Posted by Lieutenant Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) in Myqian’s Quarters- Harsh Realities

Posted by Lieutenant Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) in Myqian’s Quarters- Harsh Realities

(snips)

“They say time heals all wounds, but that presumes the source of the grief is finite. Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness, but represent how much they meant to you. Sometimes, we put aside a piece of that grief so we can function but things rarely stay where we put them in our mind. Zoi looked around the room and noted the tidying that had been done. She could imagine what this place could look like in the throws of depression. She grinned as Dira started laughing. “Well I am glad you showered dearest. It would have been a little hard to hold you this close if you hadn’t. Like any good partner, I would have of course done it anyway, but I am glad not to have my nostrils burning while I was being gallant and supportive.” She chuckled a bit an squeezed Dira close again.

Haven, CoS

Dira snuggled in, inhaling deeply through a deep throaty chuckle. “I’m so glad for you,” she said, feeling the sincerity of each word. It was very much true. Zoi had become slowly integrated in her life and it was a testament to their unexpected connection that she had shown up without Dira having asked. Maybe she should have called herself, but sometimes when you were in the middle of the mire, anything outside was too much. Sometimes people had to insert themselves.

Sleep had been elusive and so curled up there with Zoi on the sofa, Dira felt relaxed in the first time since she had told Kane her story. Her shoulders relaxed, arms nestled in between hers and Zoi’s body. Her body, part by part seemed to take turns dropping their guard and before she could even be aware of it, her eyes had slipped closed.

Commander Myqian, XO