you like anything?"

:: I, Counselor Jade, was sitting with Comdr. Johnathan Ford, Ships 
Chief of Security, in Ten Forward, just when XO Tolbin contacted me.
::

Tolbin: =^= First Officer Tolbin to Counselor Jade =^=

Jade: :: I glance at the Comdr. :: "Pardon me, Sir." :: I said, as 
I stepped up out of my chair, to move away from the table. ::

Ford: "Sure, Counselor, I am still trying to decide what I would 
like to drink, so take your time."

Jade: :: I nod towards him. :: =^= Counselor Jade here =^=

Tolbin: =^= Counselor Jade, I just thought that you would like to 
know that Ensign Ingoldo has checked the replicators and repaired 
them, so when you have time and your in office _and_ room, please 
check your replicator, and report back to me, and let me know how 
they are running. =^=

Jade: =^= Oh, that is so wonderful, First Office Tolbin. I thought I 
would have to live in Ten Forward, and I really like my peace when I 
am enjoying a delicious cup of _amaretto_ latte. =^=

Tolbin: :: Giggles :: =^= Sure, Counselor, is there any other 
problem that you have encountered that may need to be addressed 
before we launch? =^=

Jade: =^= Non that I know of at this moment, but knowing my luck, I 
am sure that I will come across something. =^=

Tolbin: =^= Well, I hope not Counselor, we want our ship in perfect 
shape when we leave space dock. =^=

Jade: =^= As I would like for the crew of this _tremendous_ ship to 
be in perfect shape as well. =^=

Tolbin: =^= Well, that is why we have you. I am sure that you will 
do a fine job, after all the Captain only request the best to be 
assigned to his ship. =^=

Jade: =^= Thank you, Sir. Will that be all, I am sorry to cut this 
short, but I am in Ten Forward at the moment about to enjoy my 
_third_ cup of latte', and I have just met Comdr. Ford. We haven't 
yet began to talk, but I am looking forward to getting to know him. 
=^=

Tolbin: =^= Sure, Counselor. _Wait_! Did you say _third_ cup? =^=

Jade: =^= _Yes_, Sir. I love my latte's, the only problem is that 
they are replicated, I wish that I could have a real espresso 
machine. =^=

Tolbin: =^= I _see_ that you do love them. Well, I will let you go 
for now, remember to check your replicators and report back to me, 
and if you come across anything else that might not seem like it is 
working correctly, let me or the Captain know as well. =^=

Jade: =^= Yes, Sir. =^=

Tolbin: =^= Enjoy! Tolbin out. =^=

:: I turn to walk back to the table, and I notice that the crewman 
was still there waiting for the Comdr. to decide what he would 
have. ::

:: I smile at the Comdr. as I sit back down, trying not to be so 
nervous, so that I wouldn't knock my chair over again. ::

OFF: Well, I really try to refrain from writing a novel, and it 
really is hard, so I hope you enjoy reading my post.

Ensign Crystal Jade, Ships Counselor
USS Excalibur, NCC-2997