Spoken Words

Posted on Sun Sep 27th, 2015 @ 12:46pm by Colonel S'er'in'e & Samanthia Akiashiro

Mission: By Dawn's Early Light
Location: Cait

S'er'in'e and his Father had spent time catching up while the ladies spoke to each other, talking about his adventures in Starfleet, accomplishments and the like. They were blissfully unaware of what the ladies were talking about and after a time the males rejoined the females.

"My Wife, did you enjoy your talk with Samanthia?" He asked in his rough aged voice.

"Yes." Giving Samanthia a warm look. "We had much to talk about."

S'er'in'e stood there not knowing what was to come.

Samanthia turned and faced S'er'in'e with a look that would whither a male. Her stance was rigid. The console screen was still on showing the portion of being Bonded and the chemical imbalanced it caused. "When were you going to tell me about this fully, S'er'in'e? After we got back to Star base 332 and I went my separate ways and your's after the time we spent together?"

Waving a hand at the now exposed information. Her voice was cold as were eyes like blue ice. Not caring if she was in a more threatening position and on the home turf of S'er'in'e. And in front of Mroaa and Star'lith. She had eyes only for S'er'in'e.

The bombardment came as a shock at first but her stance and position became clear enough as the attack continued though he waited until she was done before he spoke. "I did warn you this could happen before dinner, offered to you the chance to stop this, you declined by action and stayed. As I have repeatedly mentioned I am not versed in your ways of companionship." His voice calm and level. Though what she had said rang clear enough, she wanted separate ways. His voice calm, level almost emotionless.

"I am sorry for my misinterpretation. If you wish you can stay alone at our assigned quarters, I will seek shelter elsewhere. I can arrange return passage to the Starbase should it suit you." His calmness of the situation could infuriate some ever more, he was about to find out if Samanthia was one of them.

Even though she was still furious as she gave a thoughtful looks, thinking back to the time. "I asked that males or the feline term of toms could play before committing. Annnnnnnd..." drawing out the word. "you said yes. But you never gave the exact time before it became harmful to you to be with me. You knew of this problem and the options as an adult...I hope...." Glancing at his parents then back to S'er'in'e, "... you could've turned down my advances. Or made me more aware of how deadly this bonding could be to a Caitian. Sooooo... don't place all of the blame on me, Mister!" Keeping her voice steady. "We started out together and we'll finish this trip even if it kills us both, together. Or you going to be the one to run?" Looking up at him bit haughty. Like she was the Queen or Elder or Matriarch.

Turning Toward M'roaa and Star'lith, "I am sorry to bring disharmony to your peaceful home of serenity. I and S'er'in'e would like to impose on your hospitality and chaperone to see this matter through. It seams we both need the wisdom of Elders. I care for this big Kitten enough that no harm befalls him." She was a bold one all right. And probably overstepping her boundaries by imposing. "I'll reimburse any expenses we occur while we're here. I'll that you get paid in full in any legal tender you wish it be in."

"Until you go your own way back on the Starbase?" S'er'in'e spoke. "I never gave you a exact time because I do not know the time before it becomes harmful." His voice level and mild. "Each person is different and you were the first so I had no experience to base any understanding on." So there it was, Samanthia was his first and as he saw it, punished by her for it.

"Every one is different, my Husband bonded much later than I to each other." M'roaa spoke. "As you were his first its understandable that there might be some uncertain areas during this venture."

Star'lith spoke next. "Also, consider that as a male we are limited in what we can do to or for a female. Yes we can have our dalliances prior to finding a Mate, it helps us find someone suitable or in our Caste helps our Overseer select a comparable bond mate. S'er'in'e departed the Homeworld before this could happen and as a result when you go to see the officials of our Caste." Unaware that Samanthia and S'er'in'e already had. "I doubt little a selection of suitable females will be made available for him."

Samanthia looked at S'er'in'e eyes widen as understanding befell her. She looked at Star'lith, "Mister..." Her voice failed her and then looked helplessly at M'roaa. "He was soooo good in bed, even for the first time." M'roaa knew the truth, then turning back to Star'lith. "You had your chance when he reached the age when he could mate and sire children. I'm sure you have such pleasure houses that take care of such needs. It should be part of every males teachings."

Looking at S'er'in'e after probably now insulting Star'lith's fathering capabilities. She spun and looked out the window moving towards it. Coming to a stop a few feet away from it. She stood there in good posture, sunlight silhouetting her form and highlighting at the same time. She looked very thoughtful and vulnerable. Yet at the same time the courage to turn her backs on the three who could easily tear her into shreds for being insultive and bringing harm to their son. He was culture bound by his physique and physiological make up. She tampered with it by assuming he had already done the deed with other females. He had wealth just as she had wealth. Both were in the best possible shape for their age.

