A Long Walk

Posted on Mon Mar 16th, 2020 @ 1:07pm by Grand Admiral T'Sara McKnight & Commander Sokanon It'kla & Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Yamaguchi-Solusar & Department Master Chief Petty Officer Stephen "Orthos" McKnight & Major Daisy Rohr-McKnight

Mission: Mission 98: Building Our New Home
Location: Main Settlement - Utgarde Four
Timeline: 0700Hrs - June 3rd, 2393

'Orthos' McKnight regarded the cat who was lying on his chest while he was lying on the sofa, he was lightly dozing while Daisy was busy dropping the kids off at daycare, he was expecting two visitors shortly, the first was Lieutenant Yamaguchi-Solusar who was wanting to reclaim her cats and the second was Lt Commander Sokanon who was the one who had lost the Russian blue cat who had made himself very much at home with Orthos and his family over the last few days.

Orthos regarded the cat. "So, you eager to go home kitty?"

The cat watched him while it twitched its whiskers ever so gently while the cat rotated his ears, this cat was almost certainly a male and he simply made himself comfortable on Orthos's chest.

Meanwhile downside and down the street was a Caitian female wearing her duty uniform, PADD in hand as she was looking for an address. "Nope. Its this street." she mewled softly to herself, the Caitian was female only because of the shape of her bust and figure. "Too high, I wanna go that way." before she set off walking down the street.

A call came through the home's comm system. "Orthos, yeah this is me, Daisy. Edward is a little upset. I'm going to get him ice cream."

Orthos tapped the display. "Okay sweetie, have fun. I'm expecting guests for these see ay tee's and mom should be here today as well," he commented. "How is Ed doing?" as the cat remained motionless, sitting on his chest.

"Ed is a little upset about the see ay tee. That's why I'm going to get him a treat to help him deal with his emotions." Daisy replied.

"I understand. Ed got attached and he's not the only one. Rumble is presently hanging out on me at the present time." Orthos explained. "Have fun Daisy and give Ed a kiss for me. We can discuss see ay tee's later okay?." he commented right as the doorbell beeped at them. Rumble hopped off of Orthos as he rose to his feet. "Daisy. I gotta run, someone's at the door."

"We'll be home soon, take care." Daisy ended the transmission.

Orthos got up and went over to the door, he opened it to find himself face to face with a female Caitian with piercing green eyes. "Hello, Master Chief." she purred at him. "Is Rumble here?"

"It's been a long time, Sokanon, come on in. Oh, Rumble is around here somewhere." Orthos regarded the Caitian with a smile. "Come on in."

The Caitian moved into the house as she sniffed gently, a smile graced her lips. "Rumble?" she inquired, as the cat appeared from behind the sofa and came over to her, she gently picked him up as he meowed loudly at her. "Well hello, little man, you have been missed, though I suspect you bonded with these guys far more than you ever did with me," Sokanon commented with a smile. "You have been a very bad boy, Rumble." as she gently petted the cat in her arms. "Thank you so much for holding onto him for me Orthos. I'll make arrangements for my little man here shortly, regarding chipping and the like."

"No worries Sokanon, he was a real joy to have around and I don't like most cats. I've always prefered dogs but he... He has had me looking at that choice for a few days now. Edward, however, got really attached and, he's upset about it."

"I understand," Sokanon answered. "Still, there is a local rescue set up in town, they matched me with this guy and don't forget about Elizabeth Yamaguchi, she does work there too. If you seek a cat, she can set you up with one or a few, whichever your preference." the Caitian grinned. "Still, its great to see you again."

"Its good to see you too Sokanon, Hows your little ones doing?"

"They are settling in here. I decided I wanted to live on a planet since the base orbits this world, it's a little cooler then Cait and a little wetter but its livable. I am not going to complain, If I am feeling angry, I just go home, change into my workout attire and go for a run into the woods, as fast as my paws will take me." she smiled. "Its done wonders for my stress levels, I don't know why I never considered a Starbase assignment while I was in the loony bin."

