EXETERRPG: (1 - 1215, 1225) FO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken and 9D Manager Caity DuBois

[Mark Howard]

Mission: Auld Lang Syne

Day:01

Stardate: 2445.12.28



(USS Exeter- by DuBois personal quarters - FO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken and 9D
Manager Caity DuBois- 12:15)

Ailynn knew she was late. She strode down the corridor wearing her beach
clothes, a new bikini covered by a pair of short shorts, her top covered by
a sleeveless crop top, and her favourite pair of vintage look rock chick
sunglasses on her head. Her long legs, now bare, carried her down the
corridor at a good pace.

Over her shoulder she carried a beach bag with a few things stuffed in,
she'd had a few things sent ahead. Feeling rather guilty, she was also
really excited, she'd given Caity very little detail, only instructions to
pack for a few days.

She reached Caity’s door and hit the chime.

Picking up her bag, Caoty walked out of her bedroom and dumped it on the
table. Not knowing exactly what Ailynn had planned, she had packed
something for pretty much every eventually barring snow.

Dressed in a light cotton dress, she looked around her living area and made
sure she had everything. Hearing he door chime, a smile crept over her
face, "Enter."

"Hey baby, its me I'm so sorry I'm late."

"Get yourself in here, late woman."

The door opened, and Ailynn held her arms open wide a huge grin on her
face. "Ta-da! Will I do? Good enough for you to be seen with?"

Caity loomed at her, her breath caught in her throat as she nodded, "oh
yes. I hope I meet your approval?"

Ailynn wrapped her arms around Caity and kissed her. "You look amazing."
She sighed happily. "I have so much to tell you, but first I've been kind
of naughty. I haven't told you anything. Have I?"

"What have you done, missy?" Caity asked, her hands on her hips.

"Did you see the pictures that I sent you of the resort?" She asked subtly.

"Yeah…. Where is this going?"

She held Caity’s hands and smiled gently. "I've booked us one of the
executive beachfront cabins. Sunsets, private pool, you name it."

"Oh you did, did you?" Caity grinned and kissed her cheek, "So whilst you
get to go have fun at that conference, I'm to be the little woman at home
preparing food am I?" She winked.

Ailynn blushed and laughed. "I'm gone for 4 one hour sessions about
archaeology." She rubbed Caity’s nose with her own, "there's a couple of
bars just a short walk away. You won't miss me."

Caity smiled softly, "I won't know what to do with myself. Who knows what
mischief I will get up to?:

"I hope that's okay, I want to make up for the last few weeks. Besides,
there's something I need to share with you. Shall we?" She held out her
hand to walk with Caity toward the transporter.

Taking her hand, Caity looked at her. "Sharing… that sounds both nice and
slightly ominous. But there is nothing that you need to make up for. What
happens out of your control. "

"Lets get to the surface and find a glass of something, we can chat and
then have a late lunch?"

"Sounds perfect." Caity replied, as they walked towards the transporter
room. "Although I do have a slight confession. Rather more an admission
than anything else."

"Oh?" Ailynn asked, puzzled.

As they walked into the transporter room, Caity looked at Ailynn and
sighed,  "You are going to hate me for this one. Either that or think that
I am a bit on the crazy side."

Ailynn nodded to the transporter chief. "To the coordinates set for me
please.

"I wouldn't think you were crazy…" she looked at Caity. "Well a bit, but
lovely crazy."

(Risa - Suraya Bay Resort, Cabin - FO Cmdr Ailynn Bracken and 9D Manager
Caity DuBois- 12:25)

"I must be to take you on. " She replied with a wink as room changed and
the warmth of the Risa sun began to hit her skin. Taking a deep lungful of
air, she sighed,

"Okay, you really want to know my deep secret?"

Ailynn nodded, finding herself suddenly on edge. "Yes?" She answered shyly
and quietly.

'

Caity looked at her, "I am a chronic overpacker."

"Okaaay?"

"I'm not kidding. I think I have an outfit here for every occasion barring
Major snow expeditions."

Ailynn smiled and pulled her close to her side as they walked toward the
cabin. "We're here for like...a week, how much stuff did you bring?"

"This is one bag… of a few." She grinned. "I have two others in my
quarters. But hey! At least I come prepared. You never know if you might
get invited to a high society dinner and need a little black dress."

Ailynn smiled and laughed gently, "crazy chick. This is us, what do you
think?" The 'cabin' was the epitome of brochure perfection, a large private
deck overlooking the sea.

