Ambassador Rivi Vataix: 2 Nobles, 1 Kivik

[Rivi Vataix]

((Habitat Ring, Paxau District, Talaxi Palms Hotel – Spa, Amity Outpost))

Since Tri'lea Polgonz's arrival on Amity Outpost all those months ago, Rivi had taken a liking to the confident young woman. Though she was technically only a Daughter Ascendant, in Rivi's mind, she was already an honorary daughter of the Eleventh House, and as such, Rivi saw fit to invite Lea to a "spa day" with smoothies at the Talaxi Palms Hotel.

The two were enjoying a pedicure together as they sipped from delicious smoothies ("made fresh, never replicated" proudly printed on the sign over the Punch Monkey smoothie and juice bar).

Polgonz: ::sipping from a raspberry and banana smoothie:: Thank you again, by the way. It’s been so lovely having this extra time with Lieutenant k’Ariadust… Rivi, I’m beginning to think I may need to ask for your help in planning a wedding after all.

Vataix: ::sipping a strawberry banana smoothie:: Oh, that would be wonderful! I've actually been planning another wedding for the past two years if you can believe it, but... ::She let out a deep sigh.:: ...things get in the way, as you can imagine.

Such as the groom going missing. She'd seriously considered dispatching the Independence to go search for a certain red-haired Starfleet commander.

Another Starfleet officer though instead approached, complete in uniform. Lea greeted nem first.

Polgonz: Oh, Lieutenant Kivik! How are you? I think I owe you another thank you. Nothing’s made me laugh harder than finding out poor Wil got split down the genetic line! ::Chuckling to herself::

The J'naii glanced back hesitantly, shifting a bit in nir feet.

Kivik: I see. ::Clearing throat:: Ahh… I actually came to speak with Ambassador Vataix. It’s not exactly a private matter… but in hindsight I probably should have made an appointment to speak with you in your office.

Polgonz: Oh, don’t mind me then. I’ll make myself scarce and let you two talk. ::To Rivi:: Would you like another smoothie? ::To the J’naii:: Kivik?

Vataix: I'm good... ::She glanced back at her glass.:: ...but I was curious about the "blueberry blast from the past" flavor... 

She and Lea exchanged amused grins.

Kivik: No, thank you.

Polgonz: ::Shrugging, with a relaxed smile on her face:: Suit yourself. I’ll be back…

After the other Betazoid noble had left, the science officer turned back around, relaxing a bit.

Kivik: oO Now… How do I tell the Ambassador that I’m thinking about leaving… Oo

Vataix: Ah, I see...

Kivik: Response

She gestured to the now empty lounger next to her.

Vataix: Please, Kivik, lie down next to me.

Kivik: Response

The attendant who had been working on Lea's feet looked over at the J'naii.

Kivik: Response

Rivi took another sip through her straw, enjoying the rich flavor of the smoothie before shrugging.

Vataix: You might as well enjoy the services while you're here.

Kivik: Response

The two sat next to each other, staring up at the ceiling slightly.

Vataix: So you're thinking of leaving Amity? Are you unhappy here?

Kivik: Response

The ambassador listened closely, letting the lieutenant explain nir thoughts.

Vataix: I see... so then what's worrying you about making the decision?

Kivik: Response

TAG! TBC...

Ambassador Rivi Vataix
Chief of Mission and Commanding Officer, Amity Outpost
Federation Diplomatic Corps, United Federation of Planets
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