Making the decision

Posted on Mon Aug 4th, 2014 @ 2:30am by Vlimar PontBrillant

318 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: In the Dark
Location: Château du PontBrillant wineyard, France, Earth
Timeline: Few weeks ago

As the sun was setting slowly, Vlimar was thinking. His eyes were fixated on the vine in front of him, as he was stirring the deep ruby coloured wine he hand in his hand. Mechanically, he kept smelling the wine every few minutes, without taking a sip, a reflex he developed over the last few years, as he understood his wine, his vines and his business. He turned, facing the man who was still sitting on the lawn chair, with a glass of wine on his own hand. He smiled and took a large sip of the dark liquid, prior to breaking the silence.

"I can't help but wanting to help...", he said.

"I know", replied the man, calmly.

"That's why you are here...", continued Vlimar, as the man nodded with a smiled. "You expect me to return...", he concluded.

Vlimar calmly sat down next to the man. He motioned towards the sun, as he expressed. "I would miss that..."

The man looked at Vlimar, then nodded. He took another sip of his own glass, then said: "You would. But not for long..."

Vlimar smiled. He shook his head forward. "Alright. Let's do this.", he said as he stood.

The male stood as well and shook Vlimar's hand. "Great. I am glad you came up to this decision.", he said, while pulling a PADD from his briefcase. "You are to report to the Qu'vat Shipyards, where your assignment will be handed to you. I cannot disclose anything more at this time, unfortunately.", he man added. "Good luck, Vlimar.", he concluded. The man then turned and walked off the property, towards a shuttle located in the front of the estate.

Vlimar remained there, looking at his property for a few minutes. He took a deep breathe and walked back to the estate, to settle his things prior any departure.

-=- END LOG -=-

Colonel (Ret) Vlimar PontBrillant

 

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