Post by Deleted on May 15, 2010 13:28:39 GMT -8
When Dorian had come into his quarters so late he saw he had a message but knew the ships communications officer would get in touch with him if it were urgent so he simply ignored the flashing light and fell into a dreamless sleep.
When he woke he turned and stretched feeling the tightness and sore spots and smiled at the memories they invoked. He rose and checked himself in the mirror, fingers touching the various bruises. He grinned at his reflection and the bite mark he'd never thought to receive. He showered letting the hot water sluice over him relaxing his muscles.
After dressing he remembered his messages and crossed to his terminal. Taking the seat he brought up his message list. Sealed orders from Starfleet. A message from his sister, and Millie? His heart jumped and he was unprepared for that reaction.
Business first he thought and opened the missive from Starfleet. Orders for Zephyr's next mission but also attaching Zephyr to Peregrin for a mission for which he would work with Captain Asanti. Having met the man he was pleased with the paring of their ships. Of course Asanti was much senior to him in command and would therefore command their squadron. Of course the smile had more to do with staying near Peregrin
He signed for the orders and transmitted to Starfleet both his acknowledgement and acceptance of the orders.
Next he read the message from his sister. She and her husband of 10 years were about to have their 3rd child. She had found a good man who loved her and could handle her Klingon tendencies. She was lucky and knew it. Dorian envied her the match she'd found. He sent off a quick congratulations and reported his own news of his promotion and engagement. He asked her not to tell their mother until he had a chance to contact her.
He went to the replicator for some scrambled eggs, toast and a glass of juice. Sitting back down with his meal he opened the message from Millie.
“Heg min Gullbit,” he chuckled, trust her to start in Swedish. He'd missed her cute messages during their last deployment, the beautiful smile and the nervous sweep of the hair behind her ear.
“Then on my very first away mission I somehow managed to tick off a mass-murder.." he bit his lip as she continued with her thanks as he remembered watching her pass out and how he'd sprinted to catch her before she hit the floor. . But you know me. I may not always take the easy route, but somehow I find my way.” "yes" he whispered to the screen.
“Thank you, Dorian. There are many things I should thank you for, but that would be better done in person I think." He knew he needed to meet with her, to explain what had happened. Kinin knew about Millie, it was only right for Millie to know about Kinin and from his own lips. He covered his face with his hands as he continued to listen.
"thank you for coming to see me and for staying by my side until I was awake. In spite of what you may think, I was very happy to see you. Surprised. But happy. She really had seemed quite distant at the time. But then she went on to congratulate him on his promotion and he sat back up to watch her.
“I know how much you have always wanted this and I could not be more happy for you. You deserve this, Gullbit. I know you will do an amazing job.”
He smiled at her face on the screen and shook his head before her final line hit him in the gut.
“I’ve gone on too long, so I’ll close by saying: Du är bäst!” Smiling she leans in to end the transmission but pauses and says softly, “Jag älskar dig.”
He covered his face with his hands and leaned his elbows on his knees
"Oh Millie" he said as he scrubbed his face with his hands "Now you tell me." he groaned and thought of a pair of green eyes in a mocha face and strong arms around him. He couldn't begin to frame a reply yet, so he didn't even try.
"Shit!" he knocked his breakfast to the floor.
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When he woke he turned and stretched feeling the tightness and sore spots and smiled at the memories they invoked. He rose and checked himself in the mirror, fingers touching the various bruises. He grinned at his reflection and the bite mark he'd never thought to receive. He showered letting the hot water sluice over him relaxing his muscles.
After dressing he remembered his messages and crossed to his terminal. Taking the seat he brought up his message list. Sealed orders from Starfleet. A message from his sister, and Millie? His heart jumped and he was unprepared for that reaction.
Business first he thought and opened the missive from Starfleet. Orders for Zephyr's next mission but also attaching Zephyr to Peregrin for a mission for which he would work with Captain Asanti. Having met the man he was pleased with the paring of their ships. Of course Asanti was much senior to him in command and would therefore command their squadron. Of course the smile had more to do with staying near Peregrin
He signed for the orders and transmitted to Starfleet both his acknowledgement and acceptance of the orders.
Next he read the message from his sister. She and her husband of 10 years were about to have their 3rd child. She had found a good man who loved her and could handle her Klingon tendencies. She was lucky and knew it. Dorian envied her the match she'd found. He sent off a quick congratulations and reported his own news of his promotion and engagement. He asked her not to tell their mother until he had a chance to contact her.
He went to the replicator for some scrambled eggs, toast and a glass of juice. Sitting back down with his meal he opened the message from Millie.
“Heg min Gullbit,” he chuckled, trust her to start in Swedish. He'd missed her cute messages during their last deployment, the beautiful smile and the nervous sweep of the hair behind her ear.
“Then on my very first away mission I somehow managed to tick off a mass-murder.." he bit his lip as she continued with her thanks as he remembered watching her pass out and how he'd sprinted to catch her before she hit the floor. . But you know me. I may not always take the easy route, but somehow I find my way.” "yes" he whispered to the screen.
“Thank you, Dorian. There are many things I should thank you for, but that would be better done in person I think." He knew he needed to meet with her, to explain what had happened. Kinin knew about Millie, it was only right for Millie to know about Kinin and from his own lips. He covered his face with his hands as he continued to listen.
"thank you for coming to see me and for staying by my side until I was awake. In spite of what you may think, I was very happy to see you. Surprised. But happy. She really had seemed quite distant at the time. But then she went on to congratulate him on his promotion and he sat back up to watch her.
“I know how much you have always wanted this and I could not be more happy for you. You deserve this, Gullbit. I know you will do an amazing job.”
He smiled at her face on the screen and shook his head before her final line hit him in the gut.
“I’ve gone on too long, so I’ll close by saying: Du är bäst!” Smiling she leans in to end the transmission but pauses and says softly, “Jag älskar dig.”
He covered his face with his hands and leaned his elbows on his knees
"Oh Millie" he said as he scrubbed his face with his hands "Now you tell me." he groaned and thought of a pair of green eyes in a mocha face and strong arms around him. He couldn't begin to frame a reply yet, so he didn't even try.
"Shit!" he knocked his breakfast to the floor.
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