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Athena had put in the proper paper work to clear the passage for her and Anya to go to Charos III. At least the documents all looked proper and official and above question. The flight there was uneventful and the landing went smooth. As the pair walked to their first destination, they received a few interested looks. Whether it was Anya's outfit of the extremely form fitting Erassian flight suit or Athena's which was just one of Vik's longer shirts belted at her waist was anyone's guess.
Anya guided them through the maze of small streets and passageways which made up the city of Tresanburg. "It's lucky I still remember my way around here, we only got shore leave here twice during the Solrin War."
The tour of the hospital was boring and thankfully short. As they were walking out Athena turned to Anya, saying, "I'm a bit parched... How about you?"
Anya grinned "Thought you'd never ask. The runabout's computer already has the autopilot pre-programmed for the return journey. There's a boulevard with plenty of decent eats and drinks which don't break the bank. There's a few shops there too which are well worth a look."
They stopped at a restaurant and had a quick bite of something to eat and two bottles of champagne to celebrate. A quick stop at a bar for a good luck shot and they were on their way after Anya made a purchase.
Anya picked up a cute light blue top as well as a dark purple sleeveless top in a shimmering material cut seductively down the back to reveal more of her spots than was usual. She also picked up a few pairs of tight fitting boot cut jeans in different shades of blue and black.
It was a exotic looking boutique that Athena went into first. She was drawn further into the store by the vivid colors. She ran her hand along a rack and pulled out a dress that was a bright shade of indigo. The color of the dress popped the shade of her eyes and the off the shoulder sleeves were just a thin band.
"Nice. I'm sure Vik would approve but then again the way he is with you; you could wear a burlap sack and he would approve. I, however, am a harder audience to please and I definitely approve." Anya gave her thoughts freely.
Athena bought the dress and several tops in a variety of blues, greens and purples. She also found a pair of black velvet and a pair of black leather pants that she purchased in addition to a couple pairs of jeans. A shoe shop caught her attention next and Athena bought sensible shoes for climbing and running and duty. A then a pair of stilettos that were black and strappy. And a couple of pairs of boots.
Anya also bought herself a couple of pairs of boots and a decent pair of running trainers. "I'm thinking this is beginning to get thirsty work, care for some more liquid refreshment?"
Athena watched the ring on her finger flash in the sunlight as they enjoyed a bit of refreshment at a colorful pub.
Anya sat just drinking a simple bottled beer "We could take a look at wedding dresses too if you want?"
"Betazoids don't typically wear wedding dresses," Athena pointed out as she drank a spicy little drink called 'hot sex'.
"I know but humans do and you're half human right? Besides as you're marrying Vik you do know there's going to be much more than just yours and his demands sitting at the negotiation table. You have the Alliance to deal with for a start. They'll want to turn the wedding into a national spectacle...hell they'd probably end up having you married on the steps of Parliament or in the Cathedral." Anya spouted as she finished off the dregs of her beer.
Anya's words had Athena finishing her drink an ordering another one. She muttered to herself, "probably one of the many reasons he won't discuss a date." She gave the waitress a smile as her new drink was placed in front of her. She quickly downed the brandy laced drink and said, "OK, lets go look at wedding dresses."
"Well I wouldn't blame him for that. Even Generals are subject to the whims of politicians in the Alliance not to mention the time scales involved are all dependant on the level of enemy activity at the time. Trust me he's smarter to not commit to a date at this point than to commit to a date and cancel because of enemy activity or a subversive plot. Trust me I know what vagaries in the Fleet are like." Anya stood and let Athena lead off.
There were words that floated around in Athena's head that could defeat every excuse mentioned but she said nothing. She came to a halt in front of a shop that had one dress that took up the whole display window. Athena raised an eyebrow and looked at Anya, "That's a lot of dress."
"Well considering that you could probably fit the whole orchestra in there as well...yeah." Anya said quietly.
Athena shrugged and went in keeping an open mind. The inside was very surprising as the dresses seemed to be of varying volumes of material. She passed a dress that she was sure had enough material to make a dress for herself, Anya and about five others. Athena stopped at a dress done in ivory that had a plunging neckline and was backless. "What do you think of this one?"
Anya nodded "Revealing enough to scandalise the starfleet side and voyeuristic enough to entertain the Erassian nobles...perfect."
"Maybe... " Athena hedged as she caught sight of another dress, "I should try it on." She slipped into the dressing room and then into the dress. She stepped out and asked, "What do you think," as she examined herself in the mirror.
Anya looked the dress over "I like it, it fits you well." Athena's figure was very tantalising in the dress and Anya was almost feeling jealous of Viktor.
She reached out a grabbed the other dress that had caught her eye and tried it on as well. She stepped out with the new dress on, "This ones better... Don't you think?"
Anya shook her head "Personally I think the first one suits you better. Hey I've just thought of something who will give you away? And who do you think Vik would pick as his best man?"
Anya's question made Athena think of her father and mother. {Missing in Action...officially any ways.} Her eyes filled with tears as she stepped back into the dressing room to put her own clothes back on. "I'm not sure who Vik will pick .... maybe you," Athena suggested to lighten the mood and to avoid the first question.
"I doubt that, most likely would be either Hendrix or Sterns. That's if Viktor just goes the standard way and picks one of his immediate subordinates. I doubt Prime Minister Alexander would do it. Premier Lephren or General Bordon are also on relatively good terms with Viktor but I don't know if the Alliance would want any of those High Risk people all in the same room. That ones bit us in the ass before." Anya mused.
Athena cane out of the dressing room saying, "How about another drink I feel like I have something caught in my throat?"
"Probably a good idea. Remember I have to meet that sales rep from Holton Defense Contractors about acquiring some target drones in just under an hour." Anya led the way back towards the bar district.
They found a nice quiet spot, that Athena decided to stay at for the duration of Anya's meeting. They had a couple of drinks together before Anya left for the meeting and then had another one or two when she returned. Athena sipped on a drink or two while she waited in thought for Anya to return.
=/\= End Log =/\=
First Lieutenant Anya Xerxes
ATAC
USS Chimera - B (dead parrot)
ATAC
USS Chimera - B (dead parrot)
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Commander Athena Wellington
CCON
USS Chimera - B (the expired)
CCON
USS Chimera - B (the expired)
