Early to bed and early to rise..

Posted on Tue Dec 10, 2013 @ 9:07pm by Fleet Captain Rhea Kennit

1,109 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: A Whole New World, Part 2 - Durbatuluk
Location: USS Victory
Timeline: 62538.103 {Wed, 05 Dec 2384 05:24}

[Captain's Quarters, 0524 hours]

Waking up before the computer alarm was scheduled to go off, a quick if somewhat sleep-fuddled glance at the chronometer on the nightstand told Katrijn it was almost time to rise and shine anyway. Murmuring a soft command for the computer to deactivate the auto-alarm, she rolled over and shifted closer to the warm figure next to her, currently still asleep. Trailing her fingertips lightly along his arm and side, she nuzzled his neck and said, "Time to get up.. Starfleet and the Universe waits for no one.."

He felt her fingertips on his arm, her touch always welcome. he moaned and after several seconds rolled over to face her. His eyes open and focused on her, "Well, that doesn't seem quite fair. Are you sure? There are no exceptions?" He bantered as his arms extended to wrap around her and bring her close. "I don't remember seeing that in general rules and regulations."

"I think its lost somewhere in the fine print.." she answered with a playful smile. "You're nice and warm did you know that?" she added.

"Ah, that must be it. Damn fine print." He gave her a smile in return. "All the better to hold you." As he continued to hold her, "You aren't complaining are you?"

Snuggling up close against him, in answer she asked "Do I seem like I'm complaining?"

"Not in the slightest and I'm glad cause I like you right where you are. Well, I like you wherever you are. Oh heck, you know what I mean." As he nuzzled her neck with soft kisses.

A soft husky laugh accompanied her reply, "I rather like where I am currently as well..."

"Well, that makes two of us, cause I like being here, holding you. It's like we're in our own little world at least for a little while."

That made her smile almost wickedly, "Our own little world.. you know we do have this big, powerful ship.. and we're on the edge of explored space. We could go find one .. someplace with a beach.. though you'd have to spend your days looking for the native equivalent of coconuts and trying to catch fish with a spear..."

"That's not a bad idea. I could outfit the Grim Reaper to seat two and we could take it down. It would also provide us with some impressive firepower if we needed it." He kissed her. "You are so smart. No wonder you're the Captain."

"Oh I'm the Captain now because I didn't die.." she answered. "Since I'm still alive out here someone decided that must mean I can manage the job.."

"Wait a second Rhea, I didn't say that. Don't go getting all maudlin on me. I said you are the Captain because you're smart and you do more than manage the job. You are very good at overseeing this crew and ship and making sure we're the best we can be."

She smiled at him, then leaned slightly over and kissed him for a long moment before finally saying, "You know.. I'm already here in bed with you..where I've been all night.. You don't need to soften me up .. You already have me .. " she told him, sliding her leg along his slowly as she added, "In case you didn't notice.." Kissing him again, she then added "Not that I'm complaining about the complements though.. I'm a Starship Captain after all.. the whole ego thing.. it's taught at the academy.."

He looked into the eyes he could spend a week being lost in, smiled as Rhea's leg slowly slid along his own. It all added to the moment, a moment he never wanted to end. He shook his head, "Soften you up? Never. I know that you would see through such a blatant attempt." His eyes full of merriment. "Yes, I do know. Point of fact, I want to keep on holding you and having you with me. Since your not complaining I'll keep giving them. Yes, I do know. I went there as well." He teased.

"Complementing the Captain is I believe," she told him with playful look, "one of those 'unwritten' duties of the First Officer after all. Along with trying to keep the Captain on the ship instead of out exploring alien ships, or unexplored worlds where all the fun is."

"That's one rule I'm glad to obey. I want you safe or at least as safe as possible. Besides everyone knows First Officers are a dime a dozen." He bantered, "In addition you can come see an alien ship or some unexplored world after it's been checked out. You're valuable Rhea to me and Command."

"Ah but a Bored Captain is a Captain guaranteed to get into trouble and you know.. sitting on the Bridge isn't exactly thrilling.. unless that Yeoman spills the coffee again..." she added with a laugh. "That was entertaining.."

"Then I'll have to do my best to keep you from getting bored." He replied as he continued to hold her. "As for the a Yeoman it was entertaining, considering who she spilled the coffee on and where she spilled it.''

She just laughed again, then said "As much as I hate to say it.. we are going to need to get up and get to work soon.."

He looked at her, as they lay on the bed. "Party Pooper." He groused playfully. "I suppose we have to. Are you sure we can't just call in sick?"

"Well you can.." she replied easily enough. "But it means you have to go down to sickbay and convince the doctor that you need the day off.."

His smile disappeared, "Go to Sickbay? See the CMO? You know what? Suddenly I'm feeling fine. No need to go to Sickbay."

That made her smirk a little, sitting up she looked at him and asked "Are you sure? Wouldn't want you to be unable to perform your duties after all.." Her tone of voice was plainly teasing and playful, she was having a little fun and it showed in the sparkle in her eyes.

He played along, loving the sparkle in her eyes as well as her playful tone. "Of course I'm sure. Fit as a fiddle. I can perform ALL my duties, just never you mind. Though your concern for my health is genuinely touching."

She looked thoughtfully at him, pretending to consider the situation before answering "Are you quite certain that you are up to performing all of your duties Commander?"

Playing along, he answered solemnly, "Believe me Captain you will be the first to know if I can't keep up....in preforming my duties."

 

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