Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Executive Officer) in From the Shadows Comes Hope

Posted by Civilian Micah Pikelsimer (Federation Security Agent) in From the Shadows Comes Hope

Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Executive Officer) in From the Shadows Comes Hope
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Micah chuckled and said “Y’all ‘ll meet ‘em soon enough. They’re comin’ for dinner one night. For now, why don’t y’all get settled. There’s a care package on the counter in the kitchens for ya both. Faye, get your little rock ready. It’s got a workout comin’.” and he grinned.

Micah

“Oh good gods,” Faye said, knowing that his was not an idle threat. She looked to Dag. “Save me,” she said, as she picked up Tess’ carrier. She’d let the feline explore their cabin before bringing her back here. She knew all too well that Tess would want to be close by in this new circumstance.

Nadine slung her pack over one shoulder and just veered off for the cabin to the left. Given they were both the same distance away and had pretty much the same views, it saved having to figure out how to make that decision.

As they ‘kids’ wandered off, Shara smiled and turned back to head back inside. Something tiny had shifted within her that only Micah (by virtue of having been in such close proximity these last months) would be able to discern. There were some difficult conversations to have but she could say she felt just a tiny bit at ease.

~Shara et al.

Micah watched as everyone went to their respective places and he set his hands on his hips and shook his head, smiling. It was oddly comfortable having all of them here. He had spent so many years keeping away, and now here he was… with a full family and kids he had never known he wanted before. He chuckled and shook his head again before walking into the house.

Micah

A little while later, Nadine stepped back into the cabin, followed by Daggum and Faye (who was carrying Tess in her carrier). Faye let the feline out once they were safely inside and Tess immediately began to investigate the place, making sure to brush past both Shara and Micah’s legs.

Faye held up her stone. “Am I going to be glad for this thing or regret it?” she asked with a grin.

Nadine snorted. “Based on last time, be glad.” She smirked. “Oh, I appreciate the day pack. Better than lugging my trekking pack all over the place.”

“About that,” Shara said, a gleam in her eyes. “I was surprised you hiked in.”

Nadine shrugged. “What can I say, a lot has happened in the last several months.”

“Ain’t that the truth,” Faye said, eyeing her parents with a critical eye. Oh there was going to be a conversation at some point. Maybe that was why Micah was brining out the booze?

~Shara et al.

“About that…” Micah said from the kitchen. Metal fingers pinched five glasses together and his flesh hand carried two jars of clear liquid. “Dinner’s on, but I ain’t spendin’ my vacation waiting around for someone to sack up and start the talk we all know is comin’.” He set the jars and glasses on the table and then pointed at the chairs. “Y’all sit, now.” he said and unscrewed the lid from one of the jars and filled each glass halfway full. He took a seat at the head of the table and said “So… questions. Somethin’ ya wanna get off your chest. Anybody… now’s the time. Speak up.” and he tapped a metal finger against his glass.

Micah