Samantha Richards - Heaven is a place on... Risa
Samantha Richards
((XO’s Office - Deck 02 - USS Artemis))
After having arrived a bit earlier than planned, Sam and Talos stood quietly in his office. His hands gently resting on her belly and for the first time, feeling their babies moving and kicking at his hands.
Sam watched with a smile as she let him have his time to take in the moment. She remembered how amazing and life changing it felt the first time she felt them move. There was a hope deep within her, that maybe that moment was as pivotal for him as it had been for her.
Richards: We missed you. ::Looking up at him:: But you’re stuck with us now. I already had my stuff taken to your– ::raising her eyebrow:: – our? Quarters. ::Shrugging:: Either way, this is home now.
Dakora: Yeah… ::A breath, then a small smile.:: Yeah. Absolutely. Welcome home.
She willingly went as Talos pulled her in again.
He let her go and they stayed in a content silence for a moment. Sam saw the way his eyes didn’t leave her but as she went to speak the window behind him caught her eye. The planet in view looked even more inviting in person.
She gestured to the window with a mischievous smile.
Richards: You know… I’ve never been to Risa before.
Dakora: Then it’s about time you saw it… properly. ::He tilted his head, eyes on her.:: Sun, sand, serenity—and someone to share it with. That’s the full Risa experience, right?
With his arm now wrapped around her shoulder, he pointed to the door.
Dakora: But first, we need to change…
For a small fleeting moment she thought about asking him if he needed to stay and finish his work first, but one mental image of him on the beach stopped that thought as quickly as it came.
((Later That Day))
((Private Cabana - Maklau Beach - Risa))
If she thought the mental image of him on the beach was exhilarating, the actual sight of him in his colorful button-up and shorts had her fanning herself– and not from the heat outside.
Talos had managed to secure them a private cabana conveniently placed not far off the shore of Maklau beach. Sam’s light pink sundress flowed in the gentle breeze as he made sure she was settled into one of the lounge chairs.
Taking a few deep breaths of the fresh air, she heard as Talos sent off the attendant to bring them some non-alcoholic drinks.
After weeks on the QSD, the warm sun against her skin and the sounds of the waves crashing really made the already paradise-like place feel like heaven.
With a grin, he handed her the hollowed-out coconut with a little umbrella sticking out the top.
Dakora: Not bad, huh?
Richards: ::Sipping the fruity drink and closing her eyes:: This place is amazing, ship life is already proving to be a bit more different than a station.
With a chuckle, Talos lowered himself into the lounge chair next to her.
Dakora: Unfortunately, life aboard the Artemis isn’t always this luxurious.
Richards: For as great as all of this is. ::Gesturing around.:: Eventually I’d start to miss all of that nerdy science stuff I love.
Talos took a sip at his drink as Sam relaxed back and turned her head toward him.
Dakora: You met Jovenan last time you were here, right? She’s our Chief Science Officer. ::He smiled.:: I’m sure she’ll have plenty of work to keep you busy when we’re back underway.
Richards: Jovenan and I actually met for the first time on the Borg Cube… ::Tapping her fingers on the side of the coconut:: I look forward to being busy. ::Reaching over to place her hand on his cheek:: But for now, we are here. Let’s enjoy all of this while we can.
Her hand fell away as he reached for a PADD and began to scroll through it.
Dakora: There is… a lot to do here, so let me know if there is anything specific that sounds like fun to you!
Richards: Do you have anything in particular you would like to do?
It was another strange moment as she thought about the fact there was still so much to learn about each other. Now that some of the more wild activities they both enjoyed were off the table for Sam, she wasn’t really sure what Talos liked to do that erred on the side of caution for someone who was pregnant.
Dakora: Response
Richards: ::Smiling and pointing at him:: That sounds like fun! Maybe after that we can hit up a tourist shop and get some tacky matching shirts. ::Her eyes widening with excitement:: Oh! Maybe we can find something for the babies too!
Dakora: Response
She took another sip of her drink before turning to him with a grin.
Richards: Whatever we do, I’m just happy we get to do it together.
Dakora: Response
Keeping her eyes locked with his, Sam relaxed and focused her thoughts.
There was no way for her to know for sure if he was listening, but she had a pretty strong hunch and there was no harm in trying.
Richards: oO Somewhere along the way I wouldn’t mind some alone time with you… We are on a pleasure planet after all…Oo
Dakora: Response?
TAGS/TBC