Posted by Civilian Lai Kitrian (Independent Operator) in Sacred Heart Hospital- A Universe of Posibilities

Posted by Civilian Akem (Independent Operator) in Sacred Heart Hospital- A Universe of Posibilities

Posted by Civilian Lai Kitrian (Independent Operator) in Sacred Heart Hospital- A Universe of Posibilities
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“Of course.” She nodded, not sure why Lai felt the need to point out how confusing it was for her and her friend. Of course it had to be confusing, she thought. Switching universes was akin to being sent to the delta quadrant. This was a foreign place where their positions were uncertain, and their futures placed in the hands of strangers they could not possibly trust.

Kristina smiled softly. “We’ll try not to forget,” she said before looking at Rousseau. “I’ll walk you out,” she said to the Justice.

Again Astrid nodded. With a soft and hopefully reassuring smile to the couple, she departed respectfully to leave them in peace.

It wasn’t that Astrid needed her to go along, but Kristina wanted a word in private. Quietly in the corridor, she spoke softly. “Assuming we can grant them some sort of protected status, what would that mean? They have nothing here? And she can’t stay in the hospital forever.”

~Kristina Cosgrove

Astrid understood Kristina wished to speak with her privately and was open to the idea. Once they left the room and had a moment of privacy in the corridor, she turned to listen. Kristina brought up a whole other dilemma that had Astrid’s mind working. “Well, depending on the status, they might receive some kind of stipend to help them get settled. Obviously, their needs are urgent. It seems that Lai is probably only going to be here for another day or two. Do we have any idea that they might have been followed by others from their Universe?”

Rousseau, HotJ

Kristina shook her head. “No, none so far. Captain Conrad said they showed up on a way station and there was no indication of anyone else after them. Whatever brought them here seems to have been a singular event, likely accidental.”

She sighed. “I wish we could be more certain, for their sakes, but the best we can do is be alert, yes?”

~Kristina Cosgrove

Akem had refrained from interjecting, allowing Lai some ‘room to breathe’ as it were. When Kristina and Judge Rousseau left the room, Akem turned to face her. “You know, the quicker you heal, the quicker you…and I…can get out of this place. It seems we have some promise here?” he said, the corner of his mouth playing at a slight grin. She would sense his caution, but a part of him somehow felt a bit more relaxed for the moment.

-Akem

Turning her head to gaze at the man she had apparently crossed universes with, Lai smiled, tiredness etched into her features, and yet there was a tiny spark in her eyes. “If we can let ourselves feel even a bit safe here, then I think everything is possible.” She reached a hand out to him. “Either way, I’m glad we’re still in this together.”

~Lai Kitrian

Akem brought his own hand to meet hers. “Always will be so long as I get a choice,” he replied with an easy smile. “The man aboard the ship…Black Sparrow, I think?…he left a means for us to contact him. He seems trustworthy enough. I wonder if he should be the one we ask to help us. This city is very busy and very public. How do you want to live after we get you out of here?” he asked her thoughtfully as his mind caressed her own in the delightful connection they shared.

-Akem

That mental touch was a soothing balm and Lai inhaled deeply, letting herself relax despite her worries. His question, though, provoked all sorts of responses in her and it muddled her mind so she just fixated on him for a moment, finding her words. “We’ve been on the run so long I don’t even know how to answer that. Being able to claim a place as our own would be rather novel.” Lai cast her gaze to the door, where people who had been kind but also wary of her demonstration had left. “I think a part of me would get anxious doing nothing in one place though, but maybe having a base home could be the answer. We can go and do whatever and feel free to always come home.” Home. A concept that was ever elusive, but perhaps for the first time they could figure out what it truly meant.

~Lai Kitrian

Akem gave her a gentle smile as he tenderly caressed her arm. “Home is whenever I’m with you. Finding a fixated place, to me, at least can be perhaps worrisome? We’ve spent so much time running. And sure, I don’t want to have to keep running literally for our very lives. But coming out of it will be…different. I’m still not fully convinced this planet is safe. Do you want a place here? Or should we perhaps look into getting ourselves a ship? We could build our home on a ship maybe?” It was clear he wasn’t being suggestive one way or the other. He was merely toss about ideas and gauging her thoughts on it all. Perhaps it was a lot right now? He wasn’t certain.

-Akem