Lieutenant Is’Kah Xiron - Humans Are Strange

[Is'Kah Xiron]

((Xiron Quarters, Deck 7, USS Valkyrie-A))

Ada: Good leaves, Is'Kah. They smell like valley plants, though I haven't learned most of the different regions.

The Trill hybrid preferred the valley leaves as well, as they were more aromatic and had a stronger flavor.

Is'Kah: You are correct, Azura. They are from Kir Ahl on the Thanar Sea, a few hundred kilometers northeast of my hometown of T’Paal.

Koyama:  It must be hard getting them shipped out to us. I'm glad for it though, it beats replicated any day.

The petite Vulcan hybrid set her cup down before smiling at both women. A hint of zhen nerves snuck into zhen voice.

Is'Kah: I was wondering if either of you would like to, um, add a title to your names.

Zha smiled at both of their reactions.

Ada: How do you mean?

Is'Kah: I’d like you both to add the title of Auntie to your names.

Ada: Are you saying...?

Is’Kah giggled as the two connected the dots.

Koyama: ...Really?

The hybrid beamed, smiling widely.

Is'Kah: Yes, I am pregnant. Her name is Is’Hari.

Ada: What!! That's amazing, Is'Kah! Congratulations!!

Koyama: Oh spirits! Is'kah!

Before Is’Kah could prepare zhenself, zha was enveloped in a massive hug by the both of them. Zha caught the surface thoughts of both humans, but did zhen best to ignore them.

Is'Kah: Thank you, you two.

Ada: So, forgive me, but I know so little about gestation outside of humans. Is there any kind of support you will need from the child's Aunties?

Koyama: Absolutely, just say the word!

Is'Kah: I believe both of you being around will be fine.

Ada: Are you sure that's all? I know Ghee will certainly be there to support you, but at least with humans, pregnancy is a major to-do.

Koyama: ::Nodding and sitting back down:: Understandable Is'kah. Still, Her auntie's will be happy to help if you need us.

The petite hybrid raised an eyebrow at Ada’s comment. Humans were weird if pregnancy was a big deal.

Is'Kah: Pregnancy on Vulcan is defined by logic. Thus, I wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary. If something unexpected happens, you’ll be the first I'll ask for help from.

Ada: Response

Koyama: How is Ghee taking the news?

Is'Kah: She’s nervous, but excited. She never expected to raise her own children.

Ada: Responses

Koyama: I hate to ask - but did you run into problems with the whole species thing?

Is'Kah: Doctor Doucet had to manipulate Ghee’looth’s stem cells, allowing two women to have a fertilized egg.

Koyama/Ada: Responses

Is'Kah: One thing I didn’t expect was how tired I’ve been. I’ve been on a twenty-four-hour schedule instead of thirty-six. How do both of you deal with sleeping every day? Losing four hours every day has been vexing.

Koyama/Ada: Responses

The Vulcan hybrid raised an eyebrow, surprise crossing zhen features.

Is'Kah: What? Humans sleep more every day?

Koyama/Ada: Responses

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)