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Captain Jean-Luc Picard ([personal profile] tea_earlgrey_hot) wrote in [community profile] ten_fwd2014-10-30 03:20 am

[Ten Forward]: Picard never knew he could hate an Earth holiday this much (Halloween plot)

Something strange is beginning to happen in Ten Forward. People are murmuring, and it isn't the steady hum of polite conversation or the sound of clinking glasses. It is the bemused, unhappy cacophony of passengers receiving the wrong orders, plates of meat suddenly replaced with plates of candy.

That isn't even the worst of it. Along with the replicators producing nothing but confections, people's attire is beginning to change. Officer and civilian alike are affected; one moment they are sitting in peace, and the next there is a small flash of light and they reappear in costumes, each more outrageous than the last. For some who are still eating, their physical appearance changes, they feel different, or they are suddenly struck with a strange dread and fear. The room is steadily growing to madness, and it is happening in every corner of the ship from bow to stern.

Suddenly, there is a particularly bright flash of light, and Captain Picard materializes in the middle of the room. Only — well, this is embarrassing.

It would appear that the overtures Q had made just moments earlier were in reference to this. The captain suddenly finds himself in medieval garb, and though he cannot see the crown atop his head he can feel it. Along with the facial hair. Dammit, Q.

He spares a moment to look at himself, and then sighs, resisting the urge to place his head in his hands. They are weighted with chain maille, at any rate.

He supposes there will be no escaping with his dignity intact.


[ooc: And with that, let the Hallowe'en changes commence! Picard will look like King Richard for the duration of the plot, much to his chagrin. This post is OTA, but unless we have plans in place I will apologize if the captain is a little clipped -- he is not happy. :x]
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[personal profile] blind_arrogance 2014-11-12 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't have it any other way, Captain. And I can only imagine Central Command would not react kindly to Federation interference in issues that are strictly internal Cardassian affairs. And yes, I wish to continue my work on the Enterprise. Not unreasonable given the situation." He paused, looking at the other man.

"The red leaf tea is quite good, you should try some." The Prefect took another sip of his tea, raising the glass to Jean Luc.

"I would also hope that Starfleet trains their crewmembers with enough restraint and understanding that any Bajoran crewmembers wont act on some quest for misguided patriotism. Although I admit, it is quite nice to work undisturbed without violence toward me or my crew, or bomb threats. Some people can be most unreasonable."
Edited 2014-11-12 21:45 (UTC)