"We are taught of such but the teachings between males and females are different." M'roaa spoke. "We do not have pleasure houses that you speak of." She had some understanding of what Samanthia meant though.

"So I was just a dalliance to you?" S'er'in'e asked. "You intend to go your own way when we return."

The father remained silent and poker faced, he'd not harm Samanthia even if she had insulted him.

"Kinda hard when I live there also and work," She spun to face him. "I love you too much and value the friendship we've got to throw all this away." She moved back to S'er'ine. "The Dalliance as you so put it means a lot more to me. It showed that I trust you where words would not suffice. If you think you're rid of me. Think again. Even if you decide to stay here and kick me off planet. I'll be back to steal you away from some other female. Caitian or not. Bond or no Bond. We'll always be friends and even more."

She moved within her reach to him, placing herself well within his reach. She poked him in the chest. Her finger nails lightly stabbing through his clothes and fur to poke at the skin underneath. "How you feel about me? Not this Caitian Genetic Bond that drives your species to keep males and females together so that your species survives." Looking up at him, waiting for his answer as she looked into his. ~~He has pretty eyes~~ Thought flittered through her mind.

"I care for you, you accept what I am. I feel comfortable around you when we do things together. Pride when others see us together, pleased when you enjoy my attempts at cooking." He spoke softly, his voice slightly more feline as a result. "I respect that you have duties on board the station, I understand I must adapt around them if we wish to do anything together. I....miss you when we are apart."

His shoulders dropped slightly. "I said little because I didn't know, I knew you wanted answers about bonding, you wanted me to talk of such things, warn you. I didn't expect to meet someone, a female especially who didn't treat me as an individual and not something to pet."

With that feminine intuitions of being female that transcends species, Samanthia could tell he was speaking the truth. "I'd been more careful around you if I knew what I know now..." ~~Would you've? After being alone?~~ The thoughts flittered through her mind. "... found another way to express myself in your company."

"We shall give you a moment while we prepare something to eat." M'roaa smiled escorted by her Husband to the Kitchen area.

S'er'in'e nodded, he knew she meant no harm, understood her anger at not knowing or being told. "I apologize for not making things clearer for you."

"You Big Kitten! Being truthful can avoid a lot of future hurt." Samantia moved close to him and hugged him, resting her cheek against his upper chest. She then stepped back from him, releasing him.

"As you wish." He smiled in reply, the embrace though brief but welcome . "What would you like to do with the rest of the day?" He wondered what his parents were doing but he'd find out later no doubt when they returned.

"I can think of many things to do. But, first I'm hungry." Samanthia couldn't help but smell the aroma of food being prepped coming from a different room.

Boldly, as if testing the waters he brushed his cheek to hers. Her scent once again filling his nose. "Let us see what they have prepared."

In the Kitchen his parents were cooking a meal, they worked in unison together from years of practice creating spectacular meals. S'er'in'e enjoyed watching his parents as they made the meal and hardly a word spoken but each knowing what the other had left to do or was doing. Meats, greens, salad and accompaniments were being made. "Let's prepare the table."

Samanthia nodded as she went with S'er'in'e to set up the table by following his lead. She enjoyed the home atmosphere as she moved gracefully amongst the towering Catians putting the final touches to the meal and the table. It reminded herself during the holidays back home when family gathered to share the festivities. Only it was a lot louder with gossip of families catching up after being apart. Here it was a comfortable silence with a few murmurings to get things done.

S'er'in'e felt at ease or more at ease than before. Between Samanthia and himself he expected more to be said in the privacy of nobody else around but things were said and things learned. The final touches were just laid when M'roaa walked out carrying two large pots, her Husband behind carrying the largest they used and placed it in the centre of the table. Next came two bottles, S'er'in'e knew what one was but the other eluded him.

"Please, be seated and help yourselves." Cutlery was present, a first in a very very long time for his parents. Claws could not be shown to anyone bar the Mate or family if the occasion permitted it, Samanthia was not family so cutlery was used. "I hope you like it, I hope S'er'in'e has created some of our meals for you on your Starbase?"

"I was treated by his culinary talents. I'm thinking of hiring him to work in the kitchens of Warp-12." Samanthia spoke pleasantly to M'roaa. "I can see where he gets his talents from." Giving the two elder Caitians a smile, savoring the aromas of the food. She turned and faced S'er'ine who was being respectful.

She reached out and placed one hand on S'er'in'e's Chest, while placing his huge paw like hand on hers. Looking up into his eyes, she spoke softly. "I take you as my Mate S'er'in'e, to be mine and I yours, to love and protect through the sands and winds of this our world for as long as they may grant us." She waited for his response, keeping her hand on him, while she held his to her with her other hand.

