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?
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They all hugged, not wanting to let go, but they did eventually. Vexi came into the room and looked at Masas. Aazod wants you to put him to bed.

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Okay, I’ll go, Masas replied and stood, patted Aasrel on the back, then disappeared down the hall.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany let Luna wear herself out. It would stop her from banging loudly on the carrier to get out in the morning. Bethany had quickly readjusted to it (she’d actually had a hard time not hearing it when she’d had to leave Luna behind), but she didn’t want her to startle anyone else. When Luna finally hunkered down like so much cotton fluff, Bethany picked her up and cradles her against her chest. “Alright, come on. It was all very exciting, but you can explore more tomorrow.” Bethany reentered the house and quietly closed the door behind her

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Keyana smiled as she came in. Bethany, come here, she said and beckoned towards Aasrel. How’s the little bunny?

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany walked over and sat down. “Almost asleep. She’s been confined to the shuttle for a few days. She ran herself all over the yard and back. She should be quiet tonight.”

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Aasrel smiled. We’ll see. She has endless energy. He looked at Bethany, We’ll do something tomorrow. Whatever you want to do.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany grinned, “True, she does, but she’s a little lady.” She shrugged, “We’re on vacation, no need to rush about.” She really hadn’t thought much past getting him home to his family. “I’m sure there is plenty around here you can show me.” She looked down at Luna, “I’m going to go put her in her crate.” Bethany left the room and down the hall. She set Luna in her crate, made sure her water and food was full, and closed the door. She returned to the living area and sat back down.

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They spent some more time talking, but it wasn’t long before it was time to go to bed. Aasrel stood and grabbed Bethany’s hand. I think we should head to bed, he said. So we’re rested for whatever we decide to do tomorrow.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany’s eyes twinkled as she stood. “I know better than to argue with doctor’s orders. Good night.” Bethany was exhausted though she hid it. She toed off her shoes and changed into a long night shirt. She was asleep almost before her head hit the pillow.

You’d better, Aasrel said and laughed as he followed her.

She slept hard, too tired and too much of a headache to dream or be bothered by memories. It was the sound of Luna’s teeth clicking against the spout of her water bottle and the rustle of hay that woke her the next morning. She opened her eyes and laid in the quiet. She would have to take Luna out. The small carrier didn’t have room for a litter box. But for the moment she would simply enjoy the silence.

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Aasrel slept hard too. Tired and worn out, he didn’t wake until after Bethany had taken Luna out. When he did, he stretched and reached for her. “Bethany?”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany wasn’t in the room. Luna’s crate was open, and her night shirt was folded neatly on top of her bag and her shoes were gone as well.

After taking Luna out, Aazod had been up playing a video game. He kept losing and was becoming very frustrated. He claimed the game was impossible and did random things that weren’t fair. Bethany had smiled, but she wasn’t amused at him. She’d told him it couldn’t be random. Computers didn’t have the capability of making a random decision. Everything action in a game or any program, was determined by choices and input. He had to watch for the patterns. He looked at Bethany like she had six heads and eyes on stalks. She sat down on the floor with him and showed him what she meant.

“HEY! I did it. Thanks Bethany!” She chuckled, “You’re welcome.”

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Aasrel walked out of their room just as Aazod won the game. “What are the two of you doing?” He asked.

~ Izei, CMO

“Uncle Reli!” Aazod jumped up and hugged him. “Bethany is so cool! She showed me how to beat my game. I’ve been stuck for weeks!” Bethany shrugged and grinned, “It’s just a computer program, albeit a very fun one.”

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Aasrel gave a soft ‘oof!’ as the kid ran up and hugged him. “That’s cool, now you can keep getting farther in it.” He said. He smiled at Bethany. “Don’t take the magic out of it,” he said and grinned.

~ Izei, CMO

“Oh I would never,” Bethany grinned and stood up. Aazod hugged Aasrel again and hurried back to his game. Bethany walked over to him and set her forehead on his shoulder and groaned. “I need coffeeeee.”

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Aasrel grinned and hugged her. Then he disappeared back into their room and came back with her coffee. “We just need a machine to make it with.”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany’s eyes went wide in playful desperation. “Tell me you have something?” She hugged him, but behaved herself. “I’ll do anything,” she whispered frantically. “I didn’t bring a coffee brewer. We have to find one!” She whispered urgently.

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Aasrel laughed and hugged her. “There’s a store not too far from here that should have one. It’s got a ‘human’ aisle.” He looked down at her and grinned, “Wanna go?”

