Fourth Annual BF betleH Tournament - You want fries with that

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You want fries with that
Feb 18^th, 2006, 2:54pm

Rear Admiral Duerkes took a seat in the corner of the Lucky Strike Bar and Grill. He only had a half hour to spare before he was needed back at the competition. He knew the change in format for this year would mean a lot more matches to oversee but he didn't realize how much more intense it would be for the Judges. Still he reminded himself it was worth it and was happy to take a minute or two for some grub.

A short Bajoran Cadet who had been assigned to assist the Admiral for the day quickly appeared next to the Wade. He looked slightly out of breathe as he had been running around for the Admiral most of the day.

"Can I get you anything Admiral?"

"I thought I told you to take a break after you delivered those PADDS? Its lunch time you know."

"Yes sir, but I'm only on duty for another 2 hours and I'm meeting someone for lunch then."

"Very well. If you could get me a cheeseburger with a side of fries and Cadet, I want replicated ones following the old McDonald's recipe from Earth. NOT the standard replicator recipe."

"But sir, if I may the replicators are set for healthy alternatives which still taste rather good."

Wade waved a hand. "I know, I know there not bad but their not the same either. If I wanted to eat healthy I wouldn't be ordering a cheeseburger with fires. So if you would please."

"Aye sir".

The cadet ran off to the replicator leaving Wade to his thoughts.

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Lexan Hawthorn

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #1 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 12:03am

Entering the bar Lex took a moment to take a look around. With so many people he was still uneasy. Being a bit germaphobic was definitely problematic at times, especially at such an event as this. Playing with his black gloves Lex noticed and Admiral sitting by himself. Trying to remember which one it was he was able to remember that he was one of the tournament judges. Deciding to take a chance Lex went over to the bar and made a quick lunch order. With his order placed he made his way threw the tables and throngs of people.

Trying to look relaxed, "Greetings Admiral Duerkes, I hope I'm not intruding. I was wondering if you would mind if I join you?"

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Lexan Hawthorn
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nadrojneirbo betleH Judges RADM (ret.) Nadroj Neirbo Posts: 41	Re: You want fries with that Reply #2 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 11:52am (continued from http://www.betleh.com/cgi-bin/b4/YaBB.pl?num=1140206361 ) As the young officer approached Wade, the other two judges appeared on the horizon behind him. Droj was laughing heartily while K'Hare was pushing him along seeming very determined. OFF: TAG K'Hare, Wade, Lexan
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Jackie Clawson Combatant Kitty's Killer Kitty! Posts: 589 Gender:	Re: You want fries with that Reply #3 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 1:56pm Having left ness on his own for a moment, the Caitian caught up to K'Hare. Nodding a polite greeting to the judges she addressed the Klingon "K'Hare. Can I have a moment?" she inquired. "if you can spare one that is" <tag: K'Hare>
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K`Hare totlh YaBB Administrator betleH Judges Get your own keg! Posts: 560	Re: You want fries with that Reply #4 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 2:44pm K'Hare nodded at the caitian. "Please, join us." K'Hare let go of neirbo and ushered Clawson to an open chair. "Gentlemen, this is Jackie, the new TFCO of 58. I think she needs some advice from some seasoned staff officers." K'Hare sat down. "Less than a year ago both Wade and I were in the position you are in now."
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Jackie Clawson Combatant Kitty's Killer Kitty! Posts: 589 Gender:	Re: You want fries with that Reply #5 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 3:14pm "Ehrm...." Jackie couldn't really object as she was ushered into a chair. "ehrm.. actually I had a query about something Klingon related" she said, having completely forgotten that she was indeed a Task Force CO. "but... heh.. thank you for reminding me I'm also a Task Force CO" she smiled lightly.
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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #6 - Feb 19^th, 2006, 4:07pm

K'rahl ate his food quietly. The meats he had selected were all lightly cooked and he was certain all were real. The qagh on the station was suspect, he had decided not to even try it. Possibly it was orQanmey, if so it would be a palatable variation.

He looked around but couldn't see any of the KDB crew other than K'Hare. He was hardly going to ask him if he had seen Ghoti. It would keep, he could find out in time for his evening meal.

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #7 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 12:38am

K'Hare nodded. "Please, go ahead. Each has had his experience with Klingons," he pointed at Wade and neirbo, " or if this is something new to them, then they too will learn something. What's the problem?"

