Capernum: Overhang/Friendly Meeting

Posted on Wed Aug 13th, 2025 @ 10:14pm by Captain Taavis {SF/Meji Intel} {Meji} & Lieutenant Griffon Resch & Lieutenant JG Jynxza Dahl {Meji} {AKA: Toots}

Mission: Stellar Problems
Location: CO's Quarters
Timeline: Current

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Taavis stood in her kitchen as she washed the breakfast pans and dishes she had used by hand. Last night Jynxza had fallen asleep laying against her, but after a while she must have gotten too warm because she rolled over in her sleep and faced away. She was still sleeping now, and Taavis had found it both comical and adorable that the Trill woman snored lightly in her sleep. Perhaps it was not a typical thing, but with how much booze Jynx had taken in last night, she was crashed out like a stone. Going to the breakfast bar and sitting on the stool she had occupied for breakfast, Taavis noted more movement from the bed niche. All of the fixings for Jynx to have breakfast were set out in bowls and platters with warmers and stasis fields to keep them fresh. To her left was the place setting for Jynxza complete with small pitchers of orange juice, Earth milk, and water, all with coolers built within to keep the beverages from warming to the point of distasteful. Scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage links, plus a bowl of hash browns. A breakfast that Taavis had come to enjoy over the years. A power breakfast.

Eyes fluttering open, wincing a bit at the brightness of the overhead lights set to day time, Jynxza rolled from her left side onto her back, barren for all to see as the covers she had kicked off to the floor while sleeping. She gave a long, languid stretch, yawned, and then sat up. Jynx finger combed her hair and rubbed her face and eyes before looking around, knowing where she was and how she got there. The funny thing was she felt no embarrassment for the location, just how she got there; her condition. Swinging her legs over and putting her feet on the floor she went to gather her garments but they were gone. She began to rubber neck to see where they were

"Toots, your clothes are in the refresher." Taavis said aloud, now seeing her guest was wide awake. "Shower, then dress and have breakfast. In that order." She gave Jynx a friendly smile. "There's a hypo with an analgesic on the bar to aid with your overhang."

Jynxza shook her head and smiled as she got to her feet. "It's called a hangover, Taav."

Taavis, without missing a beat. "You say it your way, I say it mine." She noted that Jynxza made no move to grab the robe hanging on a hook on the wall right in front of her. Cool, she thought, eye candy. Nothing sexier than a naked Trill as one could see that the spots truly did go all the way down to their heels.

Jynxza went to the bar, picked up the hypo, and injected it into her forearm before setting it back down. "Be back in a bit." She went into the bathroom and closed the door.

The chime rang. Taavis, curious as to who it was this early, called out. "Come."

In walked Griffon Resch, all prim and proper as per usual, carrying his palm PADD. "Good morning, Skipper." He liked Taavis, a lot, as a fellow officer and a CO. She was cool and casual like Loewen had been as a CO. Skipper just seemed to fit and, being the first time he had used it, he hoped it would not bite hi too hard.

Taavis heard the casual title for a CO, and truth be told, coming from the likes of Resch she liked it. "To what do I owe the visit, Griffon?" She motioned at the bar. "Breakfast?"

Resch, his eyes perking up at the thought of food, came and sat across from her at the bar. He made to grab for the plate and setting already there but got a playful slap on the hand. "I have a guest. She's bathing." Getting up, Taavis went and gathered all he needed for the meal. After he finished gathering what he wanted to eat, and Taavis got more mint tea, he began to explain why he was here between bites and chewing.

"She?" Griffon asked. Not his business but he was just curious as to who it might be.

"Yes," said Taavis. "Jynxza stayed the night. She was sauced and I carried her here for bed. She drank half a fifth of whiskey, then had some kali-fal with me. Quite the character when she's drunk, I must say."

Resch gave a chuckle, grinning at that. "She's a character when sober. Drunk musta been that much funnier."

