How Many Spots Do You Have?
Posted on Thu Jul 23rd, 2026 @ 5:46pm by Ensign Zoey Armstrong & Lieutenant Tuhjer Mil
1,629 words; about a 8 minute read
Mission:
Episode 2: Mine of Taurus
Location: USS Scharnhorst, Lounge
Timeline: After "Making Good Choices JP"
Zoey had a couple drinks and a big smile on her face, she wasn't wasted but she was definitely feeling a good time. She simply brushed Emily's arm to the side, basically indicating to her that she was going to take off when she saw a handsome Trill man. "Are you going for the whole mysterious vibe here, sexy silent man?" Zoey asked, she knew that she was slightly crossing the line and almost being inappropriate but she was hopeful that, he would accept her unusual proposal to start a conversation.
"But of course, it's always the silent ones you have to watch out for." He replied with a grin on his face.
"Hmm, why do they have to be so dashing and mysterious
I'm Zoey Cooper, and you are?" Zoey asked, as she leaned in a little closer and reset her hand to shake his. You can smell the sweet perfume she was wearing.
He noted her sweet perfume. A lovely floral scent. "I am Tuhjer Mil. Nice to meet you Zoey. "
"Likewise." She said with the giggle that she shook his hand and then let go but still staying close. "So Tuhjer, what brings you to the lounge, tonight?"
"I had the urge for company and a good drink. Something with a kick to it."
Zoey grinned ascl she wondered what he would be drinking. "Let me guess Saurian Brandy?" Zoey asked, as she took a seat at the bar with him.
"Exactly. My second glass, no less. As the old Earth expression goes, what's your poison?""
"I'm drinking something a little more tart and more sophisticated, little Chateau Picard. That old man really knows how to make a good bottle." Zoey said, and she took another sip from her wine, just enjoying the sweet taste and the company she was next to.
"Ever met the old man?" He asked, admiring her sophistication. He pondered the possibilities of where else she might demonstrate it "
"No I haven't, but next time I'm on Earth I would love to visit his vineyards." Zoey said, a little surprised. Most guys wouldn't ask if I love questions like that. This is usually the point of time of the day where she would feel like he was trying to get down her pants.
"I've not been to Earth since my academy days. I wouldn't mind visiting his vineyards. I have a friend in Greece who grows Olives on a very large estate. "
"France to Greece, sounds like two beautiful places to visit." Zoey said, feeling a little guilty that she went to Starfleet academy on Bajor. She wondered what the academy would have been like on Earth. At the time she was trying to be a dumbass apparently and decided to go to a remote alien world so she could become more cultured, but all she felt like was she was getting bombarded with religion. The Bajorans, were a very religious race.
" Definitely. Greece and France are both beautiful countries rich with culture and history. "
"Perhaps we'll get a chance to go there together, but no promises. We're all I know tomorrow you can find your true love." Zoey pointed out to him, with a big grin.
"I hope so. I sometimes give up hope of finding someone."
"The curse of finding love, am I right?" Zoey said, as she raised her wine glass up to him in a mock style toast and then took a sip from her drink. She motioned to bartender to give her another.
"Absolutely. " He nodds to the bartender for a top up on his glass.
"So that why you came to the lounge tonight, looking for love or fighting boredom? As far as me I'm not sure yet but both I guess can be true. Part of me is looking for love not that I'm trying to scare you, and part of me just bored and didn't want to be in my room." Zoey said to him, not wanting him to think that she was some kind of player or some easy girl. But this was the first actual conversation she had with somebody in a while.
"Love would be nice but really I'm fighting boredom and hoped to find someone to chat to. I'm glad I've succeeded." He would be lying to himself if he said he didn't find her attractive.
"Me too." Zoey said, has she took another sip from her chateau Picard. "So rumor has it that you work in diplomacy, how is the Diplomatic corps, treating you?" Zoey asked, keeping the conversation going between them.
