Isabella would wake up Early in the Morning and spend the time taking a shower and doing a little Beauty Program. She would take her time with this even when she usually not really was too much into this whole Beauty Thing. But for a Reason she wanted to look good this Morning. She would put on some Light Makeup that only enhanced the Natural Beauty of her new face. She wasn't a Fan of those Highly "Painted" Models in the Fashion Magazines anyway.
Isabella: What do you think Niki should I wear a Kimono or a Simple Dress?
Isabella would giggle as she asked her Cat about the Dresses, but her feline companion would simply continue her Morning Beauty Program without any care in the World. Isabella would stand a while before the Mirror and change into several different dresses and clothes before she chose a Black and Red Skirt that ended at her knees and a Cute Pink Shirt with the Slogan "Hug me I a Psychologist"
Isabella: Hmm this should go, I hope he likes how I look.
Admete: You make us look like a Kusarian Schoolgirl. Well, a Cute Schoolgirl at least.
Isabella: Oh come on Sister you are as excited about this as I am, so stop being so Grumpy.
Admete would Prefer to stay Quiet about this but Isabella could feel how nervous her other Half was about this Meeting and the Possible Indications it had for their future with John. As they were Pleased with her look they invited Niki for a Ride on her Shoulder and stepped outside of the Cabin to Wait for John. Isabella would have needed to talk with him if they could Put Niki into the Machine to give her a different look as her Current one might Give her True Identity away to those who might be still on the Hunt for Sonja Wilke. But for now she would wait for John and had a huge happy smile on her face.
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Doc dressed in his usual black robes and hat. On the whole it would be just another day. He did look forward to his breakfast date however in which he would use as a start to getting Isabella to a life of normalcy with her work. While he had no surgeries scheduled for the day, he was on-call.
He went to his com system to check messages as he normally did. It was quiet this morning which was a good omen. Only a reconnaissance report of a Gallic Navy base in Baffin crossed his desk but for the moment, he wasn't worried. His only instructions were to "leave them be and see what their intentions are later." Then, the screensaver showed up of Isabella. For a few moments, he just stared at it. His conscience started working on him.
"John Henry you cannot hide this forever," he said to himself. He then stood up, made a final check on his robes, headed out his door and went to Isabella's cabin.
As he approached, he saw her standing there with Niki on her shoulder. A smile crossed his face. For the moment, her back was to him.
"Now that is different," he said to her smiling, "black, red and pink."
She then turned around and he read her shirt. He kept his laugh under control as he started.
"Hug me I am a psychologist, eh?" he repeated as he read with a chuckle. He paused in thought and then laughed again. Finally, he just looked at her.
His guard dropped a bit with the humor. "I do not mind if I do, Miss Isabella."
He then gave her a gentle hug. He could feel her as he did. He felt his guard drop just a little more but realized that there were others about although no one paid much mind to them.
Still, he had her in a light embrace.
"You look silly but lovely this morning," he said softly to her, "let us go get some breakfast."
Isabella smiled and giggled as she hugged him back and enjoyed the way this felt. She was happy and seemed to be a person who loved Hugs a lot. She would smile and take his hand afterward as she walked with him and enjoyed the morning together with him.
Isabella: Well you would be surprised how often I get to hug one of my Patients. A well-placed Hug can be as effective as Medicine for a Therpy. The Same counts for your Laugh, that I made you Laugh is Beneficial to your Health and Mental well-being.
She smiled and followed him through the Halls and Corridors of the Ship as she enjoyed the time she spent with him and the close contact she had with him as she held his hands as they walked. Isabella felt safe and happy with him and enjoyed it a lot to be at his side. She had never thought that she was ever to be so relaxed with a man ever again after what she had experienced with her Ex-Husband. But she enjoyed the time with John and felt as safe as one could be.
Isabella: As I am a new Person now I thought I could be a bit more open with my Personality and the things I like. As Sonja I was often Shy and tried to blend in and not stand out too much. But as Isabella, I thought I should leave some of that Shyness behind and Dress how I like and don't care so much what others might think. It also might be a better Cover than when I would act like Sonja Did. I have also Read some Kusarian Fashion Magazines this Morning and I think this Look is Described as "Schoolgirl Punk" or something like that. I liked that it was both Cute and Bold at the same time. Plus it was a good way to finally wear one of my Favorite Shirts.
She would have a happy giggle and would follow him to the Establishment that he had chosen for their Breakfast Date and blushed a bit as she thought about the fact that this would really be like a Date, a Real one. She would look at him and smile a bit shaky as she tried to distract herself.
Isabella: I have also to talk with you about Niki, she might be Recognized as my Cat and would then Blow my Cover. Could we try to change the color of her fur?
She Really tried to distract herself with Smalltalk now and would do her best to hide how nervous she was about this, even when she did a poor job at this and it was pretty obvious how nervous she was. But this was also a sign of how happy she was about this Date and how it would hopefully go.
