Dinner Backpost

Posted on Sun Oct 16th, 2022 @ 7:28am by Commander Antonia 'Tony" Stoffels

Mission: The Lost Brother
Location: Soran's Quarters
Timeline: After "Meeting Mother"

"Make yourself comfortable" Soran smiled as he moved to the kitchenette. He got the food from the replicator and retrieved a bottle of wine from his cabinet.

"Alright. Do you mind if I replicate some easy clothing?" She asked as she was still in uniform and that really did not fit the occasion.

"That be fine," he smiled. The set the table.

Tony hopped into the bedroom to change into something comfy, not sexy. She was still so nervous and unsure of herself. "Can I help with anything?" She asked as she came back.

"No I got it," He looked up from plating the food. "You look lovely."

She blushed. "It's not sexy. And I did not do make up. I never do make up." She fumbled.

"As with beauty sexiness is in the eye of the beholder," Soran smiled .

"True. You are always sexy to me. Even when you yell at me. PS I don't expect us to never have another row. You know how my parents can fight."

He poured the wine, "Is that your way of saying I'm cute when I'm angry?"

It made her giggle. "I guess so. Although at the same time I do want to strangle you. I will not be a pushover just because I love you!"

"That feeling is mutual," Soran laughed. "I'm sure we'll continue to argue and we'll figure it out."

"Good. At work nothing should change." she took the glass from him. "But we do have to tell Xavier soon though."

"True," he nodded. "There are other things we should talk about as well. If we're going to make this workin the long term there are somethings you should be aware of. "

"Oh? You still have secrets for me?" She laughed. "Honest Ren. I am way more worried that I will disapoint you. Remember I have seen you at your lowest. I have held you as you cried that you could not go on." She swallowed thinking of her brother.

"Due to the genetic and chemical enhancements I've gone through I probably can't reproduce, I don't know If children are important to you." He explained.

"To be honest I did not think I would ever find a partner and I did not fancy being a single mom with my career and all so I have really never thought about having kids." Tony said honestly.

"If that changes I'm sure there are options, "he ran is fingers crossed the back of her hand as he spoke.

He paused for a moment to compose his thoughts, "you know me very well. Even so there are things I've never told you, I have quite a few scars that you've never seen send I'll talk to you about them when I'm ready. Please don't ask.'

She nodded. "Ok. I am open for options. Do you want kids?" She asked him. 'You know adopted ones if need be?"

"I don't know if I could be a father or not, but my family issues have broken up enough of my relationships that I'd be willing to face it with you." He explained.

"That is hard for me. I hope that if anything really bothers me you will tell me as your partner. Or to Sky as your therapist. But I promise I will do my very best to but out."

"That's all I ask," Soran looked her in the eye. "I will do my best to be open, my time in the Angosian forces feels like another l8fe and I kind of like it that."

"I know." She said now taking his hand. "You know I know and have always supported you. Whatever is good for your mental health works for me."

"I feel that I will need to tell you about many of things, " he smiled and began to eat.

"That will be a change." She teased. In the beginning he had been embarresed to accept her help and it had taken a long time to build trust. He remembered the tomboy from the academy who was always involved in pranks.

"Yes I guess it will," Soran nodded taking a sip of wine.

"I won't push." She stressed again. "And from now on when we talk it will be as equals, always."

He smiled finishing dinner. "What would you like to do now?"

"I dunno. Watch a movie?" she gestured to the couch.

"Sure," he smiled. "Make yourself comfortable I'll be there In a moment."

He moved to clear the table and then went to change out of his uniform.

In the meantime Tony had made herself comfy on the couch but she could feel her heart in her throat with nerves.

Soran came out of the bedroom sleeveless tunic and casual pants. He sat on the couch and stretched his arm around Tony, kissing her neck.

She cuddled closer to him but still not completely relaxed. it had been ages since she had been close to any man.

Soran felt her tension and relaxed and began to watch the film, he left his arm around her and waited for her next move.

she lay her head on his shoulder and after she relaxed a little she put her hand on his and started stroking his hand.

Soran smiled and moved a hand to her knee and began to caress it gently.

Tony felt her heart beat faster again. "Ren are you ok to keep it like this for tonight? Slow?"

"Yes, that's fine," he smiled. "I just want to be here with you."

"Me too. I need someone to hold right now and you are warm an cuddly."

"True," he smiled and kissed her forehead. "When it comes to intimacy I've always believed in two yes and one no. To spite what many think I'm actually a very patient man."

"I am glad." She said feeling comfortable in his arms like she belonged there.

"You may say the night, if you like." He said softly.

"I would. But would you mind terribly if we don't have sex yet?" She bit her lip.

"That's fine, I just want you near me." He said, brushing a few hairs out of her face and caressing her ear.

"Yeah me too." Suddenly she was tired after all the drama of the past days and so happy to just lay there against him.

Soran looked up and realized he had no idea what was happening in this film or even the title. He looked to ask Tony, but she was asleep. He closed his eyes for a moment simply enjoying having her near. Then he shifted her weight and lifted her into a cradle carry.

She mumbled a few words in a sleepy voice but not really waking up.

"It's bedtime." He breathed.

"Hmmm." She said contently breathing in the scent of him more than half asleep still.

Soran put Tony in the bed and tucked her in, he climbed in on the other side. He was exhausted to and could feel his eyelids getting heavy, he smiled and he could feel her moving sleepily toward him.