Roy let Dusk decide where she wanted to be on the beach...he was inclined to stick close to Shadow, because if there was going to be trouble, it would invariably end up in Shadow's vicinity...but if Dusk didn't want her father hovering over her, he was more than content to set up somewhere else.

Once she settled on a spot, he spread out a small beach blanket and a couple of wedge pillows so they could sit up slightly, but relax and enjoy the sun.  "Maybe...just this once...we'll actually have a shore leave at the beach without someone showing up to complicate the whole mess."  He chuckled grimly, his tone indicating that he had very low faith in the likelihood of that actually happening.  While the vast majority of the Blue Moon Angels had good faith relations with the Delta Fleet, the fact that they'd had so many targets for the previous night's operations, and those targets had been so well established, was a clear sign that the support was not unanimous.  And then there had been the non-Fleet EMS personnel...

He made sure his machine pistol was within easy reach, dismissing the momentary pang that he hadn't brought at least his assault rifle, if not one of his sniper rifles, and forced himself to sit back and at least try to relax.  Unlike most of the crew, however, he generally found it harder to relax when they were off the ship.  Aboard the Hermes, they were on familiar ground, and if anyone was going to make trouble, the deck was stacked heavily against them.  Planetside, or even stationside, when they weren't stopping at a planet, there was an infinite string of variables over which he had no control.

But for the sake of the rest of the crew that was present, he tried to keep himself at just a low simmer of overwatch.  It was made easier by the presence of the largs...they weren't a total preventative, but Larry had repeatedly displayed an almost preternatural ability to know when trouble was about to happen, and to get himself in a position to do something about it.  As long as the largs were at ease, he could let down his guard a bit.

Tarja had never considered herself to be a small woman, quite the opposite in fact, but standing with Meari, Rip and Frakas she was starting to feel very small indeed, with Meari further adding to the feeling by pointing out that Rip would need a custom suit ”I suspected as much…we can squeeze him into standard model for initial training with Brian though” Tarja said as joined in Meari in giving Rip a critical look though her eyes lingered for just a little longer as she did so.

With Meari then introducing Frakas, Tarja would offer her arm to the large, blue skinned Sanri ”Is nice to be meeting you Frakas…Meari speaks highly of you” she said as she clasped one of his four arms ”…perhaps we should recruit Frakas into unit as well Meari?” Tarja would then say half jokingly to Meari as she set her bag down and laid her towel out across the sand.

 Dusk  pointed to a place  a good  40 yards or  so from Beth, who, herself was  about  20 yards  from Shadow, as , many of the ladies  seemed to be  given Shadow and Maddy some space. for the time being at least.

 Roy would notice, after a  few Moments, That  the Largs  who were 'camped" By a BU,  about a  half  Mile  down from the  'Hermes partly area"..  were active.. some of the  running the fields..  Roll  and  Hely were  walking up with Can to the  beach. gregor padded  beside them like a  scaled   Shepard. But  what came  to  Roy's  observant  eyes,  was a   larg swimming, just out of the  'ropes".   the larg would  swim until reaching the  north east  end of the  party area, before  stepping out of the water   and  Walking   up the  sand-like silt, to the  grasses where the Vans were parked, and they would  walk around the Vans   until the passed the party area, then they would  run to the BU.

  by the  time  the  first Larg was  behind the  Middle of the party, another larg  could be seen  swimming  in the deep water.

................

  Shadow Held a bottle of   lotion, asking Maddy if she needed  any, or if she wanted to  do the water  thing first.  NA-LE and CO-DS walked down the   beach with Captain Si  and  the Admiral, needless to say all three angels ..CO-DS  looked like he was searching for someone, While The Admiral and the  Two ladies  talked,   Nil saw  Captain Morris and   Rivets  sitting hear the  food   stalls that had been set up. Thier purpose  was to enjoy the beach, without   having the Crew  feel ;watched over"

The lake and beach looked so much nicer in daylight. Madison strolled leisurely besides Kray out onto the sand, following along until she found a spot relatively close to the water, but not close enough to be wet.


