‘That is the question’ (part the second)

Posted on Tue Jan 4th, 2022 @ 5:45am by Commander Samantha Howard & Lieutenant Commander Shoniara T’ghann-Travis Dr

Mission: Sinister Intentions
Location: USS Washington, various locations.
Timeline: Before T’Vall went walkabout.

Sam looked up as the door chime sounded, she was already dressed and ready for her shift to start in half an hour, but was looking forward to spending that time with Valev. She'd replicated coffee, tea and some basic foodstuffs and hopes it was adequate.

"Come in" she called as she retrieved the coffee from the replicator.

Valev walked in, “Good morning Sam I hope you slept well? I am looking forward to breakfast this morning, even if it is for just a short time.”

"Please, take a seat" Sam offered the chair opposite her own at the small dining table. Her quarters although that of a senior officer were small compared to the guest suites. Still - it was home. " I'm sorry, it's replicated but it's better than my cooking" She smiled.

Valev took the seat she offered to him. “I was wondering if you would be offering me burnt water!” His eyebrow raised “but, if you had I would have taken it with thanks, because it was given to me by you.”

" Oh trust me, burnt water is even worse than burnt coffee - I've tried both" Sam snorted as she followed the tea and coffee with a basic spread of continental breakfast. Breads and accompaniments were laid in standard issue platters on the table.

He took a cup of tea and helped himself to food. “This is really good thank you for going to the trouble…do you have anything special going on today?”

"Hopefully not, although they rarely remain that way" she quipped, keeping half an eye on her chronometer. She took a sip of the coffee and grabbed some toast with jam for breakfast. "What are your plans for today?"

“I have some things to sort out on the ship and bring some things over to make my quarters a little more comfortable. I was not sure if you still wanted a tour before she leaves.” He took a bite of his bread. “Sam, are you sure you want me to stay because when my ship leaves it cannot return for me before the 2 weeks are up?

"Please, I want you to stay, if you can" Sam implored, setting down her coffee cup as it was empty. "I'm sorry I have to go or I'll be late" she rose and all but tossed her dishes back in the replicator, pausing to kiss him as she ran out the door towards sickbay.