RCW: Happy To Have You

Posted on Thu Mar 26th, 2026 @ 11:01pm by Sr Journeyman Nikolai & Jr Journeyman Marika

Mission: 3531 AL
Timeline: M4 D10

Marika finished her duties for the day and decided to stop by the infirmary and see if Nikolai was still on shift. She had forgotten what his shift was for the day. She whistled softly as she walked, soon stepping into the infirmary.

The man she was looking for was slumped in the chair looking emotionally drained as she did the quickest of handovers after catching the Weyrleaders and Headwoman but perked up as he spotted the woman. “I’m done Thalia.” He said simply and stood up making the woman laugh as he ran off with his stolen klah over to his wife. “Are you here to take me away and kidnap me?” He demanded.

Marika hadn't seen Nikolai til he pretty much materialized right in front of her. She laughed as he reached her. “Now that sounds very tempting,” she grinned, leaning up to kiss him. “Does that mean you're done?”

“I am so done for today.” He assured kissing her quickly. “I want you to take me home.” He added just for good measure so she realised what kind of day he had, had. He wanted to go home and make sure his wife knew he loved her more than anything else on their planet. He did not want to ever go through what K’ron was going through.

She was surprised by his words. He didn't have days like that very often but it definitely seemed like he needed a reminder that he was loved. Marika reached up to run her hand through his hair. “Then let's go home. I don't want to share you tonight,” she assured him, taking his hand.

He closed his eyes at her touch and smiled at not sharing him. He was confused by who she normally shared him with but he was not going to ask right then and there. “Where are the girls?” He wondered quickly as she tugged him out of the infirmary along the familiar corridor that led towards their set of rooms.

Marika could see she had confused him. “They're both at the crèche. They wanted to have a sleep over with their friends,” she chuckled. “Which means no having to share you with them til tomorrow morning when we get them for breakfast.” The girls had been excited about staying at the crèche for the night.

Nikolai raised an eyebrow and looked at the woman smirking. “One of our girls cannot speak.” He laughed a little and shook his head. “No judging but I do wonder how Kensi let your know her preference.”He laughed leaning down to kiss her.

Marika grinned impishly. “So Nika gave her preference and Kensi had to do what mommy wanted,” she giggled. “I can go get her if you want,” she teased, leaning into his kiss.

The man backed her slowly against the stone corridor and shook his head. “Shards no.” He begged against her lips. “I need a night with you.” He whispered not giving anymore answers as he looked down at her sadly.

She gasped softly as her back touched the stone wall. “Then it's a good thing I plan on staying right here,” she whispered. She reached up and ran her hand through his hair. “I'm right here, Niko,” Marika whispered. “Whatever you need.”

“My hair is getting a bit long.” He laughed as he closed his eyes at the touch. “How is it possible to feel this scared and loved at the same time.” He wondered moving his hand to grip her waist.

“A little, but I like it.” Marika looked up at him before playfully nuzzling his neck. “Scared?” She asked gently. It must have been some day.

“It’s been a very tough day as a mind healer.” He said quietly lifting his neck to let her nuzzle more. He did not care right then and there if the Headwoman herself caught them in the corridor.

“How can I help you forget for a bit?” She asked, kissing his neck and collar bone. She wanted him to settle down and be able to rest.

“I’ll be okay in a little bit.” He assured quietly shivering at her kisses. “Get me home before I make a scene of us here.” He whispered in her ear as a brown rider passed them both and just smirked.

She nodded before giggling. “You don't wanna make a scene?” She teased, ignoring the brown rider. She had been at the Weyr long enough to not be embarrassed now. Marika did take pity on him though and gently tugged him towards their room. .

The man chuckled a little and let her lead the way. Nikolai waited until the door was closed before tugging her back and resumed what he had been doing and leaned over her again. “I don’t want anyone to see the scene.” He corrected leaning down to kiss her soundly.

Marika didn't have time to think before Nikolai had her back against the wall again. “Oh is that what it is?” She laughed before he kissed her. She moaned softly, pressing against him as she tangled her fingers in his hair.

“Mmmhmm.” He murmured as he moved his kiss to her neck. “Mari… if you ever for a second doubt me or doubt yourself, sharding come to me and tell me.” He whispered against her neck as he scraped his teeth slightly along a sensitive part of her neck.

Marika giggled before moaning, lifting her head a bit to give him more access to her neck. “Niko,” she purred, moving her hands down his arms. “Why would I doubt?” She asked breathless.

It was a good question and he was not judging anything about K’ron and Nerlyn but it made him sad that Nerlyn doubted that she belonged here with them all. “I don’t know but if you do speak up and I’ll spend every single second I need to remind you how brilliant you are.” He said quietly as he kissed the bare skin above her tunic.

She didn't know what had happened that day but if that was what he needed so be it. “I'll tell you,” she promised before moaning. Shards he knew how to make her knees buckle.

It was all he wanted to hear from her and his thoughts turned wholly to her. “Good.” He said firmly as he grinned hearing the moan. The man grinned as he dropped to his knees in front of her and started to undo her boots.

Marika blinked in surprise when she lost his presence but smiled when she realized what he was doing. She was very glad the kids weren't there as she continued to play with his hair.