Jean (XO) finds Ari the morning after her fight with Baumann
May 25, 2020 11:54:41 GMT
Post by Admin on May 25, 2020 11:54:41 GMT
Played out 5.22.20
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
Ari had departed the bridge around midshift at the beckoning of Intel Officer, Commander Baumann. She had not returned for the remainder of the shift and the Lt Commander was covering the bridge the next morning when the XO arrived. Lt Cmdr Hesterson nodded to the XO as he arrived. "Good morning Sir. All the rotation schedules are on your Comm and reports from third shift are there as well."
He was sitting in the command chair where Ari was originally scheduled this morning. One look at the schedule would show her off the schedule, completely, for the day.
Computer inquiry would discover she was in her quarters. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
Damn
[10:38 PM]
Sorry
[10:39 PM]
"Merci Commander. I will look at them at once."
[10:41 PM]
He then went into his office and noticed that the CO was off for the day, which was unusual. He wondered if the German had anything to do with that. He approved the work scheduales and told COmmander Hesterson he will be out for a few hours. Going to the CO's quarters he pressed the chime. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
There was no answer. And the lock was set. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He pressed the chime again and kept pressing it for five minutes before he put in his XO overide code.
[10:45 PM]
He opened her quarters door and looked around. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
Her quarters were dark. As he looked around, he would find her asleep on the floor beside her bed still in her uniform. Her face looked like she had been crying and there was a dried washcloth in her hand like she had fallen asleep holding it. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
e rushed over to her side and held her. "Ari! Captain! Are you alright? What happened?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She curled against him and murmured Wulf's name before opening her eyes and looking up. "Jean? What... what are you doing in my quarters?" She moved to slip from his arms and sit up on the bed. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He felt hurt that she didn't want to stay in his arms and it showed briefly on his face.
"What do you mean ,what am I doing in your quarters? Since I have been here you have done nothing but spend time either in your center chair or working on your project. I looked at your past attendance and have seen that you rarely miss a day. I got worried because Wulf was here and you immediately took a day off that was unscheduled. And how can you confuse my Sweet and silky French accent for his hard, German accent? Why did you call out his name? Does he have somethign to do with you crying?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She frowned and leaned over to pick up the wash cloth and took it into the bathroom. "I didn't call out his name," she snapped. "I think I'm perfectly capable of telling my you two apart." She came back out, looked like she had washed her face. "And as you said, I've been working and decided to take a day off. It shouldn't concern you if I am on the ship. Should it?" She moved into the living room and the glasses on the counter. Getting some water, she leaned on the counter. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He nodded his head slowly as he got up from the floor and followed her into the kitchen. "Oui. You did not call out his name but you did say it. And it does concern me. Like I said a while back we are a team and you need to realize that. You have been alone in more ways than one for a very long time and do not know either to seek help or take it when it comes." HE looked to see how many glasses were on counter and if there were any liquor in them. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
There was a pitcher of water and an unopened bottle of Whiskey along with 3 other glasses. "Well, I have no idea why I would say his name." She moved to sit on the couch, her leg curled under her. "And I sought help," she looked up at him and she was upset. "And you went and blew it all." She hadn't raised her voice. She just looked at him. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Me? I went and blew it all? How is this my fault now?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She looked down at her glass. She was tired. She hadn't slept and was exhausted both emotionally and physically. Her voice never got louder. "You told Baumann you knew he and I had been a couple and that you had feelings and would see to it you didn't let it interfere with duties?" She looked up and was shaking her head. "Why? What in the conversation made you even think you needed to mention personal things to him. Things you had no business sharing. And things you had no right to bring up?" She was about to cry again. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Ah. I see now. Just like a typical woman. Making the person who did no wrong the one with blame. I can see why you say that and yes I should have not mentioned it. To be honest I felt scared that he was coming back to take everything away from me. That is the truth. But I also would like to know why you wanted the intel meeting without me in the first place? What where you afraid of? I had to go to HIS office for a meeting."
