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He about sprayed the fluid in his mouth when he heard the suggestion of dancing when laughed but contained it. He managed to swallow his food before responding. He did so waving his hands as if to say no. "Listen, one thing John Holliday does NOT do well is dance. The dance you suggest is called line dancing and I have never so much as seen it. I have only heard of it."
He was still chuckling at the thought as he sipped his drink. He said nothing more about bad things. He now had a surprise evening with the woman he loved and her presence alone made him feel better. Mahi fish was a favorite of his dating back to his days with Midori. Anytime he was around or in Kusari, he ordered it. He wasn't one for sushi and believed that fish should be cooked and not eaten raw.
His Mahi fish was cooked in butter and garlic with a side of wild Kusari rice. It was cooked to perfection and he savored each and every bite. Once finished, he wiped his face and smiled to her. In the distance he kept a watch on the two suspected Hogosha, neither of whom had looked their way.
Once on their feet, they went over to the bar, his arm around her waist, to pay the bill. The waiter was all smiles as he gave him a generous tip. He then also paid the bill of the Hogosha, anonymously of course. They made a slow walk to the Cowboy bar that she had mentioned. "I suppose while we are here we can check this out." On the way, when no one was about, he turned to her, placed his arms around her waist and gave her a long, deep kiss. It had been awhile and it was needed. They didn't stop until they could hear footsteps to which they continued walking. Doc snickered a bit, "I kind of feel like a little kid. You know, waiting until no one is around to kiss his girlfriend?"
Eventually, they arrived at the Cowboy bar.
Isa smiled and walked with him out of the bar he gave him a deep smile as she heard the way he talked about the fact that he didn't Dance. She blushed a bit as she had thought that something that was so stereotypical Wild West would be something that he might like to do. But she was a bit amused by his answer and looked at him with a big smile. She would sip her wine and give Niki a Rubb between the ears as she came back to her.
Isabella: Realy? I thought this was really Popular back in your Days. Hmm, next time I should stick to Historic Books instead of Romantic ones then. But to be honest I am not much of a Dancer myself. The last time I Danced was during my School Days.
She followed him out of the Restaurant and smiled as he turned her around in a quiet corner of the Ships hallways. She would kiss him back and was a bit breathless as she kissed him back. She was in heaven by his kisses and the way he kissed her made her feel 10 years younger. She would kiss him back and would let her hands wander over his back and feel his muscles as she cuddled closer to him and pressed her body against his as she enjoyed this Kiss as long as she could. She would look a bit sad as the kiss ended and would walk with him to the bar.
Isabella: Well the good thing is that we aren't Teenagers anymore and that we have a Suite where we can Kiss as much as we want later. But it is also nice to have the Thrill like we are young again back in our Lives.
The Bar was Decorated like one out of the old Wild West Movies, all were made out of Wood and had this Classical Style. The Tables were Barrels with a big Wagon Wheel and a Glass Plate on top of it, Next to them were Wooden Bar Stools with Red Cushions on them. There was a Big Dancefloor in the middle of the room and a Live Band was Playing Country Songs and making the Crowd enjoy their drinks and the time. The Large Bar was made all out of Wood with a Huge Mirror behind it and lots of Bottles that were lined up on Shelves. It looked all like it came right out of a Wild West Movie and there were even some of the Stereotypical Poker Tables around that invited people to play.
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He looked at this western bar that they were now standing in. He scanned the room from left to right and then back. In some ways, he liked what he saw but it wasn't the classics of what he remembered. Much was missing but then, this was a modern time with "higher" standards. Men weren't openly carrying their sidearms as security checked them at the door nor were there whores taking men to private rooms although rumors were Hogosha were about and could provide such "entertainment" in secrecy. This was, after all, a luxury liner with some standards. What was common with days pasts were people drinking and having a good time and a couple of open Poker tables which put a smile on Doc's face. There was also an upright piano against a wall. It was all acceptable but not quite the same. He just spoke softly in Isa's ear, "Have Admete help me take you back in time to a real western saloon someday."
He hadn't been here before so he didn't trust those around him. He held Isa tight in his arm and found a table. No one was dancing at the moment but he did find the live music entertaining. Doc himself was a classic piano kind of guy but appreciated good music and good talent so together they sat, side by side. Drinks were brought to them and after a toast to each other, they just enjoyed music and each other. For now, he was just enjoying being another unknown patron. It was nice not being treated differently because of who he was. Just blending in was nice and they were enjoying it.
Isa smiled as she sat down with him, she was happy that he liked the Western Bar and chuckled about his comments about Admete. Isa would Order a Cowboy Cocktail Made out of Whisky, Lemonade, and Fresh Tea. She Liked the ambiance of the Bar and of course, the Company that John gave her. She would lean on the Table and look him in the eyes.
