Posted by Lieutenant Kiama Naim (Chief Science Officer) in Calloway’s Quarters- Always Time for Dinner

Posted by Lieutenant Faye Calloway (Mission Specialist) in Calloway’s Quarters- Always Time for Dinner

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Faye was quiet as they walked in a way that felt very companionable and still was something of a new experience. “No, it’s not cheesy. I think I get it, even if I’m not sure I’ve had a similar experience. There was a moment in my last relationship, fling, affair- whatever you want to dub it- when we were in bed and he’d just look at me and I was less self-conscious, even if we were making jokes. The thing I’m trying to work on is to not discount the good bits because bad things happened. And because Nevol was playing me, it’s easy to see just the betrayals. But sometimes he’d look at me in those intimate moments and I just felt beautiful.” She sighed slightly. “That person with that body though came out of her time with the Romulans very different. And I can’t go back. So, Nevol, Kodell, Gods there were others, but they all showed me something I’m still trying to see. It just hasn’t quite come into focus yet.”

~Faye Calloway

Kiama nodded thoughtfully while looking closely at her friend. “Give yourself time and when you are with Daggum or spending time with friends, maybe you’ll be able to see yourself how we see you. Of course I can only speak for myself, but I think you are a very beautiful woman; inside and out,” she replied softly as they arrived at her quarters. Opening the door, she moved her arm and took Faye’s hand instead as she led her into the room.

~Kiama Naim

Faye could describe herself as many things, but beautiful was not one of them. But she was willing to concede that letting herself see herself as beautiful required her letting go of a few more things. And she would, that much she knew, but she also didn’t want to rush the process. And also in her mix of thoughts was how Kiama was a true friend. She knew what those were and Naim fit the bill. “I promise to keep trying,” she said at length.

“Remind me later to show you picture of my mom when she was younger. Now she was someone many people in many cultures would deem stunning. Still is, too,” Faye commented as they entered Kiama’s room.

“Okay, noble lady, I’ve got the causal and dressy-casual clothes sorted, but I need semi-formal options and maybe a formal option as well. Help me figure out what looks good on me.” She grinned. “I’m looking for that moment where I stop him dead in his tracks ‘cause I look that good.”

~Faye Calloway