"Definitely sun first."She held Kray's arm. "This is a good spot." She laid out her towel and reclined, propping herself up on her elbows as the sun warmed her skin. "DO you want to apply that lotion for me?" She smirked.

——from the condo

Having his purchases with him Jason arrived at the beach and changed in one of the pods that was unoccupied. Red swim shorts and a t-shirt and some kinda water shoes. He stowed his uniform in the bag that his purchases came in and went to find a spot somewhere. He waved at meari as he walked by and sam as well. Jason stopped and looked out over the lake for a minute.

-------->>>>>>> From Condo

 Lizzy took Izzy's hand and could tell she was a little worried," Don't worry my love we will get it all done, we wont stay long here, just want to get some sun, fun and water before we get to work ok."

 They walked to the beach and Lizzy got a spit about halfway from water and the volleyball court. Lizzy laid down a blanket then dropped her beach cover to show off her curves in the sexy skimpy red bikini she was wearing. " I just want to get some sun and have a little fun then we do the wedding thing then we can come back and have a great night."

-------->>>>>>> From Condo

 Sam and Zob walked onto the beach, Samm looked around and said," Where would you like to set up Zob, then we can relax or go swimming."

Next time Shadow looked out over the lake, he saw a flash of white fur as Mila took her place in the rotation of larg patrols. Soon she came out of the water, shook mightily, then trotted off past the vans and the party area, following the same route as the others.

 Shadow  smiles  as he looked around, Yeah, Let me do it.. gives  me a reason to havemy hands on you with out the kids freaking out...some of the Ladies  will have  fun with it though...

...........

  Shadow  did  Notice   the   fur-larg , join her  'unit' in the watery  patrols. the chance  of  anyone  ruining the  day was limited... Mut then he  saw CO-DS   walking  around  with   his  angel slik  trunks, the ladies  watched him  as much as  the men watched  the Angel Ladies

 The Major  saw    The LC, who chuckled to himself, there's always a couple..you know?

   Will and Cora    were splashing around in the water with Ellen and  Waggstaff,, they  stopped  and   watched the Angel Major veer  towards Shadow and Maddy.. Shoey   had  sat down with  Beth and  Scarlett , along  with Lyri, Shoe  just  waved his  crewmates off..

The  Wold  cards were stefi and  Majo TA-LI  headed   on an intercept.. Stefi looked  damn good in her one piece. Ta-LI looked  way way better in her  2 piece..but..hey? ..Angels..

....

 Dusk and Roy were   a little up   and behind Beth  and her  small clupm of  Hermites..

does  father  ever  pic  fights  with   enlisted  people?  because   the  EMS  Major and his pet Captain , seem angry with him..and  CO-DS  is  headed right  for   Father  and  Ensign Perry... and Stefi  is coming  from the footstalls  with  the Angel , med tech Major..

Zob took a moment to survey the area deciding on a spot a little bit down from the food stalls about halfway to the water, "Here looks like a good spot"

he then set up a beach chair as he finished he noticed in the distance the angel major diverting towards Shadow, "It was only a matter of time before Mr small penis showed up to get his ass kicked" but unless trouble came his way or towards Orria he would let Shadow handle it.
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Rip wasn't surprised by Meari's grip, he would hate to piss her off.  But, he smiled as he looked over at Tar', and thought how fearsome the two must be in battle.  He pitied any fool that got in front of them.  He felt in good company with the two women, if they were examples of the AI unit.

"First Udenese woman, and-"  Rip's mind raced as he tried to remember what race Frakas was.  "Sanri, I have met in a social or official gathering."  He felt if Meari had wanted to, when she patted him on the back, she could have sent him flying with ease.

Rip offered Frakas his hand in greeting, wondering which of his four arms he would use, and if he was a gripper as well.  Odd, he was use to be the tallest around, here he was the second smallest.  He thought he heard Meari whisper something to Frakas, but didn't catch it, but he paid it little care. "Pleasure to meet you Frakas."  Rip said, wondering how close the four-arm warrior and commando were, himself.

