Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron - Ready As I'll Ever Be

[Is'Kah Xiron]

((Sickbay, Deck 5, USS Valkyrie))

Ghee’looth and Is’Kah entered sickbay for their appointment with Sylvie Doucet. The Vulcan hybrid held zhen partner’s hand as they approached the CMO’s office. The petite officer’s stomach was twisting from being more than a little nervous. The two were about to bring a life into the universe, one that was to be loved and cherished, but they would be the responsible for a positive bringing.

Is’Kah wondered whether zha could properly guide the child, but one thing was certain: they would not live on Vulcan. That would reduce the chances of prejudice that still permeated Vulcan, despite the years of hybrids being the norm.

Pausing before pressing the chime, Is’Kah looked at Ghee’looth.

Is’Kah: Sh’za, are you ready?

Xiron: :She lend in to touch her antennae to Is’Kah’s forehead.::Ready.::Her voice was soft as if speaking too loudly would interrupt the proceedings.

Is’Kah: You’ll make a great shreya.

Xiron: You will be the proudest zhavey at our child’s first Light Festival.

Trying to push the nerves away, Is’Kah pressed the chime for the office.

Doucet: Come in!

With permission granted, Is’Kah entered the office and took a seat, letting zhen feet swing as they dangled under the chair.

Is’Kah: Thank you for seeing us, Sylvie.

Xiron: Yes, thank you.

Doucet: Of course, Is’Kah! I am glad you are entrusting me with this.

Is’Kah: According to the message I received, the research required to blend our DNA is done. Are there any concerns we should be aware of?

Xiron: It could not have been easy with ninety-five plus percent of humanoids being binary in matters of reproduction.

Doucet: As you’re aware, there is always a risk of complications that comes with pregnancy for both the baby and the mother. Modern medicine has either eliminated or minimized pretty much all of them, but as a medical professional, I hesitate to say that there is zero risk of something happening. This is especially true with hybrid pregnancies because of the inherently random chance of mutations and, well, just how bodies work. As well, the risk of complications grows significantly with the more that has to be blended together. With me so far?

Xiron: Yes, doctor…Sylvia.

Squeezing Ghee’looth’s hand, knowing how little she really wanted to hear about this. Not after the amount of Vulcan word vomit over the past few months on the topic.

Is’Kah: The use of two XX chromosomes also adds a slight layer of risk.

Doucet: Right! I expected you would have done your homework. I’m pleased you have. As you’re also aware, there is a ban on genetic engineering in the Federation. There are exceptions for health and reproduction and we are working within those exceptions to make this possible. So I can make this happen but I can’t guarantee that something won’t crop up regardless. We’re dealing with Trill, Vulcan, and Andorian genetics, and while there are broad similarities, there are also key differences that have the potential to play havoc with the pregnancy and the baby’s development. I don’t anticipate anything to happen barring some unforeseen event. My goal here isn’t to scare you off from the prospect. You just need to be aware that there are risks associated with this that we cannot guarantee a complete elimination of and that will necessitate close monitoring of the pregnancy from conception to birth so that we can intervene if necessary.

That was good to hear; there was only so much study could do to relieve fears. Being a three-way hybrid did have risks, along with zhen own hormones could cause a problem at any time. There could be an issue with zhen copper blood in the placenta, and the baby’s likely cobalt blood.

Xiron: It is a lot to take in. So much of this child will be unique to the universe.

Is’Kah: Thank you, doctor. What do you think our chances are of having a healthy child?

Doucet: Good. I will say I am confident in the process. Doctor Edrei’s work was thorough. I’ve double checked everything. You and Ghee’looth are in perfect health. We have some of the best medical facilities in Starfleet on board this ship and all the information we’d need to make this happen. All that is left is to start the process. We can do that anytime you’d like. Do you have any questions about any of this?

The way Ghee’looth’s antennae fidgeted told Is’Kah that zhen partner was nervous. Squeezing her hand, Is’Kah hoped that she knew zha was always there.

Xiron: Only about a million but I suppose we will be addressing them one by one as we go.

Is’Kah: I have far less because I addressed them with Doctor Edrei.

Doucet: Response

Is’Kah returned Ghee’looth’s look, seeing memories flicker in her eyes of their lives together. Zha knew that she was thinking about how they danced around each other in the Academy, to Denali Station, their marriage on the Ronin, and their lives after Frontier Day.

Xiron:: A sly smile creased her face:: What are the chances our child will have spots?

Is’Kah: As that is not an enhancement of any kind, would it be possible to ensure they do have spots, Vulcan ears, and Andorian antenna?

The petite hybrid glanced at zhen partner, giving her a slight smile.

Doucet: Response

Is’Kah:  I see.

Xiron / Doucet: Response

Is’Kah:  I don’t have more questions. Do you, Ghee’looth?

Zha looked at zhen partner, 99% sure that she was ready.

Xiron / Doucet: Response

Is’Kah: Is there a waiver or consent form we should sign?

Xiron / Doucet: Response

Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron

Chief of Tactical and Security

USS Valkyrie, NCC-76418-A

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Pronouns:

She/Her (Player and Character)

Zha/Zhen (Character)