Posted by Civilian Urg’tohn, Son of the House of Duroc (Klingon Warrior) in “Ever seen Fire in space? It’s beautiful!” (Urg/Bree)

Posted by Civilian Brianna “Bree” O’Harra (Head of Mining Operations) in “Ever seen Fire in space? It’s beautiful!” (Urg/Bree)

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At first, her brow furrowed as if trying to focus on something she wasn’t sure of. But the more she watched, the deeper it got. Her lips parted slightly as her hand absently patted the woman’s arm. A weird calm came over her. She was oblivious to how the rest of the table was reacting. But for her, her breath hitched, her lips parted in an unspoken syllable, and a shiver ran down her spine to her very core.

She watched him a moment more to be sure it wasn’t a trick of the light. “What do you wish it to be, Lord of House Duroc?” She had no idea what game she had leapt into but she had to know.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

His eyes snapped back to the normal, but a fire burned deep in them. “I wish it to be the start of a mutually beneficial task for both of us! Let us see what lies within these caves of yours, and then House Dutoc and Oed V will make use of the bounty. And if there is no material of use, perhaps another purpose would be possible for the area, rather than leaving it as a hole where cowards and thieves seek shelter.”

Urg, Lord Duroc

The snap back to the here and now of his eyes was more disconcerting than when he had slipped there to begin with. It left her gripping the table a moment as if fearing to fall over. She recovered quick enough and quickly downed the last of her wine, a cough catching her this time from her dry throat. She covered her mouth with the back of her hand and held the goblet towards B’ghal for a refill since the bottle was on his side now. “I would like that very much, Lord Urg. I will bring it up to the Governor the first chance I get. Hopefully we can start there within the week.”

She stole a quick glance at the woman at her side as if making sure she was ok as well. It didn’t occur to her that the mate to the Lord would have experienced that on more than one occasion. She quickly turned back to Urg with a smile once more.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

Urg laughed. “Yes! A week!” and laughed harder, as did no small few members of the contingent in the hall. After a moment, Urg grew quieter and said “Or… you make an appointment with your governor and by the time you are in front of him, maybe you have a full map of the complex and confirmation that the area’s marauders have… ‘moved along’?”

Urg, Lord Duroc

There wasn’t even a heartbeat to pause before Brianna looked up and shook her head. “And leave all the fun to you? I don’t think so, Urg,” not realizing she had dropped his formal title. “I found those caves. They are mine to bust thru with you.” She had a look of greed and fire in her eyes. Whether it was from the prospect of exploration or killing, one wouldn’t be able to tell. The desire and fire was the same for both.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

He laughed and then said “Well, you better sober up then, Fire-Born. We are already setting up a base of operations and dealing with the riff raff you encountered earlier.” and he tapped some commands into his bracers and looked at the small display. “Naussican and human thieves, according to the Captain. They have been dealt with. I told him to hold position until our arrival and make sure that the caves are left alone until then as well.” and he looked at her, suddenly serious. “So when do we go?”

Urg, Lord Duroc

She smiled and lifted her glass to him. “In the morning. I wish to enjoy my wine and host this evening, and I will notify the Governor of our trip in the morning.” She glanced sideways at B’Ghal. “Be ready in the morning, unless your Lord has dismissed you, I believe you are still mine till I take the shuttle back. Yes?” She laughed at him and then glanced back at Urg to see what her boldness would yield from him. She knew she was playing a dangerous game with a dangerous man. But for some reason, it thrilled rather than worried her.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

B’Ghal looked at her and simply grinned, as if he knew something she didn’t. He then looked at Urg, who just lifted his drink and smiled as the wine ran past the corners of his mouth.

House Duroc

Her brow went up slightly as she noted the exchange between the two. As she took a sip, her eyes on Urg, she gave him a smile. Something was started in this moment. She felt the weight of it. She just wasn’t sure what it was.

Glancing back at her companion after a moment, she asked privately. “What was that all about?”

Brianna
Fire- Born
HoM

(OOC: just a note, since OEDV does not have a GM or main sims, no sims are side sims. You don’t need to label them as such. :) Amber ) (never thought about it lol… thanks)

B’Ghal looked at her and said “What was what?” and took a drink and grabbed another handful of gagh.

House Duroc

Brianna shook her head and looked at her plate to finish her ‘burger’. “Really?” Was all she could say and laugh. “So, Urg… I will reach out and make sure the Governor knows of our little jaunt in the morning and I will be happy to see what this system of caverns is up to. What time would you like me to meet you there?” She finished her mug and set it on the table. She was already going to be heading back tipsy. No point in allowing herself to get full blown drunk.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

“Whenever you feel like getting there, Fire-Born. I will be there when you arrive.” and he stood up and nodded to her. “See you tomorrow.” and he turned and left. K’Letn looked at her and just started laughing.

House Duroc

She shook her head and laughed. “I think I should get to my ship and do the same,” she mentioned to B’ghal. She glanced to the Lady and smiled. “I have enjoyed this evening. Please extend my thanks to Urg once more.” She rose from the bench wanting to get to her own bed sooner rather than later.

Briana
FIre-Born
HoM

B’Ghal rose and nodded at K’Letn, who waved him off as if answering a question. “I’ll escort you.” and he led her out of the dining hall. “This way.” and he began leading her down the passageways.

House Duroc

As they headed back to her ship, hoping the walk would clear the fog creeping in. “I have to ask… what was the laugh between you two?” She motioned back behind them to the dining hall. “I feel like suddenly I’m a punchline to a bad joke I never heard to begin with.” She gave a small laugh.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM

B’Ghal looked at her and said “You aren’t a joke.” and then remained silent for the rest of the walk. As they came into the shuttle bay, B’Ghal moved into the shuttle and settled into the pilot’s seat. “You have been drinking. I will take you back. Buckle in.” and he began bringing the shuttle on line.

House Duroc

She let the silence ride till they got to the shuttle. When he stepped in and took the pilot seat, she frowned. “I’m not that far into my cups, thank you very much. But I guess arguing is pointless, you’d probably just knock me out or tie me up.” She buckled in and waited till they were warmed up and out and clear of the Klingon ship before she spoke again. “So continue… I’m not a joke… that never answered my question.” She turned to him, shifting in the seat and pulling one of her legs up to wrap her arms around. “Talk to me, B’Ghal… please. Something tells me this isn’t the last time I’m going to see you. And there was something between you and Urg. And it had to do with me.” She wasn’t going to let it go. Her tone was proof of that.

Brianna
Fire-Born
HoM