Posted by Lieutenant Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) in SB 157: The Boiler Room Cafe: Meeting with XO

Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in SB 157: The Boiler Room Cafe: Meeting with XO

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“Fair is fair,” Dira said airily, twirling her fork her fingers before plunging it (albeit gently) into the delicate sponge. She carefully pulled off a reasonable bite and popped it in her mouth rather matter-of -factly. It was much lighter than her cake and she appreciate the beautiful nuttiness of the filling.

Swallowing, Myqian twirled her fork some more and sighed happily yet again. “That is very good as well. I don’t think I’ve had that nutty flavour before but I’m definitely adding it to my list of things I enjoy,” she said as she pulled back her cake. But instead of digging into the cake again, she popped a raspberry into her mouth and had a bit of her spiked tea.

Commander Myqian, XO

Zoi grinned and took the opportunity while Dira ate her bite of the dacqiouse to sip her teach and watch the reaction from behind her cup. The tea was lovely and the kick from the added shot was an unexpected but delightful addition.it warmed her all the way to her gut.

“The tea was an excellent suggestion. I think I shall never drink jestral tea in any other way again. Brandy just adds so much to it.”

Dira laughed. “Well, you’re welcome. I enjoy it with the brandy in the evening, but the tea on its own is quite lovely too. When I’m not drinking coffee, that is.”

“So,” she said with curiosity. “Leaving behind family like me, or close friends, or partners with this new assignment?”

Haven, CoS

It would be a lie to say that she was taken aback by the question. It was a perfectly reasonable one given their conversation thus far. But it was the answer that still sat odd with her at times. “Umm… well, not really. I’ve been in Starfleet so long now that my parents are used to me being out here. They’re both still on Vega. And the one good friend I’ve made in recent years I brought with me,” she said with a slight smirk. “Our new chief Engineer I poached from the Calypso. Captain Siterra and I were friends enough that she really didn’t mind,” she said with a light laugh. “It’s kind of nice starting a new assignment with someone you already know well.”

“And no partners,” Myqian said simply, her voice light and her face slightly impassive. No partners. Not that there hadn’t been a moment here and there, but there hadn’t been anyone solidly in her life in a romantic way for quite some time now. Whether it was the past holding her back or just a lack of compatibility was anyone’s guess. She certainly didn’t know.

Commander Myqian, XO