Mathias Bachelor party

Posted on Wed Oct 12th, 2022 @ 7:09pm by Lieutenant Commander Liam Reynolds & Commander Peter Horn & Commodore Keiben Haistro & Lieutenant Commander Junjie Han

1,893 words; about a 9 minute read

Mission: Episode 5 - Objects In Motion
Location: DS21
Timeline: Day before wedding

ON

It was time, Hamish had sent out the invitations for the stag party. He didn't know who was going to make it or even arrive first. Niska's bar, the one which had the marvelous concocted drinks, the recipe's made by the owner herself. Music was playing, and the atmosphere was great. Hamish was concerned though as Mathias the guest of honor, hadn't shown up as of yet. He sat at a table, sipping at a drink, and waited. There were a few other crew members he had invited, this included Kevin Bacon.

The other crew started to trickle in, several that Mathias had befriended. Hamish greeted them, and directed them to the bar and also things to eat.

Mathias finally came in and gave his cousin a smile. "Well, well what have we here? You are a sly one aren't you."

"What I couldn't have a party for you? You are going to be married tomorrow." Hamish responded with an impish smile.

"Ahhhhh," Niska said practically floating over the floor effortlessly in her purple and silver dress cut in all the right places. "You are the guest of honour. Niska better get you a drink. What will it be handsome?"

"I've heard tell, Niska, that you can figure out a drink for the person you meet. And knowing what they would like." Mathias giving a bit of a smile. "Do you happen to have Blueberry wine?" the XO of the Merlin asked, "Or would you recommend something else instead."

Niska looked at him. There was something almost ethereal about the man. And she had seen a lot of men. "I have uttaberry wine and blueberry syrup. Coupled with a dash of my aquil liquer I think we could have something as blue as your eyes and might appease your tastebuds. Dare to try it?"

Mathias gave a bit of a smile, "That sounds perfect, and I'll try it most definitely."

Oakham had been in the bar for some time having gotten the time wrong. Ship board time being slightly different to station time evidently. He had started to drink something that the green skinned Orion host had handed him. It was fruity and seemingly more a child's drink until it hit the back of the throat. He was now five glasses in and not necessarily in control of his faculties at this point.
"Mathiatis.... Mathialalis, congratulations" his words slurred. "Shhhh... I think she's versing real alcohollical... stuff!"

Mathias laughed, "She does serve rather good beverages. I am glad that you are here, my friend." clapping a hand upon Oakham's shoulder.

Kevin wandered in a bit late as his shift ran a little over due to some unexpected details that had arrived at the last moment. He looked around and saw just about with a drink in their hand and went to the bar. Might I get a suntory whiskey neat please. " As he received his drink and started to mill about the room.

Hamish wondered if Jack MacGuyver would be arriving as well.

Zirvell inched in, not quite sure if the invitation had been sent to the correct person. He barely knew the XO, barely exchanged a few words, was he really supposed to be at this... stag? This confused him even further, not having heard of this Human custom before. "Am I supposed to be here?" he asked uncertainly.

Liam walked in and caught the tail end of the Cardassian's words. "The more the merrier my friend. The more the merrier. Come on don't be shy," the part Betazoid said.

"Liam," the green skinned host smiled. She adorned his cheek with a quick kiss.

"Cousin," Liam grinned. "This looks a good shindig,"

"You sound surprised. The usual?"

He nodded and then she locked eyes with the other alien. "And for you cookie?"

The Cardassian shook his head as he watched the exchange. Alien family members was something he was used to, having two Human siblings and a variety of Human cousins as well. But... "No I don't really have need for a cookie," he answered, as he tried not to stare at the green skinned beauty. "Do you have uhm....tea?"

Hamish came up and clapped Zirvell on the shoulder. "Glad you came" the Science officer greeting him, "And Commander Reynolds thank you for coming." Hamish pleased as all get out.

Mathias went around to shake the people's hands who were arriving.

"Oh you are delicious," Niska said smiling at the Cardassian while Liam shook the hand of the other human. "I only serve long island in here but let me get you a nice tall glass."

"Thank you for the invite. Its not often I get to a stag do and I really enjoyed Mathias and Caroline's company the other night," he said honestly.

Zirvell offered a shy smile at the compliment, not used to any kind of female attention at all. "What is a stag?" he asked genuinely as he looked from one to the other, "it's an Earth animal, right? What has that got to do with this gathering?" Despite being raised by a Human single parent, never having had a female role model in his life other than his adopted sister who was the same age, he had no concept towards Human couplings. Nothing outside a medical scope of things.

Mathias was loving the taste of the drink Niska provided, it was delicious. "Thank you." raising his glass to her, then turned to Oakham. "How have you been doing?"

