Posted by Civilian Yavia Crockett (Nurse - Sacred Heart Hospital) in Tenkiller’s House- Tipping Point, Day 2

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in Tenkiller’s House- Tipping Point, Day 2

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Tenkiller’s House- Tipping Point, Day 2
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Eela smiled and nodded, shoving the PaDD into her pocket. Later. Right now it would be good to enjoy dinner with friends.

Yavia placed a hand over his heart and the other arou d his waist and squeezed him in a hug as he kissed her. “Missed you, too.”

“Hi Eela,” Sharah greeted her and then grinned watching Charles and Yavia, and the feelings, the way the blended together just felt good, like some piece of the universe had slipped into place. “I gotta wash up too.” She headed for the stairs, but was snagged by an arm arou d her waist before she could get there. Yavia hugged her and gave her a quick kiss.

“Now you can go. And you two better not mean a soak in a tub when you say wash up. This is coming out of the oven now!” Yavia called after them. Yavia grabbed a mit and pulled the skillet out of the oven and began plating food.

Sharah came back up the stairs about the time Yavia had placed the basket of rolls on the table. She started pouring drinks and setting those on the table. “Yavia this smells amazing.”

Sharah

“The rolls are amazing. I could eat them all day,” Eela said with a smile.

Yavia grinned, “Thank you, Eela. And she means it. She’s already had at least 3. So if you want one you better horde them.”

Charles came up in red t-shirt and shorts a moment later. He smiled at Yavia and said “Hun, this is a great spread. Can I help with anything?”

Tenkiller

~Eela

Yavia kissed his cheek, “Nope.” She slid an arm around his waist, “Just eat.” The girls took seats on either side of TK leaving the fourth chair at the round table for Eela. Each plate had an apple, bacon, blue cheese stuffed porkchop, roasted brusslesprouts, and home made dinner rolls. “You better savor it too. I don’t cook like this often.” Then she laughed.

Yavia

TK laughed and said “I’ll be sure to go slow.” Which wouldn’t be hard considering the massive lunch he and Sharah had had. He grabbed a roll and then looked at Yavia. “Thanks, V. You did a great job.” and he stabbed a sprout and popped it in his mouth. “Oh man… that is tasty.” he said and chewed slowly. Finishing the bite, he looked at V and said “So how was the day? You guys do alright?” and he glanced at Eela and then back.

Tenkiller

Eela nodded slowly as she cut a small piece off her pork chop. “Jal’na came by again and had her work cut out for her, but hopefully I won’t wake up too sore in the morning. And I touched base with Cort and the Governor after we did some of the dinner prep.” She popped the bite into her mouth and chewed slowly. Of the very little meat she did eat, pork had never been her favourite but she had to admit that was prepared very well nad the stuffing was particularly delightful.

~Eela

Yavia handed over a jar, apple butter, to Sharah as she grabbed a roll. “Be glad you weren’t here earlier. It looked like a flour mill exploded, but it was fun.I handled some correspondence.” She was quite careful to keep her mind vague.

Sharah laughed, “You have a secret Yavia.” The Deltan looked at her, “Do I, Sweetheart? I have no idea what you mean.” And she winked at her and gave TK a knowing grin. “It was a rather relaxing day. How was work?”

Yavia

Charles shrugged and said “I’ve had worse days, that’s for sure.” He ate some and then said “I ended up playing hooky a little bit, but it was needed.” He set down his knife and fork, wiped his mouth with his napkin and turned to fully face Eela. “Listen… I am really bad about holding grudges and I really don’t wanna do that here. And I know you are in a s#!t spot. And I’m trying really hard not to be mad at your words, ‘cause they hurt. A lot. I really was just trying to do what needed to be done, and I’m sorry that put you in the public eye. I really hope you can forgive me that misstep, and now I’m gonna shut up and eat my pork chops before I end up having a vid of a food fight in our dining room leaked out and you have to explain that too.” He gave her a half-smile, nodded at her once and then turned back to his plate and began eating.

