Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on Thursday 18 April 2019 @ 08:24 by Commander Save'ena (Sav) Tillatix & Lieutenant Marbim Rejal
Edited on on Thursday 18 April 2019 @ 16:19

Mission: The New Collective
Location: Officers Lounge
Timeline: Before leaving the Research Station
2384 words - 4.8 OF Standard Post Measure

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Once Miles was back on board, he sniffed his uniform, "Ugh, I need a shower and something clean to wear." Heading to his quarters he messages Sav, "You have any plans in an hour or so? Commander Cale owes me some time off, so I thought we might catch a bite to eat and then share some time in the holodeck..."

=/\= Hey Miles, no plans at all. Now that we aren't out and about in dangerous situations, the docs are making sure I stick to my light duty schedule, so I was only allowed to work 4 hours today... and, to tell the truth, I am so bored out of my skull right now, I really could stand some excitement, and being with you would fit that bill. What time to meet in the officers lounge, umm, how about I meet you in the lounge around 1830 hours... see you soon. *kiss* =/\=

Miles could barely contain his excitement while he fussed around his cabin trying to figure out what to wear, he opted for a water shower over sonic as hot water helped clear his mind at times. Once done, he hit the replicator for some items he'd worn while on Earth. When 1830 rolled around Miles presented himself in a Black Watch Tartan kilt, Klingon knee-high boots, a white silk button up shirt, and a dozen red roses with baby's breathe. Besides his combadge he is sporting an exquisite Bajoran earring on his right ear, and what looks like a Klingon house crest as a left earring. Grabbing the maitre'de, he whispers a few requests before finding an empty table by a viewport. Although outwardly calm, he has nervous energy roiling around inside...

Sav arrives at the lounge dressed in a light green blouse, darker green dress jacket, and a very dark green skirt. She is wearing comfortable dress shoes as she was not sure what holodeck program Miles had in mind. However, she was so looking forward to this date as Rick Draxx had made it very clear Sav was not a part of Melody's family. Sav was still feeling hurt over loss of Melody as a fellow wife due to a one night fling... it hurt... deeply, but she had to shove that aside and make a life for herself. And, here was Miles liking her for her.

She heads to the host and asks about Miles. The Maitre De takes her over to where Miles is waiting. She comes up to the table, thanks the Maitre De, then turns to Miles and asks, "Is this okay for your planned adventure on the holodeck? you never told me what to wear... so I had to guess.."

Miles gulps as he smiles at her, "Wow, I, uh, lovely, yes, you look lovely...um, wow I think I botched that," while laughing at himself he hands her the bouquet of roses. "They are from a florist on Earth, in London. The shop always reminded me of my Grandmother's floral greenhouses. I hope you don't mind, but I had the chef prepare our dinner to go. I've never been there, but I heard the sunsets on Risa are spectacular, so I thought maybe we'd check one out if that's ok with you.."

Sav gladly received the bouquet of roses. She held them up to her nose, sniffing deeply, with her eyes closed and her bodice increasing in size from the inrush of air into her lungs. Of course, the smile, the ears semi to the side, and her pose really showed the pleasure of a rather shapely lady before Miles. She let out the breath with an "Ahhhhhhh". She smiled to Miles sweetly and replied, "They smell heavenly, and look darling, Miles." She mischievously tilted her head slightly as she continued, "Dinner to go, and a sunset.. why Miles, I think your getting Romantic on me."

She looked appreciatively over Miles body as her eyes took in his Kilt, unusual boots, with the White silk shirt in stunning contrast to the black of his kilt. She wasn't sure about the earings as she was used to girls wearing them while guys usually didn't, but they seemed to go with his outfit, so she figured they would grow on her. She whistled appreciatively, then said, "You look handsome Miles, very much so. Now, I wonder, your kilt, are you wearing it L'Tandrey Style or Scottish Style?"

Obviously blushing, Miles runs his hand from his boots up, "My roommate at the academy helped me pick this out. We were the misfits in London, so on our free days we went about dressed this way. Interestingly enough, there were many places we were able to get into dressed this way. The boots are obviously Klingon, including two spots for blades. The kilt's colors are what drew me to it, along with such a comfortable top. He also presented me with this earring when we graduated. I haven't talked to him in some time, and hope he's ok. He was posted aboard a warship, or at least that's what his mother told me. She was a nice lady, taught me to eat many of their foods."

Sav's ears perked up as she listened intently to Miles talk about where he got his fashion statement for this night which led into more of his background. She loved learning about friends and their influence. She raised an eyebrow at how he was saying things, which meant his friend must have been Klingon, hence why misfits. She sat still, intent upon every word he spoke.

"This earring (touches the Bajoran one) belonged to my grandmother. She fell in love with a Bajoran before Terok Nor became Deep Space Nine. My grandfather had him killed, but she was allowed to keep this as a remembrance. She gave it to me when I left Cardassia. As to what I am or are not wearing under my kilt, I was told 'never to tell' by the groundskeeper who was Scottish and thought it a hoot that I wanted to wear this." Looking up at Sav, he smiles, and then in a husky voice says, "Maybe you'll find out."

Sav suppressed a giggle. That is what a couple of Scotsman had told her as well as she was wingman, well, wingwoman for dates. And, while maybe a hoot, to Sav, it looked very nice upon Miles. However, at the last, she brought a hand up to her muzzle to hide the sudden blush upon it. She was thinking about peeking, just to find out, and here was an offer. There was no sign of trepidation though, as nothing untowards was said along with no actions amiss taken. Sav was getting better, for sure.

