Rest For the Weary

Posted on Friday September 21st, 2018 @ 5:36am by Captain Sumire "Remi" Rembrant & Brigadier General Aidan Thornton & 2nd Lieutenant Kyle Dee (Ian) & Crewman Chandra Dee

2,853 words; about a 14 minute read

Mission: Season 2: Mission 1: Day after Day
Location: Aerowing Shuttle
Timeline: October 17th 4566 Late Night

Sumire after her talk with Aidan and Scott about the new toys was back to sitting on the couch reading. She wondered if the rest of the travel time to their destination would be boring or if something would happen; though to call things thus far boring would be some cruel joke, between her talk with Kyle, then Sera and finally Aidan and Scott this had already been an eventful trip... What was to come for them on this overly hot world of lava and general discomfort... She would rather not think about that.


Aidan had finished his book, it was down time, though he like to get things done. He'd already tweaked and setup his power armor for VX retrieval, field stripped, cleaned, reassembled, and reloaded his pistols and carbine, now he was in the lounge in the pushup position. There wasn't a gym and on the last planet, not much time to work out with all the setup and knock-downs. He alternated be that and crunches, ending with some one armed push up. Finally he sat and started to do some yoga. He'd learned early in his career that pure muscle was only so useful without being flexible.



Azazel say down in a chair in the lounge and sent a message from his VX to Remi [I’m open to talk.] He then put headphones in and started listening to 2017 Music.



Remi said as he was putting his headphones in. "Then talk... I told you my thoughts and my offer... Balls in your court... Is all you do read, work out and be a super soldier Aidan?" She asked Aidan as he began to do yoga.

"What else is there?" Aidan said teasing her. "Japornimation isn't my thing, and it's not like the holodeck is around. Besides this is the first time in two days I've had to limber up."

"You could try using your VX for holodeck... you know there are VR games... and such... not everything requires a hologram... your mind is a powerful tool especially with that... and you dont like anime or manga... okay... point being?"


“I’ve said it before Remi. I’m old and I’m starting to feel the age hit me even if my youth is retained. Sometimes I wish I never had my Photographic memory... but I don’t want to forget... it’s a paradox and I’m stuck in it.” He said simply looking at her. “That girl there, named Chandra. That’s my daughter. But she’s already dead, I don’t know if she’s a clone or from another time warp but. It’s not something I care to find out. The fact that I have family alive is all that matters to me. And I’ll be damned if they’re taken away from me.” He said tearing up again. 

Azazel sighed rubbing his forehead, “Emotion is something I buried long ago, I just need to control it.” (edited)

"No; more like you need to find someone to express those emotions too... It is never healthy to just bottle them or forget them; unlike vulcans humans taking control of their emotions has not happened yet... Even the most mindful... Well controlled individual has to deal with them... and I know she is your daughter... I figured out as much when you let it slip out earlier... Thanks for admitting that though... at least you've volunteered something to me... Let someone help you with your emotions... It is easier that way... I am sure mister soldier boy over here can attest to such things..." Sumire replied.

"Me?!" Aidan said with feigned shock. His face returned to normal, "actually this is the first real emotion I've seen him ever display. I personally was thinking of punching him in the face just to get something other than that smug fake smile off his face. Brutal, but honest. It's hard to trust someone that is always wearing a mask. You never know where they really stand."
"I also agree. My daughter is close to the only family I have left." He wanted to add that he truly cared about but let that go. "Anyone hurts a hair on her head is going to learn the meaning of super soldier the hard way." Aidan offered.

Chandra walked over and whispered into Azazel’s ear. She then took a step back looking down as he just covered his mouth shaking. Trying to fight back the tears of what she told him. “Y-yeah... I-I-I k-know...” 

“I-I’m going to be more open then...” he told Remi and Aidan as he continued to stare into space shaking and crying without making any noise.

Sumire tilts her head then says to Aidan "I know there are more people you care about than just Ayasha... From even just knowing you I am certain of that..." She then VX's Aidan "Like Commodore layton... I know you really love her and from what Mizriki told me... Yeah; someone just needs to slap the taste out of her mouth so she sees what you really mean to her; that someone can be me if you like?"When then turns her attention to Kyle and his daughter. She just shakes her head nd says nothing.

