Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Starbase 157- Gym

Posted by Lieutenant Zoi Haven (Chief of Security) in Starbase 157- Gym

Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in Starbase 157- Gym

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Myqian matched Zoi’s increase in pace easily and smiled at her. “I do forms of it. I’ve discovered many cultures have their own take on stretching exercises that build full body strength, so… I guess yes, I do. It’s been the easiest exercise to incorporate into my routine, because I could even take 5 mins between patients and stretch my body enough to not get stiff.” She too couldn’t guarantee her routine, but at least once a day she meditated. She could go a few days without it, but she always stated feeling a bit on edge after awhile.

“But there are days, when the frustrations are high and I’ve been overworking that I just need something… vigorous to help me relieve all the tension in my body. Do find that too?” Maybe Zoi did so much on a daily basis that it was never necessary, but every security officer had a different approach.

Commander Myqian, XO

Zoi’s mind blanked for a moment at the idea of Dira doing something vigorous to relieve tension. Her imagination went wild for a few seconds before she reigned it in. She really had her mind in the gutter for a moment and clawed her way back up mentally. They were in a public place and exercising together. “I would agree. I work out nearly every day, but there are definitely times that I push really hard or choose something that will challenge me physically. It is one of many ways to relieve tension and stress. I am sure our myriad of doctors on the Ogawa would be first in line to agree it is a healthy and recommended practice.”

“And the therapists too!” Dira remarked. “Anxiety is often held in the body and sparks other unhealthy things. Moving your body a surefire way to calm everything down. At least a little.” She hadn’t missed the emotional shift in Zoi and while she might have felt bad about causing an unintentional reaction in someone else, in this case, it had bene very intentional. She figured if they were going to play this tight-rope game fo desire, they might as well commit to it fully. After all, the thing you couldn’t have in that moment was almost always more powerful than something you could. And it only worked because they had already established that it was very much mutual.

Keep it light. Keep it light She turned her head to look at Dira for a moment, willing herself not to look down at the woman’s fine physique. She cleared her throat. “Peace of mind however, is harder to achieve I think. It requires discipline and focus.”

Haven, CoS

As they jogged, Dira had found an easy rhythm she was comfortable with and had no intention of moving from it. “Hmmm, that is certainly true. I would say that self-awareness goes a long way as well,” she said, focusing on the dappled light hitting their forest trail and the birds chirping from the tree branches.

Commander Myqian, XO

She thanked whomever might be listening in the wide world of gods, that Dira had not made another heavily tempting comment. For the moment at least, she had the time to calm her butterflies and the intense desire Dira’s remarks had flared in her. IF she was the kind of woman who could blush, she would have been… profusely. Years and years on security had her body unlearning that physical response. There were many days she was thankful for her job, and today was no exception. She wanted to pin Dira against a tr..... Woah! Stop.

Self awareness. They were speaking of peace of mind and self awareness. Zoi tried to concentrate on the subject. The physical aspects of running were automatic for her, having done the exercise so much in her many years of life. Her brain however, was acting like a randy teenager. “Self awareness I have, peace of mind has been a struggle lately though. Someone keeps intruding on my thoughts. And by intruding, I mean wholly welcome distractions.”

She grinned and kept running.

Haven, CoS