Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in The Flora Symphony

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in The Flora Symphony

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in The Flora Symphony
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Sharah took a deep breath. She was nervous, really nervous the closer the day came for her date with the governor. No! Not a date, not a date, not a date. An…outing! Yes and outing. Sharah exhaled and exasperated groan at herself. The man was kind and compassionate. And intimidating. No no no. Well he was but he had never been anything but caring towards her, even or especially when he didn’t even know her. And then he’d rescued her from that…there wasn’t a word for that other bidder, just a sickly, frightening, feeling that made her stomach rebel and send icy dread race down her spine.

Of course no one else realized that and the gossip running rampant about the hospital about Sharah and the Governor was anywhere from tame to an epic romance. Of course by now people realized it was the governor’s personal shuttle that had dropped her off on the roof that day. They even speculated on Yavia and Charles’ reactions to a possible rival. Sharah wished, more than anything she didn’t have to listen to it all.

With a frustrated sigh she told herself to just get it over with. She typed and retype the letter over and over. Finally feeling the letter was sufficiently practical and didn’t make her sound to idiotic she sent it. She wasn’t sure if it would go to Hyrushi or Ms Fen so better it was practical.

Governor Hyrushi,

I know your schedule is quite busy and you have Security to contend with. Would you prefer to meet me at the Anfait Botanical Gardens or would you like for me to arrive with a car to pick you up?

Dr. Fayth

And why not? He had paid for a date…outing, and Sharah was sure very few people went out of their way to indulge him simply to be nice. Most probably had work and dealings in mind, not him as a person.

Fayth, SFCMO

The response came about ten minutes later.

Dr. Fayth,

I appreciate your consideration for my schedule and the necessary logistical complications that arise from such excursions. I am happy to meet you at the Botanical Gardens. I look forward to it.

Sincerely,

Gov. Kenzo B’Tren-Hyrushi

Kenzo spent the hour prior getting ready. He put on a light linen suit of dove gray with an off white collared shirt with no tie. A brown belt and shoes, with a pair of sunglasses, completed the outfit. He went down the lift and out the waiting car carrying a red lacquered-wood box under one arm.

Hyrushi, Gov.

Sharah had sent a simple acknowledgement and that she was looking forward to the afternoon. Then she had stood in front of her closet for ten minutes before she got exasperated with herself. She had chosen this outfit weeks ago before she ever knew who would win the bid. She liked it and it was appropriate to the venue. She kept thinking about, though, about his comment on the dress Yavia had sent her. “He was being polite. You didn’t look much better than a street urchin before you cleaned up. You can’t look worse than that.” Splotchy face, unbrushed wild curls, and a bulky old hoodie. No she certainly couldn’t look worse than that.

Sharah pulled the outfit out and got dressed. It was solid grey tappered slacks with buttons from ankle to knee with a long sleeved off the shoulder shirt. The shirt reached her hips and flared gently. It was a darker Grey and the cuffs and wide off the shoulder collar were a brushed mint green. It was subtle and classy, and comfortable. She finished the look with flat dark brown black saddles. She brushed her hair until the curls softened some and lost the wildness. Though Sharah knew they wouldn’t stay that way. She held the sides back with a laqured floral clip of miniturr orange tiger lilies.

Sharah arrived 20 minutes early, hoping to have time to adjust to the noise and waves of the crowd. Sharah made her way toward the entrance 5 minutes before hand and waited for the governor to arrive.

Fayth, SFCMO

The venue was unusually quiet, a testament to the security the Governor warranted on his trips into the public. As the slider arrived and stopped, Kenzo got out and began walking in, stopping to take a few holos with people as they saw him. Once inside he saw Dr. Fayth and walked towards her. “Good afternoon, Doctor. You look very nice today. Thank you for having me here.” he said with a small bow.

Hyrushi, Governor

It wasn’t hard to notice his arrival. Hyrushi was no more than a subtle presence, but the people around him gave away his arrival and location as their thoughts focused on him and a myriad of emotions swirled in response. Most Betazoids clasped hands in greeting, they were a very demonstrative and open people. Sharah was not like most Betazoids though, and reverted to a much older and formal greeting. Both palms stacked over her heart and then lowered outward toward him. An offering of openness and understanding. “Thank you for coming with me. I am glad you are here. You look,” she looked over him and smiled, “You look relaxed. It suits you.”

Sharah turned and began to walk along a path. Music could be heard faintly in different directions. “I hope you enjoy it. These gardens are one of my favorite places on Oed. There are several quartets playing today throughout. We have been lucky to have Maestro Julpheta come and teach here. She almost lost her ability to play when she lost her hand. She came here to teach others who suffered from such severe injuries how to play and create music. Her students are playing for the gardens today.”

Fayth, SFCMO