~ Izei, CMO

“I need coffee. Yes!” She looked around. “I gotta find Luna or she’ll get into mischief.” Bethany spotted her sniffing around one of his mother’s plants. She took her outside and quickly brought her in and put her in her crate with extra hay. She hurried back into the living area, grabbed his hand and drug him out the door. “Comeoncomeoncomeon.”

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“Okay, I’m coming!” Aasrel said as she dragged him out the door. They took public transport to the store. It was a normal supermarket. When they reached the right aisle, it was a section of shelving filled with random human foods from random cultures. Teriyaki was right next to hamburger buns, was next to Mexican chalupas. But they did sell a small collection of coffee and a small coffee maker with a pot.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany giggled at the mismatch of food and the suggestions on the signs. She shook her head and grinned. She spotted the coffee maker and snagged it, holding it like someone might try to steal it from her. She had her own coffee, but she grabbed a couple of bags that were also good coffee. “Anything you need? I’m all se… Oh!” She grabbed another box, put the ground coffee back and grabbed the one bag of fresh coffee beams the store had. Bethany had real beans in the shuttle. She could go back and get them.

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Aasrel was grinning and laughing. “No, I don’t need anything. If you’re ready I’m ready,” he said. “Want me to carry that?” And he pointed to the bean grinder.

At the check out, the clerk smiled at them. How is your day going? Did you find everything you needed?

~ Izei, CMO

“Yes, thank you.” Bethany smiled politely at the woman, but it wasn’t returned. The woman didn’t roll her eyes but the emotion she projected did along with the thought of ‘Oh, one of those.’ Back home that would be means to walk out without making a purchase and making a scene. The only thing that would accomplish would be for Bethany to go without her coffee. Bethany just smiled bigger and paid then looked at the woman, “Yes I am, and you are one of those.” It made it sound like the girl was some sort if creepy crawly monster. Bethany too her purchase and left.

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“Have a good day,” she said after them as Aasrel followed Bethany out. “What did you get?”

~ Izei, CMO

“A coffee pot,” she grinned, “and this other thing is called a coffee grinder. What we put in the pot is coffee grounds. But it’s made from beans. There is absolutely nothing as good as a cup of coffee from freshly ground beans. I never would have thought to find them here. Usually I can only find it at the store at home.”

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“So you’re making me some right?” Aasrel said as they got back on the public transport. He wasn’t sure the clerk was trying to offend - he thought she might’ve more been ignorant - after all, lack of telepathy was not at all common. But he wasn’t sure, and he wasn’t going to bring it up.

~ Izei, CMO

“Of course. As soon as we get back. I’ll make enough for everyone. Your travel mugs are in my pack, so we can take it with us.” Bethany didn’t feel the need to discuss it. It wasn’t the first time that had happened to her. It did bother her, but locked down deep where it couldn’t breathe. “Even if you don’t like the taste, the smell is wonderful.”

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Soon they were back at his parents’ house and heading in. “You know I’ll like it. I always like your coffee.” Aasrel said, elbowing her playfully.

~ Izei, CMO

“It’s why you insist on house calls even when I’m not sick.” She elbowed him back. Inside she set her items down like they were chests full of treasure. She took the grinder out first and opened the bag of whole coffee beans. She inhaled and grinned goofing. She filled the grinder and then let Aasrel smell the rest of the bag.

While the grinder was working She set up the coffee maker. As soon as the beans were ground she dumped it into a filter and started the pot brewing. “Cups?”

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Aasrel, sniffing the coffee bag, set it down and pulled out some mugs for her. “Here you go.” He said, and then he watched the grinder break down the beans.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany waited until the last drop filled the pot. She poured a mug for Aasrel and slid it over. Then she filled one for herself and lifted it to her lips and sipped. “Mmmmmm.”

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Aasrel drank out of his mug. It was very good coffee. “Better?” He asked and then grinned.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany nodded taking a much bigger drink. “Mmmmhmmm.” She closed her eyes and grinned. She savored the coffee. “Okay, now I can function. Where do you want to go today?”

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Aasrel grinned and shook his head. “What are you interested in doing?” He looked at her, “I live here. I don’t know what’s interesting to a tourist.”

~ Izei, CMO

“Honestly, I really just want to see where you grew up. Your favorite places. But I kind of want to see the Glowing Spires of Bren’Dunn. Is that something we could do?” It was a strange request and it held a lot of doubt and very mixed emotion. Bethany wasn’t really religious, it she didn’t appear to be.

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Aasrel nodded. “Of course we can.” She had said before she wasn’t religious, but perhaps she was, a little bit, or perhaps she wanted to see it for another reason - in Aasrel’s opinion one didn’t have to be religious to want to see a religious monument. He smiled reassuringly as he felt her doubt. “It’ll be fun.”

~ Izei, CMO