USS Atlantis
Sometimes a Lunch Break Works Wonders
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Gravel Mardusk (Chief of Security) in Sometimes a Lunch Break Works Wonders
Posted by Lieutenant Cara Esmé O’Farrell (Counselor / Education Specialist) in Sometimes a Lunch Break Works Wonders
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.Mardusk
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.
O’Farrell
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.
Mardusk
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.
O’Farrell
The door slid open before her fingers reached the panel. Inside was dimly lit, and the sounds of a guitar being tuned could be heard. “C’mon in. You ready for some magic, gorgeous? Have a seat.” said the low rumble of Gravel’s voice from the far corner by the windows.
Gravel was seated on the massive overstuffed couch under the windows, but the room so dim he was hard to make out as anything other than big. He plucked the bass and made adjustments until he was satisfied with it.
Gravel
Cara stepped through the door and paused as it slid shut behind her and immersed her in near darkness, before her eyes adjusted. She didn’t say anything but her eyes tracked the sound of his voice across the room. With a grin she made her way over to the opposite end of the massive over stuffed couch. She didn’t even bother to properly sit, she just curled up on it, legs folded and tucked underneath her, nestled into the large cushions. “Oh yeah....I’m ready, cast your spell, Gravel,” her voice was soft in dim light, softly teasing, and totally serious.
O’Farrell
In the dark e smiled and hit a command PaDD. A single light fell only on the bass, and he began to play. A new voice sounded from the room, a man’s voice, deep and resounding.
The closer you get, the further I fall
I’ll be over the edge now in no time at all
I’m fallin’ faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
The things that you say to me
The look on your face
Brings out the man in me
Do I see a trace in your eyes of love
The closer you get, the further I fall
I’ll be over the edge now in no time at all
I’m fallin’ faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
Could I be dreamin’
Is this really real
‘Cause there’s something magic
The way that I feel in your arms tonight
The closer you get, the further I fall
I’ll be over the edge now in no time at all
I’m fallin’ faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
Keep fallin’, oh, yeah, yeah,
Keep fallin’, mm, fallin’, oh, yeah, yeah, I’m fallin’
Yes, I’m fallin’ (Yes, I’m fallin’ Yes, I’m fallin’)
Yes, I’m fallin’ (Yes, I’m fallin’ Yes, I’m fallin’)
Yes, we’re fallin’ (Yes, we’re fallin’ Yes, we’re fallin’)
The closer you get, the further I fall
I’ll be over the edge now in no time at all
I’m fallin’ faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fall
The closer you get, the further I fall
I’ll be over the edge now in no time at all
I’m fallin’ faster and faster and faster with no time to stall
The closer you get, the further I fallMardusk (With Special Thanks To Exile)
Cara watched as he began to play, following the movement of his hands over the instrument. Cara had listened to a lot of talented muscians over the years, and so she was immediately enthralled by his playing. But then the voice started, and she listened to the lyrics and bit her lower lip to stop from laughing, too hard. Her eyes danced as she looked in the general area of his face, but she couldn’t see his features. He kept playing and she kept listening....
When the song was over, from as close as she could get with the guitar in the way came her voice, “Yeah? I think I need ta get closer then…”
O’Farrell
Gravel moved the bass and pulled her to him. “Anytime you want. As close as you want.” and he kissed her, reaching up and turning off the single light.
Mardusk
As Cara kissed him, she shifted, straddling his hips and pressed closer. There were so many retorts she could give to him, but right then in the soft darkness of the room, their arms pressing each other closer, words were too harsh. Through every kiss, every sigh, every gentle touch of her hands, and every soft moan she showed him she was falling in love with him.
O’Farrell
Later that day…
Mardusk lay on the couch, Cara draped across him… again. Clothes lay scattered everywhere and both of them had the light sheen of sweat that comes from… well… excessive cardio exercise. He held her close and adjusted a little bit.
“You know…” he said through half-closed eyes, “… we could just knock out the wall over there and skip you having to get dressed anytime you left. I wonder if Engineering could do that…?” and he smiled in the dark.
Mardusk
There was a soft hum of response from Cara and nothing else. Agreement? Contemplation? ‘I heard ya, but I’m too far asleep ta know what ya said,’ - most likely. Drapped across him, held close, Cara was warm, comfortable, and almost asleep. The sound of his heart beat and rhythm of his breathing urging her the rest of the way there.
However long Cara lay there sleeping, it wasn’t enough. =^=Sickbay to O’Farrell. Potlier is waking up and Dr. McGillicuddy doesn’t want to give him more sedatives.=^= Cara didn’t move, but her body was no longer pleasently relaxed in his embrace. She spoke into the air. =^=I’m on my way. O’Farrell out.=^= The com closed and she groaned slightly. “I don’na want ta get up.” But get up she did, after kissing him for a long moment, and got dressed. She kissed him again, “I’ll see ya…soon.” Soon was relative though.
Cara headed back to her quarters…getting turned around, and then with a shower, uniform, and strong black coffee, she stepped out her door headed for Sickbay.
O’Farrell