Mates Return

Posted on Tue Jan 8, 2019 @ 5:01pm by Major Kasia S'er'in'e & Lieutenant Colonel S'er'in'e

Mission: On Slippery Ground
Location: Pacifica Hotel Suite
Timeline: Prior to returning to Triumphant

As the Honeymoon drew to a close with bags packed sitting on the bed in the hotel suite having been ferried from the water vessel S'er'in'e stood at the window overlooking the view of the beach. From there he could see where they got married, even the ship's tall tower in the distance as it moored. So much had changed in such a short span of time but most importantly, he was now married. There still remained much to do, people to notify, the Homeworld, his family plate to be altered and yet everything felt right, just, as it should.

Deep in his mind he knew some would not approve of the union between Kasia and himself, most of which being from the Homeworld but in his eyes Kasia was an equal to any that could object, he hoped however that would never be tested. With the breeze gently wisping through his fur helping to draw the gathered heat away he stood content, in the view, in the moment.

Kasia made her way into the bedroom after double checking to make sure nothing would be left behind, then make her way toward him. It definitely didn't feel good to be leaving shore leave, or rather their honeymoon, so early, but they had to get back to the realities of space. "We're ready to head back. I've been through everything, and we've gotten it all."

Turning his attention from the view to his new Wife he smiled. "The ceremony was beautiful." He spoke softly as the wind gently swept through his fur. It was indeed unfortunate they had to cut the honeymoon short a little but duties were duties and they needed seeing to. "When does our transport depart?"

"We have about twenty minutes," she replied, moving over to him. He was her husband now, and that was still sinking in. "It's been a good trip, though, and my favorite part was our wedding."

"You're beauty eclipsed that of the sun." S'er'in'e spoke recalling how she looked. Now that they were married however she had to know what lay ahead. "My Wife....." A pause, two words he never thought he'd say since leaving the Homeworld. "When we return to the ship I will have to inform my Overseer of our union, my family plate will have to be altered though given our distance from the Homeworld I doubt we will see it again for some time." Which means they would have to holographically scan the plate and transmit it for altering, and returned.

"I know you wish for things equal between us, but there is...something that is important to my kind." He took a step or two inside. "As you know much of what we do is by act, and by that act a demonstration of something. There is a holding, a...." I tried to find a more Human term for it. "The embracing of two people together." He questioned if that was any worse. "In a specific way it signifies trust, faith, loyalty, protection." He had no doubt he was being equally confusing to Kasia as he was to himself trying to explain it.

"We should have a little time to take care of a few things when we return to the ship," she said, checking over their bags. It wasn't until he started speaking again that Kasia turned her attention to him again. He'd guess it right. The Major was definitely confused, and it was written all over her face. "Are you talking about sex?"

"Uh..um...no." A flush of embarrassment, a blush were it not for the fur to hide it. He probably should have anticipated that, but failed to. Was he really that naive when it came to intimacy, they had even yet to become that intimate? "I mean, when you and I meet, we embrace, glad to see each other, comfort each other with our feel and proximity."

Suddenly, realization dawned on Kasia. "You mean a hug?"

"Yes, a hug." S'er'in'e replied with evident relief on his face at the end of apparent confusion. "We...have a..hug..that is view as special, reserved only between Mates." There was a pause. "I have not showed you before, after everything that has happened recently and I know my ways can seem overbearing but I also know you enjoy touching me, being close to me."

To show she didn't mind, Kasia moved over to him and wrapped her arms around him in a loving embrace. This was something that she would enjoy doing for the rest of her life, but she found herself wanting to know more. "I don't see any of your ways being overbearing, my love, but I do want to hear more. Can you tell me more about it?"

S'er'in'e held his new Wife to him, gentle, tender and affectionate. "As you have observed much of our actions have an intent or purpose aside from what others may see. For example when I claimed you, others may have viewed my actions as dangerous, reckless. While my kind saw unwavering trust and faith." S'er'in'e began using perceptions of an act as examples.

"You know that males will protect females, we can do no harm to them, so what we do with them is equally just as important." S'er'in'e lead her into the room, out of any view others may have had. He understood that she was not Caitian so some elements may need more explaining. "Stand here." Having walked her to the centre of the room. "One foot forward as if to take a step." S'er'in'e moved behind her. "The shelf over there is your focus, don't take your eyes off it."

He then lifted her arms to the side, slightly bent at the elbow, hands open and palms up. S'er'in'e slipped his hand under her arm and with claws extended placed it over her heart. The other he placed over where were Kasia be pregnant, his hand also with claws extended would protect. Taking a step with the opposite foot to Kasia, thus leaving one of her feet between his legs he bent her forward with his chest. Kasia would not fall because S'er'in'e was holding her. He placed his chin on her shoulder, looking at the shelf.

"My hands protect, my body supports. You can feel me holding you from falling which as you know a fall for a Caitian can be a problem. Were danger to appear then I would release you, you would fall to your hands and knees but you would be prepared, or hands and feet in my case. I would leap over you putting myself between you and danger." S'er'in'e explained.

"Through a single hug, much is shown. More so in our case considering the risks and dangers I pose you because of what I am. Others of my kind would view this with more than a same species pairing."

She was still learning his ways, and they were all truly fascinating. Kasia found that she was looking forward to learning more. "Your ways... your customs... the more I learn, the more I realize that I want to learn. I hope that I never let you down or disappoint you." And she did trust him. With every fiber of her being.