Isabella: Maybe we can do that Tonight, I mean she can Connect our Dreams if you want it. But to be honest I want to keep you at least a bit to myself tonight. I mean we dont have the Chance for a Date that often in the last time so i am a bit Selfish Today.
She said with a Chuckle as the Waitress brought them the Drinks and Isa took a Sip of her Cocktail. She Liked the Taste and she liked her Company even more. She would Look at John all the time and was Determined to distract him from the Worries that he had in the Last Days. She told him a bit about her work and the Progress she made with the Medical Training of Dr Wilson, and that the Doctor from Planet Pygar had become a good friend to her. And after a while she could hear how the Music Changed and some People would go on the Dancefloor. The Band would Start with a Slow Piece and the People would Start to do the Squaredance. Isa was Fascinated by how Synchronized the Dance Looked like all of the Dancers were one person. She looked at the Scene with Big Eyes and looked at them with Admiration.
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"Perhaps," was his answer to the dream. He had fond memories of old saloons but also had a lot of violent run-ins in them. Still, it was where he came from and where he shared the memories of his best friends. The thought of being alone together for the night was also in his mind. To try and set his mind into that old west thought, he ordered a straight up rye whiskey. It wasn't his favorite but it set the mood. He toasted her when the drinks arrived.
He was taking in her report from Pygar with interest. With all the things he had to worry about with the Academy, Baffin and the Omega hospital, it was the one area that he heard or spoke little about. He relied on such information from both Isa and Jill.
"I hear a lot of stories from Pygar but never anything on the medical front," he told her. "I hope to meet this Dr. Wilson some day and share some information."
Although he enjoyed the music more, he watched the dancing. Dancing wasn't something he did well nor did he particularly enjoy. He did take note of her interest in it. He was trying more to keep observing and not get involved with it and he was hoping she wouldn't "force" him into it. A slow waltz? That he would be fine with. His admiration was more on her than anything else. He just wanted to be close. When he finally heard something slow, he finished his whiskey and stood up. Offering a hand, he asked her for a dance.
Isa was happy as she sees him with the Drink and tried to Imagine how he would be in the old West. She had only Read some Stories, but not all of them seemed to speak about the Same man. Sometimes it was even like they were talking about a completely different Person. Some Painted the Picture of a Charming Gambler and some painted the Picture of an Ruthless Gunslinger. She had a hard time to see these Darker Interpretations of the Historical Figure in the Man that she loved. She had decided that she did not care about his Past and only about the John of the Present Day. She would Toast to him and smile at him.
Isabella: I can tell you that Pygar has a Beauty of its own. It is a Hard Place to Live in and I have seen firsthand what Risks the People of Pygar take on a Daily Basis. But I don't want to Ruin our Date with some Dark Stories. But I can tell you that what I have seen gave me Deep Respect for the Settlers of Pygar. And I Can tell you that Doctor Wilson is an Wonderfull Person and a Dedicated Student. She will be the First Psycologist of the Colony of Faith Haven.
She said with an smile and took his hand as he offerd her to do an dance. She would Follow him to the Dancefloor and noticed how his eyes where on her the entire time. She would lean in onto his Shoulder with her head and lets him lead
the speed and rhythm of the dance. All she wanted was to feel him Close to her and to lose herself in the feeling of being Loved and Secure that she always felt when being this close to him. Isa was an Decent Dancer and would have no Prblems to follow his Lead. Her body would be Following his Lead with ease and it was clear that she must have learned this at some point in her life. Her Smile became even brighter as she would hear the band play a Familiar song and She would Lean in for an Kiss.
Isabella: Thank you for this Wonderfull Evening Shin'ainaru. (Darling)
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He held her close. His arms were around her with his hands in the small of her back. Taking a look around him, there were a few other couples doing the same thing all lost in their own little bubble and ignoring those around them. All were too involved with their partners to care and none were triggering Doc's instincts. For the moment, Pygar didn't matter. He would talk about that and Dr. Wilson in good time but for now, she was his universe. The song was old and unknown to either of them but perfectly played.
No words were spoke as they held tight and enjoyed the floor. Her head was nestled into his chest and shoulder and he could feel her warmth and body against his own. His eyes closed as he found himself lost in her. His mind was clear of thought and nothing else mattered. He was at peace and the big sigh he took re-enforced that. After the sigh, he just held her a little tighter. In reality, the song was short but the moment was eternal. By the song's end, he was finished with the day and just wanted to be with her....alone.
Thank you for this Wonderfull Evening Shin'ainaru.. To this, he just looked into her smiling face. His Kusari tongue was limited but he knew that word and smiled himself.
"And thank YOU for this wonderful evening, Deliciae," he replied with his darling in Latin. "Come, let us retire for the evening." He kissed her, paid his bill and together they retreated to their suite.
