Posted by Lieutenant Natasha Daye (Doctor) in Kalani’s Science Lab - A Need to get Away
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0500 hours the next day

“Hey you,” Kalani called out seeing Jarred walk through the door. “I got coffee and donuts just for you,” she said picking up a mug and a white carton box as she approached him. “I got a jelly but then a smattering because I didn’t know what you liked.”

Ensign Kalani Kane science

Jarred had two duffel bags: one on the floor and a small one slung around his body as he looked up at her. “What did I do to deserve someone as sweet as you?” he asked as he gave her a quick kiss before picking up his cup of coffee, letting the warm aroma wash over him. “You do know the good stuff.” he said with a small wink as he felt himself grow more and more excited, even with a hint of nervousness. This was a big date, wasn’t coffee, or dinner… this was a full blown weekend. It was somewhat a big step and felt a nervous churning in his stomach.

“And I even brought cream and sugar for you,” Kalani said rocking on her heels.

“Thank you baby.” He said as he leaned in to give her a soft kiss on her cheek. “What did I do to deserve this? You know how to spoil me babe. I gonna have to try and repay all the thoughtfulness.” Jarred said while taking a deep breath into a very happy sigh.

Jarred’s last few months had been an emotional roller coaster, Coris return had shocked him to the core for some time. Yet despite what he felt should have been a start to their lives reunited the couple split

Jarred still wasn’t sure at times if he did the right thing but Kalani made him feel like he did. Still Cori was still a friend, they had been working to make her a new body, this among his work for Kalani and just being chief.

So, when Kalani brought up vacation, he had to admit he wanted it. It didn’t hurt at all she was the one asking.

“So, tell me more about where we are going.” he said as he took a sip of the coffee as he grabbed one of the donuts.

Alindor, CE

“Vespa V,” Kalani replied now actually looking at Jarred. His clothes were fine but his footwear might need to be improved a bit. Looking at his feet, Kalani made an educated guess. Walking over to a replicator she requested a size fourteen hiking boot. Once it appeared she brought it back to where Jarred was standing. “Okay you are going to need these,” she handed the shoes over to him. “See…we match,” she pointed down to her own feet. The shoes were not attractive but very functional with their thin leather sides and rubber soles. They also came far enough up her leg so that her ankles were well covered. “Change into these while I go get something for you ‘kay,” she said happily.

“While it’s cute you want us to match, I have a pair. You honestly think I wouldn’t bring some? I was gonna change in surface. This isn’t my first rode. My dad used to drag my ass to the wild and make me survive. He always wanted me to be a marine.” He said as he opened his bag and showed the shoes in mention.

Exiting the shuttle, Kalani carried a large backpack that seemed to be almost half her body length. “Okay I need you to prioritize what is in those,” she pointed to the duffel bags, “and get it to fit in here but you can’t take out anything that is in the bag.” Kalani let out a small laugh realizing how bossy she sounded. “Think of it like a puzzle Koa. How well can you pack?”

“You mean like that one?” He asked jerking behind him, there was a bag just like hers he had already had brought here. He knew she thought he was some green horn spacer never setting foot on a planet. He had been testing to see just how much she expected him to know.

“These just had my shoes and nothing else, had to keep you on your toes.”

“As to where we are going, Vespa V is a jungle world in a tropical climate. There are waterfalls and exotic plants everywhere. It is a biologist’s dream. We are gonna hike in, find a place to set up camp, and just enjoy going off the grid. Sounds fun right,” Kalani said as if Jarred’s only response could be heck yes. “My only issue is Ralph. should we bring him? I kinda want you real opinion and not some lip service.”

Ensign Kalani Kane, science

“Well does he obey easily? I don’t want to loose the poor guy as he goes and wanders. I would be heartbroken if he vanished. He is my bro.”

Alindor, CE