"If it is a tight squeeze, I will manage.  I prefer tight spaces."  Rip said with a sly grin, as Tar' and Meari talked about him fitting in the armor.  He did feel like a piece of meat being judged by both Meari and Tar' as the two looked him over.  He was once again hoping his choice of bathing suit was a good one.  He had looked over Meari, and Frakas, but judging them the same.  A beautiful and handsome warrior pair they made, but his eyes were on Tar' as her eyes lingered on him.

He wondered if Meari's cold voice was common.  Like Tar', she seem to keep a cool professional attitude about herself, but he got the hint she would tease him in training.  But for Tar's sake, he hoped he past her friend's judgment.

Rip rubbed the stubble on his chin.  Eyes glancing around at the random members of the Hermès.  He saw Tar' take a spot with her towel.  He would turn to look Meari in the eyes, as he told her about his experience.  "I have plenty in tunnel... err, guess you would call it street fights.  Used a stolen Mining Mech that might not be bigger then your suits of armor.  I was a gang member.  Fought to survive, and wasn't gentle.  Fought a few-"  His lips twisted as he thought about his last stand defense of his Colony.  "Dozen Tankards.  I like to think I give as well as I got, if not more.  I would be honored to learn of any forms you have to show me.  The easier to kill Demons-"  That would be when he saw a demon with a small silvery white haired woman.  He realized that must be Zobaich, from the figure his niece had.  He coughed, interrupted his train of thought.  "I am a changed man. I want to serve.  So I am ready to prove myself however is needed."  His voice was level as could be, growling as he spoke of Demons, but respect to Meari and for Tar'.

He realized he had forgotten a towel, so he squared next to Tar', his eyes fighting to not linger on her legs.  He noticed what must be a net on the beach, only a dozen or so feet wide, and a white ball next to it.  "is that net suppose to separate the beach?  it doesn't seem to do a good job."  He wondered aloud to Tar, Meari, and Frakas.

Finding a shady spot near the food stall Justin removed his coverall so he could get a fix of vitamin d.
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   Shadow  had  finished  the Oil on Maddy's  back  and   was  almost  finished  we her  Leags, as she   pot the  stuff on her belly  and such.
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  MAJ CO-DS  stopped  a few  feet From them, Shadow   just  grinned  at him  as he was up at Maddy's  right   thigh....Major!..hey" good to see you getting out,  that skin of yours  makes you look  Like a muscled up Vampic.... NA-LE...look pretty good in that suit, Ma'am... Have  fun at out party..

 Stefi and  Major  TA-Li  stopped a few  feet from them, But closer  to  the Grass  side

 Stefi...Major  TA-LI... you see? I am taking care of  my sword maiden...and I must say you both look  rather fetching  in those  suits.. I bet neither of you will be  sleeping alone tonight!

 Stefi  Just  buried her  face in one  hand. TA=LI  smiled   and  did a bit of a pose,Thank you for that, LC..we just wanted to check,,but it  seems like your hands are....full.

  I have  come to give you a lesson in Angel Hand  to Hand..

There was a  sigh, Shadow wiped the excess  lotion on his Hand, By Rubbing it on her  feet..He stood up slowly, his  cocky half smile,I have to warn you   CO-DS..I don't  fight  for  fight  for  fun... you're gonna get hurt...and it will probably, be bad..

 I am a Pure  Blood  Angel. my parents  came to the Moons from the  home world..you..are an Earth Mongrel..

 I don't know. LC. I mean, he  said  some  ...unpleasant  things  about you, while he  Hit on  Nil yesterday...

 Shadow looked  a CO-DS..who looked  uncomfortable...

 yes , Kray....some, 'very Steele lie' comments..

 NA-LE looked  embarrassed.. TA-LI looked at CO-DS You know  the LC beat two Sanri....

 Shadow held up two  fingers...

 ..Twice...

 Took apart a 'suggested ' a few years ago... and i am way better then i was then..

NA-LE  handed  a Case  to  CO-DS... Choose your weapon...

 Oh  Clarance ... this is not going to be  fun your you.. I beat Lilit  with these..

  Shadow  Picked one out , he turned it on and the Green  blade  grew  from the  sensor out put. He held his left   palm out and  pushed the  Blade  slowly   into his skin..his  arm jerked a bit and his teeth clenched...Alright..they work.. since we're going full on ,'3 muskateers' here, who is you second..  Admiral Smuggins   stepped up from a crowd of  7 or  6  EMS mercs...He looked  fit.. But Roles  was  next to Captain Si, and  Roles  was cut  almost as much as   Shadow.