"I didn't consider it because Daisy was assigned there and I did not wish to be parted from my mate."

"I do understand." Sokanon nodded her head as she ran her paw through her whiskers. "Still, I need to get back to the Medcenter, so I can handle Mister Rumble here. Thank you again for looking after him for me." as she nodded her head. "I should go."

"Thanks for letting us have his company," Orthos answered while the front door opened and in walked a tall Vulcan female, who wore her duty uniform which marked her as a Fleet Admiral with a duffel over one shoulder. "Honey. I'm home!" she yelled. "Oh, hello you two."

"Ummm Admiral, sir. This is not what it looks like." Sokanon stammered.

T'Sara smiled while she chuckled softly. "I was not going to ask, I do not pry into the affairs of my son, Commander."

"Sokanon here was just picking up the extra guest that I was looking after for the last few days and we were just catching up mom," Orthos answered. "We served together on the USS Roanoke."

Sokanon nodded. "Yes. Besides. I should be going. I got work to do and all that wonderful jazz. Till next time guys." and with that, the Caitian turned and went out the door, her cat in her paws.

Orthos regarded his mother. "You still with us?"

"She has a nice ass, don't you think?"

Orthos mentally sighed. "You're unbelievable mom."

T'Sara raised an eyebrow. "Your statement is illogical."

"Such is life mom, you hungry?"

"I am indeed hungry." as she proceeded to drop her duffel next to the front door, Comet peered her head out from the top of the stairs nearby as she let out a soft meow while Avalanche sniffed at the duffel.

"Yes kitty, we have guests," Orthos commented with a smile.

"Wait, since when do you get along with cats?"

"For the last week or so. Elizabeth Yamaguchi asked me to watch her three for a few days so she could be irresponsible and fuck her husband senseless for a few days on a beach. I said sure."

"Well that sounds exciting," T'Sara responded in a light tone. "Which room is mine?"

"Upstairs, first room on the left," Orthos commented with a smile. "I wasn't sure if you wanted anything special but there is a space heater in case you are cold." he knew his mother was a full Vulcan and often enjoyed heat levels that most would not tolerate.

"Thank you. I will go and settle in." T'Sara turned and moved up the stairs, with her duffel in hand. While Orthos moved into the kitchen.

It was then that Edward came through the door. He had a half-eaten chocolate ice cream cone in his hand and the rest smeared across his mouth. He said nothing to his father but continued to eat his treat and smile. Daisy came in behind Edward. She had two boxes under her arm and a drink carrier with two large cups.

"Hey, I got you an Oreo cream shake. I also got a large chocolate ice cream cake for later." She told him as she put her packages on the table.

Avalanche went to the boxes and sniffed them out.

Orthos had a feeling that Daisy did not know that T'Sara was present either, as he greeted his son. "Hey, Ed. You made a mess of yourself he commented. "Daisy, I'm still expecting Elizabeth but Sokanon has already been and gone with her see ay tee," he explained as he watched Daisy placed the ice cream cake into the icebox. Orthos smiled as he ate a small amount of his milkshake. "Mmm.. this is great. The nectar of the gods."

"I'm glad you like it," Daisy replied as she took a sip of her milkshake.

"Kitty!" Edward shouted as he smiled.

"Yes, Eddy. You like kitties." Daisy told her son.

Avalanche started to scratch at the other box. Muffled whimpering came from inside.

"So, was Sokanon happy to see her cat?"

Orthos nodded but it was a Vulcan female who answered. "Indeed, she was happy to have her cat back," T'Sara responded as she came into the kitchen. "Oh, Ice cream."

"We didn't know you were going to be here, we were not expecting you until tonight," Orthos answered evenly.

"T'Sara! I wasn't expecting you." Daisy was surprised to see her mother in law. "I would have gotten you some ice cream had I known you were here. I did get an ice cream cake if you would like some of that?"

Before T'Sara could answer Edward yelled "Grandma!" and made a beeline for her.

T'Sara grinned as she gently picked up her grandson. "and how is the little man of the house!?" she inquired.

