Joining The Family

Posted on Sun Jun 5th, 2022 @ 7:22am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson & Miran Lalor [Lalor] HRH & Captain Mattias Richardson [Reece]

Mission: Rejoinder
Location: Phoenix's Colorado House
Timeline: MD 2 / 0943 hours
5483 words - 11 OF Standard Post Measure

The next morning, Mattias woke in Phoenix's large, comfortable bed. The first thing he noticed, was the woman he loved with all his heart, still asleep, curled up against him. Leaning towards her slightly, he gently kissed the top of her head.

Phoenix mumbled something and curled tighter against him. It sounded like 'not now, too tired"

Smiling, Mattias held her closer to him and closed his eyes again, enjoying the sensations of just being there with Phoenix.

Eventually however the Erisian in his arms stirred and opened her eyes. "Morning," she whispered.

Smiling down at her, he replied. "Morning, beautiful."

"Did you sleep well?" She asked as she shifted to look up at him. She ran a hand through her messy hair.

"Like the dead. You?" He stretched while still holding her to him.

Smiling, she kissed his jaw. "Very well as well. It's very nice to have you in the same bed again."

Nodding in agreement, he replied. "It's also nice to be in bed together without the thought of a mission coming up to pull us from it."

"Hmm yes, just my family waiting down stairs or the crew awaiting my return."

Pulling her into a warm embrace, he said, "They can wait. We are together again and plan to enjoy ourselves." He then kissed her.

Phoenix was more than content to put the rest of the world on hold and returned the kiss.

For the next hour, the pair enjoyed one another fully. Later, as they lay, blissfully spent, he said, "I hope I still exceed your expectations, my love."

"Hmmm" she purred. "Every time it exceeds my expectations. I just hope I exeed yours love."

Mattias, chuckled. "Oh, you always do, my love." He gently moved a few stray hairs from her face.

And then his stomach rumbled slightly, causing him to giggle softly. "I don't want to, but, I suppose we should get up, get cleaned up and go greet the day. I'd love to spend the day with you and the twins. I'll understand if you want some alone time with them, though."

"I can do both. Spend time with you and them and then just with them. I need to spend time with Miran as well. Something is up with her and Triston."

"Oh?" Mattias asked. "And who is this Triston? Someone I need to straighten out?" He gave her a mischievous grin.

"Only if you can convince him to ask her out before she turns 18. I have money riding on it." Phoenix laughed. "He has been her best friend since she was 15. He is older, 19 to her nearly 17, but they need to just wake up and date, kiss, have sex I do not know what ever they need to do because if I get one more rant about how he is flirting with Raye or Raye was flirting with Triston from her I may send her to a convent. Not to mention that Raye was not flirting with Triston and Triston is so clueless he would not have even noticed if she was."

Mattias laughed at hearing this. "Oh, to be so young again. Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago. I doubt we were ever that young. I mean, we were, but, you lived in a castle, which I rescued you from, and when I was that age, I was on the Silver Linings getting my body and mind ready to join the Corps. And the only girl that was ever around was Kara."

She kissed him. "Frankly, Triston needs to get the lead out and just kiss her and lock her in a room and have sex. That's my opinion as the older caring sister. The tension. It kills me! I swear they are both just too chicken." she smiled. "If Triston can get over the fact that she is the Captain's sister and just jump her bones, I think they will be very happy together."

Hearing Phoenix talk thusly made Mattias grin bigger and bigger, the more she said. "'Jump her bones'?" He giggled. "My goodness, Phee, what did I do to you, all those years ago?" He stuck out his tongue between his teeth and winked playfully.

"You gave me the best first sex ever." she said with a grin. "Really spoiled me for others."

Mattias gave Phoenix a playfully smug smile. "Yep...that's me, ruiner of women for other men." He managed to hold it for about three seconds, then burst out laughing at his own ridiculousness. Then, after he calmed down, he reached out and gently held her face. "I think it's as simple as we were always meant to be together, my love."

"Hmmm probably" she smiled.

Sighing contently as he gazed into those beautiful silvery-blue eyes, Mattias smiled. "If there is a greater power working behind the scenes, I'm glad it brought us together. You are the person that I want to spend the rest of my days with."

She nuzzled him. "But first we need to get moving and have food." she smiled at him. "Shower?"

He smiled at her. "That sounds like a wonderful idea." He then waited for her to get up, then he got out of the luxurious bed and followed her into the large bathroom. "Wow, spared no expense I see, " he said, admiring the equally luxuriously appointed bathroom.

