Posted by Civilian Sisnil Zoi (Intelligence Consultant) in One Step at a Time

Posted by Ensign Dradvia (Medical Officer) in One Step at a Time

Posted by Civilian Sisnil Zoi (Intelligence Consultant) in One Step at a Time

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Dradvia started to pet Simon, but stopped. “I can’t. You know why.” They had just talked about it. If she was ever caught, she could have no property. They would kill Simon to punish her. “It would be a good life for him with you. He won’t be taken from you just because. You’re allowed to own things. He loves you. He’s attached to you.” She shrugged. “I’ll have Umbra to keep me company. I mean if you leave the program.”

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

“We don’t have a holodeck,” Sisnil replied simply. There was no reason not to leave the program. “Besides, I wouldn’t dream of taking Umbra away.” He looked at her, “Dee, I don’t know if I can do it, leave you.”

~ Zoi

Dradvia spent a lot of time with Umbra. Probably an unhealthy amount. She finally looked up at him. There was confusion and shock on her face. “What?”

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

Sisnil gave her one of his looks. “I love you. It’s going to break my heart.”

~ Zoi

“I’m sorry.” It would be horrible for her, but he would be happier without her. He’d move on, and this would be a blink in his life. She wished she knew what she’d done to make him want to love her. She’d go back and fix it.

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

He furrowed his brow. “Why are you sorry?” He asked, looking at her.

~ Zoi

“That I’m hurting you. I… I think it would be better if… if you just forgot about me. Stop spending time around me.” He would be okay. Love wasn’t like in her books. Where love meant they couldn’t be separated. He wouldn’t leave if it was. Or she would be brave enough to go with him. “You’ll be with Noril and Vash soon. You won’t be missing them anymore.”

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer