(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/7/7d/6a00e55003818f883401543213d274970c-320wi.jpg)<br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Sue, the Cook</span></span><br/><strong>Location:</strong>On the bridge (Keri)<br/><strong>With (open):</strong>Keri<br/><strong>Mentioned:</strong><br/><br/>Truth be told, I was fully confident that I would be able to able to land this bird with no problems whatsoever.  I ain't handsome like the Captain or pretty like the Companion, and I ain't book smart like Lance or self-taught like Keri, but when it come to using my hands to shoot a weapon or throw a punch or drive a vehicle, I ain't seen many better than me.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"If Keri thinks you are ready, then you are ready. I’m sure she would never do anything that would risk the ship."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><strong>"Roger that, Captain,"</strong>I said, smiling widely.  Luckily, I got off the comm just when I gasped from Keri's teeth running along my neck.<br/><br/><strong>"Now you just ain't playin' fair, Keri.  But yer gonna have to play a little dirty if you want to win our bet."</strong><br/><br/>I powered up the ship gradually, creating vibrations through the hull.  It was then that I felt Keri behind me so she could press her chest up against my back.  I thought for sure she would do something like tickle me some more or add a little raking and scratching with her nails, but she done a whole lot better than that, putting her shirt in my lap.<br/><br/>I shook my head side to side.<strong>"You making me want to take my eyes off these readouts real good, Keri, but I ain't... I ain't gonna do it!"</strong><br/><br/>The ship lifted off the ground, hovering for a moment, then turned slowly to face the heading toward the landing pad.<br/><br/>I took my cowboy hat off and used it to shield my peripheral vision a bit.  But if I wasn't gonna look at her, she was gonna make me feel her.  She was pressing up against my back again, and I felt for sure her nipples all nice and stiff stabbing into my shoulderblades.  My hat fell by the wayside, and she started running her fingers through my hair.  I may have kept my head under a hat most of the time, but my hair was still long and thick and ladies love playing with it.<br/><br/>I leaned my head back and rested it on her shoulder for just a moment before I pulled myself together and got focused on the approach.  Despite the worthy distraction Keri was putting on,<em>The Line</em>seemed to move all by herself with minimal effort from me.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"And just what is it you want from me Sue? And how do you want it? If you think you're getting a half an hour, then we're getting the hell off the Bridge for it because I somehow doubt that fixing you tea is what you have in mind and I surely don't want someone walking in uninvited anymore than I want to watch someone uninvited."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><strong>"Hmm, that's a good question.  I think I'll have you start by taking off the rest of your clothes.  You know, just so I can see <em>all</em> of your tan lines, which I will personally investigate fully to the utmost of my ability.  <br/><br/>"Then, a comparison of skin tones is in order, which means you'll be taking off <em>my</em> clothes next so we can compare just how much darker I am than you.  After that, I think I'll just have you lay around a bit, since you seem to love doing just that.  Of course, having you lie still while I use my hands on you might be a challenge, but I'm eager to show you I can handle you as well as this ship."</strong><br/><br/>The landing pad was clear and, despite Keri's distraction, I was able to keep it together enough to have the ship land gently and evenly, to the point that it was hard to tell if we landed at all until I powered down the engines.  It was almost as if the ship knew that her usual mistress, Keri, needed to have someone to take control<em>away</em>from her, to take charge of<em>her</em>for once, and the ship was choosing me to do it.<br/><br/>Still staring straight ahead, I took the shirt off my lap and held it to my face, taking a deep breath in so I could pull Keri's scent into my nose.  I held it over my shoulder to return to her.<br/><br/><strong>"So, how did I do, coach?  I think that could have gone a bit smoother, but I also think I'm going to have to claim victory this time.  What can I say?  I have a great teacher in you."</strong><br/><br/>I stood and put my hat back on, straightening myself up and adjusting myself in my jeans.<br/><br/><strong>"As much as I'd love to to start my half-hour of ordering you around to cater to my every whim, unfortunately duty calls and our cargo ain't unloading itself.  Still, I think I'll take a few seconds of our time right here and now.  Close your eyes, darlin', lick those lips, and pucker up."</strong><br/><br/>I put my hands on Keri's hips and pulled her close.  I held her tight, took a fistful of hair on the back of her head, then tugged it back so her mouth was pointing up at me as I planted a kiss right on the upper half of that perfect bow of her lips.  I sucked her top lip into my mouth, pushing my bottom lip between hers, then tilted my head to the side for a deeper, open mouthed kiss.  My tongue teased hers, and I broke the kiss before we got too carried away.  I looked at my watch.<br/><br/><strong>"You still owe me 29 minutes and 45 seconds.  I'll take that after we finish this job.  After the crew has supper, I'll have you for dessert."</strong><br/><br/>I adjusted my hat, pinched the bill to tip it at her, pointed at her, then gave her a wink.  I knew I had to unload all that metal, but I couldn't help but wonder at how else I would have Keri hold up her end of our bet.<br/>