Getting to know each other

Posted on Sun Dec 23rd, 2012 @ 2:36pm by Lieutenant Saith i-Ki Baratan & Sergeant Maal son of Torg

988 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Mission 81 - Revenge
Location: SB 400 Promeneid
Timeline: Present

Andy was on his quarters thinking of Saith, somehow the ensign had linked with a part that he had trained himself to forget... The death of his entire family on the dominion war, He knew it was the most painfull moment of his life and somehow it connected him to her.

It was nearly the end of the Dominion War and the Jone's Family Oberth Ship has been mistaken with a federation vessel by one Cardassian Patroll, Andy was at the time a Major and was incharge of the Marine Detachment on DS14, his wife raped in countless ocations and his 3 yeard old kid cut in two by a sword.

He decided to go and see where if it was a real feeling or not...

"Computer locate ensign Baratan", asked Andy

"Ensign Baratan is on the promeneid", answered the computer

After hearing that he exit his quarters and proceed to find her

Saith looked up from her dessert smiling at Maal. Movement at the door to the restaurant made her look in that direction. It was Brigadiere General Andrew Jones and he appeared to be looking for someone.

When his eyes stopped at their table, Saith knew he was looking for them. She nodded her head at Maal, "I think we have company."

Maal looked over and nodded:"It would appear that we do."

To Andrew as he walked up to the table she said, "Good evening General Jones."

Maal looked up at him:"Hello General."

"Hello to both of you and It's Andrew or Andy since we are off dutie", answered Andy.

To see Saith with an other man was somehow strange and it confirmed the link, since he was half Betazoid he identified them imediatly... and tried to block them just in case

Saith felt a little strange with the approach of Andrew, and was even more so with him standing at their table. With a glance at Maal she offered, "Would you care to join us? We are just starting our dessert."

"Thanks may I sugest a glass of wine?", answered Andy

Maal nodded:"Sure, have had a couple Klingon bloodwines myself."

Saith smiled, "Sounds good." She waved at the waiter who raised his eyebrow but said nothing, only asking Andrew what he would like. Saith was trying once again to remember how many drinks she had this evening, and wondering how many she could tolerate since they were mixed types. She would have to drink the wine much slower than her last Romulan ale, she told herself glad she was off duty until later tomorrow morning.

Andy looked at the waiter and said Trying to impress Saith "CHATEAU DU JONES ... cabernet sauvignon from my private stash please..."

Saith smiled and just barely kept her eyebrow from going up. “That is wine from your family vineyards.” It was a statement not a question. She snuck a glance at Maal, but looked back at Andrew, “I have heard it is a very good vintage. Did you enjoy the Admiral’s party this evening?”

"I did ... I was the Essex XO before gai ing flag level", answered Andy

Maal nodded as he finished his 3rd bloodwine:"The Essex is a good ship."

"Yes it is one of the finest ones I've served and her CO Vadm T'lar is one of the best Officers I got the priviledge to serve with

Maal then stood up from the table:"If you'll excuse me I think that I will retire for the evening."

Saith was taken by surprise. There had been no indication that Maal was ready to leave. She simply looked at him as he stood and said goodbye. She opened her mouth to say something, but Andrew spoke first.

"Please... And thanks for alowing me to seat with you tonite", answered Andy.

Saith was puzzled by the exchange taking place. What did Andy mean by 'please?'

He then nodded to them both:"Saith, Andy have a good evening." Maal then left the resturant and headed for his quarters.

“I had a wonderful time Maal.” She said but he was already leaving and she wasn’t sure he had heard here. She watched him exit the restaurant before turning her attention to Andrew.

"Thanks Maal... You too", said Andy as he felt he was now alone with Saith

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"So now that we are left alone do you care for another glass of wine?", asked Andy

“um,” she calculated then said, “yes but this has to be my last.” She looked at him seriously, “This will be my tenth or eleventh drink so I need to stop or I won’t be able to get myself home. Speaking of, I didn’t know you weren’t going home after the party. What are you up to?”

"Ok... ", said Andy with a smile "Well to be honest I was looking for you..."

"Oh." Saith said uncertain about the situation. She had been having a very nice time with Maal and sort of wished he would come back. On the other hand . . .

She smiled at Andrew, "I had a nice time at the party. To be honest I was not sure I wanted to dance when you asked me, but I am glad I said yes; it was fun."

"Hahaha... Well I think we could be friends... I don't know if you have read my file but I passed through a similar situation and I wanted to tell you that I'm here for you if you need to talk"

"Um, thank you Andy." She smiled at him and gave a small chuckle, "I wouldn't be a very good Security officer if I hadn't read the brass' files. I haven't fine-tooth combed all of them, but I have covered the basics. I haven't been here very long and we seem to get caught up in situations with alarming regularity."

"It's the prize we pay to serve with the best", he answered

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