The White Stag Bar

Posted on Mon May 28th, 2018 @ 9:50pm by Commodore Domingo Martinez & Lieutenant Commander Gabriel Sharpe

987 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: [USS Ottawa] S1, E2: Empok Nor
Location: The White Stag Bar - Empok Nor
Timeline: 05/24/2394, 2100 Hrs

The USS Ottawa had finally arrived at Empok Nor. Dom had told Gabe, that once they got to the station, he would buy him a drink. Dom wanted to check out a bar called the white stag, he heard about it from Captain Malbrooke of the USS Pioneer, they were going to meet there in a few days. He wanted to get a feel of the land, before his meeting.

The pair chatted as the doors opened and they stepped inside. Gabe took a look around and gave a thumbs up.

"Now this is more my kinda place." He said, Looking at the statue of a white stag just inside the door. He ran his hand across the stag's back, then gave it a quick tap.

"That's real Regilian mable too... nice."

"I'm buying, lets head to the bar." Suggested Dom, as both men headed towards the bar.

"Now those are among my favourite words Dom, me lad." Gabe replied, over exaggerating his accent.

The bartender asked what they would have, Dom ordered a clouded Guinness. He waited to see what Gabe was going to order, as he took a seat at the bar. The night was young, and the trouble they could get into was just starting!

"I'll have a bitter and a shot... no double shot of Aldebaran Whiskey." The barman nodded a poured both of their drinks. With a nod of thanks Gabe took the Aldebaran Whiskey, "Ah... Green he said before downing the drink, setting it back on the bar before grabbing his other drink.

"Waited six months ta get my hand on that stuff, never fails to impress. So, we got a table or we gonna prop the bar up?" He asked.

"Lets get a table." Suggested Dom, as he heard the music playing loudly. Inside the lounge area, the night life on this station was very impressive, and he was happy to see that Gabe was having a great time. A man like him deserved it.

"How about over there?" Gabe asked after a quick look around the room, his mind running through all the data as he went.

Music being played at roughly 80 to 90 decibels from 4 corner speakers. Empty booth on rear bulkhead, 20 feet from nearest sound source.

"How about that booth on the back wall, Far enough away from the music to be able to hear but not have to shout over and gives a good view of the room."

"Not a bad location, I must say, I really like it." Said Dom, as he took a seat. And took the feel and vibe of the White Stag. Dom could not help, but smile. It was a guys night out, and Dom was making the most of it.

Gabe sat down and placed his drink on the table, taking another look around the room. A shiver ran down his spine, memories of Starbase 205 running through his head. It had been a room much like this that he'd been unable to save. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, taking a sip of his drink to try to cover the motion.

"Odd as it may sound from me, it's good to get a chance to actually relax for a change." Gabe said, leaning back in his seat.

"Don't get to comfy yet, after this small stop, we are relaxing in style my friend, next stop Risa." Said Dom, as he raised his drink and took a big sip.

"I'm guessing a holosuite Risa. I mean I'm good, but not good enough ta get us from here ta Risa and back without anyone noticin'." Gabe replied, also taking a drink, "Also, weren't we were called here for a reason, whatever the heck that is.

"That's why we have a QSD and a the mad engineer, to get us to Risa! Time to party and relax. The crew deserves a small getaway. After rescuing Colonel Sheppard, and the hell they have been through for the last nine years. I will deal with Starfleet, you keep your focus on recharging the QSD, the ship should be recharged and ready to engage that drive." Said Harry, with a grin on his face.

"64 light years from here ta Risa, 15 light years per 3 minutes at Slipstream speeds. It'll take us roughly 13 minutes ta get ta Risa... Yeah Slipstream really is that fast, hence why the Benamite crystals tend to burn out after 16 hours." Gabe said, setting his glass on the table, "I had the Crystals swapped over just after we got here so that's no problem."

"Okay that's enough math for one night." Said Dom, as he slammed down his clouded Guinness, and motioned for the bartender, to give him another. He slapped his arm on the back of Gabe, thought we came here to get away from work! Suggested Dom with a large grin on his face.

"Fine by me, I'm mostly just here to drink and relax. Need ta get some sleep at some point too. I'm coming close ta my limit." Gabe replied, as matter of fact as he could, "Almost slept in my workshop again, but figured I'd go ta the Bridge instead."

"Your limit?" Asked Dom, in a playful manner. Since when did Gabe decided to be responsible. Damn getting older was really changing these two officers, was it for the best? Dom was not sure. He missed their more rebellious youthful years. Dom took a big drink. He was still not sure, if Gabe was playing a joke on him.

"I'm good Dom, but I haven't slept in 38 hours, I ain't that good." He said with a smile, Even I need ta sleep every now and then ya know."

"Let's get out of here then," Dom said. He quickly slammed down his clouded Guinness, and walked with Gabe. He could not believe his chief engineer had no slept in 38 hours.

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