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The cafe was a different environment in the morning. Overnight shifts were relaxing with an after work drink where most would have a glass of orange juice. The meals were the same but the drinks were not. The piano was silent in the morning resting quietly on it's stage. Doc took his usual table with Isabella and ordered a carafe full of coffee and two mugs. He then ordered his usual, an omelet with ham, cheese and onion with a side of home fries and a glass of milk. He was silent as Isabella placed her order. As the waiter walked away, a security officer approached.
"Hey, Doc," he said as he gave a polite nod to his date, "Seems the Gallics are in the system and taxing our ships. Just thought you should know."
"Thank you for the info," was his response. When the officer left, Doc shook his head in disgust and cursed. "Damnati galli." He then turned back to Isabella and gave a kind smile.
"If it means anything, I do like your new personality. It shows change and anyone who knew of your past would not recognize it. In my view, it is part of the new you so embrace it."
He sipped his coffee. "If you like the Kusari look, please, take what you want from my late wife's wardrobe."
He listened to her request on Niki. "The rejuvenator is tested for humans. I would not recommend using it on Niki but I am sure that we can figure out alternative ideas."
He thought a moment. "You know something, so Niki was left alone by Sonja. It happens with pets. Isabella just took her in an orphan as her own." He finished with a soft smile as he sipped his coffee.
Breakfast arrived and the two of them made small talk as they ate. He was enjoying his time with her and for the first time in a long time was relaxed. It was a great way to start a new day.
Isabella looked a bit worried about the Gallics making Trouble in Baffin. She knew that the System was a Holy Ground for lots of Zoners and she was sure that this could lead to a Holy War if the Gallics would Push the Zoners too much. Even when the Discordians are mostly Peaceful she knew that they would defend their Holy Land at all Costs. And she was sure that the Bretonians and Kusarians would not like it when the Gallics tried to have some sort of Breachhead in the Taus. But this was a Worry for the Future, today she was here to have a Date and enjoy the time that she had together with John.
Isabella: Maybe we should talk with the Gallic. I am sure they don't know that they play with Fire here. But I think there is little we can do right now other than to Figure out if they are backed by the Gallic State, watch what they do, and try to figure out what they plan.
But she didn't want to go deeper into this matter right now as she wanted to simply enjoy her Breakfast Date with John and see where all of this would lead them. Isabella smiled as he gave her a Compliment and blushed a bit. She was surprised about his offer to take Clothes from his late Wife. But she would slowly shake her head as she would sit down with him and take his hand into hers.
Isabella: I Appreciate your offer John, but I am not Midori. It wouldn't feel right for me to wear her clothes. I do not know where all of this might lead us and to Wear her Clothes would feel as if I was Trying to Replace her. She is an important part of your Life and she will always be one, she is the mother of your Children after all. I do not want to replace her or be in her Shadow John. I Like you and I would love to see where this leads us, but I want to do it in my own way.
She smiled at him checked the menu and hoped that her Rejection of using Midoris Clothes wasn't too Harsh or had Hurt him. She Appreciated the Offer but she wanted to try some new things in her Second Chance of Life. She Hope that he would Understand and Support her in this way.
Isabella: I never thought I would ever Trust a Man Again like this after what happened in my Previous Life. But I want to Trust you, and I have a feeling that you would never betray my trust. I want to try to be more open with my personality and the things I like. I want to try to be not so shy anymore as well. And I think you are right about Niki, it wouldn't be good to try and use a Machine on her that wasn't meant for the use of Animals. I will ask my Sister "Friends" if they have a way to help. Otherwise I simply "Adopt" my own Cat. But all of this is a thing we should forget Right now. How about we try to have a normal Breakfast Date now? or as normal as it can be?
She said with a giggle and smiled as she looked at him and had finally decided what she had for breakfast.
Isabella: I think I take the Large Liberty Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs and Beacon as well as some Orange Juices and a nice Fruit Tea. Oh and maybe a Chocolate Filled Crosaint.
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They enjoyed a morning breakfast. He got a chuckle out of her like of chocolate but then, he never met a female who didn't like it at least a little. He was very much a traditionalist with a base of eggs, in this case, an omelet.
"In time I will chat with the Gallics," he replied. "I do not see why we cannot co-exist with them or any other group for that matter." He sipped his coffee before his next bite.
He wasn't at all offended by the denial of Midori's old wardrobe. She was right and he respected it. In fact, she earned more respect for her reasoning and not wanting to be a part of his past but a part of his present and future. He simply looked at her with a soft smile, nodded and agreed with her. Time would tell where things would go. Testing how things between them would hold up while they worked would say much.
"Work will be a test for us both," he stated. "We will often be systems apart for periods of time. We will both have stressful moments that will show other sides of ourselves to the other but we do have a good base from which to start."
His datapad went off. Excusing himself, he read it and nodded a bit as he did.
"And so it begins," he stated. "Once breakfast is finished, I have a meeting with some surgical staff and then I will be off to Omicron Theta. If it matters, I will keep a private channel between us as I will be at the base there for awhile."
He then closed his eyes for a few seconds in a deep thought to Admete as he didn't want to say anything to draw attention around him. "Admete, you two look after each other and if you need anything, let me know."
