ILLUMINARRPG: Illuminarrpg: (4- 1854) Aft Lounge Manager Diane Chamberlain and CSO Lt Jayton Alyl

[Al Muir]

Mission: A Cure Delayed

Day: 4

Stardate: 2445.10.28


(USS Illuminar - Deck 11 - Rec Room -– Aft Lounge Manager- Diane Chamberlain and CSO Lieutenant (jg) Jaton Alyl- 1854)


Diane could hear the steps coming up behind her.  She did not recognize the gait so she knew it wasn’t Dieter trying to catch up to her.  Not that she would have expected that.  She looked over to see Lt. Jaton Alyl, whom she had just met pull up beside her.  She stopped and looked at the Trill who clearly wanted to talk with her.


“So what’s the story between you and Dieter?” he asked.


His question seemed one of desperation, which didn’t bode well as conversations usually go.  Diane didn’t really know Alyl.  He was not, what she would call, a “Rec Room” kind of a guy.  She can’t remember ever seeing him in there.  He looked… very serious, very studious.  He probably knew what he was talking about all the time, and didn’t usually talk about things he didn’t understand.


She looked at him quizzically, “Lieutenant?  I really don’t know what you mean?  What’s the story?  There’s no story.  And if you excuse me for saying so, it’s really none of your damn business.  What’s it to you?"


“Well,” Jaton said hesitantly, picking up on a little bit of hostility in her voice, “Dieter and I have recently become involved and I’d like to know what I’m getting into, if you don’t mind my curiosity.”


Diane stopped in her tracks and looked at the Trill officer with a questioning eye.


“Involved?  I’m assuming you mean… involved physically?”  Suddenly she laughed.  “I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be rude.  Just, the thought of Dieter Gregory actually being involved, emotionally is kind of funny to me.  Don’t get me wrong, Dieter is a very nice guy.  He is kind and loving and… well… to be honest he is not a selfish lover, in my experience,  But he he always manages to keep an emotional distance.”


She shrugged her shoulders and added  “As for my “story”, Dieter and I have had some fun.  Nothing more.  Would I like more?  I don’t know.  For me things are good the way they are.  If it works don’t fix it.”


She started walking again, “Look Lieutenant, you seem to be a genuinely nice person.  Can I give you a word of advice.  I’ve been in the entertainment field for a long time and I have seen a lot of types.  Dieter likes to have his fun.  But it’s always no strings attached.  If you are having thoughts of tying him down… well I wish you luck.  Let me ask you a question.  What do you want from Dieter Gregory?”


“Well that’s what we were talking about just now. I’m not looking for anything in particular from Dieter. I just like him and enjoy his company.” He sighed. “I’m sorry, I’m new at this. Before now I’ve only been in monogamous and committed relationships so this is new territory for me. I suppose I’m just a bit uneasy at the moment. And any insight would be helpful. I’m sure as time goes on I’ll be more at ease with the arrangement. But like I said I’m new and I’m not sure how exactly to act. And now I’m rambling and don’t know if I’m making any sense.”


Diane chuckled and shook her head.  It had been a long time since she’d seen a true newbie to the world of frivolous relationships.  His naivety was kind of cute, perhaps even endearing.  It wasn’t that Diane was a woman of loose morals.  She was, in fact, a very discerning dater.  However, she had seen her fair share of relationships, good and bad.  She’d been through several herself.


“Listen,” she said, “if you are serious about Dieter don’t chase after him.  Don’t smother him.  That will only chase him away.  If you care for him, you have to care for him as he is, and accept that he is far from monogamous himself as you are close to it.  You have a choice.  You can be open to who he is, or you can move on.  Now that doesn’t mean you should leap into the depths of perversions or  lechery,  however, you can dip your toe in the pool of what lays beyond your experience.  But the bottom line is, you have to be true to who you are.”


Jaton nodded. “I see. Well I suppose I did the whole monogamy thing and was heading towards marriage before life got in the way.”


Diane smiled, “Life has a way of doing that.  What part of life got in your way of your monogamous bliss?”


“Long story. I’ll tell you later. In any case, maybe it’s time to try something new. And after all, it may be fun.” Jaton gave her a smile. “What about you? I assume you’re the same?”


“Let’s just say that I was in business with someone that fell for, and he… did not live up to the expectation or promise that he had made.  Let’s just say that everybody knew his name and what it stood for and I almost got arrested for his actions.”


She turned and put a hand on Allyl’s shoulder, “Look, if you’re interested in putting your toe in the pool come to the Rec Room tonight.  Drink a little, play darts a little, and see what happens.  You said it yourself, you need to have some fun.”


Then she reached up and stroked his neck spots, “Besides, you’re kind of cute.  It might be interesting to see how far these spots go.”


Jaton paused for a moment. He was still getting used to the idea of multiple partners, so this seemed a bit sudden. But if he was going to stick his toe in, he might as well do it now. He cupped Diane’s hand, caressing it softly. “Play your cards right, and you might just find out,” he murmured flirtatiously.


Diane laughed coquettishly, and stepped away, “Now that’s the spirit.  I will see you tonight.  I hope your dart game is up to par… and that you can hold your liquor.”


With that the door to the turbolift opened and Diane stepped inside.  “See you soon new kid in the pool.”  She winked and blew him a kiss as the door closed.


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