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USS Thunderchild
0745
Gymnasium
Deck 16
'Morning,' Catalina said and Tasha looked up from where she was doing press-ups at the back of the gym.
'...Morning,' Tasha said, continuing her press-ups as Catalina made her way to the running machine.
'You're up early,' Catalina said, starting up the machine and hopping onto the treadmill.
'Uh...yes,' Tasha said and Catalina smiled.
'Did you want to grab some breakfast when we're done here?' she asked and Tasha hesitated.
'Uh...thank you. But, I'm just about to start my shift...'
Getting to her feet, she grabbed her towel and heading towards the shower, just as Ristic emerged, wrapping a towel around his waist.
'You need to ask her out...' he said and Tasha felt her cheeks heating up.
'I...I don't know what you're talking about...' she said, brushing past him and heading for the showers.
'Life's too short...' Ristic called after her as she headed for the shower, stripping off her shirt...
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USS Thunderchild
0830
Main Bridge
Tasha looked up from the security station as she heard the turbolift door hissing open, feeling her mouth go dry as Catalina stepped onto the bridge. Out of the corner of her eye, Tasha watched as she marched across the bridge, stopping by the operations station and handing Praakuvat her datapad. After talking to him for a few seconds, Catalina accepted her datapad back and headed back towards the turbolift. With an effort, Tasha returned her attention to her station, trying to put the memory of her smile out of her mind...
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USS Thunderchild
1330
Main Bridge
Tasha stepped into the turbolift with a groan, massaging her neck as the door hissed shut.
'Deck 5,' she ordered, feeling the slight lurch in her stomach as the lift dropped, before the inertial dampeners caught up. After a few seconds, the lift stopped and the doors hissed open, Catalina stepping inside.
'Hey,' she said, with a grin.
'...hello,' Tasha said, licking her lips nervously. 'Would you...uhm...would you like to have a drink tonight?'
There was a pause that seemed to stretch into infinity and then Catalina said
'...okay. My shift finishes at 1900. I'll meet you in the Lounge...'
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USS Thunderchild
Main Lounge
Deck 9
Tasha stepped into the Rec Room and looked around, spotting Catalina sitting at the bar. After Tugging at the front of her red tunic, she made her way over and Catalina looked up with a smile.
'You look beautiful,' she said and Tasha felt her cheeks heating up.
'...thank you...so do you...' she stammered and Catalina smiled.
'Can I buy you a drink...?'
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