He opened his eyes again, smiled, and finished his morning meal.
Isabella Smiled and decided that he was right about the Gallic´s. In this part of Space, there was another Idiot making Trouble every week. But so far the Zoners always found a way to deal with them. This Time it would be different. And if the Gallics really thought they could make a Fuss in the most Holy Land of the Zoners then they would be awakened to a whole New World of Pain altogether.
Isabella: A More Traditional Man I see? I like you John and I am sure that no distance in the Universe can be a problem for us. I also know how important your work is and I simply will enjoy every second that we have together without asking for more than you can give me.
She smiled sweetly at him and looked happy at him as she drank from her orange Juices and ate her eggs. Isabella was happy about the Date and enjoyed the time she could spend with him while she could. Admete got curious as John thought about her and would get into his head to answer him.
Admete: Don't worry I won't let anything happen to us. But you should Check the Bed on your Ship. I have asked one of ours to bring you a little Present. It is a Piece of Technology that allows you to contact us in the mindshare. It is not Nomad Tech so you will have no problems with Scanns. And it only allows you to Contact Isabelle and me. See it as a way for the two of you to stay in contact. But be sure that you keep it safe for Children as the others can probably notice your Conversation as well.
Isabella blushes deeply as she hears this and if she could she would now punch her sister in the shoulder or bonk her head. She was not that of a Naughty Person, this was definitely more Admete´s thing. But she liked that there was a way for John to contact her when he felt lonely or needed her. She was happy about how the date was running so far and she hoped for a second date with him.
Isabella: I know you have to go soon but I hope you enjoyed our Date, and I hope that you maybe want a second one? I mean I ahm well I would like to have one.
She smiled and looked at him and she wasn't sure how this should end now. She wasn't sure if she should give him a Farewell Kiss or maybe should just hug him. But the more she thought about the more a Kiss seemed to be Lovely.
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"Admete, I am more of a traditionalist but I will keep it safe," he said to her with a light smile. "Just remember, I have something aboard Med Force One that I wish to return to you. That is my word to you."
With breakfast finished and the return to work close at hand, they began a walk to where they would part ways and prepare to go about their duties. He was at ease with her and felt an attraction to her. Midori did, after all, tell him that it was OK. Small talk and a few chuckles along the way made for a good start of the day. They finally arrived where her shuttle was docked. At the moment, they were the only two there. The base in Baffin had a small staff so it wasn't uncommon.
"Listen," he said gently, his hand on the wall as he leaned on it. He had her between them. "I am but a comm call away and we can always meet again elsewhere. There are, after all, better places than a ship or base to get together."
He could tell her skin was settling nicely as he caught her natural scent. He tried to hide his like of it. He just nodded his approval, "I too would like a second date but you might want to put on a better shirt for work. It is amusing but I think your fellow staff may find it unprofessional."
Finally, he gave in. He leaned in and kissed her on the forehead. It was all he dared at the time. Still leaning on the wall, he just said to her, "I will see you somewhere in the universe."
Isabella Enjoyed the walk with him and offered him the arm so that he could lead her like it was fashion in his time. She Really enjoyed their date and was looking forward to having another one with him. Isabella looked forward to having a great time with them and exploring their relationship some more. She hoped he was really Ready for something new, Isa knew that Midori had given him the OK. But she also knew that it sometimes wasn't that easy to Start something new after you had lost the love of your Life. But she hoped that she and John could find a way for them.
Isabella: It is a Special Way of communication, John. But I also would love to have a Second date with you. Maybe on a Planet Next time? I would love to walk around with you in a Park or so. Maybe you could show me what you like to do? I would really love to learn more about you. And ahm maybe I want to be surprised a little.
She was really looking forward to this and hoped that he would also enjoy a second date as much as she would. Isabella wasn't sure how to behave in this new role as she had never changed her Identity before. But she nodded and decided to take his advice to heart and she would dress into something more Professional Looking before she met her first Patient. But she would make sure that she was wearing something Friendly and Colorful.
Isabella: I......oh
Isabella was really Surprised by his kiss and got a bit weak in her knees as she felt how his lips touched her skin. She got Red like a Tomato as she Blushed. She clearly liked it but she was also a bit shy to give him a Real Kiss. But then she shook her head and decided that she wanted to leave that trait of her old life behind and bent forward to give him a quick Kiss on the lips before she Blushed even more and quickly Retreated into her Shutle with a Heart that felt like it would be as loud a Drumm because it was beating so fast. After a while, she touched her lips and had a Happy Smile on her face as she undocked the Shuttle and flew towards her new Life, a Life that she would hopefully Share with John.
Admete: Wow Sister I have to say I am really surprised that you had such a Bold Bone in you.
Admete said with a chuckle as she was both Amused and Impressed by Isabella´s Action with that Kiss. Isabella on the other hand was a bit Annoyed by her sister and Simply Growled a Reply that sounded like "Shut up". She didn't know why she was so Bold in that Moment, but one thing was Clear, She didn't regret it to kiss John for a Single Second.