Jez heard the Commander call “Enter,” which caused her to jump a little. Jez stepped to the door, and it opened. Jez looked around, it was a statement to minimalist expression, but to the trained observer, like a Star Fleet Security Officer, the quarters screamed loads of information, there appeared to be several Data Padd’s, the telltale sign of a writer. Jez did recall the Commander and her talking about trading samples of their work, as Jez was a writer herself, she was hoping to write the great Federation mystery novel.
Commander Velaul spoke, "Lieutenant Mala." She said with delight in her voice. "I basically came here to get changed and take a minute, but I am glad you came. Can I offer you a beverage?" Beno asked while getting herself a Raktajino.
Jez couldn’t understand people’s obsession with Raktajino, the industrial lubricant that the Klingons call coffee; it was, in her opinion, not fit for consumption.
“No, thank you, Commander. I'm not a fan of Raktajino. Perhaps mineral water with some lemon in it?”
"I enjoyed having you on the Away team with us. You were quick to react when needed and made the situation with the President less tense. Things could have went sideways real fast as it is always easier to escalate the situation, and almost impossible to bring it back down again. On another Away Mission, I would be proud to have you with mumptione." Beno stopped for a second as she noticed something.
The Commander's statement surprised Jez because the nonverbal cues from Commander Tallion made it seem like her suggestion about using a Telepath as the New Ambassador was somehow wrong, but Jez stood by her assessment of the situation; a telepath would give the President leverage in dealing with the rival factions.
"Is everything alright with you? I am not a telepath, but a lifetime in Science made me aware of subtle changes. Is there anything you want to talk about?" This was one of those times where taking a minute was going to make all the difference, especially in times like these.
A little smile came to Jez’s face. The Commander was able to read Jez’s body language and determine that things were not going well for Jez.
“Well Commander, there was the incident with the Away Mission, Commander Tallion made me feel like I was mistaken to suggest that The President request a Betazoid as the Federation Ambassador, he didn’t listen to what I had said, I said request not necessarily use a full Blooded Betazoid, the rival factions would know of use Betazoids telepathic abilities and would they dare lie to the President, when it came to good faith negotiations? ”Said Jez, her tone full of confidence. “But that’s not what's on my mind. If you recall when I first arrived as part of the crew, I was with child, but the zygote is in a cryo stasis pod in my quarters, until I’m ready to have a baby.”
Tears started to run down Jez’s face as the horrible words of Devyn Ukinix, he beat her like an animal, but said she was nothing, a mongrel unfit to raise a Child of the Ninth House.
Jez felt horrible, she never got the attention from her parents, her parents were more concerned about their careers and her emotional well-being and development. Jez took out her personal Data Padd and tapped it, and brought up the message she had received from Devyn Ukinix
Jez handed her Padd to the Commander, open to the letter,
[ To: Jez Mala
From: Devyn Ukinix
It has come to my attention that you are carrying a Child of the Ninth House. However, as you are a mongrel and unworthy to raise such a noble child as one that possesses Blood of the Ninth House, you are hereby ordered to surrender the child to the Ninth House Delegation as soon as possible.
Failure to do so will result in your family losing their professional standing and licenses
Respectfully yours,
Vaxa Ral, Matriarch of the Ninth House. ]
“ The Ninth House is wealthy and powerful and holds sway over the other great houses, as they all owe the Ninth House money or some kind of political favor.” Explained Jez. As she explained the political complexities of the Betazed Great Houses.
“ Knowing Ukinix he won’t stop at their licenses and professional standing; they will probably seize my family's Estates.” Said Jez as she fought back her tears.
“ The beatings I could take, my Teddy Bear taught me how to take a beating, but Commander, He... that is Ukinix said I was nothing, a mongrel! He…he…he said I was nothing!’ sobbed Jez as her emotions were catching up with her and her tone was a little louder than she intended. Jez could take many things, “And now he wants the baby. I can’t allow that to happen. I can’t have my baby girl being raised in a supremacist, narcissistic house like the Ninth House. “ Stated Jez.
Jez, you idiot, you raised your voice to your Commanding Officer. Teddy Bear taught you better than the Commander probably thinks you're an ignorant fool.
