When We Dance
Posted on Tue Nov 7th, 2023 @ 6:51pm by Lieutenant Ja'sol H'ros & Captain Edmund Merrick
Edited on on Tue Nov 7th, 2023 @ 8:07pm
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Episode 14 - The Poseidon Adventure
Location: Poseidon Station - Various
Timeline: MD010 2000 hrs
It was sometime after the tea party, and having taken care of the station business, Cara was on her way to dance lessons or to even just go dancing. She was still wearing her red dress which looked rather good on her, it made her feel rather vibrant and alive. The skirt of her red dress rustled around her knees, swirling just a small bit. She smiled at those who she met, and gave a little bit of a wave. One of those who she had passed by gave her pause. Cara did a graceful pivot, to where she was now facing the man whom she had sensed, strongly sensed. She had been around this person before, only briefly but it wasn't something that she was going to forget.
"Lieutenant Ja'sol H'ros , is that you?" Cara taking in the outfit he was wearing.
" It is indeed Mon Cherie. " He said as he flashed a smile at her. He was dressed in a white long sleeve shirt with golden cufflinks and a bolo tie. An open black leather vest, A red sash tied around his waist and black silk pants with dress shoes. He took her hand and kissed it gently. " I was just on my way to the club to see what type of entertainment I could find for the evening. But evenings are always better when you can spend it with someone you know. Would you care to join me? "
Cara could feel her cheeks warm up, the hue of them an attractive dark pink, when he kissed her hand. "I would be delighted, Ja'sol. I was just on my way to go find someplace to dance." Moving her fingers to intertwine with his. "Shall we dance?"
" Would you like to get something to eat before going to the club first or perhaps afterwards? " He asked her. " Lady's choice of course. " He stated with a smile. " And where would you like to go this evening for dancing? There are several smaller clubs not as nice or brightly lit if your looking to get away from the crowd. But of course as anyone in the quadrant knows, The place to be seen is at the Elysian Dreams. And it would be a crime for you not to show off that lovely outfit of yours. "
"Oh but there are probably other places that one can be seen. One of them is the Elements which is a night club I've not been there before, and neither have I been to the Elysian Dreams. However I didn't know there was a place to dance there, the Elysian Dreams. Ironic isn't it? I don't know much about the station's places of business too well do I. As in I've not visited them." A brief moment of thought then Cara smiled. "Yes, lets go and you can be my guide there, and dinner sounds wonderful."
" If you'd like dinner first, then I shall follow your recommendation as of where to eat, as you would have better knowledge of the eating establishments here upon the station. "
"Does the Elysian Dreams have an area for dinner?" Cara pulling out her padd to check on that and gave a smile. "Ah it does have a place we can dine in. Then lets get dinner there and then do some dancing. I do need to check on how the business is doing since the bombing."
" The closest thing we've had to a bombing on the Pioneer was the last security party after the away mission and planetary assault from a dozen federation ships and help restore control to the government. It was a hard fought battle, But in the end we prevailed. It took a day and a half to two days before most of my security team were functional after that blow out bender. " Ja'sol nodded to Cara as he spoke. " If I do recall correctly that there is a dining area there, so we will avail ourselves to that and do as you suggested. "
"That sounds like a lovely plan. Shall we?" as they headed for the turbo-lift. As it made its way down to level 70, Cara asked. "have you been having a decent time on your shore leave?" Having not stopped holding Ja'sol's hand.
Ja'sol smiled once again. " I have been having a good time aboard this lovely station of yours. I have even done some shopping for Alejandro and got him some new cat toys. " He said as he chuckled. " Oh and I briefly met your security chief here for the station and by the gods that man is huge. I take it that you don't have to many problems around here with him on duty do you? It looks like he would eat any trouble maker that dared disturb the peace on the station. "
Ja'sol looked up and saw the line in front of the club and saw the bouncers checking ID's of all the patrons prior to entering. " Well I guess we should get into line with everyone else. But at least I have good company to talk with while we wait. " He said with a grin.
"K'doc is quite the security chief, and yes I haven't seen much trouble with him being chief of security. His cousin and I are very good friends. And having a Valadorn in charge of Security, yes things are tighter but it is necessary." Cara replied.
As the line moved, Cara noticed the tall klingon woman Khylara as being one of the bouncers in charge. "That lady is K'doc's intended. I think they are perfect for each other. I noticed them together at the wedding of Colonel Patton and Aer. It was a lovely wedding."
Ja'sol looked at Khylara for a moment before looking back at Cara. " So that's his intended? Dang, they grow them tall in the empire don't they? Can you imagine what their children would look like? Only a fool would go out of they're way to piss off a house like that, But gods know there are a lot of fools in the universe. " He had his Starfleet ID card ready when they got to the front of the line and presented it to her. " I hear you have some dining available, what would you recommend? " He asked her.
