E'Lum
#39 of Finding One's True Self Webseries
Enter E'Lum, our Tinker, Tenor, Janitor, Spy. Based on Garak from DS9. Not to mention a pervert, but he has his reasons, but is Rubicants personality able to change him, only time and a friendship will tell.
E'Lum
Finding One's True Self: Part 39
By Xan Steel
The day started off like any other day for Rubicant with working in engineering for most of it. When it came time to get something to eat he headed to the mess hall as he normally did. Half excepting to see either Iris or Julyna there. Sadly this time neither one was there, and wouldn't be there until much later.
After having gotten his food and sitting down to eat, he began to observe those around him. The first thing he noticed was Feros and Dr. Pagri sitting off in a quiet corner enjoying each other's company. They were not a likely couple he saw happening, but he was happy for Feros. Rubicant considered him a good friend and was glad to see him finally enjoying the company of another.
As he continued to look around, he was surprised to see the mess hall was surprisingly busy. Sadly today he would be eating alone as Iris was stuck in Medical, and Julyna was currently having an emergency staff meeting with her senior members. Sitting alone felt unusual for him, as he's used to having Iris and/or Julyna joining him.
Rubicant was startled when he heard someone talking to him. "Pardon me, but may I join you?" Rubicant turned to look at him and saw a male Derlenian standing there. However, compared to most males he had observed, this one was very different in appearance. He appeared older but shorter than most males. He was thin in build like he didn't eat enough, and his fur was slightly unkempt. The color of his fur was a brownish black, and his eyes were amber in color.
"Oh sure, be my guest," Rubicant said politely to him.
"Thank you. I generally eat alone, but the mess hall seems quite popular today." He said as he sat down before continuing, "I'm E'Lum by the way."
"Rubicant Tavar," Rubicant said.
"Oh, I do remember hearing about you. Quite famous among the crew you are," E'Lum said.
"Oh?" Rubicant asked, "Well then, you have me at a disadvantage as I'm afraid I don't believe I've ever met you," he finished. Rubicant paid attention to him a bit more intently has his speech pattern caught him by surprise. It was somewhat flamboyant, and he put a strong emphasis on the wrong words it seemed. In a lot of ways he reminded him of some tv actor he used to watch years ago, he just couldn't remember the name.
"I'm the ship's janitor, and generally keep to myself, so it's no surprise to me that you haven't heard of me," he replied.
Rubicant cocked his head to the side slightly, "I was not aware we had a cleaning staff of sorts on the ship," he replied.
E'Lum looked back at him, "I boarded the ship at the last Star Base. I had heard there was a Doctor exchange then, as well." He said.
Rubicant's expression changed when that day was brought to the forefront of his mind, and E'Lum caught it immediately. "Oh my, I'm terribly sorry. I had no idea that you and the good Doctor were close. I apologize," Rubicant could hear and feel the sincerity in his voice when he spoke.
Rubicant mentally shook himself and pushed the thought to the back of his mind, "It's quite all right, our relationship wasn't made known to many, but I do have to wonder what made you think it was Dr. Mortora?" he questioned.
"You're facial expression gave it away," E'Lum answered.
"Oh?"
"Yes, you see I enjoy studying facial expressions in a social setting. Not many people realize just how important they are when you communicate with someone else." E'Lum paused for a moment and hinted for Rubicant to look at Feros and Pagri. "For instance, take a look at the Lieutenant Commander, and our Doctor over there, and tell me what you see," he requested.
Rubicant sat there watching for a minute for answering, "I see them enjoying each other's company, and it appears they have an interest in each other."
E'Lum then responded, "Ah, but you are missing a bigger part, look closely at their facial expressions." He watched Rubicant do so before continuing, "If you'll notice the Doctors eyes first, what do you see?"
Rubicant looked at her eyes more and noticed that she was hinting to Feros. He lightly laughed, "She's giving him bedroom eyes." He said.
"Exactly!" E'Lum said excitedly. "Now look at the Lieutenant Commanders eyes."
Rubicant did so and saw a look he had never seen him give, it was almost a hungry expression. "I have never seen him have that, I want to say 'hungry' look before."
E'Lum countered his word, "Perhaps the word that would best describe that expression is, 'dominant.'" He said.
