I had wanted a parrot, but the only thing I could find to go with the costume was the "Fruit Loops" toucan, multi-colored beak and all.I chuckled as I...headed over to the snack table. They had several box wines available; to include a burgundy I'd had before and knew to be good. I got us both a plastic cup full and took it back to the super villainess.I was able to talk to this woman for over an hour, the topics ranged from the future of the economy to fashion trends. This was what I loved about. They could make light speed but out here in deep space light speed was not very fast. Distances between stars would take years at that speed. I looked up into the rear view as people started to move towards the entrance to the pod. Then suddenly there was a roar as the hallway opened to space. The auto doors slammed shut and the pod self initiated launch. I could hear the woman next to me scream as the realization of what had happened sank into her soul. Then mind numbing acceleration. Voyager, though I hope our trip home is a bit less eventful.It has been a month now since the disaster. The ISHTAR has been running on a skeleton crew by necessity, as females made up ony 25% of the ship's complement. Dr. Akria was the highest-raking surviving officer, but since she has been busy with the virus, it was decided that I should take command (there doesn't seem to be much need for a security officer at the moment in any event).Dr. Akira reports that the virus, while eliminated, has. She had to be in love with him. What other explanation was there for the stupendous quality of their love-making? But why didn’t he act more like he loved her? Her coat lay on the kitchen floor where she’d dropped it when they came in and began making out. She felt guilty about doing that, too. She bent down, picked it up, slipped it on, then went out and got into Ricky’s car. Ricky turned out the house lights then joined her in the car. He pressed the door-opener, started the engine, backed.