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[unas]

( she curses slightly how much that sounds like a promise, how much it arouses her and she wonders knowing how he is how much better it would actually be compared to her fantasy )

We can't.

( though her words lack the usual conviction, a little too much want a curiosity at that idea currently to back it up )

[failed_astrophysics]

Why not? The doors lock.

[And okay it isn't professional behavior at all, but it'd be no different than what they're doing now. They might have to clean the desk off first.]

[unas]

Not on duty.

( and she has to snap herself to slightly more clear-headedness, letting the fantasy remain a fantasy )

We said this wouldn't get in the way of our jobs. So not on duty.

( or anywhere they work. bedrooms it is, vacations or shore leave. since they didn't get vacations )

[failed_astrophysics]

[He tightens his arm around her back in something of a hug. The last thing he wants to do is make her uncomfortable with all of this.]

Never on duty. But if you ever change your mind about an off duty office visit, let me know.

[unas]

( she shakes her head slightly, though there's a smile on her, not refusing (even though she probably will) but laughing at his cheek.

her head settles back down, returning to running her fingers over his muscles )

You know, there's a few things we could have done at your ranch. For next time. ( she pauses, letting him think he'll have to ask but elaborating before he does )

A few outdoor places we didn't fully experience. ( she didn't want to fuck him under the stars (or day) whilst the horses were nearby. but if they hiked, camped and spent that time... she wouldn't even mind how open those locations were. his ranch and the trails were too far away for anyone to likely pass. and if they did... no one knew her, the other ranchers weren't starfleet )

The lake we didn't swim in. Next time we're leaving your bed more.

( or doing more together since she had done a lot of solo hiking )

[failed_astrophysics]

Not that I didn't enjoy all the time we spent in bed, but I would like to spend some time with you out of it.

[Sex or no Sex as long as he got to spend he time with Una and without the threat of being caught he'd be happy.]

[unas]

As much as I enjoyed exploring the area you know it better than I do.

( he's lived there for years even if he doesn't spend much time there )

Though I can't believe you're making me look forward to shore leave.

[failed_astrophysics]

[He laughs, a real full on laugh.]

Am I finally a bad influence?

[unas]

No. I suppose I didn't have a reason to look forward to it before.

( and whilst nights like this would always be wonderful getting to wake up and spend time with him without being pulled to duty would be nice. she'd never stop being starfleet but she could now enjoy something new )

I like being busy but you give me a reason to slow down.

[failed_astrophysics]

[He's glad to be that reason.]

Slowing down has its perks. Up here we're always on duty or dealing with some crisis or another. It's nice to just take a break and enjoy being together.

[unas]

I'm sure you'll remind me of that when we get to base.

( but especially the next time they had shore leave on a planet, especially earth. a visiting planet would be hard to spend time together (as a couple) but on earth they could retreat to his ranch, to go without being seen )

I might need pulling away from trying to catch up on everything.

[failed_astrophysics]

I can manage that, since I don't imagine that telling you we have everything under control is going to convince you of anything.

[unas]

Oh, I know that you do.

( but she has to be in the loop, get back into her routines and catch up on any of her work. like those nice duty rosters )

But you've known me too long.

[failed_astrophysics]

[No duty rosters on Shore Leave Una.]

You'll be back up to speed in no time.

[unas]

( but it's the perfect time to do them, it's so quiet! )

Judging by tonight I'd say you're right. And hopefully before we hit the base.

[failed_astrophysics]

If I didn't know better, based on tonight I'd say it'd only be another day or two.

[But he does know better and he's making M'Benga give the all clear first.]

[unas]

Now that's just teasing me.

( she wished that were the case, though una knows she still has a little too much pain at times for that to be true even if she hid it. m'benga would be cautious and she couldn't fault him, she didn't want to be having to move carefully on duty even if she was restless )

But at least I'll have a few new things to think about while I'm still off duty.

[failed_astrophysics]

Happy to be of service.

[and he'll be excited to see what her imagination can come up with while he's working.]

[unas]

( she kisses him lightly before resting her head back down )

Maybe in a few days. ( now she's teasing ) I'm just glad for this. Though there are definitely some days that I have to remind myself it's real.

( in a good way. she'd thought it nothing more than a fantasy for so long and here they were )

[failed_astrophysics]

I'm glad we finally talked about it, we waited too long.

[Ever since he came to the realization that he could lose her, all of this's been very real for him.]

[unas]

I don't know if you'd have been able to convince me a few years ago.

( hell, if the turbolift was anything to go by this nearly didn't happen. but at least she thought it over and gave it a chance )

But it doesn't change the sentiment. At least we get the time now.

[failed_astrophysics]

Maybe not. Like I said, I didn't want to do anything that would start rumors a few years ago.

[But he's glad it did happen, and glad that they're going to get to be together for as long as they're able.]

We do, and I'm really happy that we do.

[unas]

So am I.

( there's no one else who'd be sharing her bed, no one else with her secrets, and certainly no one else she'd have let be so close whilst she recovered. she's got a very good thing with him )

And... maybe we can find one of your tamer fantasies for shore leave. I think I can do that.

[failed_astrophysics]

Really?

[Now he's intrigued. But a yawn comes pretty much right after that.]

[unas]

Your chair is out. And offices.

( she doesn't think she'll relent on that one even though a quiet ship on leave would be simpler, it just felt too risky for her )

But if you think of something good I'll consider it.