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
Posted by… suppressed (4) by the Post Ghost! 👻

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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

“Nonsense!” Eela said, her hazel eyes glittering. “Half the fun around here is going to play dress up at some of the little shops. There’s a fantastic boutique that does semi-formal and formal wear and that’s where I found not only that gown I wore at the gala, but also the dresses I wore for the bachelorette auction and the subsequent date with Dash.” She chuckled. “The only downside is that it’s hard for me to go in anonymously unless I really want to put in the effort of wearing a wig and trying to disguise myself. Most of the time I don’t bother, and know my interactions with shop staff might end up beign slightly different than that of others.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

Astrid grinned conspiratorially. “Sounds like you need a bodyguard! I shall happily take that post. I love shopping. I really do. One of my favorite things to do is find what looks to be the most hideous thing on the rack and see if it really is that bad on. Sometimes I have been surprised and sometimes not, but its always fun to do. Shall we go shopping soon?”

Rousseau, HotJ

She sucked in a breath and nodded slowly. “I think once the dust settles and the investigation requires less of me, then that might be just what I need.” Eela gave her a small smile. “We’ll definitely have to make plans.”

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.

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