Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 12, 2021 2:32:04 GMT
{Click for Judy and Max's outfits tonight} [Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]With the chime ringing, the corgis tried to leave their oven stakeout to inspect the door, but Max ably intercepted Bridge. Tunnel, the more cowardly corgi, wasn't going to storm into the hallway on her own, and instead trailed Judy as the woman went to open the door. The door, indeed, came open, revealing the Eastman-Williams family's quarters. Between artwork, bookshelves, furniture, corgi hair, carpets, and wallpapers, not to mention the expanded, customized kitchen, their combined living room/dining room/kitchen bore almost no resemblance to standard Starfleet quarters, making for a much cozier ambience. "Jovireh, Devra, thank you both for coming," the Captain greeted her guests warmly. "Let me take those."She held both hands out to take the flowers, already working out in her head where to put the vase (the coffee table). "That back there is Max, my lovely husband, and these two furry hooligans are Tunnel and Bridge," she added, introducing them. Once everyone was inside, Max released Bridge and approached himself.
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Jovireh Velal
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 12, 2021 16:37:36 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] The doors swept open, and there was an instant flurry of activity as the guests entered. Passing of the flowers, greetings, compliments on the decorations... from Devra, at least. Jov followed with a quiet greeting to Judy before kneeling down to let the dogs investigate her. "I know, I smell like a cat, I'm sorry." she murmured to the dogs quietly, before she straightened and turned towards their hosts for the evening. "It's good to see you again, Max." While she didn't see her Captain very often, she saw the woman's husband even less. She was definitely hoping that the civilian's presence would help take the awkward edge off of this evening. Devra smiled as she shook Max's hand with both her own. "It's so wonderful to meet you. I hear you're an excellent chef." And the aroma of the food that filled the room certainly lent testament to the compliment. It smelled amazing.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 12, 2021 18:09:12 GMT
{Click for Judy and Max's outfits tonight} [Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's quarters]The dogs eagerly investigated, doling out curious sniffs and wet licks. They were very friendly, excitable creatures, raised in a home that was always bustling with relatives and strangers alike. Their specialty was licking people's calves, so Devra, with her dress, got a fair amount of corgi attention, as did Judy. "It's good to see you too," Max said, having not seen Jovireh since her promotion. "The pleasure is mine, Devra, and Judy deserves a lot of credit for the cooking too," he added to the mother, shaking her hand firmly. "It's a team effort," Judy added, having set the flowers down. "I should say, you two both look lovely; especially you, Jovireh," Max complimented. He could definitely see the family resemblance between the two. Judy, and then, Max, hung up their aprons on a dedicated hook. Their outfits were tastefully coordinated, keeping the same black-and-white color scheme but with different patterns.
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Jovireh Velal
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 13, 2021 9:19:54 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] "That really is the best way to do things, isn't it?" Devra replied to the comment of cooking being a joint effort, with fondness in her voice and approval in her smile. "I want to thank you both again for inviting us over."Jov held back a sigh, managing to keep the smile on her face while she thanked Max for the compliment, before sending a simple thought to her mother. "You're gushing."Devra, of course, pretended not to hear. "This really is a cozy set up you have here. I just love your taste in decorating," she continued as she glanced around at the pictures on the walls.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 13, 2021 16:03:55 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's quarters]"The pleasure is ours," Max replied to Devra. Judy, the more extroverted spouse, enjoyed having guests over more, but Max enjoyed it too. As for their setup, that was certainly one of their prouder achievements on the station. "Thank you. We had to adapt the place to suit, you know, our lifestyle, and our habits," Judy said, motioning towards the kitchen. "This is really the crown jewel, in my opinion. We had a bulkhead knocked down between this suite and a utility closet, and then had this expanded kitchen set up with all that space. The kitchen has been the beating heart of every place that we've lived in, as a couple."The kitchen had a remarkable suite of appliances, including a two-compartment standard oven and a dedicated pizza oven. It was also positioned so that it overlooked every door in the place, functioning as a sort of mission control. And, naturally, there was a (kosher) sink[fn]kosher sinks have a partition in the sink tub, to separate the "meat" and "dairy" portions[/fn], for hand-washing, dish-washing, etc.
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Jovireh Velal
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 14, 2021 11:45:58 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] They followed their hosts into the kitchen. Jov raised an impressed eyebrow at the size and the setup. It definitely made sense with how much food the Eastman-Williams' were always providing food for... well... everyone. All the time. But the renovations they had done to make the space better suit their needs was something that Jov simply wouldn't have thought of. Then again, she rarely cooked herself, so that probably had something to do with it. Predictably, Devra was a bit more expressive as she turned slowly, taking in the entire kitchen area stretched before her. "It really is important for any place you spend a lot of time to be perfectly suited to your needs," she agreed with Judy's explanation. "I wouldn't even know what to do with half of this!" The woman laughed. While she was a decent cook herself, her knowledge was mostly limited to dishes from her own and her late husband's planets. The latter was much harder to acquire ingredients for. She hadn't even tried in many years.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 14, 2021 17:56:36 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]The couple laughed along with Devra. "We tend to hoard niche kitchenware," Judy smiled. "This, for example, is a commercial-grade garlic mincer we picked up when we exchanged wedding gifts.""Judy runs on garlic. We put it in everything," Max elaborated. The couple each took a few steps towards the dining table, but then turned to face their guests once more. "Jovireh, I know it's harder with roommates, but have you been able to customize your quarters?" Max asked the younger woman, genuinely curious. On a station, perhaps, the junior non-coms had enough space to make their own. Probably not the kind of high-budget, high-effort renovations they'd made, but still.
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Jovireh Velal
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 15, 2021 12:12:32 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] "Garlic... I'll have to remember that," Devra replied with a smile. If she ever felt like trying her hand at cooking human food, it sounded like garlic would be important. Jovireh nodded was Max asked about her quarters. "Yes... I prefer a somewhat minimalist décor, so space is never an issue." Most of what was in her room was for Kiz anyway, so the cat would have stuff to keep her occupied while Jov was away. She did have a few decorations up to make it look more lived-in, however.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 15, 2021 15:52:41 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"Minimalist other than cat stuff, I assume," Judy half-joked. "You're not a real cat owner unless their stuff takes up your whole living space."Herself mildly allergic to cats, Judy recalled that Jovireh had one, and had known enough cat owners to know of what she spoke. "Dogs have a master, cats - like kids - have a servant," Max quipped, briefly eyeing the corgis. "In any case, do you want some wine to start with?" he offered, as Judy uncorked a bottle of 2378 Chateau Picard cabernet sauvignon, from the winery's synthehol line.
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Jovireh Velal
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 16, 2021 6:48:11 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] Jov laughed softly as her cat was brought into the conversation. "I'm a minimalist... Kiz most certainly is not." She agreed with Judy's statement. The oriental shorthair certainly had her own taste for interior decorating, as well. When Max explained the differences between the two types of pets, she gave him a wry grin. "I'm beginning to feel like the High Priestess in her temple." It was obvious to her why ancient Humans had worshipped cats as gods. Kiz certainly believed she was one, and simply didn't accept being treated any other way. At the mention of wine, both women smiled and nodded. Even the synthehol version was always a pleasant way to help relax and unwind. "Wine sounds wonderful," Devra spoke for both of them.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 16, 2021 18:31:00 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]Max chuckled and nodded. "High priestess" (or priest) sounded accurate, and more flattering than "butler" for sure. He stood by Judy, appearing at ease as she poured the wine (carefully, and holding the bottle with both hands), and yet with Betazoid abilities, the guests could tell that he was still a little excited. After three and a half years of abstinence, forced by her blood thinners, synthehol was a pretty new (re-)entrant into the couple's lives. "There we go," Judy announced, after pouring generous, equal servings of the wine into all four wineglasses. She left it open for one of the guests to propose a toast, if they so chose.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 17, 2021 11:52:03 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] They each picked up a glass, and after waiting just a brief moment - so as to not interrupt if more was said - Devra lifted her glass with a smile. "To friends and family!" She declared happily, then took a sip. Jov stared at her silently as she took a sip from her own glass. "Really?" She telepathically expressed her skepticism. "Humans love toasts! If you were more social, you would know that." Devra replied without batting an eyelash. Jov didn't respond, despite the misunderstanding. She had just expected with how social her mother was, that she'd be better at making toasts. "This is excellent," Jov turned her attention to the couple with a smile, not wanting an awkward silence to linger.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 17, 2021 19:02:09 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]Judy and Max echoed the toast in turn, and then sipped some wine themselves. Even if it was a rather generic one, it seemed heartfelt, and that was what really mattered. "I'm glad you like it," Max replied to Jovireh on the topic of the wine. "Synthehol is still not as good as the real stuff, but it's gotten better since we were kids," Judy added, looking to Devra (who was, after all, a member of her generation). "Thomas, spawn #3, is in college now on Earth, at my alma mater - Berkeley[fn]Notably, across the bay from Starfleet Academy[/fn], and from what he says, they serve synthehol punch at parties now, if you can believe it."Judy wasn't sure if she did believe it (or if it was something the young man said to calm her down), but it was remarkable if true. It made for a great story, anyway.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Feb 18, 2021 18:37:05 GMT
[ Jovireh Velal / Devra Kul - Eastman-Williams' Quarters] "They really have made great improvements in matching the taste," Devra agreed with Judy's assessment. "It's such a wonderful invention, it's a shame it's not utilized more often." She finished her statement with a pointed look at her daughter, whom just as pointedly ignored it as she took another sip from her glass. Really her drinking habit had decreased significantly over the last couple months, but that was a conversation for another time.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Feb 18, 2021 21:17:00 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams) & Max Williams - Commanding Officer's Quarters]"We should probably start eating before the soup gets cold," Judy realized, and then began to ladle helpings of soup into everyone's bowls. "This is a pretty straightforward vegetable soup, seasoned gently. You can add hot peppers, garlic, to taste, and you can dip these breadsticks in it."There were two small bowls of crushed garlic and crushed peppers, as well as the usual salt and pepper shakers, in the middle of the table, along with a bowl of long, slender breadsticks. Judy took advantage of all of them. Max, however, decided to circle back to what he thought was an underhanded hint from Devra to Jovireh about drinking. It was the kind of hinting and needling Judy did to their children. "We'd be drinking real booze if we could, but it doesn't go with Judy's meds," he pointed out. In fact, he was still a formidable drinker of real alcohol, who stuck to synthehol in his wife's presence for her sake, the same way he kept kosher. Judy slipped her hand into Max's jacket pocket even as he spoke, to take out her pill tray, and, as she waited for her soup to cool down a little, downed her handful of evening meds with a glass of water.
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