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[he_that_seeth]

*Taimethis's cabin is empty as the portal to the nexus crackles to life. His two most recent log entries are displayed in his desk next to the crystal lamp Sidney had gotten him for Christmas. His staff is laying on the bed against the far wall, and the chairs around the table look like they've all been used recently. The view through the bay

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[vicioussweetie]

Ali steps through the portal, wearing a gold dress she hopes is suitable, carrying his Christmas present and an azalea bonsai. She sets both gifts on the table, takes a moment to peek out a window, then starts looking for her host. "Taimethis? It's Alison..."

[he_that_seeth]

*The door to Taimethis's cabin whisks open and he steps through. He's wearing a pair of black leggings and a red vest with no shirt underneath.* You'll have to forgive my lack of shirt, I've always found that piped-in space dock air is less pleasant than the air on the ship.

*He smiles.* You look very pretty. You can set the plant on the table if you'd like.*

[vicioussweetie]

"Oh, it's okay...and thank you." She smiles. "How are you?"

[he_that_seeth]

Very bored honestly. I've done all I can really do on the ship, and I don't want to go down to the planet yet. There are still millions of people gathered and celebrating and mourning Commander Sorel and his crew. This is his memory, and I don't want to get in the way.

*He points to the box in Ali's hands* What's on there?

[vicioussweetie]

"Your Christmas present." She holds it out to him. "Sorry it's late."

[he_that_seeth]

*Taimethis takes the present, opens it and pulls out the ornament.* It's very pretty. Christmas trees aren't an Isian tradition, but *He crosses to a book shelf and hangs the ornament on one of the supports* I can put it there.

I didn't think to get you anything, but how about this? *He opens a display case next to his bed and takes out a six inch, octagonal amethyst crystal. He holds the crytal out to Ali.*

[vicioussweetie]

"You don't have to give me anything. That's not why I give people presents." She smiles, glancing at the amethyst. "No matter how pretty they are."

[he_that_seeth]

*Taimethis shrugs* It's not much, you can have it.

How've you been?

[vicioussweetie]

"If you're certain. Thank you." She accepts the crystal. "I've been well. So, what're a girl's options for amusing a partially-dressed admiral around here?"

Suggestive? Maybe...

[he_that_seeth]

*Taimethis chuckles* That depends on what you want to do. The Crimson Rhapsody's a big ship, and there's only a skeleton crew keeping her running. I can show you just about anything you want to see. *He grins*

[vicioussweetie]

"How tempting. How could I possibly choose? I think I shall place myself in your very capable hands."

[he_that_seeth]

*Taimethis glances at the clock that reads 18:37* How about I change into something a bit more presentable and we grab some dinner. We might find something fun to do afterward.

[vicioussweetie]

"That sounds delightful. Should I step outside...?"

[he_that_seeth]

Only if you want to. *He grins*

[vicioussweetie]

"Well, if you're offering me a show..." She sits, looking expectant.

[he_that_seeth]

It's not like I don't have anything you've never seen before. *He grins and throws his arms back, letting the vest slide off. It wasn't exactly covering much, but with it off Taimethis's fighter's muscles were plainly visible.*