Oakham's eyes had started to glaze over, a goofy smile sitting on his lips as he looked at the man before him unable to fully understand what had just been said to him. Instead he went to stand as he waved at the man, intend on hugging him but lost his footing entirely and landed with a thud on his backside after sliding off the bar stool.

Hamish answered Zirvell's question. "This is a bit of a slang term. Going somewhere without a partner. I've not quite gotten all of the meaning from it but that's the basis."

"And what if one doesn't have a partner?" the Cardassian asked curiously, "or is that not the intent of this gathering?" He glanced around, looking back at the XO. "I really want to learn more of these special customs, I seem to have missed something while going to school."

Mathias had been slightly distracted, and realized he hadn't helped Oakum up from the floor. "Sorry." giving a steadying hand and also giving the man a one armed embrace. "I am glad you came though."

"I slipped!" the young Bajoran started laughing as he tried to stand again with the aid of Hamish. "I'm sorry, making a fool of myself and stopping the festivities! How do you know Mathiathias?"

"Its my cousin's stag do, shall we continue the festivities?" then turned his attention to Niska. "Many thanks for allowing this celebration."

Mathias as he kept company with Oakum, he wondered who else Hamish had invited. Was Draxx invited?

The Bajoran was running late. A sudden night of freedom from nappies and crying was being used up to the max. He’d already stopped for a sandwich and been dragged into a dance class. Melody would have laughed at the old lady insist he waltz with her. But now he was here.

“Hey man,” he said to Mathias. “If you want to get wild and can do a four step to old gramophone music I know just the place. Though here looks good too.”

Kevin sat at the bar and polished off his second tankard of ale, He was feeling the stress of the day melting away from his shoulders and was getting into a good and relaxed mood and was having a blast just watching what was going on around him and generally enjoying himself.

Mathias looked over towards where Kevin was drinking then called out towards the man. "Hey Kevin, shall we shake things up here and do a little dance? Shall we get a little bit. Foot Loose?" he then looked at Draxx. "What do you think, lets dance."

Hamish was standing next to Oakham, keeping him from falling again. "I don't know if he's up for any dancing." nodding towards the bajoran he was next too.

Then Hamish called out, "Lets play the music Footloose!" giving a grin.

Draxx nodded and helped Hamish gently guide the other man to a sitting position. "Your still not my favourite person," he told Hamish, "But stag dos are far and in-between. And my daughter's happiness means more to me than being mad at you. Well permantly mad at you." He didn't add that Melody had embarked on a campaign of insisting he forgive Hamish and move forward.

"Go on and dance, I'll look after him," Zirvell offered, nodded slowly towards the Bajoran, "I'll make sure he gets home after the party."

The ales had gotten Kevin relaxed, he jumped up on his feet and followed after the group because it sounded fun and he wanted to do more than just drink the night away.

Hamish gave a nod towards Zirvell. "Thanks and I'll come spell you off if you want to get into the festivities." with a wave he went to get on the floor with Draxx and Kevin as well as Mathias.

The music soared and Hamish tried to match steps with Mathias but was noticing that he couldn't hold a candle to Draxx and the others. But he was getting into the fun. He left off though to get back to Oakham. "How is he doing?"

"So far gone, it's probably best if I get him home or uhm, maybe sickbay." Neutral space was probably best, so not to give the wrong impression. Zirvell smiled. "I may need some help, though I can probably carry him. Go on, you seemed like you had fun."

Kevin stood at the edge of the dance floor and closed his eyes and started to 'feel' the music. He started off slow and built up to the beat of the tune playing, starting with a simple shuffle step and then adding slide steps. He was moving across the dance floor and grabbed ahold of the support pillar and used it to swing around and go into a knee slide. He jumped up from the knee slide and did a back flip and stuck the landing as he finished up the routine.

There was a bit of applause from others who were at Niska's.

Mathias gave Kevin a clap on the shoulder, "That was some mighty fine dancing!" then looked over towards where Oakham was at with Zirvell. "I think yes he does need to get to his quarters."

Hamish looked at Draxx, "I do know I am not your favorite person and I don't blame you one bit." he said quietly.

"Yes sir," the young Cardassian answered as he hoisted the wasted Bajoran up to his feet, drawing his arm across his shoulder to keep him up. "Alright, let's get you home."


OFF:

Niska O'Trei
Owner of the Ferryman
NPC Mel

Ricardo Draxx
NPC Mel

Lieutenant JG Kevin Bacon
Intelligence Office DS 21
NPC Junjie

Lieutenant j.g. Zirvell Khen
Senior Nurse
USS Merlin
pnpc Peter/Seklar

LT Commander Mathias McPhee
Executive Officer
USS Merlin

Lieutenant Hamish Teague
Chief Science
USS Merlin
PNPC:Tam/McPhee

 

RSS Feed