Message #106325

[Jade]

11259

30 minutes later, Wedge opened the door to leave his quarters. He took an involutary step back. There, shoulder to shoulder, blocking the door were Wes Janson and ...Derek "Hobbie" klivian. Hobbie was struggling to keep his face straight; Janson's expression was merry. Janso aske,
"Going somewhere, Commander?"Wedge shouldered his way between them,"We have leave,remeber? That's what you two should do. Leave."They fell in beside him, one on either side..... "Would you look at him?" Janson said,"Hair combed, evening clothes immaculate." "Hobbie, his face as long and mournful as ever, said," And he smells like a fresh spring morning." "I think our Commander is going on a date."
"I think you're right."
"Meaning he needs our help. How long has it been since you went on a date,Wedge? I don't think some of the Wraith were born then."
"We're you escort," Hobbie said,"We'll protect you from yourself."
"So, who are you seeing?" Janson asked.
"What I'm seeing is kitchen duty in your immediate future,"Wedge said. They reached the bank of turbolifts and waited for the lift to reach them. Janson continued, "It's Iella, isn't it?" Wedge scowled. "What makes you think that?" "Oh, nothing. Just the way you look whenever her name is mentioned. Have you noticed that, Hobbie?""Oh, I've noticed. What do you think?"" I haven't decided yetif she's right for our commander. And the rest of the squad hasn't voted yet." The turbolift doors opened.... "Roof," Wedge said. "Roof? Not the personal vehicles hangar?" Janson looked confused. "Roof." The Wedge took a deep breath and bellowed, "About face! Forward march!" By reflex the two pilots spun. Wedge stepped back... and heard Janson and Hobbiethud into the wall at the rear of the turbo lift. The the turbolift doors closed and the car carried his pilots up and far away.
He smiled and summoned another turbolift.
- From Solo Command