MoonMan
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"Tired of all the busy streets and loud noise of the city?
The screen at the front of the large shuttlecraft fluttered on, depicting a Funky City super-highway streaming with vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
"Feeling a little stressed from your job? Need a little time to unwind?"
The soft-toned feminine voice hummed on, the picture changing to a business office cubical housing a very tired looking middle-aged Nepleslian man dressed in a casual (and slightly disheveled) suit and tie.
"Then look no further; for paradise is but a shuttle away."
In sharp contrast to the two images shown before, the screen slowly faded into white for a few seconds. When the bright white began to fade away, the picture had turned to one depicted a vast, white-sand beach in mid-day with clear, crystal blue water lapping against the shore with the smooth, gentle tide. As the video played on, it followed the words spoken from the speaker systems set around the shuttle in perfect unison.
A small map sprang up at the bottom corner of the screen, allowing the onlookers to spectate the introduction video while also learning the layout of the facility.
"The Sunny Side Up Ocean Resort knows that everyone, even the most diligent of workers, requires a relaxing break. With clear skies and serene environments in abundance, this newly-opened recreational resort takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Avante III. Where on other planets in the Nepleslian Empire accept the hussle and bussle of the city, Avante III only knows the peace and quiet of the soft waves as they splash against the sands."
"Aside from our renowned beaches, the Sunny Side Up Resort is fully staffed the meet any needs. Treat yourself to a reinvigorating day at our Bath and Spa, or enjoy the star-light evening at our outdoor terrace and bar, the Golden Sands Lounge. Famous cuisine from all over the universe is served by our award-winning chefs, able to suit the tastes of any man, woman or species with astounding results. Once you're done relaxing on the warm sands, feel free to make use of our outdoor recreational facilities and pools; lessons will be offered to those less experienced, of course, so that everyone may participate."
"Whatever your tastes or preferences are, you can be rest assured that here at the Sunny Side Up, all of your dreams and expectations will be surpassed. We look forward to having you, and please enjoy your stay."
Cassefin Montreal clapped a few times excitedly in her seat at the front of the shuttlecraft as the video stopped and the lights in the room turned bright again. "Well! That looked just delightful!" She exclaimed, readjusting the large-rimmed straw hat on her head with a twist.
The rest of Squad 35 also sat in the same shuttle, lined along the soft-cushioned seats following the walls of the large shuttle. Surprisingly true to the announcement Cassefin Montreal gave just a few days prior to then, the entire population of the Cirrus Research Station had been invited to attend a special vacation period away from their work. The opportunity to sample one of the newest recreational resorts on one of the recently-colonized oceanic worlds was one that did not come often, after all, and from the look of the introductory video the resort itself was indeed first-class.
The Head Administrator, apparently all too ready to get everything out of her visit, was dressed in a vibrant yellow, if somewhat thin-threaded, sun dress with matching straw hat and sandals. Beneath the somewhat transparent sundress, the groups could see a tasteful bright-red one-piece bathing suit. Her mood was markedly better than her usual fare as well; she was all smiles as she turned to make out the reactions of the rest of the passengers to the recently-shown video. "I must admit, this is my first time at a beach; I've never had the time to visit one, with my work and all!"
The shuttle, although small, was able to hold all of Squad 35, as well as a handful of other familiar faces. Most notable was both Guard Captain Abeck, the dynamic duo of George and Lenny, and the vibrantly cheery Administrator Purina Popjoy.
Abeck, sitting with the rest of the squad, was dressed in a simple set of blue swimming trunks and white silk button shirt, purposely left undone in anticipation for the warm weather. The guard captain seemed oblivious to the obvious effect it had on both Purina and Cassefin, however.
Purina, likewise, was dressed ready for a day in the sun. Fashionable as always, her brilliant pink hair was done up in a beautiful set of curls, complimented by a lovely two-piece adorned with pink sequins, flowered blue sandals and a delicate sash strung along her waist, slightly obscuring the bottom half of her swimsuit.
George and Lenny, likes the rest of the passengers, looked all too anxious to get away from the Cirrus. Lenny, the large ID-SOL, wore a set of enormous goggles over his eyes, complete with an equally large snorkel, massive green swim trunks and monolithic blue rubber flippers...which would look quite ridiculous on most ID-SOLs, but seemed to work just fine with Lenny. George, on the other hand, was dressed in a slick black-and-gold Hawaiian shirt and dark brown trunks. His eyes were hidden behind a set of stylish sunshades, but they did little to hide his anticipation.
"Oh yes!" Purina added in after Cassefin, clapping her hands together in delight. "I can't wait to visit the spa they mentioned...I could do with a little pampering after all that hard work! Isn't that right, Abeck?" Purina's voice momentarily turned to a slightly seductive tone as she shot a glance at the Guard Captain near the rear.
Abeck simply smiled. "I'm sure we're all very excited," he added, looking over the rest of the group to hear their responses.
