A Fine Place You Have Here

Posted on Sat Sep 2nd, 2023 @ 10:05pm by Captain Edmund Merrick
Edited on on Sat Sep 2nd, 2023 @ 10:06pm

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Mission: Episode 14 - The Poseidon Adventure
Location: White Stag Pub - Promenade - Poseidon Station
Timeline: MD008 1900 hrs

Edmund needed some time to himself, and a place of refuge as it were. He felt that he had been on the run getting to kow different people from the station and getting to know more of the crew. However he wanted a drink, hopefully somewhere that had a taste of home. He perused the station roster of what was there for ammenities and Edmund's eyes lit up. White Stag Pub. He had gone to a place like that upon Empok Nor, it felt like a piece of home and something he had enjoyed, the camaraderie that was felt there. Would this place be just the same? Oh, he could do with a bit of a pickmeup from the last mission.

Edmund had changed out of the outfit he had worn to the intelligence meet up, for a light grey tee shirt with a light blue longsleeved button up shirt that was not buttoned. Blue jeans, and his pair of comfortable boots completed the ensemble. He caught the turbolift to where the White Stag was located, Level 68. And stepping off he looked around then followed the indicators where the pub was located. He paused at the entrance, just drinking in with his eyes the comfortable feeling and look at the place. It looked homey to him, squaring his shoulders, Edmund walked right in. Upon entering, Edmund stopped short when his eyes landed upon...

"Mickey? What the heck, nice to see your friendly face here. I had no idea you were here" Edmund giving a huge smile.

Taggart had been helping a lot of customers as of late. He loved meeting new people and the fact that the Pioneer had put into the station helped this fact. However, when the newcomer walked in and acted as if he knew him, that threw Mickey for a loop. Like most bartenders he decided to act the part until he could learn more. "Oh that it tis laddy, that it tis. Pull up a stool and tell me what ye want." He smiled broadly and indicated the stool in front of him.

"Tis great to see you, nothing like having a meal at a place like home." Edmund responded, gladly pulling up a stool having a grin as he perched upon the stool. "I would love something recommended by you. The house special, the special of the day, mind you. When I first came in to your place on Empok Nor you just seemed to pluck out of the air the perfect dish for me to eat that day. You managed to find out that I am from New Zealand, and that I loved eating the food you prepared. " he looked at the menu. "I'll have a whisky as well please with some water on the side."

"Ah yes drinkin like the ole folks do. A little whiskey with a waterslide." Mickey smiled as he poured out both drinks. The mention of Empok Nor brought most of it together. No one knew about the Taggart brothers and what they had been up to. It was the reason that they created the bars to begin with. Well this would not be the best time to reveal it all, and Mickey knew it. "As fer food... May I suggest haggis with all the trimmins. It is fresh I made it meself this morn."

Edmund lightly slapped the top of the bar and grinned widely, "Sold, I'll definitely have that, and my mouth is already watering at the thought of it. Recommended dessert my good man?" he was feeling rather jovial with having a sit down here. Edmund rotated his stool slightly to gaze out towards the patrons of Mickey's White Stag pub, just feeling his stress just melt away.

The Stag was filled with patrons. Most of them repeat offenders who patronized Mickey daily. Some of the Pioneer crew had joined the festivities. Mickey rather enjoyed when the place was packed, not only did it mean money but it meant family something Taggart truly loved. He put the order into the computer and then turned back to Edmund. "I would recommend a nice bread puddin fer dessert. Nothing like a little sweet to go with the savory. Now, tell ole Mickey what you have planned fer shore leave."

"Well Mickey, I plan on doing a catch up with a former CO of mine, Commander Cara Letsul, she is now serving on this station as part of the command staff, and then I plan on taking advantage of going down to Aquil and seeing the sights of the place. Its been in my own mind, too long since I've been on a planet for fun. Last planet, it was for work. I am most definitely very interested in splashing around in the water." he paused then remarked to Mickey, "Also that bread pudding sounds great."

"Aye yeah Cara... She be one of me regulars. She is in here more often than I am." Mickey began with a laugh. "I have nae been to Aquil I have not had the time as of yet. Now ye be from the Pioneer. Whereabouts does that ship hail from?" Mickey had heard some about the Pioneer but his brother had discontinued contact some time ago. This did not bode well for their cause.

"She doesn't go where there is foul food being served." Edmund replied, then Mickey's question confused him. "Um you should know this Mickey, Empok Nor is where we are stationed near. Are, are you okay?" the blonde marine's eyes filled with concern. This was not good if the owner of the White Stag was having memory issues.

"Yes of course Empok Nor. Sorry just a brain worm as it were. But I am fine thanks fer asking. Been real busy over here. Just tryin ta keep everyone happy. So the Trivas System is quite a ways from here. What brings you lot out dis far." Taggart still fished for information. However, he remembered enough from his brother to get by, at least for the moment.

"Two fold reasons, It is the Marine birthday ball sometime soon and also I guess they decided to come there for a change of pace. I don't mind though. It is beautiful, and the planet below has a good place to visit." Edmund remarked.

"Yes this station is definitely one fer the ole record books. I do recommend gettin down to Aquil, take a swim, an see the underwater cities. Worth the trip so I have heard. Ere's ta old friends." Mickey raised his glass with a smile.

Edmund gave happy nod and raised his own glass as well. "I wholly agree with you on that. And I do plan on getting down to the planet. Thank you for the recommendation. And now for some delicious food for me to dine on." Edmund added. "And the bread pudding." another twinkle in his eyes. "I can feel my stomach protesting that I've been very neglectful of it."

"Comin right up..." Mickey said with a smile happy to have a reason to leave the man and head to prepare the food. This was the first time but Mickey Taggart could feel that he would have to explain what was going on with his brother and soon.

A Joint Post By

Captain Edmund Merrick
XO of the Cure
USS Pioneer

Mickey Taggart
Owner of the White Stag Pub
Poseidon Station

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