USS Manticore, 01/06/25, 10:00 PM ET

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USS Manticore - Mondays 10 ET - Command Staff: (CO) Captain McFly, (XO) Kansas Kenickie

Between 1/6/2025 9:07 PM and 1/6/2025 10:11 PM

Alright, I believe everyone is here. Let's get started.

U.S.S. MANTICORE BRIEFING #1303 STARDATE 52501.06

The crew is taking a team building exercise disguised as a vacation at Disney World! A full planet theme park and resort. The crew tries to enjoy themselves as they begin their mandatory fun.

9:08 PM

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((Oh and TBS was an hour and we're about to get on the jungle cruise ride))

Well there's an hour I'll never get back.

9:09 PM

# THE CREW NEARS THE FRONT OF THE LINE; NOT ONE OF THE CAST MEMBERS HAS STOPPED SMILING SINCE THEY ARRIVED

Looks like we're next to get on, these queues man. (edited)

Could've done this without a wait in a holodeck.

::Looks at the cast members, blinks:: why is everyone so... happy

I didn't realize the lines would be this long

::nods:: This is the happiest place in the galaxy... at least that's what the pamphlets said.

I think these people are broken, or perhaps have not seen the horrors of the war.

::gathers every one in the party into lines for the boat::

:: This place turned into a nightmare for Erich ::

::reading the section on lines in the guidebook on his padd::

::corralled into place for the boat, waving back at some little girls waving at her::

::on tip-toes:: It's been a while since I've been on a real boat

::in line:: What an hour...

Can everyone hear that?

I doubt this is a real boat.

:: Looks around as he lines up ::

I hear lapping water and screaming kids.

:: applies Commander Bren's ideas to his own Design on his Workstation......still working when he should be on Vacation on the Disney World ::

9:13 PM

# THE NEXT BOAT ARRIVES WITH THE "CAPTAIN" GREETING EVERYONE OVER THE LOUD SPEAKER; THEY TOO ARE SMILING BUT ALSO TELLING RATHER BAD DAD JOKES

Oof.

oh dear

::looking at the boat::

:: Sighs as he listens to the bad dad jokes ::

I think the ship to Stovokor is built better than this.

::looks up at Bren:: I'll swim out a little ways and see if I can find him. I'll be back in a minute.

"You know making a boat out of stone would be a hardship." (edited)

:: A fine time for his mind to be free, but freedom has a cost ::

::continues reading guidebook, trying to tune out the jokes::

:: Looks at Faldek, sighs at his joke ::

::looks at Faldek::

9:15 PM

If you were any other man, I would smack you in the back of the head.

You'd still die horribly.

A warrior's death.

Sure thing, Kelp ::Waits patiently for a few minutes...:: (edited)

Fair enough.

::sips his raktajino::

:: Shakes his head ::

::points to the no food or beverages sign::

you'd have to get through me to get him down

::tosses it in the trash:: I'll get another one later.

9:17 PM

# IT'S A SMALL BOAT WITH A CANOPY; THE CREW BOARDS THE SMALL VESSEL WHICH DOESN'T EVEN ROCK AS PEOPLE STEP INSIDE; THE RIDE'S CAPTAIN APPEARS OVERLY EXCITED ABOUT EVERYONE ON BOARD; THE RIDE STARTS TO MOVE AND THE CREW IS OFF DOWN THE "RIVER"

::: arrives on the beach resort area with her gear and surfboard looking at the wide touristy beach and perfect weather ::

::Climbs in and takes a seat in the back::

::Stares off into the distance where Kelp went::

::releases a burp worthy of Sanchez:: Qapla!

::sits in the front::

::turns off the guidebook PADD and looks around as they move down the river::

::steps onto the boat and takes a seat on the port side, near the middle: The boat's not a rockin'.

And also pardon me... ::cheeky Klingon grin::

::swims quickly through the water like a bullet; she uses her bio sonar to locate Backpfiefengesicht but finds nothing; she turns back around and heads back to Bren::

:: Sits down near Faldek :: This boat is rather... cramped..

Indeed it is...

Yes.

::sitting on the other side of Faldek:: Indeed.

::Snuggles up next to McFly since everyone is in front of them::

I think there is more room in an escape pod. But it will have to do. (edited)

Why don't the lions play cards on the jungle tour? Too many cheetahs! ::she says laughing to her own joke::

Ow, my foot.

Yep, someone is going to die.

::reaches for what would have been his mek'leth after the joke is told::

These jokes.... :: Shakes his head ::

You wouldn't get a good joke.

::realizes he doesn't have it and just remains calm::

::runs her fingers through the water:: Mm, warm.