Her declaration surprised him but filled him with such warmth he could have radiated it and kept the entire village warm. He smiled, his whiskered perked up, ears alert and forward towards her. "I take you as my Mate Samanthia Akiashiro, to be mine and I yours, to love and protect through the sands and winds of this our world for as long as they may grant us."

When he finished speaking, Samanthia took his paw/hand from her chest and placed it on the back of her hand to reach up to undo his collar.

The lock required claws and S'er'in'e knew this, the act not common but well known between those of mixed species pairings. Leaning forward slightly and making sure his claws were clear of her delicate fingertips he extended them so they fit into the lock to open it.

Once the collar came free, Samanthia gently pulled him down to her height. She licked his neck, leaving a trail of salvia on his furry neck, finishing up with a nip. Then released him, tilting her head back to move her hair back out of the way to expose her neck. Standing there with trust and warmth awaiting his response.

S'er'in'e growled, he had to control himself, restrain himself. He wouldn't harm her but considering the region and his fangs injury was such an easy thing to occur. His hand came to rest gently on the back of her neck as he leaned in, a breath in and held as his jaws opened and in fit Samanthia's small and delicate neck. His lips closed around his fangs and as custom required he licked her neck. This had the added effect that he was but an inch or two from her, long deep breaths drawing in her scent before he pulled away. Not overly wet but enough to serve its purpose.

Samanthia stood still as a statue, showing no fear, as she felt his hot breath on her neck and the sharp tips of his fangs on the delicate portion of her neck. Once released, she moved in close to him and embraced him tightly, allowing him to hug her.

M'roaa could bearly contain herself with a broad smile on her face. S'ir'tha watched, his position kicking in as he observed that customs were observed and that his Son fulfilled them properly but inside he was proud as a Father could be.

S'er'in'e had to be gentle even if his body didn't want to be. Samanthia was hugging him tightly, lightly for him and if he hugged her tight injury would befall her but he held her as strongly as he dared, even his tail coiled about her thigh. He even purred, loudly as well as he held her.

"Congratulations, both of you." M'roaa spoke.

"Together forever, for time to come, no one else to be present, the sands to be undone. We welcome you in to our family Daughter." S'ir'tha spoke as he stood. His own requirements done as S'er'in'e's superior and Father.

As S'er'in'e held Samanthia he asked. "How will this effect your ties on the Starbase." He wondered what this would do for her ties with the Akiashiro family. For the first time too. "My mate?"

"I don't know, Ser." Looking up at him. "If you want to live here, I'll adapt and move here. Giving the Akiashiro Merchant Consortium access to Cait's goods. Cait access to Federation Goods." Samanthia smiled. "Only thing I'll miss would be accessing the Archa IV Archeology and Anthropology Departments and labs." She was more worried about losing her apartment on the Akiashiro Deck. "M'roaa.. Mother. Sir'tha.. Father. Do I take my mate's surname, or he takes mine?" It felt weird, yet wonderful to have parents-n-law who was Caitian.

As she spoke, she moved fom S'er'in'e and gave M'roaa a hug, "Mother." and then the stoic S'ir'tha a hug also, "Father." She so wanted to reach up and give S'ir'tha an ear scratch like she does with S'er'in'e, but refrained as he was Mroaa's mate, she return to stand by S'er'in'e.

"Your name is yours to choose Daughter, we do not have names secondary as you do. You may keep it if you wish or take up a Caitian name." M'roaa spoke. "Your choice will be entered to the Caste plate at the leadership building tied to S'er'in'e. Any offspring you have will be added too. A family tree of sorts." Hoping she was using the term correctly.

Samanthia nodded as she sat down, "Biography of the Linage is the more official way of putting it by humans." She smiled with interest. "I'd love to see this Leadership Building, if possible and not be an inconvenience." She was fascinated with history." She looked like a child sitting at the Caitain table way everything was designed for a much bigger species.

"After our meal I shall take you there." S'er'in'e replied. "How will this effect your relationship with the Akiashiro's?" He was worried that by becoming her Mate that they would cast her off from them. "I hope you do not lose standing with them."

"I'll think of something. Besides I'm entrusted with the Warp-12 Proprietorship of the place. Besides with you there it'll open doors for a job and then you can move in with me. Since my apartment on the station is bigger than your quarters. I'll just have to put in a bigger tub is all."

Clearly some though had been quickly given to this. "As you wish." He answered with a smile, his tail draped over her thighs in the seat next to him. The building was no far from where they were, a small walk at most but something they would have to do before they returned to 332.

Samanthia enjoyed the meal and pleasant conversation that flowed around the table. She giving information about her past, but a lot of the years were passed over with a brief 'served with this ship or that one during the war.' That part of her life was done with the exception of one more detail. But she would deal with that when the time came. Her previous marriage with another Fleeter and having been a mother herself at one time.