Orthos raised an eyebrow as Edward responded to his grandmother.

Daisy smiled as T'Sara enjoyed Edward. A very faint meow could be heard from the box Daisy brought in.

Orthos noticed for the first time. "Daisy. Whats in that box?" he inquired, with a gentle smile on his lips as he watched Comet come over to see what her littermate was sniffing it. She meowed softly and just then the doorbell rang.

"Umm..." Daisy balked.

T'Sara gently handed Edward to Orthos. "Let me get it."

"Okay, that's probably Elizabeth who's after her cats."

"Good to know. So my lunch has arrived, excellent." and with that, T'Sara had moved into the next room as Orthos smiled, he knew that what was coming was going to be good. "I see mom wants to torment someone."

Meanwhile, standing at the front door was Elizabeth Yamaguchi-Sulousar, dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a light grey blouse. The weather was a little warmer then she had been expecting as a gentle breeze kept the heat down when suddenly the door opened, standing before her was a middle-aged Vulcan female who gave Yamaguchi-Solusar a rather evil glare. "Hello, this has best be good. I was busy in the shower with my mate and you dragged me away from him to tend to you." the Vulcan spoke clearly, no indications of any emotions whatsoever.

"Well. I umm." Yamaguchi-Solusar paused as she gathered her thoughts. "I actually came to retrieve my three cats," Yamaguchi-Solusar explained her presence at the location at the present time.

"Cats, what cats?" T'Sara inquired. "I know nothing about any cats."

"Wait. Did I get the right address." as Yamaguchi-Solusar paused. "Yes, this is the home of Orthos McKnight right?"

"Yes. He is presently consoling his son. He has become emotionally attached to your cat's young lady. What have you to say for this transgression.?" T'Sara inquired as she crossed her arms over her chest as she all but growled at Yamaguchi-Solusar.

"Trans-what!?" Yamaguchi-Solusar answered. "I asked the Master Chief a week ago, he said it'll be fine. He never said anything about his children being present," she added as she mentally made a note to ask Orthos how she could sort this out, this had been a complication she had not expected.

"Yes, this transgression," T'Sara responded. "You have upset my grandson and for this, a penance must be paid." T'Sara suddenly smiled and Yamaguchi-Solusar felt a sudden feeling of apprehension as a smiling Vulcan looked downright odd, at least to her anyway. "The penance must be four broken bones and two pints of your blood. After all, I like the taste of human blood and you... simply look overly appetizing."

Yamaguchi-Solusar suddenly frowned. "Admiral, I think you are screwing with me," she commented lightly.

"Yes, I am." T'Sara smiled. "Anyway. Orthos is waiting in the kitchen. I think the cats are too. Do you think Orthos will ask you about them?"

"I actually arranged to have several lined up for him and his family, if my three settled in," Yamaguchi-Solusar responded. "I had a feeling that Edward and T'Sara would like cats. It was Daisy I wasn't sure about. But I knew Orthos didn't like cats so I was not a hundred percent sure."

"As I said. They are in the kitchen." T'Sara answered. "Come on in." and with that, the middle-aged Vulcan female withdrew, leaving Yamaguchi-Solusar to breathe a soft sigh, and to calm down, she had not been expecting what had just taken place and it showed.

T'Sara went into the kitchen as Orthos regarded his mother. "You enjoyed that." it was not a question as he regarded her.

"Oh, very much so, yes. I highly suspect that you and Daisy might have your own choice words on the subject." she paused. "So, what's in the box.. the one that's moving." as she regarded Daisy.

"It's a kitten. When I took Edward to get some ice cream there was a farmer there with her daughter giving them away." Daisy admitted. "Edward fell in love with this kitten. I mean, what was I suppose to do?"

"Kitty mine." Edward smiled.

Orthos chuckled softly. "Well, nothing at all, we will give this little one a good home." he paused as he turned to his son. "No Edward, he belongs to us all, it's not just your cat, there is your sister to consider too," Orthos said in a light tone to his son. "Ms. Yamaguchi-Solusar.?"

