*** SB Unity ***
Boaz enjoyed their walk. They chatted and he got to know a
little bit about her as they walked. He asked questions
about things he saw that appeared new to him.
Arriving at the viewing area he was amazed at some of the
advances starfleet had made. Her scent was intoxicating as
well as her being beautiful. He hoped that she didn't notice
him looking at her so much, but knew better. He had so many
questions about what things were out in the bay they were
looking at.
Their route had taken them half way around the Promenade
with its lively assortment of shops, restaurants and 'live'
entertainment. They stopped once or twice when a particular
thing caught Boaz' attention but although he seemed
interested in everything, Lucy had the distinct impression
that he looked at her just as often as at anything they
passed.
This feeling grew stronger when they went into the sections
containing the multitude of holodecks and the sports
complexes. There were a number of places which were 'off
limits' and Lucy explained that he would need the Commodores
permission to enter any, or, for the time being, the XOs.
"So tell me what you do." she said, " I dont know much
about you at all except that you're married."
He looked directly into her eyes. "Actually, that should
be married on paper We haven't been in the same bed in over
a year. I am the commandant of the Bajoran militia. And an
ambassador to Starfleet. I'm not here officially, just
visiting. Unless I find a reason to stay. I just wanted to
see what new stuff is available. Is m y being married on
paper a bad thing?" He wondered what she would do if he
invited her into a holodeck. "Did you say you're single?"
Lucy had not expected him to hold such high position for
she had thought he would say he was an engineer of some sort
and his reply took her by surprise.
"Yes I did." she replied to his last question first but
moved away from him by taking a few paces forward to stand
in front of the viewing window. She looked out at the scene
without really taking any of it in. Her eyes travelled over
the ships in repair and the ones being built and the little
flotillas of worker bees that travelled back and forth but
when he came to stand beside her she turned her head to him
and said: "The state of your marriage isn't really any of my
business is it and perhaps it's better if you don't tell me
such personal things."
Her smell was starting to intoxicate him. He thought to
himself, ~she's so sexy~ "Sorry, I didn't mean to offend
you. Looks like they are about done with this one." Then
pointing at something he thought was strange, "What are
they doing there?" As he leaned to look closer his shoulder
accidentally touched hers.
"I...have no idea." Lucy replied "..I'm not much into ship
building." She looked out at the craft he pointed to and in
that moment, couldn't have cared one iota if it had been a
Romulan Warbird decloaking. S he turned her head slightly to
look at him.
When she was quiet he noticed she hadn't moved away and was
looking at him. He turned to look at her and saw deep
beautiful eyes, lush lips and a longing for something.
Quite unexpectedly, even for him, he leaned over and planted
a quick kiss on her lips. Just a brushing of their lips
actually. Then he jerked back, "I'm sorry. I was too
forward. I just couldn't resist your beautiful face. I've
seen enough here. Maybe I should escort you back to the
restaurant where we met and then I'll be on my way to my
quarters."
Taken aback by his action she felt a rush of colour tinge
her cheeks and she took a step back. "Yes." she said and
glancing out at the shipyard, sought for inspiration as to
what to say. "If..if you need to anything else then you'll
have to speak to the Commodore when he returns or to the new
XO..Trent Rodgers."
Remeeting his gaze she forced a small smile. " Shall we?"
she suggested gestering towards the way they had come.
He walked with her to the restaurant and he got her relaxed
again and chatting a little. Once they arrived he looked at
her with sadness in his eyes. "I hope I haven't offended you
too much. I'd like to talk with you again. I need to talk
with engineering and then I'm going back to Bajor. At least
for a while. I will be back to this station, it's nice here.
The people are nice as well, even if I was out of line.
Sorry."
"You just...took me by surprise. It's me who should say
sorry." she replied and then after a second or so, held out
her hand. " I really have enjoyed showing you around. Have a
safe journey."
He took her hand and kissed the back of it in a gentlemanly
fashion. "You really are a sweet lady. I'll contact you
when I return. Bye." Then he turned away and headed for
Engineering. He stopped at a computer terminal by the
turbolift. "Computer, anything Lucy Fleming orders today to
eat or drink is on my tab. Also, put a flower on her desk
when she goes in to work. No card this time."
Lucy sat down at an empty table and watched Boaz disappear
into the crowd. A waiter arrived and asked if he could get
her something and soon returned with the black coffee she
requested but staring into the cup,she found she didn't want
it after all.
*** End Log ***
Bajoran General Teal Boaz
Ambassador to Starfleet
&
LtJG Lucy Fleming
Head Nurse
SB Unity