Crew Quarters

[Ens. Jane Suder]

She had to listen to David he was a part of her in more ways than one her gaze went blank for a moment and she almost joined Ejuil down there but caught herself before she smiled at him seeing him rise to his feet again. “You need to see Dan’lia in sickbay if you hit your head Ejiul just to see if there is injury there. You know your health means a lot to Jemma and to Lon. So take care of yourself for their sake and get checked out before you go lay down.”

Feeling David right behind her physically as she spoke gave her strength to speak to Ejiul like she did but then he went to go talk to Jemma about her recent act and so she was left alone with Ejiul and that scared her. Her training kicked in and she started to panic as she felt her mind start to struggle against herself. She was having problems breathing and couldn’t talk so she just stood there waiting for something to give.

[Lt David Suder]

He went and corrected Jemma for her actions and put Lon back to bet since he got his little tummy full. Just as he layed him down, he got the empathic end of what he presumed to be a panic attack. What caused that to happen? Quickly donning a robe, he practically sprinted back out to check on his wife "Jane, Imzadi? What's going on, are you alright?" He asked, aware that Ejiul stood only a couple feet away

[erei'Arrain Ejiul tr'Pardek]

He looked a Jane "I will" he then noticed she was having problems breathing and couldn’t talk, He put a hand on her shoulder and in a neutral voice "We are not like your training says, I would never hurt au" he says

He sees David walk up and ask if she was ok "Au are my friend au never need to fear being alone with me" a smile crosses his lips, he spoke and acted more like a Federation officer, as he didn't want to scare her more

He looked at David "Jolan'tru" he said nothing about Jane, he let her tell David, Ejuil tried to hide it, but her fear of him hurt him and it showed ever so slightly in his eyes

[Ens. Jane Suder]

Hearing David’s voice snapped her out of it and she breathed again wrapping her arms around Ejiul she spoke to him quickly in standard, “Don’t ever do that again…make me worry about you like that. You’re like a brother to me and I don’t like seeing you get hurt.” With that she then kissed him on the forehead before speaking to her love her mind was guarded but lightly as she spoke to him smiling a bit, “I’m fine love. Always am with you around. Just had a bit of a flash is all and it scared me. Probably was stress induced, and I’ll be ok just had to figure everything out.”

[Lt David Suder]

Whatever had affected Jane passed as quick as it came on. He thought he detected a bit of fear coming from her, directed at Ejiul but it disappeared just as quick as her breathing attack

His eye brows lifted into his hairline as she put her arms around Ejiul telling him not to make her worry and that he is practically a brother to her. He blinked as she kissed him on the forehead, plus it was time for him to blink

He smiled as she looked at him, telling him that she's alright, especially with him around. Mentally he noted her mental guards were up, again, but he didn't press her on it "As long as you're alright, Imzadi. I wouldn't want something to happen that the twins would worry."

[erei'Arrain Ejiul tr'Pardek]

He stood their not saying anything a minute after Jane hugged him, he listened to David then he spoke

"I didn't mean to worry au Jane" he arched his eyebrow "I have never been thought of as a Brother to anyone but my brother and sisters" he says looking at them

"Ie, au do not need to worry the twins" he adds

[erei'Arrain Ejiul tr'Pardek]

"I am fine" he says to both as he turns and heads to sickbay, he shows no signs of hitting his head

When he arrives at sickbay he looks around for Dan'lia, he didn't need to see her for hitting his head he just wanted to look at her, they been so busy lately they haven't seen much of each other.

Reposted in Sickbay

[erei'Arrain Ejiul tr'Pardek]

He had just finished showering and putting on a uniform, he sat down on his couch, his mind drifted to Dan'lia with all the work, he has hardly anytime to spend with her.

Then some Beta Tac called a false alarm, that cost him dinner with Dan'lia, He tapped his comm badge "Dan'lia care to join me for dinner" he hoped she wasn't busy

[Lt David Suder]

From the moment they returned to their own tme, he had the uncanny and bothersome feeling that he had missed, or is missing something, but he was unable to determine what it could be. Most peculiar, he thought.

