Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Colter’s Quarters

Posted by Commander Daniel “DaVinci” Colter (Executive Officer) in Colter’s Quarters

Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Colter’s Quarters
Posted by… suppressed (4) by the Post Ghost! 👻

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“There’s only a few people that called me Daniel. My parents and one other person that meant a lot to me. . . but she’e no longer a part of my life. She’s moved on.”

Sheleah would notice a hesitation when he spoke the last, as well as a hint of pain. DaVinci shook it off and returned to his normal confidant self.

“So call me DaVinci. I picked that name up in high school, from my friends. I was the guy who came up with ideas and no matter how stupid or dangerous they were, I had the uncanny knack to make hem sound fun so you’d wanna come along for the ride.”

He turned toward the bedroom, but stopped at the door. “Make yourself comfortable. I know I’m a beer guy, but I do have some other choices.in the cabinet. There’s some wines and other liquors–rum, vodka, whiskey, and plenty to mix it with.”

He went into the bedroom but left the door cracked so he could hear if she said anything. . . .

Colter (CO/CIO)

Sheleah got up and mixed herself a light whiskey and soda, partially for confidence and partially to calm her nerves. When the hell was the last time she’d been in this situation? Yeah, he was the ideas guy who the thought?

“Okay, DaVinci it is but I’d have taken Big D if you really wanted me to.”

He called out from the bedroom, “Is that a fact?? Who knows? The night’s still young, I may really want you too.”

“So about that little stunt in the lounge, I haven’t actually done that since I was 19 I think. I don’t know if I’m leading you on or not but I know there’s a lot about you that I think I like. I think I’m just looking to see what ideas you have that might be fun. Are you up for fun?”

Sheleah had even found one of those fancy cocktail stirs, so she stirred the ice in her whiskey soda and sat down on the couch. She had noticed DaVinci’s hesitation when they were talking and decided that was not a subject she would be bringing up. She was here as a guest, friend, and who knew what else by the time they were done talking. She was not here as a counselor.

• Sheleah

DaVinci stepped out of the room looking refreshed and comfortable. He wore a pair of loose fitting board shorts, and a tight t-shirt with cut-off sleeves. Emblazoned across the front, it read ‘U. of Wyoming Football’.

“Sheleah, I am ALWAYS up for some fun,” he replied as he reached in the cooler and pulled out a beer. He indicated the couch and motioned for Sheleah to have a seat.

“After watching you show off your talents in the lounge, I immediately thought of of a couple things that would be fun . . . .”

Colter (XO/Intel)

Sheleah threw back her head and laughed before sitting down. Yeah, she had kind of had a clue that he had thought of those things. So it was going to be one of those afternoons.

“Oh I’m sure you have. So, let’s start with the ones that keep our clothes on for the moment and see where this afternoon takes us. By the way you should know I have an appointment later this afternoon so better make it meaningful DaVinci.”

• Sheleah

“Oh, I do so hate to be rushed in certain situations,” he replied. “I hope that appointment isn’t to too important, you may have to re-schedule it–XO’s orders.”

DaVinci sat down on the couch and tipped his beer back.. “Let me ask you this time. Besides doing amazing tricks with beer bottles, what do you enjoy doing for fun . . . .with clothes on, of course?”

Colter (XO/Intel)

“Well, I like doing a little bit of everything I suppose. With my parents’ careers in Starfleet I was pretty much all over wherever they were stationed at the time and they were stationed all over the place I guess you’d say. Then after they split I split my time between them and then I joined the academy. So I like to run, ride horses, and even ballet which makes my mother happy to know end. Parents right?”

Sheleah had noticed he had suggested they keep the conversation to things one could do with their clothing on. It made her smile and she finished her drink rather quicker than she expected. Looking down she debated on whether to make herself another one and decided against it. Perhaps she would have to reschedule that appointment after all.

• Sheleah

DaVinci took her glass and got up to refill it. “This had what in it again?”

“There’s nothing wrong with ballet. It keeps you limber and. . . ” he turned to face Sheleah and grinned, “flexible. Never understood how dancers could stay up on their toes like that, though. That’s gotta take amazing strength..”

He finished making her drink and returned to the couch, handing it to her before setting down.

“You also mentioned horse riding. That’s something I definitely enjoy. Did you know that I grew up on a horse ranch in Wyoming? I still own it, in fact. In fact, Dante, Natasha, I and. . . . . we were planning a camping trip before I had to leave briefly.”

Colter (XO/CIO)