Meeting the Parents

Posted on Thu Sep 29th, 2016 @ 5:02am by Colonel S'er'in'e & Samanthia Akiashiro

Mission: Brave New World
Timeline: After S'er'in'e is discharged from Sickbay

S'er'in'e was preparing his attire for meeting Samanthia's parents. This was not the Akiashiro family she married into but those that came before, her actual parents. He wondered how he would be taken, he was not Human and his size and appearance made him intimidating to those unsuspecting. He was not sure what to expect, little had been said by Samanthia about her parents, he didn't want to press the issue considering her ties to the Akiashiros but he was willing if that would please her.

He had placed on the end of the bed a variety of his clothing trying to pick which would look best for this occasion, he didn't want something overbearing but perhaps something that complimented what Samanthia would wear...assuming he knew what she would wear.

The USS Pastuer finished it docking procedures and was allowing crew, passengers and whomever hitched a ride on the ship. A distinguish pair, both in Fleet Medical blue stepped onto the station all smiles. If their daughter didn't come or write to them more often, They'd go visit their only daughter. They knew her loss of her first husband and twins. But a second mate? Oh the stories they could tell. And the Second husband wasn't human, but Caitian? They were good folks, but a bit clannish as few doctors aboard were Caitian and in the medical field.

Samanthia was working late due to a major snafu and had several other Bar Proprietors , were finishing up separating goods from the mass delivery to her establishment by a horrendous mistake. Both Fleet Security and Akiashiro Security men were not helping matters much by glaring at each other and flexing muscle at each other.

Samanthia sent a quick message down to her apartment that she was going to be late. But be there in plenty of time to change and meet her parents ship. Unbeknownst to the both of them. USS Pastuer had arrived early by several hours.

S'er'in'e had opted for a two piece green and gold attire that was form fitted but still comfortable enough to allow freedom of movement. The computer chirped that a message awaited him and it came as no surprise when he read his Mate would be late, a common thing with running two establishments. He sent back that he was home and would wait there for her to return.

Dr. Iiawah, Mogumu, and Dr. Iiawah, Sarah, moved through the station and getting their tempary quarters on one of the upper decks. Once settled in and freshened up. Mogumu put on a loud Hawaiian shirt with palm trees, dolphins and bright red Hawaiian native flowers and Baggy shorts and sandels. Sarah teasing her husband put on sunglasses after tying her long straight hair into a loose pont tail that hung down her back. She was wearing a bright yet soft yellows a-line dress that ended just above her knees. Yhey hugged each other and set off to find his Warp-12 place on the Promenade where their daughter worked. Since they was early, they would surprise Samanthia and her new husband.

The two of them walked into the Warp-12, looked around for their daughter. Seeing at the bar, looking at them in wide eyed surprise at seeing them both walking towards her. She let out a squeal of delight and rushed over to them. She was never to old to hug her parents and receive hugs from them.

"Your ship wasn'... "Samanthia spoke up only to be inerrupted.

"Surprise!" Sarah spoke looking at her daughter with love.

"Ship came in early." Mogumu spoke up in in his rich baratone voice full of warmth. "Nice place you have here."

"Where's your new husband?" Sarah spoke excited to meet her new son-in-law as she looked around.

"He's in the apartment. You should let us know you would be early. You are more than welcome to stay with us!" Samanthia smiled with pride, "Thanks Daddy Gumu!"

Both laughed at her habit of calling him Daddy Gumu. "I'd like to see your quarters." Mogumu spoke as he released her along with his wife Sarah.

"Most definitely!" Samanthia gave the signal to the Senior Bartender she was gone for the day.

She walked out with them on each side of her arms around her as she had her arms around them. The three of them talking mile a minute in Hawaiian at the same time as they made their way to the turbolift and entered. "Deck 1403!" and the converstion resumed at full speed again. She taught them some basic Caitian Greetings. Even bringing more laughter from the three of them as the turbolift moved rapidly to their destination.

S'er'in'e was busying himself with some minor things, tidy up here, generally making things more presentable. He'd probably cop it with Samanthia later but he wanted to at least do something with his free time. The bed was made with fresh sheets, everything was presentable, all he had now left to do was wait.

Samanthia led them off the Turbolift and moved to the Security Desk and Checkpoint. She got them Visitors passes and logged in. She led them through the corridors, letting them 'ooh and 'aaah' at the rich Akiashiro history on display. It was a good thing the room lighting was kept at a low comfortable level for the both of them. Other wise S'er'in'e would've been blinded by her parents loud bright colors they wore.

Knowing that Samanthia's parents were visiting today, unaware that they had already arrived he'd made sure his appearance was immaculate. Trimmed his whiskers, sharpened and polished his claws, and made sure his teeth and fangs were clean and white. He made sure his fur was in neat order, suitably brushed, freshly washed and scented as his Mate liked.

