Posted by Civilian Karilan Massat (Owner, Quill and Parchment Books) in Dasca’s Apartment- Preparations

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Dasca’s Apartment- Preparations

Posted by Civilian Karilan Massat (Owner, Quill and Parchment Books) in Dasca’s Apartment- Preparations
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Karilan sat back and looked thoughtful. =/\= He is in a lot pain, that’s plain to see. And he is wallowing in the past. But… he has a great deal of potential. Both as a technician. An employee. And as an individual. He just has to learn to look forward instead of backwards. I have him helping me on a pet project. I am hoping that will give him something to look forward to. =/\=

Karilan

Eela smiled at Karilan, gazing deeply. =/\=You are quite extraordinary, did you know that? You have depths of compassion and strength I don’t think you give yourself full credit for.=/\= She was glad to see that the situation was working out for everyone and she hoped for the man’s sake he’d find what he needed under Karilan’s adept tutelage.

~Eela

Karilan’s eyes sparkled with mischief. =/\= You keep talking to me like that, I might think you don’t have eyes just for the stupendous- =/\= and she burst into song, =/\= Mister! Mister Jooooonnnes! =/\= and then started laughing loudly.

Karilan

Eela’s eyes crinkled. =/\=Hey, Dash fully knows about my bisexuality and non-monogamy and isn’t bothered by it. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have seen each other past that first date.=/\= The song was ridiculous, but something about this particular way Karilan teased her just warmed her heart.

She leaned in towards the screen. =/\=And for the record, you are very special to me Karilan. I don’t know the hows and whys of Oed, but I truly feel that each person I’ve let into my life since I came here has given me something incredible. And I’ve been thinking about it the last couple of days, but somehow that whole thing with Cory was exactly what I needed to give myself permission to be exactly who I am. I was getting there, but it was this big nudge forward. I also know that I wouldn’t have figured it all out without you in my life. I’m so glad I took Tenkiller’s recommendation and went to your shop that first day.” She couldn’t help but beam at her friend. Eela was a very sentimental woman and she wasn’t about to start apologizing for it now.

~Eela

=/\= So am I. =/\= Karilan said. She got quiet, just staring at the screen a moment, and then said =/\= You are very special to me as well, Eela. Without you, I would never have been able to be just me. That is a gift that I will always cherish… along with the person who gave it to me. =/\= She smiled and then shook her head. =/\= Now then… you need to go. Make sure to put a fresh power cell in your brace! Trust me on that. I am an Engineer, after all.=/\= and she smiled.

Karilan

A noise drew Eela’s attention and she held up a finger. There was a voice sounding over her intercom. “Perfect. Go ahead and let her in,” she called out to the air around her before turning back to Karilan. “Caridee is on her way up to help me with my dress. I’d love to introduce you to her, and of course it’s a great opportunity to show you my gown,” Eela said, practically giddy. Her earlier nerves had all but evaporated… at least for now.

A few moments later there was noise in the foyer. “Hello? Mom?”

“In my bedroom,” Eela called out and soon a woman who looked strikingly like Eela stepped in wearing a black one-shoulder dress edged in gold embroidery. The floor length sheath was cinched at her waist with a knotted belt in gold and her brown hair fell in loose waves with a small portion at the top pulled back. “Sorry I’m late. Alais has decided tonight is the night she doesn’t want to cooperate, but I left Kian to finish getting her ready. What can I help with?” she said as she came around and saw that her mother was talking with someone. “Oh! I didn’t mean to interrupt!”

Eela grinned. “Not at all. Karilan was keeping me company and my nerves at bay. Karilan, this is my daughter Caridee.”
Caridee’s dark grey eyes widened and she broke into a wide smile. “Oh! Karilan! It’s so wonderful to get to talk to you. I hope we get a chance to meet in person soon, once we’ve settled in a bit.” Her mother’s group of new friends often made their conversations and it was clear to Dee that her mother adored the bookshop owner.

~Eela & Caridee

“Oh, that will absolutely happen.” Karilan said with a smile. “And I would love to take you all to dinner. Once, of course, you are done hob-nobbing with the social elite.” and she laughed and then her eyes went wide. “Oh, Caridee!!! Don’t leave your mom alone with Mr. Jones for too long! She and he need to be on the best behaviors tonight!” and she almost cackled she laughed so hard.

Karilan

Mirth sparkled in Caridee’s eyes. “Oh, so I get to play chaperone? Well this is a fun reversal.” She turned to her mother. “You’ll just have to save it for your date tomorrow night, now won’t you?”

Eela laughed. “Yes, yes, I’ll be a good girl, for now,” she said as she rose to her feet and turned back to face Karilan and broke into a beaming smile. “Wait one minute. I want to show you the dress.”

The duo slipped off into Eela’s bathroom and it took little time for Caridee to zip Eela into the dress. When Eela stepped out, her whole demeanour had shifted. The nerves were gone and she carried herself with grace, letting the thick fabric of the small train float behind her. Tracking her position, she turned very slowly so Karilan could see how the magenta gown hugged her body all the way past her hips till it flared out dramatically. Eela spread her arms out and dipped into a graceful partial curtsey her eyes alight. Behind her, Caridee was gazing at her mother with awe as she shook her head slightly. “Well? What do you think?” Eela said. This was very different than that first date with Dash and her changing dress surprise. It was as she described before a dress that made her feel both elegant and powerful.

~Eela & Caridee