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Chapter 34 - Personal Space

Tuesday 31st January 2017

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Sam jumps as his Omni-tool rudely awakens him. "Do you not use how to use the mute Sam?" The sky blue one quizzically asks with a smile from the other side of the bed.

"I do but I forgot. I wonder if it is possible to set it so that it only beeps between certain times."

"I would guess there is a way. It is probably in some obscure advanced menu somewhere in your Omni-tool."

"You have a point Ami. It is really not designed for communications." Sam reads the message after fiddling around in the options menu and finding nothing to set a timer.

Sam,

I have a short meeting early tomorrow afternoon. Once that has ended I will come to see you in your hotel room.

"Who was it?" Sam laughing a little.

"We will have a visit tomorrow afternoon by some unnamed individual who seems to like omitting her name as if it is some kind of running joke."

"Sha'ira?" Sam nods.

"I do not think I have complemented you yet on your facial markings Ami. The ivy like plant seemingly growing from a cap on the end of each of your folds is rather interesting as the stem is more of a dashed line unlike the markings on your body which are continuous. I also like how the ones from your lower folds split and seem to delicately enhance your eyes by growing either side of them."

"Thank you Sam. I have occasionally looked at myself and wondered if I would look better if some of the leaf like markings were removed. Light blue is not the least obvious colour for markings which does make them a little difficult to live with."

"Be happy with what you have Ami. I have seen some individuals with very little marking and I guess it would be a little difficult to read facial expressions in that case."

"It makes it a little slower but it is not difficult Sam. I do get your point and it is not like my face is heavily marked so it is more marking colour than not above the nose."

"I would say about twenty percent light blue or something like that. As you are lying now is rather pretty as the light from the gas cloud through the window gives the light blue a slight warm glow." Amistathya pulls the duvet over her head. "Trust you to spoil my moment." Amistathya pokes her head out with a smile. "Anyway it is a good time to get up as I need to help Adastra at some point today and I believe you wished to get to know me better?"

"I do Sam." Amistathya gets up from under the covers and has a look at her bruise which had gained a bit of a brown tinge. Sam does likewise before shuffling across the bed to sit down next to Amistathya.

"Your bruise looks a little painful but a little smaller. Does it feel any better?"

"It is not sore unless something touches it. I do not think the individual hit me too hard as I have had worse ones; this I feel will not last more than a handful of days."

"I am glad to hear that." Sam gives her a short hug before finding something to put on. Amistathya quickly join Sam in the clothing hunt.

"Do you think I could talk to you while you help Adastra today as the office area is nice and private?"

"I suppose I can keep communication to Adastra text only. I am sure Adastra will understand." Amistathya gives Sam a hug before the two of them walk out of the bedroom into the living area to find Hymara and Lianta watching something. "Morning."

"You both slept ok?" Sam looks to Amistathya who nods.

"It seems we did."

"I am glad to hear that as there are a number of articles about you in this mornings news. Most are just pure speculation but one or two were having a rant about you trivialising being on the dangerous list."

"Be honest Lianta, were there any insults towards me personally?"

"Actually they seem to be targeting Amistathya more. Funnily enough it tends to be the more egotistical reporters who have made those comments."

"I am actually amused that they are so annoyed that they feel the need to write about it. Does that screen have a pause function on it as we could do with some breakfast?" Hymara pauses the screen and the two of then get up to join Sam and Amistathya for breakfast.

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Adastra had already been working on the thruster for about an hour when a beep broke the eerie quiet in her room. Feeling a bit of relief something was happening she reads the message.

Adastra,

I am guessing you have been at work a while. Sorry but you begin to treat these times off world as a holiday so we are just finishing breakfast. I will connect into the system shortly and we can work on the design together.

Sam

Adastra tries to polish up the random commenting all over the design page to try and give it some sort of order. It would be an unfathomable mess to anyone else at the moment.

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"You do know there is nothing stopping you two from going out while I get some work done."

"We would rather be fairly close just in case Sam."

"Fair enough." Sam saying to the back of the commandos as they walk over to the sofa to continue watching whatever it was before they went for breakfast. Sam and Amistathya go into the small office opposite the bathroom which had two consoles on a long worktop which extended the entire length of the room. Amistathya sat down nearest the door and she swivelled around on her chair to lock the door. "Why do I suddenly feel that I am locked in here?" Sam laughs a little before beginning to make a secure connection to Armali's servers on Illium.

"I feel more comfortable having a bit of control Sam, especially so when I do not know as much as I would like."

"You keep saying that Ami. Would you be able to keep a connection fairly headache free if you are just learning information?"

"Your head may feel a little numb afterwards Sam. You want me to connect even though it is illegal?"

"And yet you do not sound shocked, or even against the idea."

"I just wanted to be sure Sam."

"I have already gone against this law before so it is not like it is my first time. As long as the headache is minimal I am happy." Amistathya smiles.

"Ok Sam, Relax. Embrace eternity."

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Amistathya walks through the door catching Sam's eye over the top edge of a book he is currently reading at his desk. The room gradually seeping into colour. "Could you tell me where all the important parts are Sam so this can be quicker?" Sam puts the book down on the desk.

