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Letters Home - Tyra Crawford - 05-10-2026
== For Miller ==
RE: Letters Home - Aeryn Miller - 05-11-2026
== Chief Science Officer's Quarters - Deck 03 ==
In the midst of organising the BBQ, her regular duties and life in general, Aeryn always made time to send letters home, not only to her parents who still lived at the research station she grew up on, but also to other relatives and friends. If anything, the redhead cherished the opportunity to keep those connections alive, particularly with the life she now led on Artemis, knowing that there might come a day when she wouldn't be able to send them. As morbid as that seemed, it was also part of her reality; life came and went, and in her line of work, it wasn't always guaranteed you would make it home.
Sometimes Aeryn liked to get her thoughts down on old-fashioned paper, depending on her mood. Other times, and mostly, she would dictate what she wanted to say onto her trusty PADD, double-checking what was said until she was satisfied it was good to be submitted and sent. Sure, she would love to say everything in person, but this was the next best thing, and hopefully next leave she could make the trip home or be fortunate enough for her parents to visit her.
That thought alone brought a smile to Aeryn's face as she grabbed a drink, then settled onto the sofa to begin what had become an equally important part of her schedule.
" Begin recording".
" Hey Mum and Dad,
I wanted to send this now before things got a little crazy, what with leave coming up, although you'll hear from me again while I'm in the Lake District. I have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing Gray and Mitchell again, as it's been far too long, and to be Aeryn without the uniform for a little while. Thank you for sending them the recipe for proper Scottish tattie bread. They told me that they've been practising ready for my arrival, and I can't wait to have a proper home-cooked Scottish breakfast.
Aside from getting ready for what should be a good time for everyone, I know it'll be good for me regardless, as I'll be honest, I'm still struggling following the break-up with Beka. I know, I know, last time I said that I was okay, because I didn't want you to worry about me, but I realise that I can't keep it all bottled up, and I should have known better, especially after how I was when Merle died. But I have to be a grown-up about it all, and as much as I wanted it to work, it wasn't, and hopefully we can get to a place where we can be friends.
It'll be less awkward that way and better for everyone, considering I still have to work with her, and despite what happened, I still care about her and trust her to look after me should I need her medical skills. Okay, I'll stop because this is supposed to be a happy letter, but then you've both taught me well, not to be afraid to open up, and it's something I need to keep reminding myself about".
Aeryn paused for a moment, deciding to change the direction of the letter.
" How are things with your latest project?, I've got a couple of personal experiments going well in the lab. I'll attach the latest data with this letter, as I'm hopeful that my variant strawberries will flourish better than last time.
I think that's everything, and I'll write again soon.
Love you both
Aeryn".