 Shadow laughed...Hey , Roy , Comon'   this will be  fun..shouldn't  take more then a few Minutes.. Here's   what we  do.. me  and  Major  Disaster here,  will fight... then , Roy and  Sumggins   will fight.. If   me and roy win...lets  see... CO-DS must  introduce  himself  as 'Major Dumbass '  to any and all females  on the beach  Until  the party is over..or he leaves....If Smuggins loses..he  has to  Kiss Nugest's feet..ot?  Nugest gets to break both his arms?

 And if  we  win, You and  Your SM  have to leave the planet...

 Smuggins asks,What if its  split?

 Shadow laughed a good natured Laugh...Then the  2  winners  fight  and  which ever  team wins, we follow through with the bets.

 NA-LE said...whom ever  scores  the best of  3  hits  wins.. or.. the opponent is  incapacitated  ...

 People  backed off... NA-LE  said Good.. Nil and   TA-LI were Giggling,   Stefi already   had  Med  techs  on the way down .

 You cannot beat a Pure  bred  Angel  warrior..

  well... CO-DS..'warrior'.. Isn't  that  a bit of a stretch.. I mean.. I'm on the front lines... you get paper cuts..

 CO-DS moved impossible  fast.. several of the crew stood  some ladies   screamed.. But  Shadow   Spun away.... CO-DS looked dumbfounded..

 S'matter  CO-DS...you never  run Tunnels.. hit the speed bag.. Kill animals and  creatures that try to kill you...man.. I  though   'The Suggested was Over rated

  CO-DS  started  again  Shadow  crouched this time  and   started to spin, CO-DS was  ready for the spin, but not the Feint, Shadow's   left  fist hit  him  on the left cheek., of the Angel,   sending the  Angel into   the  towels where  Waggles   aways  and they tossed Hom back into play..

   Shadow's silence  and Big grinned , angered   the Major   more then the pain in his cheek. he  charged again, and , for what ever  reason, Shadow  planted his left leg into the   ground, CO-DS smiled and the Vibra Blade  slammed into Shadow's thigh..  The scream of  pain from  Shadow was  short.. CO-DS  was trying to  bring the blade  back out to get a cheap second  strike..But  Shadow's Left  hand   gripped the Major's   hand   hard enough    for Him to  let out  a Yelp..but..Shadow was keeping the blade, right where it was..

 It was only then, CO-DS realized his Mistake.. as  Shadow's  blade slammed into the  side of the Major's chest,where the Angels  heart is..but  a inch or  so Below...His  scream was Longer   and higher.. and  Shadow  held   both blades  where they were. Shadow's .pain was enough to have  tears  come out  of  his eyes..but a  snarling Grin  showed even as  CO-DS  Convulsed... Stefi  screamed for Shadow to   let him Go..   . TA-LI Separated  them, CO-DS went to the  Ground  in convulsions.. TA-LI  removed the  blade from  CO-DS... Stefi remove d  the one from  Shadow's  leg.

 Stefi  yelled..You idiot..you let him stab you!

 Chess...not checkers...he sacrificed  one  blow, to end the  contest Roles  was laughing.

  Shadow  Handed  Roy  the Vibra Blade..Get us a clean sweep , Roy.. to many of our ladies  watching for us to lose..right?

Smuggins looked   at the angel, the Med techs  were strapping him  on a stretcher.Ok..Mr  Marine.. now you get to see  how mercs  fight..

 Shadow winced  as he  limped over to the towel and sat down..he was   rubbing the area where the  burn marks said the blade entered.
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Roy grimaced at Dusk's question.  "Well, your dad does what we call back on Earth "taking people down a peg or two".  He doesn't necessarily go looking for a fight...he goes looking for someone who carries themselves like they're superior to everyone else.  Generally, enlisted personnel don't ever develop that kind of attitude.  We work for a living, we don't generally have the luxury of basking in the glory of our positions and trying to make people think we're the best thing to come along.  That's usually officer territory, sometimes diplomats.  And you'll notice, if you watch him long enough, that unless someone's taking liberties with one of the crew, he doesn't start the fight.  He'll push their buttons and try to provoke them, but he's never the one issuing the challenge."

