Posted by Lieutenant Commander Gravel Mardusk (Chief of Security) in Sometimes a Lunch Break Works Wonders

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Mardusk laughed and said “Ohhhh noooo… you say karma bit you, you hafta say why. Thats the rules. So say it.” and he grinned at her. A large leg settled against the outside of hers and moved gently back and forth.

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Cara looked down at his leg, did he think she was going to run? She might…but not the way he was thinking. She grinned slightly, “Ya inhaled a cheeseburger and choked ‘cause I shocked ya with one of my…what did ya call it?…leadin’ statements. Karma thought it’d be funny if I choked on cake ‘cause I got shocked by one a yers.” She was looking at him, and felt all kinds of…did she take her meds? Yes she did she was due tonight....but she felt…oh yeah, she was in trouble.

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Mardusk smiled at her.

“Let’s get outta here. I’ll show you the magic and then you can get some sleep. You’ll need it dealing with that issue and a 2300 appointment.” and he stood up. “Follow me… for your own sake.” and he smiled and winked at her.

He led her back to their quarters and said “If you want to change outta your uniform, it’s fine by me. I’ll be 8n my place getting things ready.” and he walked into his quarters.

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The walk back to their quarters made Cara want to giggle. At this point there was a noticable difference in her environment....other than Gravel she didn’t see one other security officer. Usually they were everywhere. She correctly guessed Royo and Shan had something to do with that. She and Gravel didn’t even pass a patrol. Which the timing would have to be right, but where were her ever present shadows? She walked into her quarters, into the bedroom, sat down and began to laugh. Apparently they were all told who she was with.

She changed into a pair of soft, worn black jean shorts and a Kelly green t-shirt with gold and green glitter letters that read: “Green Eyed Red Head Will Shake You to Your Soul.” She slipped on flat black pumps and then sat down on the bed. Suddenly feeling the need to wonder if they needed to pump the breaks a bit. Cara reached for her brush and brushed the knots and tangles of the day out. She allowed herself the moment. She fiddled with the ring, no, she was certain. She hopped up smiling, left her quarters, turned right and to his door pressing the chime.

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