((Samantha’s Quarters Deck 6, USS Artemis))
It was quiet. Not a comforting silence, but one that made her feel incredibly lonely. Talos was on Betazed. The cat was asleep and she felt like she had already bothered so many people lately. Her civilian issued combadge felt cold and heavy in her hands as she flipped it over between her hands.
She let out a long slow breath and finally tapped the badge.
Richards: =/\= Richards to Cole, are you busy? I could use some company…=/\=
Sam held her breath as she waited for Natasha to respond.
Cole: =/\= Cole to Richards, on my way.=/\=
That was easy. For that, she was grateful. It was good to have a friend that came when they were needed, no questions asked.
It wasn’t long before the door chimed, alerting Sam to Natasha’s arrival.
Richards: Come in!
Cole: Response
Sam gave her a smile and a wave as the officer made her way closer.
Richards: Come in, make yourself comfortable. ::Lowering her head a bit:: Thank you for coming. I, uh, am used to having at least one person around. It’s been too quiet here.
Cole: Response
She gestured to the couch for Natasha to sit.
Richards: I hope I didn’t pull you away from anything too important.
Cole: Response
Sam chuckled a bit as she ran her hands over her bump.
Richards: ::Sheepishly:: You got some time to hang out? I found out 224 has a pretty spectacular pool. Do you like swimming?
Cole: Response
TAG/TBC!
Samantha Richards