He glanced over at Dusk and grinned.  "That's one of the ways you recognize the people who are actually really good...they don't need to prove it to anyone, they know how good they are. You see someone talking about how good they are?  They're trouble waiting to happen, because they're nowhere near as good as they think they are, and that's gonna get them and anyone with them in harm's way."

And, at that point, Shadow called out, and Roy rolled his eyes briefly.  "I'll be back.  Time to go cover your dad's back...and finish what Smuggins almost got last night."

As he walked over to where Shadow and the Angel major were going to square off, he grumbled audibly, "Can't we just once have a quiet day at the beach?  Is there some secret memo circulating to the dumbasses out there that they should show up at the beach every time we get here?"

He watched the fight, seeing Shadow bait the trap that the Angel practically dove headlong into, and shook his head, his lips pursed slightly in disapproval...whether it was at Shadow giving up the shot to the leg in order to make it a shorter contest, or at CO-DS so eagerly biting on it, he gave no indication.

He took the blade from Shadow, looking thoroughly unimpressed with Smuggins' bravado.  "I've seen how mercs fight...Roles has been side by side with us since we shipped out.  But I suppose I can entertain this, for the sake of seeing you kiss Nugest's feet.  You should thank Captain Si and Captain Dusk for interceding last night...and the LC for giving me a reason to leave you capable of moving on your own."  He took up a position that, to the casual observer, looked like poor preparation for a knife fight...but those who knew their business could recognize the relaxed position, ready to move, weight forward on the balls of his feet, his balance centered and ready to shift.

"Bring it on, pretty boy.  Let's see if you're actually worthy of having anyone follow you into battle..."

  Smuggins    handled the Balde  well enough. To  some  people , the Vibra  Blad e was  weird. , hardly   any  weight as the Blade  was   Colored  ions that were meant to stimulate... however.. when used   as weapon..the stimulation  could cause.

 Don't you worry, SM... I'm a bit smarter then an Angel....I finish you.  I'll have
 no problem  with   the LC  and  his  leg..

    Smuggins  tried  to  circle a bit, trying to get  Roy's  back to the water.. He prances in a few     Times with the  Dagger held over his head m the   blade  pointed to Roy like a serpent. Fi8nally , some  Jab  steb at  Roy , and Smuggins  came after  him with a  figure eight  Lash ut

 Meari smiled at Rip and said," We are honored, yes I am Udenese, I hope we can get back to my planet I would love to show you both Uden, it is so beautiful." This is the first time she has sowed real emotion.

 Meari giggled at Rips response to the armor needing sizing.

 Meari responded to the street fight comment," Ah I see you grew up on the streets and fought to live, I respect that. I was raised a warrior on hand to hand to fight the larger, stronger, tougher Verians. They are more robotic then Udenese are, and harder to fight. We had been at war with Adem and the Verians for centuries, now thanks to the APF Verian has been conquered and Uden controls our entire system."

 Meari really smiled and said," I will teach you Uden Martial arts and I think you would do well with the Udenese paired boot knives, I have been training with them since before I could walk."

 Meari giggled and after Rip talked about the net she shook her head and added," That is a Volleyball net, havent you heard of Volleyball the LC my Uncle, showed me how to play, and I watched videos of the game. Mu height helps as well." Meari just noticed Tarja who wasnt a small human was very small in this group.

 Then shit broke out and Meari looked over and watched, she was ready to step in if needed, or the other EMS got out of line. She watched the LC take down the Angel, then it was the SM's turn.

 Sam smiled and put her blanket down, and then took off her covering showing off her petits nice body and all her scars in her very sexy bikini, not leaving much to the imagination at all. Sam then sat down on the blanket and said," Would you mind putting lotion on me I will burn if I dont with my complexion."

 But before Zob could respond the contest got started and the LC beat the Mahor easily and now it was Roy's turn.

