Rise and Shine

Posted on Sat Jun 25th, 2016 @ 4:51pm by
Edited on on Sat Jun 25th, 2016 @ 4:52pm

Mission: Mission 1 - Bridges
Location: SS Mary Rose:: Tabitha's Quarters
Timeline: MD 21 08:30
2196 words - 4.4 OF Standard Post Measure

Talon woke early, a minor hangover from the festivities the night before. He had only slept for about five hours. He grinned as he remembered the night of flirtation of the previous night. The slow dance, followed by the walk to Tabitha's deck. Although nothing happened more than that, Talon felt there was a mutual attraction.

So, as soon as he awoke, he thought he'd surprise Tabitha by treating her to breakfast on station. He would call in a favor to do so. But since they were leaving soon, it was time to collect his favors. By 0:900, Talon had showered, dressed and was outside her door, ringing the chime.

Tabitha's PADD beeped. Being an engnieer ment being able to move at the drop of a hat. So She sighed and frown when it beeped. That means her door chime went off. She moved the PADD and opened it to her video feed.. Seeing Joss broke her heart alittle, she likely looked dirty already. "Hey their Tally.."

Talon heard the voice, but the door remained closed. That was a puzzle. Talon searched, then spotted the camera. He smiled as a thought crossed his mind. Engineers and their toys.

"Hello, lovely Tabs!" Talon greeted, feeling silly looking into the small lens. "Time for breakfast; my treat!"

She looked forlorn a moment.. "I'm already at work.." "If you can follow you PADD to me It can be a mid morning Work snack!!?" She sent her location through the system to him... "Come and get me Tally!!" She tapped her PADD closed...

Talon gave Tabitha the universal sign that he understood. His thumb went up and he grinned as he stated, "I like scavenger hunts for precious treasures!"

Joss pulled his PADD from his pouch at his side. Typing a few commands, he opened the file that Tabitha sent to him. He followed the route to the letter, and soon he found himself finding her evening hard at work. Hopefully, she could take a break, but it looked like the station may be out of the question. It might be a quick trip to the mess.

Smiling, Talon greeted her, "Good morning, Tabs! Are you able to take a break?"

Having just finished installing the replacement plasma regulator control stim along the back of the regulator itself, the system was still offline in this section. "This isn't exactly the Remada but it'll do." She had smudges here and there, having contorted a little to reach the system. She scooped out her cleanser and used it on her hands. She'd neber had someone come to her work to see her. this was enthralling.. "Whats for eats??"

Talon picked up a hand towel, grinned a put a little cleanser on it. He wiped a smudge off each cheek.

"It's good to know the ship's in such capable hands," Talon affirmed. "As far as eats, do you have the ability to go on station? How much time do we have?"

She smiled. "This was the worst piece of work and naturally they expect This noob to take All day.. So??? "As long as I don't allow power to this section and I report in by 1530 hours,, She shrugged.. She secured her tool pouch and case in corner and hoped out of the hole she'd been in.. She closed the twin doors and made sure they were secured.. Not exactly in date mode, But.. She smiled and clutched his right arm...

He was glad that they had more than just a quick break. He hoped with the time they had, he'd learn more about this amazingly sexy young lady. He escorted her on station, feeling a sense of pride because of the beauty on his arm. They arrived at a cafe called Brass Balls, the best breakfast spot on station.

Entering, Talon waved at the proprietor. He had done some medical business for with the man, and the man promised Talon free meals at any time. The owner came and seated the two personally.

"Hello Doctor," he greeted them. "Who's your friend?"

"Good morning, Kaldren," Talon returned. "Kaldren, I'd like you to meet Tabitha. Tabitha, Kaldren, the fine owner of this establishment."

Tabitha smiled, the restaurant was simple and elegant. "Good morning.." She said...

The owner bowed to Tabitha. "It's a pleasure to meet a friend of Doctor Talon." He handed a menu to each of them. With a generous smile, he said, "A server will be with you momentarily. Anything you order will be on the house." He turned and walked away and gave instructions to the Bolian, who would be their server.

When they were alone, Talon looked at Tabitha with a smile, "I couldn't wait; I had to see you this morning!"

Tabitha smiled. "It's good to be wanted.." She said softly.. "Don't you have work to do too??"

If Joss looked confused, it was because he would never imagine why anyone wouldn't want Tabitha. She was beautiful, sexy, fun to be with, and seemed skilled and intelligent. Any guy would be lucky to just know her.

The Bolian server approached the table and greeted the couple. "Have we made a choice?"

She had to pull her eyes away from him.. "So Sorry but we've not actually looked." She than gave Joss a look that said. "this IS your spot, Impress me..."

When the server asked the question, the first thing that entered Talon's thoughts was that his choice for a romantic relationship was sitting across from him. He simply smiled and caressed her hand.

"We'll each have two Delvan fluff pastries," Talon suggested. "I'll have dark roasted coffee black to drink and the lady will have..." He left it open for her to choose.

She smiled at his gentle touch but forced herself to look the waiter in the face.. " Raspberry lemonade, sweet, cool..." She leaned inward wanting just a little more closeness. To bad her coveralls weren't set up for cleavage, she'd have to remember that from now on...

The server nodded, acknowledging the order. "Very good choice, sir!" He walked away to prepare their drinks.

"Now," Talon said with a grin, "to answer your question, there's another doctor and field medic aboard the ship. I arranged for Kea to cover this morning, so I could spend time with you."

"Lucky you, I haven't got the luxury to do that, Big old ship there." She said, sighing contentedly... "This is quite different,, romantic..."