"You have no idea," Taavis said with a giggle. "Her filter is normally at a low setting but when drunk, it is gone completely. The things that came out of that woman's mouth." All she could do was laugh and shake her head. "I had her in the fireman's carry as we left the lounge, right?" Resch nodded along with the story. "So, what does she do? Says 'weeee' all the way to the door and then just before we step out she waved at everyone and said bye bye." They both laughed. "The looks on their faces at what we were doing was priceless."

"I like it, Captain." Resch admitted with a smile, moving his plate aside as he finished his meal and now nursed a glass of OJ. "Shows the crew that you're not above a bit of fun now and then. And, with the situation, you look out for those under your command."

"Thank you, Griffon. Coming from you that means a lot." Taavis said.

The bathroom door slid open and out stepped Jynxza, a cloud of vaporous steam billowing out behind her. "Alright, Lady, I'm jealous." She spotted Resch. "Oh. Hey, Griffon." She moved around Taavis and sat down, beginning to dish up.

Taavis had to ask. "Jealous, Toots? Jealous of what?"

"That shower stall!" Jynxza said with a bit more drama than needed, for kicks. "Mine is half that size. I was doing ballerina moves in yours." Then, like a squirrel that saw something shiny, Jynx locked in on another platter. "Nice! Saauusage!" She sang out and then giggled. "Sorry, I'm starved." She filled her plate to heaping, noting the looks from her companions. "What? A girl has to eat. Plus, I am eating for two."

~Thank you~

Jynxza jumped off her stool so fast, like she was coming up off of a hot iron skillet, hands up defensively as she looked all around the room. Resch, seeing her react that way got to his feet.

Taavis, although alert now, remained seated. "The voice again?"

"Yeah," said Jynxza, her eyes showing she was alert but feeling anxious about it.

"What voice," asked Resch.

"She swears she is hearing a voice talking to her," explained Taavis. "I don't know if it's mental, or something else. I do, however, have a suspicion." Jynxza had gone back to relaxing, still alert, as she sat down to enjoy her breakfast. "Toots, have you considered that the voice you're hearing is in your head."

"It feels that way," said Jynx. "But, it's so clear it's as if I can actually hear it."

Resch finally sat down, looking between the two.

Taavis decided to offer her idea as to what may be happening. "Jynxza, have you considered that what you are hearing is Dahl? It is extremely rare but there have been times when host and Symbiont could communicate. And, with myself and Mister Loewen aboard, perhaps you are becoming attuned to the Force and that is what is causing the connection. I had a Trill friend years ago, Zenni," she stopped talking a moment and both her guests could tell it took some effort for her to not tear up, her face showing a deep sorrow for as briefly as it was there. "She and her Symbiont, Kahn, could chat back and forth. Sometimes Zenni would crack me up because she would talk out loud when she thought no one was listening, arguing and chatting with Kahn who no one could hear but her. They both gave their lives, together, to save crew and ship in a most heroic way."

Jynxza's demeanor completely changed as Taavis spoke. She spun her stool to face Taavis and took one of the Vulcan's hands in her own. "I am so sorry for your loss, Taavis. Just know, for both of them, they did what they thought was right. We Trill are a stubborn lot, joined or not, and all too often giving one's life to save another is what we do. I've had seven previous lives, others around me get one. It's like I feel duty bound on a personal level to make sure that one lifetime is allowed to continue."

Taavis had to swallow a few times and cleared her throat, especially when she got touched by Jynxza. If anyone understood why Zenni did what she did, it was Toots. "Thanks, Toots. Means a lot to hear that." She blew out a breath and got herself together.

Resch had watched the interplay. Taavis had a heart, a big one from what he could tell. And, he did not miss the affection between the two ladies. If they were not an item they soon would be. He would bet latinum on it. "Not to interrupt this Hallmark moment, but I thought you should know, Captain. And, with Jynx here, her too." He set his palm PADD face up and pushed it over so they could see it. On the screen was a blonde woman with long locks and a pointed ear sticking out between locks on her left side.

