Arden quarters part 2

Haru-chan 09-Jan-21 01:55 AM

"Sure!"

Haru-chan 09-Jan-21 04:28 AM

"Fleet Admiral stripes right?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 09-Jan-21 10:04 AM

“Yes!”

Haru-chan 09-Jan-21 11:43 AM

"Okay." *He went to the replicator and began making a small, kitten-sized uniform.*

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Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 09-Jan-21 03:20 PM

"Oh, I have my counselor meeting, I'll meet you after, okay?" (edited)

*She headed out.*

Haru-chan 09-Jan-21 05:02 PM

*Tim remained in their quarters with Nosy, holding the small cat in his lap*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 10-Jan-21 11:10 PM

*Katie entered again.* "H-Hey, Tim...?" *She took a deep breath.*

Haru-chan 10-Jan-21 11:11 PM

"Hmm?" *He held Nosy in his arms.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 10-Jan-21 11:15 PM

"A-A... Are you... losing interest in me?"

Haru-chan 10-Jan-21 11:16 PM

"What?" *He wanted to stand, but, holding a sleepy nosy, he decided against it.* "What would give you that idea? Have I don't something wrong?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 10-Jan-21 11:21 PM

"Whenever we're doing something, and I let you pick what we do, and you seem so apathetic about what we do, i-it just seems like you don't care what we do together..." *She looked really distressed.*

Haru-chan 10-Jan-21 11:39 PM

"That's not true- I may be a bit... *distant,* but that doesn't mean I've been apathetic about you, or what we do."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 10-Jan-21 11:49 PM

"You promise you still love me, and you haven't lost interest in me?"

Haru-chan 10-Jan-21 11:49 PM

"I haven't *lost* interest in you- ever. And of course I still love you."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 10-Jan-21 11:51 PM

*She rushed to him, and hugged him tightly.* "I-I love you too."" *She said, as she embraced him.*

Haru-chan 10-Jan-21 11:55 PM

*Tim kissed her.* "What happened? What brought this up?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 12:00 AM

"Your distant-ness..., it just really, kind of... scared me, a lot..."

"I somehow got it in my head you didn't love me anymore."

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 12:05 AM

"I... I couldn't *not* love you. That would be... ridiculous. To even think about. When I said I'd always love you, I meant it."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 12:23 AM

"I know it's crazy, I just got in a really bad state of mind, for some reason, I'm soo soo sorry."

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 12:27 AM

"It's fine. I... I understand."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 12:35 AM

“You seen upset...”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 12:36 AM

"I'm not. I don't really have any hidden emotions, you know. Or secrets..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 12:37 AM

“Your tone was just like ‘I understand’...”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 01:10 AM

*She tapped her padd for a moment.*

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 01:19 AM

"I understand being unsure about things."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 01:26 AM

“I love you, and I want to be with you.”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 01:26 AM

"I want to be with you, too- that's something I think we can both agree on. I love you, too."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 01:30 AM

*She pulled the gold command sweater over her head.* “I love you more.” *She said, a little teasingly.* “Captain Kirk.” *She snickered at his uniform.*

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 01:32 AM

*Tim chuckled before removing his.* "...I thought we both forgot about Halloween..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 01:33 AM

“I was just saying you looked like him.\*

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 01:33 AM

"Aaaah... well, as much as I appreciate that, I doubt I'll make as big of an impact..." *He approached her and took her in his arms.*

**Fade**

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 04:19 PM

“I love you...”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 04:19 PM

"I love you, too. Please remember I won't... lose interest in you. Or stop loving you."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 04:44 PM

*She cuddled next to him.* “I know...”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 04:45 PM

*He held her.* "Sorry we had the 'real' conversation again..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 04:47 PM

“Real? I’m not sure what you mean?”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 04:47 PM

"When we both have doubts. And we both end up... talking about those doubts."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 04:48 PM

“I won’t doubt you any more, I promise.”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 04:48 PM

"You never have to- I'll do my best to live up to whatever expectations you have about me."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 04:52 PM

“I’ll live up to any expectations you have for me.” (edited)

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 05:11 PM

"Oh, I don't, uh... I don't have any- not in a bad way, mind you. Just that... by being here you're living up to them."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 05:27 PM

“Oh, so your expectations of me are that low?” \*She said, jokingly.+

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 05:28 PM

"Of course not, haha... I just don't feel that putting any expectations would be fair."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 05:35 PM

“Then why do you think I should have them for you?”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 05:38 PM

"Because..." *He sat up and thought for a moment.* "...my whole life, people have had expectations for me."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 05:46 PM

“I see.”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 05:47 PM

"Yeah... I don't think I told you about my father- long story short, lots of expectations..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 06:02 PM

“No, you haven’t.”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 06:09 PM

"It's not exactly something I like to talk about."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 06:13 PM

“Okay.”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 06:15 PM

"...when my brother died, all the hopes he had for Max got put on me. But before that... my father was already a jerk. From the time I could walk: *'Stand up straight! Gut in, chest out!'* He'd bark orders at me like I was some kind of recruit. Very strict life..." (edited)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 06:32 PM

“My dad was never like that with me...”

