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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Jul 29, 2021 5:37:51 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] It actually came as a surprise to Uncle that Judy had a career change after what sounded like a well-established alternate career had been in place. She wasn't entirely certain if Max's claim that Judy had suggested she joined Starfleet only for the childcare was an accurate statement or one in jest. "Well, this sounds like quite a tale. What prompted this change of career?" she asked. In many ways, Uncle could certainly understand and even relate to starting one's life anew. She certainly had to do so at the end of the Occupation. "I suppose we all find ourselves at a bit of a crossroads at some point in our lives," Uncle remarked taking a deep breath.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jul 29, 2021 15:39:02 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]Judy took a deep breath, a sign that the answer to this question would be neither short nor easy. "Well, at the start of my career, I went into the private sector, got a husband, had the twins, and then my marriage fell apart and threw my life into a bit of a spin," she explained. "I decided to get my PhD, which gave me enough control over my schedule to parent properly, but academia was a bit too... theoretical for me, so when I finished my degree, I joined the fleet."This was one of the more elegant, concise tellings Judy had produced of her story. Max nodded.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 1, 2021 23:12:47 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle had been listening to Judy's story. "And this is when the two of you met?" she inquired. Hearing Judy's story, Uncle couldn't help but reflect upon her own. There was much of her life where she didn't have choices or chances. Of course, that changed once the Occupation had ended. "How fortunate the two of you found one another." Uncle sighed fondly. "As I heard it, I never would have discovered those cookbooks of yours otherwise." A slight chuckle left Uncle's lips wagged her finger in Max's direction.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 1, 2021 23:40:54 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]Uncle's words prompted Max to think back for a moment on the man he had been, all those years ago, before Judy chanced into his life. "That's right," he confirmed. "It's very cheeky to think, 'oh, I've got something special, I should publish a cookbook', and it's also very daring. I wouldn't have gotten there without Judy."In his late 30s, before he met Judy, Max had been doing more or less the same thing for his entire adult life, and while he had enjoyed it then, his life seemed rather dull looking at it now. "The headshot was the same story - I thought it was awfully cheeky, but she insisted on it," he added. "Well, he is very easy on the eyes," she replied, making him blush slightly.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 3, 2021 5:57:43 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle smiled at both Max and Judy. "I doubt you'll ever hear many people protest that particular point," Uncle agreed as she reached for her glass and sipped at it gingerly. "I understand that this is your second marriage, is it the same for you as well, Max?" Uncle shrugged slightly. "I only ask, because whomever the authority 'they' actually are seem to think we only have find real love once. I'm just curious if people really do find it a second time."
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 3, 2021 14:53:05 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"I've never been married before Judy, but I had fallen in love," Max answered. "There are a few ex-girlfriends that, had things worked out differently, I could've been happy with to this day."But that was only half the story. "However, even compared to other couples who are happily married, what Judy and I have is special. We're really meant for each other.""That intensity that we have isn't for everyone, but it works very well for us."They took on the vast majority of life's activities as a team, with only their careers as separate realms. It was a sort of intimacy that most would find overbearing.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 8, 2021 2:39:37 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] The Bajoran woman nodded with a smile. "It sounds as if the Prophets would truly bless such a union," said Uncle. Given their earlier discussion on religious beliefs, Uncle thought it best to phrase her comments as she had. "If it be the will of the Prophets, I would be lucky to experience such a thing as well. If not, they've surely gifted me with memories to last a lifetime." Uncle took a sip from the glass before her, and shortly after setting it down, she smiled towards her hosts once more. "Now, what was that dessert you were boasting about before?"
