The Visitor

Posted on 11 Mar 2020 @ 10:14pm by Commander Amelia Fox & Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov

Mission: Mission 3 - Whom gods destroy ...
Location: Officers quarters
Timeline: MD 5 1300
779 words - 1.6 OF Standard Post Measure

ON:

Amelia walked down to the corridor towards Belikov quarters. She had spoken to her when she had rescued her from the planet only briefly and she still hadn't spoken to her about what had happned on the previous away mission. She came up to the door to her quarters and pressed the chime.

Sitting on her lounge, Rose was gently rocking back and forward with her daughter Ziva in her arms. While she had this little bit of time to herself, she was going to spend it with her daughter. Hearing the door chime, Rose gave a sigh before slowly standing up and making her way over to the door. Opening it up, Rose was surprised to see the XO standing there, “Lieutenant? What can I do for you?”

"Hey. I heard what happened on the previous away mission and we didn't get a chance to talk much when we were escaping from those Cetea guards. How are you doing?"

Rose gave a weary smile, “I’ve been better. I feel like either ripping someone’s arms off or rolling up into a ball with my daughter in my arms and sleeping for the next week” Rose replied, stepping to one side to allow Amelia inside “would you like to come in?”

“Thank you.” Amelia said as she stepped inside. “I understand that our guest in the brig was not very forthcoming with information initially.”

“These things take time. I’m sure the Captain wants us to abide by Starfleet regulations on this one” Rose replied, “how are you doing?”

Amelia took a slow steady breath. "It wasn't easy initially. Having people I know look at me like I was going to kill them. I'm having my quarters completely renovated. After what she did in there..." Her voice trailed off.

As if to dispel the memory, she turned her attention to Rose's daughter. "And how's this little lady doing?"

looking down at Zeva, Rose smiled warmly, "thankfully she is doing well. I thank the fact that she is so young she won't remember any of this"

"That's a comfort" Amela agreed. She looked down at the baby and her mind turned again to her mirror counterpart who was now expecting. She also wondered if she would have a child someday, possibly with Syvar..

She looked back to Rose "Is there anything you need or anything I can do for you?"

"need? not that I can think of. Wouldn't mind about a month long vacation on Risa or even Earth" Rose said with a jovial smile. She could sense Amela's mind was busy with other thoughts and Rose became a little concerned, "is everything alright with you Lieutenant?"

Amelia sighed. "Can we drop the ranks for a moment? It would be nice to talk to just a friend about this and I'd like to consider you in that circle. You know she's expecting don't you?"

Rose shook her head, “no I didn’t, she’s been rather uncooperative as you said, though this new information does open up some new avenues as well as closing others”

Amelia nodded. "I'm not one to waste my time with regrets, yet she acts in the most inhumane ways and still gets the most precious gift of a child. I've worked hard for my rank and position in Starfleet. Perhaps its time to think of having a family of my own someday. I've got to find a good man first I suppose.." she added with a wry smile. Not letting on at that moment she already had thoughts on who that might be.

“A child is a big responsibility Amelia. While Ziva was expected, I did not anticipate being alone as i raise her” Rose said, putting a hand ontop of one of hers, “if you need any advice or just to talk I am always available”

Amelia felt the warmth of her hand and smiled back at her. "Thank you Rose. I appreciate that. Having a child is a big decision and a big responsibility. I think Ziva here is in good hands." She took a deep breath. "I think I just needed to talk to someone about it, no doubt I'll end up telling Counsellor Keading about it but I think talking to a friend helps."

She got up off the sofa "I'll let you get back to looking after Ziva. If you need me, my door is always open."

Rose nodded, "thank you, your offer is appreciated."

OFF:

●● Lieutenant Amelia Fox
Executive Officer
USS Andromeda


○● Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov
Chief Intelligence Officer
USS Andromeda