They Both watched as Feros took her handpaw and walked out of the mess hall together, with her following behind him in a submissive fashion. E'Lum spoke again, "I don't think I need to explain that expression to you, do I?"
Rubicant snickered openly, "No, I don't have to read minds to understand that expression, and I must say, it's about time." They had a good laugh together and for the rest of the time, as E'Lum continued to explain each of the expression by the different species on the ship. In this way, he understood how to better interact with everyone.
At the end of the day, Iris and Julyna arrived at Rubicant's quarters in Cargo Bay 3 for dinner. Upon entering they saw that he had lit some candles and the air had a gentle, sweet scent to it. They looked around and didn't see him right away until he came up behind them and wrapped his arms around them. Then turned to look at him, as he spoke. "Happy anniversary." He said looking up at them both, with a dominant expression that he had been practicing. To his surprise, it worked as they became more submissive to him in both looks and action. They smiled and leaned in to kiss his cheeks, after which he guided them over to the dining table and sat them both down.
They saw that he was dressed in a suit as he took a small towel and draped it over his arm like a Maître d' at an expensive restaurant. He handed them hand-made menus to look at while he brought them the drinks they wanted. After they made their orders, he brought them over as he pulled up a chair sitting with them at the end of the table and ate with them.
He asked how they day went as he always did and listened to them intently. Iris had explained that Dr. Pagri had left her alone in medical for half the day until the night Doctor came in for his shift.
Julyna began to tell her day that was mostly filled with meetings with her senior staff and several different government factions to request repairs, and supplies they needed, as well as passage through their space.
They, in turn, asked how his day went. He began to explain that between Feros and himself, they discovered that the ship didn't have its secondary power system installed. They only noticed it when they started checking on the backup systems and noticed they weren't there. This is when they started double checking everything against the construction orders for the ship and saw they had been cut short.
"That would explain why Feros wants us to stop at the nearby Shipyard. With the engine core needing an overhaul, but also likely wanting to install these backup systems." Julyna finished.
Rubicant then explained his time with meeting E'Lum in the mess hall earlier that day and learned he was the ship's janitor. This was when Julyna looked at him suddenly her voice filled with surprise. "Wait, who?" she asked.
Rubicant looked back at her with his head slightly tilted, "E'Lum, he said he was the ship's janitor." He explained.
Julyna continued to look at him as she mentally ran through the crew manifest in her mind. When she finished with what she could remember she spoke, "I'll have to check on this person, as I'm not familiar with that name. Can you describe him?"
Rubicant mentally sighed wishing he hadn't brought him up, as he wanted to keep the mood more intimate tonight, but he described him for her. She pardoned herself for a moment as she stepped outside the ship. Iris leaned over to Rubicant, "She's been under a lot of stress lately, but she's not letting me help with it. Something about it being classified." She explained.
"I was hoping to have a wonderful night with the both of you for our anniversary." He said.
Iris giggled at him, "Not going to mention that you've also been trying out some facial expressions on us?"
Rubicant became nervous when she mentioned that, "I, uh, I had learned something new today, and wanted to see if it was true," he sheepishly said.
Iris lightly laughed, but not at him, more at the situation he was causing. "Sweetie, you know you don't need to use expressions with us. We love you and are willing to do anything your heart desires." She finished while kissing his cheek.
Julyna returned after she finished what she was doing and sat down again. "I'm sorry for disrupting the evening, It's just that we are dealing with two major problems. The backup systems, and one I can't discuss openly for now." She finished.
"I take it, that's it's pretty bad if you can't talk about." Rubicant said in a polite manner of understanding.
Julyna sighed and spoke in return, "I hate having to keep things from you unless I know the full story." Both Rubicant and Iris nodded, "Unfortunately this goes above and beyond anything I've had to deal with, which is why I'm limiting information only to my senior staff members." She finished.
Rubicant got up and went behind Julyna and began to give her shoulders a massage to help her relax, and it was working better than she anticipated. He then came back around and took her's and Iris's handpaws and quietly walked them to the bedroom, and closed the door. Tonight Rubicant wanted both of his mates, instead of taking turns as usual. Iris picked up on this and offered him an idea and liked it.