Tenkiller

Eela laughed and set her fork down, gathering her words carefully, still not entirely trusting herself. “I know you were just doing your job, and I really am sorry that I caused you pain, Skip. I know I don’t always react very well. I have a temper that got way worse after my accident. And that is not an excuse for bad behaviour, so what I’m going to tell all three of you is that you can always tell me if I’ve crossed a line. I’m not an outright telepath, so I can’t always gauge context. And right now I’m struggling because I’ve gone right back to all the usual reactions I had with Cory. And I hate that more than you can know. I mean, I dealt with interpersonal conflict as my job for the first thirteen years of my career and then have spent the rest of my life in leadership or mediation roles. You’d think I’d be better at it,” she said with a lopsided grin. “So… forgive me for causing that pain, because good gods there’s been enough of it. And the one thing I need to know from all of you is that we’re good, we’re okay”-she said gesturing to them as a group-“because the one thing I did for those three and a half years before Cory and I separated was spend the hours after every argument tiptoeing around making sure I didn’t upset anything, because it wouldn’t take much to set things off again. So I just need you to tell me we’re okay, and if we aren’t yet, then tell me how I can make it better, if I can. That knowledge will ease some of the weight off of me.”

~Eela

Skip ate a bite in silence. He chewed slowly, looking at his plate, deep in thought. Finally he set down his fork, picked up his glass and took a drink, and the set it down. He turned, leaned into Eela’s personal space… and kissed her cheek. “Thanks. We’re good. And you are gonna be, too.” he said softly. He then stood up and went to the bar, poured a large shot of something very clear, and downed it before coming back to his seat and sitting down with a grin.

Tenkiller

Sharah knew depths of the man that only Yavia also saw and felt. Even despite that, his selflessness, his ability and willingness to put others before himself never ceased to amaze them, or fail to make them proud of him.

Astonished was a fabulous word for her expression in the moment and then it shifted to a bemused grin. She expected maybe a nod and three words at most. But certainly not that act of affection.

“I’d bug you about not offering some to the rest of us but as it is I’ve had more than my share today and tomorrow night is going to be… something else,” Eela said, delving back into her meal, focusing mostly on the brussels sprouts for the moment. And she knew that right now the last thing they needed was her constantly drowning her sorrows, no matter how tempting it was.

~Eela

Tenkiller shrugged and said “If you drink that, you will not be going tomorrow… I can guarantee it.” and he chuckled. He looked around the table and said “So after this, what? Clubs? Dancing? Illicit substances and poor choices? Back porch and drinks? What are we up to?”

Tenkiller

Yavia and Sharah exchanged a silent feeling between them. Sharah continued to eat quietly. “Tomorrow will be something. I would never say so in public, but I think Jal’na is rather nervous though she doesn’t show it. Of course were I to say so we’d have to go at it with spoons, and the wounds would be grievous indeed.” That comment got a laugh out of Sharah. “But in all seriousness, tomorrow will be all about her and her new husband and I am honored to get to celebrate with them. Jal’na deserves it. I don’t know Lord Duroc but if he makes her happy then that is all that matters. Now…”

The main comms to the house trilled i a fun flirtatious scale that immediately identified Yavia as the recipient. She got up from the table and moved to the main console. The screen flashed to a blad-headed woman with silver brows and Yavia’s stunning blue eyes, surrounded by laugh lines and crinkles. “YAVIA! Darling! You look lovely.”

“Hi Gran! How are you? How’s Risa?” The questions seemed benign enough, but the tone sounded like an interrogation. “Isn’t it like 0300there?”

The older woman laughed, “Darling you make it sound like it’s a crime. I just got back to my room. You would know that Risa never sleeps if you would come with me.”

“That’s okay Gran. We tried that on Yorba, and your reputation left me without peace. Then there was that bar in Maryland on Earth, that wouldn’t even let us in because of something you did…”

“I dod NOT start that fight. Just because it was over me doesn’t mean I caused it.”She gave Yavia a shrewd look, “And what about you? Who exactly are these gorgeous Raven haired delights?” An image of the throuple from The Wild Fork appeared on the screen.

Yavia snorted, “Where did…?”

“Oh Yavia, you don’t think I don’t keep tabs on you. I keep up with all the news or pseudo news from Oed V. I have been waiting for you to call me. Who are those divinely gorgeous people? I mean look at your face. You are absolutely smitten!” The old woman cackled.

Yavia licked her lips and gave her grandmother an incredulous and simultaneously amused look. “Well that’s why Iwas calling. I would like…” Yavia sighed as she was interrupted.

There was rapid clapping. “You want me to meet them! Well that cannot be done over comms. I still have two weeks paid here,” there was a soft chime on the other end, “Oh that’s my massage and wine. I’ll see you in about a month. Love you, Darling!” and the comms went dark. Yavia returned to her seat and “I think the back porch and drinks,” she said as if nothing else had happened.

Yavia

“OH! Yes!” and he looked at Eela. “I’ve been working on a new song! Odd coincidence, but I think it it is perfect for you and these past couple days. After dinner I’ll play it for y’all.” and he took a bite and chewed and smiled.

Tenkiller