Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: The Likable Hornet Date (Open for Any to Join)

Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in Side Sim: The Likable Hornet Date (Open for Any to Join)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: The Likable Hornet Date (Open for Any to Join)
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Achilleas arrived in front of Ria’s quarters feeling a bit nervous. This was going to be their first official date as an official couple and everything! Nothing could go wrong or he’d like die from shame. Having asked around from some of the other officers on where to go on a first date, and getting quite a ribbing and teasing for his troubles, he learned that The Likable Hornet was a solid place to bring a date. There was food, music, drinks if desired and was fairly popular. So he made a reservation for the two of them on extremely short notice.

They had returned to their respective quarters in order to prepare for the date with the understanding that the dress code would be less than formal but more than casual. Basic date attire really. Achilleas was dressed in dressed in black slacks with a mauve silk-like shirt. His slightly shaggy black hair was slicked back and in place. He had a subdued aroma about him, nothing pungent or out of place but something to enhance his natural smell.

He took a deep breath and began to smile a bit shyly as he pressed the chime.

CSO Petrakos

As the doors swished open, Achilleas would find himself face to face with Ria; looking very different to any other time. Her long hair was pinned up in an elaborate hairdo. She was wearing a floor length, light blue skirt and a white, frilly blouse with puffed sleeves. She had pondered wearing her matching hat and lacy gloves, but decided that that might be a little over the top. “Achilleas!” she exclaimed softly and tender smile lit up her whole face. It still felt kind of surreal that they were really allowed to be together and that they were about to go on their first official date. It was exciting, but at the same time she was also incredibly nervous.

OOC: This is what I imagine her skirt and blouse to look like: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/11/73/70/11737002334ddec40b8483504b455a26.jpg

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas was stunned into inaction. He had rehearsed a thousand different things to say. He had even considered posing with one hand in his pocket to go for a cool look, but his mind went completely blank. What naturally came out without any thought was a shy “Wow.” His eyes struggled to take in all of her appearance as he wasn’t sure where to look. All of her was just so beautiful. He placed his hand on his chest to keep his heart from leaping out, it had that much of an effect on him. He finally spurred to action and pulled her into a tight embrace. He whispered into her ear, “You are just so lovely.”

CSO Petrakos

“Thank you,” Ria replied, her cheeks turning pink. “You look very handsome yourself.” She then slightly adjusted her position in his arms and tilted her head before kissing him tenderly. Her hands gently caressed his back and cheek and she could have stood there like this forever. But suddenly a half annoyed, half amused voice called out from behind her, “Get a room. Some people try to work here.” Blushing something furiously, Ria let go of Achilleas and quickly stepped out of the doorway so that the door could close behind her. “I’m sorry,” she apologised.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas wished that their hug and kiss would’ve lasted longer, but admittedly doing so in the corridor and right in front of a roommate could be aggravating for bystanders. He remembered the times his own siblings would do similar things and he’d grow exasperated over it. He chuckled wryly, “No need to apologize. I understand her feelings a bit. I’m not going to let it get me down though. This is our night and everyone better prepare themselves for our debut. I’ve gotten reservations at a restaurant here on the starbase and we’re going to talk and laugh and have fun. Now if you would allow me the honor of escorting you, my lady.” With a slight flourish of a bow, Achilleas extended an arm for Ria to hold on to.

CSO Petrakos

“That sounds wonderful,” Ria smiled and linked arms with Achilleas. They chatted a little while walking towards the restaurant and it wasn’t long till they arrived at the place. It had a wide open doorway, so that the interior was in plain sight. The lights were dim and round, wooden tables with more or less matching chairs were scattered around the room. Along the right hand side of the room ran a long bar and soft, slightly dark and eerie music was playing in the background. Not all tables ere occupied, but the patrons seemed to be a vast mix of people. Some were obviously Starfleet officers as they were dressed in their uniforms. Others might be civilians or just in civilian attire like the two of them. While it wasn’t exactly a dodgy place, it had a bit of a strange and dark vibe.

Not knowing what to say, Ria raised her eyebrows and simply looked at Achilleas. This was not the kind of place she would have picked, but who knew. Maybe it was actually a really good restaurant. Despite the fact that it looked more like a pub or bar.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas froze after the bar came into sight. “This…” he began, “This was where they said would be good for a first date?” He sighed before looking at Ria with a pained expression. “I’m so very sorry Ria. I asked for some advice on where to go because I wanted this to be the best first official date for us, but I didn’t know that it would be a bar. I thought it’d be a nice restaurant with some music and drinks available. I really wanted this night to be specially. I’m really sorry Ria. I understand if you don’t want to go here.”

CSO Petrakos

“It’s … different,” Ria replied a little hesitantly. “It reminds me a bit of Quarks’ on Deep Space Nine. Not that my parents ever allowed us to go in there, mind you.” A soft, kind of nervous laugh escaped her lips. She wasn’t entirely sure if she wanted to go in there, but also didn’t want to hurt Achilleas’ feelings. So she said truthfully, “You don’t have to apologise. It’s not your fault. And who knows, maybe … maybe it’s actually a really good place?” The last part was much more of a question than anything else. Yet as nervous and uncomfortable as she was starting to feel, she didn’t want to let that get into the way.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist