STF

The First Day Of Forever

Posted March 14, 2023, 5:31 p.m. by Lieutenant Hannah Lori Asimina (Asst. Chief Medical Officer) (Jennifer Ward)

Posted by Civilian Jason Reilly (Assistant Director - Colonial Intelligence) in The First Day Of Forever

Posted by Lieutenant Hannah Lori Asimina (Asst. Chief Medical Officer) in The First Day Of Forever

Posted by Civilian Jason Reilly (Assistant Director - Colonial Intelligence) in The First Day Of Forever
Posted by… suppressed (6) by the Post Ghost! 👻

(snip)
That actually seemed to perk Jason up some. “Now that is bitha very logical concern… and also one I an uniquely equipped to handle. Now… with your approval and consent of course… I can change things so it would appear you never had anything to do with him. Hell, I can even change your whole name and personnel record if you wanted me to. But that could be a bit much right now. I can edit and modify all of his records, files, personal logs… anything. As far as anyone doing a search could find, you two would have never even met.i can even steer inquires away from the Saracen so they can’t ask anyone about the two of you. If that’s what you want, anyway.”

Jason

Remove their connection? Hannah could see the need for it, the practicality of it. She knew what Daniel had done was dangerous. If it was her, just her, well that was her decision and her life, but it wasn’t just her anymore was it? But change her name? Who she was, where she came from, her service history? What about her parents? Her colony? What about Alexis? She’d be beside herself (in a very Alexis like way). Lt Mika knew about her and Daniel. She knew about the baby and Daniel disappearing. This was…overwhelming. “I....I don’t know.” She looked around the room that suddenly felt very small. “Can we discuss this somewhere else? Anywhere else.”

“Of course.” Jason said and he waited till she was ready and followed her out.

As they left Ok’jiv stopped them to give Hannah a small PaDD. “Call if you need anything.” Hannah nodded, “Thank you, Ok’jiv. Also, what Jason asked you for, it’s fine. We discussed it, it’s okay with me.” Ok’jiv nodded, “Of course.” She nodded to them both and stepped into another room with another patient. Hannah led the way out of the hospital, slipping the PaDD into her pocket.

Hannah

Hungry? Jason signed. Or just walk and talk?

Jason

A smile touched her lips, but didn’t quite make her eyes. I am hungry. Besides, I think if I don’t eat, you and O-k-j-i-v will gang up on me. Walking and talking sounds good too. Maybe we find a new place to eat at the same time? The Ginger Man did have good food, but Hannah needed some distance from all the obvious baby oriented things. I… she turned towards him as they walked, I think I need a minute to let everything sit and turn over. It’s just so much.

Hannah

Jason smiled and said OK. I know you are more comfortable with your implants off. If you like, you can turn them off and we can just walk and you can process. He took her hand in his and pulled her close to him. And I will be right here when you want to talk. and he leaned in and kissed her for a long, long moment filled with promise and hope.

Jason

Hannah looked up at him, warmth flooding her as he pulled close. She held onto his hand, her other slipping around him and resting against his back. It took that long, long moment that he kissed her, but finally the painful knot in her gut eased as his promise and hope filled her. Hannah kissed him back, it was filled with trust and belonging. Life continued and moved passed them as they stood there. Here everything made sense. Hannah didn’t care how or why, just that it was.

When the kiss ended she reached up and took off her implants. She couldn’t remember the last time she had spent this much time without them. Jason was right, she was more comfortable without them, but they were a necessary inconvenience that she had learned to accept. Then she did something she had never done before - she took his hand and place the two disks in his palm and closed his fingers around them. Hannah had a pocket to hold them in, but this was more than that. Her earlier hurt feelings and whatever his good intentions and her outburst could be called, was over. She trusted him anyway, they both apologized and she knew he hadn’t meant to hurt her, just take cate of her.

She laced her fingers in his other hand and started walking. She was deep in thought. It was overwhelming, but it wasn’t as bad as a few days ago because she wasn’t alone. But there were decisions she had to make, and she really couldn’t put them off. After a few blocks she passed and tapped her nose. Pizza?

Hannah*

Only if you are not one of those w-e-i-r-d-o-s who puts fruit on pizza. and he made a comical disgusted face and then smiled. Her olfactory sense was amazing, the pizza place was over a block away. But they found it and walked in. It was a nice place, comfortable, and had table service. They were seated in a booth near the back, and Jason sat opposite her. Next time we go out, I want to sit next to you. But signing sideways is a bit tricky. and he laughed.

Jason

His expression made her laugh and then cover her mouth with her other hand. Do olives count as fruit? The pizzeria used an old fashioned brick oven, which explained how Hannah had gotten a wiff of pizza, out of the chimney. Hannah looked at him from across the table and nodded slightly. He wasn’t wrong. She also didn’t need a second invitation. She got up and moved to sit beside him. “Then we won’t sign.” She looked at the menu and then looked at him, “Share or just order by the slice?”

Hannah

He took out her aids and held them out to her and said “I love you, Hannah.” It was the first time he had said the words truly, and he looked directly at her as he did. “And I cannot wait for forever with you.” His words were the most sincere ones he had ever spoken, and even though he knew in his head that it was safe to say it… he was still half-expecting her to bolt out the door.

Jason

Hannah took the aids and slipped them on, combing her hair slightly out of the way and then letting it fall. She felt nervous, nerve endings firing all at once, “I love you, too.” She kissed him and then laid her head against his shoulder, her far hand holding his, her near hand tucked into his elbow, kind of hugging his arm. “I can wait. I don’t want to rush, I don’t want to miss any moment.”

Hannah

“We won’t. Never again. Now… shall we see if our tastes in pizza align? Or are we doomed to fail?” he asked with a playful grin and a small laugh. “I am a big fan of heat, but I won’t mandate that. I want you to choose what we have… or rather, you two choose. I’ll eat whatever you want.” and he kissed her cheek. “As long as we share everything.”

Jason

A grin crossed her lips briefly. “I like bbq chicken, but I don’t mind heat in other things. The idea doesn’t make my stomach cramp, and I have yet to have heartburn, ever, so…” Hannah scanned the menu, “What about this one.” She pointed to it, chilli powder sauce, pepperoni, spicy beef, spicy green chilies, and black olives, mozzarella cheese and a choice of flavored crust.

Hannah


Posts on Oed V

In topic

Posted since


© 1991-2024 STF. Terms of Service

Version 1.15.9