Lt. JG Natasha Cole - Tiny Tots Take Deck 9
Natasha Schell
((Chief Science Officer’s Office - Science Center, Deck 9, USS Artemis-A ))
As Natasha and Sam approached Jovenan’s office, Natasha gently cradled Leera With a smile, Sam activated the chime and waited.
Jovenan: Come in!
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: ::the way people talk to babies:: Well hello! And who might you be?
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: Are you sure? I mean, of course! May I?
Jovenan extended her arms towards the baby Sam was holding.
Jovenan: Which one is this?
Richards: This is Aven. A little Talos look-alike. ::Gesturing to the baby in Nat’s arms:: And that is Leera. My own little mini-me.
Cole: I can confirm, she’s just as feisty as her momma.
Jovenan: ::looking at Aven:: Hello there, Aven. Nice to meet you. ::to Leera:: You too, Leera. What pretty babies you are. ::to Richards:: And how are you? I hope you’ve got at least a bit of sleep since their birth.
Richards: I’ve gotten pretty lucky with all the help from everyone. I sleep when I can, which some days isn’t much. ::Gesturing between the babies:: But they seem to be worth it.
Natasha gently rocked Leera and caught the smile Jovenan offered as she was holding Aven.
Jovenan: I have many siblings, and some of them are much younger than me. Others even had their own children back when I was a teenager. There were always babies in our community. I helped out with the toddlers, but I was still so young when I left that they didn’t leave me in charge with kids this young for long. But if there’s anything I can do to help you get a moment on your own, at any time…
Richards: Thank you. That means a lot to me.
Cole: ::without looking at Sam:: See Leera you have more Aunts and Uncles that will teach you all kinds of fun stuff. ::winks at Sam::
Jovenan: Response
Richards: ::To Jovenan:: How many siblings do you have? I only have 4– ::she paused:: Well… 3 living. But it always felt like a lot more than that. Having 3 brothers-one being my twin- made for a pretty chaotic life.
Jovenan: Response
Richards: ::To both women:: Thank you both. For the love and support. It really does mean so much to me. ::chuckling:: It’s going to sound silly, but I was worried no one was going to like them…
Cole: If babies wig someone out, you don’t need that negativity in your life.
Jovenan/Richards: Response
Cole: ::to Jovenan:: Personally I think her brother is hiding for fear of us tormenting him.
Jovenan/Richards: Response
Leera made a face at Natasha, just before spitting her pacifier out with a giggle. She was able to bounce it off her shoulder and caught it between her and the baby.
Cole: ::smiling:: oh was that because I made fun of your Uncle?
Jovenan/Richards: Response
Tags/TBC
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Lt. JG Natasha Cole
Security Officer
USS Artemis-A
Writer ID A240205NC4