Two Girls at the Beach

[Daena 0]

(The following takes place before our trip to the games.)

 

 

Swan picks a suit for herself but being more modest she picks a one piece, solid purple in color. She turns to Daena. "How does this one look?"

 

"I like the color..." replied the female Mithraan. She wasn't sure of the shape, but maybe it suited her human counterpart better. "You should try it on."

 

Swan nods in agreement. "I will. I hope it looks as good as yours." She turns and walks into the small changing room in sickbay. She changes into the suit and comes back out although a bit slower than she went in. She asks nervously, "Well? How…how does it look?"

 

Daena smiles as her tail swishes. "I think it suits you very well."

 

Swan turns in a circle as Daena looks. "You are sure you do not mind my being with you?"

 

"I am certain. I do not think I could have fun if I knew someone was not." She glanced over Katherine and her swimsuit once more, smiling. "Besides, we need to try out these suits at the beach."

 

Katherine smiles, "How are you feeling first? Any trouble from the medications I have given you? Your stomach feels OK? I would hate to get down there and you become ill."

 

Daena shakes her head. "No, I am fine. I feel a little warm though, but nothing serious."

 

"I'll bring a few things with me incase it increases. Let's get some civilians clothing and meet at the transporter room in say 5 minutes? Or would you rather wear the uniforms over these suits and taken them off again when we get to the beach."

 

"I mean no offense, but I find our uniforms very uncomfortable and restricting." Daena twirls in her sky blue bikini with pink daisies. "And I find these most comfortable, so I will go like this."

 

"If you are going like this then I will also. If I remember correctly from what I have read in the library they have a cover for these suits as well. I will try to find them." Katherine turned once more to the computer. "Computer show me swim wear wraps." The computer then shows several types of wraps, some looking like full length shirts down to just wrap around skirts. "Which one do you like Daena?"

 

"I like that one..." she says to a skirt wrap that matches her bikini. "It looks lovely."

 

Swan has the computer replicate the item for Daena and also has the same made for herself. "She then hands Daena the article of clothing. "OK that's it. Shall we go?"

 

Daena nods as she wraps the cloth around her waist, careful not to catch her tail.

 

Swan picks up a med kit and takes it with her just incase Daena becomes ill from the treatment that was given to her. If nothing else, Katherine had learned from running shuttles for the Empire is to be ready for the unexpected. Swan moves towards the doors waiting for Daena. "This will be a treat for me, as I have never been swimming."

 

Daena walked with Swan to the transporter room. She was a little surprised at the doctor's confession. "Never? Not even as a child?"

 

Katherine shook her head. "No where I came from, my planet is mostly dry. So I never had the chance." Katherine stepped up on the transporter pad. "So I can't wait to try it out."

 

The Mithraan smiled at Swan's eagerness. "Good, but if it does not suit you, I heard that the beach is an excellent source of sun bathing."

 

They both stood with eagerness to get to the planet. "Um beam us down please." Katherine states. They disappear off the ship and onto the surface of the planet. "Which way is the beach?"

 

Daena lifted her head up, sniffing the air. The distinct scent of saltwater rushed her senses. She pointed to the East. "It is in that direction, not far from us."

 

"Let's go then."

 

Nodding, Daena walks with Swan. It's not long before the sounds of crashing waves are heard.

 

Katherine stood near the water looking at the gently rolling surf. "Is it safe to get in there?" She was astounded at the awesome sight. She jumped back nervously as the water lapped at her feet. "You're really sure this is safe." She looks over to her new friend Daena for assurance.

 

Daena softly giggles. "Yes, I am certain it is safe." Removing her wrap and setting it where it couldn't get wet, the young scientist ran into the water. The waves pushed back but were no match for the Mithraan. "The water is great."

 

Katherine just stood and watched in amazement. She was leery of getting in the huge body of water. It looked as if it was trying to swallow Daena. "BE careful?"

 

Wet, purple hair surfaced from the water as Daena popped up. "Do not be afraid. Nothing bad will happen."

 

Katherine was still worried. She just stood at the waters edge not allowing the surf to get her feet wet, and watched Daena. "It looks like its swallowing you are you sure you're ok?"

 

The wet Mithraan came out of the water, gently grabbing Swan's hand. "Come, I will be with you. The ocean will not harm you."

 

Swan hesitated slightly but then gave in, sat her medkit and wrap down and went with Daena. She stopped short as the water touched her feet. "AYAYAY!" She screamed and grabbed Daena's arm tightly. "This doesn't feel safe. You're sure it will not swallow us?"

 

Daena laughed as she held Swan's hand with both arms. "It will not eat us. Just stay near me."

 

Katherine stayed right next to Daena. She was not comfortable enough to venture very far away at all. "It's not cold as I expected. I wonder if it's like this all the time."

 

"I do not know. It depends on this planet's weather system."

Edited May 18, 2007 by Daena