Elizabeth emerged into the kitchen with her three cat carriers in hand. "Hey, guys. I'm only here to pick up my see ay tee's then I'll get out of your hair and if you want, I can help you find one or a couple to your liking." the younger female explained as T'Sara gently held Avalanche in her arms. "Such a pretty kitty," she commented as the cat clearly enjoyed the attention.

Yamaguchi-Solusar blinked, she found she had no words regarding the Vulcan female, petting a cat who was purring happily. "They will hate me for this."

"Then wait a little longer, I do not believe anyone will complain Ms. Yamaguchi-Solusar. Besides. I am told that these three have been such good house guests. Well, there was the uninvited guest who was here for a few days." 'McKnight explained, a gentle smile on her lips. "I know T'Sara will be upset about it and Edward too."

"Wait, what happened?" Yamaguchi-Solusar asked.

"They got to meet someone else's cat who apparently has a bigger thing for Daisy then Orthos does." T'Sara McKnight then snickered softly.

"Oh boy." Yamaguchi-Solusar sighed softly. "Were there any major issues?"

"Not really. Other than Daisy getting constant attention from the other guy, and I mean constant." Orthos responded, in a rather dry tone of voice. "Then Rumble made himself at home."

"Rumble." The young woman frowned. "Wait, that's Sokanon's cat," Yamaguchi-Solusar added. "Were there any major issues.?"

"Not for my part. Daisy, did you have any major issues with the second man in your life?" Orthos inquired of his spouse.

"Not at all. He was like a typical male. He just wanted a meal and me to give him his undivided attention. When I didn't give him that, he left." Daisy replied.

Orthos chuckled softly. "I think I'm insulted," he commented with a dry tone.

Yamaguchi-Solusar facepalmed. "That's a horrible thing to say... I'd never say that to Kam. He'd spank me for it."

"Mmm... Kinky." Orthos smiled.

Yamaguchi-Solusar paused. "Well... err.." she stopped when she realized her position was hopeless.

"Yes, well I wouldn't consider you a typical male." Daisy smiled at Orthos. "You're so much more than that."

Orthos chuckled softly as he watched Daisy try to explain herself. "That's alright. I could complain but it's rather pointless as I am sure you will agree?"

T'Sara smiled as she quietly drank a mouthful of Orthos's Oreo shake. "Mmm. This is good," she commented. "Whats this called.?"

"Its an oreo shake mom and why are you drinking it?" Orthos inquired of the Vulcan female.

"Because I'm your mother and because I can and because you two are entertaining," T'Sara responded. "What?. It's true."

Yamaguchi-Solusar meanwhile was sitting on the sofa with Comet who was busy purring at her. "I'm staying outta this one. Helloooo kitty, didja miss me?" she inquired.

"Comet made new friends here. Although I'm sure Comet wants to get home." Daisy smiled at the woman.

"Actually I rather doubt it," Yamaguchi-Solusar answered in a quiet tone. "But there is an excellent animal rescue shelter in town and they can fix you up with a couple of cats or even a dog if you desire one or two."

"These three were a joy to have around. I've never seen Edward so happy. T'Sara too." Orthos explained with a smile. "Do you have anything pressing Elizabeth?"

"No." the tall female answered quietly. "That's why I'm not in a rush to leave. Let the kids and the cats spend a little more time together," she explained.

"I picked up a large ice cream cake. Would you like any?" Daisy asked.

The various people all nodded. "Please," Yamaguchi-Solusar answered with a smile. T'Sara came over as the tall female gently picked up the infant. "Hi sweetie," she commented to T'Sara.

T'Sara reached for the cat, Comet purred at the small infant as she felt the infant run her hand over her face.

Daisy pulled out the cake and started to cut it into pieces. "If I didn't give you enough cake there is plenty here so please ask for more."

Orthos watched as the cake was parcelled out. Moments later everyone began eating their cake as the cat enjoyed the attention she was getting from the infant.