After shift, he went to the lounger to ponder over this feeling, along with something refreshing. As he pondered, he pondered more then justthe missing feeling. He thought about the young woman who got them out of this mess, or rather provided the necessaryy computations and calculations to get the New York bome to her home time and not stuck in limbo or lost in time for the rest of time

She seems as beautiful as she is smart, and also quite shy. Perhaps her luck with men has left her.. introverted and stumbling over her words and emotions, as well as her feet around men. He nodded to himself as he knew the feeling around women. He wasn't as shy, but certainly was clumsy when it came to women

A thought occured to him and he couldn't help but smile "I know what I am missing" he said to himself, as he finished his meal. He put his things away and headed out of the lounge "Sleep" he answered, with a chuckle

Which is where he is now, in bed in his quarters, drifting off to sleep. As he rested his tired mind and body, a dream came to him, or perhaps a vision. Imza, one of the four dieties of Betazed came to him. As he wondered what would prompt such a visit, she spoke "You are free" She stated, and before he could question the meaning of those words, she had left as quickly and mysteriously as she had appeared

Some time later, he wakes, feeling refreshed. The feeling that had been plaging him is now gone. He gets up, dressed and gets ready to face the new day

[Lt David Suder]

David walked out of his quarters, intent on returning to the lounge for breakfast. He wondered if anyone else was up or already at the lounge, having morning meal or where they still resting from their latest mission. He wouldn't blame them as he still felt mentally lethargic, but that would soon pass with time

As he stepped into a TL, a sudden idea/inspiration came to him. A smile formed on his lips as the doors closed "Moons of Betazed.. Why not" He didn't realize he had spoken outloud until the computer chimed in "Please re-state your destination." David blinked, then addressed the TL "Ten forward, thank you." the smile still on his lips

A couple minutes later, he steps into the 10 forward lounge. A quick glance around told him that not many people were in residents, which meant most were still asleep. Perhaps his idea would wake a certain person up? If so, he hoped it would be a good wake up

Moving to the replicator, he would put the knowledge of his research to use, good use, he hoped. "I'd like some pita bread, a bowl of hummus dip.." and named off a couple other selections from the menu

He took the tray when it appeared. He hoped that If he does get her out of bed, that she would be appreciative of the breakfast. Heading to a tablem he would set the tray down and lift his hand to his comm badge "Suder to Pili, If you are not busy, I would like to see you in 10 foward." He waited for a response

[Pili al-Faisal]

Satisfied with the results of her cross-referencing – at least for the moment, Pili checked her chronometer. It was late, even by her standards – 0212 hours. She stifled a yawn and after shutting and locking everything down in the science office, retreated to the sanctity of her own quarters. She closed her eyes a moment and allowed herself to relax – her personal quarters weren’t uncomfortably warm, but she preferred the ambient temperature at a constant 25.5º Celsius. Her quarters were the one place on board that she was allowed to indulge her personal wishes in this matter.

Quickly discarding her uniform into the recycling unit to be cleaned, she reached for a casual caftan and slipped it on. Pili had intended on enjoying a cup of Koshary tea but her bed looked far more inviting. It was only a matter of seconds before she was fast asleep.

… although it was four hours and forty-eight minutes later when her commbadge abruptly woke her, it seemed like mere seconds had passed since she’d closed her eyes. Why does the best sleep always come right before you get jarred awake, she thought to herself.

"Suder to Pili, if you are not busy, I would like to see you in 10 forward."

Pili leaped out of the bed instantly. What had she done to warrant the attention of the Tactical Officer at 0700 hours? Was she being summoned for a meeting? Her heart was racing. Surely not; although Lieutenant Suder was two full ranks above her, she was not in his department, nor was he her immediate superior officer. Had she done something to warrant a meeting, it would have been with the Executive or Commanding Officer directly, not that I haven’t had two of those meetings already, she thought to herself. Neither were regarding the near-perfect performance of her job on board – they’d both been in regards to her social skills … or more precisely, the lack of such.

In addition, he’d referred to her by her first name, not Ensign al-Faisal and certainly not by her full given name of Pili al-Arsalaan al-Faisal. Now she was curious. She was also extremely nervous, but her curiosity won out. She discarded her caftan for a fresh uniform; however, she did not bother pinning her hair up, instead opting to allow it to cascade around her shoulders (the truth of the matter was that she was too tired and was disinclined to take the time to pin it up just yet … especially since she was not yet on duty).

She tapped her commbadge. “I am on my way. My ETA is approximately four minutes.”

Precisely three minutes and fifty-six seconds later, the doors to Ten-Forward hissed open and Pili’s olfactory senses were immediately hit with the telltale smell of hummus. She smiled to herself. Her eyes followed her nose to the source … and at that source was also sitting Lieutenant Suder …

[Lt David Suder]

To be continued in 10 forward