Full Circle

Posted on Mon Mar 2nd, 2020 @ 9:35pm by Lieutenant Commander Toshnarr & Chief Warrant Officer Ryi "Taffy" Amlari
Edited on on Mon Mar 2nd, 2020 @ 9:35pm

Mission: Mission 48: The Third Pineapple Incident
Location: Various Locations - USS Roanoke
Timeline: 0900Hrs - November 6th 2391

The doors to the transporter room opened as the massive Gorn emerged, in his new officers uniform as he looked left then right, his massive pack over his back, it contained his worldly belongings and clothing.

In one hand was a cat carrier, it looked small in his clutches as a small meow could be heard from within. The Gorn however heard the complaint. "We will be home soon little one." as he gently slid a claw inside the carrier, gently rubbing it across the small cat's side. "I'll get you home then I will ensure you have a good place to settle." he rumbled in a soothing tone or so he hoped.

The cat complained a second time.

Toshnarr gently lowered the carrier back to his side before setting off again, he approched the end of the hallway as he tapped the 'call' button for the turbolift. The doors opened and inside was an Andorian Shen. One he had come to know quite well. "Ryi." Toshnarr greeted her.

"Oh hey big guy!" Ryi cheerfully greeted the Gorn. "I see your back." Ryi then noticed Toshnarr's rank. "I see you've been promoted. Good for you."

Toshnarr peered down at her. "Its good to see you... but why does everything smell different..." he inhailed softly. "smells weird."

"We had another Tane accident aboard." Ryi stated with a slight grimace. Ryi then looked at Toshnarr's luggage. "How is your new friend?"

"Ahh... everyone get laid or something?" he inquired. "This... is Ryi.." as he handed her the cat carrier. "She's only several months old... a North American shorthair.." the cat squeaked rather then meowed.

Ryi giggled."How cute! You named her after me." Ryi bent down get a better look. "I never took you for a cat lover Toshnarr."

The cat regarded her with a confused look. "Meow." the cat spoke as she blinked slowly.

"Well... you should have seen it..." Toshnarr rumbled. "I'd be in sickbay at Siaxx's desk doing paperwork with my feet up, Shonax often slept on my belly." he regarded Ryi. "So... what happened yesterday?" he inquired of the smaller Andorian. "Lets head back to my place.. I'm sure its still there.. We can have lunch and catch up."

"I'm still not quiet sure." Ryi replied. "It was like I was in some sort of half lucid dream." Ryi told Toshnarr. Ryi thought about telling Toshnarr about the amount of sex Rachael and her had but then thought better of it. "I'm sure the people in sickbay have a better idea of happened than I do."

"Well its good to see you up and about Ryi. I've missed your company.. My mate sends her regards.." he regarded the smaller Andorian as the approached a turbolift. He tapped the call button as he settled in to wait. "So other then the insanity of the last day or so... How've you been?" he regarded her as she held the cat carrier.

"I've been in good health and active." Ryi replied. "Been hanging out with Rachael. We are becoming very close."

"Rachael... as in Rachael Yamaguchi.." Toshnarr answered. "That one is but machine and nerve and has her mind concluded." he responded. "Some of her relatives are but flesh and faith... and are the more deluded.."

The turbolift doors opened and in the two of them went, the Andorian and the Gorn. "Deck six, section eleven." he said in a soft tone

"So, you want to get some dinner tonight to celebrate your return?" Ryi asked.

"Unless you have plans... yes.." Toshnarr responded. "I also brought you something... I'll fish it out for you when we get to my place."

"Owe, a surprise. I can hardly wait big guy." Ryi replied.
Just then as if in response, the cat contained within the cat carrier complained, right as the doors opened. Toshnarr stepped out followed by Ryi.

Two minutes later they reached his quarters, he unlocked them and in they went, everything was as he left it as he gently plucked the cat carrier from Ryi's hands, he then gently opened the door. "Come on Ryi... your new home awaits."

