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Post by shian on Aug 24, 2008 2:26:19 GMT -5
::After rooting around the kitchen, going through the inventory of foods in stasis, then contacting Mamasan for a few things, she finally had a dinner prepared.::
::She stood back, looking at the dishes as they were gathered together. Heirloom tomato salad with fresh greens, blue cheese, and a creamy chive dressing to start with. Then, a herb-crusted pork tenderloin with a champagne sauce with rustic garlic and root vegetables for the main entree. And for dessert, her grandmother's recipe for deep dish banana pudding.::
::Pleased with the way everything turned out, she went about setting the table and making it look as perfect as she could get it. She stood back, looking at it, hoping that her husband would enjoy it.::
::Now, all she had to do was wait for her husband to get back from the bridge.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 25, 2008 11:20:50 GMT -5
::Brock entered their quarters, stopping to take in the aroma.::
Something smeels really wonderful! ::He said. He approached Shian, Kissing her on the cheek and handing her a rose.::
And I think the food smells pretty good, too. ::He grinned::
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Post by shian on Aug 25, 2008 12:26:05 GMT -5
::Shian turned, smiling, as her husband entered, kissed her cheek, and gave her a rose.::
::She took a moment to smell it as her husband joked. She lightly smacked the side of his shoulder as she continued to smile::
Well, dinner is done for you, whenever you're cleaned up and ready to eat.
::She went over to the wall unit and pressed the keys to take dinner out of stasis. She put the food on the table, arranging it so that it looked nice, then put her rose in a vase, placing it in the center of the table::
How was the rest of your day up there?
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 26, 2008 8:11:26 GMT -5
::As she began to get the food ready, Brock slipped into the other room, changing out of his uniform into something a little less stiff. He splashed cold water on himself from the wash basin as it slid out of the wall.::
My day? Pretty uneventful. Just a lot of charting and exploring.
::He came back out.:: That does smell wonderful, I'm starving.
::He sat at the table, looking over the food, waiting for her to join him.::
How about a little trip to the holodeck later on? I had a litle something in mind that I thought you might like.
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Post by shian on Aug 26, 2008 23:51:24 GMT -5
::she sat down at the table, grabbing the salad bowl first and putting a small pile of it on Brock's plate, then adding some to hers::
::She smiled to him:: Something on the holodeck? Well, I've actually got some time of my own scheduled there. But, sure, I'd love to go there and see what you've got planned.
::He always had such wonderful and romantic ideas in mind when he did things like this.::
::She then sliced a couple of pieces off of the tenderloin, placing two of them on his plate, lightly dousing it with the champagne sauce, then followed suit on her own plate, though with only one slice of pork tenderloin. Then she scooped some of the roasted vegetables up and added them to his dinner plate, as well as some to her own.::
Charting and exploring. What? The asteroid belt?
::She poured them each a glass of fresh Bajoran spring wine, then picked up her fork and began eating her salad.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 27, 2008 8:19:33 GMT -5
::He nodded at her question as he took his first bite.::
Some kind of magnetic phenomenon that only occurs every few years.
::He took another bite.:: This is wonderful. I see you haven't lost your touch. You could always cook. I knew that whatever you made was going to be good, but this is VERY good.
::He smiled as he continued to eat.::
I was hoping to show you the program that I've often used to center myself. The Doctor's been in there with me a few times.
There's a...person in there who's wisdom I often seek. I thought you might like the program as well.
What have you been running in the Holodeck? If you don't want me to know, that's ok.
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Post by shian on Aug 27, 2008 9:42:32 GMT -5
::Shian smiled broadly as he complimented her, taking bites of her vegetables with some of the pork.::
Well, I hadn't actually tried cooking anything for... since the last time I cooked for you.
The salad is my version of something I had in a restaurant once. Since I couldn't get the recipe from them, I just tried recreating it on my own. And the pork tenderloin is something my mother used to make. My father used to love it.
Wait until you see what I have for dessert.
::She took a few more bites of food, interspersed with sips of the spring wine as Brock talked of the holodeck program.::
Your program sounds wonderful, Brock. Really. And you let the doctor go with you? Did he enjoy it?
As for what I've been doing in there, I've been working on my frustration release like Doctor McCoy and I did before. I've gone in there a few times just to do that for five or ten minutes.
But the other programs... well, they came from my brother. I've been running his flight control simulation programs.
::She quickly took another bite of the tenderloin, and began chewing it, hoping to stall having to answer whatever her husband might ask until she was done completely masticating it.::
::She originally wasn't going to tell him about the programs. But, after everything that they'd been through, if she couldn't tell him, then she'd be keeping something from him. She didn't like that feeling.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 27, 2008 12:35:30 GMT -5
::He kept eating as he listened to her. The food was very tasty and a welcome departure form Japanese food. He had trouble stopping.::
Dessert? If I didn;t know better, I'd think you were trying to produce the galaxy's first fat Troglyte. ::Smiles::
You know, I had a feeling you'run some flight simulations. I think that's great.