The screen at the front of the large shuttlecraft fluttered on, depicting a Funky City super-highway streaming with vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
"Feeling a little stressed from your job? Need a little time to unwind?"
The soft-toned feminine voice hummed on, the picture changing to a business office cubical housing a very tired looking middle-aged Nepleslian man dressed in a casual (and slightly disheveled) suit and tie.
"Then look no further; for paradise is but a shuttle away."
In sharp contrast to the two images shown before, the screen slowly faded into white for a few seconds. When the bright white began to fade away, the picture had turned to one depicted a vast, white-sand beach in mid-day with clear, crystal blue water lapping against the shore with the smooth, gentle tide. As the video played on, it followed the words spoken from the speaker systems set around the shuttle in perfect unison.
A small map sprang up at the bottom corner of the screen, allowing the onlookers to spectate the introduction video while also learning the layout of the facility.
"The Sunny Side Up Ocean Resort knows that everyone, even the most diligent of workers, requires a relaxing break. With clear skies and serene environments in abundance, this newly-opened recreational resort takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Avante III. Where on other planets in the Nepleslian Empire accept the hussle and bussle of the city, Avante III only knows the peace and quiet of the soft waves as they splash against the sands."
"Aside from our renowned beaches, the Sunny Side Up Resort is fully staffed the meet any needs. Treat yourself to a reinvigorating day at our Bath and Spa, or enjoy the star-light evening at our outdoor terrace and bar, the Golden Sands Lounge. Famous cuisine from all over the universe is served by our award-winning chefs, able to suit the tastes of any man, woman or species with astounding results. Once you're done relaxing on the warm sands, feel free to make use of our outdoor recreational facilities and pools; lessons will be offered to those less experienced, of course, so that everyone may participate."
"Whatever your tastes or preferences are, you can be rest assured that here at the Sunny Side Up, all of your dreams and expectations will be surpassed. We look forward to having you, and please enjoy your stay."
Cassefin Montreal clapped a few times excitedly in her seat at the front of the shuttlecraft as the video stopped and the lights in the room turned bright again. "Well! That looked just delightful!" She exclaimed, readjusting the large-rimmed straw hat on her head with a twist.
The rest of Squad 35 also sat in the same shuttle, lined along the soft-cushioned seats following the walls of the large shuttle. Surprisingly true to the announcement Cassefin Montreal gave just a few days prior to then, the entire population of the Cirrus Research Station had been invited to attend a special vacation period away from their work. The opportunity to sample one of the newest recreational resorts on one of the recently-colonized oceanic worlds was one that did not come often, after all, and from the look of the introductory video the resort itself was indeed first-class.
The Head Administrator, apparently all too ready to get everything out of her visit, was dressed in a vibrant yellow, if somewhat thin-threaded, sun dress with matching straw hat and sandals. Beneath the somewhat transparent sundress, the groups could see a tasteful bright-red one-piece bathing suit. Her mood was markedly better than her usual fare as well; she was all smiles as she turned to make out the reactions of the rest of the passengers to the recently-shown video. "I must admit, this is my first time at a beach; I've never had the time to visit one, with my work and all!"
The shuttle, although small, was able to hold all of Squad 35, as well as a handful of other familiar faces. Most notable was both Guard Captain Abeck, the dynamic duo of George and Lenny, and the vibrantly cheery Administrator Purina Popjoy.
Abeck, sitting with the rest of the squad, was dressed in a simple set of blue swimming trunks and white silk button shirt, purposely left undone in anticipation for the warm weather. The guard captain seemed oblivious to the obvious effect it had on both Purina and Cassefin, however.
Purina, likewise, was dressed ready for a day in the sun. Fashionable as always, her brilliant pink hair was done up in a beautiful set of curls, complimented by a lovely two-piece adorned with pink sequins, flowered blue sandals and a delicate sash strung along her waist, slightly obscuring the bottom half of her swimsuit.
George and Lenny, likes the rest of the passengers, looked all too anxious to get away from the Cirrus. Lenny, the large ID-SOL, wore a set of enormous goggles over his eyes, complete with an equally large snorkel, massive green swim trunks and monolithic blue rubber flippers...which would look quite ridiculous on most ID-SOLs, but seemed to work just fine with Lenny. George, on the other hand, was dressed in a slick black-and-gold Hawaiian shirt and dark brown trunks. His eyes were hidden behind a set of stylish sunshades, but they did little to hide his anticipation.
"Oh yes!" Purina added in after Cassefin, clapping her hands together in delight. "I can't wait to visit the spa they mentioned...I could do with a little pampering after all that hard work! Isn't that right, Abeck?" Purina's voice momentarily turned to a slightly seductive tone as she shot a glance at the Guard Captain near the rear.
Abeck simply smiled. "I'm sure we're all very excited," he added, looking over the rest of the group to hear their responses.
