A walk in the park

[Tom Servo 0]

As Tom looked down at Daena in his arms, trying to think of a conversation starter, looked up at the different plants in the arboretum. "There are lots of nice plants in here," he managed to stammer out.

 

Daena looked up excitedly, "Oh yes! There are several species from all sorts of planets in here. I planted several of them, and that is one of my favorite parts of my position as a science officer" she said with a smile. "Here, let me show you around a bit." As she said this, she stood up and took Tom by the hand and started leading him around point out different flowers and small trees.

 

Tom found it quite hard to concentrate on what exactly Daena was saying, but was more fixated on the energy and excitement that she had while she described the plants. As she continued, she began to notice that Tom was not really listening to the words, but just listening to the sound of her voice. She looked up from the plants with her maroon eyes, "What?" she said with a slight smile and tail swishing back and forth.

 

"You are incredible," Tom replied, looking at the beautiful Mithraan, "not two days ago, we were in sickbay, extremely injured, and now you are so full of energy and excitement!"

 

Just as Daena was taking in what was being said, they were interrupted by Lt Cmdr. Marx, "Lt. Servo, could you please report to the security office."

 

Tom and Daena looked at each other, and after a few moments, Tom finally replied, "Yes, sir. On my way."

 

As they gave each other a very caring hug, Daena whispered, "When you get a chance, find me, I want to talk to you more."

 

As Tom was leaving he looked back and gave a friendly wave. He walked to the security office with a bounce in his step, looking forward to their next meeting.