Posted by Captain Marceau Renault (Commanding Officer) in Side sim: Faced Fears and… Wrecked Quarters

Posted by Lieutenant Helena Laursen (Helm/Navigation Officer) in Side sim: Faced Fears and… Wrecked Quarters

Posted by Captain Marceau Renault (Commanding Officer) in Side sim: Faced Fears and… Wrecked Quarters

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Marceau was asleep when Helena woke up. She carefully got up and took a fresh uniform into the bathroom. She took her time, being as quiet as possible. Her hair was braided and she zipped up her jumpsuit as she came out. She sat at her desk and slipped her boots on and tied them.

She wasn’t due for duty for awhile, so she pulled a book down and leaned back, feet propped on her desk, and read.

Lt. Laursen, Helm/Navigation Officer

When he woke up, he still felt tired. He noticed that Helena wasn’t next to him and looked around, spotting her reading. “How long have you been up?”

~ Capt Renault

She looked up and smiled while she closed the book. “About an hour. I’m not due on the bridge for awhile, and didn’t want to wake you. How are you feeling?”

Lt. Laursen, Helm/Navigation Officer

Marceau shrugged. “Tired. Not well. It’s just the stress.” He sat up and stretched. “I am due on the bridge when you are.”

~ Capt Renault

Helena nodded, “You have to try and eat and maintain a semblance of normalcy. Not just for the crew, Marceau, but for yourself. I’ve heard you lecture enough people about it. What is that old saying? ‘Physician, Heal Thyself.’ But on a more practical note. I’m going to head down to the galley. It’s no secret that we are friends, nor that your quarters aren’t fit for occupation. But better to not cause tongues to wag. Right now people will look for anything to distract from what happened.” She dropped her feet and moved to sit next to him. She didn’t care if people knew, and she knew Marceau didn’t either, and there were no rules against it, but there was such a thing as discretion, privacy, and professionalism. “So get another shower if you like, get ready and then come have breakfast with me.” She leaned in and kissed him. “I hate to go.”

Lt. Laursen, Helm/Navigation Officer

Marceau hugged her quickly. “I’ll see you in a few minutes. Go, have breakfast.” He said. He stood and started getting ready for a quick shower.

~ Capt Renault

“Alright, I’ll see you in a bit.” Helena got up and left. She headed down the corridor to the lift. The galley was busier than it had been. People coming off shifts and long nights of repairs, and those gearing up for the start of their own shifts. Helena got in line and grinned. Chef had gone all out this morning. Waffles, bacon, eggs, pancakes, sausage, fruit, quiche, and more. She loaded a plate, made a cup of hot tea and then took a seat at a still empty table.

Lt. Laursen, Helm/Navigation Officer