The pilot in you is still there, and just as determined as ever to fly.
Something tells me you'll be moving up to joyriding in a shuttle before long. I know that won;t be right away, but you may want to go to the hanger just to take a look at what we have there.
::He realized he was rambling out of excitement for her choice of programs and continued eating.::
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Post by shian on Aug 27, 2008 21:26:25 GMT -5
::She smiled to him adoringly.::
I don't think there's any way you could get fat off of my cooking unless you quit running all over the ship. And that's not likely to happen, now is it.
::She sighed. Of course he would have known she'd try flying again. He knew her better than anyone.::
I've already been to the hangar. I went and had a look the other day.
::She took a drink of the spring wine before telling him her idea::
I'd... I'd like to take one of the auxillary craft out for a little excursion. But, when we're at a point where I can leave Polaris safely and get a couple of hours out there.
::She looked at him, trying to discern his mood, anticipate his reaction, but she can't at the moment.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 27, 2008 23:08:34 GMT -5
::He laughed as she spoke. No, he wouldn't get fat with all the running he had to do, in addition to keeping his martial arts regimen up. that was aprt of his life. Not to mention mamsan would kill him if he didn't.::
Really? ::He looked up:: I think that's great! and I was going to suggest it when we get back to the starbase.
::He was excited that she wanted to actually fly this early on. He didn;t want to push her. She would push herself as much as she needed.::
Those small Federation class shuttles might be a good place to start. they're maneuverable and easy to fly.
::He grinned:: Unless you want to go right for the warhammer.
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Post by shian on Aug 28, 2008 23:26:49 GMT -5
::Shian grinned::
Well, I was actually looking at both of them. But, the Warhammer is for my next step up. I would like to start with one of the Fed class shuttles.
::She took a few more bites of her vegetables and pork, alternating between her main course and then the salad. She really was glad he liked what she made.::
Maybe, once we get to the station, you could come out with me on the shuttle?
::She drank from her spring wine again, waiting for his response::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 29, 2008 0:14:19 GMT -5
::He grinned at her suggestion.::
I was hoping you'd take the Fed. They're nice little ships. They even have aquatic capabilities You'll have fun with one of those.
And of course I'd like to go out on the shuttle with you! I was hoping you would ask me.
::He took her hand.::
You're taking a big step, and I'm proud of you. It's wonderful watching you get stronger everyday.
::He leaned in and kissed her cheek:: And thank you for this wonderful meal. It was delicious.
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Post by shian on Aug 29, 2008 0:32:20 GMT -5
::She could feel the color flooding to her cheeks::
I wanted this to be a special meal. I felt like this should be special because of how far we've both come. It's not just me. It's you, too.
::She put her fork down.::
Well, would you like dessert before or after we go see this holodeck program of yours?
::She smiled at her husband. His handsome face, his beautiful eyes, he was so much of everything she ever wanted. And they were together, still, after everything. It just deepened her love for him.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Aug 29, 2008 0:47:18 GMT -5
It was a very special meal, Sweetheart. I could taste the love you put into making it.
And yes, I'd love dessert. Something sweet is always nice after a good meal.
::He winked slyly at her::
But I'll just have the pudding for now.
It's nice to just be able to relax in quarters and eat in like this. Almost like the old days. Only these are better days.
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Post by shian on Aug 29, 2008 1:05:42 GMT -5
::Shian grinned, then stood up from the table, taking her plate with her. She went to the kitchen area and soon returned with two shallow dishes.::
::As she set the dish down in front of him, she leaned in and kissed him. It just felt right.::
Banana pudding, special family recipe. Hope you enjoy it.
::she sat down with her own dish and put a spoon to it, looking up to watch her husband as he tried it.::
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Post by shian on Sept 6, 2008 9:23:56 GMT -5
::After dessert, they'd gone to the holodeck so that Brock could show her the program he'd been talking about.::
::They returned to quarters after they left.::
Brock, that was a remarkable program of Ardana. ::She smiled::
I hope that I will be able to use it again. I enjoyed meeting Kelmar. He's so delightful. Knowledgeable, too.
::She stood in the center of the main room, and hugged Brock as he came near her.::
I had a great time there, seeing Ardana again, seeing some of the people. Some day, I'd like to see the real Ardana. ::She kissed him::
Are you tired? Would you rather just sit here with me or would you like to go out to the lounge for a little bit?
::Shian really didn't care which option he might choose. She just knew that she wanted to keep spending time with her husband. She was slowly growing closer and more intimate with him the more experiences they shared. And it was important to her. Because it was one of the connections that she'd lost that she feared she would never get back. But here it was, beginning to happen.::
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Sept 7, 2008 1:07:18 GMT -5
::When Shian came over and hugged him, then kissed him, it was as if he had moved into a dream sequence. everything moves slowly. He held her in his arms and wanted this to be an eternal moment in time.
