Posted by Captain Calvin Marius (Captain) in Marius - Sage
Sage, dressed in her Mrs Santa finery was staying close to Cal at the party. As he looked around, checking on the crew, she was moving to the music that played over the comm. She was the dancer in the family, not her husband, although he could certainly hold his own on a dancefloor. The more vodka she drank, the more expressive her moves became and she was nearing the point where her dancing was only for one pair of eyes.

—Sage

“Mrs. Claus, I’m not certain Mr. Claus would approve.” Despite his his comment he was enjoying the show. He just wondered if it was a show that other other crew members should observe. He debated with himself for a moment. It was Christmas party after all and he did order no dress code so people would get ‘loose’. “Although, I’m growing progressively of the opinion that I don’t care what Mr/ Clause thinks.”
“Well, then, why don’t we head back to our quarters so I can give you your Christmas present?” She wasn’t drunk, she was just feeling the first stages of inhibition leaving her body and mind. It made her more relaxed and carefree in front of the other crew, and focused her more on her husband.

Pulling herself close up against his side, Sage whispered. “I’m sure no one will even know that we’ve gone. What do you say?”

—Sage

Marius glanced over her head scanning the crowd. He disagreed about not being noticed. He was certain that the crew would not their departure, the question was whether they would care… and even if they cared perhaps they would be thankful. Parties are much more fun when mom and dad weren’t home.

“I am having a difficult time coming up with a reason why I shouldn’t enjoy my present a little before Christmas.” He raised his eyebrow provocatively. He nodded towards the door. “After you…”

Giddy with alcohol infused excitement, knowing what would happen when they reached their quarters, Sage tried not to hurry toward the exit. They made their way back across the room, making small talk with those that wanted a word and giving the excuse that Sage had an early surgery to prep for. Eventually, the two stood outside the holodeck in the corridor.

Without hesitation, Sage slipped her arm around Calvin’s waist as they began the short journey to their private rooms. “That went well, don’t you think? You don’t think they really know we left because I want to jump your bones, do you?”

—Sage

“I can’t imagine the didn’t see the Captain and the Second Officer leave.” Hell, the Captain’s departure was the signal that the party could really begin. He shrugged as he thought about it for a moment, “I don’t think it matters,” He tilted his head. “Shouldn’t people, even crew, see what a happy loving couple looks like? And frankly, if they don’t think you… or I want to fool around any free chance I get, they haven’t gotten a good look at you.” His hand fell unprofessionally low on her ‘dress’.

Marius

She smiled as his hand caressed her backside. “I suppose its good for them to see us as a united front.” She squeezed him a little tighter and walked a little faster to their quarters. As soon as they reached them, Sage turned into his arms and kissed him with the passion she’d been holding back during the party. “Mmmm…why don’t we get you more comfortable and then you can unwrap you present?” Her hands slid easily beneath the jacked her wore and worked it off his shoulders.

—Sage