Subject: Grail: "Last Look Back" - Random Thoughts

<10 forward> Random thoughts.

I am amazed at the level of activity in ten forward and the

holosuites. The doors opened to the bar many hours ago. I know it has

been at least six but after that it gets fuzzy. It has been over 24

hours since I have been able to sit down or rest yet I still am not

tired in the least.

I think most of the senior staff has at least dropped in for a few

moments to say there congrats. I know CDR Hargen hasn't been in as i

have been looking for her. I see the need for more entertainment in

here and plan to build a computerized gambling game. I've seen a few

different types and have the basic knowledge of what I need. If I can

just get my hands on the parts.

The Capt just walked out after seeing Kait Brennan walk in and out a

couple of times in obvious pain.. I wanted to help her yet I still

don't know her. Would she have gotten upset at the guesture or would

she have been appreciative for the help. This starts me to thinking

about how little I really know about any of the people on the crew, or

even the mission. Except for the welcome aboard breif by the captain I

havn't really spoken to anyone, except on a professional basis.

Seeing the exchange between Kirby and Demontigny brought a quick idea to

mind. If I can gain his trust I can make a nice profit and help keep

the marine in his place. Seeing Demontigny heading toward the door

after the exchange I am brought quickly back to reality. I have to talk

to him before he gets through that door.

"Sir, could I talk to you for a few minutes," said Tony.

François stopped and turned to face the bartender, "Certainement,

and please call me François... Tony, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, Tony Verde. Uh..." he lowered his voice, "I overheard what

you and Chief Kirby said just now and... well... for a part of the

game's profits, I could... arrange it so Kirby would drink a lot more

alcool than you..."

François stared at the barman for a moment, letting his words sink

through the few layers of drinks to his brain. Then he laughed out loud.

"Merci for the offer, mon ami," he said, tapping Verde on the shoulder,

"but non merci. I could take on fifteen marines like him and still come

out on top!" He then turned around and left Ten-Forward, still chuckling.