Not seeing S'er'in'e in the main room, "Please make yourself at home," She waved them to a seat, pointed out the bar for her Dad to help himself. "I'll see if S'er'in'e is here."

They nodded and looked over the common-room. The Paw Prints, the new pictures on the shelves, his cargo crate shelving with his books and scrolls. The oversized utensils he used in cooking. Their furniture mixed together in a tasteful arrangement that provided room to maneuver.

Samanthia entered the bedroom, seeing S'er'in'e. "They're here. Come and meet them." Their sent strong on her. "Mmm... You're looking good. Come on and meet my parents." She was wearing her usual business attire, She removed the jacket and tossed it neatly on the bed. She kicked off her shoes letting them land on her side of the bed on the floor.

S'er'in'e smiled at seeing his Mate again, though surprised when she informed him her parents were here as well. They were expected a few more hours from now. "Thank you." He replied to her compliment of his appearance and then followed her to the main area where the parents waited having to as usual, duck slightly under the lip of the door frame lest he bang his head against it. He saw the parents, the female seemingly taking an interest in the decor, the male spotting him as soon as S'er'in'e walked through the doorway.

Mogumu spoke up, "You're the one who stole my daughter's heart this time around." He alerted his wife, Sarah who turned and face the couple. He set one of S'er'in'es books back on the shelf were he had picked it up to glance through.

Sarah smiled as she looked S'er'in'e over from foot to head as her husband joined. "He is a fine specimen," Smiling a bit as Samanthia followed S'er'in'e and stepped from behind him.

"Mom? Dad. This S'er'in'e, my husband." She spoke as she turned to face S'er'in'e. "My mate, This is my Dad, Mogumu, Iiawah." Mogumu stepped forward to shake hands with S'er'in'e.

"Greeting S'er'in'e," Mogumu making the effort to pronounce his name, "Welcome to the family."

S'er'in'e bowed as customary to Sarah. "Greetings." S'er'in'e replied, the handshake gentle and mindful of claws so not to injure the man.

"This my momma, Sarah Iiawah. Both are Lt. Commanders and Doctors." Samanthia spoke softly as Sarah stepped forward also to be greeted by S'er'in'e. Samanthia nodded for S'er'in'e it was okay to touch her mother. "They serve in Fleet aboard the USS Pastuer.

Sarah, was the type that liked to hug and wasn't shy about it. "Welcome to the Family. You have a Surname?" She was curious and asked politely after releasing S'er'in'e and stepping back to be with her mate. Mogumu watched S'er'in'e and his wife, making sure she was ok.

Considering his size over everyone else in the room S'er'in'e with some slight obvious unease and minor distress rested his hands on the centre of the back of Sarah, "Thank you." He replied to the welcome. "I don't, just S'er'in'e." Then released her. This didn't indicate he didn't like to be held, merely that Samanthia had to date been the only female to hug him.

Samanthia motioned for them to be seated to include S'er'in'e. Mogumu took the sofa, kinda in the middle politely reserving a place for his wife to be next to him. She went into the kitchen area of the apartment along with her mother.

Mogumu looked at S'er'in'e, "What is it you do here on the Starbase?" Typical polite curious questions that people ask to get the feel of one another.

"I am the stations Commander Air Group." He replied trying not to inhale too strongly, Sarah's scent upon him. He hoped Samanthia would notice this problem but made no obvious show of the trouble.

Samanthia and Sarah were chatting happily in the kichen, catching up with each ohers life, turning a few minute chore into a much longer one. As they laid out the food onto a platter and fixing some soft drink similar to a fruit punch that all would enjoy.

"Sam, When I hugged S'er'in'e, he tensed up stiffer than a board." Sarah spoke as she laid out the freshly cut cheese in a neat fan pattern around the edge of the big platter.

"It's his customs and traditions that males are very particular about which females they touch and allowed to him. Something to do with Caitian body chemistry." Samanthia spoke softly s she cut up the meats into the same size as the cheese slices to fit the crackers neatly poured into the center bowl. "Since I'm his mate. I can dictate which females he allowed to touch. Most females go for the simple hand shake." She gave a giggle, "He's probably suffering cause you've overlaid my scent. His connection to me."

Sarah nodded. "I should look into this. I've notice it a lot amongst Caitian we've ran across. Dealing with others. Very polite and yet very possessive of their mates."

"He should be okay as long as he can hear me and know I'm nearby." Samanthia picked up the tray of finger foods as her mother brought the drinks with the glasses into the main common room. Setting the food down on the table within easy reach of everyone. Samanthia a good host poured everyone their drinks. "Help yourself to the snacks."

She settled on S'er'in'e's lap to let him breath in her scent and to eliminate her mother's scent upon him.