:: With the others, trying to concentrate ::

If you look to the left you'll see toucans playing their favorite game of beak wrestling. The only drawback is, only 2... can play! ::laughs::

Your mom probably wouldn't get it either.

:: suns herself on the beach while listening to the waves....unaware of the search for the Manticore Cetacean Crewmember ::

:: Eyes Faldek::

::polite chuckle::

Before this job I worked in an orange juice factory. Got canned!... Couldn't concentrate!... They put the squeeze on me too! ::laughs::

::looks over to KK; whispers:: Maybe this was a bad idea.

::Smirks:: This is horrorable

(someone did their homework....)

Oh "Captain" are these real, holograms or animatronic?

::looks at the Captain of the boat::

::looks out at the water, we haven't even set off yet::

:: Shuts his eyes for a moment ::

::swims up to Bren:: I couldn't find him. If you want, we could go out together. Maybe the two of us could find him.

it has to get better ::nods in hope::

::grunts::

:: studies Commander Bren Faliver's unique power coupling devices on his invention... he has questions ::

We can sure try, though... it goes without saying I'm not as strong a swimmer as you ::smiles::

9:25 PM

::Starts swimmin'::

Oh all of our animals in the jungle are entirely real. They're all ferocious and dangerous. ::as she warns the crew she brings up a clearly fake rubber snake to her throat and pretends of be terrified::

If you'd like, you can grab on to my top fin and I can swim both of us out there.

Wow.

::scoffs at the fake danger::

oh my

:: Raises an eyebrow::

Oh! That's probably going to be the fastest, if you don't mind

Save her Thomas!

::Tries to firmly, bu gingerly, hold onto the fin::

::Whispers:: Can I kill her?

I'm kiddin! It's just a rubber snake! ::she starts laughing histerically:: You should have seen the look on your faces!

::turns and looks at KK and McFly, mouthing:: You are gonna get it when we get home...

Child on boat> :: starts crying in fright ::

Maybe

::Smiles::

:: Shakes head ::

I love maybe's... it gives me peep

Mom of child on board> :: offers child a Disney Lolipop and that does the trick ..the child quiets ::

::Swims out fast into the open water::

*Pep

:: notes lifeguards.....who are....perfect...almost too perfect ::

::looks at the Boat Captain:: You know I woke up laughing this morning.

::points to an animatronic boa constrictor in the trees on the shore:: Speaking of which, if you look to your right you'll see an amazon boa constrictor. They can eat up to 500 pounds per sitting. ::side eyes the crew:: I find that hard to swallow.

((I imagine Bren's face being a watery version of these ))

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::Boat Captain:: I must have slept funny.

hmm

::glares at Pilot::

not you too

(w) Maybe we should have went to the small-world island

:: Looks at Faldek :: (w) I may jump overboard...

Can you swim?

:: Eyes Faldek :: You know I can...

::looks at Faldek and Annika:: What? I am just giving back.

::barely laughs at Pilots joke; clears her throat:: Ladies and gentlemen, we've almost arrives for the 8th wonder of the world. Wait for it... wait for it... That backside of water!!!

9:32 PM

# THE BOAT DRIVE BEHIND A SMALL WATERFALL

::looks at the waterfall::

:: Looks at the waterfall ::

::looks at the waterfall::

:: The sounds of the water does help, so perhaps some sound when he gets back ::

I wonder of there's buried treasure back here.

::to Faldek:: Take a picture, before its mist..

::takes a holopic::

:: takes her surfboard out for a swim/paddle ::

(m) I killed someone at a water fall once... it was satisfying

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9:33 PM

# THE BOAT REACHES THE END OF THE TOUR

Oh, that was quick.

the line was longer than the ride

That was quick...

We waited an hour for that.

Well folks, you were all outstanding today. Now I need you all out, standing on the dock. That means get off my boat! ::laughs:: I'm only serious.

That's often the case. ::gets off the boat once the people next to her gets off:: Thanks.

This ride gets no stars.

::looks at the Captain of the boat:: (in Klingonese) 0/10 would not recommend.

9:35 PM

# THE CREW DISEMBARKS ON WHAT'S MADE TO LOOK LIKE A SMALL PIER

:: Stands up and gets off the boat ::

Is this where we started?

I think so?

Child> Can we do that again Mom????

It all looks the same to me.

:::Climbs out of the boat:: That was fun

::stands up and exits the boat:: Do all the rides have..."humorous"... commentary?

As long as we're not going to get robbed at the end.

:: Looks to Tevek :: I should hope not..

That was not humorous.

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I concur ::to Beran:: I concur wholeheartedly.

I'd rather get painsticked by 20 burly Klingons.