Every time Smuggins tried to box Roy in between him and the water, Roy took an extra step around, basically reversing their positions, still not showing his intentions beyond not letting Smuggins pen him in.  When Smuggins made his jabbing feint, Roy turned three-quarters to him, minimizing the target area that was available and keeping his knife hand away from Smuggins...

And then Smuggins attacked.  Not aggressively, but he moved in enough to possibly score a hit...except Roy wasn't there, he'd backpedaled.  And as soon as Smuggins slowed to start pulling back, Roy struck, his offhand engaging Smuggins' knife arm like a fencing blade and twisting it around and away as Roy pressed in...and planted the knife in Smuggins' armpit in a blow that would have nearly severed his arm, had the blades been real.

Smuggins screamed in surprise, dropping the knife as the nerves in his arm went dead with the effects of the training blades, and tried to find some way to escape...but Roy had already withdrawn, and settled back into that neutral ready stance.

"You don't need your arm to kiss Nugest's feet," he said, clinically.  "And it's two out of three hits...pick up the knife, unless you want to give up now."

Smuggins gave him the panicked look of a trapped animal.  There were other EMS personnel on the beach, and while none of them looked to be eager to jump into the fight, there was no question that he'd catch hell if he gave up so soon.  Hesitantly, he moved toward the knife, Roy watching him with careful detachment.

So Roy noticed his eyes narrow and a snarl creep onto his lips as he started to bend down to retrieve the knife...and Roy was already moving when Smuggins tried flipped a fistful of sand at him, in an attempt to blind him.  But Roy wasn't there when the sand arrived, he was a good five meters to the right of where he'd been, and he audibly tsk'ed a couple of times.

"I stopped falling for that before I even made it to high school.  Pick up the knife, or turn around and take the second shot like a man."  Roy gave a soft snort and added, "Or save yourself the pain and quit."

Smuggins let out a scream of rage and frustration, grabbing the knife and rushing Roy, intending to bowl him over and make him pay...but as he rushed, Roy sidestepped to his left, putting himself on Smuggins' injured side.  As Smuggins tried a mad slash at him, Roy dropped to one knee and lashed out, burying the training blade in the meaty part right behind Smuggins' hip.  The merc's whole right leg went dead, and Smuggins pitched headlong into the sand, his scream of pain stifled when the air got knocked out of his body by the impact with the ground.

"That's two."  Roy stood up, walking over to Smuggins to retrieve both blades, returning them to their case.  He wasn't taking chances on Smuggins lashing out for a cheap shot, as he walked back over and hauled the merc to his feet.  "But you didn't surrender after the first shot, which actually surprised me.  If you ever get your shit together and find something to actually fight for, you might just make a half decent officer."  He half-helped, half-dragged Smuggins back to where they were waiting to deactivate the effects of the blades.

"If I find out you welched on your bet, it won't be a training blade next time..." he warned.  "But I will be satisfied with a sincere public apology to Sergeant Nugest, since you tried to put up a good fight."

Rip felt Near I warming up to him.  Good, a military unit like a gang needed to be like a family.  Even if heads needed to be knocked around.  Rip, while squatting next to Tar', tracing a finger in the sand, felt relaxed.  Again, he wondered why that was.

"I look forward to our training.  My current, blade is in my bag, but would be very interested in how you fight with a pair of twin boot blades."  He avoided the topic of her people's war with the Verians, as he only ever caught snippets of it.  He would look to Tar', realizing from her past experiences, to Meari, over the top of his shades, the Galaxy was not as rosey as the PR masters back at his colony had made it to be.  Through he was glad Meari's people had triumph.  He realized he would need someone to give him a crash course on Galactic History.

"Volley Ball."  He pronounced the name in two parts.  "Anything like Basketball?"  He responded, never having heard of it.  There were no beaches where he was from.  Perhaps the could get Meari or, specifically Tar' to show him the sport.

When the contest with the blades broke out, Rip jumped to his feet.  Watching the Angel combatant lose to... That was Shadow, Rip realized!  "Whooohooo!  Yeah!  Go Shadow!"  He cheered like a little school boy watching a school bully being taken down.  Raising his arm up in victory for the Hero of Heremes.

