Rock and Stone

Posted on Sat Mar 14th, 2020 @ 4:45am by Division Admiral Talon Yeager & Post Captain Duran-Yeager Syal
Edited on on Sat Jun 27th, 2020 @ 3:09am

Mission: Mission 97: The Fleet Reorganization Saga
Location: Various Locations - USS Shinano
Timeline: 0900Hrs - September 18th, 2392

Division Admiral Talon Yeager was stayed at her desk, as she did paperwork, this was something that was the true bane of Talon's existence as she regarded the small pile of PADD's piled up on her desk before her, she had her two young children presents so she could tend to them as needed, in addition to her paperwork but she was happy to mind the babies as they were hers.

Yeager did mind the paperwork, however as Talon for her part tended to see it as the bane of her existence but she knew it needed to be done, however, Talon had four aides assigned to her to assist her with her workload even though she only needed two.

The second two aides were assigned by Commander Duran Syal as the small Bajoran female knew that her former boss would need the aid. Talon turned her head as her daughter woke up suddenly and began crying, demanding her mother's attention. "Okay, Syal. I'm coming." Yeager muttered as she gently picked up the small infant as she began to check her needs.

"Computer increase ventilation by a thousand percent. " Yeager commented as she smiled.

Yeager knew instantly what Syal needed. It was a new diaper and this was something Yeager knew how to do very well as she had been doing this on and off for years now. Yeager opened the large pack she had under her table as she went to work on cleaning her daughter.

A few moments later. Her daughter quieted down as Talon slipped off her uniform jacket as she smiled. "I know you're hungry sweetie," Yeager commented to her infant as the adult female slipped off her undershirt and bra before she brought Syal to her chest so the small child could feed.

Her young son was awake and also demanding attention as Talon gently picked up Edward with her one free hand and while it took her a while, she gently peeled off his diaper and found him in need of changing as well.

Talon smiled as she went to work, cleaning off her son's body while holding her daughter in her other hand. Suddenly the door beeped. "It's open!" Talon called while she finished cleaning off her son.

The door opened and in walked Commander Duran Syal. "Talon... whew. It smells ripe in here," she commented. "I recall that smell well."

"Yes. Edward is leaving his scent everywhere." Yeager responded. "I recall your little guy very well," she added as she regarded her old friend and former executive officer. "What can I do for you Syal?"

Duran smiled as she admired her former commanding officer and old friend. "I thought I'd come say hello to you." as she moved in and gently liberated Edward from his mother. "Let me help you with him. I recall how this was done."

"Well, you know my door is open," Yeager commented evenly as she continued feeding her daughter. "Wow, your namesake is hungry."

"Little Syal being overly demanding of you.?" Duran inquired with a good-natured grin as she finished cleaning Harry. "Here you go little guy, good as new... More or less." Duran explained. "It's been awhile since I had to do this."

"Well, I appreciate the help. The almighty only gave me two hands and these two are two handfuls too many for me." Yeager explained with a smile. "Oh Davijaan does his best to help but he's got his own work to do. He is my Chief of Staff after all and I'm considering having him move to one of the other two shifts so one of us can spend all our times with the kids. I drop them off and he picks them up, kinda thing."

"Mmmm makes sense," Duran answered, a small nod and a gentle smile on her lips. "Raising children isn't for the faint of heart," Duran responded. "Hows Melody doing?"

"She's great, She and her father now serve together over on the Starbase. For however long that lasts. You ever seen one of those new Odin class ships?"

"Ahh. I keep hearing about them. I wonder if I'll ever get to command one of those." Duran grinned at her friend as the small Bajoran female gently slid the baby that she had been holding, back into the bassinet nearby. "You good?"

"I'll survive," Yeager answered in a rather dry tone of voice.

"I have to wonder about something." Duran slid her lithe form into a chair opposite Yeager. "Considering the accusation that your last husband made against you and me. You recall?" Duran regarded her former skipper and old friend.