::nods to Faldek:: Fair enough, Commander.

I think I may have a pain stick...

# IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE A SMALL TEAR ROLL DOWN THE JUNGLE CRUISE CAPTAIN'S CHEEK; SHE CONTINUES LOOKING FORWARD AS IF THERE WERE PEOPLE STILL IN THE BOAT; SHE SMILES AND LOOKS FORWARD WITHOUT ANY CONSIDERATION OF THE CREW THAT JUST LEFT

:: paddles her board out a while and looks around at the goings on ::

9:38 PM

# SOME OF THE OTHER ATTENDANTS NOTICE HER AND CLEARS THE BOAT TO CONTINUE THROUGH LIKE IT'S GOING TO BE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT OUTTING; SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE EXIT AND ENTRANCT POINTS, THE BOAT IS TAKEN AWAY BEHIND SOME TREES; ANOTHER BOAT WITH A DIFFERENT CAPTAIN TAKES ITS PLACE

::Squeezes Kelp's fin to suggest stopping a moment::

::slows down:: Are you alright commander?

::looks Faldek:: How are you liking your suite?

(w) Are all the people strange here?

Well, that was... what was that?

Yes. Quite.

I'm fine, but... where are we going? Shore is getting a bit distant

I unpacked and changed. Haven't spent much time there, but it looks nice.

I mean, I was told they're happy. I guess this is what happy looks like? ::shrugs::

::nods:: Fair enough. Its shelter.

I don't know how "happy" I'd be if I had to keep repeating the same corny dad jokes, but it is what it is, I guess.

::looks at the guidebook PADD to see if there are any quieter rides::

::looks behind her:: Oh I guess I did go a smidge far. ::looks around at her surroundings:: Did he really swim this far out? He's going to get in so much trouble out here.

::spies a big rollercoaster out there in the park:: Maybe we should do one of those...

That sounds fun.

Was this the way he went? Or are you following a trail of some kind...? I really hope he's waiting for us back at the shore, though I don't think he'd get past us with all this clear water

::looks at Thomas:: Mr Thomas, you are doing fine as well, I would imagine?

9:44 PM

# SOMEWHERE IN THE DISTANCE A MEET AND GREET IS HAPPENING WITH A CLASSIC DISNEY ANIMAL CHARACTER; THE CHARACTER BEGINS CONVULSING AND COLLAPSES SCARING THE SMALL CHILD ABOUT TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH IT; IMMEDIATELY THE HANDLERS HIDE THE SITUATION AND ARE ABLE TO REMOVE THE CHARACTER WITHOUT PEOPLE PAYING MUCH ATTENTION; THE CHARACTER IS THEN REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE AND THE PATRONS ARE HAPPY

::looks at the rollercoaster and raises an eyebrow::

:: Nods to E.J. :: Aside from those jokes, I am fine.

:: paddles a bit more noting the absence of surf....and begins to think renting a board was a waste of credits ::

Yeah, the jokes... as long as there is booze, I am fine.

::frowns:: That was odd

Yeah I'm up for a coaster

::sees a small commotion in the distance::

::nods:: Sounds good to me.

::looks towards the commotion:: Long line?

:: Raises an eyebrow, also noting the commotion in the distance ::

Perhaps ::sounding very Vulcan::

((You can take the team off of a mission, but you can't take the mission off the team))

I don't know, to be honest. When he gets into one of his moods he likes to ignore all warnings and pretend like he's in charge.

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:: notes the water is ridiculously clear....some tropical fish are present minding their own business ::

::Scans the horizon, knowing it's probably futile:: Aghh, he's being a bit of a cloaca.

Tevek, see if there's a way to skip the line.

I don't know what that is but yeah he is.

Think of it as a research assignment.

::pulls out a padd with a room service menu, glancing at it, perusing if you will::

OK, where could he have gone? Would he just do acrobatics in open water? Gone somewhere deep? Hide? Do you know how he behaves in these situations?

:: paddles her board and notes someone talking to a dolphin....now that is a lucky guy she thinks ....unaware it is Bren Faliver and Lt. Kelp ::

That'd be nice.

Yes, Commander. ::starts reviewing guidebook PADD for a way to skip the lines::

Typically he's splash around but we usually don't have this much water to swim in. He might have just kept swimming without realizing how far he'd gone like we just did.

We can pretend one of you is injured.

The only thing injured is our ears and minds.

Well Kansas is mentally unstable ::wry grin::

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::Rolls his eyes ::

::looks at Faldek:: For the love of Kahless.

I am more stable then you

I just realized I hear sounds of birds and squirrels but I haven't seen one yet.

