Small Gift

Posted on Fri Oct 15th, 2021 @ 6:53am by Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik & Lieutenant Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen [Taylor] & Avalon [ADMIN NPC]

Mission: Season 5: Episode 3: CAPETOWN
Location: Alicia and Savar's Quarters
Timeline: MD1- 19h00
755 words - 1.5 OF Standard Post Measure

Avalon appeared in the main living area of Alicia and Savar's quarters. "Commanders?" She called out. The AI knew better then to pry into bedrooms. "Commanders are you there?"

Alicia was lying on top of the bed taking advantage of not having her children home to rest as much as possible, hearing what sounded like Avalon’s voice she sat up and made her way into the living area. She wasn’t sure whether Savar was in the shower still but he had headed that way before she’d fallen asleep. She yawned as she appeared in the bedroom doorway in her comfy nightwear, “Is everything alright Avalon?”

"I am sorry to disturb you Commander, but a package has arrived for you and your husband." The AI said. "May I beam it in?"

“A package?” Alicia looked surprised she wasn’t expecting anything. “I’m not expecting anything, perhaps Savar is but please beam it in.”

The box that appeared was fairly large and it was wrapped in a dark gold wrapping paper with silver and gold ribbons. "With Captain Lalor's Compliments" The AI said and vanished.

Savar had entered the room, "Did Avalon just say with Captain Lalor's compliments?" He asked Alicia. "This is most odd."

“Extremely so, especially as she isn’t here to know about N’Vea’s birth.” Alicia looked around the parcel. “Shall we open it?”

"Indeed Alicia. If we are to see what is inside the box. We must open it." Savar pointed out. "Let me retrieve some scissors so we may open the package without doing too much damage to the wrapping."

Alicia nodded. Excitement was starting to build by the time Savar returned with the scissors. Gentiy opening the parcel Alicia’s eyes widened in surprise as she slowly removed the contents. “Ohh Heavens! Look at this!!” She gently pulled out a hand embroidered blanket, under which lay a selection of baby clothes, as well as a host of toys. “Savar this is...” Alicia paused fighting back tears. “This is amazing!!!”

"I agree Alicia it is amazing and thoughtful. I wonder how Captain Lalor knew?" He posed. "perhaps she had arranged for the package to be delivered once our baby had arrived and before her arrest."

Alicia nodded. “Perhaps so” she carefully pulled items out of the box marvelling at the clothing inside. “Ohh Savar! Look at this!!” She was holding the cutest little dress, complete with matching booties. “It’s adorable!!”

Savar nodded in agreement. "I concur Alicia is is quite becoming. Our daughter will be extremely well dressed. The captain has exceptional taste in baby clothes." He observed.

Alicia nodded. “She certainly does! Just look at everything in here, toys and everything! It’s amazing!! Remind me to thank her when we get her back...” her smile faded just a little. “We will get Phoenix back won’t we?”

"Most extraordinary as well as being most thoughtful." Savar remarked. "And yes Alicia, we will both thank her and we will get Phoenix back again. I am sure of it. " Savar replied.

Alicia nodded. "This ship just isn't the same without her, the crew have lost an important piece of what kept us all together as a large family, a Starfleet family."

"Captain Phoenix Lalor was the heart and soul of the Elysium. Alicia." Savar observed. "And the crew is having a difficult time moving on from her absence. However we must, we owe it to her to stay strong and together."

“We will” Alicia nodded as she carefully put the gifts on the table. “No matter what this crew will keep going. As long as I have you, so will I.”

Savar took Alicia's hand in his and squeezed it softly. "I agree. the crew is most resilient. Furthermore as long as you are with me, so am I. We are in this together Alicia."

“I know we are Imzadi, and as long as I have you I will always be strong.” Alicia smiled.

"My wife. You make me strong." Savar replied and united we are unbeatable." He replied firmly.

Alicia smiled and walked over to Savar, she gently cuddled him resting her head on his chest as she did so. “No matter what as long as we’re together, and we have our children we’ll be unstoppable.”

Savar's arms came up to encircle and hold Alicia. "A very logical and true statement Alicia. We are unstoppable as long as we stay focused and united ." Savar answered as he gave her a gentle squeeze.