What Are You Offering
Posted on Tue Mar 3rd, 2020 @ 2:24am by
Edited on on Tue Mar 3rd, 2020 @ 2:26am
545 words; about a 3 minute read
Mission:
Episode 9 - Empok's End
Location: Corridors of Tianlong
Timeline: MD001 1945 hrs
Nassie was still in control, but was feeling a little tipsy. Just enough to get the edge off. She wanted to get away from the group, and away from Elloma. She was ready to cope the rest of the night, in her temporary quarters. She needed time to sulk this all in. As she walked out the lounge, she heard a voice call out.
“Hey wait up,” Talas called out, heading towards her. “Where are you headed?”
"Seeing how I have no where to go, not sure." Nassie said, in a lost and confused voice. For the moment, she was going to walk around. Then head to her quarters.
“Mind if I keep you company?” Talas asked her. “I wasn’t in the mood to be there anymore but I find I don’t want to be alone either.”
"Aren't you suppose to be keeping Parat company?" Nassie asked, wondering why he left her.
“She has your sister and Jack,” Talas returned. “They don’t need me and I wanted to make sure you’re okay. We have been through a lot.”
"I'm fine, and go back to the group. I'll be okay." Nassie said, not really liking the fact, he left the group to chase down a drunk girl. She assumed, he wanted sex.
“After what we have been through together,” Talas replied seriously. “I like to think we are friends at least and I know you have to be hurting, that was your home. I hate the thought of you being alone.”
"I have been alone a long time, I dont mind it." Nassie suggested to him. She did not need a hero to sweep her off her feet.
“I sense that about you,” Talas said quietly. “But everyone needs someone, even you. Here I am, A new found friend who wants to be there.”
"Then go back to her, before its to late, I am going to drink off this buzz. Good night Talas." Nassie said, not liking his hidden motives. She assumed he wanted sex, and she was not going to comply with that request.
Talas frowned. “What is it Nassie? You can’t accept friendship? That is what I am offering you. I don’t want to go back there.”
"Let's talk tomorrow, when I am sober. If you are interested then. We can talk." Nassie said, as she smacked him gently on the chest, then continued to walk away.
“Agreed,” Talas said as he followed her. “I am just going to make certain you get home okay and no need to argue I am not going away.”
"Don't annoy me Talas." Nassie said, not liking his aggressive nature. She was not really fond of it. She thought he was cute, but she did not need a hero.
“It is not my intent to annoy you,” Talas replied. “I was simply concerned for you. I will see you later.” He said quietly.”
"Come by tomorrow, 1800 hours. Quad Barracks 24 alpha." Nassie said, as she watched him start walking by.
A Joint Post By:
Ensign Nassie Essu
Operations Officer, Empok Nor
Ensign Talas Ruhrie
Communications Specialist, Empok Nor
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