Caity looked at the cabin and her eyes grew wide. "This… just for us? I…
you can't be serious… " she stopped and looked at Ailynn, "What did you
break?"

"Pardon me?"

"Sorry, my uncle always bought my aunt flowers when he broke something or
treated her when he broke something big."

"Sensible chap " She agreed. "Nothing is broken." She stood behind her and
wrapped her arms around Caity’s waist.

Leaning her head back onto her, Caity sighed happily. "So does this mean we
get our own cabana boy to serve us too?"

"Hmm. Well you said you had everything so I figured you had the uniform?"
She giggled teasing.

"Maybe I do?" She giggled. "Maybe that's for another night."

Ailynn smiled. "Daftie." She sighed happily. "Drink?"

"Most definitely." Caity replied as she set her bag down. " So tell me,
does this place come with all the features or am I going to have to break
out my camping and wild living experience?"

"All the features are upstairs. It is crazy beautiful." She opened a bottle
of sparkling white, and poured them both a glass, handing Caity’s to her.

Taking the glass, Caity took a sip and smiled.

"Yeah...so before we get settled and snuggly I need to talk to you.
Seriously I mean." Her manner switched from her playful to her serious side.

"And here it is. What's the big thing?"

"Trip spoke to me. You know I told you there's two more Exeter class ships
launched?"

Caity nodded and then tilted her head, "Wait…. hold up…. Am I getting
promoted?" She replied with a grin. "Sorry, am in holiday mood. Go on."

Ailynn sighed. "That's the thing. I've had the offer of the Captaincy of
the USS Hood."

"Kind of guessed it was you." Caity replied, her tone now more serious as
she sat down. "You don't know what to do, do you?"

Ailynn shook her head. "No." She sat down next to Caity. "I have got
absolutely no bloody idea, and that scares me."

"Hey, change doesn't need to be scary. We all go through it. But I can
understand what you mean. You don't know what path to take… can I ask a
question?"

"Baby, you don't need to ask permission. You're my girlfriend not my
yeoman."

"Speaking of him, you did give that poor guy some time off right?"

She nodded. "I made him promise no more rabbit cups."

"Okay, I know some about bajor and the religion there. Not as much as I
should… have you asked the prophets for guidance?"

She shook her head. "I haven't had chance. Only found out about it an hour
ago."

"Then,  maybe you should. If you are asking me what to do… that's another
story. "

Ailynn nodded, and leaned on Caity’s shoulder, then looked up at her
smiling. "I'm so happy that you're so centred. You keep me grounded you
know."

"Oh I can be crazy. You don't think I can?"

Ailynn smiled a gentle laugh. "That wasn't a challenge." She sat back in
the sofa slightly and sighed happily. Running her fingers gently down
Caity’s spine.

Shivering slightly at her touch, Caity turned to face her, "Play fair,
missus."

"What do you want to do? Walk the beach? Get food? You have me until about
quarter to 5."

"Oh well I am honoured. Beach it is. I didn’t squeeze myself into a bikini
for no reason. "

"Lets go paddle then, I'd like to get some sun. There was a little beach
bar that way too." Ailynn said happily, pulling off her t-shirt and shorts.

"Stripping infront of me already? This trip had taken a turn." Caity
smiled.

Ailynn blushed at the remark, a gentle, happy  smile on her face. "I was
talking about you to grannie, you know, dad's mum. I was worried
about...about my job and committing to you when I could be dead tomorrow
you know?"


"You told your family about me?"

"Of course." Ailynn shrugged. I told her that I worry that you'll get that
call. She said that it wasn't my thing to worry about, but your choice to
make." Ailynn held out her hand and slipped her arm around Caity’s waist.

"Wise woman that Granny of yours." Caity responded.

"So...Nice surprise? Are you happy?" Ailynn asked gently, her manner
suddenly shy.

"I could be anywhere. Doesn't matter. I got clothes for any occasion." She
replied with a grin, taking her hands in her own. "Not just that but, I got
a good view right here." She continued, looking into Ailynn’s eyes.

"Flatterer." Ailynn replied quietly, her heart skipping. She leant forward
and kissed Caity’s cheek, then whispered nervously in her ear, unsure how
the words would sound.

"I love you."

Sighing happily,  Caity smiled, "I love you."

The door closed behind them as they walked happily toward the gentle surf.

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