Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Friendship and Raw Fish

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Friendship and Raw Fish

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Friendship and Raw Fish
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Eela snorted as she settled in, setting her black leather work bag beside her. “I know what you mean. I’m actually looking forward to the renovations being done on my home office so I can work form home in a more cozy space. I swore I wouldn’t do it, and… you can guess how hard Oed laughed at me,” she said with a lopsided grin.

“But a new friend of mine came up with the most intriguing design, so at least if I must work so late all the time, I can be at home. I might end up with more sleep, which would be rather nice all told.”

~Eela

Kenzo turned and looked out the window. “Sleep… it never used to be such a valuable commodity, did it?” and he turned and gave Eela one if his blank yet somehow humorous looks. “I blame Mathis entirely.”

Eela laughed openly. “Oh Kenzo, starship captain, remember? I was on-call every minute I was physically present on my ship, regardless of shifts or days off. Starfleet taught me how to crash hard and to be awake in an instant. Mathis is too easy a target but she did drop a significant amount of work on our laps, though if it wasn’t her, it would have been someone else.” She grinned. “So we can blame the Vren.”

He pointed at himself and said “Negotiator between Dominion and Federation in a war zone. Trust me, I understand the term ‘on-call’.” and he smiled softly.

It only took them ten minutes to get from their offices to his building. The car pulled into the secured parking garage below the building, and the security agent got out and opened the door for them. Kenzo looked at Eela and said “I plan on changing when we get there. Would like to go home and change? Or have something brought over? This will take some time, so you should be comfortable.”

Kenzo

That was a good question. She really didn’t feel like going there and back. “You know what? I’ll message my housekeeper. Sinna lives in the building and she can throw some stuff into a bag for me and send it over.” Easy solution.

Eela followed him out of the slider, slipping her bag onto her shoulder and sent the message to Elz as she walked with Kenzo. “There, done. Probably the easiest decision I’ve made all day.”

~Eela

Kenzo only nodded, but he looked at the silent but ever-present Asian man that seemed to be one of the mainstays of his security detail. A nod in response was all that was given in response. They stepped onto the lift and Kenzo looked at Eela. “I’m very happy to be doing this. I hope the food is at least palatable.” The doors opened and he stepped into his foyer.

“Well, I have had sushi before, so I have an idea what I might be in for, but I suspect yours will the nicest I’ve had in a very long time,” Eela said.

“Drink?” he asked as he moved inside and went to the bar.

Kenzo

“Yes, please, though maybe not that stuff you served me the first night we talked to Mathis. I think you want me functional tomorrow.” She set her bag to the side, for once not worrying about where it was left. In her home she had a process, and everywhere between her office and there it remained secure or with her. Here in Kenzo’s, she didn’t even bat an eye at setting it down. It was actually a nice thing to be somewhere else where she didn’t have to think about security and the like.

~Eela

He took out a dark green bottle with elegant Japanese writing on it and two small cups. He filled each and handed one to her. “Sake. Japanese rice wine. This one is sweet. The one with dinner will be more dry. Kanpai.” and he raised his cup to her and then took a sip.

“A’ha’ani” she replied, taking a sip, the sweetness bursting on her tongue in the most pleasant way. “Definitely not like the other stuff,” Eela said with a grin.

He loosened his tie and said “I’m going to go change and probably take a shower. Your clothes will be here in a few minutes, and you are welcome to change or shower in any of the guest rooms. I will meet you back here.” He took another drink and then simply turned and walked up the stairs and towards his room on the upper floor.

Not five minutes later, the door slid open and the same man from the elevator brought in Eela’s bag,gave her a short bow, and left.

Kenzo

She accepted it with thanks and made her way to the same bedroom she had slept- no, crashed in the night after they learned about the Vren. She did indeed take a quick sonic shower not wanting to fuss with wet hair, but also hoping for the pulses to soothe away some of the tension. Jal’na complained every time that she wasn’t doing enough to relax. Well, she should try bloody running a colony and see how many knots she formed!

Stepping out, Eela had taken her hair out of its frequent twist, letting it be in its loose natural waves past her shoulders. Her suit and blouse from earlier was gone and she had opted for a long sleeved sweater dress in a light grey with buttons all down the front. It followed her form but didn’t cling and it accommodated her brace, allowing her to access it easily if she needed to change the power cell, though she should be good for the rest of the day. She slipped on her sheru (the soft soled embroidered shoes she often wore inside) and padded back into the main part of the home and her glass of sake.

~Eela