[11:22 PM]
He shook his head. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
This time her voice did raise. "Typical woman? How DARE you... You just said why it's your fault." She set the glass down with enough force that the water splashed a bit onto the coffee table as she rose. "How would you feel if I came to you and said "Oh, I know you used to sleep with the Chief Engineer. But now I'm sleeping with her. And no worries, I'll make sure I don't let it affect my job!" How would you feel?" She had moved halfway across the room towards him. "You go to his office, probably because he asked you to, then you say I am blaming someone who did no wrong?" She shook her head. "And I am the CO ... that stands for COMMANDING OFFICER of this ship. If I want to know why Intel is on my ship BEFORE I bother to share it with you, that's MY prerogative. And you have NO right to question me." She was furious but was all screamed and cried out and could only glare at him. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Oui. Very true. Please calm down. But I never once said we were sleeping together and that only happened once. I do not know if you even think of yourself as my girlfriend. I told him that his time here as the XO and as your former love interest was over. That is all. Either you got it wrong for being upset or he is a horrible Intel person that cannot get his story straight. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
"Wait... you what? What kind of nerve do you have to tell him his time as my love interest is over? Is that what you think of me? That I merely run to the arms of my XO because of position and 'handiness'? Is that what you think of me? In one breath you say you don't know if I am your girlfriend, and in the next you tell me you have staked a claim on me and told him he was no longer needed....." She choked and clenched her fists. Turning away from him, she moved to the windows and slammed her hands on the frames with a scream of rage and pain. Her right hand cutting itself on the seam of the window and scratching her till blood showed. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
Jean frowned. "I never staked claim on you like some Sooner heading out west. I just told him that I cared for you is all. Plus I thought we did care for each other. He comes in all heroic and mysterious and acts like he is above us, You even! I was just letting him know what his place was on this ship and he was letting me know his. Just two dogs pissing on trees in a park. I meant no offense to you and I never even said we were together. "
[11:44 PM]
He watched her go to the window and hit it and cut herself. He just went into her bathroom and picked up the still damp rag she used earlier and brought it to her. He did not want to touch her just yet so he sat the ran on the window sill. "Here. Please. and Please try to think straight. I know I am trying my best right now." <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She ignored the cloth. "You didn't have to worry about his posturing, Millet. We three are more or less even standing on this ship. He can override my requests. I cannot order him around. And if it comes to the best for the ship or the Fleet," she turned to him, "I will be thrown to the wolves for that purpose. I am prepared for that. The benefits he brings us far outweigh the downsides. And he will never pursue me because he knows at any moment, he will have to lie to me to protect me. And his chivalry will not allow him to do that." She sighed and moved to the couch, the cloth still on the window.
Collapsing on the cushions, she shook her head and leaned back closing her eyes. Her bloody hand leaving its mark on her pants. "I just wanted someone to lean on... who wasn't afraid of my position, or status, or silliness. Someone who didn't want me as a conquest... " She fell silent as a tear fell down the edge of her temple. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He grabbed the cloth and moved over to her and sat down beside her. Grabbing her hand and wrapping the cloth around it and he held her hand to his chest. "I. I am that man Ari. I said it before and I'll say it again. " Using his free hand he wiped away the tear. <e>
May 23, 2020
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She rolled her head to the side and looked at him. "I do love him, Jean... I can't sit here and tell you I don't. But it's a love I messed up and now cannot have even if we both wanted it." She sat up, letting him still hold her hand. "I want you to know, you are 'not' a second choice, a runner up or a consolation prize. I care for you. I have since the first time you infuriated me in my office and made it up with eclairs and cream puffs." She laughed but it was tired. "But I cannot have you posturing in front of Baumann, please. He doesn't deserve that. Promise me." She half clutched the front of his shirt, wincing slightly at the pain. "I can't let you hurt him any more because of me." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I promise Madam Ari. I will be professional and I will strive to be a better person. You are right in the fact that he doesn't and didn't deserve my rudeness. I am glad that I am not second fiddle to him. I also understand your love for something like his. Just know that chivalry is actually from the French erked chiviloue which means mounted horseman. Knights back in the day followed a code that their lord wanted and if that code meant kill all the peasants then he would and would be chivalrous. Just letting you know that being chival doesn't make you nice, a hero or the best. It just means you follow and devote yourself to a set of rules is all. Now what do you want to do now?" He smiled at her. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
"Then it suits him. Because if his Commander tells him to do something you and I don't like... he has to do it. Just do not judge him harshly. He is a good man." She sighed as he asked what she wanted to do. "I don't even know what time it is..." She looked behind her to see if she could see the console of her desk from here. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