"How recent was the damage to the starbase happened?" Mogumu asked S'er'in'e taking in his discomfort and his eyes always going towards his daughter's voice from the kitchen area along with his wife's. His professional curiosity kicking in. "Is it true that Caitian Male suffer effects of being separated from their mates for long periods of time?"

S'er'in'e slightly adjusted his seating position to allow Samanthia to sit in his lap, he was glad for it as it gave him her scent to draw upon and replace that of Sarah. "Not too long ago, repairs are still being completed around some areas" S'er'in'e replied. The follow on question about Caitian males however peeked his interest, it was not something Caitians spoke often of for obvious reasons, however given the relationship the person has to his Mate he felt it best to answer. "It is, the exact time varies but should my Mate be away from me for too long I will undergo a chemical imbalance, depression, seclusion and if continued a coma and death." S'er'in'e's hold on Samanthia drawing her close to his body was firm but not uncomfortable, his tail draped over her thighs to rest the tip against his own left one. Still, the comparison in physical sizes from Samanthia to S'er'in'e was still large, even seated.

Mogumu listened and watched his daughter settle upon her mate. She seamed childish to him when together. He watched him become less agitated and the tail possessiveness position once they settled. He had millions of questions. But his wife glared at him to keep it on a more social level. "Oh hush, woman," he growled at his wife, with the undertone of someone in love. He draped his arm over Sarah. "Is this a marriage for your survival? Or do you love my Daughter?" Getting a gasp from Sarah and punch from her.

"Mogu! I'm sure they love each other very much!" Sarah rolled her eyes as Mogumu looked at his wife.

"It is my parental right to grill S'er'in'e!" Mogumu spoke and turned his attention back to S'er'in'e and Samanthia. "Since he stole her from me without asking for our blessings." Sarah rolled her eyes.

"I'm sure that Samanthia is wise enough to marry for love." Sarah spoke not to be outdone. "I think they look adorable together. She always had a fondness for animals."

"To steal something would imply ownership or property, my mate is neither to anyone, even myself, it is in fact she that claimed me." He tucked his head on her shoulder closest to him. "In my Caste the female is the dominant gender, they are authority figures, leaders of households and bearer of children should the female deem the male worth of her to bear them. Males are subservient, I will do what ever my Mate asks of me, males can be claimed by a female should they prove themselves to be a worthy Mate. My mate claimed me in the traditional Caitian way on my Homeworld." S'er'in'e explained. He let slip the comment about animals, he knew Sarah meant nothing by it.

Samanthia laughed softly, shaking as she leaned against S'er'in'e. "And my dream came true!" She shot towards her Father, as she hugged S'er'in'e.

"Daughter, Daughter! You're going to drive your father to an early grave! I knew I should've traded you in for a boy when you was born!" Mogumu, winced as he gotten another punch from his wife. He laughed again. Looking at S'er'in'e.

S'er'in'e held his Mate as she laughed, the closeness of her as she hugged him having a calming effect on him and though he could understand the Fathers questions, perhaps now that he knew Samanthia did the stealing, claiming and such, perhaps then it might be more clear to him.

"What about the bite marks on her neck." Mogumu spoke curious. Bringing her mother's attention to her neck.

"Mom, Dad..." Samanthia spoke up. "It's the Caitian way of showing supreme trust to each other. By placing their life in their Mates hands to do with as they please. Its not to be taken lightly. Its also the Caitian way of showing they belong to each other as husband and wife. Like we have our vows in marriage." She ran her finger tips over the four fang marks on her neck. Two to a side.

"I've seen marks on their shoulders but not the neck." Mogumu spoke thoughtfully, Sarah nodding confirming.

"Samanthia looked up at S'er'in'e. Blushes faintly. "We had our first quarrel. And yes it was a doozy. That is when he finally marked me. Our shoulder bones are to weak for such marking. Anyway He showed great restraint, yet showed me what I mean to him. I belong to him as well as he belongs to me." She looked up at S'er'in'e with a very soft warm look.

S'er'in'e could understand how her parents might react, he was afterall a very large, very well armed predator and Samanthia a much smaller Human woman. "Traditionally the mark of claim is on the shoulder after the first mating, however as my Mate has pointed out Human bones can not withstand the pressure of a bite very well in that area of the body." He paused briefly. "When I was claimed my Mate for the first time had to experience me around her throat." He paused again. He turned back to her parents. "I can understand how things may appear, I am what I am and I can not help that, you fear for your daughters well being and that too I understand but I can not harm my Mate, to do so I would face banishment. Perhaps...if they saw it, saw your composure, they will understand better?"

Samanthia nodded and stood up, tall and proud. She took the claw necklace from under blouse and let it hang free. "S'er'in'e, hold me as Caitians would their Mate." She stood there with her legs slightly apart.

