[sb118-khitomer] Lieutenant (JG) Ezra Zerva - Tea Shopping and Sampling For Two
BC Cooper
((Ventral Ring Beta Module, No Leaf Unturned Tea Shop, Deep Space 33))
Ezra stood just outside the quaint little tea shop. He arrived just a few minutes before Semara in the afternoon. He was dressed in a simple mustard colored top, black slacks and a pair of black comfortable shoes.
His mind flashed back the last couple of days of events. He had spent most of his time on the way back to DS33 working. He had a discussion with Ensign Morda about their time on the bridge at the end of the mission and he had worked with the rest of security and the Khitomer crew on repairs to the ship as needed. He did take a brief break to check in on Foxy Lady and his crew quarters and found it was a mess from some threads that found their way there. Fortunately Foxy was able to safely hide under the bed until the danger had passed and her papa had come home to check in on her.
Lieutenant Lera Michaels was just as busy as Ezra working on damage repairs and as a result, he only had time to send her a brief text asking if she would like to grab some dinner once they were both free on DS33. Ezra got an idea to get a gift for Lera once they arrived on DS33, but before his dinner date with her. He sent a message to Lieutenant Semara asking her if she would like to go tea shopping for Lera and Ras. Ezra knew the two of them liked tea, just as Ezra, and he couldn’t think of anything more perfect of a gift than some exotic teas.
The aroma of tea filled his senses in a most pleasant way drawing him back to the here and now. Deciding to grab a seat while he waited for her, he entered the shop's main room and noticed right away the room had a sense of ‘warm and cozy’. Just the right temperature to be comfortable and a welcoming aura about it at the same time. Ezra did the courtesy of finding a seat for the two of them at one of the three tables that stood in the center of the room. Something was off. It didn't quite feel right. He eyed the two tables with viewing ports next to them that had pillows instead of chairs. One of them was occupied with a pair of Vulcans wearing plain, muted colored robes, sitting crossed legged from each other as they silently spoke amongst themselves. The seating there seemed a bit too personal for meeting a friend here for some tea and shopping. This would do.
Looking about the rest of the room, he spied a bar where one could order ready-made drinks. The bartender appeared to be human or at least human looking in appearance. Ezra tried to judge her age, but he knew better than most to try. Her long dark hair was tied into a bun in the back, with a beautiful rose colored hair pin to hold it into place. Several worn lines of age surrounded the bottom of her striking deep brown eyes, giving off a wise, but kinder gentle appearance.
Opposite of the bar was a wall of jars that were filled with a selection of dried teas, the likes Ezra had not seen before. So many selections. So many pleasant aromas. All perfect for take home or enjoyment inside the shop.
A young Bolian waitress came to take his order. He asked her for some recommendations. As the two briefly chatted he spied Semara walking through the doors. He smiled and gave a friendly hello wave.
Zerva: ::Wave and a smile:: I got here a few minutes before you did, I hope you don’t mind the spot I picked out for us?
Semara: Response
Zerva: ::nods smiling:: You’re just in time. Our waitress was giving me some recommendations.
Semara: Response
Zerva: Hojicha tea. Have you tried it?
Semara: Response
Zerva: It’s a new one for me. :::looks up at the server:: Your recommendation of hojicha sounds nice. I haven’t tried that blend. What’s in it?
Waitress: Hojicha is a roasted green tea. It has a smooth, nutty, and caramel-like flavor.
Zerva: ::smiling:: That sounds delightful.
Waitress: ::looks over to Semara:: Do you need a moment to look over our tea selections or would you like a recommendation?
Semara: Response
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Lieutenant (JG) Ezra Zerva
Security Officer
USS Khitomer (NCC-62400)
A240101EZ2