Dinner by the Sea.

Posted on Wed Jan 5th, 2022 @ 9:40pm by Lieutenant Commander Shoniara T’ghann-Travis Dr & Lieutenant Seth Travis

Mission: Sinister Intentions
Location: Holodeck 3. USS Washington
Timeline: Before JAG

Dex had had no trouble borrowing the program she had wanted from her brother. She hurried to the holdeck she had booked and inserted the program. The familiar ‘Enter when ready’ indicated she could enter. She had not seen the program for over three years but it still took her breath away. Every nuance, every sound feel and colour reproduced exactly in Valev’s beach house on the Great Sea of T’Haka in Dashinta Province on Vulcan.

She entered through the great wooden front entrance with the House of O’Kaan sigils carved into the wood, through the kitchens, the master bedroom, the huge lounge area with the massive linked fold back doors covered with a Muslin type material that could be drawn across the space the open doors afforded. She pushed them all back and the saline smell of the sea entered her enhanced Vulcan sense of smell on the slight breeze. As half Vulcan she could appreciate the beauty but the Risan half of her actually felt it.

The huge deck pushed it’s way into and across the sea ending in the diving platform. Several large extended couches and loungers were arranged around. The sea green and blue vanished into the horizon. Night was just beginning to fall and the sky faded from blue to violet and then deep velvet blackness that seemed to cocoon the beach house. Thousands of stars began to shine through the darkness and the night birds began their sweet soft songs.

The sea gently lapped the edge of the deck and Shon fought the desire to dive in there and then. Valev walked through the door and stood looking out over the scene. “My sister I never fail to miss my home when I play this program. He tore himself away. I brought those candles you wanted but I think the light of the moon will be enough illumination.” She looked at him affectionately, she could never forget what this man had done for her, rescuing her when she thought it was the end of her life.

“I don’t really want it to be any more romantic that it is, I only met him yesterday and the mess with all the noise, replicated food and those who do not know to keep their eyes to them selves is not the best place for a get to know you dinner. Besides I wanted to swim here again so much.”

He nodded, “I know exactly what you mean.” He indicated the server with the silver chafing dishes. I prepared seared giant mollusc and shrimp, a selection of vegetables from our gardens at home, Mogere with cheese, Sliced seared beef in our House sauce. Vulcan chocolate pudding filled with Violet honey from our bees and a selection of fruits. There are several bottles of wine and ale, waters both still and sparkling and a bottle of 300 year old brandy to warm you both after your swim.”

She hugged him. “I know I know my brother Vulcans do not hug, but tonight my Risan side is on display so a hug is appropriate. Thank you Valev.”

He nodded “ You deserve a night off, this last mission has been hard on you I know, oh and I brought Puss, he is asleep on the couch over there. Well I will leave you now Sam and I are having dinner.”

She wanted to ask him how it was going with Sam but she knew not to ask, he would never tell. He left and she cuddled the Sehlat for a while. “Be good and don’t lick him…too much.” She smiled and headed to the shower. She dressed in a silver and blue satin sheath embroidered round the edge with the Vulcan House of O’Kaan sigils in scarlet and gold thread. She twisted her long black hair into a knot and pulled it up secured with a clip. It showed her Vulcan ears which she made sure most people did not see. And elongated her neck. She placed her blue coat over the top and sat and waited for him as she looked out across the slivery blackness.

It was only a few minutes before Seth came through the holodeck arc. he was dressed in casual slacks, black shoes and socks. A casual red open neck shirt. carrying a bottle of red wine and two glasses. He smiled brilliantly when he saw Shon. "You look fantastic." He told her honestly. "I hope I didn't keep you waiting long." He inhaled deeply. "Wow, what smells so marvelous?"

“That could be one of two things, or maybe both. I always think the smell of the sea carried on the breeze tops everything. But” she shrugged, “you might say it is Valev’s food. Come through,” she took him through the main doors down the corridor into the lounge where the vista opened up. “Shall I take the wine?” She asked.

Seth smiled as he followed Shon down the main corridor. "Yes please." He answered as his took in every nuance of the house. "Whatever I smell the sea breeze or your brother's cooking it is divine. I cannot wait to try it."

They walked out onto the deck, Shon placed the wine on the table and uncorked the bottle. She poured them each a glass and handed him one. “I hope you are hungry.” She smiled. Her enhanced sense of smell took his scent in, masculine yet….there was something else not yet definable.

"Thank you. I am indeed hungry. I ate very little today as I was just anticipating this meal." He said a he took the glass. "I'd like to propose a toast if you don't mind." A smile on his lips and a twinkle in his eyes."

“I would love it if you proposed a toast.” She said.

he clinked his glass against hers. "To new friends and new adventures and the journey they take us on. Let the ride be fulfilling and memorable."

