New Quarters and New beginnings

Posted on Sun Aug 10th, 2025 @ 3:19am by Ensign Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia'anKahr

1,102 words; about a 6 minute read

Kitiuas stepped into her new quarters, much larger do to the fact it was designated for family.
Kasso looked up from the kitchen nook 'Well you look like a warmed over korgasant." said Kasso as she stirred something in the Orion firepot in front of her. Kit could smell the rich spices and sizzling food and smiled.
Kit replied, "I feel like a warmed over korasant. I need to take a shower before I nurse . Where is Astraea by the way?"
Kasso nodded to the side of the counter, there was a small Orion rocker crib. "I finally got her settled down. We are going to need to find someone with psionic abilities sis. She about blew my mind earlier. She can project strong feelings when she is upset or unsettled. I think she was sensing your emotions and stress."
Kit sighed "I was afraid of that. Drauc had mentioned as much, stated that the mental abilities of his family, on both sides, were exceptional. I found that unusual as his mother was Romulan. He just smiled and stated that was what made her such an effective Tal'Diann agent."
Kasso smiled, Kit very rarely spoke of her deceased husband. She knew Kit loved the Vulcan/Romulan hybrid deeply. His sacrifice when he took the blaster bolt intended for Kit and their unborn child had devastated Kit, to the point of almost causing her to have a miscarriage. Kasso said quietly, "Go and get cleaned up. I can smell you from her, and we both know Astraea has a delicate sense of smell."
Kit smiled, she had been lost in thought, thinking of her beloved Drauc. He had sacrificed himself for her and their child, a child he would never see. "Okay, are you cooking what I think you are?"
Kasso smiled, "Perhaps, go and shower. You will find out soon enough." She looked over at the Orion rocker crib, as Astraea stirred and cooed in her sleep. "Hurry now, I believe my niece is aware her mother is close by."
Kit did a small curtsey and twirled around, "Aah Sis which room is mine and Astraea's?"
Kasso laughed a musical laugh and pointed to the room "That way my dear f'deraxt'l sister."
Kit smiled and made her way into the rather large, for a federation starship, master bedroom. She stripped out of her clothing and made her way into the sonic shower.


After her shower, Kit reached into her clothing duffel. She had yet to unpack and arrange her belongings do to her duties. She pulled out some underwear, her favorite silk robe and her beloved furry slippers. Once dressed she made her way out to the shared common area. She could sense her daughter was awake and hungry. Kit winced slightly when she felt Astraea's mind touch hers for reassurance and motherly care. Kit made a mental note to discuss Astraea's unique needs, an infant with both mental abilities and pheromones' that could effect another species, with Chief Counselor Aurora Vali. She was positive the Lieutenant Commander could help her.
Kit swooped in and picked up her daughter, Astraea cooed with delight and began to search for a nipple to latch onto, which Kit readily supplied, to relive the pressure in her breast and to feel the intimate connection between her and her daughter. Kit could smell her daughter pheromones' and felt her mind as she settled in with her. Content and happy.
Kit looked to her sister, Kasso, as she was preparing their plates. The spicy smell of Wing-slugs sautéed in Rhombolian butter. Kasso looked up and smiled "Thank the Thousand Gods. Sis I thought my niece was going to make me go insane with her thoughts of wanting you. Her pheromones' got my breast wanting to lactate." She laughed, "I honestly do not know how you can deal with it. I love Astraea to death, but she can take a toll on me, Not that I mind though."
Kit looked at Kasso "Thank you for everything you have done for us. If you wish I can arrange for you to leave the ship."
Kasso's whole demeaner changed as she set their food down. Kit could smell her sister's pheromones' and the slight cinnamon smell of her anger, which she was trying hard to suppress. "Now you listen to me and listen good Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia'anKahr, I may be your younger sister, but I have no and I mean no intention of abandoning you or Astraea. I am perfectly content with you two."
Astraea began to squirm with the sent of her aunt's pheromones', not liking the sense of anger it signaled. Kit could feel her daughter's agitation and mentally reached out to sooth her as she looked at her sister. "I didn't mean it that way Kas, it is just you gave up your chance to be a master chef at one of Risa's most prestigious resorts. It isn't fair to you to become a nursemaid and nanny to your niece."
Kasso smiled, "I can always get a job as a master chef, but will never be able to get the chance to watch my niece grow or help my sister that often. Now eat your food, Astraea also needs to finish her supper and be put to bed. She will be upset the next time she nurses though, made a rather spicy meal. No alcohol for you though sis. None for me either, seems Starfleet has a silly rule stating all new crew and civilians have to attend a tour and instruction on ship safety. I am summoned to see Master Warrant Officer Vorux at 08:00 to begin my tour and training."
Kit smiled at her sister "Pay attention as what they will instruct you on will save your life and Astraea's. Oh and make sure Chief Vorux introduces you to Chef Harissa, she may want to bring you on to help with all the meals on this ship."
Kasso smile "Suppose I will, now eat and get some rest, both of you. I can clean up here and keep an ear out."
Kit smiled and did as her sister ordered, commenting on how well the meal was. She then expressed the rest of her milk, which Kasso immediately placed in the stasis fridge for later use. Kit burped Astraea and she took her to their room, turned on the ultraviolet nurture lights both her and her daughter required and rocked her daughter to sleep, falling asleep her self as she rocked her daughter.

 

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