Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Dasca’s Apartment - Let Us Make Mr. Melvil Dewey Proud

Posted by Civilian Karilan Massat (Owner, Quill and Parchment Books) in Dasca’s Apartment - Let Us Make Mr. Melvil Dewey Proud

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Dasca’s Apartment - Let Us Make Mr. Melvil Dewey Proud
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The CCDA had guards outside the door and they nodded at Eela as she came in. “Ma’am. Everything seems to be going well. Mr., uh… Ms. … um… Massat is in the kitchen.”

She gave them a small smile. “It’s perfectly acceptable to ask their preference when it comes to personal addresses.” Eela could have done so for them, but she thought it was good practice when living amongst diverse people to learn how to navigate these issues.

Normally Eela locked her workbag in her office out of an abundance of caution, especially when guests were about. Sensitive information was often at her fingertips and she took exceptionally cautious steps to avoid accidents with it all. Instead she put the bag in her bedroom (as good a place as any and on the opposite side of the apartment from the work) and proceeded down the lang hall to the kitchen.

Karilan was indeed in the kitchen. The apartment smelled of citrus and vinegar and herbs. Karilan was at the cook top with a large, deep pot-slash-skillet kind if thing… and they were cooking. They turned as Eela came in and smiled. “I do so hope you do not mind. Your assistant told me you were planning eating reheated soup for lunch. So I took a chance and thought maybe something a bit more substantial would serve. He said it would be fine.”

Massat

Eela laughed. “Yes, Cort would say that,” she said shaking her head. “I don’t mind at all.”

Moving over she peered at what he was working on. “What are you making and how can I help?”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

“You can help by getting yourself something to drink. And then you can sit and I will serve Bolian ginger stir fry with julivian fruit and seared vegetables.” and they set a lid on the wok and said “It will be ready in about five minutes.”

Massat

She gazed at him for a moment and just relented, because what else should she do? She was honestly just touched by the gesture. “You really didn’t have to do that, but it’s very kind and I appreciate it, Karilan,” Eela said.

Moving to the fridge and grabbing a bottle of a bright pink juice. She poured half a glass worth and then mixed in some plain sparkling water. “Did you want to try some? It’s an odd mix of sparkling water, saava juice and I like to add some cold black tea to it for some bitterness. I know it sounds really odd but I find it strangely delightful and refreshing.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

“I gave traveled to many, many worlds Captain. That is far from odd.” they said with a laugh. “And yes please. I would love to try it.” they added. “When lunch is over, I would like to show you our progress, if you have the time.”

Massat