"I trust you, Beldas. I would love nothing more than to spend my days by your side."

I wish I could enjoy food. But my gods did not want us to enjoy anything but serving them

That makes sense. I like being safe too. I suppose my happy taste is anything related to my deyyhan. I feel safe with him.

I was unaware emotions had tastes? So then what would happy taste like? Is it relative to the person?

I see. That is a pity. I wish I could taste these.

Zorvaan blushed purple, still overwhelmed that someone cared so much for him. Maiek cared, but not like Beldas did. "I appreciate that a lot. You treat me so well, Beldas. I will be happy to come home to you, deyyhan."

"I hope it doesn't have to come to that. If I need help, I am sure Kiyana can assist," Zorvaan was hoping his sister would be in a position to help him, after all they were planning on escaping together.

"Sadly he cannot be redeemed. I am sad to leave him behind but I will have to," Zorvaan looked genuinely upset at leaving Avox on Rator III when he would eventually leave. "But I know it is safer with you. I love you, as much as a Vorta can love a person who is not our gods."

Oh... interesting. I cannot taste much so I cannot give an opinion but it seems like something that would be highly valued to someone who can taste.

Certain ingredients are secret?

"I will still miss him. Me and him are genetically... different from our peers. He says he's broken, but he's just different. Just like I am. I will always feel the desire to serve my gods, I still miss them and the Dominion."

Oh, how are those different?

I can ask him. My sister from my Romulan family will be following me, I don't see why you couldn't follow.

"I.. i can understand being protective. Maiek was the same about me. He didn't like me hanging around Avox. He worried his precious Vorta would become an experiment."

*takes one and nibbles it*

Mmm.... texture is alright. Do you like it?

"I will not climb too high. I just want to climb with you. Vorta love cuddling in the trees. At least, I do."

I know, it scares me too, but we'll be alright. If not me, Master Kestis can watch over you. I could ask Beldas or Subcommander Bochra, but you will not be alone. I wish I could take you to Rator III, but it is not safe there.

"I do not mind that, I love listening. I suppose it is in my genetics to prefer to listen to others talk. I want to sit on tree branches with you, hold your hand, kiss you, scurry around like my ancestors did before our gods intervened."

"We will do what we can on Rator, " Zorvaan said, still nervous about going back. "It will be difficult to be separated from you, but knowing that we will unite again will make the distance tolerable. I look forward to climbing trees with you and running around."

Yes I did. It was... a blackhole. It was an exciting time for sure.

I am glad the urge to return home is not as strong, it can easily consume us. Gene therapy helps, but the urge is always there.

"I want to believe she did that because the s'Hei encouraged such behaviour. She has never harmed me. She has been dismissive, but I know it's difficult for her to relate to my Vorta struggles."

Djaari, you are here. It is nice to see you again *zorvaan sat beside her* ah... you are homesick?

"Perhaps. I am unsure. She is well liked amongst the s'Hei but she also killed anyone who didn't like her so I'm not sure that's really a measure of her abilities."

Oh. May I try?

"That day could not come sooner. I look forward to being free to climb trees and run around lush fields. To come home to our bed and lay beside you. I am sure my sister will want to stay close if your House would allow her. She's loyal to D'Tan, I have confirmed it."

Shaoi dan Subcommander, what are you eating?

"I look forward to being an equal and not property. I know I will have to entertain many politicians when I get back. I do not look forward to being disrespected by them. I have little choice though."

Zorvaan was returning from work, still dressed in his classic purple sweater vest and black button down shirt. He headed to his shared quarters with his Master and @djaare.bsky.social to see if Djaari was around.

"Me too, Beldas. I never would have imagined I would ever become more than a consort. I feel safe and loved with you."

"Yes, it is nice to have a choice. Sometimes I wonder what Maiek would think of my chosen path. I think he would be happy to see me happy, even if it's not with the Empire."