Aidan replied in VX, "It was glorious while it lasted, but the longer I remained around her, the more I realized just how much she doesn't want to grow up in some areas. Some things even a super soldier can't fix. She wants me, she knows how to find me, it's not a state secret and as you yet....I don't she her trying. So single super solider on the market again."
Aidan knew enough that it was bad news. "Too much damned death." he said, retrieving a large water from the dispenser.

Sumire replied to his VX "So... what do you want me to do? You obviously know how I feel about this and how I live doesn't seem to meet your expectations but that does not mean I don't care for the people I love... The long and short of it is I do not just sleep with people... If someone is in a relationship with me; they are in such a thing... as in I am there to support them; mentally, emotionally, physically and... if I can ever learn to not fail at it domestically... Just because I see multiple people doesn't mean I don't devote myself to them... It is different... I get that but I want to see you happy... whatever I can do to accomplish that in full would make me the happiest girl in the world... I want everyone I care for to be living their best life; even if its at the cost of my own happiness.... Noblesse oblige and all that..."

Azazel took out his scimitars and stabbed himself in the legs, releasing a gasp of air as he finally snapped out of it. His legs were bleeding as Chandra watched in shock. “Better...” He said in pain but relieved. He leaned against the handles, “Too much stress, had to vent.”

Aidan turned around. "What the fuck is wrong with you?" Indicating Kyle. (edited)
He VX'd Sumire. "Hold that thought."

“I’ve been working with broken hands and feet this whole time and people haven’t noticed yet.” He gagged as he felt himself go into shock. “Just needed to break myself from this tension.” He said smiling as he went pale.

"Medical to the lounge." Aidan said, as he walked across and grabbed the medical kit in the wall.

Sumire pulls out a small gun from her pants and stuns Kyle. "I think for the duration of the trip he needs... Stasis..." She after tasing him was now healing him with a blue gem at least until someone more able to fix him arrived.
"Why the fuck does everything he does lead to him stabbing himself..."
"This is what I am talking about; its not fucking healthy!"



Pulling out the scanner he did his best at a premlinary scan. By the time he was done, Ayasha walked in. " It's called self harm. It may be simple depression or he may be bipolar, psychotic, or something else." Turning to Sumire she said, "Couldn't wait two damned seconds for the medic?"



"Mister Dee, relax. If you don't, I will sedate you and you'l wake up next week. Understood?" It was clear which parent Ayasha got her attitude from. (edited)


"It is called stalization...." She said coldly to Ayasha. "Talk ot your EMS boss... She will tell you its a thing."
Once Ayasha started to work she stopped the spell.

Azazel leaned back as he looked at Chandra and said to her in French, “Just like back when I got impaled by that droid.” He said chuckling.

Sumire leaves the lounge to the quarters again.

Ayasha ignored Remi's comment. It wasn't that she didn't like the help, but the interference meant taking more scans. She took the tricorder from Aidan and waved it in practiced manner.

“Would it really be surprising if I told you I’m not new to BDSM?” He said in a sort of semi conscious state. “Ah crap I pissed Remi... I’ll talk to her after I stop bleeding.” He said chuckling.

Once she got a cleared picture, she forwarded the scans and information to Medical on the Lavie. The Doctor on duty prescribed some simple sedatives, and noted his chart for a full psychiatric workup once they returned. "The blue gem that Remi used on you has healed out. "Colonel Thornton, please confiscate those swords until Mister Dee can be seen by a counselor." Ayasha said. "I am going to give you a mild sedative. Please don't operate any heavy equipment or blades. Reattaching limbs is next semester." She teased. (edited)
She pressed a hypospray to his neck. It lightly hissed. "I will check on you periodically." (edited)



“Woah... this is freaky...” he said as he was drugged.

"Miss Dee, please watch him and call me if he becomes....unsettled or adverse changes." Ayasha offered.

“Remi!!! I’m sorry!” He mumbled drugged and laughing. (edited)

Packing up both kits, she returned the medical kit to the wall and went to go find Remi. "I'll let her know you're sorry." She said. Reaching the door, she touched the chime and waited.

"What; what do people want form me now?!" Was heard from through the door.

"I was going to apologize. Never mind." Ayasha started to turn and walk back to her own area.

"No apology is necessary; its becoming more frequent anyway... noble girl is useless... I'll just keep to myself since everyone has their own preconceptions about everything anyway... just let me know when we arrive at the mission." She said as she opened the door and leaned against the door seal announcing to the entire room more or less then she closed the door, locking it and just lays down. (edited)


“I’m sorry Mr. and Mrs. Shellhammer... but the Reich has found you guilty of being a Jew. Punishment is execution.” Azazel said lost and drugged in German. “No Cesar! That’s not a good plan! Don’t go!” He then said in Latin.

