Song of the East - Part Two

Posted on Sun Feb 23rd, 2020 @ 7:46pm by Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Yamaguchi-Solusar & Fleet Captain Torilla Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 3: Quantum of Solace
Location: Various Locations - Starbase 400
Timeline: 1330Hrs - July 23rd, 2388

"It's okay." Alex studied the girl in front of her.

"Racheal speaks highly of you... I'm Elizabeth Yamaguchi." she stood somewhere around 5'10 in height and she was close to her mother in height and mass. "Gabriel is around here somewhere."

Alex smiled, "Hi, nice to meet you. So you have a brother as well."

"Aye, he's my only brother.." she grinned at the Captain.

Torilla sighed as she handed off her bag to her daughter. "Well then... make yourself useful and carry this for your old codger of a mother."

Beth accepted the bag as she gave her mother a long-suffering look. "You need a new hobby mom," she responded evenly. "So.. Alex... tell me about yourself?" she inquired with a pleasant smile.

"What's there to tell. I wanted a career in Starfleet, my husband didn't so he divorced me. I got my career and he got Paul. He died and now Paul is living here with me."

"He got Paul?" Torilla inquired as Beth frowned, clearly the younger woman thought something was up as well. "Well, in the end, you seem to have won.."
Beth replied evenly. "Its been a while since I've been on a starbase like this one." Beth turned back to her mother and for a moment, they looked instantly alike. "Well... we're here," Torilla commented evenly as they approached Airlock Five.

Alex nodded, "I just wanted to let you know that I like your daughter. I think she's good for Paul. She's welcome anytime."

Torilla and Beth shared a smile as the older of the two women turned to Alex. "Thank you, Alex... now I can worry less when I go offbase for these assignments... someone will be around to keep an eye on Racheal..."

Beth smiled. "Paul didn't lose his temper when he met me... I like him.."
she said evenly. "Besides.. he has more control than the average guy which also impresses me... I wish I'd met him before Racheal but aww well."

"He does okay when it comes to his temper. His dad, on the other hand, couldn't control his. He's why he doesn't lose his."

"Everyone loses their temper sooner or later. It's simply a matter of how it's done." Beth explained evenly. "Will he do it helpfully?." she inquired as she shrugged. "Or will it be in a complete loss of control?" she added.

Alex had no answer, "I hope it's helpfully. Time will tell."

Beth nodded. "Racheal will be able to handle him when it happens... she might be small but... she'll be fine." she smiled at the older woman.

"OH, I know. That's what I like about her. I am a big believer in a female being able to handle herself when it comes to males. Don't even get me started."

Torilla nodded. "I considered it important for all my children to be able to handle themselves.."

Beth looked at her mother then over at Alex. "Considering what my ex did to me... it was worth the training... I made him eat concrete..." she smiled. "he was still bigger and more powerful then I was... I still won."

"So I was told. I was quite impressed."

"Thank you... his brute force was his strength and his weakness..." Beth commented. "he also came at me with a chair... believe it or not..once I disarmed him...I then made him pay for what he did to me.."

Torilla nodded. "You were my finest student Beth... you learned well."

"Thank you Mom." the younger woman responded evenly. "Captain... I hope to serve under your command one day..."

"And when that day comes, I will be glad to have you." Alex smiled.

Beth smiled. "Thank you Captain... but I would rather apply and let my work speak for itself... having excellent references is always a great help, however."

Torilla nodded her head as she turned to her daughter and then to the senior ranking woman as she bowed her head and said a Halian parting, which Beth reciprocated back to her. "Safe travels mother," she said in English.

Torilla turned to Alex. "Its good to meet you, Alex... I hope to see you again soon."

Alex smiled, "I'm sure you will. You have a safe trip."

"Thank you, sir... Smooth seas and steady breezes your way." which was a nautical term.

Elizabeth smiled as she watched her mother depart in silence, she looked very much like her mother as she turned to the Captain. "I don't often get to see my mother, ma'am," she admitted.

"I'm sure that's how Paul feels sometimes but that is our job." Alex looked at the girl for a moment, "So where did you hear the term, "smooth seas and steady breezes?"

Torilla turned as she smiled. "From the various Pirates that hunt Tortuga, it's an interesting place.... if you can handle the unwashed bodies and the disgusting table manners but it has the best grog I've ever had." she smiled. "I may have to do an inventory check... Yaarrrr..."

Alex chuckled, "You have a good sense of humor. We'll get along great."

"Thank you... However, if you end up missing any inventory, I promise I won't have it...more or less.." she added the last three words after an evil grin appeared on her face. "got any Rum?.... Yaaarrrr..."

"Not for your girlfriend. You may mature fast but the is no way in hell I'd let you drink, Besides, I don't have any in my quarters so don't be looking for it." Alex joked.

Torilla chuckled softly. "You are fortunate for a drink little.." she responded.
"drinking around Racheal... not a chance in hell.."

"Yes, I agree. And yes, our mother's do stick together." She smiled at Torilla.

"Aye, indeed we do.." Torilla responded. "I hope Racheal will behave for you while I'm gone... she's usually good but her friendship with Paul is something new for her... I'm concerned it'll go to her head... plus she is learning about warfare, something I've tried to keep her from..."

"We can't protect our children forever. She'll be fine."

"I know.." Torilla sighed softly. "Beth had the same reaction... nightmares and the like.. Racheal will probably cost whoever she's staying with a couple of nights sleep..." she sighed a second time.

"Don't worry about it. We'll help her get through it. Paul is very easy to talk to." Alex reassured her.

Torilla smiled despite her bleak mood. "You are too kind," she responded. "I wish you well Alex... I will be back before you know it."

Looking at Torilla, "Okay, you have a safe trip. Racheal will be well taken care of."

Torilla smiled. "Thank you." and with that, she turned and departed.