So Iris took Julyna and had her sit on the edge of the bed, and she sat behind her and cuddled with her.
Meanwhile, Rubicant had walked over to a small box with a few buttons and touched one as music began to play. It wasn't loud, but it was catchy to her. Julyna watched him dance back over in front of her and Iris. Julyna's mood changed to a happier one as she watched him strip his clothes off to his dancing, while Iris slowly and very gently sent her provocative thoughts and feelings.
It didn't take to long as Julyna continued to watch Rubicant finish stripping down to nothing during his dance, and then gently sit in her lap and began to grind on her. They could both tell that she was fully enjoying the experience, as Iris felt Julyna's body heat rise and her breathing become heavy. Rubicant gently ran his hands down her cheeks, neck, and down her uniform top. Julyna didn't know how she should react to his touches, but her body shuttered as she felt him gently unbutton her top. She started to speak through her heated breath, "R, Rubi." Iris silenced her by licking the left side of her neck, which caused her body to tense up. Rubicant finished the last button and slowly opened her top and gently caressed each of her four breasts, while Iris took her top off.
Rubicant then leaned in a bit and began to gently suckle each of her four breasts while he reached down and began to unbuckle her belt.
Julyna was completely lost in bliss from Iris licking and gently biting her neck while Rubicant was fondling her breasts and sucking on her nipples. After a moment she felt her pants unbutton and unzip, as she mentally called out, 'Wait, you and Iris should be first!'
Iris responded to her softly into her ear, "Sweetie, you have been under so much stress lately, and the both of us are worried about you. Tonight is for you on this anniversary." This was when they heard Julyna whine in pleasure because having permission to be First was a rare treat for a Second.
Rubicant then finished with her zipper and had her lay back on the bed as Iris moved to the side and leaned in and kissed Julyna deeply. Rubicant lifted Julyna's legs a bit as he gently tugged on her uniform pants and pulled them off slowly and then gently tossed them on the floor. He then stood next to the bed with her legs relaxing on his body, which allowed him to massage them both, causing Julyna to moan through the kiss Iris was giving her. After a few moments of massaging her legs, he parted them a bit and began to kiss the insides, while slowly moved his way down her legs towards her vagina.
Julyna moaned and whined in pleasure as she felt Rubicant slowly move toward her most private area. She could already feel herself becoming wet in anticipation, as she wrapped her arms around Iris and pulled her down on top. Iris felt Julyna's passion jump as her kiss became impassioned.
Rubicant managed to work his way down to her vagina and teased it with his tongue, which sent Julyna's body into fits of spasms. Once he pushed his tongue into her vagina, Julyna's back arched up as she moaned loudly into Iris's muzzle during their kiss.
It didn't take long for Julyna to orgasm a few times for Rubicant and relax as he finished. Iris then broke their kiss and leaned back a bit, as Julyna looked down at Rubicant and watched him fiddling with a small wrapped item. She watched him put it on the end of his mating-rod, and then push it down over the entire length. She mentally questioned him what that was, and he explained that he was using a condom, and what it did. Rubicant then told Julyna that he was going to continue to use it with them until it was time to have a family. Rubicant, with Iris's help, continued to fill Julyna's night with unending bliss until they fell asleep.
Over the next week, Rubicant continued to meet E'Lum in the mess hall, as they continued to learn more about each other. E'Lum, as he would put it, was just a 'Simple Janitor' nothing more or less. However, that phrase is what made Rubicant suspicious of him even more. He was always open in their talks, as well as friendly.
"You know," E'Lum began, "I have to say you are the only person on this ship I've had the pleasure of a conversation with. Not many onboard like to be near me it would seem." His voice and expression, show his sadness a bit.
Rubicant smiled softly and spoke in a more positive tone, "If it wasn't for my mates, I don't think many would talk with me, or perhaps take me to an examination room and probe my anus." he finished with a lighthearted laugh, as E'Lum read his surface thoughts about this, and laughed with him.
It was 0200 as E'Lum was walking down the corridor near the crew quarters, and as he turned a corner, his handpaw reached out to the wall and hit a concealed switch. A door slid open as he ducked inside, just as the door closed behind him. Inside this small hidden room to his left was a closet where he kept his janitorial supplies. Towards the back of this room about six feet away is a computer terminal, and large monitor.
