"Trip to Frisco"

Posted on Wed Oct 21st, 2020 @ 8:25pm by Lieutenant Flowerpetal Sheme

1,127 words; about a 6 minute read

“Trip to San Francisco
A Personal Joint Log by Lt. Sheme, Lt JG Minerva Brax, and Ensign B’Raitha

The morning sun warmed the fur of the two sleeping felinoids. B'Raitha woke first. The tip of his tail looped easily, showing B'Raitha's delight in the fact that Flower had slept peacefully the rest of the night. He softly unentwined his tail from hers and slipped out of bed, heading to the fresher.

Flower kept resting for a while, still scenting Rait’s scent. She started to stretch her paws and wake up.

The scent of catfish and eggs wafted through the bedroom. B'Raitha had replicated the catfish and cooked it up with the eggs, hoping it would finally wake up the Catonian.

Flower’s nose started twitching as she smelled breakfast being cooked. Slipping out of bed, she headed for the kitchen.

"Ah, there you are, Sleepy-head, Sir," B'Raitha greeted. His tail pointed to a cup-bowl on the corner of the table. "Morning brew is ready for you."

Flower purred, “You are quite aware of my reason, Ensign. “. Flower looked at the morning brew, “Tea?”

"Of that, I am," B'Raitha confirmed. He placed the breakfast, on two plates, on the table. "And it never fails." His tail looped.

“How many sleepless nights have I had since we were reunited?” She asked.

"Before, or after the attack?" he questioned, sitting down at the table.

“After. Because I think I rested more before the attack. “. Flower lapped at the tea.

"You have, actually, been restless every night since the attack." He took a mouthful of breakfast.

Flower took a bite of hers, “That’s why you invented your special drink. “

"That's why," B'Raitha confirmed.

Flower purred, “You take such good care of me. I love you so much.”

"And, I always will," B'Raitha told her, his tail looping easily.

After breakfast was finished, they cleaned up, then decided to spend the time watching some vids. They both enjoyed cuddling together and getting lost in a good story. Around 2 pm, they both dressed and set out for the transporter complex.

Flower walked next to him, “That was a great story we watched. Maybe I can try to get a hold of Brax while you are in the appointment,” she suggested.

"That sounds like a good idea," B'Raitha said as they stepped into the center. He showed his Starfleet credentials and gave the operator their destination.

"Five minutes please, Ensign,' the operator said. B'Raitha stepped back and alongside Flower.

Flower looked into his eyes, “Tell me about your meeting afterwards?”

"What if it is classified?" he light-heartedly asked her.

“That’s a possibility. “

"Ensign B'Raitha," the operator called out.

The two felinoids stepped to the empty transporter platform "Are all Catonian always so literal," B'Raitha asked just before they shimmered out.

Flower looked at him, “No, but as officers, we have our chain of command to follow. “

"Yep," B'Raitha said as they materialized in San Francisco. "Very literal." He turned and nuzzled her. "Say, 'hi' to Minerva for me. I will call you as soon as I am done."

Flower nuzzled back and walked over to a console to get a hold of her friend.

It took several minutes for Sheme's call to find its recipient, but the face of Lieutenant j.g. Minerva Brax came on the screen. "Flower!” Brax greeted. "How are you? Where are you?"

“Hey Minerva! I am good! As on leave on earth. How are you?” Flower allowed to tail to curl up as she answered all the questions.

"I'm doing great," Brax answered. "I'm due on duty in about an hour and half. Would you like to join me on Starbase 001 for some breakfast?"

Flower purred at the invitation. “I would enjoy that! I can tell you what has happened on my assignment, well what I CAN. “

"Meet me at the Orbital Cafe, on Level 33," Brax said, then signed off.

Flower walked over to a transporter to get her to Starbase 001.
Once there’s, the lieutenant looked around for the place to meet Brax at. It’s been a full year since these two last saw each other.

Minerva was standing outside the cafe' when Flower approached. She practically leaped into Flower's embrace, and hugged her tightly.
"Flower! So good to see you, " Brax said. She backed up slightly. "And look at you, a full-boat lieutenant! I'm impressed!"

“Also now the Chief of Tactical. Look at your! Also a junior grade! How are you and Chet doing?” Flower purred as she was embraced.

"Couldn't be better," Brax stated. "Chet is almost running the OPS department up here. He's a full lieutenant as well." She led Flower into the cafe'. They found a table and gave their order. "So, tell me about life on the Aldrin."

“It’s been a real adventure. I even worked out with my captain, who is an Orion.” Flower started to explain.


Brax listened to Flower's tale with rapt attention. She then explained how she had gone more into medical research, and was still working shifts in the starbase's infirmary. The time passed far too quirkily and the friends had to say their goodbyes once again. Fortunately for Flower, he r combadge chirped just as Minerva was heading away.

"B'Raitha to Lt. Sheme," came the Caitian's voice over the badge.

Flower tapped her combadge, “Flower here, Rait.” She responded.

"I'm all done," B'Raitha told her. "Where do you want to meet. I do have some news for you."

“I will be there in a moment. Up at Starbase 001 at the moment,” she meowed.

"I can beam up to you," B'Raitha suggested. "Or we can meet somewhere her in San Francisco.”

“Why don’t you come up? I just enjoyed a wonderful chat with Minerva. Also... I think I will ask her to give me my shot, “ she agreed.

"I will see in in a few minutes," the Caitian replied. "B'Raitha out."

Flower went to track down Brax. “Flower to Minerva. Got an extra moment to do me a favor?”

"*Anything for you, Flower*," came Brax's voice over the combadge.

“My pumpkin allergy shot please,” She asked. “Also Rait is beaming up.”

"*Sure*," Brax replied. "*Come to the infirmary, I will take care of you.*"

Flower headed for the infirmary and looked at all the different things on the Starbase.

B'Raitha caught up with Flower just before she went into the infirmary. He was now sporting lieutenant junior grade pips, and his tail was lightly looping, showing his good mood. He nuzzled Flower.

Flower sees the pips and nuzzles, “congratulations! I am very happy for you. “

"Thanks," he said to her, his delight was seen in his eyes.

Flower entwines their tails, “Brax will want to see you too!”

End Log

 

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