Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Haven’s Quarters- More to Celebrate

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) in Haven’s Quarters- More to Celebrate

Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Haven’s Quarters- More to Celebrate
Slipping out of the promotions party, Dira couldn’t help but smile deeply at Zoi, exuding deep affection for the woman. “I have to stop by my quarters but I won’t be long. I am thinking I might change out of this uniform too. Meet you at your place? You don’t want to see mine, it’s worse than it was the other day,” she said with a throaty chuckle. She was only mildly embarrassed by her messiness these days, mostly because she was sure there was some rule that XO’s should be more organized than that. But she had been honest with Kane when she said that everything else in her life had always been so highly controlled, disciplined, that her quarters became the one space where she didn’t have to be. Now that she had a romantic partner in her life though, she had been trying to at least contain the mess at least a little bit.

Commander Myqian, XO

Zoi grinned and shook her head ruefully. Dira’s level of messiness was significantly more than her own, but it was more untidiness than true dirtiness and it didn’t bother her overmuch. As a rule, Zoi picked up and put away things every few days because as the Chief of Security, she was used to knowing where everything was and making sure it was where it was supposed to be. It translated well into her every day life and off duty life. She had not cleaned at Dira’s place, feeling it was not really her place to do so yet. They were still in the early months of a relationship, and Zoi was careful not to impose herself and her more strict cleaning onto Dira. “I think changing is a good idea. I don’t mind our dress uniforms like some people do, but I cannot imagine they are very sexy.”

Dira winked at Zoi, her mood matching her partner’s rather naturally. She was both grateful that going public had felt so simple, and also sad to be apart even a little while. There was that part of her that craved their continued connection. But… good things, and all.

She squeezed Dira’s hand and left her almost reluctantly. Their first outing as a couple had gone very well. No one seemed aghast at the two of them. She smiled and hummed as she boarded a turbolift and made her way to her quarters. They were a little smaller than the XO quarters. Though Zoi was tidy by nature or long time practice… it was hard to tell at this point… there was warmth here. Plants were everywhere, filling the room with an almost tropical feel. Blankets were folded and laid in strategic places, making sitting areas look more cozy. She lit a few of the decorative candles and set the lighting to a romantic mood before heading to her bedroom space to change into something more comfortable.

She quickly hung her uniform and pulled out a black mock neck sleeveless jersey top and a black floor length jersey skirt. The fabric was comfortable but the cut of the top and skirt made it a little more nice than casual. She put on a pair of simple small gold hoops in her ears and a gold lariat chain necklace with a matching round hoop at the tail. It swung gently around her navel as she moved through the bedroom. Zoi took her hair down and let the blonde waves bounce over her shoulders and down her back.

The last thing she did was prepare drinks and set them on the coffee table in her living room area. Feeling thus prepared, she sat and waited, wondering what Dira was up to.

Haven, CoS

She had thought about how this evening might go since she and Taylor had discussed doing the promotions. As she slipped on a pale silvery blue maxi dress with a magenta floral print, Dira studied the loose garment on her body as she tied the halter neck in a bow revealing a plunging neckline. The gossamer fabric flowed and moved and wasn’t restrictive at all. She let her short mass of curls out of the stretchy black fabric that she used as a hair band to pull her hair up into a puff and shook her head to loosen everything so the kinky curls fell where they naturally wanted to go.

Slipping on a pair of simple black flats, Dira grabbed a precious object from her bedroom, wrapped it in velvet and set it in a plain cloth bag that she slung over her shoulder.

Changing decks, she arrived at Zoi’s and pressed the chime.

Entering, Dira took in Zoi, her ebony eyes sweeping over her partner’s features, and as familiar as they were she was still stunned. “Wow,” she said, shaking her head. “You are gorgeous.” And she meant it too. There was a slight thrill she felt on a regular basis just being in Haven’s presence; one she had felt since that first day at dinner in the Boiler Room Café. She set the bag down next to the coffee table and joined Zoi on the couch.

Commander Myqian, XO

Zoi couldn’t help but smile at the compliment. She knew her partner meant what she said and it made her warm all over in response. Her hand automatically moved to hold Dira’s. “Right back at ya. I think I went a bit breathless when you walked in. My brain might have stopped working for a minute.”

“That dress is like water. I love it.” She gave Dira a once over with obvious appreciation in her gaze. “I really love it.” Her other hand traced along Dira’s silky clad thigh, enjoying the feel of the material and the warmth of her partner’s skin beneath it.

Haven, CoS