"I had some spare cash laying around. And Starfleet owed me 6 months of backpay from when we were in the Andromeda Galaxy." Phoenix said. "Thought I would put it to some good use."

Opening the large shower stall, seeing the marble bench against the back wall, he said, "Looks cozy."

She smirked and stepped into the shower past him to turn on the taps. "It is."

Mattias's skin reacted to the steam, as sweat started to bead upon his oily skin. Smiling down into her eyes, he said, "I love you."

Phoenix slid her hands down his back and pressed against him. "I love you too."

Looking into those hypnotic eyes, Mattias knew that he would never feel about anyone else, as he felt about Phoenix Lalor. He leaned in and kissed her.

Phoenix kissed him gently back. "This shower is way too big for one person but perfect for us."

The steam from both the hot water, and their hot bodies, fogged up the shower stall glass, as they made love again.

A short while later, Mattias helped Phoenix sit down on the large bench in the stall.

She lay her head on his shoulder and sighed. "What a wonderful start to the day."

He reached over and gently rubbed the top of her thigh. Sighing, he replied. "You got that right, honey."

Smiling she stood. "I am going to wash and get moving."

He nodded. "Yeah, that's a good idea. We stay in here any longer and I'm sure your impressionable little sister will come barging in here, making sure we're still alive, and see much more than she should."

Phoenix smirked. "Not likely. She would probably send Kyian in." She briskly washed her body and then her hair, before wringing it out and headed to get a towel.

Mattias did the same, even using the razor and shave cream that he liked to use, which was on one of the shower shelves. "And how long have you had my favorite brand of razor and shave cream here, my love?" He asked with a grin.

"I got a friend to stock it a few days ago" She admitted.

His grin grew bigger. "You never cease to amaze me, my love."

She shot him a grin and wrapped her hair up in a hair towel and headed to get clothes out of the wardrobe.

After she left, Mattias focused on making himself ckean and presentable for her family. Especially her mother. He wanted to ensure that she never had any reason to think less of him.

Phoenix was dressed and waiting for him with clean clothes when he came out. "Hey handsome."

Wearing just a towel around his waist, Mattias smiled softly at the woman he loved. "Hey, beautiful." He leaned in and gave her a quick, loving, kiss, then looked down at the clothes she had replicated for him. "These look comfy!"

Kissing him back she smiled. "I am pretty sure I got the size right. I know your stuff is still in the shuttle."

Picking up the jeans, Mattias slid them on. After adjusting himself, then closing the jeans, he did a quick squat and stood back up. "Feel good to me. How's my butt look?" He asked jokingly as he turned to display it for Phoenix.

"Keep it up and I will be not getting food." She teased and leaving her damp hair down she headed for the door.

"Hey!" He laughed as he turned and grabbed the t-shirt, slipping it on as he caught up to her. He took her right hand into his left and raised it to kiss her knuckles. "I do know how to behave." He gave her a boyish grin and wink.

"I know you do." She replied. they descended down the levels to the kitchen.

When he saw Miran in the kitchen, Mattias smiled and said, "Mornin', princess!" He gave her a friendly wink as he spoke.

Miran looked up from the book she had been reading. "ohh a funny guy" she groused.

"Teenager" Phoenix snarked at her sister.

"You have any idea what time it is?"

"No," Came the reply from the eldest Lalor

"10:30. Mother has the twins out in the garden. Kyian is working in his room."

"And you are still here because?"

"Triston is not coming down." Miran huffed. "Something about working with Mr Kavanagh."

Phoenix smirked at her again. "is Raye helping him?"

"No" Came the short reply, "She is off with GAVIN."

"Ah" Phoenix smiled "well , go enjoy your day. Matt and I are starving."

Mattias grinned at the exchange between the sisters. Then, after Miran left, he looked at Phoenix and smiled. "So, what's available in the cupboards?"

"As to that I have no idea. let's have a look and see shall we?" Phoenix said as she opened the fridge.

Moving up behind her, Mattias put his arms around her belly and held her to him, as they looked in the fridge. "I could make us some omelets?"

"hmm sounds good" She said "I'll get the plates and drinks." she kissed his jaw.

He smiled when she kissed him. "May I have a raktajino, extra strong?" He started to gather the item he would need and started making their breakfast.

