08-26-2026, 10:17 PM
As Luna snapped to attention and got nervous, Gath held up a hand, "We'll have none of that tonight. This is guided by the rules of Ten Forward. We're out of uniform and rank is not supposed to be part of this. It is for fun and relaxation. If you must question the morality of the game, then think of it as research. If you're going to catch criminals, then you need to know how they think. Imagine some of the stories of folk heroes like Robin Hood, who wasn't so much robbing from the rich to give to the poor, as he was returning tax money to them that had been illegally taken from them. Still, to do so, he and his crew supposedly robbed these officials and were outlaws, though in truth, they were trying to be loyal to the rightful ruler. It least that was the version of the stories I enjoyed reading. In a darker light, you might say that there are times when a good person must do bad things for a good reason."
He waved his hand dismissively, "However, the idea here, if things go well, is that nobody would be harmed and the story of it depends on who is telling it. Who are the good guys or bad guys? Are we rival gangs? Is what we are stealing actually something that secretly belongs to someone else? It's a fictional setting and we get to have fun with a little character acting." He smiled at Luna, "I know that I can be rather strict while on duty, but it is moments such as this that allow us to see that we are all still just people at heart. When we go back to work, we're still on the same team and it might even inspire us more if we're friends and family in each other's eyes. So have fun, that's an order."
Gath laughed at his playful order to have fun. When Evie gave him a kiss on the cheek and whispered some sassy thoughts to him, he even blushed a little and chuckled, pulling her close for a moment, "Woman, you might be the death of me yet, but what a way to go."
He genuinely enjoyed their banter and it was reflected in everything about him. When he touched her, it was often soft and caring. If his grip became firm it was for an affectionate reason. For all of his talk, he was never rough or harsh with her, though every now and then, Evie could tell that there was an animalistic hunger in his eyes that said he could be, if that was something she wanted. His boldness never crossed the line, because there was also a protective aspect to it as well.
Gath was comfortable letting people know that he cared. The fact that he took the time to try and put Luna at ease wasn't something he had to do, but in a mentoring way, he wanted to help her understand the deeper meanings to doing such activities together. He didn't try to make people fear him. He preferred trust and respect. Fear was something he reserved for his enemies, not his friends.
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He waved his hand dismissively, "However, the idea here, if things go well, is that nobody would be harmed and the story of it depends on who is telling it. Who are the good guys or bad guys? Are we rival gangs? Is what we are stealing actually something that secretly belongs to someone else? It's a fictional setting and we get to have fun with a little character acting." He smiled at Luna, "I know that I can be rather strict while on duty, but it is moments such as this that allow us to see that we are all still just people at heart. When we go back to work, we're still on the same team and it might even inspire us more if we're friends and family in each other's eyes. So have fun, that's an order."
Gath laughed at his playful order to have fun. When Evie gave him a kiss on the cheek and whispered some sassy thoughts to him, he even blushed a little and chuckled, pulling her close for a moment, "Woman, you might be the death of me yet, but what a way to go."
He genuinely enjoyed their banter and it was reflected in everything about him. When he touched her, it was often soft and caring. If his grip became firm it was for an affectionate reason. For all of his talk, he was never rough or harsh with her, though every now and then, Evie could tell that there was an animalistic hunger in his eyes that said he could be, if that was something she wanted. His boldness never crossed the line, because there was also a protective aspect to it as well.
Gath was comfortable letting people know that he cared. The fact that he took the time to try and put Luna at ease wasn't something he had to do, but in a mentoring way, he wanted to help her understand the deeper meanings to doing such activities together. He didn't try to make people fear him. He preferred trust and respect. Fear was something he reserved for his enemies, not his friends.
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