Moving In

Posted on Mon Nov 21st, 2022 @ 2:27pm by Lieutenant Etrara Khalten & Lieutenant JG Zac Smithson

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Zac's Quarters
Timeline: TBD
680 words - 1.4 OF Standard Post Measure

Etrara had been released from Sickbay but not yet cleared to return to active duty pending a counseling review. However, that didn't stop Zac from bringing her to his, well their quarters. Entering he turned and smiled at Etrara, "Now you just go and rest on the couch. I don't want you to overdo it my love. We can get your clothes and the rest of your belongings a little later. Now, do you want something to eat? A vanilla milkshake?" He questioned.

“No, nothing thank you Zac. It is so good to be out of sickbay but my wrists hurt, but of course that is my fault. How is tactical? I would like to get back to work as soon as possible but now am stuck with seeing the Counsellor.” She lay back in his, their comfortable couch.

"Your wrists will hurt for a couple days. Seeing the counselor is only temporary Etrara. She just wants to make sure you are alright. Tactical is fine. Commander Starr and I are holding it together and just waiting for your return." Zac commented as he looped an arm around her shoulders.

“Are you sure you want to go through with this moving in together?” she asked looking serious. “I know how you feel about me and I feel the same way about you and I want you to know I will never do anything like that again because I want to be with you. Having said that this is a big thing to do.”

Zac looked at her, "Etrara, I am sure. Stop asking me. It isn't a big thing when you love someone like I do you and you me." He smiled, "This is going to be great; you wait and see."

She smiled “You know I think it will be Zac, it was like a great weight off my shoulders when the Commander asked me for his name. I have thought about it over the years but it just didn’t seem important when I wanted to concentrate on my career and had nobody who loved me and that I loved. Maybe they will never find him but at least we have begun the process.” She smiled, “but of course you may want me to move out when I start decorating the walls with my weapons!”
She began to laugh, it felt good and, so she continued to roar until she had nothing left. “Now, how about that Vanilla milkshake you promised me?

"It will be Etrara. It is time for you to rid yourself of your demons. If he is alive and out there, he will be found and brought forth to face justice. As for decorating the walls with your weapons, go ahead it will spruce the place up." He rose from the couch but not before giving her a kiss. "One vanilla milkshake coming right up."

She sipped the cool milky beverage which was already, after just a few sips making her throat feel better. “I don’t see any problems with us working together do you?” Etrara asked. “If so I’d be happy to resign.” she laughed, “no don’t answer that I was only joking. I would expect you to do so.” she put the drink down and pulled him to her. Her arms round his neck she kissed him. “Thank you my love, for believing in me and our love and forgiving me for putting you through the pain I did.” She did not mention Sean’s name and felt so sorry for both men.

Zac returned her kiss. He shook his head, "Thank you for loving me, Etrara. I will always forgive you. You do that when you love someone like we do each other."

“I cannot imagine ever having to forgive you for anything my love.” Etrara said. “I feel tired Zac, May I use your…I mean our bed to sleep?”

Zac smiled, "Thank you Etrara. As for our bed, you don't need to ask permission. If you are tired, go lay down. These are your quarters as well."