Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Rest and Relaxation?

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Rest and Relaxation?

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Rest and Relaxation?
Posted by… suppressed (10) by the Post Ghost! 👻
A shopping trip was so novel. The last time they were on a station, they ended up being chased, got in a fight, and Bethany had gotten cut with a knife and made herself sick from over exertion. Things were very different today.

Bethany was wearing the clothes she had bought when he was in surgery. It was a long black pant jumper, with wide tank top like straps. Then fabric sweeped down and around her shoulders and it had a wide open asymmetrical skirt. The skirt and shoulder pieces faded from solid black to a deep red. Her hair was down and she paired it with flat open toed black shoes.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel wore his own old clothes, abiding by his promise not to wear pirate clothes until they were back on the ship. He wore one of his long sleeved shirts, a pair of regular pants and shoes, and his white gloves. He was using his cane to support himself as he walked alongside Bethany. “So where do you want to go first?”

~ Izei, CMO

You look nice. She kissed him before they went out the door. She wished he hadn’t worn the gloves, but she knew that would take time. “Why don’t we start with you, while you are still rested? There is a shop just as we enter the promenade I think you will like.” Maybe you will see something for me too.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Thanks, he replied, kissing her back. You look gorgeous. He caught her thoughts, and pulled slightly at the gloves uncomfortably, but couldn’t bear to take them off. They’d have to stay for now. Aasrel smiled, “Okay, let’s go there first. Lead the way.”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany blushed slightly. Thanks. It’s not what I usually wear, but I really liked it. She set a hand over his reassuringly as he tugged at the glove. It was okay if he still needed it. She led the way to the shop. “Here we are.” She waved toward the entrance with a slight flourish and a grin and followed him.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel took her hand and squeezed it gently. He went into the shop and looked around. “Okay, so.... Huh. It’s been a long time since I went shopping.”

~ Izei, CMO

“Well you look good in your nice slacks and shirts, but you are devastating in something more rustic, Rel.” She winked at him and perused through the racks. “I guess, what do you need for our trip. What kinds of things will we do?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

“Then choose something that’ll drop ‘em dead.” Aasrel said and grinned at her. He looked at the department signage, Sporting, Casual, Formal wear, and a few others. “Well, probably some walking. Visiting my family, of course, sightseeing…”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany returned the grin and kept looking. She visibly shuddered at the Formal Wear sign. She hoped they didn’t need that. She made her way towards the casual clothes and browsed. After a moment she held out a few things. The pants were similar to the cargo pants she had gotten him, without all the pockets. The material was heavy and durable but was a finer quality and it showed. The shirt was long sleeved button down with a long cuff from mid forearm to wrist with a subtle knot pattern in the material. The pattern repeated along the mandarin collar and the front along the buttons and holes. She paired it with a wide leather belt that was soft and subtle instead of heavy duty like the previous belt she gave him.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel studied the clothes for a moment, then made his way into the fitting room. He hung the shirt in front of the mirror before he undressed. Then he swapped his old shirt with the new one, so the mirror remained covered. He dressed in the cargo like pants, sitting on the small bench in there to help dress, then the new shirt. He slipped the belt through the pants’ loops. Then he stepped out of the room so Bethany could see. “What do you think?”

~ Izei, CMO

Her brows went up and she lit out a wolf whistle. She took his hand and led him over to one of the mirrors between rooms. “Devastating. Very roguish. What do you think?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel looked in the mirror somewhat uncomfortably. “It looks good, I think.” He said, tugging at the shirt a bit. He smiled, “If you like it, I’ll get it.”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany stepped between him and the mirror giving him a confused look. What is it? If you don’t like it, I won’t be offended. There is still a lot to look at.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

It’s not the clothes, I like them fine. It’s me, it’s… It’s my reflection. He shrugged awkwardly. I… I look like I used to, except for the bald patch but… I don’t know, I guess I’m still getting used to it?

~ Izei, CMO