Posted by Lieutenant Commander Sebastian d’Aramis (Chief Intelligence Officer) in Main Sim -On the way to weapons

Posted by Ensign Ka’sora Pru’moa Daveyla (Science Officer) in Main Sim -On the way to weapons

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“Obviously, the request can be denied and individual comfort levels are always taken into account, but yes, that phrase would somewhat fit. But for you it’s a side note, a alternative, whereas for us it is the norm. It is actually much rarer for Zaharans to form pair bonds. It does happen, but it’s even rarer for those pairs to last a lifetime.” Ka’Sora looked up at him. “We don’t have legal marriage. Community recognized pairings, yes, but it has no bearing on your status as an individual.” It was a toss up how people reacted to this bit of information, though at the Academy she had found people tended towards curiosity rather than discomfort.

~Ensign Ka’Sora

That’s very interesting,” Sebastian replied. “I think some other cultures would benefit from that concept. For me, as an Intel agent, I have practiced that idea as a part of my work, as well for pleasure. The art of seduction can be an effective tool in interrogations.”

“So, in your culture is the act of copulation used more for reproduction or pleasure?”

Lt. Cmdr. Sebastian d’Aramis
CIO-USS Manhattan

Some might feel embarrassed by such an open question, but Ka’Sora had an advanced degree in sociology and her studies had bene both academic and practical. She could have this conversation with him without it having to be or mean anything in particular. “Both,” she said as they neared the Quartermaster’s supply room.

Ka’Sora paused at the door and gave Sebastian a lop-sided smirk. “Though you’re the Intelligence agent. I’m surprised you haven’t delved into the information on my people.” With a small chuckle under her breath, she stepped into the room to gather the discreet supplies they would need to be safe. Was she teasing him? Serious? She’d let him guess and see where that took them.

~Ensign Ka’Sora

Sebastian chuckled as well. “I started to, but there was a lot to read (OOC: And I mean a lot. You put some serious thought into that info!!). I figured the best way to learn about your society and culture, AND you, was to go stright to the source. It’s much more pleasant this way then reading about it from a report.”

The CIO took his supplies and checked everything over to make sure it was all in working condition.

“This way, if there is something I’d like further explanation on, you can tell me straight out.”

Lt. Cmdr. Sebastian d’Aramis
CIO-USS Manhattan

Ka’Sora took a moment to go over her own equipment before they readied to leave. She tossed him a smirk. “See, this is where the challenge lay, yes? For all you know, something you say could be a severe insult or be asking to mate, when all you mean is to give a compliment. One has to be careful with a culture you don’t know. Hence why we are going to be very careful on the surface, yes?” But even as she teasingly lectured him, there was a thread of excitement in her eyes.

~Ensign Ka’Sora