Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Rainns (Incoming Chief of Security) in Side-sim Second Chance Dinner

Posted by Cadet Sharah Fayth (Doctor) in Side-sim Second Chance Dinner

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Rainns (Incoming Chief of Security) in Side-sim Second Chance Dinner
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LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS
“Then I will always attempt to be quirky,” she smiled finding the conversation slightly humorous but also very meaningful. “I’m pretty sure you could read my mind any time you wanted, and you’re welcome to whenever you like. You’ve done it once, when you found me in the security office.” She squeezed his hand, “You know you have a lot of courage. I don’t know anyone who would have waded into that storm to save another person like that.” She took a deep breath and relaxed a little more, “I find the code you live by very attractive. You stick to it. You’re willing to reevaluate, but once you give your word you don’t…” she lifted a shoulder not really sure how to put it clearly.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Rainns chuckled, “I think you overestimate my abilities, I can’t just read minds, my abilities only seem to work if there is an overly powerful telepath nearby, it’s like my mind is a box and somebody else holds the key. In this case that somebody is you.” A small smirk formed on his face. “I can’t just decide to use it, you have to let me, that’s what happened in the security office. ” He paused for a moment to think about his next words carefully. “I would say I’m less courageous than I am headstrong, when I’m situations I feel I am in danger, I become very cautious very quickly. Don’t go back on my promise?” Rainns added, attempting to finish her sentence.

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

She nodded, “Yes you don’t go back on your promises. To borrow a cliche courage is not the absence of caution, but rather action tempered by caution,” she looked over at him and laughed, “That was horrible…I don’t even know how I came up with that…” She sat up from her relaxed position turning fully towards him, “I wasn’t suggesting you could read all minds, just mine.” She winked at him, “So I hold the key to you? I like the sound of that.”
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Rainns grinned, “I like that quote, and I certainly don’t mind the cliche.” He watched as Fayth sat up. “I mean I don’t know if I would put it in those terms, but yes, to a degree you do, I can only use my ability with you because your mind is so strong it allows me to do so.” For some reason, Joseph felt vulnerable saying that, even though it was a perfectly obvious fact to him.

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS
The color rapidly drained from her face, “Oh, I’m sorry..I…I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable. I…” She got up and started moving things around randomly. Her thoughts moving to him, ‘now you know why people don’t like to be around me. I say or do things that I have no business speaking of.’ She wasn’t sure if she should stand or sit, ‘I wish I could take that back.’
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Joseph stood up and walked up to Sharah. He took both her hands with his and held them firmly but gently. “Hey,” he said in a soft tone. “I’m not saying there is anything wrong with that. I just have spent my whole life being independent, and with you..” he paused for a moment. “I don’t have to be, I like that you can give me special abilities that most people can’t. Don’t be upset about that.” He looked down at her. “I know you’ve heard me think this a thousand times but you have the most beautiful and sparkling eyes I’ve ever seen.”

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

Sharah could only share her own sense of acceptance when she was with him. She looked up at him, “Thank you.” Feeling flustered she resorted to an attempt at humor, “It’s because they’re so exotic.” She wasn’t sure what to do except hold onto his hands. Other than their dinner three weeks earlier she hadn’t been on date since she had been home on Betazed.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

“They aren’t that exotic,” Joseph responded, not breaking eye contact. “Just unique, like you.” ‘What was that? he thought to himself, ‘You sound like such a dork, stop trying to smooth talk it’s not your skill set.’ He realized he had zoned out and refocused on Sharah. “Well I do have to get going very soon now, it’s getting rather late. Just know that you are always free to say whatever you want around me, I value honesty and transparency and I know you do too.” If he had his way they could stand there forever, but time didn’t work that way.”

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

She didn’t think he was a dork, just honest and she liked that he thought she was unique. “Like I said you’re welcome to stay as long as you like. If it helps you relax I’m happy for you to stay. I wish you could stay, but I know you have shift tomorrow.” She kept a hold of his hands and looked back into his eyes. She really had to stop responding to everything they were both thinking. She also had to remember that she wasn’t on vacation and would return to duty in another day.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Rainns pulled her in closer and embraced her with a hug. “I wish I could take you up on that offer, one day hopefully I can. But for now, I have a my own curfew to meet.” He said, holding her tight. “Thank you for the meal, I really enjoyed it, and I enjoyed this evening.”

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

She hugged him back, “I know and I really wouldn’t want you to be late. One day we will. It’s possible we’ll have the same day off. Next time I promise to make a desert you like. I had a really nice time. I’m glad you came.” She hugged him hard trying to convey everything they had talked about over the course of the evening. She would rather stay here, than holding hands, but after a slow deep breath she stepped back regrettfully. “Next time, you choose the conditions of our bet, the what, the where, and the win.” She winked.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Joseph nodded, “Will do Doc,” he then turned and headed for the door. “And try not get sick anytime soon, I don’t want to have to be your knight in shining armor again for awhile.” He snickered at his own joke and stepped out of Fayth’s quarters as the doors opened up, “Sweet Dreams Sharah.” He said.

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

Sharah blushed several shades of red, “Joseph Rainns don’t even pretend like you don’t like the idea of me thinking of you as a knight in shinning armor. And I promise not to get sick.” She winked at him, “Oh I’ll have sweet dreams. You too.” She let the door close behind him.

Cadet Fayth, Doctor