Posted by Lieutenant Ben Hudson (Chief Medical Officer) in Officers’ Mess

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Eilah Fayth (Chief of Security) in Officers’ Mess

Posted by Lieutenant Ben Hudson (Chief Medical Officer) in Officers’ Mess
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Eilah put on his best ‘cute’ face, leaned forward, and placed a hand on Ben’s. “You can’t resist me well enough to.”

~ Fayth, COS

Ben felt Eilah’s hand on his, and looked up. The face Eilah was pulling was enough to make Ben giggle whilst knowing that Eilah had a point. Leaning forward, he put his hand on the back of Eilah’s head and pull him in for a kiss.

“Are you re…” the steward, who had just appeared out of no-where, stopped mid-sentence, not knowing which way to turn.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

Eilah shamelessly finished the kiss and then grinned at Ben, his hand still on Ben’s. Then he greeted the steward. “We’re ready, yes. Sorry for the delay.”

~ Fayth, COS

Ben blushed slightly, wondering whether he was a similar shade of red as the steward. He hadn’t actually made a decision, so decided to opt for one of his regulars.

“May I have the scrambled Ktarian eggs, with smoked Risian salmon.” he said, before glancing across at Eilah.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Betazoid breakfast salad with a side of andorian salad dressing,” Eilah said. “And a black tea? Yeah.”

~ Fayth, COS

“Make that two teas, both Ceylon.” he said, with a smile. “We don’t want to be having any old tea.”

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

The steward went to get them what they ordered. Eilah smiled. “What’s so special about Ceylon, then?”

~ Fayth, COS

“It’s full of flavour, yet with citrus and pice notes rather than mellow. It’s a great tea to start the day with.” Ben replied, taking a sip of the water that was on the table.

“Tea drinking can be quite the science,” he continued, with a smile. “Are you more of a tea or coffee drinker?”

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Tea, but I’m most familiar with Betazoid teas and Vulcan teas. I spent some time on Vulcan with my sister,” Eilah told him.

~ Fayth, COS

“Ahh, it’s very similar to the tea from the plantations near Mount Tar’Hana,” Ben said, clearly knowing a fair bit about tea from across the Federation. “But I’ve always been biased to earth teas.” he said with a smile. “Maybe I should give a Betazoid a try…” his voice trailed off slightly as he grinned cheekily.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“You should!” Eilah said. “It is immensely relaxing.” He smiled. “Mount Tar’Hana tea is the most flavorful of any on Vulcan. Like their food, their tea is generally bland.”

~ Fayth, COS

Ben paused, wondering if Eilah was feigning ignorance, or hadn’t caught the subtle undertone of his statement. He chuckled for a moment, before taking hold of Eilah’s hand. “I wasn’t referring to the tea.” he said with a playful smile.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Oh!” Eilah had been too distracted to catch the subtext. He grinned then, playful and bashful, “Then I most certainly recommend you do.”

~ Fayth, COS

Before Ben could say anything further, the steward placed down a pot of tea and two cups and saucers on the table. “You teas, sirs” he said. “Your breakfasts shan’t be a minute.” he said, before heading back to the kitchen.

“Next time we do breakfast in my quarters,” Ben said with a grin.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

Eilah smiled. “Next time had better be soon. Can’t make a statement like that and then make me wait.” He took his tea, sniffed it experimentally, and then took a sip.

~ Fayth, COS

“How about dinner, tonight?… and I’m cooking.” Ben said with a grin. “I’m sure I can rustle up some ghost peppers,” he said, before taking a sip of the tea.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Sounds fantastic,” Eilah said, and then laughed. “I’ll pass on the ghost peppers, thanks.” He smiled, “What are you planning on making?”

~ Fayth, COS

“How does Monkfish sound?” he asked. “It’s a mild, sweet, and meaty fish, and really full of flavour.” he continued.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Fantastic” Eilah said with a grin. “I look forward to it.” He smiled and leaned on the table, towards Ben. “Honestly, I’d eat anything you made, just because you made it.”

~ Fayth, COS

Ben blushed, before smiling a slightly wicked grin. “Even padron peppers?”

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Do you like my pain?” Eilah asked, grinning and shaking his head.

~ Fayth, COS

“You did say anything I made…” Ben said with a cheeky grin. A few seconds later, one of the stewards brought their breakfasts over and placed them on the table.

“Can I get you anything else?” He asked.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“I’m good, you?” He asked, looking at Ben. Then he glanced up at the server, “Anything he orders, add peppers.”

~ Fayth, COS

“No, I think that’s everything… especially as it comes with a side order of sass from the good Commander here.” He said with a cheeky grin.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

Eilah laughed. “I wouldn’t be me, without my sass, now would I?” And he grinned at Ben with an intentionally innocent look.

~ Fayth, COS

“Maybe I’m a fan of Eilah’s-sass” he said with a mischievous grin, purposefully blending the two words together as a bit of a double entendre.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Then there’s considerably more Eilah’s-sass where that came from,” Eilah replied with a playful grin.

~ Fayth, COS

Ben giggled slightly, before taking a final mouthful of his breakfast. “Well, that’s good!” he continued with a smile.

“So, I’ve got a full day of reviewing biological samples, but I should be able to finish at a reasonable time. Do you have any dinner plans for this evening?”

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“I think I do now,” Eilah said with a grin. “My day is full up with officer training drills.”

~ Fayth, COS

“Oh?” Ben said curiously. “Where can I sign up for these drills?” He asked, with a hint of mischief.

Lt. Hudson
Chief Medical Officer

“Well, for you, my good sir, in my quarters,” Eilah said with an air of cool confidence. “Otherwise they signups are with junior lieutenant Erickson.” He said with a shrug, then leaned in, “Your choice.”

~ Fayth, COS