Yeager was no fool, she knew exactly where this chat was heading and she was not eager to recall bad memories. "Yes. I remember all too well what he said." Yeager gently turned and placed her daughter down for a nap next to her brother in her bassinet. "You wonder why I didn't go ahead and bed you.?" Yeager inquired.

"I do actually," Duran responded. "I would have been down for it, in bed or in a shower somewhere. Nobody needed to know."

Yeager nodded her head. "I know. Don't get me wrong Syal, you really are a lovely woman in various ways but I couldn't take that chance, Had he found out, he would have pinned me and fucked me and we both know it." Yeager sighed softly. "Also, it was all about Him. He 'had' to be right. That's all it ever was to him, about him being right and screw everyone else. He would have happily pinned you and raped you too."

"I know," Duran responded in a soft tone. "I did not like seeing my friend and skipper suffer like that. That's why I had your kids come live with me while you dealt with him. I think we both made our choices well, don't you agree?" the small Bajoran female then smiled.

"I would, yes. The kids turned out alright and I ended up with Davijaan." Yeager paused. "Why, do you want to join us one night?"

"I Umm.." Duran paused, she had not expected the invitation. "I don't wish to cause unneeded drama between you and Davijaan. I know how much effort you sunk into this relationship."

"I know you went through something similar with Jonah Bailey," Yeager responded in a soft tone as she gently rubbed the smaller woman's shoulder with her hand. "I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable."

"I'm not. I'm flattered Talon, really I am but I got enough stress and I don't need to be looking for more, I'm not saying that your husband is the possessive type, I don't know him." Duran paused. "So I'll take a rain check okay. I'm not opposed to it but I want to get to know him better before I decide not to let him bed me. I also need to see my husband on the matter..."

"At least you're willing to consider it. I won't bring it up again." Yeager smiled. "Until you are ready of course. You up for dinner tonight?"

"Sure. Your dinner table is crowded these days." Duran answered with a good-natured smile.

"I love it that way," Yeager answered with a smile. "Still. I'd best get back to the paperwork and you got your rounds to do. If you feel stressed at any point, let me know and I'll look after Shakaar for a few days okay, he likes hanging around Marie."

"Oh prophets." Duran sighed. "What do you think?"

"Oh, worse case scenario. They end up hating each other forever and the best case?." Yeager decided to have some fun with her friend's expense. "They end up in bed together and you and I become related." Yeager then giggled as she watched Duran's reaction.

Duran shook her head. "Talon, I swear, you are impossible."

"You like it," Yeager answered.

"Right. I'd best get back to work otherwise I'll be here all day. We don't need rumors."

"Why not?" Yeager suddenly grinned. "It'll add to my reputation and maybe Davijaan will hear of it, he'll laugh about it."

"Okay. I'm leaving now." and with that Duran rose to her feet. "Still, its great to be working with you again Talon." and with that, she came around the desk and gave Talon a hug. Talon's response was a simple hug before she kissed the smaller Bajoran on the lips. "Mmm.."

Duran returned Talon's kiss with one of her own, the moment lasted a lot longer than either female expected when suddenly the com system beeped at the two while they were sharing a rather passionate kiss. "Infirmary to Duran. Commander, when you get a moment, I need to see you in sickbay."

The two women parted as Yeager gave her friend a rather gentle smile. "I think you'd best answer him Syal."

"Mmm. Yeah." Duran tapped her combadge, affixed to her uniform over her left breast. "Go ahead, Doctor?"

"The supply guys are giving me a hard time, could you com ehelp me with this?" the voice of Lenaris Dvald could be heard over the com system.

"Oh course, I'm on my way. Duran out." the small Bajoran responded before she tapped her combadge a seocnd time. Yeager smiled. "Remember my inviation."

"Oh I will." and with that, Duran departed in silence. Yeager smiled as she went back to her paperwork.