From: Peter Aspinall (writing_rules_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Aug 15 2008 - 05:39:06 PDT
“Preparations for gallivanting.” (cont’d “Normality?”) Location: USS STONEHENGE Scene: Bridge-> Captain’s ready room. Stardate: [2.8]0815.1339 As Maddie vanished off the viewscreen several of the bridge officers turned to Peter but he was no wiser than the rest of them; for all of 3 seconds anyway. His still shaky telepathic and empathic abilities picked up a surge of irritation from a familiar source and Peter realised he had to get down to the surface and speak with Maddie, soon. As the STONEHENGE settled in to orbit Peter stepped through to Rharn’s ready room. “We’ve entered orbit Captain.” He said from just inside the doorway. Rharn waited and looked up once the door had closed, once more casting the room in to dull light. “Thank you Peter, people can begin transporting down for shore leave.” Peter turned to leave but Rharn stopped him, “I had a conversation with Matthew earlier, he seems to be trying his own mind reading tricks.” Peter’s curiosity was peaked and he moved closer to the Captain’s desk. “He seems to think there was something you wanted to ask me but wouldn’t, he even went so far as to ask me himself.” Peter’s mouth was open but he just couldn’t say anything. “So assuming he is correct, permission granted Commander, Captain Zanders will know our location if we are abscent on your return.” Peter was a confusion of emotions, relief that he could do what he had been thinking of recently, annoyance with his husband for doing this, but also a surge of the love he felt for him for the very same reason. “Thank you Captain.” Rharn nodded although in the dim light Peter more caught a sense of movement then saw the actual nod. “Good luck with your trip Peter.” Location: E4 Scene: Maddie’s office The interior of Maddie’s office seemed a far stretch from that of Rharn’s, it was well light and light and airy, an impression probably helped by the massive smile on it’s occupants face as Peter stepped in. “Peter, it’s so good to see you again.” She said as she rose to give her blood brother a hug. “And you Maddie, how are the family?” he smiled back as he hugged her, and added in a whisper, “It’s Kat isn’t it?” as he hugged her close. “They are all well thank you, they will be delighted to see you.” Was Maddie’s reply as she pulled out of the hug with a slight nod and look. “Well I am afraid I won’t be around for long Mad’s, there’s something I need to go and do.” Said Peter, a note of apology in his voice as he sat down. “Oh?” Asked Maddie as she sat forwards. “I won’t go in to details but something happened on our last mission that affected everyone, the telepaths had it particularly bad, and I just haven’t got the control I used to have; so I am going to find help.” “You do recall I am a pylora I assume?” Smiled Maddie. “I do Mads, I have something specific in mind. Thank you for the offer though; I shall go and spend some time with my children and then take my leave I think.” “Will you be gone long?” Asked Mads, perhaps as worried as he was about the amount of time he was getting to spend with the kids recently. “Not long, it’s only a few days away on the ULYSSES and I am hoping my business won’t take long.” “Go spend time with your children then Peter, and when you get back we better have time to catch up properly.” “I shall make time Maddie.” Said Peter as he stood and leaned over to kiss Maddie on the cheek.” Location: USS STONEHENGE Scene: Aspinall quarters. Peter sat cross legged on the floor with the twins in front of him, the scattered pile of bricks and the twins mirth evidence that they had been knocking down towers Peter had build for them. Jackie lay on the floor nearby, her tongue sticking out of the corner of her mouth as she coloured something in one of her many books. When Matthew stepped in to the room properly the twins smiled up at him making his heart leap and Benham pointed to him, “Da!” As Matthew scooped him up Jackie hopped up and ran to hug him, Boone lifting his arms to Peter, clearly also wanting to take part. Peter lifted his son up as he too stood and moved to greet his husband. A peck on the lips and a smile were quickly followed by words, “You are an interfering so and so aren’t you?” Smiled Peter, his tone of voice clearly telling Matthew he was in no way upset. “I was right then?.” Smiled Matthew as Benham grabbed at his hair. “Yes, I shall leave once the children are in bed, I am going to try and find the Batamet.” “You mean you are leaving me with this collection of trouble?” Laughed Matthew as he ruffled Jackie’s hair. “I am not trouble!!” Protested Jackie. “No you’re not are you, you’re a princess.” Smiled Matthew. “Yep !” Affirmed Jackie, promptly throwing herself back on the floor and to her colouring book in a manner far from regal. As Matthew and Peter chuckled they moved to sit down with the twins. “Matthew, I have something to ask you, and you won’t like it.” Said Peter quietly. “Oh?” Asked Matthew, a little worried about what his husband might be about to ask. “The officer those ships are here looking for? It’s Kat.” Matthew’s jaw firmed out, “I know what you want to ask now, if I find her and it’s doable without getting anyone here in to trouble then it will be done, but I won’t risk the ship or any of my officers to do it.” “Thank you Matthew, and I wouldn’t want you to risk anything but if it can be done...” Whispered Peter. “Then it will be, now lets spend some time together as a family before you go off gallivanting shall we?” Smiled Matthew pulling Peter close. NRPG: Yes Peter will be leaving the ship for a little while but don’t worry we still have Matthew to play with, I shall also be sending Lara and baby Hex whom I haven’t used in a while to Starbase 9, close to GATEWAY but not actually there. Its R&R now so lets see some more posts people, if you have any ideas that you aren’t sure about I am happy to go over them before you write. As some of you at least know I will be off to America on the 24th of this month for a fortnight, I should still be reachable by NRPG but do not expect any posts from me for that period. Margie: While I am writing I shall add this, can you sort out a pair of instructors for our new cadet? Peter Aspinall USS STONEHENGE Webmaster FRPG Council Chairperson The voices of... Cmdr Peter Aspinall ExO USS STONEHENGE Lt Cmdr H. H. Drake ILO GS2 Lt Heath Carr ACTi Starfleet Academy Adm Arto Halle COO Starfleet Command Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com From HyperNews_at_youth.net
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