[HALLOWEEN PARTY!] -- [Open to ALL PLAYERS!] -- [IC Event!]

[kirktastic]

It had gone out as an announcement over a month ago, sent to every padd and station by one very excited Captain. A Halloween party! Must come in costume, must have fun!

Despite the hell that had been going on for the last few days, Kirk was determined that it still would happen. After a long discussion with the ship's quartermaster, along with a small army of crewmen who wanted to help, the largest rec room was decorated.

A huge buffet table had been prepared by the galley and sat spread out, all in Halloween theme. Green punch with floating eyeballs, cake decorated to look like a gravestone, a huge bowl of candy, a holographic severed hand that was scurrying around on the table top. There was even a bar set up with quite an expanse of liquor that had been secured on Risa.

There was a small seating area off to one corner, a huge dance floor, tables spread out for a real meal, and a small corner set up for music.

(OOC: Just like the thread with Risa... this is a party that's 'open' from now until Sunday night at midnight! Go nuts! This IS supposed to be IC, like the Risa party, so keep that in mind!)

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[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

Ephram grinned. "I've heard of a lot of superheroes from that era, couldn't place Wonder Woman for a moment." He tilted his head. "Was she really considered a symbol of feminism in such...lack of clothes?"

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

"I don't know. I couldn't find much beyond Dad's comic book collection." She raised a brow at him. "Mr. Green, are you flirting with me?"

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

Ephram blinked. "I...honestly wasn't. I'm not the most skilled at that, or at even knowing I'm doing it, apparently."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

She laughed genuinely at that. "I was teasing you, Mr. Green. Are you enjoying the party?"

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

He shared the laugh. "These days, my radar for teasing seems to be way off. And I'm enjoying the party so far, yes."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

"Seems like a god bunch. Though I haven't dressed anything like this since my pre-Lenny days." Em chuckled. "Wait, do you think this might embarrass him?" she asked, motioning the costume.

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

"They do, though you've probably met more people than me at this point. As for embarrassing your son, that's one of the purposes of a parent," he said with a slightly wicked grin.

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

"Well now, I never saw fit to embarrass Lenny. I have no reason to. And really, I've only met a small handful of people. Mostly stayed with my son this whole time."

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

He thought silently for a moment. Finally, sincerely, "I'm glad you were able to reunite with your son. I've heard rumors that...well, it's been a rough time on-ship recently, and I can't imagine how he handled seeing you again."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Em nodded slowly. "Yeah, the boys have been put through some hard times lately. This," she waved at the party, "might be what they needed to feel a bit more normal again. I think he was shocked at first but now...he's still getting used to having momma back around."

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

"I'd say it's a very well-timed party. And it's good that he's beginning to accept your being back. Emma," he said, placing a comforting hand on her arm, "any investigating I have to do can wait. There's party fun to be had, and plenty of other things to do. It's more important for you to adjust, and I plan on telling that to any of my superiors who might pressure me."

With a grin he shook the edge of his cape. "Now, fair lady, care to share a drink with me? Or was that seen as un-feminist for Wonder Woman?"

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

"It's good to be back, Ephram." she whispered. "And thank you. I think we all need time to adjust before you report to your superiors." She shook her head at his display. "No, good sir, I must keep vigilant for any bad guys that might crop up. Perhaps later."

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

"I'll do what I can to make time for all of you, because honestly, their demands are too much, too soon." He straightened his posture. "Enough of that. I wish you well in your vigilance against evil," he finished with a wink.

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

Bill was rather of the opinion that any party that boasted a girl in star spangled hotpants was a party to be enjoyed. He had no doubt that Jim Kirk would think the same thing, with bells on.

That being so, he affected his best Kirkian swagger, taking great delight in his extra couple of inches of height, and approached the young lady.

"Hello," he said, smirking his best Kirksmirk and holding out a hand. "I don't believe we've met." He paused. "I'm sure I'd remember someone as lovely as you."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Em chuckled. "Dr. Emma McCoy. I'm Lenny's mother." She gave his hand a firm shake. "Or rather, Wonder Woman tonight. And you are...?"

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

"Lenny...ah." Bill smiled. "Leonard McCoy, the other Jim's Leonard? We do have a lot of Leonards on this ship." He shook his head and grinned. "I'm Jim Kirk. We're, uh...the same, except that I'm a little older, a little more charming, and a little less involved with your son."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

"Oh right, I was warned about that. The bigger Lenny, I guess? The one who runs the sick bay here?" She chewed on her lip a bit then shook her head. She'll figure it out later. She chuckled at his introduction. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, whoever you actually are but are currently Jim Kirk." Grinning, she added, "It's a Halloween party. None of us are what we claim to be."

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

Bill laughed softly. "Very shrewd, madam. Astute of you." He eyed Emma's outfit approvingly. "Let's just pretend I'm really Jim and you're really Wonder Woman, and leave it at that, okay? It's more fun that way."

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

She tapped a few fingers on her chin. "I could've also used my lasso of truth on you. But I guess I'll play by your game...Jim." She grinned at him. "And you are quite charming. But I would never hit on my son's friends."

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

Bill paused for a moment to laugh internally at the irony of the situation. Not only was he at least as old as the taller McCoy, physically, he was technically about forty years older. Certainly older than the lady he was addressing, and in actual fact probably about two centuries dead in this timeline. Nor had he ever really met Emma's son, let alone befriended him. Still.


"I respect that, Mrs McCoy, I do," Bill said smoothly, inclining his head a little. "It was never my intention to do anything so gauche as hit on you. I'll leave you to your conversation with Mr Green now. I just wanted to say hello."

And with a friendly wave of his hand, he turned and slipped away, back into the crowd.

He hoped she was noticing his ass.

[len-not-spock.livejournal.com]

After he'd spoken to Ephram, Leonard ambled over to where Bill was talking to a woman he hadn't met so far, and who was dressed as...

"Wonder woman!" he exclaimed delightedly, dropping the accent and characterization without a second thought. Russian spies did not approve of American cultural icons. "I've always wanted to meet you," he explained enthusiastically, then drew her hand to his lips for a kiss.

[emma-mccoy.livejournal.com]

Em smiled. "Well aren't you the charmer as well?" The hand kiss made her smile falter a bit. David used to kiss my hand like that. No. Brightening her smile again. "And who might you be?"

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

Ephram watched the exchange, amused. Emma was obviously not a woman to underestimate. It was Ephram's job to observe, and it probably would have taken him several minutes to realize who this was, and he had already met Bill. Or, he assumed this was actually Bill and not his Kirk-double.

Regardless, Ephram grinned at the newcomer. "Good effort, at least." He took a wild guess, "Mr. Shatner, is it?"

[canadianbill.livejournal.com]

Bill turned briefly away from Emma to wink at Ephram, putting a finger to his lips. "Tell no-one," he whispered, before attempting to distract Emma with another charming smile.

[ephram-green.livejournal.com]

Eyes glittering with shared mischief, Ephram put a finger to his own lips. "Our secret, of course."