A Little Surprise (part 3)

Posted on Thu Jul 27th, 2017 @ 7:53am by Commodore Samantha York & Lieutenant JG Elizabeth Jackson & Lieutenant JG Ronnie Wolfe & Ensign Maria Delgado & Senior Chief Petty Officer Helga (Hel) Lowe & Lieutenant Illise Hale & Lieutenant Rhiannon O'Connor Barak & Ensign Tallas Shirol & Lieutenant JG Teenah Spartacus

1,230 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Pulling Together
Location: Main Science Lab
Timeline: Current

[previous]

Illise looked around. "Well, I think that we would all like to have some refreshments. I highly recommend the punch," she looked over at the chemistry set, "and enjoy the snacks. I'll bring out the games. Mingle, meet Elsa and enjoy yourselves!" Illise walked over to her office where she had put the games she had prepared. She grabbed the box of diapers first. It wasn't exactly a game, but it would be fun.

[continued]

Ronnie looked around for a good place to put Elsa down so she could get herself some snacks.

"I'll take her," Sam said, coming up beside Ronnie. "You should enjoy yourself." She picked up the baby and began to talk softly to her.

A little bemused to see Sam acting maternal, Ronnie took Damion over to the snack table. She let go of his hand and began to fill a plate.

"Hello, I am Spartacus, what's your name." Teenah asked the child as she made it seem like she was in line. "If you need I can help the little one, you seem to have your hand full." She said to Ronnie.

Ronnie nodded to Sam. "I'm afraid the Commodore beat you to it. But you can hold her next."

Sam grinned. "Captain's prerogative."

Illise came back out of the office with a large box wrapped in sparkling paper. She set it on an empty table near the snacks and picked out one of the diapers and a colorful marker. "This is a little bit of fun!" She explained. "Write a note, advice or anything that comes to mind on a diaper. When mom and dad get around to using them, there will be something fun about the dirty chore." She chuckled and put the diaper back in the box, then took out a basket of markets and placed them beside it.

*Proof that life is not a bed of roses...* Spartacus thoughts of what to write. *This inspired the term 'Waste management.* was another thought she had.

Helga couldn't help it. She took a diaper and marker and quickly wrote, "While this may be a dirty task, it is an excellent way to monitor the health of your baby." The parents would learn soon enough that you could always tell that a child was sick by the contents of the diaper.

Lizzie didn't have any words of wisdom as the closest thing she'd ever come to a baby was Robin. So she drew a waterfall surrounded by trees.

Rhiannon took one and wrote 'Quick! Put this thing on her before she goes all over the place!

Her parents had told her that naked babies were extremely cute...until they pooped or peed all over the place, likely splattering you, your favorite article of clothing, your bed...maybe the couch. If it was your clothes, then absolutely for sure it would be when you were running late to get out the door.

Maria thought about it for several moments. What did her parents and extended family do? "Canta y no llores." It was part of an old Mexican song, and it was also good advice.

Sam passed the baby off to Teenah to hold, figuring everyone would want a turn and she shouldn't monopolize the child while she was being good. Then she took her turn writing on a diaper. "If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales." -- Albert Einstein.

Tallas took a diaper happily and giggled as she placed it down on the table. She began to write on it, giggling softly to herself as she did so. Soon, she placed the marker down and placed it on the table for all to read. "Warning: Level 10 hazardous maternial insides. Please wear a Level 5 or above Hazard Suit and dispose of accordingly. Time in Quarentine and in a Decomtamination Shower is required. Please see a Science Officer for proper disposal procedure. Have a nice day." followed by a smiley face with its tongue sticking out. Tallas than grabbed another marker and diaper before handing it over to her mother Thy'las. "Go ahead, Mom. Your turn."

Thy'las picked up the marker and looked around, unsure of whether she should participate or not, before finally coming to the conclusion that Tallas would not let her live it down. She wrote something quickly down onto the diaper before placing it on the table with the others. "Do not open till Chief of Security arrives." She than leaned back in the chair and couldn't help but crack a smirk.

Illise giggled as she saw some of the creative notes on the diapers. Picking up a blank one she wrote "No, this is NOT chocolate" on it. After placing it in the box she walked over to the snack table and almost took a small sandwich before spotting a tray of chocolate. It was all she could do not to laugh out loud as she put some on her plate.

Maria took Elsa from Teenah so she could have a chance to play with the baby and so Teenah could get herself a snack. "Hola, princesa," she cooed, holding the baby so that she could look around.

Spartacus was a little saddened at the transfer of the little one but did not let it show to the crowd, she tried to keep her thoughts away from Samantha picking up on the twinge of loss, something she did not often let slip, but the baby was just too cute for words.

"They have a way of getting attention without words." Spartacus started to prepare her a plate. "Would you like something Maria?"

"Por favor," Maria said. "Gracias."

Spartacus began to carefully prepare a few things for checking to make sure she made correct choices as any good hostess would; and as she had been trained to do. It only toook a few moments to complete the process.

"Let's find you a place to sit with the Little One." Spartacus suggested as she had actually spotted a small place.

"Thank you," Maria said, expertly holding the baby on one hip while she followed Teena. "And when you are done eating, you can take her back."

"That would be ... " She shook her head slightly. "A fun little experiance I do not get much." SHe smiled genuinely.

*Not being pretty enough for Breeding stock and all.* She thought quickly and shook her head again, past is the past.

The food and games continued for a while, giving everyone a chance to hold and play with the baby. Then Ronnie, with the help of Damion, opened the presents for the baby. At last it was time for everyone to go back to their respective quarters. Ronnie hugged and thanked everyone for the wonderful surprise and then took Elsa back to her quarters for a nap.

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Lieutenant Illise Hale
Chief Science Officer

Lieutenant JG Ronnie Lancaster
Assistant Chief Science Officer

Commodore Samantha York
Commanding Officer

Ensign Teena Spartacus
Counselor

Senior Chief Petty Officer Helga Lowe
Nurse

Lieutenant JG Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jackson
Botanist

Lieutenant JG Rhiannon O'Connor Barak
Head Nurse

Ensign Maria Delgado
Science Officer

Ensign Tallas Shirol
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer

Thy'las Shirol
Guest

 

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