"Of course my love" She moved to prepare it. She knew he liked his coffee, not that she was much of a drinker of it.

As Phoenix started her side of the prep, Mattias did the same on his end. After scrambling the eggs, he took the ham and mushrooms and chopped them up to decent bite size. Next, he took the block of chedder and, after finding the grater, made a nice-sized pile of cheese. Once his pan was hot, he splashed a little cold water into the eggs(secret of how to make them fluffier) and then poured them into the pot. Next, he seasoned them with salt and pepper.

Once the eggs were ready, he sprinkled in the ham, then the mushrooms, followed by the cheese. After folding the egg over, he cooked it just a little longer, ensuring the egg didn't brown. Once the first omlet was finished, he placed it in a second, smaller, pan and put that pan on the warmer element on the rear of the large stove. He then quickly repeated the process to create a second omelet.

After both were finished, he slid the first omlet back into the main pan, turned off the heat and carried the pan over to the table. After first serving the fresher omlet to Phoenix, he took the older one and returned the pan back to the stove. He then moved back to the table and sat down. "Hope you like it," he said as he sat next to her at the table.

"I always do like your cooking darling." Phoenix smiled up at him. She scooped up a forkful and ate. "Hmm yum"

Mattias smiled as he watched Phoenix enjoy the food he made for them. It warmed his heart to see her so happy. He picked up his fork and began to eat.

They ate in comfortable silence, occasionally touching each other's hands as they ate. "I will clean up" Phoenix said as they finished.

"Okay, Sweetheart." Mattias sat back and enjoyed his coffee. He could get used to life like this with Phee and her family. A soft smile filled his face as he looked out the large bay windows.

After clean up had been done, Phoenix headed for the garden area to find her mother and the twins. The estate was secure and shielded as per her own exacting requirements and she knew that her family was safe.

Mattias watched Phoenix from the windows, deciding to give her some alone time with her babies. He knew that she had expressed them having children of their own, within the year, however, he still wanted to give her this gift. He stood and started to move about the house, looking at everything that Phee had brought from Erisia and from her many travels elsewhere in the universe.

"So" A voice came from behind him. Miran stood there. "You sticking around?"

Turning back, Mattias grinned softly as he replied. "Until my last breath. I lost Phoenix once before. I'll never let anyone separate us again. I love her more than my own life."

She crossed her arms and studied him. "Ken said that as well, And he is not here any more. You'll forgive me if I don't hold my breath"

Nodding with understanding, Mattias replied. "I know she has had a rough time, these last few years. So have I. Back when we were forced apart by our duty, we swore that, should we ever find each other later in life, we would never be separated again. So, I tell you now, only Death himself will be able to pull me from her side again. "

Miran kept her gaze steady "We shall see Mattias. But if this ends up being like before, You will need all your skills, because I will come for you." The nearly 17 year old stated coldly. "Do Not Hurt her"

Mattias' smile faltered and was replaced with a frown. "Like before? Miran, I'm not sure what you're referring to. The last time your sister and I were together, we were ripped apart by movement orders from Starfleet. We hated it and pledged that when we found each other again, we would never let go of the other." He then started to grow a bit stern. "And you can keep your little threats to yourself. I would give my life to keep your sister safe." He couldn't figure out where this anger towards him was coming from, but, he knew how he felt about Phoenix, and he knew how she felt about him.

Miran merely replied "We shall see." And she left the room.

Phoenix came inside with the twins in her arms. "Hey" she said to him with a smile. "You ok?"

Hearing Phoenix, Mattias inhaled a deep breath and put a smile on his face. It was not his place to cause issues in her family. "Yeah, just chatting with Miran." He paused and glanced at the twins and his smile grew warmer. "Are the three of you having fun?"

"Hmm yes we were, but its almost time for their nap." She paused. "Miran.. that reminds me we need to discuss Tristi."

Mattias looked back at Miran. The future of the young woman had been a long conversation between he and Phoenix. Mattias was of the mind to become Tristi's legal guardian, possibly even officially adopting her. He felt drawn to protect and guide her.

And while Phoenix felt the same, she already had a teenager on her hands and two infants. She studied Mattias's face. "Matt?"

"Hmm?" He replied, realizing that he had zoned out with his thoughts. "Oh, sorry, my love." He smiled as he moved over to her. "May I?" He gestured to hold one of the twins.

She nodded and handed him William with a smile. "So.. What do you want to do about Tristi?"

