Posted by Lieutenant Navale Huzzen (Engineer) in Gamma Tiltium IV- Tropical Chemistry

Posted by Chief Petty Officer Sam Nazarian (Host of Florence’s) in Gamma Tiltium IV- Tropical Chemistry

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The truth was Navale wasn’t really looking for the flower. If they found it, that was a bonus. She was having too much fun with Sam to worry about the flower. Though she was trying to do her best to appear to be searching. She had bent down to look between two bushes and glanced over her shoulder at him. “Well since you answered already I can’t ask. But I certainly didn’t expect it either.” She stood and turned to look at him. “For the record, I’ll be really disappointed if we don’t do this again.”

Lt. Huzzen, Engineer

“Oh, good, we’re in agreement. But I warn you, not every date will be this planned and over the top. Gotta keep the magic, after all.” He eyed her and broke into a lopsided grin. “And does this mean the next one is yours to plan?”

~Sam, Host of Florence’s

“Oh good. I wouldn’t want everything to be over the top. Otherwise, you miss the magic that’s around you every day.” She winked at him, and then after a moment she nodded. “Sure, I can plan it, but you have to understand, my culinary expertise ends with reheated left overs and the replicator.”

Lt. Huzzen, Engineer

He smiled at her. “Cooking is never required, neither is food. I’ll just be happy spending time with you,” he said.

Navale grinned, “While this is true, having food on hand means I can spend more time with you.” She moved further into the thicker parts of the garden. She wasn’t sure they would find the flower there, but at this point it was just about spending time with him.

“You know, if we don’t find these flowers tonight, it might just mean we’ll have to come back and try another time.” It was a nice thought, actually.

~Sam, Host of Florence’s

“Sam,” she said shocked. “I don’t know,” she turned and looked at him, hand on her hip, the other, fingers tapping her lower lip. “This might not work. We’ve only been out here … what 20 minutes, and you’re ready to give up?” Navale shook her head in mock disappointment. “Or we could make it a tradition to find it instead.”

Lt. Huzzen, Engineer

His eyes crinkled at the corners. “Oh, I’m not giving up. I was just thinking that this is definitely one of those times where the journey is more enjoyable than the outcome. Whether the flowers decide to reveal themselves to us tonight or no, it will have been worth the venture.” Sam held out his hand to her. “But I come from families full of traditions, so I’m never opposed to adding some more in my life.”

~Sam, Host of Florence’s