Posted by Fleet Captain Ghubari Koraia (Captain) in Holosuite Two- A Dinner

Posted by Commander Luka (Executive Officer) in Holosuite Two- A Dinner

Posted by Fleet Captain Ghubari Koraia (Captain) in Holosuite Two- A Dinner
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“That must be a comfort, given what you’ve told me about your connection and disconnection to your world. Do you find it helps you be away from Galdor?” Ghuabri asked as she puttered with the rice. Dinner was almost ready and the smell told her that the gravy was very close as well. The timing would work out quite nicely.

“He does,” Luka nodded quietly. “Especially when I’m on a new ship and I have no other connections.”

“Makes sense,” Ghubari remarked.

“And I guess the other question I have is if there is anything I can do to help? Anything you particularly need as you settle in? I’m sure you’re well experienced with the separation issue by now, but if there is anything, I hope you will let me know,” Koraia explained.

Fl. Captain Koraia, CO

“I am quite used to the separation at this point,” Luka said with a small nod. “I haven’t been home for quite some time, so that helps somewhat. The only thing that I would ask is that if I request some time off in about a month, it’s for a good reason…” she chuckled lightly. She honestly doubted such a thing would happen, but it was better safe than sorry. She smiled slightly, taking a deep breath as she smelled the food. “Hmm… that smells good,” she commented. “How long before the food is ready to eat?” she asked.

Luka, XO

“About…” She lifted the lid on the rice and peered into the pot. “Now, actually. Let me just get some plates ready.”

“And no problem on the time-off. We’ll make it work. We’re bound to be at base for a little bit anyway. I’ve requested certain things to happen before we leave.” Ghubari looked up at Luka. “Starfleet Command owes me… big time,” she said with a slight smirk.

A few moments later, Ghubari moved over to the dining table and set down a plate for each of them. There was a neat and tidy pile of perfectly steamed and fragrant white rice that was half covered in the rich tomatoey gravy that held chunks of beef and banana. The aroma was heady with the spices and hinted at the heat inherent in the dish. It wasn’t going to make ones mouth hurt (if they were at least somewhat accustomed to spice), but it was definitely going to wake them up a bit. “Are you good with your wine or would you like anything else? I was going to grab some water as well.”

Fl. Captain Koraia, CO

Luka nodded slightly, then stared with a fierce appetite at the offered meal. “Oh, that looks delicious,” she said, her tail wagging and her mouth beginning to water slightly at the scent and sight of the food. “I think I’ll have some water as well, I’m not sure how well wine goes with curry and I’d rather not chance it,” she joked as she stood and stepped over to the dining table, quite ready to get eating. Before she did so, once Ghubari was seated again, Luka clasped her hands together and lifted them skywards for a moment, closing her eyes. “Mother of wisdom, I thank you for this meal, and the company as well,” she spoke her simple prayer, then placed her hands on the table.

Luka, XO

Ghubari didn’t have her own mealtime prayer, but she understood the concept and even the compulsion. How often had she invoked the Ancestors to grant her something, even if it was just out of a need for peace of mind? So she simply bowed her head during Luka’s prayer.

When it was clear Luka was ready, Ghubari lifted her glass of wine. “And I want to thank you for going along with my idea and indulging my desire to cook something. I hope you enjoy it, but I promise not to be offended if you don’t. Cheers to us, Luka.”

Fl. Captain Koraia, CO

“I’m sure I’ll love it,” Luka spoke, lifting her glass as well. “Cheers to you as well,” she added, tapping her glass to Ghubari’s before setting it down and digging in to the beef banana curry and rice. Within a few moments of taking the first bite, it was evident that she was enjoying her meal. If the fact that she continued to scoop spoonfuls into her mouth wasn’t evidence enough, the happily wagging tail hopefully would be. “mmmm, this is very good,” she exclaimed after swallowing a mouthful of the meal. “I’ll have to ask for a more detailed recipe so I can have this again without bothering you to make it for me,” she chuckled.

Cmdr Luka, XO