He could concentrate only on her warmth, both physical and spiritual. The love he felt when he first saw her grace the decks of the Concord. Just as strong. just as overwhelming.
All he wanted was to float on a cloud of her. Nothing but their love keeping them aloft.::
I was afraid you'd be tired after this. The lounge is nice, but I was hoping we could relax and ...cuddle. Would that be alright?
::He slowly kissed her. The feeling started there, then moved through his spine as it always did.::
All I want is to be with you, My love.
I'm very happy that you liked the program. It's almost magical compared to past incarnatons. It was wonderful to see it through your eyes. The real thing wil be even better than that.
And I will take you to Stratos. We'll explore the city together. We'll talk to the real people. You will feel the soul of Stratos.
Then I will take you to the surface. You will see the ancient places of the Troglytes. The caves, the mines, and the sacred and holy places of the ancient troglytes who lived before the time of the great lie.
I will show you the geothermal caves and hotsprings that gave us warmth When we were abandoned and left on the planet after building Stratos.
My planet will embrace you and make you a daughter of our people.
Someday we will return there and make it our home.
::He hesitated a moment.::
There are times where I feel ready to do that now.
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Post by shian on Sept 7, 2008 3:00:37 GMT -5
::She held him for a little while after they kissed.::
I might be a little tired, but I'm alright. I think cuddling sounds like a perfect idea
::She smiled. walking over to the sofa, holding his hand to bring him with her. She listened to him as they sat. She took a seat on one end, pulling him down so that he sat in front of her. She leaned him back until he was slightly reclining against her.::
Well, what you speak of about Stratos sounds like a wonderful trip. And I would be honored to become a 'daughter' of your people. I am one with you, after all.
::Her brow creased a bit as he mentioned his last:: What's wrong, Brock? Are you unhappy here?
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Post by Fleet Captain Brock Dantara on Sept 7, 2008 7:46:56 GMT -5
::He sat by her as she pulled him toward her. He leaned against her and rested his head on her shoulder.::
Of course I'm happy, Shian. It's not really a question of that.
::He thought for a second, trying to gather the proper words.::
Shian, when you were gone, It wasn't just you that was lost. It was part of me, too.
Yes I know I've done well for myself in Starfleet. I have a wonderful ship I've surounded myself with good people, good crew.
When Will found you, I almost couldn't believe it was true. It was almost too much of a miracle.
::He touched her face softly.::
I watched you come on board, you were hurt, Your spirit was worn down, You were scared of your own shadow. I wondered if I was ever going to truly have my wife back, or just what the Impostors had left of you.
And then, like another miracle, you began to grow, more and more of you came back to life, and now you're whole again.
::He took her hand::
I love having you on the ship. I love being able to finish a duty shift and look forward to seeing you.
And now, seeing you react the way you have on the bridge, you saved the ship. and now you've proven that you're still the pilot you always were.
Watching you grow back into your own has been wonderful. I am truly grateful that I was able to find you, and help heal you.
I...What I guess I'm teying to say, is, Baby haven't you been through enough? Haven't you paid your dues? Haven't we both?
The fates have been kind in bringing us back together, Shian. Why tempt them further? Why take a chance on something happening again?
I can't lose you again, Shian.
Sure, I've had dreams about exploring space. BUt I've found what I was looking for. Then I lost it. But I found it again.
::He sighed:: Don't worry I'm not going to quit. I'm sharing thoughts with you.
Starfleet is important to me. The work we do is important. BUt right now, My love, The only thing that is of prime importance to me....is you.
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Post by shian on Sept 7, 2008 14:05:34 GMT -5
::Shian held him and smiled while he spoke. She loved this man more than anything.::
You know, I thought that I was lost for good. I thought that they'd kill me when they were done. And then they started their experiments and I thought I had been the one that killed you.
That was my breaking point. And that's what they wanted. Well, they got it.
Then, when Captain Riker and the Titan found us and rescued us, I was terrified that what I'd done was real. Counselor Troi tried to help me, Counselor Huilan tried to help. They couldn't get through to me.
The doctors at SB 173 were not very successful either. But, Dr. Parvi at least got me to talk.
The point I'm getting at, is that my healing? It didn't really start to happen until you brought me home. You, Brock. Dr. McCoy helped a lot, but what has been the biggest help is you. Your love.
And yes, I may have helped save the ship, and I have been running all of my brother's old programs in the holodeck to feel the freedom of piloting again. But none of that matters to me as much as you do. I was out of Starfleet for months. And while I was being tended to by every Intelligence agent they could throw at us and every counselor and doctor, it wasn't my Starfleet career I was missing. It wasn't my rank that mourning. It was you.
::She sighed and leaned her head down to lean on his:: I would give up Starfleet and my career to stay with you wherever you went, Brock. Because you're right, we have both been through enough. And you will always matter more to me than a Starfleet career.
::She smiled and kissed the top of his head:: I love you, Brock.
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