Posted by Commander D’Vash Odinson (First Officer) in Side Sim - Facing her fears TAG D’Vash

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Pretha Oberon (Chief Security Officer) in Side Sim - Facing her fears TAG D’Vash

Posted by Commander D’Vash Odinson (First Officer) in Side Sim - Facing her fears TAG D’Vash
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She took another breath, tried to smile and shake him off. “It’s all right… really…” she moved to stand up and furrowed her brow as she did it too fast and her vision swam a moment. “I can try again another time. Nothing to worry about.” She looked at him and wondered if his professed feelings were about to be drawn back as easily as they had covered her in warmth a moment ago.

Pretha
CoS

D’vash caught her in his arms as the sudden rush washed over her, holding her tight, but gentle. “Next time you decide to try, let me know. Let me help. Let me be your support, your anchor. We’ll beat it together, okay?”

Odinson (XO)

Pretha almost melted into his embrace. How was it he always knew what she needed even when she didn’t? After taking a breath, she shook her head and tried to step back. “Really?” she looked at him to see if he was serious, then she quickly added, “No, it’s all right. I mean, I’m ok. You need to see to the ship, not worry about some crew member that can’t look at a space station.” She laughed but it was hollow. “I’ll be all right.”

Now it was his turn to ask, “Really? But you’re right, I do have a whole ship to look after. That includes the crew AND the DH’s. Not to mention the fact that I’ve taken a little bit more than a slight personal interest in a certain beautiful security chief.”

But in the back of her mind, where logic still reigned, she wanted nothing more than to have him at her back when she tried again. She had planned to use this shift to try and move higher. But when she had hit her panic threshold, she had stopped. The Chief of Security was fearful that her biometrics would set off the safety protocols and Medical would be alerted. She didn’t want it on her official record, despite it being in her psych eval.

Pretha
CoS

“Let’s make a deal. You help me get over my fear of snakes,” D’vash involuntary shuddered again, “and I’ll have your six on the heights thing. Deal? I’ve kinda gotten used to seeing that six around the ship.”

Odinson (XO)

Pretha moved her hands to rest on his chest as her cheeks blushed with embarrassment. “I think you have a deal. But I think I’ve had enough for today.” Had he not arrived, she probably would have pushed it as always. But with him there, holding her, the last thing she wanted was for him to see her in the mess of distress she usually ended up in after forcing the issue. “Is it crazy that we have a ‘date’ to conquer our phobias? Though I am sure you can think of another program the holodeck could run. I have it for another hour.” She smiled up at him, her eyes red from crying, but the tears finally drying. “That is, if you aren’t under the gun for a pressing XO matter....” She laughed and reached up to stroke his cheek. Her voice got a little softer, “I’m starting to have a personal interest in a certain XO as well....”

Pretha
CoS

Smiling, D’vash leaned in and gave her a quick peck on the cheek. “I’m sure there have been stranger dates, but at the moment I can’t think of one.”

He looked around the holodeck as he thought about the next hour. “Definitely something without snakes OR heights. Have you ever been ballroom dancing, Pretha?”

Odinson (XO)

Pretha laughed a moment at his comment then shook her head. “I think we established at the Faire that I wasn’t exactly the greatest dance partner, D’Vash. But if you are willing to live with another of my flaws, I can’t say being in your arms and dancing is a bad thing. Always willing to learn.” She smiled and nodded to the console. “Go ahead and choose the program. And ummm…” she blushed slightly, “lock the door this time, please.” She smiled at him as she asked.

Pretha
CoS

“What are you saying? I think you were the perfect partner for that dance. . . .and the dancing that followed in my quarters. We were moving in perfect unison til the wee hours of the morning.”

He chuckled as she blushed, but acquiesced to her suggestion. “Computer, secure the doors to the holodeck. Only release at my or Lt. Oberon’s command.”

“Doors secure, Commander. Your. . . privacy will not be interrupted,” came the reply from the computer.

“Let’s see. . . .how about a Waltz. That’s a fairly easy step to learn. Computer, run Rivoli Ballroom program, Earth date, circa 1955.”

The checkered pattern of the holodeck transformed into one of London’s grandest ballrooms, as deep red velvets, gold-framed walls and some impressive Austrian crystal chandeliers appeared.

D’vash held out his hand to Pretha and said “Please do me the honor,” as the music began to play.

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Odinson (XO)

Pretha gasped, as she always did when the room remade itself into a completely new realm. As the scene set itself, and the music began, Pretha glided into his arms, the blush on her cheeks slowly dimming as companionship and ease settled in. “I recall our moves in your quarters, Sir,” the final word said with a teasing lilt. “I also seem to recall both our inabilities to walk straight for some time afterwards. Not very conducive to dancing.” She laughed as she found a rhythm in his arms, her feet sometimes betraying her and sidestepping incorrectly. “Sorry…” she murmured more than once as they moved around the elaborate room.

“It was well worth the aches and pulled muscles for a few days. I’ve not had a night that. . . . .strenuous in quite some time, and I’d be more than happy to accommodate you again.”

Her head swung around a bit as she looked at the décor. “Hard to believe such lavish places once existed simply for pleasure.” Sometimes Earth’s past astounded her. This time, in his arms, it impressed her.

Pretha
CoS

“Since medieval times on Earth, Castles and homes of the nobility would have a grand ballroom for dances and parties . . . Peasants and common people usually weren’t allowed to partake, so over time, public dancehalls and ballrooms were made available. They gained a lot of popularity during the early to mid 20th century. Though by that time the art and elegance of ballroom dancing wasn’t practiced so much.”

D’vash moved easily across the floor, not even Pretha’s slight missteps were enough to remove the smile from his face or the smoothness from his steps.

“Stick with me, Pretha, and before you know it, your dance moves will be the envy of every woman on this ship.”

Odinson (XO)

Pretha laughed as he spun her across the floor. “I can think of other ways we dance well together. And those I won’t share with the crew.” She laughed once more and concentrated. After several minutes, she moved her thumb back and forth over his hand. “I think if I stick with you, I am going to be spoiled, D’Vash. Are you even aware of how happy you make me?” She realized how corny that sounded. “Sorry… I think bad clichés aren’t the only things left from the dark ages.” Her head shook slightly as she couldn’t believe she’d actually said that out loud.

Pretha
CoS

D’vash laughed at her embarrassment. “Don’t be sorry. It’s adorable. It’s just one of the many reasons I enjoy spending time with you. that, along with your smile, your eyes. . . .your ability to almost wear me out. I hope you don’t mind being spoiled, because that’s what I plan on doing to you, among other things.”

He stopped suddenly in the middle of the dance floor and pulled Pretha close. He lowered his head and kissed each cheek before letting his mouth move to cover hers resulting in a deep passionate kiss . . . .

Odinson (XO)

His words were sweet and caught her off guard. But what stopped her breath, was the kiss. She kissed back with equal passion knowing that tonight, when all was said and done, spoiling would be had on both sides. Her arms encircled his neck as she surrendered to him with all that she was, a soft murmur of pleasure filling their mouths.

Pretha
CoS