Unlikely Connection

Posted on Tuesday September 25th, 2018 @ 11:45am by Captain Sumire "Remi" Rembrant & Ensign Ayasha Thornton

4,148 words; about a 21 minute read

Mission: Season 2: Mission 1: Day after Day
Location: Captain's Yacht; Crew Lounge/City-Ship; Debriefing Room 7
Timeline: October 15th 4566 Early Evening

Remi Was sitting in the lounge area of the small ship as they were heading back to the group. She sat there for a little bit looking over paperwork apparently working on her report. Once that was done she just laid on the couch and closed her eyes. She wasn’t sleeping; she was actually in a game of some kind.
She was in a pair of shorts and a short sleeve shirt.

Ayasha walked in, coming from her quarters. dressed in a long sleeve henley and tight jeans. Seeing Remi, walked over and lifted her leg over the back of the chair before sitting down. "Hey. What's up?"

Remi got a notification from her VX that someone was attempting to interact with her and closed the program returning herself to the real world. The system noted that she was asked what was up. “Um... I’m okay... was just in a game not like there’s much else to do here... still hours from home where I can go hide some more... this place gets lame... only a few people here are really worth the effort… And then with my sister showing up and that damn school... it’s only gunna get more stupid. At least my recording of the powered suits worked...” she initially made eye contact but then as she continued to talk she just stared at the ceiling.

"Sounds like you and your sister don't get along. I'm an only child. It is all fighting?" She asked

“Yuki isn’t all that bad… She’s just going to lead the family... and I have the sneaking suspicion that she thinks she’s better than I am… So I the older sister who should be the role model  get to be left in the dust of my younger adoptive sister and just… Pretty much amount to nothing... sounds super depressing but living in this reality everything super depressing I mean come on our home world got annihilated like that seriously doesn’t happen… I think the universe really wants to kill us all legit...”

Ayasha became morose at the mention of Earth. True she grew up more on starships and starbases than Earth but the last few years, she had grown to love it. "I want to find whoever is responsible for this and filet them alive."


“... what do you think we’re doing here honey... this is all part of a larger goal to turn the bugs into a giant bug burger franchise... not that anyone really enjoy giant space bug burgers but whatever... this kind of serious talk though and the lack of my really having any meaningful relationships aside from everyone walking off on me is pretty much why I just don’t care anymore... i’d rather play VRMMOs... there it’s easy to get people to like you... especially if your good at the games... or just go to ones that are pretty much sex dungeons... I mean it’s all fake as hell but at least it’s a distraction and you get the illusion that people actually give some kind of a fuck about you... you’re one of the Trillions of humans good job congratulations... now go be a slave to society forever... pfft... yeah right...” As she spoke she seems to become more cynical.

"So it's realy easy to get people like me?" Ayasha asked. "You're that good?" She added teasingly.

“ oh come on… You probably have the guys rolling off your finger in the Academy… Like seriously plus I mean you’re related to the famous colonel I mean come on that much in of it’s self should have had some pull... i’m just some governor’s daughter who ended up getting adopted by some rich family in the tech industry and then basically getting sold off to the best school that would give me a scholarship... woohoo... fun... pfft... then I ended up getting around by some soldiers and recruited to flow information for them… Now I’m here… In the middle of a goddamn war... since when was it logical to send high school girls and Academy first and second years off to go fight wars I mean seriously like what kind of logic is this...”
“ yeah I get you’re shorthanded but Jesus Christ...”


"Dad didn't pull any strings that I know of....and when the boys find out who my dad is....they clear out fast. So for the time being. boys are off the menu, cuz men, they ain't." She laughed aloud.


"Plus with all the Medical training, where am I going to meet anyone? Life seems to be against us both."

As the two girls were talking an automated alarm beeps signalling to prepare for landing. The two stop their conversation for now and prepare to land.

[See group post at time October 15th 4566 Early Evening; resuming after those events]


After the briefing was over and Aidan offered to buy drinks the thought for a very brief moment crossed Remi's mind that she was not old enough to drink... When had that stopped her the two other times she had drank... And the times she ended up in VRMMOs which had bars and much more risqué things than drinking even prior to her 18th birthday. The followed him wanting to continue her conversation from earlier that got interrupted by arriving here though she did wonder if Ayasha's father would let her come... Or the stranger question... They were soldiers; they were old enough to go die, kill people, have sex and basically fuck up the galaxy but yet they were not old enough to consume liquor... such a strange thing society is she thought.(edited)



Aidan found a lively little bar. Nothing too loud, but with space enough for games and a bit of dancing if that struck anyone's fancy. He let everyone order and as he offered, put it on his account. He ordered a large coffee milkshake and sat at a large table out of the way. Even if he didn't look like an old man, he was the old man, and he didn't want to inhibit anyone's fun.(edited)

Remi ordered rum and coke; a simple drink but good none the less. She also glanced around the room until she found Ayasha and waved her over. "Are  you sure the Col is your dad?" She said laughing at her lightly whilist still in earshot of him without realizing it.