Mattias beamed slightly as he took careful hold of young Master William. Once he was safely tucked into Mattias' elbow, the smiling Marine looked up at Phoenix. "Well, I guess it would be a bit crowded on the Elysium, what with your sister, me and the twins, as you said earlier. And you're right, we need to focus on the twins and the rest of the family. However, I don't want to just drop her in the cold either." He tried to think of any options available to them.

"Maybe...see if she is interested in attending the Academy on the Elysium? That way, she is building true independence, while gaining real skills, and we are just a walk away, in case she wants to talk to someone familiar?"

"We can take her in, I have no issue with it, I just want us to be on the same page." Phoenix said softly. "And she might not be ready for the Academy, Matt."

Mattias chuckled and blushed softly. "Oh, yeah, you're probably right. Sorry," he looked down at William in his arms. "My thoughts seem to be going to mush when I've got this little prince."

She wanted to say that William and Elizabeth should have been his, they could have been, she told herself had she not settled but she didn't say that. "You are good with children." She said softly.

Mattias replied softly as he continued to gaze at William, who had awoke and was staring up at him with interest. "That's because children have no pretense. Whether they're happy, sad, hungry or sleeping, they are who they are." He smiled down at William, who grinned back.

"Besides, I can be my true self with them. That's right, William, your Mama doesn't know that you and Elizabeth have seen through my disguise. I'm just a happy bubble monster." He then started making soft bubble sounds, which caused William to giggle happily.

Phoenix laughed as she turned Elizabeth to watch her brother and Mattias. "Its time for their nap so... do you want to help me put them to bed?"

Resuming his disguise, Mattias smiled and nodded. "Yes, please," he said softly, the love he held for all three very evident in his eyes.

Phoenix smiled back and they walked up stairs to the nursery where the twins slept.

Elizabeth was almost asleep in her arms as she entered the room.

Mattias followed behind walking as softly as he could. By the time they all entered the room, William was fast asleep. "Which crib?" He mouthed to Phoenix.

"It does not matter, they are both the same." Phoenix said softly. She placed Elizabeth in the one on the left and activated the holo nanny.

Mattias nodded and gently lowered William down into the other crib. Once he was comfortably situated, Mattias kissed the tips of his right hand index and middle fingers, then gently transfered the kiss to William's tiny forehead. "Good night, my sweet little prince," he whispered. "Sweet dreams."

Then, switching places with Phoenix, he repeated the kiss with Elizabeth. "Good night, my beautiful princess. Sweet dreams."

Phoenix watched and smiled. "Hmmm you are great with kids."

Smiling a huge, loving grin at her, he whispered as he moved to wrap his arms around her. "That's probably because, even though I'm a big, strong Marine badass, deep down, I'm still a kid at heart." He kissed her softly and held her close, enjoying the family moment.

Phoenix smiled up at him. "Yes you are" she kissed him gently.

He smiled again. His love for this woman, and these babies, knew no limits. He would give his life to protect each and all of them. Inhaling a deep breath through his nose, he released his hold and whispered, "Phee, I am so deeply in love with you and your babies. If it takes the rest of my life, I will spend every waking moment keeping you all safe, happy and loved."

Reaching into his pocket, he grabbed an item he had been carrying for several weeks. As he pulled the item out, he slowly lowered to one knee. "Phoenix Lalor, in all my life, I have never been happier than I am right now. I hope to provide you and the babies with the same amount of love and devotion that you have always shown me."

He revealed the object, a glistening, jewel covered engagement ring. This ring was unique from the traditional single main stone. This one held three center stones, arranged in a triangle shape with one, Phoenix's Erisian birthstone, at the apex of the triangle arrangement, pointing towards the tip of her finger. The other two, positioned closer to her heart, were the Erisian birthstones for the twins. Then, in a thin ring of stones that surrounded the first three, were Mattias's Earth birthstone.

"Phoenix Lalor, will you marry me?"

Her eyes welled with tears and her hand trembled as she reached out to the ring. She nodded mutely but her lips were curved in a smile. "Yes" she got out after a few minutes.

The smile that filled Mattias's face beamed in brilliance. Slowly, he slipped the ring onto her finger, then after taking her hand in his, kissed it. He then stood and kissed Phoenix deeply.

She wound her arms around his neck and kissed him back just as deeply. This felt right.

After wrapping his arms around her waist, he lifted her up off her feet and spun slowly in a circle. When they finally came up for air, he grinned and asked, "So, I take it, you like the ring?"

