Posted by Captain Julien King (Captain) in Quarters - La’kia

(snip)

Julien looked up at Riley and gave him a thankful nod.

La’kia smiled softly at Dekker’s retreating form and took a seat again, gazing at Julien intently. “I understand you wanting to protect me from your stronger emotions, but you leaving abruptly on Zahara felt like abandonment. Even if it had been the right choice for you in the moment, for me it hurt more than this conversation we’re having right now.”

~La’kia, Ambassador

He nodded, pinching the bridge of his nose. “I’m sorry.” he said. He didn’t know what else to say, and it was the truth.

• Julien King

La’kia nodded. “I know. I’m not angry about it, really, but I need us to be in the same space for more than a minute so I can let go of whatever negative feelings I have.” She patted the space beside her on the sofa. “Come, sit with me, please?” she asked softly. Her tone was easy, like whatever stress about their situation had evaporated.

~La’kia, Ambassador