Posted Dec. 2, 2022, 3:30 p.m. by Major General Charles Tenkiller (Vice-Commander, Colonial Customs and Defense Agency) (James Sinclair)
Posted by Lieutenant Sharah Fayth (Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be
Posted by Major General Charles Tenkiller (Vice-Commander, Colonial Customs and Defense Agency) in Three Isn’t A Crowd If You Don’t Want It To Be
<snip>“I never go anywhere without her. She’s in my apartment.” Hope was her constant companion. They could hear her take a long slow breath attempting humor despite the seriousness and uncertainty. “You can’t miss her, she’s my cherry blossom tree.” She peeked up at them trying to guage their reactions.
Sharah
Tenkiller looked at V and smiled. “Tree, huh? Well, sorry… thats a deal breaker. As you can tell…” and he gestured out the windows, “… I hate plants.” and he chuckled. He looked at V and said “Why don’t we all go and pick up Hope? And maybe pack a bag for a few nights? Sharah and V and Tenkiller and Hope… all under one roof. We’ll call it a sleepover. How does that sound to everyone? We can go get Hope and get Sharah some things, swing by V’s and let her grab whatever she might need for a long weekend, and then we can come back here and get sleeping arrangements hammered out.”
Tenkiller
Tenkiller’s easy acceptance made some of the tension rush out of her. Most people were disbelieving and off put by her connection to the plant. Hope was more like a cat to Sharah than a miniture tree. She thought Tenkiller understood that connection, he had melded with the melody so easily. Maybe she didn’t have to explain. Maybe he would understand if she did.
Yavia nodded, looking confused and mouthed, “Tree?” at him. How were they going to move a tree? How did Sharah even get a tree inside her apartment? Yavia loved being outside in nature. She’d told TK that their first date. She didn’t know much about taking care of plants though. She just liked them. They would just have to figure out how to move this tree. “Yeah, we can do that. I mean I don’t know about sleeping arrangements. Last time I had a sleep over, we didn’t sleep.” She winked at both if them, earning her a small snicker out of Sharah.
Yavia
Sharah found Yavia’s obvious confusion amusing, but didn’t correct her. The mention of clothes made her pause. She honestly hadn’t thought that far ahead, but she supposed if she was bringing Hope with her then she was going to be here awhile. Uncertainty gnawed her gut, but it was too late to back out now. At least, for Sharah it felt too late. She had agreed, sort of, and she would follow through.
Tenkiller snorted slightly and said “Well… let’s put a pin in that particular train of thought and concentrate on getting everybody settled and comfortable. How does that sound?” He looked over Sharah at V and mouthed SERIOUSLY? and grinned broadly at her. He then stood up and said “Now come along. We’re burning daylight.” and he held out a hand to each of them to help them off the couch.
Tenkiller
Yavia shrugged with a wicked grin. “I don’t know what you are thinking. My sleep ivers consisted of cheesy romance flicks, popcorn, ice cream, pillow fights, and juicy gossip.” She nudged Sharah’s shoulder gently. “I think he has a dirty mind.” She took his hand and stood leaning into his side a moment, waiting for Sharah.
Sharah couldn’t help it. She started laughing. “I think you like to encourage him.” They couldn’t be anything but themselves. They didn’t have to curb themselves or their relationship to be friends with her. At least…she didn’t want them to. She slipped on her shoes, and then let him helpbher up. She didn’t lean into him like Yavia did, but she didn’t let go of his hand either. Andbthat was huge for Sharah.
Then she followed them out to the car, pausing to stare at the semi wild space. She really just wanted to go get lost and listen. After a moment she let them usher her into the car.
Sharah
The three piled into the back and the car turned around and went up the steep incline and onto the street. Tenkiller put an arm around Sharah and said “Now start making a packing list in your head. Everything you’ll need for a few days. I’ll get Hope settled in the car while you two get whatever it is you need. Okay?”
A sxant few minutes later the car stopped in front of Sharah’s building. Tenkiller got out and held out a hand to first Sharah and second V, helping each one out and giving them both a quick hug. He looked at Sharah and said “Lead on, Doc.” and gave her a wink.
Tenkiller
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