"First isle, right hand side, fourth fifth and sixth sets of shelves are English language. Isle three right hand side fourteenth shelf, third row down has some language communication. Opposite side of the isle that entire set of shelves is human biology. What else would you like?"

"Some personal information would be nice along with some technology."

"Personal information is isle one right hand side first set of shelves top row left hand side. Technology is isle five, there is so much down there it would be faster if you could be more specific."

"Just generally Sam as you must remember I have had no formal education and my mother was not that good with technology."

"In that case the first five sets of shelves on the left of that isle would probably give you a broad understanding."

"I appreciate it Sam." Sam nods as he picks his book back up and begins to read it from where he left off. Amistathya works her way from isle one to isle five which seems to take a while as Sam manages to get through several chapters of his book before she reappears. "Your language is odd Sam. I also apologise but I got curious with the chemistry and physics sections. The latter was however useful for helping me to understand the technology information later."

"I know English is odd but at least it does not require such extreme precision in pronunciation even if the rules are nearly entirely flexible." Amistathya nods.

"I must leave before we get caught." Sam nods and watches Amistathya leave.

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"Well I think your extra digging has made my head feel like it has been bruised a little."

"I apologise Sam but it was interesting. I also see that your species knows nothing about element zero."

"Indeed and unless it is on one of the neighbouring planets there is no way they are ever going to get FTL ships. Well at least by the method everyone else out here uses." Sam connects to Adastra inside of the network.

'Hello Adastra. How is the design going? I apologise for being so lazy and not helping sooner.' Sam opens the document Adastra is currently working on to see where she is at.

'Do you not have voice or video facilities at that end Sam?' Sam shakes his head. "I knew Adastra would ask why I am typing and not talking."

'I knew you would ask Adastra. Sky blue is with me and we are half way through discussing things.' "Actually have you thought any more about last night Ami?" Sam talking while looking at Adastra's design and trying to understand it. 'Is this just a smaller standard electrolysis unit on the back?'

"I have had a bit of a thought Sam. I think I have come up with something but could I ask about your suggestion?"

'Yes it is. It is difficult to think of anything better Sam.' Sam wondered if Adastra had a brain lapse.

"My suggestion was non-specific for a reason Ami but what is your question?" 'Adastra, rerouting the input feed around the plasma channel should allow you to superheat the water making it easier to split. Also the needed hydrogen and oxygen tanks would be a useful buffer given the output is going to be very uneven.'

"If it is private then I have no real issue with being naked Sam. So is this something for public wear or not?"

"Oh you mean private as between the two of us." Amistathya nods. "Hmmm. How about three different designs, private, private but you could wear in public if pushed and public. Do you think that is an idea?"

'Where would you put the storage tanks without making the design bigger Sam?'

"I would prefer to stick to my normal clothes in public."

"Why do I get the feeling you already have an idea for something private?" Sam turns towards Amistathya, forgetting about the console for the moment, a smile on his face.

"Actually Sam, I have an idea for the uncomfortable middle one. I have had the idea in my head for many years but I could never bring myself to get it let alone wear it. I could make it so that I felt more comfortable but I think it would miss something. I am also not sure it really expresses anything, I just like the idea."

"I have a hypothetical question Ami. If you had to go to a packed bar and that item of clothing was the only thing you had, would you wear it?"

"You mean that or wear nothing?" Sam nods. "Of course I would wear it. You know my feelings on being naked."

"It sounds interesting to me. Have you thought of your own expression?" Sam seems to have an idea so he swings back to the console. 'Why does the outer casing need to be round? Make it square and use the four gaps in each of the corners for the gas storage tanks. If you really hate pointy edges then round the edges of the square around the cylindrical tanks body.'

"I would like your permission to modify our contract." Sam pricked his ears up at that.

"I have two requests then. That you remove the clause which says I cannot ask about your past and you tell me what you wish to add." Amistathya looks unsure. "I said that I am trying my hardest not to say no to anything you suggest Ami."

'This design is packing an awful lot of high pressure, high heat items into a very small space Sam. Are you sure about this?'

"I wish to create a clause making you call me Ami. I am really growing fond of it and I would like you to use it more often."

"Can I ask Adastra's opinion at least to see what the reaction back home may be?" Amistathya nods with a broad smile on her face. 'Yes I am sure Adastra. I am sure the simulator can work out if it is a problem to be bothered with or not. Also I need to ask what your personal opinion is on shortening people's names.'

'This is not between you and your friend is it?'

'She is perfectly happy and actually encouraging me to do so. I was wondering how well that would go down as I have already had my security have a go at me.'

'I actually think the other one would find it ok. I think I can let you off since you are not on Illium when asking this. I have no idea about the other two. I will ask over lunch as I must go and meet them.' "Was that the most extreme idea you could come up with?"

"No Sam. It was however the most extreme one I thought you would say yes to without much issue. I am however still thinking about the clothing design and wondering how you will react."

"I would only be upset if you deface your markings. Trust that I will be happy with anything you are."

"I am glad to hear that. What did Adastra say?"

"That she was going to lunch and she would ask them what they thought."

"Do you think we should find some food as well?" Sam nods and the two of them leave the office to grab something.

