Holoscapades
Author: Quin
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, Paramount does, no money was made.
"Hey, 'Fleet, this seat taken?"
"Nope, go ahead and have a seat."
"Well, isn't that odd."
"What's that, B'Elanna? This place is kinda noisy."
"Look at that, Chakotay and Tom are pretty chummy."
"Hmm, yeah, if I didn't know Chakotay better, I'd say they were making some kind of deal."
"Know Chakotay better, Starfleet?"
"Errr, yeah, I mean...."
"I still say Sandrine's is your best program. Only holocation with real ambience I've ever been in."
"I'll agree that it's good, but you haven't seen several of my favorites, back on Earth. Pool?"
"Just don't let me win, Helmboy, I swear I'm going to beat you fair and square."
"Or you'll rip my heart out and eat it raw, right. Your break."
Several games later....
"Tom, is it just me, or is Chakotay flirting with Sandrine?"
"Hmmm?! Oh, I guess maybe. But I doubt it. This is Chakotay we're talking about."
"Yeah, but look at him! The only person I've seen him get that friendly with is-"
"Good evening, Captain! Having a nice time?"
Several drinks later....
"Shee, Tom, I told ya he was flirdin' wih her!"
"Yeah, they're dancin' pretty close, aren't dey, errr, they?"
"Hello, Chakotay! Welcome to, uh, Fair Haven? Hello, miss?!"
"Yes, Tom, I believe you know Sandrine, my friend from Paris?"
"Yes, hello Sandrine. Lovely town, Paris, they were nice enough to name me after it. Well, I believe my lady wants to dance, see you around, and enjoy yourselves."
"B'Elanna, I don't get it! Why would Chakotay bring Sandrine to Fair Haven?"
"I don't know, Tom. Ouch! You stepped on my foot, Helmboy!"
"Whoops! I apologize profusely, my lady. Any chance I could make it up to you?"
"I could probably think of something...."
"Of all people, I wouldn't have expected Chakotay to go out of his way to introduce Sandrine to Michael!"
"Yeah, it's pretty odd of him."
"Pretty odd? You know Chakotay doesn't like Michael, Tom, and you know why! Why would he.... If I didn't know better...."
"Hmmm, B'Elanna?"
"Why it looks like he's setting them up! But a couple of holograms? But they certainly are flirting...."
::Breep::
"Chakotay here."
"Chakotay, I know it's late, but... can we talk?"
"Captain?! Oh, errr, certainly. Give me a moment, where are you?"
"Standing outside your door."
"Oh! Well, come in, then."
::Swish::
"Captain, you don't look well! Are you all right?! Please, have a seat!"
"Thanks, Chakotay. And Kathryn, please. I'm okay, I just can't believe...."
"What is it, Kathryn?"
"He, I mean Michael... he dumped me! For Sandrine! I'm sorry, I know you were, erm, interested-"
"Kathryn, I just went out for drinks with her. Honestly, I think you're in a lot more pain than I am."
"He wasn't even nice about it! He just told me he couldn't see me anymore, that he was meeting Sandrine, that...."
"Kathryn, I'm sorry. I know what it's like to be dumped."
"One thing's for sure, I never expected to be dumped by a hologram! .... I just feel so alone...."
"Kathryn, you aren't, you never will be. I think you need a good night's sleep."
"Thanks, Chakotay. I'm still a little shaky, though. Can I-"
"I'm not going anywhere."
"Thanks, Chakotay."
"No problem, it's what friends are for."
"About that...."
"Paris! I thought I told you to have him let her down easy!"
"Hey, Chakotay, I can't plan that carefully! There's too much chance involved! I reprogrammed Sandrine and Michael for you! And you know I did the best I could!"
"Yeah, but still, I almost died when I saw she was so depressed! It wasn't-"
"It all worked out, right? Then you owe me!"
"Hmmmph. I guess. What have you come up with?"
"Well, just two little things. First, the Doc's been getting on my nerves more than usual. I've arranged it so both of your names come up for the next away mission, which I'm told is a ten- day uranium mining trip-"
"Paris! That's too cruel, even for you!"
"Hey, this was all your idea, right? Well, then! The second bit, well, let's just say you're finally going to have time to be in a Talent Night!"
"Paris, how'd you like to meet some plasma manifolds?"
"Just as soon as I tell the Captain about some reprogramming I did recently, sir. The songs you'll be singing are 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', addressed to Voyager, and 'You Are My Sunshine', addressed to the Captain. Here are the lyrics, enjoy!"
Epilouge:
"But Sandrine, m'dear! You-"
"Michael, I don't know what came over me, but you can be assured that it won't happen again. Now out of my establishment! I never want to see you again!"
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