Lunch...What To Serve?

Posted on 11 Apr 2012 @ 4:33pm by Command Master Chief Markum Quinn & Tarishiana Barel
Edited on on 11 Apr 2012 @ 11:24pm

1,573 words; about a 8 minute read

Mission: Episode 01 - Project Sienna
Location: Quinn's Quarters
Timeline: MD 02 -1600?

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Markum walked into his quarters and tossed his working overalls on the floor next to the reclimator and hopped into the shower. He was a mess, and covered with who-knows-what from the install. He knew it wouldn't be long before Tarishiana showed up, and he wanted at least to be clean. "Computer, add Tarishiana Barel to authorized list of admittance to my quarters." *Master Warrant Officer Tarishiana Barel has been added to authorized list for admittance* Markum then knew that if anything were to happen or he needed something from his quarters, Tarish could come get it.

Tarishiana was a little amazed when the door to Markum's quarters slid open when she rang the chime. She couldn't help but smile as she walked into his living room and sank onto his couch. I am exhausted...but I am here She took a deep breath letting it out. He had been a god send earlier when she began her researched into Project Sienna.

Markum smiled at here presence inside his mind. There you are baby. I'll be right out. Just have to towel off and dress. Glad you're here. Markum stopped the water and grabbed his towel. He didn't think she'd get here this quick. Either way, he was a happy person now that she was.

No hurry Tarishiana was enjoying the not actually have to speak. It felt more natural then forming words or even sending a single thought. She couldn't help but smile a little bit at Markum's stage of undressed but she was way too tired and the relationship was still too new to go down that road...even if Markum knew the idea passed though her mind. Thanks for letting me be late

Markum walked out into the room while putting his shirt over his head. "You're welcome." He sat down next to Tarish and smiled. Hungry? Want a drink..or a kiss...or all three? Markum loved this new way of communication. He thought it, she heard it, and back. He really loved the closeness it seem to bring between them more than anything, but he figured she knew that too.

Tarishiana adjusted so that her head was laying on his shoulder. She sat up slightly gripping his wrist and moved it so that his arm was draped around here. "This is exactly what I want." She let out a contented sigh happy just to sit there until her stomach rumbled. Ugh...I should have eaten breakfast. She turned to look up at him, "Key lime pie just doesn't tide me over as well as it used too."

And most of my sundae too. He added with a smile. I have questions about how I can do this, but first...what to eat? I have the best replicator on the ship. He kissed her gently and smiled. "Anything you want to eat...anything."

"Hmmm" Tarishiana thought about it for a moment. "Chicken salad on toasted wheat bread with a bowl of cream of chicken noodle soup and a grape kool-aid...would work." She sighed, I'm not picky as she kissed him back.

He smiled as he got up and walked to the replicator. With lips like those, you can have anything you want. Markum gave the food order, along with his order of two chili-cheese dogs, fully loaded. As the order was materializing, he reached into a small cooler and produced two beers. He twisted the tops off and walked over to to replicator, then put everything onto a tray and carried it over. Here you go. The beer is a from my own private stash too. He set her order on the table in front of her, and his in front of his seat. "It was nice seeing you today. You do look good in uniform, ya know."

Tarishiana smiled as she gripped the bottle of beer and lifted it to her lips and took a draw. Leaning forward she grabbed half of her sandwich and dunked it not so daintily into her soup before taking a rather large bit. She let an almost pleasurable moan as the food hit her lips. So hungry...

Markum took a taste of his beer and then followed it with a mouthful of his chili-cheese dog. Me too. Have plans for the night? Think maybe you can squeeze me in somewhere? Markum winked as he took another drink from his bottle.

"Dinner with Commander Remington at 2000 hours." She washed down her the bite of her sandwich with a sip of her beer. "Sparring match with Commander Holliday at 1800 hours." She wiped her mouth as she began to laugh, "Quite the social butterfly you have to put up with." Hope you have it in you...But I would love to see you after.

It's healthy to enjoy your friends. I think I am going to hunt down the counselor. I want to thank her for feeding me during my session. Markum looked over at Tarishiana. "She was a sport and listened to me grumble. I have a program on the holo0deck of a carnival on Mars. If you can't have fun on it...well..it should be good for the one person on the ship that has the job of only hearing our problems." I can't wait to see you tonight though. Anytime you are finished socializing, just beat your pretty wings back to me.

Tarishiana couldn't help but adore the man sitting next to her more then she already did. She had grown quite attached to Dru during their conversation earlier in the day and she was glad that someone else was taking the time to get to know her. You are a sweet man. The thought as she leaned over and placed a kiss on his cheek before taking another bite of her sandwich. "I am glad she could help you...She needs some fun today." She was the reason for pushing back lunch...she needed a friend.

Thank-you, and I think she probably has less friends than most. My idea of therapy is hitting Willis with a wrench when he aggravates me. Markum sat his now empty bottle down and put his hand on Tarish's leg. "She seems nice. I hope you have a good time too. You know, I'm not the jealous type." I know you already know. I just wanted you to know that I trust you, and respect your need to have time to do your own things. I respect you "I'll really respect you if you show up in that pretty dress you wore last night." he added with a wink, and a blushed face.

Ah...the one for tonight is purple. Tarishiana laughed slightly as she took another bite of her dunked sandwich. "Just as flowy...little more formal." She explained she wiped her lips with a napkin. "Commander Remmington has a family on Betazed as well as an appreciation for the Betazoid culture." She finished off her beer as she popped the last bit of her sandwich into her mouth, Should be a nice change of pace.

"Sounds fun." replied Markum as he watched Tarish. I can't wait to see you. You are always so elegant looking when you dress up...and damn sexy in jeans too. "Would you like a chilled wine, or room temperature when you get back? and my quarters, or yours?"

"Chilled blush would be nice." Tarishiana said with a grin. I am glad you find me attractive. She said with a grin as she turned his face towards her and placed a kiss on his lips. "How about who ever gets back from their date first picks the place." She said with a grin.

Markum kissed her back and nodded. "Sounds great." How couldn't I find you attractive? Especially now that I can see you so clearly.

Tarishiana finished her food and her drink and settled back in the couch. She closed he eyes for a minute before sitting up and removing her service jacket. Tugging on his arm to pull him back she rested her head on his shoulder once again pulling his arm around her. Comfy

It's perfect. He smiled as he held on tight to her while he kissed her head. "You can nap if you want." I know you are tired. I'm still not sure how, but I know...and I love it

Tarishiana smile. Remind me later and I will give you the whole spiel about it. She let out a yawn for a second. She knew the significance of the connection and the fact that is was with Markum was more comforting then she had originally thought it would be. I gotta stop staying up so late

Yeah...damn engineers. Go ahead and rest baby. I'll wake you in time for your social events. I'm just content to hold you in my arms..and mind. Markum smiled and held this woman, this wonderful woman in his arms.

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CWO Markum Quinn
Chief Engineering Officer
USS Galileo

MWO Tarishiana Barel
Chief Science Officer
USS Galileo

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