Past and Present

Posted on Wed Mar 22nd, 2023 @ 4:00pm by Lieutenant Commander Ariana Monroe-Wayne & Lieutenant JG Deezell Vox

1,864 words; about a 9 minute read

Mission: Episode 115 - Planting for the Future
Location: Promenade
Timeline: MD1 16:00

It is fair to say that Deezell was worn out. It had been a long day for her and her team. Dee was sat in one of the many coffee shops on the promenade, staring into a large mug of strong coffee. Little did she know her day was about to get a whole lot more complicated.

Stepping onto the promenade Varena had arrived looking for her old friend Vox. She’d promised to look in on him next time she was in the area, and she wasn’t one for not keeping a promise. Now all she had to do was find Vox.

Making her way to where she had previously seen the Gallery, Varena was surprised to see it was no longer there. Turning around she headed into a nearby restaurant, offering one of the trademark sweet smiles she used when she wanted something, she leant across the counter. “Excuse me, what happened to the Serenity Gallery? Where can I find Raekwon Vox?”

"Oh you probably haven't heard."

The young man replied behind the counter.

"Rae died some months ago. Tragic it was too. From what I know, his ship, on route to Trill, hit something which badly damaged his ship and severely injured him. He was rescued before his ship blew up but didn't survive his injuries. We had a memorial service for him here on the station. Quite a turn out. Vox, the Symbiont, survived and got a new host. She's quite a looker too and Assistant Chief Engineer to boot. Lieutenant JG Deezell Vox. I have to go, I'm needed in the kitchen."

He then disappeared into the back.

“Dead... a female host!” Varena stood taking it all in, she hadn’t expected that one at all. She’d tormented Vox last time she’d seen him, but she liked him more than she admitted. She needed to find this new host.

Dee finished her coffee. It was time she got back to work. On leaving the coffee shop, she headed to the upper level of the promenade and made her way back towards the hanger where the ships her team were working on, were station. As she passed one of the many restaurants, she saw a familiar face. 'Oh boy this is going to be interesting' she thought. She approached Varena.

"Hello again, Varena. " she said smiling.

Varena turned and gazed at the young Trill who had spoken. “A new face, and a pretty one at that” Varena smiled her trademark wicked smile. “There I was hoping for another fun night with Rae, and here I am looking at yet another Vox host!”

"What makes you think that we can't still have a fun evening?" Dee asked. "Besides, we have much to catch up on." Dee added.

“Is that so?” Varena smiled as she looked at the latest Vox host. “You know me Vox, I’m happy with men or women, but I was under the impression that it was forbidden for Trill hosts to fraternise with previous hosts lovers?”

"Oh it is. Absolutely. Which is why it's not what I meant because my partner would probably punish me if I did. I'm not single Varena."

“Ahhh so you have already settled yourself with someone?” Varena nodded. “Good for you Vox, still it’s such a shame! We always did have good times both in and out of bed.” She grinned a wry grin.

"Oh yeah. Your flexibility was astonishing. K'Lara is as well. She's fabulous. "

Varena grinned. “She sounds like an interesting woman. So you did say we had some catching up to do, you’re welcome to join me aboard my ship if you’d like?”

"I could but I haven't got much time left on my break. I'm due back on the USS Cushing to supervise her updates " Dee explained.

“Fair enough” Varena nodded. “Perhaps after your shift then?”

"Sure. Where is your ship docked? I can get there when I'm done. Dee suggested

“You actually trust me?” Varena gave Deezell a surprised look. “If this was Rae he’d be expecting me to fly off with him or something! Not that I have any plans for that.”

"Varena, I know exactly what you are like. I haven't forgotten the times you have done exactly that, especially that time you locked me as in Rae, in a small room in just my underpants after I told you I could not go with you to Risa because of family commitments. You got us into so much trouble for that. Besides, I was a civilian then, now I am a Starfleet Officer and abducting one of us has a lot more consequences. "

“Indeed it does” Varena nodded almost disappointedly. “No more adventures for us anymore Vox, such a shame! I will miss our treasure hunting days. Anyway...” she looked around. “My ship is in shuttlebay on level 290, I have something a little more sleek and speedy these days. I’ll see you there.”

"Never say never, Varena. We may still get the opportunity to go for an adventure when I have some vacation time to take. Anyway, best get back to work. See you later at your ship. " She leant forward and gave her a peck on the cheek. "For old times. See ya later" she said turning around and heading off to the USS Cushing, giving Varena a good look at her shapely rear as she walked off.

“Mmm already seeing someone” Varena muttered to herself disappointedly. “That certainly is a shame.”