She sipped the wine slowly enjoying the taste on her tongue and as it slipped down her throat. “This is lovely,” she said taking another sip. For some reason she was nervous, nerves hardly ever happened to her. “Well what do you think?” She cast her arm over the sea out towards the distant horizon.

"I think it is breathtakingly beautiful but it pales in comparison to the beauty of the hostess." Seth answered his eyes on Shon.

She looked into his eyes trying to see if he were joking, she saw only honesty. She could not think of the last time she was complimented on her supposed beauty. “Thank you Seth.” She said and took another sip. “What would you like to do?”

"You are welcome." A second later her added. "Kiss you."

She knew that was the right question and answer despite the fact that they had only just met. She put her glass down and moved in to him, her arms round him she looked into his eyes, “you mean like this,” she smiled and put her lips to his.

His arms came up and around her, bringing her close. He inhaled her scent it was sensual and seductive. His lips met hers and he kissed her passionately yet not like some hormone driven teenage boy but as a man who knows how to treat a lady.

She responded to his kiss inhaling his scent, she felt the Vulcan side of her respond and pushed it deep down inside her. She felt their bodies fitting together and the need for closeness and love overwhelmed her. She pressed her lips harder to his.

He held her tighter. Her presence was intoxicating and wonderful. All thoughts of food and drink gone from his mind he was consumed with just one thing...Shon.

She could not stop herself from wanting to go further than the kiss but was afraid he would think her too forward and she so wanted this relationship to go on, she found she wanted to know everything about him, to spend time with him. She caressed his hair, the back of his neck and felt the trace of his ears. Was this the way to begin a relationship she did not know and just gave in to the feelings she felt at that moment.

Seth's hands caressed her back, softly, gently. He kissed her neck and throat, tasted the fullness of her lips, smelled the shampoo in her hair and treasured and stored every moment to memory. His hands dropped to her hips feeling their fullness, This was no mere slip of a girl but a beautiful woman.

She knew she had to break away from him or make love to this man she had only just met, yet seemed to have been waiting for all her life. “Seth” she whispered.

"Yes Shon." He whispered as he nuzzled her neck, kissing it repeatedly. His desire for her overriding his sense.

She now knew it would be all or nothing, even the enticing sound of the waves and the call of the night birds faded away, all she could think about was his smell and the feel of his body against hers. “Make love to me, please” she whispered.

He scooped her into his arms easily and held her, his eyes on hers. "Which way to the bedroom? or do you prefer out here on the beach?"

“Bedroom back the way we came, beach out there.” She breathed. It had been so long since she had made love. All she wanted to do was feel his skin against hers.

He nodded and made a decision, "Bedroom." He announced and headed back down the hall with Shon in his arms.

The only room on the corridor with the master suite, even that opened up onto the water. The enormous bed faced outside and was covered in snowy white coverlets and blue quilts with the embroidered sigils in the corners. The breeze sighed as it moved the curtains round the bed making them shudder just as Shon was doing in his arms.

He looked at the bed, how beautiful it was and then to Shon, "Seems a shame to mess it up but what the hell!" he said as he laid her gently on the bed. "Are you sure you want this Shon?" He asked.

“Yes” she whispered as she began to undo the buttons on his shirt, “I want this more than anything”.

"Music to my ears." He whispered as his hand moved to her dress to tenderly undress her.

Her hair came down in long black velvety waves covering her chest. She lifted her arms so he could remove her dress and the coolness of the breeze made her shiver. She was naked underneath. She gravitated under the snowy coverlet, “shy” she said and smiled her eyes had turned to silver as all Risan women’s did in the throes of passion.

He undressed and stood looking down at her. "Is there room for me under there?" He grinned.

She laughed, “if you can find your way in, reminds me of camping when I was young.” She lifted the cover inviting him to be with her.

He joined in her laughter. "I believe I can find my way in. It may be a challenge but I will prevail. Thank goodness I was a boy scout."

She looked quizzical as he climbed in. “Boy Scout, what is a Boy Scout?”

A young boy, a teenager who learns how to survive in the woods, learns how to navigate and read a map. Good with rope." He blushed at the last. To be a good citizen to help others." Seth explained.

“Oh” she said leaning up on her elbow. “I see I shall have to question you more about this Boy Scout thing, especially navigation, so you know how to get from A to B.” She ran her fingers down his chest.

He grinned like the cat who ate the canary. "Sure do. It's a direct line. No problem at all. Got it in the bag."

She lay down and pulled him on top of her unable to wait any longer, “well Boy Scout consider this a test” she whispered into his ear, then her mouth found his at last.

"Why yes ma'am." Seth whispered as he set upon the task of just how good a boy scout he was and no task was too big. He pulled the covers up over them and his lips found first one breast and then the other. It was going to be an enjoyable evening and it had only just begun.