"Hopefully," Talon leaned forward, speaking soft, "that big old ship won't keep you as busy as we think and we get to enjoy many times like this."

Cupping his hand about hers, Talon gazed into her hazel-green eyes. "Overalls can't even hide your beauty. I find myself wanting to know you as more than a shipmate and friend."

He thought she might feel the same. He knew there was an attraction there coming from both, like a magnet, fate had pulled them together.

She looked down a moment. Things were moving in ways no one could foresee. She wanted to try despite her fears. She looked at him.. "I'm still kinda broken, go easy with me.."

Talon tried to understand what she meant by broken. He knew what he would have meant by it. Every day of his childhood, waking to the Occupation, he was broken. The day the Cardassians took Dexo to be a comfort girl, he was broken. The day he found out that his parents were killed by the Jem'hadar, he was broken. He was broken the day his grandfather passed before he could taste freedom.

Although he didn't know her situation, Talon thought he could relate to her brokenness. He wouldn't force her to talk about it. When she was ready, he thought Tabitha would let him know what had hurt her so badly. He knew that trust must build.

Talon gently squeezed Tabitha's hand for support. "It's okay; I understand broken."

She gazed into his eyes and saw some of his words. Surely He'd lived through worse than she. "I believe you.." She wanted him to hold her, close, tight, she wanted to feel safe even if he wasn't all that much of a combatant..Than their server arrived...

The Bolian placed the pastries before them. The coffee and raspberry lemonade came next. Talon appreciatively thanked the server before he said, "Enjoy!" Then the server quietly turned and left.

Talon looked at Tabitha. "You're going to really enjoy these," he said.

She'd never heard of them before, but they looked interesting.. "So tell me what Am I getting into??" She said, enjoying her time thus far..

Joss took that statement several ways. So instead of askin how she meant it, he answered all of them.

"The pastries are a true delicacy," he began. "If you mean with the ship, I'm not certain yet. I'm as new as yourself. If you mean with me," he grinned, "the possibility of a beautiful and meaningful relationship."

She smiled, relieved. "I'll try All the above I think.." So now be danty and girly and use her tools? Or get real and use her hands..?? "You are very comfortable today, I like that,," She brushed his arm in loving fashion..

The brush of her hand had a tingling effect up his arm. Talon felt so at ease with Tabitha. It was as if they were meant to be. He lifted a pastry to his mouth and took a small bite, followed by a sip of his dark roasted coffee.

He chuckled as the word comfortable. "Me? I'm a relaxed sort of person. Unless I have a few of these in me," he said holding up the cup.

"If you don't mind my asking," he pursued, "what caused you to walk away from StarFleet?"

She sighed sadly. "My grandmother, funding my way.." "I lost my family,,, Public assassination...." She trailed off as she broke into tears...

Talon's smile saddened. He dropped his pastry and gently lifted both of Tabitha's hands in his. He didn't mean to bring the pain of rehashing memories back into her life.

"I'm so sorry, Tabs!" he confirmed. Quickly picking up a napkin, Talon reached across and dabbed her tears from her face.

Tabitha took a deep breath, She needed to Not loose it.. It felt good to have gentleness for a change... She moved from her chair and pushed into his lap.. Very opposite what most would think she'd do..

Talon was surprised by her actions. Yet, he wasn't. If he were in Tabitha's place, he would be seeking a sense of security, someone who cared. Talon's arms automatically wrapped about her waist and tightly held her. Whispering into her ear, he tried to console her.

"I'm here; I'll be your security. I'll be the stability that you need." He softly kissed her cheek.

She borrowed into his chest a moment, It felt right.. "I don't need your security, I'm likely 5 times the fighter you are, I'll protect you.. "All I need is love..." Tabitha clung to him. Yes He would do quite nicely... Was it fast track? Sure, Did that mater? Why? She was at peace for the first time in quite awhile...

That was all Talon needed to hear from Tabitha. He felt as if he were falling head over heels for her. He gently lifted her chin so he could gaze into her hazel eyes, which were seeming to become darker. He smiled as he leaned into those lips and gave her a soft kiss.

Looking into her eyes again, Talon asked, "You say you have until 15:30? What do you say to getting the rest packaged to go? We could take it back to my quarters..."

She gave him a weak smile.. Apologetic. That was Too fast, even for her.. "I'm not quite there yet, things are still dangerous.." "Just stay with me awhile, we can watch the universe go by for awhile..." Tabitha suggested...

Although the proposition was turned down, the yet provided Talon with the hope of a growing relationship. This moment was the happiest Talon had been in years. Being constantly moving from place to place, helping those in need, he didn't always have the means for building the romantic relationships he needed. This one provided him hope of knowing someone intimately emotionally.

He smiled at her, caressed her cheek, where moments before tears were falling and replied, "You've got it, Tabs!"

She say something across from where they where. She hoped off and tugged at her tally. "Come on tally..."

Talon agreed. They spent the rest of the morning and the early afternoon together, walking from shop-to-shop. His fingers were constantly entwined with hers. Although, not one for shopping, he enjoyed Tabitha's presence. When they had to, the headed back and boarded the Rosie. Heading back to sick bay, Talon's head was high and a smile was on his face.

Tabitha went back to her work area, whistling, she spent all of 40 minutes finishing her work, than she called it in and went to clean up.. Feeling dreamy the entire time...


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Talon Joss
Field Medic
SS Mary Rose

Tabitha Tiffin
Engineer
SS Mary Rose