Khylara took a good long look at Ja'sol then laughed. "I know you have been here before. You had the steak rare with the potatoes on the side. Though I can recommend eating at the Live Gagh, that is a good place to eat, as it is fresh. However you are already here, with someone, I recommend taking in the dining room and enjoy their food as it is good as well. Also, you may go inside. Both of your ids have passed muster." Khylara giving a toothy grin. She also keyed in a com, "Boss we've got a VIP and one guest" as Cara and Ja'sol stepped past her.
Cara turned towards Ja'sol giving a wry smile when she heard Khylara contact the boss. "Shall we?" just then a masculine sounding voice could be heard, with Chientaka sailing through the throng.
"Ah Miss Letsul, welcome to my humble business and good to see you Mister H'ros. If you both will come with me, I can take you to a good table for you to dine. Would you both like to be able to see the stage and my quality dancers? Or have some privacy." Chientaka her eyes glancing towards the two. She knew that Ja'sol was from the USS Pioneer and was the Chief of Security.
Cara turned to look towards Ja'sol. "What would you like?"
Ja'sol mused a brief moment. " Then how about we enjoy our meal quietly and then head for the dance floor? We'll be in the midst of the lights and the action soon enough. " He said. What would you like to order? " He asked Cara. He then turned his attention back to Chientaka briefly. " And we'd also like a bottle of wine, We'll decide what type after we order our food. That and it is a pleasure to see you once again Mistress Chientaka, Your hospitality and service have never failed to please your guest yet, nor do I expect it to. " He said warmly.
A brief smile from the lady Lurian, and Chientaka with a dramatic flourish, "Here you go a private booth with a curtain to close for you to enjoy your meal in quiet." Having stopped to where VIP's can enjoy a meal.
"Maria will be your waitress." motioning towards the dark haired woman clad in a tasteful toga. She approached, smiling somewhat shyly. "What can I get for you tonight?"
Cara stated, "A rare steak with sauteed mushrooms a side salad, with honey vingarette. Mashed potatoes and gravy and for dessert, a slice of triple berry pie and a scoop of french vanilla ice cream on top." she in turn looked towards Ja'sol, wondering what he would order.
Ja'sol nodded in agreement with what Cara had just ordered. " Steak rare with sauteed mushrooms sounds good, But I'll have a twice baked patato with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives, A side of cold buckwheat soba noodles with dipping sauce and I'll have the same for dessert with the berry pie as well. And I think a bottle of Merlot will be well suited with the steaks. Is that acceptable to you Cara? Or would you prefer something else? "
"Merlot sounds lovely, I won't turn down a good year." Cara looking at Chientaka and Maria.
"Oh yes, the wine is top of the line." Chientaka was quick to confirm. "And I do not speak idly about that."
" Nor did I think you ever would speak idly about something that would make your guest pleased. " Stated Ja'sol. " The service, Product and entertainment have always been top notch here Mistress Chientaka, and as long as your running this establishment it always will be. Of that I am certain. " He stated in a matter of fact tone.
He turned to Cara. " Some of the finest food to be had on the station, a magical night of dancing and entertainment and a lovely companion to share it with. This will be a night that I shall not ever forget. "
"I am glad that you think of my place this way." Chientaka replied, "I shall leave you both to enjoy your dinner and the dancing." another small smile , and a pleased expression in the Lurian's eyes.
Maria also took herself away to put in the order and bring the wine and glasses back.
"So Ja'sol, you are rather enticing, and I am looking forward to doing a bit of dancing with you. I can see the natural grace in your movements." Cara smiled, running her hand along his arm, feeling the well toned muscles there.
" Well I'm not the only one who has a natural grace here this evening." Stated Ja'sol. "Your arms and legs are very well toned as an experienced dancer would have. So I can tell that you an I will match each other quite well on the dance floor. I also do some working out in the Gym as well. I would be a poor excuse of a chief security if I didn't keep myself physically fit, That and it would be a bad example to those who work under me as well. "
Cara lowered her eyes, her luxuriant lashes gently brushing against her upper cheeks. feeling warmth in her cheeks, he was rather good with the flattery and it wasn't anything idle. Good heavens, the man can certainly turn a woman's head with his words. Her eyes lifted to where she was looking back into his. "I am looking forward to seeing what we can do upon the dance floor." moving her hand back down from his arm and to the table.
Ja'sol gently caressed her hand as she placed it back on the table and then lifted her hand up and kissed her hand softly before putting it back on the table and covering her hand with his for several moments before removing it. " I also am looking forward to dancing with such a talented partner, I'd be willing to bet that you use dancing as a body toning exercise since it works all the muscle groups of the body and is a lot of fun as well. "
"And you would win a prize there, Ja'sol." Cara with a sultry wink. " Yes I love dancing, and it does keep me toned and also in good health both physically and mentally. A good stress reliever." she contemplated the man feeling his interest in her and she was thinking that he was interested in her as well the way he was looking at her, and then there was the way she was looking at him. "Tell me something about your people, I've not met anyone like you before, and I most certainly would have remembered."
" You want to know about the Eldorian people? Alright, I don't mind talking about my people. " Ja'sol intertwined his fingers together and placed than on his chest, his eyes closed as a slight smile flittered across his face.
