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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 11:17:40 GMT -5
Gwen keeps on his arm as they walk together, encouraged by him not removing it from her embrace. She listens to him carefully as the proceed.
"That actually sounds lovely" She nods. "A very peaceful holiday for such reflections with family."
"I actually like the sound of that..."
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jonathan Cameron on Jan 10, 2017 11:21:14 GMT -5
Sevuk raises an eyebrow at that.
"Intriguing. In that case, we will observe the holiday together when the time comes."
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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 13:38:17 GMT -5
Gwen chuckles warmly and hugs his arm a little more as they reach the entrance to the hanger deck.
"Really?" Her eyes light up at the offer. "I will look forward to that then...."
She pauses a moment and then asks.
"Does your family even know about me yet?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jonathan Cameron on Jan 10, 2017 13:40:57 GMT -5
Sevuk nods to her first statement and then shakes his head at her second.
"I have not spoken to them since my last visit to Vulcan."
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Post by Lt Cmdr Solia on Jan 10, 2017 14:13:40 GMT -5
Solia moved about the upper observation deck that overlooked the celebrations below. She nursed her drink of iced water as she carried herself about both as prim and as regal as she always appears around others. The emotions below and around her were very powerful, almost deafening and overwhelming for her, given her current state. Yet she forced herself to endure such as these people were her friends...her family. The only ones she truly had left. She stopped along the rail and watched, barely containing her surprise as she watched one of her closest friends descend from the steps to the party below. The captain rarely if ever partook in such revelries, preferring to mind the store for her crew, her keth as she called it relaxed and enjoyed themselves...
Always sacrificing herself for them...always locking herself away to avoid the depth of her pain.
Solia had known her and her her beloved spouses at the academy. They had all been friends, though Solia was sure they had tolerated her presence, a vulcan among Andorians due to her friendship with Talia. She had mourned silently with Talia while serving with her after the Borg had taken them all from her. She was there beside her, felt her sorrow and help guide her towards acceptance. She had always seen to her friend, just as her friend had been there for her during the painful period after Solia had been diagnosed and rejected by her family for her choosing to leave her husband. It was Talia that had stood by her side, the day she left...the day Talia had dropped her husband who had been beating her with one punch to his jaw...a regrettable yet satisfying outburst of emotion.
She watched from above as Ada embraced her friend, pleased to see her 'aunt' had arrived. She watched with care as her gaze fell upon the other figure that had approached Talia, Xaelei. Xae was her other close and dear friend. Another of those who kept her secret and was always there for her when needed. It was Xae who had helped Talia find her when she had been taken by the Undine. She had needed support from both Solia and Talia for many of her own reasons...the three of them had seen each other through oh so many trails...
Her eyes remained fixed on the pair below and watched as Xae offered Talia her hand for a dance, she assumed and Talia's acceptance of her offer. Solia quirked a brow and then under her breath with a hint of some annoyance she muttered...
"...at last."
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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 14:16:41 GMT -5
Gwen frowned a little this.
"Really?" She shook her head. "So they do not know about me..."
She frowns again.
"Wait a sec....why so long since you last called home?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jonathan Cameron on Jan 10, 2017 14:24:54 GMT -5
Sevuk nods, not displaying any emotional reaction to her inquiries.
"They are not currently aware as I have not spoken to them since our decision."
He pauses for a moment, looking over to her again with a hint of concern.
"It is not because of any hesitation on my part, Gwen. I simply do not make it a habit as others do of constant communication with family members. When we have an opportunity to visit Vulcan, we will do so."
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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 14:36:53 GMT -5
Gwen nodded slowly as she listened.
"I am not worried, and I do not think you are embarrassed of me...or of us..." She smiled.
"I just think a little heads up about me to them might be in order....you know before Kal Rekk?"
She giggled some. "Instead of "Hey Mom Im home...and look what followed me...a Gwen!"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jonathan Cameron on Jan 10, 2017 14:40:33 GMT -5
Sevuk tilts his head slightly as they walk, considering this.
"Perhaps you are right. I had not considered that such information would be surprising to them. A simple subspace message containing an update on my social status would be logical."
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DGM Cygnus
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Post by DGM Cygnus on Jan 10, 2017 14:53:03 GMT -5
Xaelei led Talia out to the dance floor, where a circle of bystanders gathered cheering. She drew Talia close and whispered to her, "Ada picked the song and if it helps, just think how much you hate me right now..."
The bystanders grew quite with anticipation as the song started:
Neither Talia and Xaelei were trained dancers, but they both moved with natural grace and beauty as they kept to simple dance moves accented by something almost flashy during the song's refrain. Ada led the crowd cheering and encouraging them on during the entire song. When it concluded the crowd applauded wildly as Talia and Xaelei bowed to each other and to the crowd themselves for the standing ovation.
It was then Ada jumped in and motioned to a few, like Jessi, in the crowd to join them as she gleefully looked at both her mother and aunt. Ada excitedly announced, "Now that we have you both here, THIS...IS...HAPPENING!"
