SIM:USS Eagle/A Chat with Valentino/Daydan Taboo: Difference between revisions

'''Valentino:''' Yes, I’ve learnt a few styles. I started martial arts when I was about four. I mastered many forms during my time with the Vulcans.

'''Taboo:''' Hmm, the Vulcans have aloot to answer for, I must confess my inspiration came from the ancient Betazoids and the Chinese Shaolin Priests.  I'd like to see one of your katas. :Daydan bowed to him and stepped away to give him some space:  

: Valentino couldn’t really say no to the captain’s request. Also, Michael would never pass up a chance to show how good he was. Young arrogance eh? :

'''Valentino:''' No, I don’t mind.

: Standing straight he spun on his right foot and executed an impressive head-height side kick with his left. His foot remained in mid air for a few moments, demonstrating the strength of his quadriceps. Without landing his foot, he then continued kicking in a 360 degree motion, kicking in every direction. He stopped and executed a double back flip acrobatically. There was an air of confidence to his demonstration. :

'''Taboo:''' :Daydan laughed: You look like you enjoyed that, not bad, not bad at all.  

'''Valentino:''' Thank you sir, I mean sensei. :Smiles:

: After their demonstrations, they re-took their seats and Michael resumed his interview. :

'''Valentino:''' That was fun! ::Clears his throat:: Captain, you’ve been in Starfleet for quite some time. But before you joined, I understand you were a civilian martial arts instructor at the Academy?

'''Taboo:''' Blimey, you have been busy, yes that is correct, I had no idea what I wanted to do, my family wanted me to study mind sciences with the Vulcan's when I was a boy, but they grew weary of my, always asking questions and going against tradition, they couldn't wait to exchange me with a Chinese Priest who wanted to study the Vulcan ways. I think in some ways it did me a favour, at the monastery where I lived for the next 15 years my tutor and master instructed me well, he was like a father to me. The Academy was hard work but my classes were very popular, mostly Science and Medical Personel, Security seemed to enjoy rather more brutal styles. Wrestling and Tiabo. :Daydan scoffed: "Wind and Water" was still being developed then. I worked hard and perfected my art, and in my spare time I would study the Sciences and Engineering.   

'''Valentino:''' That’s a lot of students!

: Looking back into the camera, Michael speaks to the audience once more and changes the subject. :

'''Valentino:''' I’m sure you're well aware that the captain is half Betazoid and half El-Aurian. :Turns to Taboo: If you had to pick one of those to be, which race would you choose?

'''Taboo:''' :Daydan smiled:  That's easy, Betazoid.