::looks around, not seeing any wildlife::

::looks at back at his menu:: Oooo, they have gagh...

Hm, true.

is anything here real ::Shakes a tree::

::looks at Kansas:: Don't shake that! It looks expensive.

:: paddles over to Bren Faliver :: You doing okay sir....you are awfully far out for a swimmer?

:: Raises an eyebrow, watching Kansas ::

See, what did I say.

::huge smile on her face:: Please don't shake the fauna

why?

::reading off guidebook PADD:: Apparently there is something called a "lightning lane" ticket that would allow us to have shprter lines...but it seems we would have had to purchase it with our initial tickets to the park. I am surprised Starfleet did not think to purchase them for us. For a better "team building" experience.

::shakes his head when she says "why?"::

Bloody hell. Good work Tevek.

:: wearing a resort wetsuit while paddling the Disney World Surfboard ::

::shuffles towards to KK:: Kansas, let's not off the locals or help...

::starts heading off towards the path he thinks leads to one of the big loop-de-loop rollercoasters in the distance::

::walks up to a stand and orders a dole whip; the attendant hands him a cup with a frozen yellow treat; he smells it then takes a lick and immediately spits it out; he takes the cup back to the attendant:: Excuse me, this tastes like rotted fish

::stops::

:: Looks over towards the Captain ::

Rotted fish, now you're speaking my language.

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::watching the Captain's interaction with the attendant, raises eyebrow:: Fascinating..

Oh I'm so sorry, we've been having some trouble with our replicators ::immediately takes it back goes into a back room where Matt can hear pounding on something metallic; he brings it back out:: There you go, sir. Should be fine now.

:::Fake smile:: It's ok, we can hit up another vendor

::tries it again; looks at the attendant weird:: It's perfect, thank you.

::to Kansas:: Are you going to shake any more trees?

yes

::Comes to reality and his eyes focus: Oh! Hello Paddleboarder. I am looking for a lost companion, with a colleague here

::to Kansas:: why?

why not?

((LOL))

Maybe we should look a little deeper. What do you think?

::Kansas:: Cause I don't want them to arrest you or something else.

I am sure you can take on a tree?

Can we go to the big loopy coaster now?

Well, I can hold my breath for the 45 seconds required for the fitness exam, and not much more...

::KK:: I am going to tell Matt.

Unless we go back to shore and find a rebreather?

::Following Faldek::: we are coming

::following::

go ahead and tell him ::To EJ::: He doesn't control me

Sure, let's do the coaster.

:: looks to Kelp :: Oh wow......a CetOPs Universal Translator.....!!!! Hello....

::follows Faldek to the rollercoaster::

:: Follows the group ::

Hello ma'am.

::follows Tevek and Faldek::

::tried:: You're right. I just don't want their security folks to mess with us.

::to Bren:: Well you just hold on and squeeze when you need to go back up

(w) No worries I am armed

Ok, can do

:: paddles over to Bren a bit closer :: I am Lt JG Sierra Robinson...Starfleet...just enjoying a vacation...who are you looking for?

::taken a back:: (w) I thought they said no weapons!

::looks at KK and mouths "Who isn't?"::

(w) when am I not?

Be right back ma'am. ::dives under water with Bren holding on; she dives under the water and goes down deep::

oh wow....

( afk folks )

::Starts to answer Sierra and manages to shut his mouth as he's pulled underwater::

::uses her sonar and latches onto something; she swims down faster and deeper until she comes across a large pipe sucking in all kinds of debris and gasp sea life::

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Well hopefully now everyone is able to see some of the weirdness I have planned here.

10:04 PM

KK, komments?

oh I love the boat ride!!

10:05 PM

other then that to arms

I enjoy the crew hang-out-ness and the room service.

Let's not leave the people with no arms out of the equation.

TBS will be about 30 mins. Those at the park can be getting on the coaster while Bren and Kelp have just discovered something interesting.

I have a real headache

Questions or comments?

This planet makes me feel uneasy... and what happened to our boat captain!?

10:06 PM

I know, stay tuned

I assume she's about to be re-educated.

Gasp

Or disassembled.

maybe we should have went back to New Las Vages

What's wrong with Old Las Vegas?

Too clean

Gambling and the food.

10:08 PM

Mmm mmm

I'm not sure we wanna wander around a nuclear wasteland.

Sorry I was not as interactive as I wanted

Yeah... I mean the Vegas strip is kinda OK, but the rest of the Nevada desert is pretty rough... lots of Raiders and Fiends

Alright, well if nothing else then zippity doo da zippity DISMISSED!!!

All hail the Romulan Star Empire!

Talsvar Kardassu!

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