Semi in shadow and light
Posted on 04/10/2023 @ 10:48am by Commander Tatiana Dragos & Lieutenant Hotaru Wymund
1,066 words; about a 5 minute read
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Location: Repair Bay
Timeline: MD 01
ON
It was quite the party on the station, at the The Live Gagh. Stefan and Hotaru were drawn in and they celebrated with the crew of The Chal Qul and they were celebrating the victory over the Breen. Hotaru ended up slipping out away from the party, feeling the need to take care of her ship, The Katsura. Who knew when she would be needed elsewhere, or be pulled back in to work. She went through her usual change of pattern to get to where the Katsura would be held at for repairs. Reaching there, Hotaru stepped inside to where the Katsura was, running her hands along the hull of the ship, feeling the sleekness of the dark colored hull. She felt herself go calm, the silence of the small shuttlebay, encompassing with its silence, allowing her mind to give way to its thoughts.
Cara still needed to be watched over somewhat. At least the Commander had a Valadorn to back her up and even there was Brina, Cara's adopted sister. Adopted sister of the heart. Hotaru heaved a bit of a sigh, her thoughts turning towards the sister of the heart she used to have. Hotaru still had a hunt to continue, to find the one who caused the death of Captain Anna Tuttle. Hotaru balled up her fists almost slamming the side of her fists against the hull of the Katsura. Instead she placed her forehead against the cold surface, resting the fists against the Katsura, just breathing.
Hoiaru's ears perked up hearing the soft metallic sound of a door opening which led into the small repair area she was in. There wasn't any sound of anyone approaching then there was a slight very quiet sound of someone nearing where she was at. Hotaru moved quietly where she had been, to see who had entered, palming one of the weapons she normally carried hidden on her person. Silently she moved around, crouched down low, then she gave a slight scoff. She recognized the woman who had come inside. Commander Dragos.
"Still here I see." Hotaru dryly commented to Tatiana. "Trying to hit on the Commodore, I mean Admiral Rice?"
The tall blonde chuckled, "Oh no, he's got his eyes on another person." Tatiana said cryptically.
"I see, well then guess it is his loss." Hotaru replied. "You know there is the other person who's been eyeing you. You should see if he still has the hots for you." Hotaru teasing the older woman, an impish gleam in her eyes. "And I know that you've been flirting with him off and on. When are you going to cut him some slack and go out on a date with him?"
"Oh, been keeping tabs on me as well haven't you." Tatiana giving a laugh. "I can't as of yet until I get reunited with Lucian, my nephew, he's still out there and I am hoping that he'll come out of the shadows where he's been and say hello." the blonde still in her dark clothing she had donned before the Breen arrived.
"Why don't you get some sleep I can feel your exhaustion wafting its way in my direction and I can't afford to sleep as of yet." Hotaru remarked candidly. "You are going to need your wits about you when you deal with Stefan. You've been avoiding him, and he is getting a little bit pissed off."
Tatiana gave a bit of a sigh, rolling her eyes. "He's going to be asking me if I've heard from Lucian and I will have to tell him that I've not, yet again. "
Hotaru gave out a chuckle, "Well, with the sort of persistence you have, it will come to fruition." the hybrid betazed answered. "Now I need to check out the systems on my craft, and make certain the Katsura is up to par and not have any tracking devices on it. You know the drill."the younger woman added.
Tatiana just shook her head, "My you are so bossy for someone so young." she teased, "However, I'll get out of your hair, and let you get back to work. And thank you for bringing Stefan back safely." sounding like a mother like she had been with the triplets.
"Oh pish, he's a grown man, and quite capable." Hotaru stated. "Just go talk with him and set things right." making a motion of shooing Tatiana away.
"You know, you could be classified as being disrespectful to a higher ranking officer." Tatiana commented, half joking and half serious.
"And?" Hotaru responded, raising an eyebrow. "You know quite well how much I care about that." giving a bit of a laugh. "You've utilized me from time to time. You know, the ever expanding web of what we do."
Tatiana gave a nod, "Yes, and one that a person can't seem to leave behind."
"Its a way of life for me, and you know that." Hotaru stated, walking over to get the tools needed to work on the Katsura. She picked up a tricorder to get a diagnostic reading on the ship, and began scanning.
"Well I'll leave you to it, I'll see you around, Wymund." Tatiana said before she turned to leave.
"Not if i see you first." Hotaru shot back with a grin.
Tatiana laughed as she left the small repair bay.
Hotaru just shook her head, the only way Tatiana knew where she was at, was the clue Hotaru had left her. Giving a slight sigh, Hotaru went back to work on the Katsura. She hoped that the older woman would allow herself to live just a little bit. Hotaru gave a slight snort at her train of thought. Advice was cheap to give to others, it was another story if a person didn't live it themselves. And Hotaru admitted to herself that she fit that other story. Oh she in some way lived, but mostly in the shadows. Hotaru would peer out towards the 'sun' or even stepping out into it once in awhile. Hotaru did have her fun though, she made certain of that.
Her lips pursed in a whistle, Hotaru set to work, only to pause as something caught her attention. She picked up a device, looked at it and smiled.Interesting things were afoot.
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Hotaru Wymund
intelligence
Lieutenant on 'Sabbatical'
currently on SB50
LTCMDR Tatiana Dragos
Intelligence
Temporarily on SB50
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