Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Executive Officer) in The Winds of Change

Posted by Civilian Micah Pikelsimer (Federation Security Agent) in The Winds of Change

Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Executive Officer) in The Winds of Change
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Micah looked at her and chuckled. “Ridiculous maybe… but it is exactly what you wanted. Now whether or not you realize that yet remains ta be seen, but I’ll be willin’ ta bet that that particular realization will dawn on ya in a few.” and he grinned. He stood up and set his hands on her shoulders. “An’ ‘sides… you’ll be damn good at it. ‘Specially on a ship like this one. And I for one am damn proud of ya. And that goes whether ya take the gig or not.”

Micah

Shara gazed deeply into her husband’s eyes, trying to borrow some of his certain. “Well, at least one of us is confident. I just barely have accepted that a return to normal operations means more paperwork. And now I’m supposed to take on more? Ugh!”

She shook her head. “Well, in any case, before I say yes or not, you game for dinner with the Captain at her place? I was thinking before that it would be nice to do so some time anyway.”

~Shara Calloway, CIO

“Alway down for good chow.” Micah said. “What time? Can I take a shower first?” and his mouth split into a grin. “And do we have time for us to take one?” and he hands slid from her shoulders to her hips.

Micah

“We have a few hours,” she said, her eyes glittering. “And I bet, if I used my best efforts, I could get you to call me Sir. Ma’am if you’re feeling moody about it,” she said, pressing her body against him and tilting her chin up to touch her lips very briefly to the corner of his jaw.

~Shara Calloway, CIO

He shuddered every damn time she did that, but he had the will to say simply “Race ya.” and the metal arm ripped the shirt off his chest and he sprinted towards the refresher.

A few hours later…

Micah finished getting dressed, wearing a pair of dark gray slacks and a deep green collared shirt with three buttons at the front and a Star Fleet Marine crest on the left breast. Black boots finished the look at he gazed at Shara and said “Ready when you are, sexy.”

Micah

Shara carefully pushed the final pin into the roll at the back of her head and studied her hair from both sides, making sure it was neat and today. “Just about.” She swept a dark red lipstick over her lips and blotted it on some tissue.

She was wearing black trousers (not unusual), but also the same champagne satin blouse she had worn on their first date. She didn’t exactly have a ton of dressy clothes, and ‘Elaine’ hadn’t required too much of a different wardrobe. Besides, she liked this outfit. It made her feel elegant. “Well, I hope I look the part of the skeptical maybe first officer. Let’s go.”

A few minutes later they reached Sara’s quarters and Shara pressed the chime.

~Shara Calloway, CIO

Sara had spent a while preparing a spread for her guests. Guests. She didn’t invite people over. She had picked out a pair of red slacks and a white shirt, sleeves rolled up. She was setting the last plate out when the chime went. Sara hurried over and opened the door. “Shara, Micah, thank you for coming. Come on in.”

Sara’s quarters were decorated with a collection of knick-knacks and souvenirs from everywhere she’d been. Photos of her family, of her friends at Academy graduation, geodes and trinkets from different worlds she’d visited, and on the wall was a case with all of her medals and decorations in it. The place told the story of a surprisingly sentimental woman. And the smell of traditional American barbecue filled the air.

-CO