Posted by Civilian Michael ‘Big Mike’ McKenzie (Clan McKenzie Chief) in Long Awaited Honeymoon

Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Long Awaited Honeymoon

Posted by Civilian Michael ‘Big Mike’ McKenzie (Clan McKenzie Chief) in Long Awaited Honeymoon
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Revna had finished coordinating details for the their surprise stop. She had relayed the information to Cpt Kris, and their itinerary had been adjusted accordingly. So far the trip had been quiet and smooth. They had made their first stop at Hadru for supplies. It was a quaint little way station with some unique vendors. Serving on a 5 deck ship the whole crew had taken turns getting off to stretch their legs. Mike and Revna had as well. They had spent three days at a larger station and then an outpost taking their time and enjoying it. Most days Mike played and sang and dragged Revna into it as much as possible.

Right now she was sitting on the aft deck, watching the stars through the clear dome and writing down details that Ragna insisted on having for the archives. It was a nice reflective exercise for Revna. Ragna and Seamus should have arrived on Oed by now and Revna wondered how they were both holding up. There was a soft knock on the door from the lounge and Tevna looked up, “Cpt Kris. What can I do for you?”

The man smiled, his ears flicking back and forth. “I wanted to let you and Mike know we will be arriving at Aldebaran this evening. We have a 4 day stop over. And dinner tomorrow night is on me.”

Revna stood, picking up her cup of tea. “Thank you, Kris.” The captain left to return to the bridge and Revna went down a deck looking for Mike.

Revna McKenzie

Mike was napping, which for the barrel-chested, semi-retired punk rocker-turned highly successful bar owner meant he was sprawled out on a couch snoring.

As Revna roused him, he startled slightly but said “Wha-? I’m awake! Whats happening? Where are we?”

Big Mike McKenzie

Revna sat on the edge of the couch next to him, her hand moving slowly over his thigh. She smiled softly, “We’re in our suite on the Avion. Kris said we are docking at Aldebaran in a couple hours. We’ll be able to disembark shortly after. We’ll be here four days.” She leaned in and kissed him lazily.

Revna McKenzie

Mike sighed against the kiss and then laid his head back. “I was having the best dream. The six of us- you and your sisters and me and Seamus and Capall- were all on vacation on a beach somewhere. There was drinking and music and dancing… and then Seamus challenged Capall to a wrestling match and got his ass kicked. It was fantastic…” he said as if longing for it to be real; and then he laughed.

Big Mike McKenzie

Revna chuckled but kept her voice soft, “Oh, I can see it. And knowing Seamus and Capall, along with the rest of us, it is going to happen. Drinking, music, dancing, and some kind of challenge, dare, or bet. That is going to be a daily occurrence. We might lose our minds otherwise.” Revna leaned back against the couch, next to him. Revna stared up at the ceiling. “We need to do that, plan for it, sometime, the six of us take a vacation. Step back and recharge together.”

Revna McKenzie

Mike chuckled. “And leave our people alone? They’d burn down the planet before dinner.” He sighed. “But yeah, we do need to. But it can’t happen till we have everyone set up and the land working. It wouldn’t be right leaving the Clan when the hard work is being done.” He took her hand and smiled at her. “Not that I’m suggesting thats what you are saying, mind you.”

‘Big’ Mike McKenzie

“And not until everyone else has gotten time off.” That was a lot of people but by then, hopefully, they wouldn’t need all hands available all the time. Revna curled her fingers around his palm. “After every step is finished we should have a Clan day off. Like after the reconciliation maybe just not as wild and only a day. Celebrate our accomplishments together. We should make it a point to make sure to recognize the efforts of each group and what they have done. It’s a lot but important. But it will be a bit before we need to handle that.” She grinned at him, “Today you get to show off how much of a beer snob you are.”

Revna McKenzie

“Connoisseur, not snob. And I resent the implication. You know damn well I’ll drink almost anything.” he said with a laugh. “But I am curious. How exactly am I gonna show off my beer skills, hmm? Drinking contest? I mean, I’m on roll since Gravel beat Cara.” and he laughed.

‘Big’ Mike McKenzie

Revna laid her head back and laughed. “You know I have never seen him look that happy. She’s cute though. I bet she gives him all kinds of hell.” She looked over at him. “I don’t care how you show off. You said tou wanted to see of you could find some new brews for the bar. Should we go bar hopping or show up all important personages at the breweries and demand tours and samples?”

Revna McKenzie

“Bar hopping. I’ve had enough pomp and grandeur working with S’Tek while you were off galvanting with Fleet Captain Dreamboat.” he said with a smirk.

‘Big’ Mike McKenzie

Revna nodded. Yeah she could totally agree with having had enough pomp and grandeur. Especially of having to do it alone. And S’Tek was SO tiresome. BUT if Revna had been eating or drinking she would have choked. “What?!” She blinked at him. “Cochrane???” Then she got this really wicked grin, “Naw not my type. Too scrawny, a nose like a hawk, and his taste in music was far too classical. Not enough fun.” She leaned in really close, “You know who is my type?” Her eyes dropped to his mouth and back. “Harv, the chef. He knows how to make a woman laugh.”

Revna McKenzie (You were warned)

Mike looked at her… and nodded vigorously in agreement. “Oh yeah! I heard about him! Not only can he cook, but he can make a lady sweon with just an offer of his… ‘desserts’. No way I woulda been able to resist that. And you somehow managed…” and he shook his head in mock-impressed. “And Cochrane may have been scrawny to you, but the crew on Event Horizon? Shiiiiiit… he had captured the imagination of more than a few of them. Hell, there was a run on the dress shop and lingerie store the day before the Manhattan docked. Ridiculous.” and he grinned at her.

‘Big’ Mike McKenzie

Revn laughed, “Oh yeah, the whole crew knows it too. They get hit on more by people trying to get to Cochrane than for themselves. There is quite the extensive pool about it. I feel bad for him though. He is more than his rank and looks. BUT Harv. Forget his desserts, his seafood chowder is heavenly,” she sighed dramatically, “I am not his type though. He likes pain in the arse Orion XOs. He didn’t just let her in his kitchen, he invited her. And fights with her like Thor battles ice giants. But you mught have a chance. He is a big fan.”

Revna McKenzie