Still holding her hand he brought it up and kissed it. "Tis 9am Madam Ari. I will do my best and do not think that I'm not chival as well. I only ask that he does the same for me in return. It cannot be all about him dear. Would you like something to eat?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She nodded. "I don't think you have to worry about him. He does not posture or 'piss on trees'... he merely ignores. The more quiet he is to you and me, the better off we are, but the more pissed he is. I am guessing I won't hear from him till we leave orbit." She pulled her hand back and stood up. "Breakfast would be nice. I didn't realize. I don't remember much past lunch yesterday." She moved to the bathroom to rinse her hand off and bandage it. then change out of her uniform and into a casual pair of blue slacks and a crimson tunic style top with a crossover open back. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Very well." When she came back out he whistled a little. "You look nice. Do you want me to make you something here or go to the galley?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
Ari shook her head. "I don't want to go anywhere today. Please... I have someone else taking the bridge." She collapsed back on the couch in the corner and pulled one of the pillows to her. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Very well then. I will go get you some breakfast." He then went into the galley and brought back crepes, eggs, and toast and coffee <e>(edited)
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She watched him move about in the small alcove and come back with the plate. She thanked him and took a couple bites. "I don't know what to do, Jean.. you feel you have to protect me, and let him know you are doing it. And he has to let me know, and rub it in my face, that his only purpose here is to help me out as long as it aligns with his orders." She took another bite and set the plate beside her on the table. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I can see that. Will I will tri to not be a helicopter boyfriend, meaning to hover around you all the time in case you need something." <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
"I appreciate that, Jean... but sometimes you will have to hover. Because if you don't, you will never know I need something. I told you before. I've been alone far too long. i just assume I don't have to worry about my needs. Because everyone else's come first." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
" Oui. I can understand that. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She pulled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them and rested her forehead on her knees. "I'm so tired..." Her words would lead him to think it wasn't lack of sleep she was talking about. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Can imagine that you would be. Want to rest for awhile while I hold you?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She looked up at him and nodded. "Please...." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
He then laid on the couch and waited for her to cuddle up next to him and when she did he wrapped his arms around her and held her close to him. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She stretched out beside him, her face against his chest, her hands against his body and she sighed. "You deserve better, Jean..." she whispered. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I know I do. That's why I have you." He then kissed her forehead and held her tight against him and closed his eyes relishing the moment. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
Ari had departed the bridge around midshift at the beckoning of Intel Officer, Commander Baumann. She had not returned for the remainder of the shift and the Lt Commander was covering the bridge the next morning when the XO arrived. Lt Cmdr Hesterson nodded to the XO as he arrived. "Good morning Sir. All the rotation schedules are on your Comm and reports from third shift are there as well."
He was sitting in the command chair where Ari was originally scheduled this morning. One look at the schedule would show her off the schedule, completely, for the day.
Computer inquiry would discover she was in her quarters. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
Damn
[10:38 PM]
Sorry
[10:39 PM]
"Merci Commander. I will look at them at once."
[10:41 PM]
He then went into his office and noticed that the CO was off for the day, which was unusual. He wondered if the German had anything to do with that. He approved the work scheduales and told COmmander Hesterson he will be out for a few hours. Going to the CO's quarters he pressed the chime. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
There was no answer. And the lock was set. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He pressed the chime again and kept pressing it for five minutes before he put in his XO overide code.
[10:45 PM]
He opened her quarters door and looked around. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
Her quarters were dark. As he looked around, he would find her asleep on the floor beside her bed still in her uniform. Her face looked like she had been crying and there was a dried washcloth in her hand like she had fallen asleep holding it. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
e rushed over to her side and held her. "Ari! Captain! Are you alright? What happened?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She curled against him and murmured Wulf's name before opening her eyes and looking up. "Jean? What... what are you doing in my quarters?" She moved to slip from his arms and sit up on the bed. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He felt hurt that she didn't want to stay in his arms and it showed briefly on his face.
