Posted by Lieutenant Kadence Argona (Counselor) in Bistro Boudreaux

Posted by Captain Remy Boudreaux (CO) in Bistro Boudreaux

Posted by Lieutenant Kadence Argona (Counselor) in Bistro Boudreaux

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There was something about being called ‘cher’ from a Frenchman that always struck Kady as an intimate nickname and it sent a small shiver down her spine when he spoke it. “Well, this is pretty amazing, Captain. I admit I hadn’t realized it was so grand.” She moved to the table and settled in as he poured the wine. Taking her glass she waited till he had his and smiled raising hers towards him in a toast. “To a wonderful evening and an even more amazing voyage.” She smiled as she watched him. This was going to be an interesting tour to say the least.

Kady
CNS

He raised his glass in return. “An’ to new beginines.”

He was about to sit down when a bell rang from kitchen. “De appritizers are fini. I will be right back.”

A moment later, Remy returned with a covered plate. Setting it on the table, he removed the cover to reveal . . .
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balles de crocodiles, made wit’ potatoes an’ alligator.”

Boudreaux (CO)

Kady covered her mouth with one hand to stifle a laugh. “Are they truly crocodile … balls?” She was giggling. “I could handle eating the crocodile, just not sure about his … ummmm…” She bit her lip and dropped her hand as she looked up at him. Her eyes grew wide and she shrugged. “Ummm… ok I guess. I’m game to try one. But just try, mind you.” She moved her glass so he could serve.

Kady
CNS

Remy checkled. “No, dey are no’ de testcles, jus’ gator meat. You take de meat an’ mix in some diced bell pepper, diced onion, lots of spicy Cajun seasoning, a dash of sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic,, more hot sauce, den roll it into ‘balls’, cover wit’ breadcrumbs and cornmeal. Deep fry dem for a few an’ viola. . . .Gator Balls.”

“But, I do ‘preciate you’ sense of adventure, dat you are willine to sample de testicles of gators. You can only get dose if de man loses de gator wrestling match, an’ sometimes de gator, he does no’ always lose.” He suppressed a sarcastic smile as he bit into one of the balls.

Boudreaux (CO)

Her face turned redder than the sunset as she shook her head. “I thought… well some cultures it’s a delicacy.” She laughed again and stabbed her fork straight into one with a wicked grin on her face. If he was still thinking of her slip of thought, he might wince at her reaction. “They actually look really good, Captain. Almost like Chicken Croquets.” She put a couple on her plate and smiled. “So what else is on the menu this evening? I’d rather get all my embarrassment out at once. Easier on the rest of the night.” She laughed and settled back in her seat to relax as they ate.

Kadence
CNS

Remy smiled until she stabbed one of the gator balls. His smile faded into a wince, followed by a small cough. In a less aggressive manner, Remy added two of the balls to his own plate.

“Well, you said you enjoy pasta, so I ‘ope you are prepared for de Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta I ‘ave prepared. One of Tantie Mattie’s favorites. She usually prepared dis dish when hostine Italian friends. De Cajun seasonine adds a bit more bite dan what de are used to. Still, dere were no complaints. It should be ready in less dan 10 minutes.”

He took a drink of his wine and asked, “Tell me, what should I know ‘bout Kadence Argona dat is no’ in you’ file?”

Boudreaux (CO)

Kady smiled as Remy winced. She listened as he described dinner and smiled. “I can’t wait. As to what isn’t in my files, I guess not much. Once I’m officially accepted by you you will get the rest of my file. As I am guessing you aren’t planning on denying me a spot on your ship, I may as well tell you. I’m still subject to activation if I am needed. I’m a special ops, ummm… problem solver. You will get basic orders about my activation if it comes to that. So you will know where I am going, though probably not the why. And you will know what my parameters and needs are as far as use of ship assets. Usually that means a shuttle, or weapons, or something simple. Most everything else I need, I have. And unless specified, every activation ends with no way to trace back to this ship. That’s the plan, anyway.” She laughed and finished the appetizer on her plate and leaned back to sip her drink. “Oh yes, and I draw and dance.” She laughed.

Kadence
CNS

When she said “activation”, Remy stopped chewing, and every sense of pleasantries left the room. He gripped the fork tighter and swallowed.

“Lt, I am goine to ask dis ques-SHON once, an’ only once. I expect a 100% completely ‘onest answer. If I find out down de road later, you lied, I will personally trow you out de airlock.”

“Are you an operative of Sec-SHON 31?”

“I know ‘ow de work. Once you are in, you only get out if you die, or dey let you go. But, you are never really free. Dey draw you back in time an’ again to do de dirty work. Dey hold on to dat informa-SHON. trust me, I ‘ave tried.”

Boudreaux (CO)

Her own smile wavered slightly. It became more menacing. The smile turned almost saccharine. Kady’s hand reached out to lightly trace a single finger over the man’s hand. “I’m not Section 31, my dear Captain Boudreaux.” Her head tilted slightly as she drew the finger back over his hand once more. Licking her lips, her voice dropped slightly to a more seductive tone. “But you know if I was, I couldn’t say anyway.”

“I know. I’ve heard de threats before. If you were, I’d already be dead. . . . ” A fter a brief moment, his smile returned.

Kady sat up and leaned back as her smile once more turned bright. “But no, I am not Section 31. I was recruited to the Black Ops program when I was at the Dark Side Rehab Facility.” She laughed slightly. “I’m sure 31 was looking for me as well. But like you, I know once in, you never get out. I made it clear in most conversations that I’d never contract with them. So they never actually made themselves known to me.” She took another bite of her food. “No worries. The orders will come from Ops, and you’ll recognize the issuing officer’s name, I’m sure since this ship deals with them a great deal.” She watched him closely now, perhaps more than a bit ago. His vehemence towards the famed, Section 31, was a bit overwhelming. She wondered who they had hurt, or how they had controlled him that he had such animosity towards them.

Kadence
CNS

“Dat is good to know. I was ‘opine this evenine would no’ turn into a game of who is goine to kill who first. Dat could ruin would could be an absolutey enchantine dinner.”

He refilled their wine glasses and as he sat the bottle down, a chime from the kitchen let Remy know the meal was done cooking.

“Aha!! Time for de first main course. Prepare to ‘ave your socks knocked off, cher.”

Boudreaux (CO)