Holiday Setup

Posted on Sun Dec 1st, 2024 @ 11:33pm by Lieutenant Lily Marlow

Mission: Mini Mission-Dark Lilies
Location: Lily's quarters
1176 words - 2.4 OF Standard Post Measure

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Holiday Season this was a bit of a tough time for Lily. Here she was on Majestic and the family was there without her. She did however make a meal and whenit was time for dinner, a view screen had been set up to where she in some fashion was there. There was gaeity and laughter, joking around and the usual teasing.Lily's mouth watered at seeing the fabulous spread onthe table. Her dad outdid himself.

"How are things on the ship?" Vivian her mother asked. "And how are you doing?"

"I am doing good,but I miss all of you. Maybe I'll be able to make it there for next holidays. It would be so lovely." Lily commented.

Olivia piped up. "So how are things in the romance department?"

"Olivia!" Vivian said in a hushing tone.

"What I want to know. She's not said a word if she is dating someone or not." Olivia ressponded.

"Well right now,I can't truly say much about it." Lily began,she was going to keep quiet about Orin, she just didn't want her family to know about the hopefully developing relationship. "Why do you ask?" her fork paused midway to her mouth.

"Well, you know your old boyfriend, Eric Lereaux he and I have been keeping in touch. And..." Morgan chimed in then paused giving a little bit of an embaarrased sheepish smile.

"And?" Lily trying to get Morgan to continue his sentence.

"Well Eric wants to get back in touch with you, he says he wishes to get back together with you, said he was a real moron for letting you go those many years ago. What do you think Sis, willing to give it another go? I mean c'mon he did treat you well." Morgan giving a pleading expression.

Wait what? He is wanting me to contact him. This could work out. Lily not saying anything as of yet, feigning to be shocked well not completely feigning, scarcely believing this was happening. "Okay get me his message address again I wouldn't mind seeing him again. " Lily giving a little blush under the scrutiny of her brothers.

Her brothers laughed at her blushing.

Morgan was quite happy to hear that.

" So Morgan how have things been going for you a Helmsman for the USS Merrimack. " Lily wanting to know and to change the subject.

"I am being transfered to another ship, The USS Zephyr, a steam runner class ship and I am so hyped on being able to fly this classic ship." Morgan grinning from ear to ear.

"That, that is fantastic!" Lily exclaimed at hearing this piece of news. "How about the rest of you? Olivia, Madeline, Stephen, Derek and.." there was the sound of a door opening then Aunt Corrine stepped into view on the arm of a handsome man, both beaming.

"Oh hello Aunt Corrine who is that with you? This is something new." Lily her eyes filled with wonder.

"Well I wanted to wait until youy were basically here. This is Jacob Knight, and..." holding out her hand there upon her finger was an...

"Oh my gosh you are getting married? Congratulations! Why didn't I hear of the fact you were dating?" Lily's smile just beaming matching the sunny smile upon her Aunt's face.

"Well, just wanted to keep it a secret that we were dating. For the time being." Corrine responded.

"Okay why didn't Madeline say anything about this?" Lily pressing for more details.

"It wasn't my place to say anything, it was her news, well their news to tell." Madeline replied. Lily's older sister seemed to have a secret smile and the same for Olivia. The two of them glancing at each other then with a slight smile. the smile swiftly disappearing.

Lily caught sight of it. "Okay what gives.. you both are seeing someone aren't you! I am so out of the loop its not even funny." Lily giving out a slight huff putting down her fork. She crossed her arms giving a slight frown.

"Are you dating Miriam?" Lily asking the oldest brother, Morgan.

"Nah we broke up, since I was being transfered she decided that it was over and went onto her new choice. She wanted an upgrade to a lieutenant commander." Morgan scoffing. "If that is what she wanted then oh well."

Lily's eyes flicked over towards Stephen. "What about you?"

Stephen chuckled going a bit red. "Yes I am dating someone as well, her name is Tabitha, she's in the science department, she and Mom have hit it off rather well. "

Lily blinked several times then noticed an expression on Derek's face. "Okay Derek what's going on."

Derek gave out a bashful chuckle. "Well family I am dating someone as well. She works at the nearby vetenarian's office." his face turning a beet red. " Her name is Eva Williams."

A chorus of congratulations rang around the table.

"Eva, Eva.. wait she came here to check on one of the horses." Vivian exclaimed.

Derek nodded, "Yes, I was a bit clueless at first that she liked me, she's liked me for a little while I was surprised to find this out. so here we are. we're dating." giving out a laugh.

"That is great!" Lily exclaimed once more.

She was getting misty-eyed seeing her family together. Lily missed them greatly. There was more exchanges of family news. The grand parents were doing well, couisins were getting married, and it looked like the extended family was growing even more. Not wanting to bring down the festive spirit, Lily decided to send a message to her mother asking about the Trevors.

The evening wound down, and it was time for Lily to sign off. "I've got to get going, it was great fun seeing all of you, but I can' hardly wait to see you all in person. Love you all very much."

Lily signed off then sent a message to her mother, Mom have you heard from the Travors lately?

A return message came back. I got a message from them, letting us know they were alright. However we've not exchanged many messages. I guess its been too painful since they lost Annabelle. I do miss them, but I can understand them still hurting even after all the years that have passed. Take care Lily and I hope that Aisanna Denae has helped you out.

With a sigh, Lily washed up the dishes she had used and put them away. It was sad that the Trevor family had cut contact with her parents well her family. She could understand their reasonings. A lot of trauma had happened and Lily was in some aspect a reminder to them of their loss and almost the loss of her as well.

Getting ready for bed, Lily resolved to go see Hadir and let him know how she was going to be contacted by Erick... After staring up at the ceiling for a few, Lily rolled onto her side and drifted off to sleep.

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