Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Diplomatic Attache) in A Meal, A Hearth, A Home

Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in A Meal, A Hearth, A Home

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“IM NOT MAD YOU THEW A PARTY! IM PISSED YOU LET MARDUSK NEAR MY %!$$#@^#&#%@$#^ JUKEBOX! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU’VE DONE?! YOU LET HIM TAKE ABBA OFF MY JUKEBOX!!! WHAT THE HELL KIND OF WELCOME TO THE FAMILY GESTURE IS THAT?” and he stood up and looked at Revna.

Runa’s jaw hit the floor. What was he talking about? “Mike? What are you talking about? I’ve seen the music list there was no ABBA. What did he do? Mike?!” But he’d already walked away.

“You better talk to her!” and he stormed over to the piano and the opening refrains of ‘Dancing Queen’ began to be heard.

Mike ‘Don’t Knock ABBA’ McKenzie

Revna watched Mike storm off and glanced back at Runa. “I’m sorry Revna. I…I…”

Revna shook her head, “I don’t know either. But I’m sure Mardusk knows. He and Mike have a long history.”

“Hey, look, I thought it was great. Everyone here is really happy for you two. Every body loves Mike and you too. Some of the regulars even recorded messages for you guys.” Runa sighs, “You know I love having fun and pranks and stupid crap. But I wouldn’t hurt Mike. He’s been a good friend and now he’s my brother. I’ll get Mardusk to fix it if I can’t, and I’ll close the bar till Bubbles gets here.” She sighed “Hey, Revna, don’t fight with him over me. I mean you don’t fight with anyone, but…you know what I mean. Tell Mike I’m sorry. Actually, don’t. It should come from me. I’ll send him letter.”

“Runa…” Revna had no idea what was going on. But it was apparent to them both that Mike was very upset, and Revna could tell Runa, although oblivious, felt bad for whatever she had or had not done. “It’s alright honey. Go enjoy your honeymoon. I have a green giant to deal with…”

Runa disappeared off the screen as it went black. It occured to Revna that she had no idea how to approach this. But following instinct, or maybe just what she would want, she wasn’t sure, Revna walked over and sat down on the bench next to him, quietly.

Revna ‘what the h+$& just happened’ McKenzie

A single tear rolled down Mike’s face, and silent sobs racked his body…

He was laughing. He looked at Revna and then burst out in loud, gut-wrenching laughter so hard he fell backwards off he bench and landed flat on his back.

Right before he fell backwards, Revna got a good solid smack to the arm in. She wasn’t sure if she was perturbed or not. Probably more relieved than anything…

“OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH THE LOOK ON HER FACE!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! OH MY GOD!!!! PRICELESS!!! AND MARDUSK IS SO GONNA GET IT!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!” It took the better part of three or four minutes before he could comprise himself enough to say “Oh, hey my love… do you have a dress I could wear? Maybe something with sequins?”

Mike ‘Hazing Is Illegal…Sorta’ McKenzie

Revna turned on the bench and sat there watching him. “Oh Mardusk is gonna get his, but when Runa finds out you’re yanking her chain, she’s gonna turn that wrath on you. And I am not protecting you. This is between you and her. Too bad too, Mardusk has no idea what’s about to hit him…the bar may not survive.” She shook her head, “Runa thinks she really offended you and you feel unwelcomed. When she finds out,” Revna started laughing, “You’re gonna get a welcome you never saw coming....” The pranks that would ensue made Revna very glad to not be in the middle of it.

A dress? She got up and went back to the bedroom. There was a lot of shoving, sliding, digging, discarding, and slamming of lids - opened and closed - before she finally came back. She was wearing a very flashy covered totally in sequins in shades of purple dress. It was a halter top with no back to speak of until it started at the curve of her buttocks, the skirt could barely be called ‘mini’ and the halter was a deep ‘V’ ending 2incjes lower from where it should have stopped. “Something like this?”

Revna ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ McKenzie

Mike stopped laughing and stared… a lot.

He got up off the floor slowly, eyes wide and a wicked smile on his face. “Oh, Rev… now why would a married woman own such an absolutey… hard-core ‘come get me’ dress like that? Unless, of course… you wanted me to come get you?”

Was the man dense of course she wanted him to come get her. Really why else would she have pulled this out. “Well you know Mike, it’s not like I’ve been married my whole life…but I’m not sure this will fit you, but if you wait a few minutes I might be able to get the replicator to make one that will fit you.” She took a couple steps away, towards the replicator.

He started moving towards her and said with a smile that left nothing to doubt “Oh, we’re keeping that dress for sure… even if it technically breaks our dress code.”, and off came his shirt…

Mike ‘I Forgot What We Were Talking About’ McKenzie

Revna stared, watching the play of muscles across arms, shoulder, and pecks. Her eyes widened in appreciation. Oh no! As good as he looked without his shirt on, the man was going to have to work for it. After that little performance he put on for her and Runa, oh yeah, he was gonna work for it. “So honestly, babe, what do you think? This is what I wear when I have to do the whole Viking Princess thing.” She spun a very enticing little circle for him, but it also took her several more feet away from him.

Revna ‘come get me’ McKenzie

“What do I think? I think you only get to play Viking Princess with me at home from now on. Now, wife-of-mine, you either need to come here to me… or you better run, because I’m coming for you.” and with a startling swiftness he started closing the gap and forcing her to flee down the hall towards the bedroom.

Mike ‘Best. Tag. Game. EVER.’ McKenzie