The second pairing, he wasn't as sure, thinking he did recognize the human though.  "The Angels don't like us being here?" He looked to Tar' and his lips twisted in disgust, asking the open ended question with what was going on.  Cheering as the member of the Hermes won.  He would have to find out who that man was.  "Good fight.  That is why I want to serve with the likes of you." Rip exclaimed to Tar' and Meari.
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  Smuggins   Nodded his head, he looked  at Roy, a Side  Glance  as  Shadow who gave him the  smile.

  Captain Smith  helped  Smuggi8ns  as  they  went  to Nugest  who was helping kids  with a  trench for  thier  Sand  Castle.

  Smith    supported   Smuggins SGT Nugest.... I... I  apologize   for  the  way i spoke  about you..you..you  are a warrior...

 Nugest  looked confused,Nugest not  care? You wear funny unifrom.. I only worry if they   say bad things  about nugest..You go  playe with others. You in way of  mighty castle!

..................

 Shadow   grinned   as  Smuggins  got lead  away,   He  stood  and   walked with the stiff  leg as the nerves  slowly returned  to normal, he  gave   Roy a  warriors shake.I'm getting ti like  Vibra Blades!..good j9ob.

Roy returned the shake, although he was less enthusiastic about the blades.  "I wasn't kidding when I told him he should be grateful to the Captains...and to you.  He was about two seconds away from a beating of significant proportions up on the roof last night, and so caught up in what he was saying that he didn't catch the lifeline I gave him to get himself out of it.  If the Captain and Dusk hadn't shown up at just that moment, we were gonna have a lot more than words."

He snorted softly, a roguish grin creeping onto his face.  "And if you hadn't specified that he'd need to make amends to Nugest, somehow, I'd have used that blade to give him a temporary lobotomy.  But I didn't want him stuck drooling and disoriented..."

He glanced around at the EMS personnel who'd been watching, who had suddenly found something to make themselves very busy.  "But I'm pretty sure the non-Fleet mercs just got a pretty hefty reality check..."

Madison watched as Kray stood off against the angel Major. She thought it was going to be a fist fight, but they brought out vibroblades. It was crazy and stupid. They were risking their lives for nothing but pride. The angel was fast, but not fast enough as Kray was able to avoid his attacks. Madison bit her lip wincing as the two men went back and forth, but then CO-DS stabbed Shadow's leg, causing her to cringe and gasp. Fortunately, though, that spelled the end of the contest. Despite his pain, Kray held CO-DS' blade in place while stabbing the angel in the chest. She thought the major was dead, but Kray somehow managed to tick a blade in the man's chest without killing him.

Kray can and sat next to Madison. She immediately checked his leg to see how bad it was. It looked awful with burn marks around the point of entry. "What the hell, Kray. I thought you guys were just going to fist fight. Holy shit."

But the absurd competition wasn't over. Then Roy and Smuggins went around, ending with Smuggins losing as well. Madison wasn't at all impressed by any of it. It was completely unnecessary. Maybe Kray sensed her displeasure as he got up to walk around.

  Before getting up,  Shadow    just taped the burn marks..vibra blades  were made for hard core hand to hand..they hurt just as bad, if not worse the   a hard blade, but there is no Tissue  damage..its  hurt, but the  over stimulation  is  what  caused  the  pain... That Major  must have had  some  ties  to  paradise  prime.. Smuggins   i8s a dick

 he   got up to  give   Roy congrates,

In reply to Samantha Robertson (msg # 47):

Zob watched the display for a few moments before turning back to Sam he already knew how it was going to end, besides he had... much better things to look at right in front of him, "Of course, now where did i put it?" he glanced around a moment before finding it and unscrewing the cap and applying the lotion to her back and slowly began to rub it in making sure to get full coverage, 'Zob focus... shes gorgeous but you need to keep it cool' he thought to himself as he finished up applying the lotion with his big hands.

Henry turned to Val where they were sunning themselves beside the BU. Can was playing in the sand near the water's edge, in clear view.

"What do you want to do today, darling? Laze in the sun or go do something?"

A damp Mila interrupted the moment, coming to lie down beside Henry and laying her head on him.