> life is just one thing after another ( julian | gaila | closed )

[aeruginous]

[ gaila, who had not wanted to fuss with anything even remotely holosuite-related since the incident, had instead been studying twenty-fourth century technology and putting her new knowledge to practical use. so far everything had been going rather well, but on a station as mishmash in design as shtel nor, she was bound to run into a few snags

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[kukalaka_n_me]

[Julian had thought it would be fun to revisit the place where they'd first had a proper date, so he'd asked Gaila to meet him for lunch in the arboretum, at the same spot where they'd eaten fried chicken and cheesecake. Initially it had just been a way to enjoy spending time with her during the day (and not in a holosuite since they were probably going to be avoided for at least a week) despite their work schedules.

It wasn't as if they were exceptionally stressed on Shtel Nor, but both Julian and Gaila preferred to keep themselves busy with work of their own devising. Just because they were stuck there, didn't mean they couldn't be productive. His research into a pheromone inhibitor had gone well and he was close to synthesizing the first batch for her. It was cause enough to celebrate even if he didn't think it would make one jot of difference in how he felt about her. He knew that Gaila had wanted it, and therefore project had been worth pursuing

[aeruginous]

[ gaila frowned initially, seeing how far he'd already come in setting up their picnic, but masked it before he could see. it did look lovely, but due to the mood she was in, it also looked tiresome. she wasn't fit to be around anyone when she was annoyed, much less him; his obvious alacrity wasn't helping. ]

This looks great, Julian. Really.

[ damn this whole caring about other people thing. she'd have to indulge him a little. ]

But I don't think I'll eat that much. Maybe we can keep it short today?

[kukalaka_n_me]

[He smiled and set what he had in his hands down for a moment, standing up to greet her properly with a quick welcoming kiss.]

Well, I don't think the food is as important as the company. However, it is important that you eat something.

[His brow creased slightly, though, when he got a closer look at her expression.]

Is something up with work? You look a bit stressed.

[He rubbed her upper arm with what he hoped was a soothing gesture.]

[aeruginous]

[ she took a breath, expecting to find the touch patronising, but she didn't mind it as much as she thought she would. ]

Just been having a frustrating day. Holly complicates things. She's too sophisticated. It's like I have to pick parts of her off from all the technology I actually need to learn about.

[ she moved out of his hold and sat down. the curl came loose and she tucked it back again. ]

I don't want to talk about it. I don't even want to think about it. Let's just eat.