S'er'in'e stepped behind his Mate, the double joint in the leg meant he could lower himself to a more suitable height. He showed his hands and slowly, every large razor sharp claw at the tip of each finger appeared. He rested his head over her shoulder with his muzzle tucked slightly under Samanthia's chin. His right hand had come up from under her right arm to now lay above her heart. His left also under her left arm came to rest on her where a child would grow within and lastly his tail about her waist, if only once but the move complete. Claw tips pieced the clothing but no pressure exerted, but lightly resting upon her skin. His hold on her gentle but assuring, within his arms, she was safe.

Once held, She spoke softly. "These claws, used to, belong to another Caitian, who came to the Star base. He violated the culture in which he was brought up in a fell into extreme disgrace. The Disgraced Caitian used me to force a confrontation with S'er'in'e. Unfortunately S'er'in'e failed to get the fangs as I wanted him to, for the Disgraced Caitian Male had no fangs to give."

Mogumu, looked at his wife with a mischievous glint in his eyes, stood up and had his wife stand also. He moved behind Sarah and placed his hands in the same fashion around his wife. "I like this," Smiled and whispered sweet nothings in his wife's ears. Sarah smiled at the sweet nothings. She turned her head and gave Mogumu a soft kiss on the cheek.

After a few minutes. Sarah broke the embrace and moved towards S'er'in'e and her daughter. "May I?" Indicating she would like to see S'er'in'e paws and claws.

"S'er'in'e. Please extend one paw out and let my Mother take a look. Also extend your claws out." Samanthia spoke softly to her mate. She knew it went against his culture to display his claws to another, Caitian or Not.

Mogumu moved next to his wife to observe S'er'in'e and defend his wife if needed. Samanthia stayed where she was still in front of S'er'in'e, as she slightly leaned against him within his embrace.

S'er'in'e didn't want to, his claws were for his Mate alone. Only in combat would others see them, let alone feel them. However Samanthia, his Mate, had requested it and he would obey. Taking his hand from it's protective place on her stomach he held it forward, he flexed his fingers and upon straightening them his claws extended to full length.

Sarah looked at Samanthia who nodded. Sarah gently took S'er'in'e paw hand in hers and looked them over with interest. Being professional and respectful. She examined his hand paw and claws, gently poking and feeling the structure of his paw hand. Even feeling the pads for gripping and traction if needed. "This is amazing. To bad I don't have my medical tricorder with me."

That particular comment didn't sit well with S'er'in'e but being mindful of the situation and its participants he opted to hide his feelings. He was not some medical marvel to be explored or studied. However dispite being touched and poked he allowed Sarah to do her thing and keeping perfectly still lest he cut her, even if only ever so slightly but the smallest movement.

"You planning to have children?" Sarah looked at them both.

"Yes. We are." Samanthia spoke softly. She had reach back and placed her hands on S'er'in'e waist.

S'er'in'e's tail slid around Samanthia's waist a little more, slightly tighter and holding her more to him than before. This was uncomfortable for him but Samanthia his Mate had asked and he would obey regardless of the result. He remained silent since the question had been answered with his head still next to Samanthia's and his nose close to her neck drawing in her scent which for now, aside from holding her, was a major calming effect.

Sarah let S'er'in'e paw/hand go. "Thank you." Smiled warmly at him as she moved backwards into her husband, Mogumu. He wrapped his hands around his wife in the same manner.

"I like this. Thanks for showing us." He leaned a bit turning his head and gave his wife a kiss on the cheek. "You have our blessing. S'er'in'e. Keep my baby safe." Bringing a blush to Samanthia's face, even though she knew her daddy loved her. "Ready to hit the waves?"

Samanthia gave a laugh of delight. "I'd love too! We need to change first." She patted S'er'in'es hip to be released. Once released scampered over to the replicator with a bounce in her step. She had the replicator make her a simple one piece white swimsuit. Glancing at S'er'in'e inputted swimming trunks for S'er'in'e. Loose white baggy shorts that ended just above his knees or upper leg joint with the tail hole in the proper place.

"Come on S'er'in'e," Tossing him his swim trunks, She rushed into the bedroom and changed into the her swimsuit and put a simple A-line dress over that and sandals.

S'er'in'e released his Mate, the two of them having a form of communication of thier own developed over time. A look, a knod or shake of the head, a tilt of it all that was needed. However S'er'in'e had a new challenge to face, water. Felines tended to shy away from it, general grooming and cleaning in a shower being about as far as one might go unless pushed further. It also compounded the issue weighing over 500lbs, something that heavy and a dislike for water generally shouldn't mix. Still, he would wear the trunks even if they clashed with his fur colour. He was secretly glad however that his 'inspection' was over with, he'd have to wash at some point to remove Sarah's scent from his hand if the water they were heading to, didn't do it for him.