Posted by Cadet Sharah Fayth (Doctor) in side-sim Dinner Time

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Rainns (Incoming Chief of Security) in side-sim Dinner Time

Posted by Cadet Sharah Fayth (Doctor) in side-sim Dinner Time
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There was a warm/cold feeling spreading down Sharah’s back and making her feel a little light headed and unsteady. She didn’t really know what to say. She hadn’t thought he was lying; she just had a hard time accepting it herself. She held onto his hands, maybe a little too tight and breathing a little too fast. They’d talked about being together for, well for a life time, and many other things, but for some reason she just couldn’t seem to think straight. Her mind was a swirling mess, ‘the universe is awfully big, there’s a lot out there.’ The idea that he wouldn’t ‘trade’ her seemed awfully wonderful to her. She needed to say something, but couldn’t think straight enough to do so. She stared at his hands holding hers and then looked up into his eyes.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Joseph returned her gaze. He could feel her confusion and mental disconnect. What he could not tell was what the cause of her current state. He began worrying that maybe he had said too much, maybe Sharah didn’t feel the same way, and he was spouting his soul off to her, putting her on the spot. ‘I haven’t upset you have I?’ He asked cautiously.

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

‘What? No!’ she was trying to figure out how to say what she wanted to say. More out of reflex than though, she simply slipped into that calm center in his mind where she could simply be with just her own craziness and not everyone else’s. The noise battering her buffeting him. She was able to take a deep breath and let it out. ‘I love you, Imzadi. I guess I was just a little overwhelmed by how much for a moment. I can’t fathom how I got so lucky. I…I guess I just don’t know how to take a compliment very well.’ Mimicking how she was curled up in his head she curled up next to him on the couch.
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Rainns could hear the noise Fayth was dealing with. He felt her retreat into his mind. He welcomed her presence and created a barrier with the outside world, shielding her from the noises by creating a mental cocoon for her conscious to dwell. At the same time, he wrapped his arms around her curled body. ‘You will always be safe with me imzadi.’ He said. ‘I promise.’

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

Sharah simply stayed there for several minutes. She closed her eyes and breathed. Eventually her own swirling thoughts settled. She wrapped herself in Joseph’s promise. She knew he didn’t make them lightly and so it was precious to her. Suddenly she remembered he probably wanted to finish her food. She felt better, but was simply to comfortable to move. Quietly she asked, ‘Does your old soul like movies?’
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

‘Honestly it depends on the movie, some I like, others I hate’ Joseph responded, soaking in the relaxed feelings Sharah has begun to give off.

LT JG Joseph Rainns- COS

‘Oh,’ Sharah was finally relaxed and had to stifle a yawn. Not because she was bored, she was just that comfortable. Her head rested back against his shoulder. She probably should get rid of the dishes, but she decided it could wait. ‘Are you as relaxed as I am?’
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Joseph smiled at the Doctors second question. He was cuddling with the woman he loved after having a meal together and listening to excellent music. ‘Sharah, I might be more relaxed than you at the moment .’ He thought . ‘Don’t worry about the dishes right now sweetheart, they aren’t going anywhere.’

LT JG Joseph Rainns-COS