Aidan VX'd Sumire. "You okay? I thought we were going to talk until Kyle impaled himself." He'd secured the blades in a locked container. He understood people wanted alone time. He was known to to that.

“Why am I in Sweden...” He mumbles.


Aidan got back to the lounge, hearing Kyle ranting. "Because the fish are in season." He replied.


She replied to the VX. "Okay? ... No that would not describe how I feel right now."


Azazel was laughing and crying. Being drugged, he was not use to at all and was just a complete mess. “Bah! That’s better when I was in the Caribbean, I Whaled there...” He then switched to Egyptian and started ranting about Cleopatra.



"You don't have a corner on the market of caring. I still think that there is more spoiled child about you than Cinderella, but that doesn't mean I don't care about you. I was in the process of talking with you when Kyle stabbed himself. Bit of a distraction. So I know I can't change you any more than you can change me. It was sweet of you to want to try and persuade Yuka. I appreciate the offer, but she made her choice. Something I have to live with. If anything you made it easier to deal with, for what it's worth. Any man, including me would be lucky to have you." Aidan VX'd


[Translation: This woman, she was a young lass, But DAMN does she know how to treat a man right!]


Aidan can see how uncomfortable she is with her dad rambling. "Don't worry about it. Heard worse, though I feel for your situation." He said to Chandra. (edited)


"I'm not saying I do... and... people need to understand that I do know what I am doing... me leaving was not my being spoiled... I am tired of everyone assuming just because I am a rich girl I do not know what I am doing or am getting in everyone's way... I have skills... Remember I was trained by my worlds defense ministry... I am more like you than I am like rich Earth snobs... I want to be able to help you and him... at this point what you are saying though it seems like you have already made that decision... I will respect that and... well everyone tells me that then they all leave..." She VX'ed to Aidan.


"I'm have no intention of going anywhere but into a hug with you." He replied. "I'll take all of you I can get. Even if it's a small part." (edited)
"Once I know Kyle isn't a danger to himself or others." He added.


Chandra just giggled as she heard him go on about random shit. It was due to the drugs Sure, but just seeing him not gloomy was enough to make her day.

Azazel then looked straight up, “Listen Remi I’m sorry... I didn’t mean to just walk out. I didn’t mean to stab myself, I didn’t want to hurt anyone. I just want a purpose to live on other than the promises I made. I want to live for someone.” He said sighing.


Aidan got up. "Let me know is he gets weird...der." Walking down the corridor, he softly knocked on Sumire's door.


"Yes?" Sumire replied.


"I'm not going anywhere unless you send me away." Aidan replied.


She got up with a sigh and unlocked the door then reurned to laying down.


He poked her a few times lightly. "Are you listening to me?"


When he entered the room and poked her. She looked at him. "To what do I owe this meeting Col Thornton?"
The door closes itself.


"I can only put up with so much self wallowing 'I'm not good enough' crap. Yuka did that too much. How much plainer do I need to make it? I want as much of you as I can get. Unless this was all an act, in which case, have a nice life. I'm done chasing. " Aidan said softly and honestly. (edited)
Ayasha padded into the lounge in softer clothing. "How's he doing?" she asked Chandra.


"... Look... I already told you; I want what makes you happy... my multiple people nature isn't compatible with you as was made blatantly clear... I want for you; what makes you happy... even if that means someone else yet again leaves me... It is after all not my issue; its not like your my boyfriend or anything... So no... it is not an act... and Kyle Dee... If he is going to continue harming himself I don't want him on my team... I generate enough self loathing since everyone I have been romantic with has abandoned me except for Flennel... I don't need more people in my team self-destructing and getting themselves and the rest of us killed... I know when to turn off my emotions and hide behind the soldier wall that is four years of training in a defense ministry camp designed to teach our planet's leadership not to be useless." She said looking at him.
"I keep telling him to talk about his problems but if he cant they will always get in the way."


“Chandra! I need to talk to you...” Azazel asked her as she walked over. “What’s going on...” She then looked up to Atasha and then Answered in French, “He wants to know what’s happening...” (edited)

"True.....all of it." He said. placing a soft hand on her back.
 

 

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