The next song started, with Ada and her dance troupe taking various poses and pointing to the dance couple to join in:
Ada led the entire group in the next dance and it was easy to see she was an excellent dancer...
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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 16:41:07 GMT -5
Gwen chuckled as his plain direct suggestion.
"Ya Think!?" She shook her head.
"I mean unless you want to surprise them...hey mom, dad...look what I brought home..a non vulcan special forces operative who used to be a st..." She stopped mid-sentence as she looked beyond him into the on going party. Her eyes grew wider in recognition and in some mild shock as she looked towards the dance floor.
"Omigawd, is that the skipper?"
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jonathan Cameron on Jan 10, 2017 16:59:54 GMT -5
Sevuk looks over at her as she fails to complete her sentence, then to the dance floor where the captain and first officer were dancing together.
"You are correct, and Commander Arnimane as well."
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USS Adagio - NCC-99691-B
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Post by Captain Talia on Jan 10, 2017 17:02:35 GMT -5
Talia followed Xae's lead out onto the dance floor, her skin flushed a darker hue as she found them both encircled by their fellow party goers. She looked down a moment self consciously. She then blinked as she was drawn in close to Xae, she leaned in to hear her over the cheering, then laughed as she prepared for the worse. When the song of choice began, She found she did not entirely recognize it. She did however find its music similar to Ada's more eclectic tastes in such things.
Talia felt the nervous slip from her as she let Xae lead the pair's dance to the somewhat pleasing song. She matched her grace to her partner's as best as she could and in time found herself letting go of all reservations and found herself enjoying their dance. She could feel her body relax and let the music guide her as she and Xae spun around the dance floor. She was able to tune out those around them and was mildly surprised to discover for just this moment she no longer cared about keeping up her usual guards and appearances. For right now she just enjoyed the moment and had fun.
As the song ended she spun gracefully out and performed a graceful and very grateful bow to her dance partner, dipping her antennae down as well with a playful regalness. She appeared utterly unaware of the huge ovation they were both receiving as she clasped her hand over her chest and laughed happily.
Talia was completely caught off guard as Ada, Jessi and quite a few others joined them as the new song played. She looked to Xae and then to the others and back to Xae and laughed. She straightened herself out and smooth down her dress and took careful note of the starting dance poston of the rag tag Troupe of Ada's and assumed it herself.
She laughed as she did her best to keep up with the others, and carefully and gracefully followed Ada's very talented lead. Her inhibitions long since discarded now, Captain Talia joined this band of her crew...her Keth in this dance with all of the vigor and energy each of them displayed, thoroughly enjoying herself...no longer caring how silly the dance moves might seem to her, she threw herself into the dance to keep pace with them. She relied on her fighting grace to compensate for her lack in dance training and soon was right there up with the rest of them in time with the simple and fun dance positions Ada led them through
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Post by Lt Cmdr Jessica Tracey on Jan 10, 2017 17:14:10 GMT -5
Jessi covered her mouth with both hands as she watched the pair take the floor. She was utterly stunned to see the Captain here tonight. For all the years she had served with the Andorian woman going all the way back to her days as an ensign on the Giselle she had never once seen the captain attend such a function unless it was for formal reasons. here had been a few times in the lounge where Talia had led them in the ship's song 'I will go home' to keep their morale and spirits up...even toasting with them as each time she had seen them all back to port, even after the most daunting or terrifying missions...
But this...this was new...
Jessi raced over to the edge of the circle and cheered and clapped along for the pair as they began to dance. She looked over and hugged her best friend Ada and cheered some more with her and for them. She hopped up and down and rallied some of the others to cheer once the song ended. She felt her arm snagged by Ada and raced over to join the others. She assumed her usual position in the dance troupe and wondered just what song her friend had chosen...
She laughed and prepared as the song began and she assumed first position, and flowed right into the song's silly yet graceful fun performance. She was both stunned and utterly pleased as the captain and Xae remained on the floor with them and even danced the dance with them!
Jessi turned and gave Ada a wink as her spirits and heart uplifted by this she lost herself to the music and simply had fun as they all 'Vogue'd' across the dance floor!
She only wished her husband had been here to see this, he was never gonna believe this one!
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Post by Lieutenant jg Gwen Dawson on Jan 10, 2017 17:20:36 GMT -5
Gwen laughed and tugged him by the arm.
"Come on!"
She dragged Sevuk over to the circle of officers and crew and joined in laughing and cheering for the pair. She smiled up at Sevuk for as the song ended and Ada put out the call for others.
"Omigod Sev we sooooo HAVE to!!"
Before giving him a chance to respond Gwen, having already surrendered to the exuberance and excitement around them pulled him out to stand next to Jessi and Ada. She quickly and easily picked up on the routine and with the grace of a trained and experienced dancer flowed right along into the performance. She laughed as they danced slowing her moves to teach them to Sevuk so he might keep up as Gwen led them both to...
'Vogue' with their shipmates' across the dance floor.
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