" Let's see, where to begin? " He asked to himself. " We were once a subject race of the Romulan Star Empire. Over the decades we gained they're trust and they believed us to be loyal toadies and servants. Our
scientist were even trusted enough to help build and design their warp engines, until they discovered that the ones we built using their design were better and more advanced and somehow they never got those upgrades. Go figure. " He stated with a grin.
My people live on a planet that is tropical and in a few portions sub tropical. We're a simple people who enjoy the simple pleasures in life and live in harmony with nature. In the northern hemisphere there are thousands of islands dotting the ocean, And near to the larger ones where we grow crops and raise animals or hold our celebrations, Our spired cities rise up from the ocean floor to several hundred meters above the surface of the waters. We also tend to shun negative emotions in others, as it tends to bring down the mood of others around us. All Eldorians are empaths and we know others of our kind when we meet them. We feel like a gentle wave lapping at the shoreline when we meet other Eldorians or other empaths. It is a pleasant feeling and when we have enough people giving off a collective vibe, then we tend to have a spontaneous party and generally enjoy life. The people in the southern hemisphere are generally the same with the exception that I would compare their land masses to be more about the same as south america on earth, with much larger land masses and jungles. "
"I felt the emanations when I passed by. I couldn't help but follow it to you." Cara purred, "I can scarcely wait to dance with you. " Cara caught a glimpse of the server coming their way, bearing their dinner items.
Maria set the food and drink on the table along with the full bottle. "compliments of Chientaka. She says to enjoy the meal, it has already been payed for including dessert."
Cara was astounded at this, she was perfectly willing to pay for the meal, but Maria shook her head. "No, Chientaka insists." nodding towards the Lurian who held up a drink in her hand in a toast.
Ja'sol was pleasantly surprised by the generosity shown by the club owner. He watched her raise a glass towards their table and lifted his wine glass in a return salute and gave a slight bow with a warm genuine smile to her. " Maria would you please convey our gratitude and thanks for Lady Chientaka's for her generosity and kindness. " As Maria walked away from the table Ja'sol spoke softly to Cara. " Just because she won't let us pay the bill, doesn't mean we can't leave a helluva tip for our server. " He said grinning. He opened the bottle of Merlot and sniffed the cork and then poured Cara some more of the wine to refresh her glass and then poured some more for himself. Ja'sol raised his wine glass towards Cara. " A toast to Good food, Good times and the most beautiful lady upon the station whose dazzling smile and sparkling eyes put the stars to shame. " He took a sip of the wine. " I approve of the wine and I think we'll have a wonderful evening together. " He stated warmly.
"Flatterer." Cara responded with a laugh "Thank you. And I agree we should have a wonderful evening together. I say lets leave a huge tip for her as she will be rather surprised at that." taking a sip of the wine and found it delightful. Lowering the glass, she commented. "To a rather enticing man, who gives out promises of an eventful night. I can feel the sparks just coming out from you, making you just dazzling and radiantly handsome. Let us eat and dance the night away." lifting her glass towards Ja'sol in a toast and then taking another sip of the merlot before starting her meal. The steak was done to perfection, she giving out a sigh of delight.
They chatted and enjoyed their meal together, The food was prepared flawlessly and showed the craft and skill of the chef that worked in the kitchen. They left a large tip for the server and then headed out of the dining area. Ja'sol took Cara by the hand and led her out onto the dance floor. Ja'sol stopped a moment and listened to the beat and tempo of the music and thought that a modern freestyle of dance suited the tempo and started getting into the groove and began dancing with Cara.
Cara tapped into the music and the emotions that were in it, she and Ja'sol interweaving their dance styles connecting on a highly empathic level, their movements synchronizing as if they had danced together before. Cara could feel eyes upon her and Ja'sol dancing it was becoming quite the emotional high. His hand caressing her side, then held her waist as she leaned lithely backwards, her hand brushing the floor, Ja'sol pulling her back upright, putting her into a spin, the music having a seductive latin beat to it.
Her cheeks were flushed with color, her eyes sparkling with enjoyment. The music changed to the passionate nature of the tango, Cara was delighted to know that Ja'sol was very familiar with the dance. They glided across the floor, which the other dancers had stepped away from, clearing the floor. A spotlight lit up the two dancers. When the dance came to an end, Ja'sol bent Cara into a lower dip position, her gaze locking with his, a smile rather evident.. Ja'sol lowered his lips to hers, Cara's arms wrapping around him.
When Ja'sol brought her gracefully up from the dip position, and the music came to an end, there was a great amount of applause. Cara chuckled softly, then said, "Shall we take this elsewhere?" running her hand along his jawline and then kissing him once more.
" I would be delighted to take this to a different venue. " Stated Ja'sol with a warm smile. " Shall we? " As he took her hand and they walked out of the club together.
A Joint Post By
Commander Cara Letsul
Poseidon Operations Command, Poseidon Station
Lieutenant Ja'sol H'ros
Chief Security/Tactical Officer, USS Pioneer
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