The decision by Saehir Marrus to join the Quasar Quest was a difficult one for Deveniss to swallow. He had taken the Romulan back. He has always felt protective of the Romulan when no one else would. He gave her command of the Viper and helped restore her career. He thought he was doing it to demonstrate love.
Saehir told Deveniss that she was forever grateful but this was an opportunity to assume the vacated executive officer position aboard the flagship. She could not pass it up. She proposed trying the long distance thing but everyone knows that that is a significant struggle even for career military personnel.
Deveniss had already been approached by Vincent to retake command of the Hatherton because of the negotiations with Starfleet to form the 1998th Fleet. He wanted the gentle Tan to represent the King’s Fleet without getting his back up. This is something Vincent knew that he could not do. The King’s was his baby. Rejoining Starfleet while still maintaining the King’s identity would take significant tact. The gentle spirited Hierarchy Clanner was the perfect diplomat for these negotiations.
Tan agreed to accept the position of Operations Commander when Colonel Teero left for the service and the construction of the city of Opera. He wanted, no perhaps he needed to be closer to Summer Tchilack. He and Gaston had become fast friends because of her need to be closer to the Admiral.
The decision left Hatherton Station without an executive officer. Deveniss was reviewing potential staff members when he went up to the library office in the observatory to think the problem through. He walked in to find a guest.
Monica looked at the Selayan, “I have been waiting for you.”
“Monica, we have been down this road before. It always ends badly.”, Deveniss looked at the human Federation Observer.
“You get a Starfleet opportunity and you abandon me for your career. You are a sailor and nothing else. You are not a lover. You are not a life partner.”, Deveniss explained.
“I am okay with that. I am not a good catch either. I sleep about 12 to 16 hours a day. I am old. I move slowly. I work when I am awake because I have to. I get tired easily.”, Deveniss gave a smirk.
Monica grabbed his clawed hand and placed it on her crotch, “But you have magic fingers and you make me feel safe out here in the colonies. I want to feel safe again.”
Monica lifted his hand and slid it inside her pants. He should have resisted by the old Selayan touched the secret Monica kept hidden. It felt wonderful. Deveniss looked at Monica, “Why do you do this to me?”
“Because you can do that to me.”, Monica pointed at her pelvis.
Deveniss looked at her, “You are a handful.”
Monica winked, “I sure am now.”
Deveniss sat down on the chesterfield.
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Admiral Deveniss of Selay
Commanding Officer
Hatherton Station
1998th Fleet – The Kings
Starfleet
United Federation of Planets
