04-14-2026, 08:19 AM
Mara's response told Aeryn there would be plenty of time to discuss what they ended up doing after they went to the pub. Something the redhead wasn't going to argue with, as her friend had already suffered enough humiliation, and she wasn't going to add to that. " No, I get it, let's go".
The route to the pub was one that the Science Chief had taken many times, and at the same time, it would give the pair the opportunity to talk further if that was something Mara wanted. If she also wanted them to walk in silence, then that was perfectly okay, too, as Aeryn led the way. Sure enough, once they were away from the others and had put enough distance between them and the BBQ, Mara began to talk more freely with the Bandaran, understanding Aeryn's well-meaning intentions, while also apologising if she had gotten caught in the crossfire. Rather than interrupt Aeryn, let her friend talk before she went quiet for a moment.
Aeryn got why she needed time, why she didn't necessarily feel like doing anything, especially horse riding or wanting to ruin anyone's fun, before she also admitted another reason why. So, Aeryn made a mental note not to take Beka anywhere near horses or any other activity that could cause issues for her.
" I do mean well, and I understand why you need some time to yourself", she began softly. " And I promise I won't take you anywhere near the horses, to be honest, that was just an idea that popped into my head when Robin mentioned it. I've only ridden once, and I got thrown off, so I've never tried to repeat it. Give me a phaser range any day or a good hike".
== Tag Mara ==
The route to the pub was one that the Science Chief had taken many times, and at the same time, it would give the pair the opportunity to talk further if that was something Mara wanted. If she also wanted them to walk in silence, then that was perfectly okay, too, as Aeryn led the way. Sure enough, once they were away from the others and had put enough distance between them and the BBQ, Mara began to talk more freely with the Bandaran, understanding Aeryn's well-meaning intentions, while also apologising if she had gotten caught in the crossfire. Rather than interrupt Aeryn, let her friend talk before she went quiet for a moment.
Aeryn got why she needed time, why she didn't necessarily feel like doing anything, especially horse riding or wanting to ruin anyone's fun, before she also admitted another reason why. So, Aeryn made a mental note not to take Beka anywhere near horses or any other activity that could cause issues for her.
" I do mean well, and I understand why you need some time to yourself", she began softly. " And I promise I won't take you anywhere near the horses, to be honest, that was just an idea that popped into my head when Robin mentioned it. I've only ridden once, and I got thrown off, so I've never tried to repeat it. Give me a phaser range any day or a good hike".
== Tag Mara ==