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 06:33 PM

"I'm sorry to let you know out of the blue- this was just... things that happened." *He looked down, then spoke.* "What's your father like?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 09:51 PM

"He's a... he's my dad, that's really it."

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 10:11 PM

"Oh... sometimes I... kinda wonder what it's like."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 11-Jan-21 10:44 PM

"Hm.."

Haru-chan 11-Jan-21 11:01 PM

"Sorry for the... depression."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 01:44 AM

“It’s fine.”

“My dad... is one of the most amazing people I know.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 01:46 AM

"I hope he likes me. Probably won't, but that's to be expected, haha..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 01:46 AM

“Oh don’t say that...”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 01:47 AM

"I only mean it as *'the guy who's dating my daughter'* mentality, not in general. That's an old cliché."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 01:47 AM

“I guess.”

“I was an only child, and, I guess my dad had a lot of hopes for me, he wanted me to go tactical, but when I chose Ops instead, he and I sat down and talked. I guess I thought he’d be disappointed in me, I don’t know why because he’s really nice, but he told me he loved me, and wanted me to be happy.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 01:53 AM

"He sounds like a good father- nobody is given a how-to book on being a parent. They just... do what they can with what they know."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 01:54 AM

“Especially since he didn’t have any experience with being a father before me, though neither did my mother, since I am an only child, like I said.”

“Maybe your dad was too lax with your brother, and overcorrected himself with you.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 01:59 AM

"I don't know..." *He leaned back with his hands on his chest, thinking for a moment.* "...you know, for a while, I hated him: I could only remember the *bad* things he did... the demeaning, the cruelty, the... shooting me down. But then: I remember sitting on his shoulders during a parade. I remember telling kids, *'That's my dad!'* I..." *Tim chuckled, thinking about what he was going to say next.* "I told him one time I wanted to write. He got me a vintage typewriter for my seventh birthday. I became a Scout; he made sure I was ahead of the curve with the others. Survival training at eight...."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:01 AM

“I was a girl scout, I wrote the beret, and sold cookies and stuff, I think I was pretty cute, hahah...”

“Maybe I’ll wear the uniform for you sometime.” *She teased.*

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:02 AM

*Tim smiled a bit.* "I'm sure you *were* really cute- still are, in fact."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:04 AM

“If my skirt still fits, maybe I can wear that too.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:04 AM

"Heh, that would be a pretty sight. Stockings too?" *He laughed a bit, holding her.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:05 AM

“Yep.”

“I think girl scouts is when I started wearing hair bands too...”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:06 AM

"Ah, I see. I enjoyed being outdoors and hiking... whittling things. That's part of the affinity with knives, haha."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:07 AM

“I had really long hair back then, so I had to keep it out of my face...”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:07 AM

"Oh, right- no regulation cut."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:09 AM

“ Not exactly, I just only really had long bangs, I still do, just not as much.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:09 AM

"Ah, right. It's a very cute look, by the way."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:12 AM

“Thanks.” *She lifted her bangs up, exposing the pale skin underneath.* “This hasn’t really seen the light of day in years, I’ve had this haircut since high school...” (edited)

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:12 AM

"Still, though- very cute." *He kissed her forehead.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:13 AM

“Thank you, you’re pretty cute yourself.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:13 AM

"That is much appreciated, Katie Kat."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:15 AM

*She thought for a moment.* “Maybe I’ll be a *sexy* girl scout for you.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:15 AM

*Tim blushed a little but smiled.* "That... might be fun, haha..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:16 AM

“Maybe I’ll make you a Katie swimsuit calendar.” *She said teasingly, though she was joking.*

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 04:19 AM

"I wouldn't refuse it."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 07:41 AM

“Oooh...”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 01:57 PM

"Twelve different ones?" *Tim joked, of course, as well.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:21 PM

"Twelve different me's, twelve different bikinis." *She rhymed.*

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:21 PM

"As long as it's twelve *yous.*"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:24 PM

"Twelve me's in twelve bikinis."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:28 PM

"...or eleven." *He blushed a little bit but smiled.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 02:50 PM

"Eleven?"

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 02:50 PM

"One, uh... without."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:00 PM

"Oooh, you want one of those..."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:00 PM

"Maybe sometime, haha..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:03 PM

"I mean, you're already getting that view now."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:04 PM

"Ah, I know. Just a joke." *He poked her nose.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:10 PM

"I could make it for you...."

