05-16-2026, 02:04 PM
The Old Cauldron - Grasmere
Day before the BBQ
Her stay at Gray and Mitchell’s had been pleasant so far, then again Aeryn didn't expect anything less when it came to the couple's hospitality. Spoiled was one way to describe it, and the redhead had enjoyed every second of it. Now that everything was in place and the setup almost complete for the BBQ tomorrow, Aeryn had retreated to her room to shower and change before dinner and maybe a couple of hard earned drinks.
However there was one thing she wanted to do, something she hadn't done for some time and it was long overdue. Writing to Merle’s parents had become a regular thing from the moment her and the Bajoran engineer’s relationship had gotten serious and even after his untimely and unfortunate passing, Aeryn had kept up with that tradition, especially since they still considered her as family. Knowing they cared meant a lot to the scientist who had accidentally become lax in her correspondence with them, and now she had the perfect opportunity to make that right.
Halfway through getting ready and with time on her side, Aeryn grabbed her PADD from the bedside table, found a comfortable spot near the window and started her letter.
“Hi Jayla and Maxen,
First off I'd like to apologise for how long it's been since I last contacted you both, and how I promise to be better at it. I hope that you're both well and that the family are too. I also hope that the season has been kind to you, and I'll never forget the time Merle brought me to help with the harvest, and the kindness you showed me.
I'll always remember those times fondly and the times since because I do intend to come visit as soon as I'm able.
Since I last wrote to you, I've been promoted to Lieutenant Commander and made the switch from Security to Science. I'm sure you won't be too surprised to hear this but in my heart I know I've made the right decision for me and I love being back in a lab properly rather than it just being a hobby.
That's to say it hasn't come without its challenges, but you know me I face them head-on and don't suffer fools gladly. Wherever Merle is I know he's always watching and how proud he'd be of me. I still have a huge respect for his culture and beliefs and I don't think they'll ever leave me.
May the prophets continue to watch over you all.
Warmest love
Aeryn”.
Satisfied with how it turned out, Aeryn sent it and put the PADD back where she had gotten it, before she finished getting ready, and then headed out to meet her friends for dinner.
Firs
Day before the BBQ
Her stay at Gray and Mitchell’s had been pleasant so far, then again Aeryn didn't expect anything less when it came to the couple's hospitality. Spoiled was one way to describe it, and the redhead had enjoyed every second of it. Now that everything was in place and the setup almost complete for the BBQ tomorrow, Aeryn had retreated to her room to shower and change before dinner and maybe a couple of hard earned drinks.
However there was one thing she wanted to do, something she hadn't done for some time and it was long overdue. Writing to Merle’s parents had become a regular thing from the moment her and the Bajoran engineer’s relationship had gotten serious and even after his untimely and unfortunate passing, Aeryn had kept up with that tradition, especially since they still considered her as family. Knowing they cared meant a lot to the scientist who had accidentally become lax in her correspondence with them, and now she had the perfect opportunity to make that right.
Halfway through getting ready and with time on her side, Aeryn grabbed her PADD from the bedside table, found a comfortable spot near the window and started her letter.
“Hi Jayla and Maxen,
First off I'd like to apologise for how long it's been since I last contacted you both, and how I promise to be better at it. I hope that you're both well and that the family are too. I also hope that the season has been kind to you, and I'll never forget the time Merle brought me to help with the harvest, and the kindness you showed me.
I'll always remember those times fondly and the times since because I do intend to come visit as soon as I'm able.
Since I last wrote to you, I've been promoted to Lieutenant Commander and made the switch from Security to Science. I'm sure you won't be too surprised to hear this but in my heart I know I've made the right decision for me and I love being back in a lab properly rather than it just being a hobby.
That's to say it hasn't come without its challenges, but you know me I face them head-on and don't suffer fools gladly. Wherever Merle is I know he's always watching and how proud he'd be of me. I still have a huge respect for his culture and beliefs and I don't think they'll ever leave me.
May the prophets continue to watch over you all.
Warmest love
Aeryn”.
Satisfied with how it turned out, Aeryn sent it and put the PADD back where she had gotten it, before she finished getting ready, and then headed out to meet her friends for dinner.
Firs