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Author's note: Written for the LJ
first lines challenge. First line provided by Seema.
Summary: episode coda to season 4
"For The Cause"
Duty Calls
by Rocky
She's leaving in the morning.
The thought is never far from Sisko's mind as he holds Kasidy in his
arms, as they make love slowly and tenderly, as she at last lies
sleeping next to him, wrapped in dreams where he can't follow. She's
leaving in the morning, and if his suspicions are correct, there will
be no going back--for either of them.
He's already begged her not to go, conjuring up fantasies of the two of
them enjoying an impromptu vacation on Risa instead. But even before
the words were spoken, he knew she wouldn't, couldn't, give in.
"I have to, Ben. The Tholians need these supplies." She didn't look at
him as she spoke, perhaps afraid he'd catch the lie in her eyes.
Now as he keeps his silent vigil, waiting for the call which will in
all likelihood take her from him forever, he realizes he doesn't mind
that the woman he loves has chosen duty over him. As a Starfleet
officer, he understands all too well. What bothers him is that her
conception of duty is so diametrically opposed to his own.
FINIS
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