Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron - It's Time

[Is'Kah Xiron]

((Sickbay, Deck 5, USS Valkyrie))

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: Alright

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: Trill spots are a dominant trait, it seems, so I imagine they will be there. As for Vulcan ears and Andorian antennae, it depends on how much of that DNA ends up being expressed and how the baby develops. We can certainly nudge it in that direction, but we can’t guarantee it without risking running foul of regulations prohibiting designer babies.

Is’Kah:  I see.

It was disappointing to learn they couldn’t guarantee cosmetic traits. The genetic ban was illogical at its core, a knee-jerk reaction to a single event. It was just like the Vulcans’ collective trauma after the nuclear war to reject all emotions.

Xiron: I guess we'll just have to wait and find out.

Doucet: Of course. Anything else?

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

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

Xiron: No.::She looked over to her partner:: We are just going to brave this unknown together.

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

Doucet: I don’t believe it’s required, but we do have a document you can sign affirming that we have discussed everything and that you’re aware of the risks. It is a part of the information package describing everything, including recommendations for your diet and the drug regimen you’ll need to be on for things to work out. Most of it is standard stuff about how to handle a pregnancy, plus some other documents I added that are relevant to you two. Doctor Edrei probably spoke about most of that with you already or it’s publicly available, Is’Kah, so this information might not be new to you.

Ghee’looth glanced at some of the documents on her PADD.

Xiron: More than a little light reading.::She raised one of her antenna.::Who would have guessed mixing three biomes of genetics would be so complicated.

Doucet: Mmhm. There are some bits that aren’t negotiable because they’re essential for the survival and well-being of both of them, especially with a hybrid pregnancy, but a lot of it can be up to your discretion, provided you’re informed of the pros and cons. Some of it will be playing it by ear. There’s enough information on hybrid pregnancies by now that we know more of what to look for as far as signs of trouble and what things, big or small, that we can do to nudge the needle more towards success. We can discuss each step more in detail as it comes up. If there’s anything this department can’t answer on our own, we will contact specialists and get their input.

Xiron: Thank you.::She was feeling more earnest now.:: This is going to be a complex process.

Is’Kah: Thank you, Doctor.

Doucet: Sounds good. When do you want to start? There is a little bit of preparation I need to do, so we can’t start right this minute but otherwise, we can schedule it anytime.

Ghee’looth squeezed Is’Kah’s hand, both knowing that they had talked about the subject to death. Zha squeezed back, grinning from ear to ear.

Xiron:: Looking at Is'Kah.:: Whenever you are ready, zh’yi.

The petite Trill hybrid nodded, a smile forming while looking at Ghee’looth.

Is’Kah:  I wish for the first available appointment.

Doucet: ::nodding:: Alright. I’ll see you then.

Xiron: I can’t thank you enough. You have given us hope.

Is’Kah: Indeed, doctor, thank you.

Doucet: Response

Zha turned, looking into Ghee’looth’s eyes. Zha saw the love and emotions in zhen bonded in the colours of her iris.

Is’Kah: We will see you then. Have a good rest of your day.

Xiron / Doucet: Response

With that, the married couple left the office. Is’Kah had already planned a small celebration for the evening, one that involved a copious amount of chocolate and whiskey, as the petite woman was about to lose the privilege of having chocolate candy bars and alcoholic beverages.

((Some time later, Sickbay, Deck 5, USS Valkyrie))

Ghee’looth and Is’Kah returned to sickbay for the day their baby would be made. The petite woman’s stomach was in knots with nerves. There were so many things that could still go wrong, but they trusted Sylvie and her skills. It didn’t take long before they found Commander Doucet.

Is’Kah: Hello, Sylvie.

Xiron / Doucet: Response

Is’Kah: We’re ready.

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)