E'Lum walked over to the terminal, and sat down in the chair, and began to study the display. The display is set to a grid of sixteen individual moving images. Cameras in different locations. However, looking over these images, one can see that they are recording from inside personal quarters. Many belonging to female crew members. E'Lum looked them over and saw one that peeked his interest. He touched the image causing it to fill the screen and saw Tygera and Zalina. He continued to watch as Tygera used a strapon on Zalina, in her living area.
Zalina is crying out in pleasure as Tygera grunts with each forceful thrust into Zalina's vagina. "Harder, Please!" Zalina pleaded.
Huffing, and grunting Tygera replies, "I, can't, I'm giving, you, everything, I have. Lina"
"Ooh, I'm so, close!" Zalina responded through her own panting.
Tygera did her best to pick up her speed and force as she grabbed Zalina by her antlers and pulled her head back, causing Zalina to cry out again.
It didn't take long after that Zalina's body let loose with a powerful orgasm, causing her entire body to violently shutter. Tygera could her orgasm puddle under them as she collapsed to the floor, as Zalina orgasm hit her body. At this point though, Tygera didn't care, as she was too tired to move, and let Zalina squirt on her.
After about ten minutes, Tygera felt Zalina come off the couch, and lean down over her body, and began to lick her clean. Tygera gently petted her head, and softly cooed to her in thanks for cleaning her up. Tygera at this point brought up something she knew was on Zalina's mind.
"Lina, you have it really bad for Mister Tavar don't you?" Zalina nodded while she cleaned. "You need to talk with the Captain in private about this." Her voice was quiet but weak.
Zalina sighed openly saw and paused to look at Tygera. "I know I should, but I'm just," she trailed off.
"You're scared of what she'll say or what he'll say?" Tygera asked as she nodded in return. Tygera laid her head back and looked at the ceiling, as thoughts that she never had when she first came on board began to float in her head. She never wanted to fall in love with a crew member, but here she was madly in love with Zalina. This happened over the course of a few cycles, with Zalina, asking for her help when she came into her heat cycle, but lately, it had been getting more and more frequent. Sadly, it would seem that Zalina didn't share those feelings. Tygera closed her eyes hoping they would hide the tears that started to form. She made sure to bury these thoughts as she didn't want to hold Zalina back from trying to be with the one she desired.
E'Lum sat in the chair, his breathing heavy with relaxed excitement after having watched them both in secret while getting himself off. He never knew that Zalina and the Commander had a thing for each other, but it was incredibly sexy to watch them go at it.
E'Lum let the sanitation implant clean up the mess he made on himself, after which, he touched a few buttons and saved a recording of their moment together. Then had the screen go back to the grid pattern again and looked for another female to watch. Only this time he caught Samantha Pagri in medical looking over a computer he hadn't seen before.
He had installed five cameras in medical and began to switch through them to try and get a better angle on the screen itself. Sadly he didn't have one in the right spot, something he would need to change tomorrow. He sat there for a minute thinking about where he would install another camera to ensure he would be able to get a clean view of the screen.
It was at this point his screen blipped over to an incoming communication. He secured the line and answered it, as four silhouettes appeared on the screen.
"E'Lum you are late with your report!" The Phalynian stated in a somewhat miffed tone.
"Forgive me council member, it's been difficult to, acquire said information. However, with any luck, I should have that remedied in the next day or two." E'Lum explained.
The Sylurian spoke up, her tone was no different than the Phalynian's, "You've had more than enough time to get the information we have requested, continue delaying us, and both your family and you will suffer the consequences. Is that clear Derlenian?"
E'Lum's fear spiked and was evident in his tone, "Yes Ma'am! I shall endeavor to expedite myself!" he replied.
"See that you do!" The Phalynian said as the screen flipped back over to the camera grid. However, E'Lum's mood had been crushed as he didn't care to watch anymore.
Over the next few hours, he managed to use a micro-transporter to transport a small camera into medical that would ensure him a better angle on the computer Pagri was using. Hopefully, it had information on Mister Tavar that he could send to the council members. He had a strong feeling that Rubicant is the progenitor they were looking for, and wanted to use this information to hopefully save his elders.