Yesterday, 04:51 AM
Jez had finished her communications to her parents; it was the most difficult thing she had to do. Letting her parents know that she had somehow destroyed her life as well as their careers, possibly even those of her siblings, she knew that the Ninth House was powerful, and for her to challenge them meant trouble. It’s not that The Betazoid Noble Houses didn’t have legal disputes, most of the time they were settled via, backdoor deals, The Fifth House, might offer free shipping of the Eighth House’s wine, as compensation for them diverting a river in the Kemere Province, which ended up with Eighth House not getting the water they needed to water their grapes, as a result the Eighth House’s Wine production was less than they had anticipated, resulting in a loss of revenue, or The Matriarch of the Second house was caught taking a bribe from a member of the Fifth house to vote for a Defense Bill that would favor the Fifth House’s Company that builds defensive Satellites.
Jez looked at the Cryostasis Pod, which was her child, and she wanted her child to live in a world where the rich and powerful trodden over the poor and powerless. Granted, the Ukinix’s were unusual in Betazoid Society. Jez smiled when she thought of Commander Talion, who was considering being the Godfather of her baby. She had to pick someone to be the Godmother. She thought of her sister T’Paal, but T’Paal was so focused on her career that she couldn’t devote the time needed to raise a child.
Jez heard the familiar swish of the door to her quarters open and the familiar voice of her friend K’vada.
==Lieutenant K'vada, Klingon/ Vulcan, Temp Science NRC ==
K’vada made her way to the entrance of Jez’s quarters. “May I come in?”
K’vada knew that Jez had been worrying over her baby. That was one thing K’vada liked about Klingon Society, single mothers, while not common, didn’t seem to have the stigma that it does in other Societies. Single Klingon Mothers are viewed as Warrior Maidens, often a Klingon woman would lose her mate in battle, leaving her to raise the child alone. Yes, sometimes there was a male relative who would step in and be a surrogate father to the child, that’s if the woman allowed it
K’vada didn’t wait for Jez to respond, “I saw you in Ten Forward, is everything alright?”
“ K’vada, I just don’t know what to do. Commander Talion is helping me in my case against Devyn. I’m just not sure if it’s the right thing to do. If I lose and he gets custody of my baby,” Said Jez, her voice full of uncertainty.
“ Stay the course, don't let that p'takh win. You are a strong, powerful woman. He isn’t a man; a real man would never separate a baby from its mother. In fact, I would be honored if you allowed me to be your gin'tak.” Said K’vada, her tone respectful and confident.
== Lieutenant Jez Mala Betazoid/ Vulcan, Security Officer ==
“ Gin'tak.?” Said Jez, her voice filled with confusion. She knew a few Klingon words, but that one escaped her. Jez couldn’t help, but smile. K’vada was a dear friend, and she appreciated her kindness.
Sensing Jez’s confusion, K’vada explained, “Gin’tak is a trusted advisor to a noble house, it’s like a Godparent, I guess you could say. They offer advice, a neutral opinion, a voice of reason, and understanding.” Said K’vada. “That’s if you want me?”
Jez felt as if a shuttle craft had been lifted off her shoulders. “Yes, I would be honored if you were Gin’tak. In fact, would you consider being my child's Godmother?” Said Jez. “You don’t have to decide right now. Give it some thought.” Said Jez.
K’vada was a bit surprised; she hadn’t been expecting it. ”I will think it over and let you know.” Said K’vada.
Jez looked at the Cryostasis Pod, which was her child, and she wanted her child to live in a world where the rich and powerful trodden over the poor and powerless. Granted, the Ukinix’s were unusual in Betazoid Society. Jez smiled when she thought of Commander Talion, who was considering being the Godfather of her baby. She had to pick someone to be the Godmother. She thought of her sister T’Paal, but T’Paal was so focused on her career that she couldn’t devote the time needed to raise a child.
Jez heard the familiar swish of the door to her quarters open and the familiar voice of her friend K’vada.
==Lieutenant K'vada, Klingon/ Vulcan, Temp Science NRC ==
K’vada made her way to the entrance of Jez’s quarters. “May I come in?”
K’vada knew that Jez had been worrying over her baby. That was one thing K’vada liked about Klingon Society, single mothers, while not common, didn’t seem to have the stigma that it does in other Societies. Single Klingon Mothers are viewed as Warrior Maidens, often a Klingon woman would lose her mate in battle, leaving her to raise the child alone. Yes, sometimes there was a male relative who would step in and be a surrogate father to the child, that’s if the woman allowed it
K’vada didn’t wait for Jez to respond, “I saw you in Ten Forward, is everything alright?”
“ K’vada, I just don’t know what to do. Commander Talion is helping me in my case against Devyn. I’m just not sure if it’s the right thing to do. If I lose and he gets custody of my baby,” Said Jez, her voice full of uncertainty.
“ Stay the course, don't let that p'takh win. You are a strong, powerful woman. He isn’t a man; a real man would never separate a baby from its mother. In fact, I would be honored if you allowed me to be your gin'tak.” Said K’vada, her tone respectful and confident.
== Lieutenant Jez Mala Betazoid/ Vulcan, Security Officer ==
“ Gin'tak.?” Said Jez, her voice filled with confusion. She knew a few Klingon words, but that one escaped her. Jez couldn’t help, but smile. K’vada was a dear friend, and she appreciated her kindness.
Sensing Jez’s confusion, K’vada explained, “Gin’tak is a trusted advisor to a noble house, it’s like a Godparent, I guess you could say. They offer advice, a neutral opinion, a voice of reason, and understanding.” Said K’vada. “That’s if you want me?”
Jez felt as if a shuttle craft had been lifted off her shoulders. “Yes, I would be honored if you were Gin’tak. In fact, would you consider being my child's Godmother?” Said Jez. “You don’t have to decide right now. Give it some thought.” Said Jez.
K’vada was a bit surprised; she hadn’t been expecting it. ”I will think it over and let you know.” Said K’vada.