Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in Side Sim: On the Holodeck again - Bajor

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: On the Holodeck again - Bajor

Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in Side Sim: On the Holodeck again - Bajor
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Achilleas chuckled, “I’m not worried about getting wet at all. If this river led to a lake nearby I’d just jump in and go swimming. Now you are for more soaked than I. I can’t really help you dry your clothes but I can help you with this…” With that said he proceeded to grasp one of her braids and wring the water from it. He was very careful to not really tug on her hair in a hurtful manner but she would probably still feel it being tugged on. After he finished with the one he started on the other, all while she was still in his arms.

CSO Petrakos

All the while Ria just stood there, to perplex to say or do anything other then blinking in reaction to Achilleas wringing out her hair. She could feel the slight pull, but it wasn’t nearly enough that it would be painful. Once she found her voice again, she whispered, “Thank you.” And without making the conscious decision to do so, she found herself turning her head and then resting her cheek against his chest.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas slowly wrapped his arms back around Ria after he felt her cheek press against his chest. A warm feeling spread throughout him despite the fact they were standing in a cold river. If Ria listened closely enough she would likely hear his heart beating at a slightly elevated rhythm. He steadied his breathing and just enjoyed the moment.

CSO Petrakos

She could indeed hear his heart beat a little faster and Ria felt her own heart match his in pace. She liked it, but it also confused her and made her nervous. As a result her face turned scarlet once again and question after question raced through her head. It made her feel slightly dizzy and weak-kneed. Thus it was probably good that she was holding onto Achilleas. Then again, she most likely wouldn’t feel like this, if they weren’t holding each other in their arms.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas was startled out of his reverie when he noticed Ria begin to shiver. He wasn’t sure if it was do to the cold river, the shock of falling, or being deeply embraced in his arms. Without giving her much warning, he crouched a little then relocated the arms around his waist to be around his neck, then he scooped her up into his arms while he held her legs and back. He slowly waded his way back out of the river with her still in his arms. It was a good thing she wasn’t all that heavy and the river wasn’t moving very quickly, since he wasn’t a security beefcake or anything but a humble scientist. He called out for the computer to put a blanket near the river bank along with a couple of towels, then gently placed her down onto the blanket.

“We’ve got to get you warmed up you’re shivering.” He finally added when reaching for a towel.

CSO Petrakos