"The ring is pretty, but I love you more" Phoenix whispered and clung to him.

Mattias held onto Phoenix tightly. He then heard one of the twins make a soft cooing noise. Looking over, he then said, "I want to adopt your babies as well, my love."

That startled her. Phoenix looked at him "Really?" She had considered that he would not want anything to do with the twins because they were not his.

Smiling warmly, he nodded, his eyes starting to well up. "I love them, very dearly. I know I'm not their biological father. But, I do want them to know me as their father. To know that, no matter what, I will always be there for them, guiding them, protecting them, loving them, forever."

Phoenix smiled at that and kissed him again. "You are wonderful"

Mattias returned the kiss, then smiled. "So...I guess this means that you're stuck with me, forever." He grinned even broader at the thought.

"Hmm I can handle that"

After a few moments of kissing and being close, Mattias grinned and asked, "So, whom do we tell first?"

"Hmm can we keep it to ourselves for a bit? I want to keep it to myself for a now."

Mattias smiled. "Your wish is my command, my Queen." He then peaked over at the twins and his face lit up. "Can I tell one person now?" He tilted his head towards the cribs.

Elizabeth was laying on her back giggling softly and watching them with a small smile on her sweet little face. Her little arms were waving slowly.

Smiling Phoenix nodded. "Missy there should be asleep."

Mattias grinned happily as he moved over to Elizabeth's crib, who was now waving her arms even more excitedly.

Leaning in, Mattias gently scooped up the young princess and held her secure in his arms. Speaking in a quiet, silly voice, he said, "That's okay, Mama, she's just excited to see you happy! Aren't you, Little Miss, yes!" He slowly started to rock her in his arms as he kept speaking to her. "My sweet, beautiful Elizabeth, guess what? I just asked your Mommy to marry me! And she said, yes!" He made exaggerated faces as he spoke, gaining more happy giggles. "And, after I marry your mommy, I am going to officially adopt you and William! I will always be here for the three of you, I promise!"

As he kept rocking, Elizabeth finally fell back to sleep. Mattias stayed standing there, a smile of contentment on his face.

Phoenix watched him and smiled. "Put her to bed, Darling," she said.

Reluctantly, Mattias did just that. Carefully, he lowered her back into her crib and pulled her blanket back up to her belly. He stood there a few monents longer, just leaning on the edge of the railing, watching her sleep peacefully.

Phoenix reached out, touched his shoulder gently. "We have two hours until they wake." She whispered. "Come, let's relax."

Nodding Mattias quietly moved away from the cribs and out into the hall, where he waited for Phoenix to join him.

Phoenix followed him out and the door slid half shut behind them. She linked her arms through his and they walked down the hall towards their room.

Mattias very happy in this moment. The woman he loved had agree to marry him, and he was going to legally adopt her beautiful babies as well. "I am so excited, my love."

She smiled "Gee I wonder why" She laughed.

Moving his arms to hug Phoenix to him, Mattias replied. "Oh, I don't know. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that this super intelligent, unbelievably hot renegade princess agreed to be my wife."

"Oh I am not that smart."She replied with a smile. "But keep talking, I like it."

Mattias grinned happily. "Let's see, you are super intelligent, I mean, you did agree to marry me afterall." He gave her a cheeky grin. "You are also very compassionate, funny, the best kisser I've ever kissed. You're brave, very honorable. You always fight for those that can't fight for themselves. Did I mention that you were unbelievably hot and phenomenal in bed?"

"Hmm had a good teacher in that regard." Phoenix purred in his ear.

"We've taught each other many things, my Queen." His voice a bit huskier than before.

"Hmmm you taught me more my King." Phoenix replied.

Mattias then stopped and scooped Phoenix up into his arms. "I think there is more we can learn from each other." He then kissed her as they entered her master suite.

Phoenix laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Hmmm always up for new experiences love."

Carrying her over to the fireplace, Mattias set her back on her feet. "Fix us some drinks, while I get the fire going."

"In the middle of the day?"Phoenix asked with a smile. But she headed for the wet bar.

"Do you have someplace to be, my love?" He asked with a grin. "We're on vacation, basically. And besides, I'd very much like to cuddle up to my fiancé while our babies are sleeping." He then looked over at her, a concerned look on his face. "Is..is it okay that I called them ours? I know I have no legal right yet."

