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Posted on Sun Jul 3rd, 2022 @ 4:14pm by Captain Iy'dan Brell & Vincent Sinclair

1,164 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Short Treks
Location: DS21

Soft jazz music filled the air of I'ydan and Vincent's quarters, that of Kenny G's Songbird. Vincent seemed to glide over the floor as he set the table, a single candle sat in the center, its holographic flame dancing as if in time to the music.

Vincent smiled softly as he went to finish up the mixing of the salad he had prepared, It was a spinach salad with strawberries and toasted pecans. For the entree he had fixed a glazed rosemary pork with mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. For dessert, Vincent had made mini cheesecake bites which had fresh fruit on the top. Some with blueberries, some with strawberries.

In order to keep his outfit clean, Vincent was wearing an apron which said kiss the cook. The wine was chilling, even the champagne was ready, depending on what I'ydan wished to drink. Vincent's outfit beneath the apron was a pair of black slacks, dress shoes, long sleeved silken wine colored shirt. The cuffs rolled up to prevent them from getting dirty.

The unmistakable metallic hiss of the Cardassian door mechanism sounded behind Vincent and in stepped Iy'dan, his shoulder bag dropped in the corner by the door as he stepped through. He wasted no time though in crossing the living space and pulled him husband into a kiss, one filled with all the emotions he had been feeling over the lack of physical contact he and his Husband had over the last three years.

"I missed you!" he said as he pulled back just enough to look him in the eyes directly while running his fingers through Vincent hair gently. "I mean really missed you!"

"I have missed you as well." Vincent's voice husky with emotions a shimmering of tears in his eyes. "I have dreamed of you coming home. And the dream has come true." pulling his husband in for another heartfelt embrace and kiss. He missed feeling his husband's form against him, he felt so hungry, for I'ydan's touch. He reluctantly broke the kiss, and softly whispered, "I have dinner ready. And then.. definitely more of this." Caressing the strong jawline of his love, running his hand up into his hair. Vincent's eyes shining with warmth and affection for his mate. He was loathe to breaking the contact but at least he'll get to see Iy'dan across the table, sharing a meal.

"Well, I do have some news as well but that can wait for a little later if you prefer?"
Iy'dan probed gently not wanting to break the moment but at the same time he was nervous about how Vincent might react... It could be a huge change for him given he had started to think of the Cardassian station as his home while Iy'dan had been away working on another station.

Vincent pulled back slightly, "Let's eat and you can share the news with me while we do so." removing his apron and walking over to put it on its hook. "Are you doing okay? How long will you be home?" He brought over a pitcher of lemon water and set it on the table, then took a seat, and offered the salad towards I'ydan.

"I'll be heading back a few days" Iy'dan offered as he found himself a seat at the table, the weight of his news starting to make the three pips on his collar feel like a dead weight. "And I'm just glad to be back... The station has changed so much! The promenade looks so different now!"

Vincent dished up some food for himself and he nodded at Iy'dan's remark. "Yes it has changed considerably. There has been a great effort in how things are run now. Its been great seeing the improvements, however there has been one or two things lacking though, the big one is-you not being here." he looked into I'ydan's eyes, "I do know that you have had to go and do things for the Federation and I needed to stay here. I have enjoyed bringing my business to life but-it seems hollow and shallow with your absence." he took a bite of his salad, "Don't get me wrong I am glad you are doing something you love. I can't keep you tied to my side and having my dreams come to fruition whilst you aren't having your dreams either." giving a soft smile.

"Well... It's funny you should say that... The Admiral has asked me to stay on as Maelstroms first officer... permanently".
Iy'dan paused a moment giving time for that statement to settle in before he jumped back in with a torrent of other comments. "I said I would need to discuss it with you and I would understand if you didn't want to leave Deep Space 21 because of your business and if that was the case I would give up my promotion to stay here with you because I can't just expect you to give up your life here after so many years making it your own!"

Fork filled with salad, dropped to the plate with a clatter scattering the leafy bits onto the plate and table. Vincent gazed at his husband, being rather quiet for the moment as I'y's words sank in. Then he spoke softly but in a firm voice. "Its only a business I'ydan. My life is with you. How soon do you want to start packing? There is no way you are going to give up your promotion, I couldn't let you do that. And there is one proviso I wish to add." a smile becoming evident, his mind working furiously. "i get to go on some adventures with you when we get to that new station." he thought more. "I do have someone who could take over the business, I could expand and have a franchise." he stopped and laughed. "I have ideas I'ydan but they would be all for naught if I lose you. And I refuse to do that and you have a promotion I am excited, sorry I am babbling!"

"You wouldn't lose me Vin... I love you and if you didn't want to go then I would have turned down the promotion!"
He was on his feet moved around the table to pull his Husband to his feet and pull him into another hug followed by another kiss.

Sinking into his husband's embrace and kiss, Vincent enjoyed the moment savoring the contact. Once more though he pulled back his head and looked deep into I'ydan's eyes. "Well you won't have to turn it down. My first dream, hope and wish was being with you. That came true. Everything after that is a bonus." kissing I'ydan once more, his lips traveling to I'ydan's ear, where he softly whispered, "When do you want to start packing? Tomorrow? Tonight after dinner?" a bit of a warm chuckle emerging.

The next kiss was even deeper and more laced with emotion to which neither would make it to do any packing this evening.

 

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