"What do you mean ,what am I doing in your quarters? Since I have been here you have done nothing but spend time either in your center chair or working on your project. I looked at your past attendance and have seen that you rarely miss a day. I got worried because Wulf was here and you immediately took a day off that was unscheduled. And how can you confuse my Sweet and silky French accent for his hard, German accent? Why did you call out his name? Does he have somethign to do with you crying?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She frowned and leaned over to pick up the wash cloth and took it into the bathroom. "I didn't call out his name," she snapped. "I think I'm perfectly capable of telling my you two apart." She came back out, looked like she had washed her face. "And as you said, I've been working and decided to take a day off. It shouldn't concern you if I am on the ship. Should it?" She moved into the living room and the glasses on the counter. Getting some water, she leaned on the counter. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He nodded his head slowly as he got up from the floor and followed her into the kitchen. "Oui. You did not call out his name but you did say it. And it does concern me. Like I said a while back we are a team and you need to realize that. You have been alone in more ways than one for a very long time and do not know either to seek help or take it when it comes." HE looked to see how many glasses were on counter and if there were any liquor in them. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
There was a pitcher of water and an unopened bottle of Whiskey along with 3 other glasses. "Well, I have no idea why I would say his name." She moved to sit on the couch, her leg curled under her. "And I sought help," she looked up at him and she was upset. "And you went and blew it all." She hadn't raised her voice. She just looked at him. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Me? I went and blew it all? How is this my fault now?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She looked down at her glass. She was tired. She hadn't slept and was exhausted both emotionally and physically. Her voice never got louder. "You told Baumann you knew he and I had been a couple and that you had feelings and would see to it you didn't let it interfere with duties?" She looked up and was shaking her head. "Why? What in the conversation made you even think you needed to mention personal things to him. Things you had no business sharing. And things you had no right to bring up?" She was about to cry again. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Ah. I see now. Just like a typical woman. Making the person who did no wrong the one with blame. I can see why you say that and yes I should have not mentioned it. To be honest I felt scared that he was coming back to take everything away from me. That is the truth. But I also would like to know why you wanted the intel meeting without me in the first place? What where you afraid of? I had to go to HIS office for a meeting."
[11:22 PM]
He shook his head. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
This time her voice did raise. "Typical woman? How DARE you... You just said why it's your fault." She set the glass down with enough force that the water splashed a bit onto the coffee table as she rose. "How would you feel if I came to you and said "Oh, I know you used to sleep with the Chief Engineer. But now I'm sleeping with her. And no worries, I'll make sure I don't let it affect my job!" How would you feel?" She had moved halfway across the room towards him. "You go to his office, probably because he asked you to, then you say I am blaming someone who did no wrong?" She shook her head. "And I am the CO ... that stands for COMMANDING OFFICER of this ship. If I want to know why Intel is on my ship BEFORE I bother to share it with you, that's MY prerogative. And you have NO right to question me." She was furious but was all screamed and cried out and could only glare at him. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
"Oui. Very true. Please calm down. But I never once said we were sleeping together and that only happened once. I do not know if you even think of yourself as my girlfriend. I told him that his time here as the XO and as your former love interest was over. That is all. Either you got it wrong for being upset or he is a horrible Intel person that cannot get his story straight. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
"Wait... you what? What kind of nerve do you have to tell him his time as my love interest is over? Is that what you think of me? That I merely run to the arms of my XO because of position and 'handiness'? Is that what you think of me? In one breath you say you don't know if I am your girlfriend, and in the next you tell me you have staked a claim on me and told him he was no longer needed....." She choked and clenched her fists. Turning away from him, she moved to the windows and slammed her hands on the frames with a scream of rage and pain. Her right hand cutting itself on the seam of the window and scratching her till blood showed. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
Jean frowned. "I never staked claim on you like some Sooner heading out west. I just told him that I cared for you is all. Plus I thought we did care for each other. He comes in all heroic and mysterious and acts like he is above us, You even! I was just letting him know what his place was on this ship and he was letting me know his. Just two dogs pissing on trees in a park. I meant no offense to you and I never even said we were together. "
[11:44 PM]
He watched her go to the window and hit it and cut herself. He just went into her bathroom and picked up the still damp rag she used earlier and brought it to her. He did not want to touch her just yet so he sat the ran on the window sill. "Here. Please. and Please try to think straight. I know I am trying my best right now." <e>
LlewelPendragon05/22/2020
She ignored the cloth. "You didn't have to worry about his posturing, Millet. We three are more or less even standing on this ship. He can override my requests. I cannot order him around. And if it comes to the best for the ship or the Fleet," she turned to him, "I will be thrown to the wolves for that purpose. I am prepared for that. The benefits he brings us far outweigh the downsides. And he will never pursue me because he knows at any moment, he will have to lie to me to protect me. And his chivalry will not allow him to do that." She sighed and moved to the couch, the cloth still on the window.
