Cheese and Pepper

Posted on 06/26/2021 @ 6:02pm by Lieutenant Kaylee Serra

1,100 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: The Mirror’s Edge
Location: Cacio e Pepe
Timeline: After explosion

ON:

Liam opened the door and indicated Kaylee walk in first like the gentleman his mother strived him to be. ~oh this place smells insanely good~ he thought to her happily. He had been very excited to hear a new Italian restaurant had opened up. He loved pasta.

Well carbs in general. He would be running this off no doubt but after the last few days in the aftermath of the explosion, a nice evening out. And with Kaylee was needed. And she looked beautiful tonight.

He thought to himself again how lucky he was to have met her as he helped her out of her jacket, shrugging his own off as they waited to be seated.

Kaylee's dress was a halter top style, leaving her back exposed down to her waist with the jacket she wore over it being semi translucent. She smiled as he helped her take the jacket off. Feeling ever so lucky in coming to this restaurant, she loved the scents she smelled, "I can hardly wait to taste the food here. Smells like home, and my mouth is already watering." pressing close to him.

“Tell me about living in Italy, over dinner. I bet it was fascinating,” Liam found himself saying as someone approached them. “Ive never been. I think it needs to be on my list when I next return to Earth. I did get to see some of Russia.”

"I will definitely tell you about it, and.. Russia? You went to Russia? That must have been fascinating. I've actually wanted to go visit there sometime." Kaylee responded.

"It was cold. And wet. And well in the middle of nowhere. I got to meet a scary woman who thank the goddesses did not become my mother in law and I was followed around by some party unknown. However the borscht and vodka were excellent."

"Hello maam," he addressed someone. "Could we get a table?"

Mika looked around, wondering where her maitre'd was, but saw he was currently helping another couple getting seated. They might be holograms but that didn't mean they could be in two places at once. She walked to the station and welcomed the couple. "Welcome to Cacio and Pepe, how may I be of assistance?" She knew it was a stupid question, they obviously came here to eat, but she asked it anyway.

"We would love a table if there is one and some advice on what's good to eat," Liam smiled at her. "Welcome to the station by the way. How has the opening gone?"

"Hello, lovely place, it smells wonderful, like home!" a warm smile towards Mika. "How are you doing today?" Kaylee added, looking at Liam with a bit of a smile, then back to Mika.

"Follow me," Mika said and walked the couple to a available table. "It's been rather busy since we opened. Guess people were in need of some Italian food after the explosion."

Liam smiled and followed her to the table. He pulled the chair out for Kaylee. “Delicious foods always in need of.

So could we have a bottle of champagne please? This beautiful woman here just made an honest man out of me, and you must have a glass with us. I insist.”

Kaylee sat down. "I know I am always in the need of good Italian food." giving a smile. "And Champagne? " She looked at Mika, "please do join us for a drink."

"May I suggest a nice Prosecco. It's a sparkling white wine, similarly to the French champagne." Mika said. "On the house,"

"Well that sounds lovely," Liam said. "And thank you. So tell us. Are you from Italy too?" he asked the other lady.

"Yes, born and raised in Rome, trastevere to be exact. Have you ever been to Italy?" Mika said as she typed down the order of the prosecco.

Kaylee loved the idea of the Prosecco, "That does sound lovely." beaming at the hostess and taking Liam's hand. While they were chatting, Kaylee saw a menu and began to look through it. She was starving and wasn't sure what she wanted. It all looked so good! A salad perhaps, and then, ooh "Lasagna" Kaylee said quietly. "I think I'll order a side salad with oil and vinegar dressing, and a nice serving of lasagna, and Gelato for dessert." she glanced at Liam.

"What do you think love?" giving a smile.

"I think it all looks good and that you can have anything you want my love. I think I will go with Chicken parmigiana and spaghetti. And some garlic bread. I'll have a think about dessert if there's any room left after that," he said. Looking at Kaylee he projected an idea of a different kind of dessert and winked at her.

Kaylee smiled and blushed, reached out to take Liam's hand. She was so much in love with him. Leaning over toward Liam, Kaylee sent him a thought. ~I think I am in the mood for dessert right now. Maybe a raincheck on dinner tonight? Does that sound good?~

Having written down their order she noticed the wink, she said without thinking. "We can make the dessert to go" Only after she said it she realized what she had said, annoyed by her lack of keeping her thought to herself. She'd been brought up in a house where everyone just said what they thought, and with all her brother she knew very well the unspoken communication between a couple. But sometimes she wished she would be able to learn not to say anything.

~You have no idea how much I like that idea~ Liam chuckled back to her.

Liam cleared his throat. "Actually you know what. Lets make everything to go. Including the rest of this Prosecco. Let me settle the bill and tip and we will come again. Just right now I have a very beautiful new wife and ... well you know ...."

Mika chuckled. "No problem. Give us 10 minutes and you'll have an awesome dinner to enjoy in the privacy of your quarters."

"Thank you very much" Kaylee stated with a smile, to Mika.

Kaylee watched as Mika headed away to place their order, then turned to Liam. "A great idea. Our first dinner together as husband and wife, alone..." she moved her chair to be next to Liam snuggling up against him. "Tell me this isn't a dream, as it feels like a dream to me, a very pleasant dream."

"Everything's perfect," Liam said beaming back.

OFF:

Lt. Cmdr Liam Reynolds
Chief Counselor

Michaela Firenze
Owner Cacio e Pepe

Lieutenant Kaylee Serra
Security Officer

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