Casual Day Off - Gathering

Posted on Thu Sep 20th, 2012 @ 12:30pm by Samanthia Akiashiro

Mission: Reindeer Games
Location: Deck 1403 :: Akiashiro Deck
Timeline: 1440 hrs - 1746 hrs

Entering main gathering room of the clan, Samanthia took note that Everyone was busy chatting amongst themselves quite excitedly. She was curious as she made her way through the clusters of small groups dressed majority in traditional clothing in honor of Matriarch Akiashiro.

Some of them gave her stares of disapproval at her attire, others admired her sence of rebellion to tradition of the Akiashiro's. She ignored the stares, nodded greetings to the key family members that she had met before. She came to a stop before the Tamarue and curtsied politely, "Greeting Tamarue," softly with respect for the older lady and mother of her desceased husband. "I wish you an enjoyable day on your special day and have many more of them."

Tamarue smiled politely, "thank you Samanthia." Recieving the gift that Samanthia held out her and opened it up. She looked at the picture frames as they faded into view. She went silent as her attention focused on the pictures of her son and Samanthia's Husband. Then looked at other one of Samanthia. Watching them shift, showing evolution of her daughter-in-law, from toddler to now. Some of the pictures shared both her and Nick together enjoying the time spent together.

Tamarue looked up, with tears glistening in her eyes, at Samanthia. "I'll will always treasure this," Softly as she reached out and took Samanthia's hand and gently pulling her to sit next to her. "I see you used to be in Starfleet. Is that where you met my son?" Speaking softly to Samanthia as she kneeled/sat next to Tamarue on the big floor pillow.

"Yes. We met on Starbase-12. He was in Engineering and I was in medical, before I resigned my commision and from the fleet to go into the private sector." Samanthia, looked at the picture frame the displayed her desceased husband. "We spent six wonderful years together." Softly as her eyes grew distance and the sounds of multiple conversations going on became muted.

"Did you have any children?" Tamarue asked softly, seeing the expression on Samanthia's face.

Samanthia nodded briefly as she felt the lump form in her throat and the old familiar hurt of loss well within her. She closed her eyes well felt the excess moisture build up in her eyes. Taking a deep breath to regain control and lock away the painful memories of her loss.

But as it may be, Tamarue was curious, "Are they..."

"Dead," Samanthia stated simply, interrupting Tamarue in a soft yet commanding tone, "Along with Nick, my mate."

Those that was nearby, gasped at the way Samanthia interrupted The First Wife of Elder Akiashiro, Tamarue. They glanced at her watching to see what she would do to this outsider.

Tamarue reached out and patted Samanthia's arm in a soft comforting manner, letting the matter drop for now. "Go powder your nose, Samanthia." Softly commanded her, allowing her to gratefully make an exit to regain control of her rampaging emotions.

"Thank you," Samanthia stood, giving a quick bow, then fled to regain her composer to mingle with the others to enjoy the birthday party of Tamarue.

After several hours wit the Akiashiro family, Samanthia slipped out from the Gathering, after paying respects to Tamarue. She headed through the station to give thought on the tulip lilly scent that was in her apartment. It was mystifying to encounter it after all these years.