Collapsing on the cushions, she shook her head and leaned back closing her eyes. Her bloody hand leaving its mark on her pants. "I just wanted someone to lean on... who wasn't afraid of my position, or status, or silliness. Someone who didn't want me as a conquest... " She fell silent as a tear fell down the edge of her temple. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/22/2020
He grabbed the cloth and moved over to her and sat down beside her. Grabbing her hand and wrapping the cloth around it and he held her hand to his chest. "I. I am that man Ari. I said it before and I'll say it again. " Using his free hand he wiped away the tear. <e>
May 23, 2020
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She rolled her head to the side and looked at him. "I do love him, Jean... I can't sit here and tell you I don't. But it's a love I messed up and now cannot have even if we both wanted it." She sat up, letting him still hold her hand. "I want you to know, you are 'not' a second choice, a runner up or a consolation prize. I care for you. I have since the first time you infuriated me in my office and made it up with eclairs and cream puffs." She laughed but it was tired. "But I cannot have you posturing in front of Baumann, please. He doesn't deserve that. Promise me." She half clutched the front of his shirt, wincing slightly at the pain. "I can't let you hurt him any more because of me." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I promise Madam Ari. I will be professional and I will strive to be a better person. You are right in the fact that he doesn't and didn't deserve my rudeness. I am glad that I am not second fiddle to him. I also understand your love for something like his. Just know that chivalry is actually from the French erked chiviloue which means mounted horseman. Knights back in the day followed a code that their lord wanted and if that code meant kill all the peasants then he would and would be chivalrous. Just letting you know that being chival doesn't make you nice, a hero or the best. It just means you follow and devote yourself to a set of rules is all. Now what do you want to do now?" He smiled at her. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
"Then it suits him. Because if his Commander tells him to do something you and I don't like... he has to do it. Just do not judge him harshly. He is a good man." She sighed as he asked what she wanted to do. "I don't even know what time it is..." She looked behind her to see if she could see the console of her desk from here. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
Still holding her hand he brought it up and kissed it. "Tis 9am Madam Ari. I will do my best and do not think that I'm not chival as well. I only ask that he does the same for me in return. It cannot be all about him dear. Would you like something to eat?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She nodded. "I don't think you have to worry about him. He does not posture or 'piss on trees'... he merely ignores. The more quiet he is to you and me, the better off we are, but the more pissed he is. I am guessing I won't hear from him till we leave orbit." She pulled her hand back and stood up. "Breakfast would be nice. I didn't realize. I don't remember much past lunch yesterday." She moved to the bathroom to rinse her hand off and bandage it. then change out of her uniform and into a casual pair of blue slacks and a crimson tunic style top with a crossover open back. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Very well." When she came back out he whistled a little. "You look nice. Do you want me to make you something here or go to the galley?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
Ari shook her head. "I don't want to go anywhere today. Please... I have someone else taking the bridge." She collapsed back on the couch in the corner and pulled one of the pillows to her. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Very well then. I will go get you some breakfast." He then went into the galley and brought back crepes, eggs, and toast and coffee <e>(edited)
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She watched him move about in the small alcove and come back with the plate. She thanked him and took a couple bites. "I don't know what to do, Jean.. you feel you have to protect me, and let him know you are doing it. And he has to let me know, and rub it in my face, that his only purpose here is to help me out as long as it aligns with his orders." She took another bite and set the plate beside her on the table. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I can see that. Will I will tri to not be a helicopter boyfriend, meaning to hover around you all the time in case you need something." <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
"I appreciate that, Jean... but sometimes you will have to hover. Because if you don't, you will never know I need something. I told you before. I've been alone far too long. i just assume I don't have to worry about my needs. Because everyone else's come first." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
" Oui. I can understand that. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She pulled her knees up and wrapped her arms around them and rested her forehead on her knees. "I'm so tired..." Her words would lead him to think it wasn't lack of sleep she was talking about. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"Can imagine that you would be. Want to rest for awhile while I hold you?" <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She looked up at him and nodded. "Please...." <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
He then laid on the couch and waited for her to cuddle up next to him and when she did he wrapped his arms around her and held her close to him. <e>
LlewelPendragon05/23/2020
She stretched out beside him, her face against his chest, her hands against his body and she sighed. "You deserve better, Jean..." she whispered. <e>
CaptainFalcon05/23/2020
"I know I do. That's why I have you." He then kissed her forehead and held her tight against him and closed his eyes relishing the moment. <e>