<19:30hrs>

Dee arrived at the hanger on level 290 and found Varena's. What a beauty. It was definitely as she had described it, very sleek indeed. The rear ramp was down at the back of the ship so she wandered up.... "Hello? Varena?" She called out.

“Right here Vox” Varena smiled as she appeared in one of her more usual figure hugging, low neckline outfits. The ones Rae used to appreciate when they spent time together. “Come on in and have a look around.”

Vox stepped into Varena's ship. " Very nice indeed. I won't ask how you acquired it just in case it was by nefarious means which, as a Starfleet Officer, I'd rather not hear about. "

“Of course” Varena smiled. “Though this time I won this beauty fair and square. Let us go and sit down in my quarters and you can tell me all about the new you.”

"Of course." Dee replied. They went into Varena's ship and sat down in her quarters.

"So what would you like to know? "

“Well if we’re to be friends, just about everything!” Varena grinned. “You should know by now Vox, I’m a very cautious woman.”

"Of course. Well I'm 28 years old, well Deezell is anyway. I was not an initiate as you are supposed to be before joining. I was the only Trill onboard the USS Rotorua when Vox's health became a concern. I am still adjusting to being joined as so I have my moments. I once forgot I was female and ended up getting a shock when I walked into the bathroom topless. Ask me things, it would be easier."

Varena grinned at the topless statement. “What to ask?” She paused as she gave Deezell a look that she often used to give Rae. “Rae always had a sense of adventure, he knew me like no other ever has. What about you Vox? Do you have that sense of adventure?”

"Of course. I would not have joined Starfleet if I had no sense of adventure. Obviously I am not as free to do as I wish regarding adventurous exploits like Rae did, but I am sure there can be opportunities for us. " Dee commented.

“Wonderful” Varena smiled. “I will miss those wonderful evenings Rae and I used to share! He knew just how to please a woman.”

"He most certainly did. I like to think I do as well and having Rae's experiences, maybe more so." Dee replied.

Varena smiled a wry smile. “Ahh but you did say you were seeing someone Vox.” She leant a little closer. “Such a shame.”

"Yes and to add to it there's the rules about reassociation." Dee frowned.

“Indeed” Varena nodded and stepped back. “I’m not so callus as to get you into my trouble my old friend.”

"True but you certainly have the knack of doing just that. Such fun. " Dee commented.

“If it’s fun you want my dear, that can certainly be arranged!” Varena grinned as she stretched out in her seat. “After all who would know what goes on aboard a private ship?”

"Still a mischievous torment aren't you Varena. " Dee replied with a smirk on her face.

“Ohh but of course Vox!” Varena smiled. “You know very well, when I want something I normally get it!”

"Yes, you most certainly do."

Varena grinned. “Are you certain you don’t want to relive our last time together?” She leant forward giving Dee a good view down the front of her top. “It could be so much fun!”

"Ok maybe just a little. "

Varena smiled the biggest smile yet as she moved closer to Dee. It wasn’t long before her lips met Dee’s in a kiss that she let linger.

Dee put her hands around the back of Verena's head, entwining her fingers in her hair. She looked deeply into her eyes. She pulled away from the kiss, releasing her fingers.

"Dam it. I want this but I can't and it's two fold. I'm not single and reassociation. " She turned towards the door and letting out a cry of frustration she slammed her fist against the bulkhead.

“Vox!” Varena was quickly at Dee’s side. “I’m sorry, here... Let me look at your hand for you.” She pulled out a first aid kit, it paid to be prepared.

Vox turned around, presenting her hand to Varena. It was red and slightly swollen.

“There are times I maybe callus Vox” Varena quickly treated Dee’s hand. “But I wouldn’t wish you any harm, in any way. From now on you are my friend, not my lover... but should your host ever become male again..” she grinned.

"You know I don't have any control or say in that don't you?" Dee replied smiling, "However, I will remember this conversation so you never know your luck. That being said, I plan to live for a long time before a new host is needed." she adds.

Varena smiled. “I hope you do at that Vox. I’ll walk you out before I change my mind.”

"Of course. I have work to do. " Vox replied.

Varena nodded. “Take care of yourself Vox, I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be here, but it won’t be my last visit.”

"I bloody well hope it's not your last visit. " Dee commented.

Varena smiled the biggest smile yet. “Then I promise it won’t be.”

"Good. Let me know before you leave the station so I can come see you off." Dee replied.

Varena nodded. “In that case be here for 1800 hrs, I’ll be departing then.”

" I will be there. " Dee replied.

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