"Yeah why? He's had youth treatments." She narrowed her eyes a bit, ribbing Remi physically a bit. "I think my crush detector is detecting something." Ayasha said..(edited)

"He looks like he is closer to our age... than... and yeah I am into guys who are strong and can take care of themselves... Yet... my girls... Well... I will leave that open..." She teased then spoke in a less teasing manner "That was stupid getting interrupted by arriving back here... I guess I lost track of time with my games... or talking to you is so invigorating that I lost track of what time it was..."She proceeds to drink as the bartender didn't seem to care how old they were even if she was out of uniform and off duty it was no matter to him... Like 90 percent of the people in here were soldiers anyway.

Ayasha laughed, "I would love to think I am that interesting, but with my studies, any off time is nearly incidental. Probably my dad's way to ensure we have at least a little fun. You'd have a lot in common actually. He codes. Aren't you working in the Robotics Lab?" She asked.

"You saying your not that interesting would mean I am equally less interesting... Between school... this place and my gaming obligations I am lucky if I have time to clean and sleep... Well obviously cleaning comes before sleeping... " She shrugs "I am just digging myself a hole aren't I... As for the lab... um... I recoded the Operating Program on the larger powered suits... How did yours run?" She asked her.

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"I didn't any issues with it, but I'm not exactly a novice. Dad used to let me play in them from time to time." She paused and asked. "What the heck is a gaming obligation? Are you a complusive gambler?"

"I see... and Um... Well... in the VR games I play there are guilds... you know groups of people who play together and I like gotta help them... Then there are the other places I go... Have to show up to-- eh... Nevermind that one..." She blushed.


"You must be talking about those multiplayer things. Dragons, magic, or some other kind of fiction. Right?" Ayasha added.

"Some of it... yes..." She said as she avoided the rest of the question about her less than normal activities by drinking.
"Eh... so what do you do when you have time for "fun?" She asked

"I do pretty well at the normal flute as well as a few of the American Indian versions. Also dad got me hooked on guns and martial arts. Helps keep me in shape too." Ayasha offered. "Also nothing wrong with a good book, but I still prefer the paper ones if I'm reading for enjoyment."

"I am into manga as well... eh... I've been known to read good books on government too... most people find politics boring... but it is not..."

Ayasha laughed. "Someone has to think so. We all have our strengths." She took a long pull on her Mojito. "So your gaming is manga based?"

"Nope... the games I play are through the VX... or VC if your a civilian... but basically its like a holodeck in that its so immersive except its only like your mind gets sent there... I read Manga..." She said as she pulls one out of her purse careful not to grab one of her less appropriate Yuri ones in fear of weirding the girl out.


"I could probably draw that. Haven't practiced much lately with all the action and craziness." Ayasha offered as she flipped through the book.

"Wait... you can draw anime stuff?!" She asked seemingly paying more attention

Ayasha corrected her. "I said I probably could. Never tried. I'm more into nature and animals, but anatomy is anatomy. I was told it's good practice for a surgeon to have fine hand skills."


"em... heh.." She pulls a sketch pad out of her purse with various pencils used for this type of fine drawing (You know th eones I am talking about... there are special pencils for this sort of stuff)
She then offers the paper and pencils to her looking sort of starry-eyed

"Getting a girl drunk and then asking for art. You're doing it backwards." Ayasha said with a smile. Pulling a ponytailer out of a pocket, she pulled her long hair back and picked up a pencil.  "You have to pose or find me another model."

"Um... p-...pose..." She looked even more embarrassed.

"You have a better idea of someone I can draw for this?" She asked.

"oh..." er... " She finishes her drink then grabs her  arm lightly. "We should go somewhere where its easier to see me and I have more space than htis crowded bar."

"Okay, I have to say goodbye to dad. Be right back." She walked over, and kissed Aidan on the cheek. "Thanks dad."

Aidan replied, "Nice to see you with something other than a book in your nose."  She waved at him as she turned and walked back to Remi.

As she was talking to her dad Remi's eyes followed Ayasha to Aidan and then eyed him over as she could tell the few glasses she had drnak thusfar were taking efect.