Realizing what he's said, grins, "Sorry, just slipped out." He looks over and sees the waiter holding a large wicker basket, "there's our dinner and a blanket. I had them prepare some of your favorite dishes, or at least what you seem to order the most, plus some additions I like, with a bottle of kanar, it's a Cardassian liquor, thick, sweet, and spicy. I also had them pack a couple of bottles of Irish stout, which sounded good with all the protein choices we have, did you want anything else, or," holding his right arm out, "is Mi'lady ready for her evening outing?"

Sav gladly put her left arm into his right. She replied, "Ah ama most certainly reahdah fer this herun Dahte, Honorable Sir. Yer choices are just Mahvelous. Ah look forwahrd tah tryin' the Liquor, and Ah love ah good Stout witha mah stew. Yer choices match up witha thick, sweet, ana spicy male yah obviously are. Lead the way, good Sirrah, Lead the way."

Leading the way, and picking up the basket on their way out the door, Miles begins heading for the nearest holodeck suite. "I, I don't wish to scare you off Sav, but I believe I am beginning to foster feelings for you...I, uh, jeez this is tough, um, during these last few weeks, it seems every time we encounter something, it puts us in harm's way, and well, I don't want you in harms way, I want you safe," casting a fast glance at Sav he adds, "i want you to be safe in my arms if I can be so bold as to say that..."

Sav churred and blushed at Miles words. She leaned closer to him, liking how that sounded. The words echoed in her mind, 'Safe in his arms.. safe.. not a playtoy to be abused... safe.. and with Melody gone.. gone forever' A few tears well up in Sav's eyes, and she just let them drop. In a husky voice she says, "That sounds like the most wonderful place in the world, Miles, safe... safe in your arms. Thanks, for liking me for me.. ana not.. just physical me."

As the doors open, Miles picks her up, puts his mouth close to her ear and says, "puqwI''e' puS poH tuj bI'reS rose fairer 'ej milady jach qalegh muS jIH." He continues with, "Roughly translated to English, Thou art fairer than a summer rose, and I hate to see you cry milady." He steps into the holosuite, where a sky colored in shades of pink, orange, lavender and blue stretch out from the small island they are now standing on. As the door closes what can be seen all around them is gently lapping water, the island perhaps one mile across is littered with trees and flowering shrubs. Close at hand, a large blanket has been staked down. Two suns are in the sky, one higher than the other. One is an opaque purple, the other a pearlescent green. "We've at least an hour or two until they both set. I also ordered up some swimwear in case we want to play with the fishes that are out there."

Sav stiffened when he picked her up as the move caught her totally unawares. However, her claws remained sheathed, a testament to the training back at the academy, even if it could be to her detriment. She listened to his words, relaxing as that is all he had done. She relaxes further into his arms, feeling a little bit like being a teenage kit in her father's arms once more being comforted after a really rough day at school. She 'OOooo'ed at the sight of the suns, beach with its backdrop, and water gently lapping towards them.

Sav churr-giggled, "Hey, Handsome Knight, thanks." She gave his neck ridge a gentle nip, then said, "A quick swim sounds like fun, I just have to make sure my tail doesn't get waterlogged.. other than that, I love swimming."

Sav gave Miles a hug, then went over to grab her swim suite off the blanket and then headed for the trees. She called out, "Holler when your changed.." Getting behind some shrubbery, she changed herself, glad for the onepiece, happy to know Miles had looked up her standard wear in the holodeck scenarios.

Standing in a pair of swim shorts, Miles at first looks down at his physique. Human women had commented that his skin felt weird, hard, and that his ridges weren't aesthetically pleasing, yet here was Sav who seemed to enjoy his physique...

Sav came out from the bushes to come stand beside Miles. She whistled at seeing his physique and body markings/ridges. She gently teased him, "Say, stranger, you look rather nice. What happened to that starfleet officer Miles? Starfleet personnel can't look this good, right?" Then she leaned into him and said, "Miles, thanks. I.. can have wide mood swings, like I said before. And, umm, there used to be another in my life, but he is missing and she is now out of reach.. so, yeah, I'm truly alone, again.. it.. wow, it kindof hurts.. didn't used to, but then again, I was dying of slow poisoning, so I guess that was something, eh? I just... I'm totally botching this, aren't I?"

"No my dear, you're not." Enfolding her into a semi-tight hug, Miles breathes the scent of her in, "it's been a while for me to Sav. I was just thinking on the few women who I did try to date, it always came down to them not being able to handle my looks, something I cant change. Coming to the Merlin, I was ready for a change, for a new life, and now a new romance..." Picking her up again he walks out into the warm waters, setting Sav down into the water he says, "Now be careful, the fish might try to nibble on you ... you look very, hmmm, tasty in that suit." With that he splashes water at her as he dives into the deeper waters...

Sav relaxed into his hug, not feeling threatened in the least. He had not tried any first base tactics, was holding her for being a female with him, and that was further allowing her to feel comfortable with him. She looked up quizzically when he talked about his looks as he looked interesting and handsome to her. She squealed out in churr-laughter when she was picked up and enjoyed being supported by a guy she didn't feel threatened by. It was interesting to not be having negative reactions for a change.

She was surprised to find the water warm as she settled into it. She felt her tail producing its oils to become water resistant for a while even as she churr blushed at Miles comment. The splash catches her off guard as she yells out, "Hey..." She giggled as she saw him knife into the water. She shook herself and began splashing herself some more to get ready to swim. When Miles appears treading water, she calls out, "You realize this means War... and you need to be careful yourself, Mister, as you're the one with the lure for fishes, not me." With a giggle, Sav side strokes out to where Miles is, enjoying the evening swim before the supper.. and sunsets.

This was a magical evening as she let go her fears and worries, if just for a while.

TBC

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LTjg Marbim Rejal
USS Merlin
Chief of Operations

Commander Save'ena Tillatix
CFCO/Bridge Command Specialist
USS Merlin