The Sea of Cold - Part Three

Posted on Sun Mar 15th, 2020 @ 8:59am by Master Chief Petty Officer Ranav Dvald-Grenix & Post Captain Heris Dvald

Mission: Mission 98: Building Our New Home
Location: Dvald Quarters - Starbase Watchman
Timeline: 1100Hrs - May 15th, 2393

Commander Heris Dvald was many things but she was not in a good mood and it was showing, she had already packed all of her stuff except for one change of clothing which she left on the side, it would be for her use the following day when the family departed, it included her usual underwear, the second pair of boots, a pair of pants, a uniform undershirt and a uniform jacket, in short, it was what she would normally wear on duty.

Dvald for her credit sighed softly as she had considered starting lunch for her five children who would be coming home shortly. Her husband would be picking them up from the base school and would be bringing them home, thus saving her the trouble of doing as such as she had packing to do.

Dvald went out into the main living area, there were several crates across the main living space and some were in various states of being filled. Dvald did not wish to leave but sometimes that was the nature of the service, one went where they were needed and that was the end of it. Regardless of whether or not she liked it which she did not.

The tall Bolian female had come home just ten minutes earlier. Before doing anything else, Dvald had changed out of her uniform since there was no need to wear it. She had instead switched to a pair of jean shorts and a tank top, both of which helped to calm her down as she didn't get to wear civilian clothing much during the day when she would normally be on duty. That was on the average day of the week.

Today, however, was shaping up to be a very different day than most, as today was not like most days, she would be leaving this assignment for the new assignment on Starbase Vanguard the following morning and she wished to be ready to depart on time.

Dvald went over to the kitchen as she decided it was time to start making lunch and cooking was something she enjoyed, however today she would be settling for replicated fare as her kitchen equipment had already been packed away, mostly it was a set of knives and pans. These were the first items she packed after changing out of her uniform.

The door opened and in walked her husband, he was still wearing his uniform, he moved to her side as Heris let out a soft sigh. "Damm that fucking asshole for doing this to us."

"We both had the option to protest." Dvald-Grenix reminded his wife. "I'm surprised you didn't tell him to shove this assignment up his ass," Dvald-Grenix added by way of making conversation. "Still if this is what it takes to get you out of uniform then I need to change my approach."

"Oh fucking hell, I was so fucking tempted to just say it and be done with it but you know how much of an asshole that man is," Dvald responded quietly. "He'd go bitch to Admiral Mancuso and then Mancuso would come to yell at us."

"I do." Dvald-Grenix knew all of this of course and telling his wife otherwise would be a waste of time and effort, what more was that they both knew it. "I'll help you for the next little while but I still need to go fetch the kids from school."

Dvald sighed. "You know the kids will be upset over this."

"Who can blame them?" Dvald-Grenix sighed as he regarded his wife. "I would be too."

Dvald paused. "I know Siaxx is assigned to First Independent, we could surprise her." as a rather evil smile appeared on his wife's face. Dvald-Grenix chuckled softly. "There is no way, we are going to get away with this little stunt Heris," he commented. "Not a chance and you know it."

"Last I checked, Siaxx was assigned to the Stalingrad and she's working with mom. We're going to Starbase Vanguard." the tall female explained evenly. "I doubt we'll even see her." Heris sighed softly. "I think seeing Siaxx and mom would help us all." the tall female added. "Siaxx needs a little levity in life."

"Tell me about it, that woman really is her own worst enemy," Dvald-Grenix commented with a gentle sigh. "If you ask me, she needs to get laid... A lot."

"I know," Dvald answered with a shrug. "I know how my sibling thinks, she is too hard on herself and she thinks she's got to atone for other issues and the like." the tall female glanced at the clock which she had yet to pack. "It started after she had been relieved of her command, the USS Andromeda and she was assigned to the very base that had her demoted from Commander back to Lieutenant, since then she's been in rage mode ever since, she's never had a break and I'm worried about her career. not to mention her children."

"I know. You thinking of taking her kids off of her for a time.?" Dvald-Grenix inquired with a soft smile.

"I am," Dvald admitted. "Would you be okay with that?" Dvald regarded her husband, knowing full well that he could shut her down without a second thought.

Dvald-Grenix smiled warmly at his mate as he gently placed his hands on her shoulders. "Of course, I've never denied you, my wife. I know you were considering having another child and I've been making preparations, just in case you decided to proceed with your plans." Dvald-Grenix smiled at his wife. "Besides, I don't think either of us or the kids would mind."

"You did?" Dvald inquired. "Well, I didn't expect that response. I was expecting you to tell me no and that was the last you'd hear on the matter."

"Oh wow, you really lack faith in me, Heris. I expected better." Dvald-Grenix chuckled softly at her. "You and I both have no co-husbands or wives in our family, its always been the two of us, I reward your loyalty with faith. I know that whatever comes, we face it together as we always have." he gently began rubbing her shoulders. "It means I don't need to share you with another and I don't see other women at the same time.."

Dvald silently made sure to never question her husband devotion to her or her children ever again, she then said as much. "Okay, I'll never do that again."

"You worry too much, its because I don't worry at all," Dvald-Grenix added as he gently slid his arms around her frame before giving her a gentle hug, one she returned. "I know... I just...-"

"Don't finish that thought Heris, you are being too hard on yourself again." Dvald-Grenix interrupted her, she smiled at him. "Yeah. the kids will be out shortly. You gonna head out to collect them?"

"Yeah. I'll go get them. I'll be back soon." Husband and wife then shared a gentle but romantic kiss on the lips before Dvald-Grenix disentangled himself from his wife and then departed without another word spoken. Leaving Heris to start making lunch.

"Computer lets make lunch," Dvald commented aloud, a smile appearing on her face.

"Please elaborate." the computer responded. "there are two hundred billion, nine hundred and forty-three million, six hundred and forty-two items of sustenance available from this food slot."

"Yes. You've said that before. Nevermind," Dvald answered as she went into the kitchen.