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[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.

[failed_astrophysics]

So that leaves a turbolift or we could use my office. We've met there for a drink often enough.

[unas]

( when they're not in this moment she'll hate that she's considering this but right now-- )

I think there's a way we could swing the turbolift without getting caught.

( it'd be risky but wasn't that the fun? at least it was in the idea, in the fantasy, whether they actually did that... ask her on the day )

I could cause a 'scheduled' failure... we'd be on a time limit whilst the repair happened. I think you could handle it.

[failed_astrophysics]

It'd be the only time I wasn't angry that I was stuck in a turbolift.

[He's fairly sure they could look like two respectable Starfleet officers when they were done, as long as Una had her hair up.]

Are they soundproof? I never thought to check.

[unas]

That might depend more where we get stuck. Or you'll have to be very quiet.

( they both would have to be. but she can tease him about being more vocal... whether or not that's actually true )

I could come up with a plan... though we might have to come back here to finish it.

[failed_astrophysics]

I don't know, I think it might be harder for you to stay quiet.

[He is teasing her right back.]

We're finishing it at least once in the turbolift.

[unas]

( that makes her laugh slightly, shifting a little in how she's laid against him. yeah, it could be a problem for both of them... unless they got creative about hiding those sounds )

Once.

( any more than that felt risky to her. especially if the at least took them too close to the time she'd allowed. she'd rather drag him back to quarters a little desperately )

And you're following my lead. It's my plan.

( she's the boss for this bit )

[failed_astrophysics]

I'm good with once.

[Really. He is. Whether or not they'll be able to make it back to someone's quarters and look like the Captain and First Officer they are is a different story.

I always will.

[unas]

Then I'll put something together.

( she also wasn't planning on telling him exactly when it would be scheduled for. a little surprise would be nice )

I also wouldn't mind taking a walk when we get to the base. I normally don't mind staying here on leave-- ( actually, she tends to prefer it ) But after the past few weeks a walk in different scenery would be nice.

[failed_astrophysics]

As long as you don't mind me walking with you.

[If it wasn't a starbase it might even be romantic.]

[unas]

Mhmmm....

( teasing, as if she actually has to think about it )

I wouldn't be opposed to the ideas. If I remember right this starbase has some nice gardens to walk in.

[failed_astrophysics]

Yes, it does.

[Okay so maybe there'll be a little romance.]

[unas]

( subtle romance. can't get caught by the crew )

It's the best I'm getting to a walk on a planet. I can't complain too much to it. Or the company.