Beyond the rainbow...

[kes_]

::steps into empty observation lounge, choosing to leave lighting low::

::shifts baby weight to rest against shoulder, moving a hand up to offer support::

::moves to viewport, stroking thumb across soft back soothingly as Jenay stirs from sleep::

::closes eyes for a long moment, savoring each soft hiccup::

Shh...::smiles slightly as fuss tapers

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[jenay_paris]

::wriggles, finally settling back down in crook of Mah-Mee's elbow::

::stares, gnawing fingers::

Taas.

[kes_]

Yes, stars.

There are planets out there as well-places with warmth and sunlight and all the water you could ever want-and there are other ships like this one, and smaller, and larger...

::laughs softly, smoothing stubborn strands of hair down::

There's a great deal out there, and I hope you'll understand all of it someday.

[jenay_paris]

::pulls hand out of mouth to rub at eyes instead::

::yawns, moving it again to grasp Mah-Mee's sleeve::

::stares, repeating new word::

Taas.

[annikahansen]

::enters Enterprise's obs lounge silently, sweeping gaze to take in surroundings::

::settles focus on Ocampan near viewport, striding toward her::

You wished to see me?

[annikahansen]

::lifts brows at somewhat short tone::

If you insist.

I suppose.

[kes_]

::smiles, bending again to lift jenay_paris before turning to face the former drone again::

Thank you. It means a great deal to me.

[annikahansen]

You are...welcome.

::frowns, stepping back slightly as a saliva-coated fist drifts dangerously close::

However, I still find myself curious at your choice. Doctor Paris has the benefit of family linkage and experience. She would seem a far more likely candidate to entrust your child...and Commander Paris...to.

[kes_]

::laughs softly, shifting Jenay::

Linnis has her hands full elsewhere. I trust you with this, Seven.

::nods to baby, lifting a brow of own::

Would you like to hold her for a moment?