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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Was it their proximity or their growing familiarity with each other that made Haven seem more transparent to her? The COS definitely had a stronger lock down on her mind, but the increasing ease with which Dira could read her was leading her to believe that maybe Zoi was doing so on purpose. That or Dira was keeping off balance just enough that Zoi stopped thinking about needing to keep her mental shields up. Either way, Dira felt this small wash of thought- an image was far too strong for what she had allowed herself to ‘see’, and all she needed to know was that Haven had briefly entertained taking things a step forward. And then it was gone. A wonderful shiver ran down her spine.

Picking up her own pace and knowing she needed to not let her own mind drift down a similar (but welcome) path, Dira smiled. “It’s called hope Zoi,” she said gently. “And it’s a beautiful and wonderful thing.”

Commander Myqian, XO

She laughed a bit as the trail turned a corner and headed down towards a waterfall with a natural bridge over it. She easily moved faster to keep up with Dira as they ran together. “I suppose it is but I am a tad unfamiliar with the concept. Maybe it’s my old lady bones. They forget what it was like when I was young.” Her tone was light hearted. She didn’t seem to mind that she was much older than humans. It was a playful remark.

Haven, CoS

Oh the responses! And none of them would help either of them keep focused on their need for some propriety here. With how immersive the simulation was and the wonderful company, it was easy for Dira to forget she was still in the gym. For a moment she allowed herself to be grounded by the sound of their footfalls and the clear and steady beating of her heart. “Hmmm, that sounds like a challenge to me,” she said, just barely containing her smirk. “A welcome one too.”

Commander Myqian, XO

“A challenge?” Zoi looked over at her companion and laughed. She had never been a challenge to anyone on a personal level. The idea was a novel one. “Well then, let the challenge begin. Catch me if you can Dira.” and suddenly Zoi was off like a shot, zipping her way along the trail, not the fastest she could fun, but definitely a pace that could only be described as challenging.

Haven, CoS