In the Land

Posted on 18 Feb 2016 @ 7:11pm by Lieutenant JG Rael Psy.D. & Cadet Senior Grade Aris Razur
Edited on on 20 Feb 2016 @ 4:21pm

387 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Episode 10 - Symposium
Location: Starfleet Medical Academy, San Francisco, Earth
Timeline: MD08 1100

ON:

"I have received my orders," Rael told his roommate. The PADD was clutched between his fingers, and he regarded it neutrally.

"You take care," Aris murmured with a fond smile. He squeezed Rael's shoulder, his pitch black eyes warm and fathomless.

Rael wasn't like other Vulcans--he had a feeling. Where Aris struggled to find his footing with others of Rael's species, he was the solid root systems of an Aspen tree. Ancient. The warmth of ground in the sun. Light through leaves. Aris found him singularly comforting, and would miss him when he was gone.

"Of course." The Vulcan bowed his head. "I wouldn't take anything else."

"You need to work on your sense of humor, friend."

"I should think that it would be evident: as a Vulcan I could not possibly ascribe--"

Aris lifted a finger. "Oh, shush. The Mathletes won't know what to do without you."

"They'll need to rely on Savok."

"Savok is an idiot wrapped inside a moron," he rolled his eyes. "You've spoiled me."

"You are spoiled," Rael agreed as he picked up a coffee from the replicator and sipped it carefully. He leaned against the counter. He was all lithe lines and long limbs strewn casually--not the typical posture of a Vulcan.

"Rude!" Aris laughed. "When do you leave?"

"Next week. I am to stand detached from my current duties and station and report to the USS Galileo as their assistant chief counselor."

"That sounds--" the Betazoid grimaced. "That sounds heavy, Ray."

Softly: "I hadn't expected to receive the appointment."

Aris still had two years left--he was headed to Command school on a double Track. It was unlikely that they would see one another again. Impulsively, he reached out and enveloped Rael in a hug. "You'll do excellent, Ray. I believe in you."

"Your confidence inspires me."

"It better. Come, let's get some lunch. On me, Doctor Man."

"Aris--"

"How do you feel about that?"

"Aris."

"If it isn't one thing, it's your mother."

Rael shook his head. "I have many regrets."

"Don't front. You love me." Aris threw an arm around his ornery Vulcan friend's shoulders and led him out the door.

OFF:

Lieutenant JG Rael
Assistant Chief Counselor
USS Galileo

Cadet Senior Grade Aris Razur
4th Year Student
Starfleet Academy OPS/COMM

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