Isa would smile as she came out of the Shower the Next Morning. The Date with John was Wonderfull and she had enjoyed every Second of it. He was Truely the man of her Dreams, and that in more than just her Dreams. She chuckles about her thoughts and would finish getting Dry before she wpuld put on her Clothes for the Day. She decided for some Clothes that would Enhance her Cretan Half this time and would Chose the Traditional Cretan Dress that she had Bought during her Visit at Faith Haven. It was Black and had Ruffles around her Leggs as well as some Short Sleves without them. It would Enhance her Female Curves while it would Hide enough to still leave some Room for Imagination.
She would smile as she took the Communicator and orderd an Couples Breakfeast to be Deliverd to there Cabin. They would Get some Breadrolls, Breakfeast Sausages and sausage cold cuts, also some Eggs both Scrambled and Boiled, as well as some Beacon and Gallic croissants, and for sweet Tooths like Isa they even had Marmelade and Hony. They also didnt forgot Niki and deliverd an Bowl of Tuna and an Bowl of Milk for her. The Stewards Prepared an Table near the Window for them and left the Room as if they were never there. Isa smiled at john as she took an Seat and Started to Cut an Breadroll in Half.
Isabella: Now about that Secret. You know that there is an Rift Among the Nomads? I think i told you about that they have Split into Two Camps. well my side have Founded an Colony at an Secret Planet. Its an Place where Pepole Like me can Life in Peace among our own. But also a Place For Couples like you and me. Couples that have the Same Problems when it comes to Makeing Babys that we have. As you know it is almost Impossible to hide things from the Mindhare, so they knew about our Research Project. They have showed interest in your work and wanted me to Invite you to our Colony to work together.
She would continue to Eat but Observed him while she did so. Isa didnt knew how he would React to an Invitation into the Squids Denn. She hoped he wouldnt be scared by the Proposal and that he would Accept it. But she would Accept his Decision no Matter how it would be.
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He paused when she mentioned this, his fork in his left hand while his right hand rested on a glass half filled with milk. A rift amongst Nomads didn't surprise him I mean after all, rifts occurred often between other groups of "friends." The Corsairs came to mind on this. Having those with Thralls within them wanting to conceive was also no real surprise considering the Cardamine content of their blood prevented it. They wanted help but even Doc himself was unsure of how to approach it. How could he help these people? It was obvious Isabella wasn't the only host that wanted this and well, he didn't object.
But then there was the "rift." Some Nomads would want no part of this and would just assume kill him on site to stop his efforts or worse, make him live as a vegetable as an example. There their were groups like the Order and the Core, two groups who would kill a sympathizer on site as well. There were the Calibans of the universe that would love nothing more than to do the same. Then there was his own people. Not everyone would understand and some would be outright against it. His Med Force people were his concern and he didn't want to endanger them. The very thought was at least mildly frightening and Isa and Admete could feel it without him saying a word.
Science also spoke. He thought of how doctors were villainized centuries before for doing things people found to be evil or just plain immoral. He thought of doctors with body parts in jars in a lost cabin somewhere so that experiments in medicine could be found. In a way, that was like the problem of Nomads but without the ability of those who objected being able to scramble one's mind to the intellect of a head of lettuce.
He dropped the fork and sighed. He didn't even look up when he asked her, "Do you realize what you are asking?"
He again sighed as he looked up to her. "It is one thing to have a sample of Admete and her blood to work with but to be in the nest of it all is dangerous. I mean, I would love to be the man who solved the problem but I cannot protect either of us against an angry Nomad. That would take an elaborate plan just to get me there."
He didn't have to say it. The idea itself was frightening him and John Holliday was a man who feared nothing or no one.
Isa could see his Reactions to the things that she had said to him and that it worried him a Lot what she Proposed. Isa knew that she was demanding a lot of him and she knew this. It was clear that he wanted to help her and that he would be taking a big Risk. A Big Risk if you consider how some Fanatics would React to it should this Ever Come to Light. She would Take his hand and look into his eyes.
Isabella: I know what I ask you to do, and I won't think less of you if you Refuse. I know that it is a Great Risk, and I know that you already Risk a lot by having me as your Employee. I don't want to risk the existence of MFE, the Company is way too important for Medical care and Help in the Borderworlds. So if you Refuse I can Understand that.
She would look at him with a smile as she let his hand go and took a Glass of Orange Juice and took a big sip from it. She would be completely honest with him and didn't Shuggarcoat the Risks and Dangers of this endeavor.
Isabella: I won't Lie to you John, this Journey will have some Risks. But I can tell you that this isn't a Trap, I would never do anything to hurt you. This Invitation comes from the Nomads Themselves, they call themself Vargants and try to find a way to Coexist with Humans. Admete and I would Never allow them to Hurt you and we would Defend you from any Harm.
She said as she knew that he must be worried about all the Horror Stories he heard about the things that the K´hara Nomads had done to People. She wouldn't say that the Vargants couldn't do the same, but she knew they didn't.