With the drink she had Ayasha hadn't noticed Remi nearly drooling over her father. "Ready?" she asked Remi

She giggled lightly as she led the way back to the house she and Ari shared to her room.



Once She and Ayasha were in her room Remi sat on her bed. The bed was in the center of the room and to the left there was a computer desk and a terminal. On the other side of the room was a wordrobe and a small love seat. Her room was made up of light pinks, light blues and greys that seemed to complement each other. The floor was nice hard wood and the wall was set nicely to have an equal amount of space but there was enough white space so the room did not seem cluttered. The windows were covered by shades but the night breeze could be felt in the room and even though it was simulated; you really wouldn't know it by being here. Remi removed her boots and then laid back on her bed in sort o fa plop. "So you really intend to draw me... I wonder... Your father is in charge of the fleet so... did you read about me before all this?" She asked wanting to know how much the girl knew about her and her past.

Ayasha arched an eyebrow in a manner she picked up from Sarissa. "Are you hiding something I need to know about?" She asked. "I've drawn a lot of things. People included. She set the sketchpad and pencils on the desk and took the seat nearby. Ayasha unzipped her boots and slid them off, leaving her in socks, jeans and the long sleeved henley she had pulled the sleeves up to her elbows.

Remi was barefoot and changed positions on the bed to where she was laying on her chest facing Ayasha propped up on her elbows looking at her. Remi was swinging her feet back and forth as she spoke. "I don't have anything to hide... I was just asking because well... I've not been through the best of situations... It is by no means something people should think "poor me" about cause life happens... but... Well... So my mother and brother were killed in a rally... I was supposed to go with them but didn't... Then my father sent me and my adoptive sister Yuki to go live with the Rembrant family... They took a liking to my sister and just sort of ignored me... Forcing me to get a job... then they eventually sent me to the school that led me to here. Unbeknownst to me at the time they really wanted Yuki to attend... I mean shes enrolled in the school now for her freshmen year... so I can only assume that... I met the girl I would find to be my first love there and she ran away... All of this stuff is why I just prefer to live life online" As she gets to the end she lowers her face down below her lower half of her arms. The emotions visible in her eyes changing at her mention of Akane.

"You can't live online, you can only hide online. Yes you can make connections, but they aren't the same as in the real world." Ayasha offered.  "As for your past, as long as you aren't a serial killer or otherwise bad influence, I take people as they come. All segments of life have good and bad in them. For that matter, what do you know about me? Just because my dad is a senior officer, is meaningless. He'd be the first one to tell you that plenty of people in power shouldn't be there."  She sketched the outline of Remi on the bed as they talked.

"Everyone keeps telling me that... Online rejection hurts less anyway... I'm the legitimate daughter of a governor whom leads a colony that is governed by an aristocracy... A Princess basically yet here I am in a normal school and moonlighting in a military force 'cause I volunteered for the draft even if I don't believe in military service and think sending millions to go die for some stupid reason; defending Earth and avenging the deaths the bugs caused seems a reasonable enough cause to fight for. ... I definately don't sound like a Princess... As for what I know about you; your Col. Thornton's daughter from Carol the wife he left for cheating... I know that you joined the academy's medical program and like me were selected to join the Trinity Unit after volunteering following the attack on Earth."

"You aren't alone in pain. My grandparents didn't make it during the Earth evacuation. One of the nurse practitioners, Niklas, was a planetary Governor, until a coup by one of the AI's. They put him in an Android body and vaporized his human one while he watched. My point being that you are't alone unless you choose to be. It might hurt less in VR, but are you really healing?" Ayasha asked.
Ayasha had finished tracing all the outlines she needed, and started on coloring the paper.

At the mention of Nik Remi paused for a moment but she held in her thoughts on the matter though it would be evident to Ayasha she knew him. "I'm not saying I am alone... I get it... I really do... but Akane and Sieg a guy I met who helped me be more outgoing both ran off at nearly the same time... I've considered using some of my extra time to help out in medical... I know the things that Instructor Kai-Baru taught me about gems would be useful in medical as I could help heal people. Learning more about medicine in general might be helpful anyway... but... So... there is that... um... When you are done come over here... and... by the way your dad is hot."

Ayasha made a face at the last comment. "Ok...thank you and eww.  I mean I can see why women would say that, but he's still dad. I can pass the comment along. Seeing as how you're asking for a bone." She said teasingly, and switched colors a times. "How much you want to help out in Medical is up to you really. You should already have basic and advanced level 1 first aid. Past that, we can get you certified on a few things." She carefully tore the completed page along the perforations and passed it over. "Don't expect Picasso."

