[Shipwide Announcement + Captain's Log:] Holiday events kick-off (CLOSED)

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A chime sounds on all decks of the Enterprise, indicating that a message from the captain is about to follow.

"Attention all decks, this is your captain speaking.

"I wish to inform you that the Enterprise will be making port in approximately three solar days. Her destination is the planet Risa, a peaceful planet known to us in a nearby binary star system. The native Risians are a friendly and welcoming people, accustomed to tourists from all across the universe; therefore, we will be allowing ship-to-shore leave for all aboard the Enterprise who have been cleared from Sickbay.

"The Enterprise will remain in orbit around Risa for several days, if not weeks; therefore, during that time the transporter rooms will be accessible to all aboard, whether crew or civilian. Consider this a holiday, if you will. There will be on-duty security officers available both on the ship and on the planet's surface, who will be keeping track of all civilian guests to ensure their safety.

"You may expect another announcement should we anticipate any delays in arriving. I, uh. I wish you all a... pleasant holiday. Picard out."

The transmission ends, leaving the captain on the bridge to consider the rather awkward note he ended on. Counselor Troi, seated at his right, smiles and inclines her head, as if to congratulate him on a job well done. He draws in a bracing breath, and leaves the bridge to Commander Riker, excusing himself to his ready room.

Now that one task has been seen to, there are others that call his attention. He begins with making a Captain's Log...


(OOC: The above link leads to a personal log wherein Q arrives, and he and Picard have a little chat about conditions aboard the ship; matters seem quite strained until Q departs and, unbeknownst to Picard, another guest in the room decides the captain could stand to be just a little more cheerful...

This is the official IC plot kick-off for our holiday events! From this point forward, passengers may see freak snow flurries, mysterious moving mistletoe, or get a special surprise when trying to run a holodeck simulation. As for the other events, there will be a Saturnalia kick-off post in approximately 12 hours to announce the changes to Ten Forward [including the suckling pigs], and the Enterprise won't be docking at Risa until Friday (GMT-5). Any questions? Visit the OOC event post to learn more!)