"If you really want."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:11 PM

"Oh- I didn't wanna impose or anything, haha."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:13 PM

"I think I'll do twelve swimsuits.."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:13 PM

"Either way would be great."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:21 PM

“I’d rather not have a picture of myself... lacking a swimsuit.... anywhere on this ship, or on a computer.”

“I think itll be a really funny joke gift though.0

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:22 PM

"Possibly. And I completely understand, about not wanting one floating around."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 03:27 PM

“Mhm.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 03:33 PM

"Sorry we've just... sat here. I know I'm not too interesting."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 04:12 PM

“You’re perfect.” (edited)

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 06:24 PM

"I've been described a lot of ways- never *'perfect,* though. And I feel the same about you- you're perfect, too."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 07:03 PM

“I’ll look even more perfect on your calendar.”

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 07:07 PM

"I bet you will- although it'd be hard to top your current look."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 12-Jan-21 07:15 PM

"I don't think I can put my hair back, since my forehead is so pale, so I guess I'll have my hair like this, the whole calendar."

Haru-chan 12-Jan-21 07:15 PM

"Heh, that would still be a great calendar."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 13-Jan-21 09:18 PM

*She went and picked out all her bikinis, putting them into a bag. She then left.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 14-Jan-21 11:59 PM

*Katie entered, threw some clothes in a bag and grabbed a sleeping bag, all in the span of 45 seconds, lightning fast.* “HiI’mdoingasleepoveratCinder’s,I’llseeyoutomorow,loveyou,bye!” *After speaking fast, She exited.* (edited)

Haru-chan 14-Jan-21 11:59 PM

"Oh... bye!" *Tim looked down at Nosy in his uniform- he had been practicing poses with the cat.* "Strange, huh...?"

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 15-Jan-21 12:00 AM

[Nosy] *Nosy looked up.* “Mrowww?”

Haru-chan 15-Jan-21 12:01 AM

"I know, right?" *Tim set him down and replicated him a plate of salmon. He'd spend the night with Nosy.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 15-Jan-21 12:02 AM

[Nosy] *He stared up, wide eyed, sniffing the air. He smelled fishies.*

Haru-chan 15-Jan-21 12:03 AM

*Tim set the plate in front of him, before replicating a saucer of cream and placing it next to the salmon. Tim made himself a small strip steak, with some potatoes, and a glass of sparkling cider.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 15-Jan-21 12:03 AM

*Nosy nibbled at the salmon.*

Haru-chan 15-Jan-21 12:06 AM

"Maybe let's...*not* with the cream..." *He slowly removed the saucer.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 15-Jan-21 12:18 AM

*Nosy yawned, his stomach full, and kind of sleepy.*

Haru-chan 15-Jan-21 01:27 AM

*Tim smiled a bit and picked Nosy up, then laid down with him on their couch. He proceeded to put on Oliver and Company and fall asleep.*

Haru-chan 16-Jan-21 08:46 PM

*Tim stood and changed back into his normal off-duty clothing: sweater vest, tie, slacks. He replicated another plate of salmon for Nosy before giving him a kiss on the cheek and heading to the door.* "Don't have too much fun- and *no* parties..."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 17-Jan-21 02:22 AM

*Nosy ate his of salmon. Full, he lay down, and slept.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 21-Jan-21 11:12 PM

*Katie entered, and began searching around for Nosy.*

Haru-chan 21-Jan-21 11:14 PM

*Tim came back- little bit of blood on his forehead from a small cut, a few bruises, but not much else. Jacket was unzipped, vest looser, and red Command shirt was undone at the top.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 21-Jan-21 11:19 PM

*Nosy inched out from under the bed.* “Aww, poor baby...”

Haru-chan 21-Jan-21 11:33 PM

*Tim picked the cat up and set him on his shoulder.* "So... what did you wanna talk about? Before, I mean." *He removed his jacket and sat on their sofa.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:09 AM

"Did I make you uncomfortable during truth or dare?"

"Did I embarrass you or anything?"

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:10 AM

"Honestly? Yes- more than a bit, actually. It got a bit personal and vulgar. I apologize, but I'd appreciate it if I don't have to again."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:14 AM

"I'm so sorry, I-I just, I don't know, I guess I wanted to get you... I don't know, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

"I guess I was just caught up in the horniness, and wanted you to join, sorry."

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:16 AM

"It's fine. I've also been thinking that I've been too lax in my duties. I'm... gonna try to take my position a bit more seriously. I hope that is within your plans- I apologize if I seem a bit more distant. I don't mean to, I assure you."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:17 AM

"You mean you're gonna turn in the three of us for streaking and lewd behavior?"

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:18 AM

"No, of course not. I'm just... probably not going to be as involved in escapades. Also..." *Tim looked away for a moment before setting Nosy down.* "...I haven't spoken to our prisoner yet since he gave me the souvenir on my shoulder. I should probably get around to that. Even *if* this is an inopportune time."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:20 AM

"I want to have fun, Timmy, and I want to have fun with you..."

