[USS Juno] Fresh Start, (Part 2)

Posted on Fri Aug 3rd, 2018 @ 3:13am by Captain Harrold Anderson
Edited on on Fri Aug 3rd, 2018 @ 3:17am

981 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: [USS Shanghai] S1E2: Encounter in the Abyss
Location: Nemo's Lounge, 3rd Deck
Timeline: 01/04/2395 @ 2010 Hours

"Bourbon, that's not a bad sipping drink," said Harry surprised that Kimoni would be a bourbon whiskey sipping girl.

"Yeah, I can thank my Third Host, Kedrin for that. He became something of a connoisseur on the USS Odin." She said with a smile, "I think at times it was the only way he could relax."

"I prefer the Aldebaran Whiskey, if we are talking sipping whiskey. Speaking of your host, how is the blending going? Still overwhelming?" Asked Harry, he had worked with other trills in the past, but non that he had been attracted too.

"I'm getting there, it takes time to come to terms with having nearly three hundred and fifty years worth of memories in your mid twenties." She said, taking another drink, "I remember doing things before I was born, that in itself is an odd feeling."

"I can only imagine, what that would be like, I am curious what it's like, to share yourself with a trill." Said Harry, a little curious, what it would be like. "I can only imagine it would be overwhelming for me, but I look at you, and you seem to have adjusted nicely." He said, checking out her pretty face and her spots on her face. She was so pretty, and loved to drink whiskey. Harry wondered what else she liked to do.

"In truth I wouldn't have it any other way... not that I could, but that's not the point, but that doesn't mean it isn't hard. I tend to meditate at least once a day, that helps. As for the blending, the best way I can explain it is 8 set of memories in the same body, 8 different set of life experiences. " She noticed that the Captain was paying her close attention, she tried to but it off but part of her couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.

She shook it off before continuing, "But that's enough about me for now, what about you harry?"

"Besides the obvious, of being a captain. I just found out I have a teenage daughter, and her mother was kidnap on new bajor." he said with a nervous grin. "Beyond that doing okay, was debating on going on a walk to the arboretum, have no checked it out."

Kimoni Smiled, "Ah Teenagers... I've been one eight times, raised seven of them and if i'm honest I'm still not sure I understand them." Teenager and adult, male and female, mother and father. It was times like this Kimoni had trouble keeping her memories straight. Those memories were Jexen's, not hers, but then weren't they the same person. Kimoni shook her head a little and took another drink, closing her eyes for a seconds in an attempt to centre herself.

"After seven kids, no advise to give, now I am worried a little, about how I will do as a parent." He teased, feeling like maybe being a parent is going to be his real challenge. Commanding a starship in comparison seemed a whole lot easier all of a sudden.

"Oh I have advice, But no matter the race it seems teenagers are a law unto themselves." She finished her Drink and called a waiter over. "My advice at this stage at least is to take your time and try not to push too hard." The waiter nodded to the pair as he came over to their table. "I'll have the same again, Anything for you Harry?"

"I'm ready for something with a little kick, gonna try something up your ally," he said with a smile, then looked at the waiter. "Very Berry Raspberry Limeaid, please lite on the ice." He said with a grin. He then looked back at Kimoni. "feeling courageous?" He asked her.

"Well why not." She said, looking at the waiter, "Cancel my last order, I'll have the same please."

The waiter nodded and returned to the bar.

"So what is this Very Berry Raspberry Limeaid?"

Harry tried not to laugh, he smiled pretty big as he said,"the raspberries are a fruit on earth, and so is the line, there are a couple of mixed berries not sure, which ones, but those added with seven up soda and lime juice, make for a bubbly sweet and sour drink. It's pretty good." He said, as he took a sip.

"That does sounds like an interesting combination." She replied, taking a sip. She registered the various tastes and sensations as she placed the glass on the table. "That's not too bad. Did you come up with this drink or is it an old recipe?"

"Its an old recipe, a place back on my homeworld called Red Robins, makes that drink. Been around since the 20th century." He said, taking another sip. Mentioning his homeworld made him think of Kerja, and her mom. And how they were attacked on New Bajor. Luckily New Bajor was not their homeworld, but it drew a sad emotion out of him.

He did not want to be rude, but he was suddenly depressed by this moment. Not because of her, because of Kerja and what she must be going through. He tried to shake off the sad feeling. He took a few more sips from his drink, and put the best fake smile on his face as he could.

"I don't want to take up to much of your time, I told Kerja I would be home in an hour, and I want to see the arboretum. This was fun Kimoni, we should do it again soon." He suggested, trying to act smooth and collected.

"That sounds good, another time then. Thankyou for the company." She said, "As for Kerja, do what you can and try not to overthink things too much Teenagers can be a bit of a rollercoaster."

"Appreciate your input." He said, as he stood up and walked away. Next stop arboretum.

 

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