The waiter showed up with a bloodwine and a rare piece of meat that looked to be more like a small roast than a thick steak. K'Hare used his hands to rip a small bit off and popped it into his mouth, then licked his fingers. "It would be better raw but at least the blood hasn't been cooked out."

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Lexan Hawthorn Active Attendee Secrets Are my job. Posts: 18 Gender:	Re: You want fries with that Reply #8 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 1:18am Taking a seat quickly Lex was a bit intimidated by all the brass now at the table. Even still he listened intently hoping to catch any bits of wisdom.
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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #9 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 2:17am

"Actually I'm not sure he's a full blood" Jackie noted. "Short, short hair, less muscular than most others" she described the Klingon, choosing to keep what happened to herself for the moment and treadding step by step, maybe with K'hare and Dan she would've let the cat out of the bag right away, but with so many new people at the table, Jackie wasn't so sure. "Seems to be eager to pick a fight in bars"

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #10 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 3:36am

"You mean K'Vok, ta'pez's bodyguard. He is part vulcan." He noticed her surprise. "I have read the bios of every competitor. He is doing well and is guarenteed a spot in the final rounds."

K'Hare took a drink from his tankard and another bite of his food. "His associations would make me think he is not ... fully educated in Klingon culture. Perhaps this problem is some confusion related to that." K'Hare's face showed a little annoyance. "Klingon culture is old and complex. It is much older than terran or many of the federation races... though there are some just as old. Eagerness to fight in bars shows a lack of maturity and this human misconception about Klingon behavior is tiresome. But that is a lesson for another day. What has k'vok done? I am sure it is not so complex."

Apparently oblivious to her discomfort, he ate another bite and licked off his fingers.

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #11 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 8:49am

"Forgive me, K'hare I meant no disrespect towards the Klingon culture in any way" Jackie said. "I have seen for myself that not all Klingons are eager to pick fights in bars" she smiled lightly, recalling her confrontation with toreQ.

"It's this K'Vok , in fact who raised a few queries in my mind. His behaviour in particular" she noted straightening her tunic a bit, the Caitian proceeded to tell her tale of confrontation with K'Vok shortly after she left Dan's quarters last night.

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Rear Admiral Jackie Clawson
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Wado

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #12 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 11:15am

The Bajoran Cadet had returned with Wade's food and looked surprised to see the Admiral suddenly surronded. Wade smiled, more at his food then the Cadet and motioned that Wade had things under control.

K'hare's words were ones Wade had heard before from his Klingon friend. As much as he hated to admit it K'hare was right about how many had the wrong impression on Klingon culture. Wade thought back to his early days in the academy and how different his view had been. Since then he learned alot but still had much to learn.

"It a sad fact that even as advanced as we have become, we still fall into the trap of sterotyping. If everyone realized a culture is more complex then that the galaxy would be a better place. I also agree with K'hare that the eagerness to get into a bar fight is a maturity issue and having a lack of maturity is not limited to one race. Lord knows there were times when I was younger when I needed to have a bit more maturity then I possesed at the time. Lucky for me I had people who 'helped' me to mature faster."

Wade grabbed a couple fries off his plate and started to chew them. He then looked over at Lexan.

"Don't be shy Lieutenant. Feel free to jump on in the discussion."

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #13 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 12:56pm

K'Hare nodded at what Wade said but was looking at Jackie. "I did not think you were insulting Klingons... its why I haven't started a bar fight." He smiled and took a drink. "You are asking questions and want to learn. No dishonor in that."

K'Hare listened to her story trying to catch all the details. He was hearing something in the story that was ... troubling. "When he left, how did he leave the bar? And how was he breathing... was he *huffing*? And since then, how has he reacted near you?"

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Re: You want fries with that
Reply #14 - Feb 20^th, 2006, 1:06pm

Jackie let out a short laugh at the Klingon's line. It's been barely two days that she has met K'Hare, and the Caitian very much enjoyed his company and words; starting from the opening ceremony. The dinner in Dan's quarters was just the 'icing on the cake'.

She nodded, getting back to business as K'Hare started asking questions.

"Yes... he was...breathing heavily when he left. you might say huffing yes" she nodded again, then shrugged to his second question. "I've not seen him much since to know how he's reacted near me." She cocked her head. "Why?" she inquired, her curiocity levels peaqued at the Klingon's line of questions so far.

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Rear Admiral Jackie Clawson
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Task Force 58
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