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 8, 2021 3:21:40 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"Ah, yes, the dessert. Shall we?"Judy and Max rose in unison, clearing the table in what was almost a dance, before bringing out their desserts - one part from the oven, the other from the freezer. "A peach crumble, with vanilla ice cream. Delightful combo, one of the first recipes I tinkered with on my own."Max served it, loading the crumble onto small dessert plates, and the ice cream onto that.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 8, 2021 4:24:52 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle was barely able to make a move to clear her own plate, as her hosts did that for her. It was something she wasn't used to, being served. It was something she had done for so many years, it almost felt awkward to be on the receiving end. The delay wasn't a long one, as they returned and Max served this peach crumble. There mere scent of peaches was alluring. To top something so warm with something as cold as ice cream... it seemed to escape the Bajoran's comprehension. She had had ice cream before, but never fathomed it could be used in such a manner. Her eyes turned to both her hosts, almost for some sort of guidance. She then looked back at the culinary contradiction. Collecting her spoon, she allowed it to hover over her dish before scooping a bit of the crumble, and then moving the spoon to get some of the ice cream. She could see it meshing already in the spoon, let along her plate. Leaning forward, the utensil slipped past her lips. Her eyes widened almost instantly.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 8, 2021 5:14:44 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]As Judy and Max ate their dessert, keeping a nice balance of pastry and ice cream in the spoon, they watched Uncle's reaction, taking quite a bit of pleasure in it. "It's good, isn't it?" Max asked proudly. "You can take so many desserts to the next level by adding a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream.""Ice cream is also a great way to introduce kids to exciting new cakes," Judy added, ever the doting grandmother. "Indeed. We've grown quite adept at setting the grandchildren on sugar rushes."
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 8, 2021 17:28:44 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Texture and layers. Those were the prevalent thoughts in Uncle's mind as she sampled the delectable treat before her. She wasn't ready to put her verdict into words. Truth be told, she wasn't sure if such a thing were actually possible. As Max asked if it was good, the only thing she could manage at first, was a nod. After swallowing, her spoon was already searching the bowl for another spoonful. "It is quite good indeed. You said it was Van-nil-lay?"
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 8, 2021 17:54:59 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"Vanilla," Judy gently corrected the pronunciation. "It's actually the most straightforward, plain ice-cream flavor that just about everyone likes, which makes it very versatile, too.""Her grandmother is the only person I know that dislikes vanilla ice cream," Max added.
Estelle Roth was a very special woman, and it wasn't always easy to be her grandson-in-law.
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 14, 2021 15:06:31 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle nodded after hearing the correct pronunciation of the ice cream. "Vanilla," she repeated as her spoon circled in for a second spoonful. The next bite had been delectable as the first: a cool, warm, gushy mess of goodness. Uncle wasn't certain that she would describe vanilla as straightforward by its taste alone. Yet, she knew better than to argue a point she knew nothing about. It was almost impossible to fathom that someone didn't like it. Here eyebrow arched at the mention of Judy's grandmother not caring for the flavor. "What could she possibly enjoy more than this?"
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Post by Judith Eastman on Aug 14, 2021 22:34:23 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Eastman-Williams Quarters]"Well, my grandmother is... unorthodox in some of her tastes, but I, myself, would prefer chocolate ice cream, and Max is partial to a good mango sorbet, although not for this specific application," Judy answered. "There are very few who would consider vanilla their favorite, even though almost everyone likes it," Max added. He took a sip of wine. "There are those cooks who are so up themselves that they consider it cowardly to use vanilla, for that very reason, but we disagree."
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Post by Kova Sh'qaleq on Aug 31, 2021 6:30:17 GMT
[ Uncle - Eastman-Williams Quarters, Front Ear Station ] Uncle listened as even more flavors were mentioned, and at one point, it almost seemed as if Judy was just uttering random words as opposed to an actual flavor. There certainly seemed to be a great deal more to be discovered where the human delicacy of ice cream was concerned. It was, however, a mystery that people would deny their appreciation or even favoritism for this particular flavor, or any for that matter. "Well, it would seem the human palate is more complex than the galaxy give you all credit for," Uncle said. She hadn't realized it, but she had managed to work her way through her helping of the dessert. She looked up at her her hosts with a smile. "Who knew it would disappear so quickly?" she asked with a smile, marveling at how it had all vanished so effortlessly. Uncle could have sworn that someone else had eaten from her dish.
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