After dinner...
Posted on Tue Jan 21st, 2020 @ 7:48am by
Mission:
Promenade
Location: Tadez Quarters
1691 words - 3.4 OF Standard Post Measure
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The dinner had gone well; Razmi asked about very general things and they spoke mostly of what had gone on the ship the past year. There were a few laughs and even some less humorous times but still on the lighter side of what a year could have been.
Tadez; always the host, escort Razmi to the sofa and he recycled the bowls and put the dishes aside for the morning. It is time to relax after a fine meal and just enjoy the fact Razmi had not decided it was time to go to her place yet. Tadez admitted openly he sought her company; maybe more than he should admit for the short time of their being aquainted but he could not deny the attraction. Razmi had a soft side that he wanted to get to know; she was not out for an advantage and she gave of herself because she wanted to, no strings aside from no falsehoods. Tadez could live with that , it kept him honest.
"What kind of time did you and Stef have on your planet; I hear he was there for some time and did not think he would ever return to Star Fleet?" He asked as an opening. "How did you and Stef meet?"
"Five years. Time moved differently down there." Razmi took one of the pillows from the couch and placed it in her lap. "I saved his life actually. He was eaten by a pusa plant. They send out darts of a numbing agent that makes your entire body lose nerve control, then they suck you in. He had been wandering around the fields and had gotten too close to one. I had to cut him out of it and drag him back to my house so the toxin would wear off."
"You are more intriging with each story." Tadez commented. "Were you not also in danger while 'cutting' him out of an aggressive entity?" He was impressed. "I can see why you and Stef are so close; you are one who follows her passions; be it quietly on the surface but followed none the less."
"Not really, I mean once they have a meal inside them they don't really pay attention to what's going on outside. And actually, I've been feeling a little lost lately. I think I need a hobby or a job of my own. At home I farmed, all the time, the crops came first before anything. But now that I'm here on Majestic and I don't have something to do all the time it's been a little lonely."
"You can always swing by here." Tadez suggested. "I would like to think we are close enough for you to know you are most welcome and that I enjoy your company?" He nod. "As for a hobby; have you ever thought of learning the more Formal dancing; that way at social and Official Gatherings we could have some fun?
"Hmm, no." Razmi blushed, "I would try it though. I thought maybe I could learn a skill that could get me a job here on Majestic. I mean we're getting farther away from Marga III and I don't know much of the area anymore so navigation isn't going to work out."
Why not do both?" Tadez suggested. "I can teach you dancing as a fun hobby for us to share and you could study up and learn someplace like Astrometrics." He look her in the eyes. "You know navigation; a little rusty but the basics and how it works. That saves them having the rudimentary training curve and you could concentrate upon learning the latest navigational job. You are a smart lady with a little time and study there is no reason you cannot be brought up to speed and open more oppurtunities on teh ship?" He took her hand in his. "You can do that; I have a feeling you are even going to be good at it."
"I suppose that's an option. I'll have to think about it." Suddenly she gave him a wide smile. "Can I ask you a personal question?" Razmi seemed to clutch the pillow either out of cold or nerves. She brought her legs up on the sofa next to him.
"You can ask anything." He had a calm smile. " he pat her legs as he grinned. "Getting to know one another is part of courtship , right?"
"Well, I guess I'm not really sure it's personal as it concerns both of us. I just wondered . . . What do you expect from this relationship? I mean is there a certain speed at which you want to move?" Razmi blushed. "It's kind of my first relationship. I had no family back home so I was kind of considered off limits by men. No serious man would have considered courting me."
"I want to see how deep the feelings go and have a relationship with you." Tadez said with a grin. "The spped should be set by 'Our' comfort zone. I feel it will progress as fast or slow by how the two of us express our feelings." He explained. "I am a Gentleman of course, yet I feel some passion towards you." He admit. "I hoped you feel some of the same and if those feelings are openly shared I think we can have a very deeply felt courtship. As for you being off limits on your world; this is the Majestic and I hope you are open to being courted as I am serious about how I feel towards you." He answered in a simple format not trying to scare her. "I am letting you set the pace as it is 'You' that I am courting so all things are by your choice."
"Okay," Razmi said finally. She took a deep breath and fought the urge to burry her face in the pillow. She was so embarrassed about having to ask, but she just didn't know how things like this were done. "I appreciate it and I really like you too Tadez. I think you're very handsome and sweet. Things have been wonderful so far. I just . . . wanted to make sure."
He lean over and gave her a light kiss and look in her eyes. "Never worry about how you feel; you can tell me as it helps me learn how to make you happy." He winked.
"I am happy," she assured him. But she was still cautious. She liked Tadez a lot but this was scary for her, she hoped he understood that, but she was sure he did. He was letting her set the pace after all. "Have you umm . . . been in a lot of relationships with other women?
"Not as a General Rule, my duties came into use enough to make that difficult." He said genuinely. "The depth of emotional investment is nothing like I have now." He continued. "There was some attraction but none really had ..." He had to think. "The 'Spark' to make continuing viable." He nod. "I have not exceeded the number of fingers to count the women; I am more cautious and prefer depth of character over lust. That did hinder me a bit; made me seem Prudish and not as attractive to women as a rule," It was the best way he could put it.
He was such a diplomat with an explanation like that. She smiled. "Okay, I was just curious." Then she asked him something she did not expect herself to ask."Tadez, can I stay here with you tonight? Just to sleep?"
"I would like that. " Tadez said in a way he hoped would be well taken. "I would get a better night's sleep." He smiled> "Have you ever had crepes for breakfast?"
Razmi shook her head, she didn't even know what those were but didn't really feel like asking, she'd asked a lot of things tonight and she would apparently learn what they were in the morning anyway. She liked most foods so she wasn't worried. She suddenly scooted down, putting her legs on his lap in a nonverbal hope that he might rub her feet, she had seen other couples do that in movies.
"they are a think pancake that is rolled and fruit filling." Tadez said as he accepted the feet on his lap and without a thought took the right foot and gently ran his thumb along the inner sole of the foot in a sweeping motion to get better blood flow and not 'Tickle' the foot in the process; a gentle massage. "They are a good and sweet start of the day."
"Sounds good," she said softly, closing her eyes and savoring his touch. She supposed they weren't all that different biologically, but he sure seemed to know just exactly where to press on her foot. It was going to put her to sleep in no time.
"I think I just found something as an incentive for you to visit more?" Tadez knew the effect of his touch. "And know that any visitation is welcomed."
Razzi smiled with her eyes still closed. "Deal. You've managed to hit two of the ways to a woman's heart, foot massages and good food. Where I come from," Razzi said carefully, "This would not be allowed unless we were married."
Tadez continued his massage into all of her feet and continuing to the back arch of her leg , ankle to top of the calf.
"Where I come from this is only between those that can use a First name basis." He smiled. "That makes you considered close like family... or budding Loved Ones."
"Funny how societies are so different," Razmi sighed. "Come," Razmi said standing up and offering her hand to him. "Let's sleep and you can tell me your secrets."
"Never turn down an offer from a lady." Tadez took the hand and stood. "Could we share dreams instead?" Tadez asked as he lead her to the bedroom. "Secerets are not as fun?"
"Sometimes," Razi said thinking about it as they entered the bedroom. "They are the same thing."
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Neenyo Tadez
Deputy Chief Intel
Razmi
Cilvilian Navigator
NPC by Saulitis