"Who is she?" Taavis asked.

Toots had let go of Taavis, now looking at the screen and chewing a bite of food. "Wart (wait)," she said with a mouthful of food, pulling the PADD closer and getting her eyes closer while chewing fast and swallowing. "Is that...no friggin way! It is!" Her eyes came up looking excited as she glanced at the other two. "Taav, that's Kara. I swear it's her."

Taavis leaned in for a closer look while Resch gave the response. "Good eyes. Yes, it's her. She had that done yesterday and then filed the new pics with the Federation."

Seeing it now, Taavis gave a grin. "Well, that look is good on her. Enhances her features, even if some are missing now."

"I know, right?" Griffon said. "I mean, she was beautiful before but now...this, is just...wow." He gave a low whistle as he took the PADD back and closed it down. While he did that the two women shared a look and a subtle grin.

"Special, is she?" Jynxza asked this off-handedly

"Oh yeah," Griffon said as he put his PADD away, missing the look between the gals again. "She was always confused about the various cultures on board, and was so lost in her social skills. As her confidante we became very close and I helped her through a lot." He paused a moment and then looked up into two sets of expectant eyes. "Honestly, I miss her."

"Ding, ding, ding." Jynx said with mirth, but not too loud to ruin the moment. "Griffon, go tell her, man. Come on! Don't let it pass you by. She's here, now, and owns Bliss. Not hard to find."

That piece of info caused his brows to raise. "She owns Bliss now?" Taavis nodded and grinned. His eyes got a far away look.

Taavis added, to try and help. "She owns the SS Harbinger, too. I sold her both. If Harbinger comes knocking at Capernum, she is always welcome Griff. Toots is right. If you feel strongly about her then go let her know. The initial answer may not be what you want to hear but if you say nothing then you've lost an opportunity that will bother you the rest of your days."

"She's right, Griff," said Jynx, going with his cut nickname. "Even if the initial response is not positive it will get her thinking. Trust me as a person who has been both men and women. If her heart is angled towards you and you are in her thoughts more often than not, she will come to you and lay it out. Seeing that awesome smile of yours, over love, would make my millennium." She giggled.

"Mine, too." Said Taavis. "Happiness and love show up when you least expect it." She patted Jynxza's thigh under the bar, letting the Trill know that she was interested in more than drunken slumber parties. "I've been there twice in my life. One ended due to tragedy, the other because we weren't as close as we thought. But, I gained a dear friend on that one."

Griffon knew Taavis was speaking of Green. He had seen the internal sensor logs with Green and Kudo spending time together, and when others were not around, they did lean into each other and cling. There was even a few logs of them stepping into briefing rooms, locking the doors, and making love on the table or floor. Those were locked away under his eyes only. As Security Chief he could decide who saw what, unless an emergency or an investigation. "Thanks. I think I need to find a wayward blonde and have a word. Appreciate the support, ladies. Party at Bliss later?"

Taavis and Toots shared a look, laughed and answered in stereo. "Oh yeah!"

"You two are too much," said Griff with a laugh. "See you this evening, then." He left.

The moment the door slid shut Jynxza jumped off her stool, spun Taavis her way and planted a deep kiss on her. At first Taavis went rigid from the suddenness of the attack. But, within moments that faded away and they were embracing and kissing deeply. Toots finally stepped back and let out a sexy breath. "Wow. You're a great kisser."

Taavis had to clear her throat and due to the warmth in her body, fidgeted with her uniform as she stood and looked at Toots. "You too. I, uhh, need to go check...something."

Toots gave a throaty chuckle and smiled, her eyes showing just how much she enjoyed that kiss. "I'll be in the flight simulator, Captain. Just so you know," she tossed over her shoulder as she headed for the door. "My middle name is 'something'." With a parting giggle she disappeared behind the closed door

"Such a tart," said Taavis, giggling to herself as she began to clean up the breakfast dishes.

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