Commander (the_commander) wrote in valarlogs, @ 2013-10-26 10:32:00 |
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Entry tags: | !complete, bella donna boudreaux, commander tyra shepard |
Enjoy your visit.
Who: Belle and Shepard
What: Catching up
When: Yesterday
Status: complete
Rating: PG-13 for nudity
Belle whistled as she made her way to Shepard’s place. The move had forced her to give up a lot of her social time, so she was making it up to everyone (okay, mostly herself), by bringing homemade pumpkin baked goods to all her friends. She had two sets when she went to Tyra’s house. One was for Dani. Dani was on Belle’s list of people to visit, but she didn’t know the food policy as well as Shepard, so she’d let the other woman decide if this needed to be smuggled in or not.
Shepard was in for once. She’d spent a lot of time at the hospital and was planning a little sneaky thing for Dani. It was cold enough for a trenchcoat and she had sexy, sexy boots, and nothing else. She opened the door and blinked. “Belle!”
"Clearly I'm interuptin' something." Belle said with a laugh.
“Just some plans. Come in, Dani isn’t going anywhere.” She winked at her, tightening the belt on her trench.
Belle laughed and shook her head. “Well, since you’re headed there anyway I made her baked goods.”
“Oh, she’s going to complain about all that weight she’s been gaining,” Shepard said. “I’ll have to work it off of her.”
“I’m sure I don’t know how.” Belle said with a laugh. “This’ll just give you more excuses, though I don’t think rapid weight gain’s typically a feature of chemo.”
“Good point, it might help her keep some weight on which is a good thing. I’ll just stuff her with all the treats!”
“That’s the way I’d handle it.” Belle said with a laugh. “You’re real cheerful, all things considered.”
“Why shouldn’t I be?” Shepard gave Belle a small smile. “She’s going to get better, and I haven’t been this happy in...a long time.”
“Uh huh. So no chance this one ain’t gonna measure up to your dream woman?” Because that was important. If Tyra was just starting another relationship doomed to failure to she ought to know she was doing so, at least.
“Liara? Dani and Liara aren’t the same, and I’m aware of that. She’s...special in her own way.” Shepard gave Belle a look.
“I’m sure she is.” Belle said. “I just don’t want t’ see you like you were two months ago. You both got a lot of baggage, so you gotta be sure of what you’re doin’ before you do it.”
“We’ve had a lot of talks. Some of it verbal, other parts non-verbal. We’ve gotten on the same wavelength a lot.” Shepard knew that was important, and a bit of a good sign.
“Not sure non-verbal talks count, but I’m not here t’ lecture you.” Truly it wasn’t any of her business. “Though I am probably gonna go ahead and leave, since you’re still wearin’ that outfit which sure ain’t for my benefit and it’s a little weird knowin’ I’m keeping you from having sex with a woman who’s got cancer and needs the sex pretty bad.”
“There’s a lot to be said about the look in someone’s eye,” Shepard assured her. While Dani couldn’t meld their minds together, there were other cues. The thought made her smile brightly. “I don’t mind the visit. I need to talk with my friends more anyway.”
“Well, you might wanna put some underwear on.” Belle said with a snicker.
“Not happening,” she said, cheerfully. “Dani doesn’t have an office to sneak into, so this is the only chance I get to do this to her. Though I suppose the library at the ranch would count.”
“I don’t care how much underwear you wear when you go see her. But you’re not leavin’ now, and honestly I’m not interested in relivin’ that part of our history together right now.”
She laughed. “The coat covers everything, but if it makes you feel better I’ll put on some bottoms.”
“You’re gracious host.” Belle said with a laugh. “How’s work goin’?”
“The ranch practically runs itself,” she replied. “I have a mission lined up for early december, too.”
“That’ll be fun. You know about how long? I’ll need t’ clear the time off with Winston. Assumin’ you’re taking me or Nicholas along.”
Shepard had something else planned for Wolfwood. She nodded her head. “Should be no more than three days.”
“Alright. If it’s just me you’re wantin’ don’t need much notice. Nich’las has t’ know three weeks ahead of time for coverage.”
She nodded her head. “Most of the time we have warning. Not always though.”
“Well, yeah. But if you do know that’ll make it easier t’ justify. I don’t want the security team thinkin’ her gets special treatment ‘cause we’re dating.” She didn’t know how many of them knew, since they tried to be discreet, but it wasn’t a secret.
Shepard laughed. “I understand. I’m not going to put you on the spot. Often.”
“Thanks. I know it’s silly t’ care so much about our cover jobs, but I’ve got a soft spot for Mr. Frost. Plus we’re savin’ up to go to Canada Christmas.”
“Canada for Christmas?” She raised her eyebrows. “Vancouver is lovely. At least it is in the future.”
“Well, there’s no sand and between us we speak both the languages there. We were thinkin’ about Finland or something like that before, but Canada’s cheaper and closer.” She shrugged. “I’ll let him know that Vancouver’s nice, we haven’t nailed down what part yet.”
“It’s beautiful,” she assured her. “I hope you guys have a good time.” Shepard wondered if she should drag Dani somewhere. Or would that be too much like setting things in stone...
“I’m sure we will. Don’t mind snow much myself, and anything’ll be fun with him, I suppose.” She was excited to celebrate Christmas at all, much less with someone she loved.
“You’ve got it so bad,” she said, pointing at her friend.
“Yeah, it’s pretty sad.” Belle admitted with a laugh. “But I’m in good company.” She winked at Shepard.
“Thanks for the snacks. I should get going and have some … surprises for Dani.” She winked back.
“Uh huh. Pretty sure she’s seen it before.” Belle said with a snicker. “Gimme a call when you wanna go drinkin’ again. I’m always up for a night out.” She stood up and smiled at Shepard.
“Tomorrow night sound good?” She got up to walk Belle to the door.
"Sure does," Belle said with a nod. "Enjoy your visit." She grinned at Shepard as she walked out the door.
“Oh I intend to.”