Lt Ross - Spill the Tea (PLEASE)
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Hannah S
Jan 13, 2026, 4:48:16 PM (2 days ago) Jan 13
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((Rooftop, Hauteur Serene Hotel, San Francisco District, StarBase 118))
Ross hadn't expected to be on duty tonight - but as it turned out, gossip patrol never ended. He was thrilled to finally meet the mysterious lady Gogi had mentioned to him quite some time ago. However, his CO seemed to be of the private type, unwilling to display any more information on their meetcute - and Ross resolved by changing the subject.
Ross: So... any new year's resolutions then?
Gogi and Juryana glanced at each other in confusion for a moment.
Fairhug: Ahh, that’s the old Terran custom, right? It’s about vowing to give up a vice, or something like that?
Wethern: That's the one aim for some self improvement.
Ilaja: Hmm. A little like the Peldor Festival. Banishing old troubles and seeking renewal.
Wethern: That's why you visited the Thor then Evan?
Gogi and Juryana glanced at each other in confusion for a moment.
Fairhug: Ahh, that’s the old Terran custom, right? It’s about vowing to give up a vice, or something like that?
Wethern: That's the one aim for some self improvement.
Ilaja: Hmm. A little like the Peldor Festival. Banishing old troubles and seeking renewal.
Wethern: That's why you visited the Thor then Evan?
Ross threw him an amused side-glance.
Ross: Yeah. I wanna go and try to spend less time with my friends next year.
Gogi scratched at his beard in thought.
Fairhug: Hmm. I think mine will be to try to relax more. This past shore leave has been a good reminder of how good it feels to switch off for a while.
Ross nodded in agreement, remembering his wellness-sessions with Sol. He had resisted first, but now he found himself enjoying popping in for a massage or a hot bath from time to time.
Gogi looked at Juryana with a smile, hinting that it was her turn.
Ilaja: Well, I think I’ve already said mine. To explore some of the other districts on this starbase. ::turning to Evan and Corey:: How about you two?
Wethern: I might try and work on my shuttle a bit more.
Ross: Mine's to stop travelling by shuttle.
Gogi listened to Evan and Corey attentively, but as his gaze wandered over to a large countdown clock that had been installed above the stage.
Fairhug: I had better get ready to start making some speeches. You guys carry on. I’ll catch you again afterwards.
Juryana nodded and patted him back, in a silent act of encouragement. Ross raised his hand as a goodbye. Corey nodded and waved.
As Gogi walked off, Ilaja turned back to Evan and Corey.
Ilaja: So, how long have you two known Gogi?
Wethern: Oh not long but very much trauma bonded.
Ross: It's been a few years. He showed me around the shadiest parts of the station and tried to murder me once with the drinks from his hometown. He might look like a nice guy, but be warned...
Ross: Yeah. I wanna go and try to spend less time with my friends next year.
Gogi scratched at his beard in thought.
Fairhug: Hmm. I think mine will be to try to relax more. This past shore leave has been a good reminder of how good it feels to switch off for a while.
Ross nodded in agreement, remembering his wellness-sessions with Sol. He had resisted first, but now he found himself enjoying popping in for a massage or a hot bath from time to time.
Gogi looked at Juryana with a smile, hinting that it was her turn.
Ilaja: Well, I think I’ve already said mine. To explore some of the other districts on this starbase. ::turning to Evan and Corey:: How about you two?
Wethern: I might try and work on my shuttle a bit more.
Ross: Mine's to stop travelling by shuttle.
Gogi listened to Evan and Corey attentively, but as his gaze wandered over to a large countdown clock that had been installed above the stage.
Fairhug: I had better get ready to start making some speeches. You guys carry on. I’ll catch you again afterwards.
Juryana nodded and patted him back, in a silent act of encouragement. Ross raised his hand as a goodbye. Corey nodded and waved.
As Gogi walked off, Ilaja turned back to Evan and Corey.
Ilaja: So, how long have you two known Gogi?
Wethern: Oh not long but very much trauma bonded.
Ross: It's been a few years. He showed me around the shadiest parts of the station and tried to murder me once with the drinks from his hometown. He might look like a nice guy, but be warned...
He grinned and took a sip from his drink.
Wethern: How about yourself? You must tell us all about you and Gogi.
Wethern: How about yourself? You must tell us all about you and Gogi.
Ross: Yes, please, now he's gone. Give us some details. Please.
Ilaja: ?
Corey smiled.
Wethern: Your very right I suppose we should find a table.
Ilaja: ?
Corey smiled.
Wethern: Your very right I suppose we should find a table.
Ross let out a little sigh, trying to hide his disappointment.
Ross: Fine. Just invite us to the wedding, will ya?
Ilaja/Wethern: ?
Ilaja/Wethern: ?
An answer vague enough to satisfy him for now. It seemed they would have to wait to learn the specifics of Gogi's romantic ventures.
They turned around to find a suitable table, settling for one towards the corner of the rooftop - as they sat down, Ross noticed that the whole crew had made their way to the venue while they had been talking.
Ross: ::nodding towards the buffet:: Hey, look! Ryden made it.
The medical officer seemed to have recovered enough to make it to the event.
Wethern/Ilaja: ?
Ross: It's good to have everyone together again. What do you think, any promotions tonight?
Wethern/Ilaja: ?
***
Lieutenant Evan Ross
Intelligence Officer
StarBase 118 Ops
O240009ER2
Lieutenant Evan Ross
Intelligence Officer
StarBase 118 Ops
O240009ER2
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