Women help

Posted on 21 Sep 2021 @ 6:29am by Lieutenant JG Ron Bumble

Mission: Picking up the pieces
Location: Holo Suite 2
Timeline: After "Discovery of love"
847 words - 1.7 OF Standard Post Measure

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=^=Bumble to Hawkins ... I ermm wondered sir, Michael ... if I could have your ear about something ...=^=

Michael was in one of the holo-suites changing out three holo-emitters which had malfunctioned, he placed the last one in its place then tapped his com badge =^= Sure no problem, Ron, come to holo-suite two. We can talk while I run diagnostics on the suite. =^=

=^=Thanks. I will be right there=^=

Ron wasn't though. He needed a cold shower it seemed. Once that did the job he was right there.

"So ... ermm Natasha. Something happened."

"Oh?" Michael looked up from his Padd, over to Ron, "Hopefully something good, or was it?" a dark eyebrow raised. "Okay, give me the rundown." glancing down on more time at the PaDD, then back to Ron.

"Erm well she invited me for dinner and .. I bumbled it up. Embarrassingly so. She was being so nice. Making food and ... My hormones kinda got ... well they were. I became aroused," Ron said going beet red. "And ran away."

Michael nodded, as he listened to Ron, "And what happened next? " there was a beep and he checked the scan results. "Okay looks like we're in business here once more." he remarked before putting the PaDD away. "lets stand in the archway, I need to test this. " leading the way to the archway. "Computer, Hawkins program 35" and waited, for it to activate. The scenery came to view it was that of a bench looking over a canyon of brilliant red orange rock formations. "come lets have a seat and you can tell me about it"

Behind the bench just across the path that went alongside the canyon were some pine trees swaying in the breeze.

Although Ron knew it was a holo simulation the hot air hit his cheeks and the vista was breathtaking. "She followed me back to my quarters. And said she cared for me. I opened the door and I pulled her to me. I kissed her," Ron said as if still not believing it had happened for real.

"Ron, bravo it seems that you did rather well. Are you going to see her again?" Michael very pleased that Ron was progressing really well. "I am sure she is wanting to see you once more."

"Tonight. I invited her to the Arboretum. I'm going to bring a picnic," Ron said.

"Good thinking, Ron, and a wonderful idea." Michael looking impressed. "I've done the picnic date before." then the though hit him, "And you are wanting to know what to take to the picnic?" he mused. "I can suggest some fried chicken or even roast chicken, for part of the picnic food?"

“Yes I could certainly do with some ideas,” Ron said. “Have you any other advice? What to wear? Should I bring her flowers or something?”

Michael looked at Ron, then stated, "Definitely something comfortable and also nice. A button up shirt its color being a dark grey, black or light blue. I'd recommend a dark grey. It would look really good on you. And a comfortable pair of black slacks. And good shoes. You want something, if you decide to sit on a blanket in the arboretum that you can get up off the ground without trouble. I remember I had forgotten to wear the proper pants and I ripped the seam. It was really embarrassing for me." then he thought for a moment. "Yes a flower would be lovely as well. I can go into the whole list of flowers and their meanings, but I can say, a red rose would be a nice touch."

"A rose ..." Ron nodded committing that to memory. "Are you meant to feel ... well this terrified? My brain just keeps going to what if I mess this up? She's so wonderful."

"Actually, yes I felt terrified when I met the one I thought would be my one and only. I felt terrified and felt my heart pounding. It is normal to feel that way. And if someone can't handle someone messing up, then they are not the one for you." Michael replied. " a woman who is in love with you will forgive. Besides, you are not a jerk or an awful man."

“Thank you Michael,” Ron said. “You are a true friend.”

"I feel the same way, Ron." Michael gently clapping his hand on Ron's shoulder. "What time is your date with Natasha?" Michael looking at the time. "You may want to go get prepared for your date. And I know you will do the best you can, and that is all that you can do." giving an encouraging smile.

"This evening. Yes ... yes I shall go ... have a bath. Play some classical soothing music perhaps," he nodded. "Have a great day Michael."

"Sounds good to me and you as well, Ron. I feel you will be doing well tonight with Natasha. And trust me I think she really, really likes you, maybe even more." Michael said with a smile. "I'll see you around, Ron, take care."


OFF:

Lieutenant Michael Hawkins
Chief Engineer

Lieutenant Ron Bumble
Science Officer