A Night On the Holodeck (Part III)
Posted on Mon Aug 8th, 2022 @ 5:16pm by Cadet Senior Grade Meghan Stefani & Cadet Senior Grade Daniel Weaver & Cadet Junior Grade Emma Mendez & Cadet Junior Grade Shafin Todenhöfer
Edited on on Tue Sep 6th, 2022 @ 8:46am
1,177 words; about a 6 minute read
Mission: The Cadet Cruise
[PREVIOUSLY]
Daniel ran his hands through his hair, brushing it back slightly, before, looking back to Emma and Shafin. "Look... this is not a date. This is not a prelude to anything! It's just a simple escape. You two want to join us... fine... you're here. Whatever. This is still my program and it was setup in a special way and you three are new here so there is a lot to learn. You want to stick around... keep your mouths shut and stay on your best behavior."
[CONTINUED]
Shafin shrugged. "The categorization of this gathering does not affect me," he stated. "Unfortunately, I do not have another activity that supersedes this. I guess that I will stay here for a while longer and observe your program."
Well, that put her in her place. No, it wasn't a date, but she'd really hoped that spending time with Daniel would lead to one. She felt her face pale as he told all three of them to keep their mouths shut and stay on their best behavior. She took a step back and smoothed her hair. "Okay."
Shafin inched over towards Meghan as she was the most tolerable of them by his standards. He opted to keep his voice lowered because he was told to keep his mouth shut, but that was difficult to do in the company of others. "I am not the best judge, Cadet, but from my understanding of humanoid beauty standards, you look well put together today."
"Hey!" Emma blurted out. "She's not the only girl here you know!"
Meg chuckled. "Thank you," she said to the Vulcan. "That's high praise indeed."
"It's funny..." Daniel said softly, allowing a slight chuckle to escape, before continuing. "As odd as this whole thing is? You two aren't nearly as strange as what you're about to experience." He turned around to face the door, taking Meghan's hand. He rubbed the top of her hand softly with his fingers before whispering. "I'm sorry this wasn't what I was hoping it was, but I still hope you enjoy it as much as I do." He smiled again before adding. "To be fair... before these two showed up... you were the only other person I have ever brought here that wasn't blood related."
"I'm honored that you brought me here," Meghan whispered back, happy that he'd still hold her hand after the comments the other two made. "We can always come back another time. Or I can show you one of my favorite places later."
"I look forward to it." Daniel whispered back. "As long as we remember to lock the door behind us next time." He smirked a bit, looking into her eyes, before clearing his throat. "Alright fellas."
Grum and Murg looked over to each other before standing up straight. They both smiled and soon began to speak in unison. "Welcome to-" They two quickly stopped.
"Murg... what are you doing?" Grum said, surprised as he looked over to his brother. "It's my turn..."
"Is it?" Murg questioned as he looked away. "Didn't you do it yesterday?"
"No... You did it yesterday."
"I did?!" Murg looked back. "Are you sure?"
"I would have sworn you did it last, Murg." Grum replied with an equally questioning look.
"To be honest, Grum..." Murg said softly as he looked back at Grum. "I don't remember."
The both Golem's seemed to shrugged at each other before Grum replied. "Why don't you do it now, Murg... and I'll do it later."
"You're a genius, Grum."
"I know, Murg." Grum replied with a happy smile, placing his large hand on his chest as if he was about to adjust a tie, but soon remembering it wasn't there. He cleared his throat and stepped aside, as both brothers gestured to the opened doors. "Welcome to the Elysium Club... where the vail between worlds is thin and mystery and magic lead to wonderous possibilities and peril."
"Ohhh... that was good, Murg. Very spooky." Grum replied with a smirk. "It gave me the goosy bumps."
"It gave me the goosy bumps saying it." Murg said, smirking back.
The two brothers chuckled slightly amongst themselves before gesturing inside again. "Enter." They both said in unison.
"Ooook then..." Emma said slightly confused as to what was actually happening. "So, this is not a date. It’s not a 'mating ritual' it’s some sort of private getaway with a comedy duo at the door. I think I get it... at least I think I do?" she pondered for a moment resting her chin between her thumb and index finger. "I guess this should turn out interesting" she glanced over at the Vulcan.
"Still no compliments for me huh? Didn't I say that she's not the only girl here right?" she sighed "Ah forget it, you're a boy, you wouldn't understand anyways"
"Murg and Grum, this is Emma," Meghan said to the two guards. "Please tell her she's pretty so she'll feel better."
Meg flashed an impish smile at Daniel. "I think you're cute, too."
Daniel smirked, squeezing Meg's hands slightly as they walked by.
The two Golems looked at Emma, smiling pleasantly. "Hellllooo... Emma." Grum said, giving her a wave again.
"Hello, Pretty Emma." Murg added, waving as well. "You're very small..."
"And very pretty." Grum added. "I like your colorful pajamas."
"It's a uniform, Grum." Murg said as he nudged his brother. "Remember... Daniel and Meghan have them too."
"I thought it was a sleepover... I was going to get my teddy." Grum said before shrugging.
Murg shook his head and shrugged, smiling some more. "Have fun, Pretty Emma."
Emma simply scowled at Daniel before relaxing a little. "I guess... I'll take it..." she muttered embarrassed.
As Emma walked by, the two brothers looked over to Shafin, then to each other.
"Murg... Is he pretty too?" Grum asked.
"He can be pretty too if he wants to, Grum."
"Okay... Hellloo Pretty Elf Man." Murg waved at Shafin just as Grum did the same.
Shafin raised a brow and studied Murg and Grum. Two distinct organisms, but potentially one shared brain. Fascinating thought Shafin. "Hello," he said slowly. "My name is Shafin" he added trying to teach them.
The brothers looked at each other, smiling a bit, as they turned to look back to Shafin.
Grum was the first to wave. "Helllooo Shafin." He said with a smile.
"Hello Pretty Shafin Elf Man." Murg said, smiling equally as pleasant. "I like your different color Academy Uniform like Daniel, and Meghan, and Emma."
"Yes... it’s very nice." Grum added. "Very fitting."
"You are very nice," Meghan said to Grum and Murg. "Thank you." She paused to smile at Daniel, then followed him wherever he lead.
(To be continued...)
Cadet Senior Grade Daniel Weaver
Command
Cadet Senior Grade Meghan Stefani
Science
Cadet Junior Grade Shafin Todenhofer
Counseling
Cadet Junior Grade Emma Mendez
Engineering
Cadet Junior Grade Shafin Todenhofer
Counseling
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