Realizing how emotional she was being in front of Commander Velaul, she apologized.
“Commander, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be disrespectful and raise my voice to you, especially in your quarters. I meant no disrespect.” Said Jez,
== Tag Velaul. ==
Commander Velaul spoke, "Lieutenant Mala." She said with delight in her voice. "I basically came here to get changed and take a minute, but I am glad you came. Can I offer you a beverage?" Beno asked while getting herself a Raktajino.
Jez couldn’t understand people’s obsession with Raktajino, the industrial lubricant that the Klingons call coffee; it was, in her opinion, not fit for consumption.
“No, thank you, Commander. I'm not a fan of Raktajino. Perhaps mineral water with some lemon in it?”
"I enjoyed having you on the Away team with us. You were quick to react when needed and made the situation with the President less tense. Things could have went sideways real fast as it is always easier to escalate the situation, and almost impossible to bring it back down again. On another Away Mission, I would be proud to have you with mumptione." Beno stopped for a second as she noticed something.
The Commander's statement surprised Jez because the nonverbal cues from Commander Tallion made it seem like her suggestion about using a Telepath as the New Ambassador was somehow wrong, but Jez stood by her assessment of the situation; a telepath would give the President leverage in dealing with the rival factions.
"Is everything alright with you? I am not a telepath, but a lifetime in Science made me aware of subtle changes. Is there anything you want to talk about?" This was one of those times where taking a minute was going to make all the difference, especially in times like these.
A little smile came to Jez’s face. The Commander was able to read Jez’s body language and determine that things were not going well for Jez.
“Well Commander, there was the incident with the Away Mission, Commander Tallion made me feel like I was mistaken to suggest that The President request a Betazoid as the Federation Ambassador, he didn’t listen to what I had said, I said request not necessarily use a full Blooded Betazoid, the rival factions would know of use Betazoids telepathic abilities and would they dare lie to the President, when it came to good faith negotiations? ”Said Jez, her tone full of confidence. “But that’s not what's on my mind. If you recall when I first arrived as part of the crew, I was with child, but the zygote is in a cryo stasis pod in my quarters, until I’m ready to have a baby.”
Tears started to run down Jez’s face as the horrible words of Devyn Ukinix, he beat her like an animal, but said she was nothing, a mongrel unfit to raise a Child of the Ninth House.
Jez felt horrible, she never got the attention from her parents, her parents were more concerned about their careers and her emotional well-being and development. Jez took out her personal Data Padd and tapped it, and brought up the message she had received from Devyn Ukinix
Jez handed her Padd to the Commander, open to the letter,
[ To: Jez Mala
From: Devyn Ukinix
It has come to my attention that you are carrying a Child of the Ninth House. However, as you are a mongrel and unworthy to raise such a noble child as one that possesses Blood of the Ninth House, you are hereby ordered to surrender the child to the Ninth House Delegation as soon as possible.
Failure to do so will result in your family losing their professional standing and licenses
Respectfully yours,
Vaxa Ral, Matriarch of the Ninth House. ]
“ The Ninth House is wealthy and powerful and holds sway over the other great houses, as they all owe the Ninth House money or some kind of political favor.” Explained Jez. As she explained the political complexities of the Betazed Great Houses.
“ Knowing Ukinix he won’t stop at their licenses and professional standing; they will probably seize my family's Estates.” Said Jez as she fought back her tears.
“ The beatings I could take, my Teddy Bear taught me how to take a beating, but Commander, He... that is Ukinix said I was nothing, a mongrel! He…he…he said I was nothing!’ sobbed Jez as her emotions were catching up with her and her tone was a little louder than she intended. Jez could take many things, “And now he wants the baby. I can’t allow that to happen. I can’t have my baby girl being raised in a supremacist, narcissistic house like the Ninth House. “ Stated Jez.
Jez, you idiot, you raised your voice to your Commanding Officer. Teddy Bear taught you better than the Commander probably thinks you're an ignorant fool.
Realizing how emotional she was being in front of Commander Velaul, she apologized.
“Commander, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be disrespectful and raise my voice to you, especially in your quarters. I meant no disrespect.” Said Jez,
== Tag Velaul. ==