Out came a small house cat with dark grey fur coloring with blue eyes, she had long whiskers and triangular ears. The cat looked up at Toshnarr as she meowed at him before she set off to explore her new home.

Toshnarr placed his massive duffel on the kitchen table, he opened one of the side pouches before producing a decent sized container which he handed to Ryi. "Don't eat them all in one place... these are a collection of candy from Deneva... You'll find a little of everything inside. Including some Andorian taffy which apparently is extremely sticky."

Ryi hugged the container. "You know me all to well Toshanrr."

"I do." he responded as the cat lept up onto the sofa, it was there in full view of everyone that she sat down before she began kneading the cushion using her two front paws. "Ryi has found her new hangout spot.." he indicated the small cat.

"Ryi has good taste." the Andorian smiled at Toshanrr.

"I often do my paperwork sitting there..." Toshnarr responded. "Now I'm going to be fighting with kitty for space."

"I think I would just let Ryi have it." Ryi explained. "Ryi can be stubborn and scheming."

"Isn't that the nature of cats?" Toshnarr inquired. "Besides.. I can always find a new perch for my paperwork." he paused. "I'll give her a little while to settle in before I start taking her anywhere."

"I don't know if Terran felines are big on travelling but you can try." Ryi smiled.

"They actually aren't." Toshnarr responded. "I was advised to let Ryi settle in and claim her space before I take her anywhere else... then there is her meeting Shonax... he might try mating with her... even if she is ready... or not."

"Felines are very temperamental." Ryi told him. "In any event I would keep her away from male cats."

"How is it that you know so much about felines?"

"When I was on the Shiloh one of my bunk mates had a male Siamese." Ryi told Toshnarr. "Nasty little creature. I reprimanded him once and the cat pooped in my bunk. I tried to throw the cat out and then his owner and her friend beat me to a pulp."

Ryi sighed. "It is not that I hate cats. Eight Ball has an orange female cat named.." Ryi stopped to think. "Hmm, can't remember the cats name but she is a little sweetie."

Toshnarr raised an eyebrow. "Really.... and who was the guy who hurt you?." he inquired. "I've been told that I am allowed to have a small staff... and I want these two."

"That was in the past big guy." Ryi told Toshnarr. It was not that Ryi still stung from what happened. She just didn't want Toshnarr to get into any trouble. A Gorn would find little sympathy in the Star Fleet judicial system.

"I find discipline sometimes can be lacking in the fleet.." Toshnarr responded with a smile. "I aim to... bring it up a notch.."

"I know you mean well big guy." Ryi tried to change the subject. "Where did you want to eat tonight? I assume somewhere that serves a lot of meat?"

Toshnarr let the subject go. "Sounds good to me.." he responded. "Though people could be forgiven for thinking I brought her here.." he indicated the cat who was busy curling up on the sofa. "as food..." he regarded her. "I am a reptilian species... mammals tend to be our food."

"Klingon's keep targs as pets and they eat them." Ryi told the Gorn. "Besides, pets are your family. You don't eat your family." Ryi then thought for moment. "You don't eat your family, do you?"

Toshnarr laughed softly. "No... Ryi would not become food." he indicated the sleeping house cat. "You do make an excellent point about Targs... however I'm not Klingon and my customs are somewhat different... besides. I make my own traditions.."

"Well, some humans have pet swine and they are sometimes eaten as food." Ryi replied. "Good to hear you don't follow orthodox tradition. Of course, since you're in Star Fleet you've kinda already broken from tradition."

"Exactly." Toshnarr responded. "My mate is well and she sends her regards.." he added. "so... shall we eat?" he inquired.

"I have duty in a few minutes." Ryi replied. "I can meet you for lunch or after I get off duty at 1600 hours."

Toshnarr peered down at her. "Then I will not keep you." he responded evenly. "Thank you for welcoming me home."

"You still gonna meet me at the Dragon after 1600?" Ryi asked.

"Sixteen thirty, yes I will be there." Toshnarr responded.