Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Dasca’s Apartment- The Comfort of Friends

Posted by Civilian Astrid Rousseau (Chief Justice) in Dasca’s Apartment- The Comfort of Friends

Posted by Captain Eela Dasca (Lt. Governor) in Dasca’s Apartment- The Comfort of Friends

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A smirk pulled at her lips. “Oh, I have a long history of it, that’s for sure,” Eela said, shaking her head. “If I’m just talking to you as my friend, I don’t mind admitting that I have quite the temper, especially when I perceive injustice. And then, after my accident, the changes from the brain injury have made me more… impulsive. I’m fully prepared for Cort and Elema to lock me in my office when we do get news, just so I don’t do anything stupid that I would regret. Or maybe not regret.” She had had enough of that already lately. “All I do know if that I will need to have some excellent ways of relieving tension, even if it means extra physio in the days after.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Astrid didn’t hold back the laughter, letting the warm giggle bubble up into a full laugh. She could imagine the need to lock Eela away until her temper subsided to something more manageable. While Eela looked put together and wise, she could tell the other woman had a fiesty nature hidden behind the more calm and cool exterior. “I definitely try for a more zen way of life, but I am glad to have friends that have more of a “spicy” nature. If you ever need a voice of reason, I am your lady.”

Rousseau, HotJ

Eela chuckled. “Spicy. I like that description. Feels about right. I think I always was, but I became so timid in my personal life over the years, but it’s been nice to let the real Eela breathe. But yes, I need trusted voices in my life.” She gazed at Astrid for a moment and just smiled. “I am glad you and I got to know each other better, Astrid. Friends are a precious resource around here and I am glad I count you amongst them.” Despite the grief and confusion and anger recent events (both with Dash and Cory), she was still surfacing as a stronger and more vibrant version of the woman who had arrived determined to do something good on this colony. In the end, it was more like Oed forced her to shed the veneer and be herself. Anything less and they probably would have rejected her, if not right away, then over time.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Astrid smiled warmly. “I am too Eela. I have been so focused on my career and my siblings wellbeing, that I really did not focus on friendships much. When I came here, I knew I wanted a personal life but I found it quite hard to get started; something I had not anticipated. It feels like I am finally starting to make a solid life here. Joseph and his wife, Lord and Lady Duroc, and now you all seem to find me worthwhile to spend time with. I cannot tell you how it warms my heart and fills my soul.”

Rousseau, HotJ

“I completely understand how you feel. Coming to Oed, letting people in a bit… I found a sense of family again I’ve been dearly missing since I left Starfleet. Actually, no, not just a sense f family, but true found family.” Eela beamed at Astrid. “And I daresay we’ve added another to the mix.”

Breathing out deeply, Eela felt more relaxed. Yes, she was still grieving and that would go for awhile, or however long it took, but in this moment she felt comforted and supported. “Thank you for coming to see me. I really appreciate it. I don’t know what the days and weeks ahead look like, but I know moments like this will sustain me.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Astrid nodded solemnly, understanding how hard it could be after what Eela went through, to find her peace again. “Well, it seems as though I have done my job very well and the judiciary is working like a well oiled machine. I have more time, though I have been working on a new research paper on the complexities of Star Fleet and Civilian law integration for places like OED V. I have not quite figured out what angle I want to take with it so its just a lot of information sitting there with no purpose.”

Rousseau, HotJ

Eela smiled. “Sounds like a much needed topic, especially given that though our situation might be slightly unique here on Oed, the times when civilian and Starfleet jurisdictions intersect are not rare and they certainly have varied complications.”

She smirked at her new friend. “But just in case you find yourself mired in information for too many hours, know that you’re always welcome to call me. I might not always be free, but when I get home from the office, I do try to spend my time doing things that are not work related. A challenge, I know, but it seems like a valuable one.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

“I have yet to learn that one.” She grimaced a little, knowing how real it was that she didn’t even try to keep work at work. “If I am not at lessons with Duroc’s security or Karlson and his wife, I am at home, working on .... well… work. I really should get more hobbies and friends.”

As Astrid brought her cup to her lips to sip once more, she laughed a bit, then sipped. “Besides shopping that is. I love fashion. However, I can often do that without ever leaving the comfort of my back yard.”

Rousseau, HotJ