"Its fine" Phoenix smiled at him. "And define cuddle up Lian"

Mattias grinned, then replied. "For now, my love, just cuddle in front of the fire and enjoy the fact that we are taking the next step in our life together." He gave her a cheeky grin and added, "Of course, if you can't help youself and feel the need to ravage me...well...who am I to stop a determined woman."

"oh I am sure you would not stop me, you love having my mouth on you." she handed him a drink and sat on the couch before the fireplace.

Chuckling happily, Mattias took the drink and, once the fire was going, stood and moved to sit next to Phoenix on the couch. Putting his left arm up and around her he pulled her closer to him. "Yeah....ya got me there, Princess." He gave her a flirty wink and then kissed her, before raising his glass in a toast. "To us, our whole family."

"Hmm to us" Phoenix snuggled into his side as she clinked her glass to his. "Hmm tonight, we can celebrate a lot more, in here right?"

Mattias gave Phoenix a hungry grin. "Oh yes. Yes we will." He then took a sip of his drink. "Might need to pay the holonanny overtime."

Phoenix smirked at that "Oh? And what plans do you have My Love?"

Mattias continued to grin. "I think I'll need some extra credit courses on how to please my fiancé."

"hmm I am always willing to assist you with your homework" she nibbled on his ear gently.

Growling softly, Mattias took a healthy pull from his drink, then reached forward and placed it on the coffee table. Sitting back into the couch, he caressed Phoenix's face and said, "I think we should begin our study lessons immediately." He then kissed her.

She kissed him back as she blindly put her glass down beside his and slid into his lap. "I am willing to learn more Lian" she whispered against his lips.

A little while later, they were in bed together, enjoying each other as they rested between lovemaking.

"My Lian is a great lover" she gasped out as she lay there.

Mattias grinned as he gently caressed Phoenix's face. "No more master today. I just want to be us, sweetheart."

"Good" she whispered and rolled so she lay against him and kissed him.

He returned the kisses with equal passion, then looked into her hypnotic eyes and said, "I love you, Phee."

"I love you Matt" Phoenix nuzzled his neck gently as they lay there holding each other.

For a little while, neither said anything, just enjoying the moment together.

Mattias smiled a little as he asked, "Who's gonna want to skin me first?"

"Hmm not sure. But my crew is going to want my head anyway."

He growled protectively. "They'll have to go through me first. And, as you recall, I'm near impossible to kill." He gave her a cheeky grin.

"hmm and how glad i am that you are impossible to kill" Phoenix kissed him gently.

Mattias made a soft yummy sound when Phoenix kissed him. "You are stuck with me, my love. Forever and a day."

"And you are stuck with me for the same time period." Phoenix replied with a smile. "And I think its going to be a great time."

"You better believe it, baby." Mattias was smiling a very content and happy grin.

Phoenix curled against him, enjoying the closeness of their bodies. She ran her hands through his hair, just stroking h8m gently.

Mattias closed his eyes and purred softly. "I never want this moment to end," he said softly.

"hmm with children these moments always end" Phoenix whispered back.

Smiling, he replied. "And they are the only interruption of this that I will never get angry by. Our babies will always come first, my love."

Smiling back, Phoenix nodded. "Agreed"

Mattias gave her a few more long kisses, then smiled fully, as he seemed to think about something pleasant.

"What is in your head now?" she whispered as she stroked his head.

Looking up at the ceiling, Mattias sighed and responded. "Just thinking about both, how beautiful you will look on our wedding day, and how perfect our children, all of our children obviously, but our children specifically, will be."

She smiled. "And just when do you want to get married and if you say tomorrow I will tickle you."

He smirked playfully, tempted to see if she'd carry forward with her threat. Instead, he said, "As soon as we can get a full ceremony planned, with your Elysium crew and our Black Watch crew in attendance. Both crews deserve to experience seeing you happy, my love."

"Hmm thats an idea" she admitted.

"Would you do things differently?" He looked down at her, as she laid in his arms

"Hmm no, but I would have liked it to be a small thing but I know the crew will want a party. Guess the Arboretum on the Elysium would work" she nuzzled him.

He purred softly and replied, "So long as you're by my side, I'll do anything you want, my love."

"Hmm I love you" she whispered again. "And I am not going anywhere"

"I love you too, baby-girl," he replied happily.

A few moments later, they recieved notification from the holonanny that the twins had awoken and were hungry.

~OFF~

 

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