“Jumping Jupiter” Alice exclaimed once the bridge and command crew were inside the chambers of Captain Porter and Commander Kennard. “Wow” she stopped dead in her tracks.  The polished marble floors and breathtaking tapestries were fit for royalty, as was the lounge they stood in.  The furnishing was rich and comfortable unlike what they had ever seen on Vulcan before. 

“Please make yourselves comfortable” Elizabeth gestured to the seating area and even she was surprised by the opulence.

Christina sensing this explained.  “These are the original chambers of the Hephaestus Crown.  This represents what we refer to as pre-Surak Vulcan style.  We were a very passionate people and very violent.  You will find these accommodations are those that some of the very best resorts in the universe use as their standard.”

Wherever one looked there was a pleasing sight.  There were large windows that overlooked lush desert gardens as well as glass doors with wrought metal engravings that led to a large private patio.

Williams sank into a sofa and a moan of pleasure escaped her mouth to her surprise and embarrassment. “I did not expect it to be so soft and comfortable.” She explained grateful that her skin tones hid the heat that filled her face.  She struggled to sit at attention.

“At ease” Fairbanks instructed her ensign.  She sat beside her to demonstrate how to maintain her composure.  “Oh…” escaped from her lips before she could contain it. This sofa was sinfully comfortable.

Alice smirked. “Leading by example, Fairbanks?”   She walked to the matching loveseat and plopped down.  “Oooo…” Alice crooned before she could stop herself.  She did not acknowledge the answering smirk on Dana’s face.

Christina and Elizabeth took a loveseat together while McCutcheon and Peabody scrambled into the other seats available. Helena and Shane warned by the reactions of the others were still only barely able to contain their surprised pleasure.

The only two who did not appear affected were Elizabeth and Christina.  If fabric could register meld heat though it would have burst into flame.  They were experienced now in managing their flame in public though they both were struggling at the moment.  They had put their heat on simmer hours ago and the need for relief was beginning to strain their control.