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:20 AM

"I want to have fun, too- but I've been having too much lately. I'm an officer, and I have to... live up to that."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:22 AM

"Fine."

"Have it your way."

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:26 AM

"I can tell by your tone that this isn't the best time to have this conversation..." *He zipped his jacket back up and approached the door.* "...I have legal proceedings to begin. I'll be in my office should you need anything." *Tim stopped at the door before sighing and turning back.* "I love you."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:27 AM

"I-I... love you the most."

Haru-chan 22-Jan-21 12:28 AM

*Tim gave her a warm smile before the door opened.* "...doubtful, when I love you more." *He left toward the hall- more than a little bit sad, but the decision was one he believed to be better for the both of them.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Jan-21 12:40 AM

*She flopped onto the bed, letting everything go, and just starting to cry. Nosy jumped up next to her and curled up next to her, to comfort her. In her mind, she knew she had fucked up, really fucked up, and she couldn't do anything to fix it. She had wanted to experiment, to make things less vanilla between the two, but she failed and hurt him, and she hated herself for perhaps destroying everything that existed between her and the man she loved. She had hurt, humiliated, and embarrassed Tim in front of her two closest friends, and she felt sickened by what she did.* (edited)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 25-Jan-21 01:40 AM

*She returned, and flopped onto the bed as before, feeling a strange blend of emotions. She felt relief, because she had begun to feel overwhelmed with her duties, much to her embarrassment, though she felt distraught, even devastated, as she felt that her being obviously overwhelmed had forever marred her track record, and destroyed her future career. She was jealous of Lieutenant Isker, the newly promoted **lieutenant**, who had taken over from her. She felt horny, for she wanted to just roll around naked on the bed with Timmy, and lastly, she felt kinky, wanting to try out the sex maneuvers Cinder had suggested to her.* (edited)

*She dismissed the negative thoughts as childish, but they remained in the back of her mind, slowly chipping away at her self confidence.*

Haru-chan 29-Jan-21 05:37 PM

*Noticeably exhausted, Tim returned, his jacket and shirt almost slipping off him before he threw himself on the sofa. The mental stress of his relationship with Katie had been getting to him, as well as the small chain of events with Rogers. But, when he was back, he was happy to be with his sofa:* *The sofa didn't want anything. Furniture was his friend; all the furniture wants is for him to be comfortable, if only for a minute. No relationship troubles, no pain, no anguish. Just rest and sleep. He just needed a few minutes to rest his eyes, or so he thought. He fell into a deep sleep almost immediately...*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 30-Jan-21 02:27 AM

*Nosy had gotten into the couple’s underwear drawers, and was sleeping atop a nest of undergarments.*

Haru-chan 30-Jan-21 09:39 PM

*After about twelve solid hours of sleep, Tim awoke, groggy, and changed into a fresh uniform.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 31-Jan-21 02:27 AM

*Nosy slept, one of Tim’s socks in his mouth.*

Haru-chan 31-Jan-21 02:28 AM

*Tim approached the sleepy kitten and scratched behind his ears.* "Sometimes I wish I could be a cat. Sleeping eighteen hours a day. Annoying people, but in a loving way. Cat-loafing about. Nothing to worry about..." *He sighed and finished getting ready before taking a seat, waiting for his shift to begin.* (edited)

Haru-chan 02-Feb-21 03:57 PM

*Out to the hallway.*

Haru-chan 05-Feb-21 03:21 AM

*Tim allowed himself to remove his jacket, shoes, and vest, before taking a seat on the sofa; he contemplated getting a drink, but, as he'd decided before, alcohol wasn't for him. Instead, he stepped up to the Victrola he had in the corner, and played a record- both to make himself feel a little better, and to fill the silence.* *He smiled a little to himself as the song began:* *Grab your coat, get your hat* *Leave your worries on the doorstep* *Just direct your feet* *To the sunny side of the street...* *He closed his eyes and drifted to sleep; he could swear, his mother sounded **just** like Peggy Lee, and the song playing felt just like a lullaby to him. A moment's reprieve, in an unsure time.*

Haru-chan 06-Feb-21 10:11 PM

*Back up, dressed again, cologne and hastily brushed hair. Tim quickly put a fresh uniform including vest and jacket on, then hurried out.*

Johnny Ferentz BOT 14-Feb-21 12:30 PM

*On the door step he leaves Box of candy*

Haru-chan 01-Apr-21 11:21 PM

*Tim opened the door, still in uniform vest and shirt. He removed his vest, then found his way to the sofa. Stressed? Maybe. Breakup was a thing, but he could pretend that was alright. Until it was official. Then, it'd probably take him some time. But he'd been single before, so it left him more time to himself.*

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