Julian is waiting for a letter from an old lover, hoping they could have a life together now the war is over. Garak decides that his dear Doctor has been waiting long enough, and takes matters into his own hands.
The last Timefest fic came in under the wire, appropriately Just In Time, from @almaasi. A very cute fic in which Julian waits for a letter from SOMEBODY.
“Join us, Julian!” Jadzia’s raucous laugh fell on Julian’s shoulders along with a pushing hand. “Quark, another round! No, two!”
Jadzia, like the rest of the DS9 crew, was in high spirits. Quark poured bloodwine from glass to glass without stopping, and didn’t even cringe when he spilled the last drop and wasted it. He pushed the tray towards Jadzia, who took it amidst the celebrating crowds, all pounding at the bar and cheering from every barrier of the upper levels. Confetti rained down and scattered across the bartop.
“Worf’s going to sing!” Jadzia told Julian, shouting into his ear so she’d be heard over the other noise. “I know you don’t wanna miss that!”
Julian smiled at her, then grinned, but gently shook his head. He lifted his synthale. “I’m all right here. You go.”
Kira ran up to the bar and snatched at Jadzia, almost dropping the tray of drinks. “Come on,” Kira insisted. “You’re missing half the party!”
“Tell me about it!” Jadzia called back as she left. “I’ll save a seat for you.”
Kira shooed Jadzia away, then tapped Julian’s arm and leaned closer. “Chief O’Brien’s joined us with Keiko. It’s a full house, now.”
“I gathered,” Julian smirked, peering down into his drink.
“Don’t bother with him, Colonel,” Quark remarked to Kira. “He’s a lost cause. He’s been nursing the same ale for an hour.”
“Something wrong?” Kira asked.
Julian shook his head. “I’m waiting for someone.”
Kira grinned. “Ohhh, right. Your lover from Earth.
