Posted by Lieutenant Miriam Cross PLOA (Chief Medical Officer) in Side Sim -Cross’s Quarters- Dinner with Nkonsenye

Posted by Lieutenant Mthunzi Nkosenye (Chief of Security) in Side Sim -Cross’s Quarters- Dinner with Nkonsenye

Posted by Lieutenant Miriam Cross (Chief Medical Officer) in Side Sim -Cross’s Quarters- Dinner with Nkonsenye
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“Always.” and he looked down and lifted the pendant. “It is water buffalo horn. The woman who gave it to me said that it would give me strength, and protect me. It has not left my skin since she presented it to me.” and then he looked at Miriam. “But do not think I keep this as a token of a past love. That is not the case.” and he rolled onto his side, propped his head up with his hand, and looked at her. “When I was a boy, I wanted to be a park ranger. My parents wanted me to go into academia, like they had, but my interests laid with more… active… pursuits. So, I trained in the wildlife reserve. It is a huge place… over fourteen thousand square kilometers.” As he spoke, his eyes drifted off as if he was looking at the place he described. “It is filled with animals. Lions, buffalo, hippopotamus, giraffe, gazelle, cheetahs… and it is beautiful. I loved being there. I would spend days alone in the wilderness.” and his voice trailed off for a moment before he shook his head slightly and cleared it.

“My parents kept telling me I needed to dedicate myself to my studies; that the old ways, while important for us to learn about, were gone. I did not… do not… believe that. My people have traditions from before written history, and they matter… well, at least to me. But as I was saying…” and he laid back and looked at the ceiling.

“When I was fifteen years old, a woman was abducted from a city near the preserve. She was taken by a man intent on… well, doing things that should not be done.” he said as if censoring himself. “The local police tracked him to the edge of the park, but they could not follow him further. They contacted the Rangers, and they called me in to help track them. I found the tracks and followed them for almost a full day. I found them in a ravine. My communicator’s power cell had died, so I couldn’t call for help, but I had a flare gun. I moved a few hundred yards way and fired the flare, and then moved to watch the man. He had the woman tied down to the ground, and had removed her clothes. He saw the flare and pulled a knife, and I knew I had to do something. I was above them, on the edge of the ravine side, so I just jumped off and landed on him.” and he looked at her and grinned and said softly “I was a large fifteen year old.” and then he looked back. “I landed on him and knocked the knife away, and he and I struggled. I was able to get him in a choke hold and made him pass out. I restrained him, and cut the woman free. I gave her my shirt and pants, and some water. Some Rangers arrived about an hour later. The man was arrested and sent to prison. The woman I saved gave me the necklace after she recovered. She and her family stay in touch with mine back home. She is doing well. A teacher now.”

Nkosenye, CoS

The doctor stood silent taking in what Nkosenye had to say.There was indeed, an almost déjà vu feeling ‘’So joining Star Fleet was not quite your first choice of career?’’ she asked ..........her voice was not quite in control.

Cross Dr.

Nkosenye chuckled, the sound like distant thunder in his chest. “No, dear one. I had no intention of sailing the stars. My people… my land… my heritage… those are what I wanted to grow with. I was recruited to Star Fleet out of the Police Academy. They said that I could do more by showing the Universe what my people were than by running around on a single planet. My parents thought it would be a good fit as well. I considered it, and then went to the Academy.” and he rolled his head over so he could look at her and run his fingertips across her cheek. “A part of me always regretted that decision… Until now.”

Nkosenye, CoS

Miriam rubbed her hand slowly on his chest but her thoughts were as far away from that moment as could be *I came to say goodbye dear,my father died and I’m leaving Star Fleet to take on the family business * .
He had given her the belief that he loved her but with out a single thought he left .... never knowing that she was carrying his child.

Cross Dr.

Nkosenye saw the look on her face and said softly “Did I say something wrong? You are very quiet.”

Nkosenye, CoS

As the light from the candles shed eerie shadows across the room ,Cross cuddled up to the man ‘’No love guess I’m tired’’ she responded while putting her hand in his as if to hold him there for awhile longer.
It was not long before her soft breathing would make Nkosenye aware that the Miriam had fallen asleep.

Cross Dr.

Mthunzi gently closed his hand around hers and watched the shadows cascade over them for a while before he pulled her close and closed his eyes, joining her.

Nkosenye, CoS