Remi took the picture after laughing at her comment involving her dad. "Yeah... My dad is a old man but I get it... As for helping in medical... Depends on how much I would be around; though I could train as a medic... From what I understand even the city ship only has like two paramedic teams... You guys need more people to respond to emergency calls." She looks over the picture and gives her a thumbs up. "Good... Don't sell  yourself short... Your a doll..." She said smiling at her.

"Thank you." Ayasha replied. "You have a nice smile. She pushed an errant strand back behind her ear and retied her ponytail. "Yeah, paramedics are at a low. Especially with the evacuation to Earth 2, we had to give  up a few. Maybe a good idea to cross train a few members. Not volunteers but still, something to do during the trip." She offered aloud though it was meant as in internal thought. She sent a quick suggestion to Sarissa via VX.


"I am just trying to thinks of things to do with myself too... I know I need to eventually move on but every time I try the person I move on to runs off, leaves or otherwise rejects me... Life will be full of that but could it not... you know happen one right after the other... I'll talk to Ai Roslin; she is in charge of the Lavie's EMS team if I recall."

"Well to be honest, I am too busy for a serious relationship. Too much studying, plus now I get sent to the quick reaction team. An honor to be sure, leaves not much of me left to share.  Plus boys my age seems to be a bit.....lacking in certain areas." Ayasha offered.(edited)

"You mean they are all daft... and they only thing they want to do is stare at your chest until your fist shatters their nose... Also... you have the fact that your the medic on my team... If you do find anyone let me know... You are nice though; we should do this more often." remi said to her.

"That too. Emotionally, men mature at a slower rate. The wonder twins here don't help. At least on the ship, the fact that the XO is my dad, keeps them at bay. A girl has needs though." She said.

Remi nods. "That is why I just started seeking out ways to satasfy them online; its harder to handle the like having a useful conversation and emotionally bonding with people but if you work at it it happens... Would just be easier if people cared IRL... but whatever..." Remi replied.

"Real life takes time. People in VR tend in my opinion fall into two camps, the honest, and the scammers. Problem is you can get sucked in and end up giving at not getting. " Ayasha offered.  "What do you do in VR?" she asked pointedly.

"I play VRMMOs... Some of those shooting games have actually made me a better short in reality... I guess its more a mental concentration thing... Then... Sometimes I play erotica games with peopole... and obviously since most of the people there are guys; me being a girl means so many of them want to play with me... Sometime's it is creepy how many private messages I get."

You could see the gears turning in Ayasha's head. "Virtual dick. Assisted masturbation. Okay. Beats solo I guess." Something to consider for those lonely nights when I can't get it otherwise."

She nods. "Exactly... and its all mental... since  your VX is in your head it simulates everything... though obviously... Well... be careful if you run things in public... you actually can orgasm... and... nevermind..." She blushes.

"Ha. That's a bit exhibitionist. Sex in the turbolift kind of thing. You slut." Ayasha teased.

"I never said I stripped... I just logged in... and stuff happened.... sex in an elevaator though... risky..." She lusghed

She asked a tentative question. "So, if I leave and go back to my quarters, what are you going to do?" Ayasha was interested in the answer.

"Um... I don't know to be honest... I might play a game... I might go pass out as we just drank... I really haven't thought that far ahead..." Remi said honestly.

"In that case, let me pass out with you. Unless you mind." Ayasha offered.

She smirks "Sure..."


As she agreed remove got  up and changed into something more sleep worthy then went back to the bed and laid down on one side.

Ayasha didn't have anything sleep worthy. She slipped off her jeans, then pulled off the henley sleeve by sleeve, finally she removed her socks. Carefully folding the items, Ayasha lay them on the chair. Pulling up the bra, she breathed a sigh of relief as she freed her chest. That too was folded and added to the pile. She sat on the edge of the bed, pulled the sheet over and lay her head down.

"Oh... did you want to wear something... or sleep.... I can take my clothes off too..." She teased.

"No, I'm good. As long as I have panties, I'll be fine. Never really got the hang of sleeping in the nude. I'm not going to stop you from getting naked." She said with a smile.

Remi laughs... what the lady wants she shall get..." Remi gets up and then herself also gets down to just her panties. She then gets back in smirking at her.

"What's that look for. The cat that killed the canary?" Ayasha asked.

She tilts her head and gives hher a light kiss on the cheek "I'm bi just so you know..." She said as she then turned back around to rest.

"I don't think I am, but guys right now....not a good fit. Help yourself if you see anything you like." She said honestly.

"I'm not going to force you into anything you don't want to... We can be friends though... Anyway lets sleep... we have a busy day tomorrow." remi told her.


The two go to bed.

 

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