<USS Avalon> "Surprises"

Surprises
Anthony and Alder Shimbrodus
and 
Elissabeth Marksbury


Elissabeth smiled as she watched the station come into view. And as they came 
around orbit, she saw the Avalon docked. Her heart beat a brighter rhythm at 
the sight. Home...

She quickly exited her quarters and made her way to the transporter room. Lissi 
had told Alexis earlier that she had business to attend to that she'd see her 
aboard Avalon later. Business, she thought, Well, business named Bryce. 
Elissabeth couldn't wait to see him. Absence had indeed made the heart grow 
fonder.

Reappearing on the station itself, she didn't even take the time to look 
around, but instead hurried through the promenade on her way home. 

Alder spotted her. The woman was on a one way course with a brisk pace that 
challenged anyone that would get in her way. He nudged Anthony a little, who 
pondered at the sight of a jamja stick. He looked away from the sugar filled 
treat and called out with a grin, "Marks!" 

It took a moment to register the voice, but it stopped her in her tracks and 
Elissabeth turned in search of Anthony. A broad grin lit her face as she 
crossed through a small sea of people to get to him and Alder. Expertly dodging 
the sugary snack, she slid into a tight embrace. 

Anthony let the hug go for a moment and then looked at her, "Walk any faster, 
Marks, I'll have to put you in the tournament for Velocity. You'd be my prized 
winner." He winked a little. "We were looking around, got time to spare?"

Her face didn't register the conflict of indecision as she thought about the 
offer. "I always have time for you. And we should play Velocity. Give me a 
chance to officially kick your ass," she smirked. 

"Yeah, you're showing it alright. You look good. Besides, anyone can kick 
Anthony's ass at Velocity." Alder commented with a smile, the trio now walking 
through the promenade. 

"Tell me every single thing I missed. Since I didn't get any letters," she 
glared playfully. 

"Oh, you know, same shit, different day," Anthony responded but then smiled, 
"I?m transferring to the U.S.S. Omen. You saw that Nebula class starship, 
right?" He waited for Marksbury to nod, "Yeah, meet the XO of the ship, and 
their Department head," he gestured with his head to Alder. 

That news suprised her more than a little, though she chose not to show it. 
"Impressive," she smiled. "I believe congratulations are in order." 

"Thanks for the vote of confidence," Anthony said with a playful smile knowing 
Marks was hiding more than she showed. He didn't mind, in different positions, 
Anthony would've done the same. 

"Might wanna consider transferring? I hear they need a security officer too." 

"You know I could never leave the Avalon," she said quietly. "Though it won't 
be the same without you." 

"Ditto," Anthony replied, "I thought of not taking it, but... well, it's on the 
other side of the Federation, and it's closer to Deneva..." He gave a halfway 
shrug, unsure what to say now, but he offered the jamja stick he had. Still 
uneaten and suddenly not very appetizing. 

Lissi politely declined. "I've eaten so much in the last few days... The crew 
of the Arrowhead were amazing. I taught classes and it seemed like they held a 
big dinner almost every night. The Captain even invited me to the bridge on 
occasion. I think if I ever did transfer..." She smiled, knowing they 
understood her teasing. She'd be on the Avalon until the day she died, most 
like, being Intel Security and all. "I really am happy for you guys, but I'm 
going to miss you." 

"Yeah, we will too," Anthony gave her a hug. "The Avvy's gonna be here for the 
next few days. So is the Omen since she took some damage in an ion storm. 
Anyway," he looked around, "there's a whole station to visit. So, after Alder 
has me chasing after voles, you wanna meet up later for dinner?" 

"Well..." she smiled almost shyly, "I sort of have dinner plans. What about 
tomorrow?" 

"Tomorrow is good," he gave a light laugh and smothered a comment.

"Hey now, none of that. You don't want me to start in on your Velocity skills. 
I have plenty of ammo." After sharing another laugh, Elissabeth kissed both men 
on the cheek and promised to see them the next day. She then hurried on to her 
date with destiny.


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