Posted by Lieutenant Kiama Naim (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: Friends and good food -what else does one need?

Posted by Lieutenant Faye Calloway (Mission Specialist) in Side Sim: Friends and good food -what else does one need?

Posted by Lieutenant Kiama Naim (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: Friends and good food -what else does one need?

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“That is … awkward,” Kiama replied while cringing a little, though also looking sympathetic. “How are feeling about it all now?” she continued gently. What she also wanted to know was who the person was she had asked to stay. But she didn’t want to prey. So she kept her curiosity in check. At least for now. And even if she’d eventually ask, she knew she wouldn’t push it, if Faye didn’t want to tell. It was something very personal after all and being rejected was always painful. Even though it seemed that the pain she felt wasn’t too strong at the moment.

“Still processing, but the awkwardness between said person and myself has been sorted out,” Faye said, almost unable to contain her smirk nor the shiver of pleasure even the memory of the other night induced. She leaned in towards Kiama and whispered. “I slept with Lieutenant Wyatt the night of the ceremony. Took celebrating to a whole new level,” she said with a throaty chuckle.

Kiama felt her jaw drop and simply stared at Faye for a moment or two. When she finally found her voice again, “Lieutenant Wyatt? I heard rumours the two of you don’t get along.” Shaking her head a little, she continued, “Sorry. I can tell you’re happy and that it was … good … right.” She stumbled a little and then laughed softly. “I’m happy for you.” With a warm smile she reached for Faye’s hand and gave it gentle squeeze.

Faye couldn’t help but laugh a little. “I’m glad it happened and it was very good,” she said with a tiny bit of glee. “But it was nothing serious and we can talk more about that later,” she said conspiratorially.

Stirring the curry again, she felt like it was almost done. Reaching for the lime juice and zest, she poured it carefully in as she continued to stir the dish slowly and methodically. “The curry needs about five more minutes, I’d say,” she commented.

~Lt. Naim, CSO

Peeking at the rice again, Faye nodded and turned off her burner. “Rice is done. Just needs to rest for a few minutes, so it’s perfect timing.”

~Faye Calloway

“Awesome!” Kiama grinned. “Do we want to eat here or go my quarters? What do you think?” she asked. Personally, she leaned towards going to her quarters as they wouldn’t have to worry about being overheard. And as much as she felt at ease on this ship, when being around the crew her upbringing still kicked in hard and she was rarely able to full relax and, as they said, let her hair down. But she was fine either way.

~Lt. Naim, CSO

“Definitely your quarters,” Faye said with a nod. “Though we better clean up before we go so Harv doesn’t come hunting us down,” she added with a grin as she started hunting through cupboards for dishes to put their meal in so they could could get it down the one deck to Naim’s quarters.

~Faye Calloway