" That's correct. Things are somewhat slow in that corps but it is expected with little requiring our expertise. "
"I don't know how you handle entitled brats?" Zoey said, wondering how he did it.
" Sometimes at arms length, with a tone of patience. But sometimes cowboy diplomacy has to be used, just get them to listen."
"I would not have the patience for it, probably why I'll never be a Captain or first officer. Not sure if I have the temperament." Zoey suggested to him, knowing her own down coming.
" It is a difficult skill to master, I will admit that. I guess I have a slight advantage of my previous host being an Ambassador. "
"As a scientist that fascinates me, I'll be honest, I'm a little jealous that you get to experience that. " Zoey said, as a scientist in her started to show.
" You are more than welcome to discuss it further with me to satisfy your scientific curiosity. Having the experiences and memories of three very different people does have it's unique advantages but also it's unique issues. " Tuhjer explained.
"Yeah, I seriously doubt you're going to agree to come into my science lab and let me hook you up to a bunch of devices." Zoey said, with a smirk on her face. That was a nice pick up line, she gave him credit for that. But she was actually being sincere when she made her comment earlier.
" The sciences have always fascinated me so I just might let my curiosity run wild and let you attach your devices. But, I would hope that dinner and drinks are part of the deal. "
"That might be possible." Zoe said warmly, she knew it would have to be after they're done with this mission or when they had another moment of downtime. They were just a few hours away from the scharnhorst, being in the Taurus II system.
" Good. Now to the present, would you like another drink? " Mil asked.
"Are you trying to get me drunk?" Zoey asked playfully, but it's with a slightly seductive smirk on her face. He was cute, but she wasn't sure if she was going to sleep with him.
" Oh no, not at all. I merely wondered if you wanted another drink or whether you had already had enough for this evening. I personally have yo watch my alcohol intake as it can have an affect on my isoboramine levels. " Tuhjer explained.
"And what are your levels at currently?" Zoey asked, but the playful grin and a scientific curiosity in her tone. She couldn't help it, the scientist in her was starting to show.
" My isoboramine or my alcohol?" He said with a smirk. He knew what she meant.
"I feel fine so I'd say they were in their normal range. Only a tricorder could give you the actual figure along side the expected results."
"So how do you monitor then, don't tell me you have a tricorder here?" Zoey asked, as she looked around seeing if he had one.
" No unless I notice any warning signs of a drop or rise in the Isoboramine levels, I'm fine. It's kind of like watching out for low or high blood sugar. Similar symptoms. High or low isoboramine levels are dangerous for both host and symbiont. "
"I never thought about that, I've been around Trills for a while now especially during the academy days and most of them never told me why they were always monitoring their levels
But you did and I appreciate that." She said if she took another sip from her chateau Picard.
" Isoboramine levels are only really important for joined Trills or Trills who are waiting to be joined as the balance must be correct for the synaptic connections between a joined Trill host and their symbiont to properly function. "
"I should have known that; it's probably the drinks in me. Or who knows, maybe I fell asleep during that part, when the academy covered Trill species." She said playfully. In truth, they didn't cover symbiotic relationships in that much detail; it was more of a general overview and some basic information.
"It's completely fine. I am enjoying your company tonight. I've not had an evening recently where I have felt more relaxed in a social setting."
"I'm enjoying my time with you as well." Zoey said with a big grin on her face. She thought to herself, finally a guy she could have a conversation with that wasn't instantly trying to get down her pants.
" Would you be interested in dinner in my quarters sometime? I could introduce you to some traditional Trill cuisine. "
"Replicated or authentic?" Zoey asked, she was not a fan of replicated food. If she had the issue would eat it. But it wasn't her favorite.
" Oh, authentic. I have some fresh ingredients at the moment to make a stew. "
"Then sure, let me know what day works for you and I'll be there." Zoey said with a warm smile. She had a good feeling about him.
"Of course. I will get in touch with you to arrange a date. In the meantime, let's enjoy the evening. "
Zoey smiled as the scene fades away.
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