Lt. JG Natasha Cole - A Stroll Around the Artemis

[Natasha Schell]

((Richards-Dakora Family Quarters Deck 6, USS Artemis))

 

Cole: I am your friend, and if there is anything I can do to help, I’m your girl. Need a distraction, ::waves her hand:: need a partner for creative problem solving, ::waves her hand::

 

Richards: Shaking her head:: I just don’t get it. How could he want to be away from them? Away from me? ::voice trembling:: Was it something I did that made him want to be gone so often? ::Looking to Nat:: Maybe he doesn’t love me anymore. ::Glancing down to the pastry:: Are you going to eat that? 

 

Cole: ::laughing as she handed her the second plate:: of course you can have this one too.

 

Richards: Not many people get the honor of watching me cry and shame eat in the same setting. Count yourself lucky. 

 

Cole: ::laughing:: I am honored, and I won’t tell a soul.

 

Richards: I’m sorry you had to be the unfortunate one to watch me turn into such a mess. ::Shaking her head:: I haven’t really talked about it much. 

 

Cole: I’m just happy I was able to help.

 

Richards: Thank you. For being here. 

 

Cole: It comes with the title. If someone is only your friend at your high points, their more of a tourist friend then a true friend. Plus … ::getting up:: I can’t let you eat alone.

 

Richards: If that’s the case you best come eat dinner with me every night. ::beat:: But being here with these pastries will do for now.

 

Walking over to the replicator and tapping it to replicate a cherry pastry for her.

 

Cole: These are meant to be eaten with someone.

 

Richards: You’re a pretty great someone to share them with.

 

Sitting back down getting herself situated before taking a bit and closing her eyes letting the flavor wash over her.

 

Cole: So … ::chewing:: what do we want to do.

 

Richards: Well, since both the kiddos seem to be in a relatively good mood, I thought about taking them out around the ship. They haven’t met Jovenan yet. ::Looking between Nat and the babies:: Wanna join us?

 

Natasha sat there having just put another bite into her mouth making a face to imply she was not sure, she had already made her mind up, she just want to tease her friend a little.

 

Cole: hmmm ::swallowing her food:: I would love too.

 

Richards: I’m just going to change them into their cute little planet outfits their Aunt Robin helped pick out and we can be on our way.

 

Cole: ::smiling:: that sounds adorable.

 

In one quick motion, Sam got off the couch and scooped Leera up before turning towards her.

 

Richards: By all means, if you want to help! Even with Leera’s less-than-useful leg, getting her dressed is like wrestling a very tiny but strong bag of snakes. ::smirking:: But I think you can handle her. 

 

Natasha tilted her head slightly, and squinted at Leera making a face at her.

 

Cole: Sounds like she’s just feisty like her mom.

 

Richards: Gods help us all if she’s just like me.

 

Cole: ::to Leera:: be gentle, I’d hate for it to get out that I got beat up by a newborn. ::giving Sam a wink::

 

Richards: I won’t tell a soul.

 

Natasha was making silly noises and wiggling her fingers distracting Leera while Sam dressed her. Offering an occasional ‘oof’ as Leera flailed a little followed by a smile.

 

Cole: Almost got me.

 

Richards: Thankfully her brother is a bit easier to handle. 

 

Cole: Thank goodness for small miracles. ::looking at Aven:: Come here, Mr. Grump.

 

With both babies now dressed and ready, Sam and Nat each scooped up a baby each and went to find Jovenan. 

 

(( Jovenan’s Office - Science Center, Deck 9, USS Artemis-A ))

 

As Natasha and Sam approached Jovenan’s office, Natasha gently cradled Leera. Sam activated the chime and waited. 

 

Jovenan: Response

 

The two women stepped into Jovenan’s office.

 

Richards: I brought a couple people I wanted you to meet. ::smiling:: I also brought Nat, but you know her already. 

 

Cole: ::lifting Leera up slightly:: Say Hi, Commander Jovenan. ::gently waving Leera’s hand::

 

Jovenan: Response

 

Natasha smiled as Sam held Aven up so Jovenan could get a better look.

 

Richards: ::To Jovenan:: Do you want to hold one of them?

 

Cole: They don’t bite ::beat:: though they might wiggle a little.

 

Jovenan/Richards: Response

 

Natasha gently bounced and rocked Leera as Sam and Jovenan chatted.

 

Jovenan/Richards: Response

 

Tags/TBC

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Lt. JG Natasha Cole
Security Officer
USS Artemis-A
Writer ID A240205NC4