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Adastra walks up to the other three sitting at a table underneath one of the decorative trees, placing her tray of food down at the empty space. "Sorry I am a little late. I got talking to Sam."

"How is he?" Kate seemingly liking the food that was previously considered off limits considering half had gone already.

"He seems to be getting on with Amistathya very well Kate. Actually that would be the reason why I am late."

"Is this something we all need to know about?" Seliha keen to know more.

"Well he was wondering how comfortable people would be with Sam shortening Amistathya's name."

"Just no Adastra. I can live with her being in a servitude contract as Sam is a kind individual but I draw the line at shortening names." Fosanta seemed to be getting a touch of Kate about her.

"What do you think Kate?"

"Well considering my full name is Katherine then I have absolutely no issue with it. Shortened or even alternate names in our species tends to be personal preference or between friends." Fosanta looks slightly shocked at that revelation.

"What about you Seliha?"

"I might be a little hypocritical but as long as no one shortens my name then I see no issue with it." Seliha sticking to Adastra's prediction.

"What do you think Adastra?"

"I side with you Fosanta but there is an interesting twist. It is Amistathya who is encouraging Sam to shorten it not Sam wanting to." Fosanta was about to speak but Adastra put up her hand to stop her. "I think it would be best if you have a problem to message Sam himself. I really need to get back to work. I will speak to you all later." Adastra and Seliha move from the table.

"Why do I feel I am just going to have to accept this?"

"Now you know how I felt about Sam bringing her back as a servant. I think Sam is just being nice by asking for our opinions however as it is really a private thing between the two of them."

"You have a point Kate but I am still not keen. The fact I have been shortening your name all this time makes me feel rather uneasy though."

"I think it just proves how silly the bad opinion on name shortening is. If you never know the persons proper name you would not know you are shortening it."

"I will message Sam to say I am uncomfortable with it but if Amistathya is happy with it then it is ok."

"I appreciate you being reasonable Fosanta." Kate gives Fosanta a quick hug before getting up. "I will talk to you later." Fosanta nods and watches Kate leave before opening her Omni-tool and composing a message.

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Sam walks back into the office after a short lunch followed by Amistathya. "Would you like me to try and smooth the issue over with Hymara and Lianta Sam?"

"I would most appreciate that as I think they see it as me taking advantage of you being shy and quiet." Amistathya nods and walks out of the office leaving Sam to make some changes to the design while Adastra is away.

"Could I have a talk to you two?" Amistathya really did not sound particularly confident in herself.

"Of course, what about?" Lianta looking up from reading something on her Omni-tool.

"I have asked Sam to call me Ami and I would like both of you to please accept this. If anyone else calls me Ami I will be unhappy."

"He is not forcing you is he Amistathya?" Hymara keeping her voice down in case Sam has the office door open.

"No I am more forcing him Hymara. I have proposed to change the contract when we get back to Illium to ensure it happens." Lianta looks a little astounded by the fact that she not only wants this but is forcing the issue.

"Could I ask why you have no problem with this?"

"My parents used to call me Athya in our home, so I have probably been called Athya just as much as Amistathya. I suppose I have never been around anyone who has seen it as a problem. You are both free to call me Athya if you wish."

"I think we will have to decline that offer. So Sam gets to call you a different name to everyone else?"

"Yes Lianta as I would find being called flower by anyone else inappropriate."

"I do not blame you if that is what it translates to. I am happy with it as it seems no one is getting hurt." Hymara looking to Lianta.

"I thought it was Sam's idea and you were being forced into accepting it." She pauses to think for a second. "As long as I can still call you Amistathya then I am ok with it all."

"Thank you both." The two of them nod as Amistathya smiles before walking back to the office.

'Back from lunch Sam. Fosanta did not seem too impressed. What have you changed on this design?'

'Your routing of the water pipes looked very nice but it was an inefficient way of doing it. Also it is better to have the cold water entering the top as heat rises.' Sam turns to Amistathya. "How did it go?"

"They were a little reluctant but relented which I expected to be fair. I asked as well if they wanted to call me Athya but they turned it down."

"Would you be ok if I said that others in our house could call you Athya? I think Kate would take up the offer."

"Yes I am happy enough with that, if any of them call me Ami though I will get annoyed."

"I will make that clear." Sam looks back to the console screen to see a new message notification.

Sam,

Adastra told us over lunch what you plan to do. I feel resigned to agreeing as everyone else seems to have little or no problem and it is not really my problem to be bothered about. If you could give me some reassurance she is happy when you return I would be grateful.

Fosanta

"Well it seems everyone in the house is fairly ok with this idea as well."

"I am happy for you Sam as I know I would not be the one getting the abuse."

Sam spends the rest of the afternoon helping Adastra with the water feed design and manage to somehow break the design according to the simulator. They decide to get to the bottom of it tomorrow as it is not like they have the actual thruster design yet to build the proper design onto.

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There is an eerie quiet yet again over the table at evening meal as no one really has much to talk about. An Omni-tool beep seems to wake everyone up. "Are you going to read it Kate?" Kate half way through shovelling more food in but she puts the fork down on the plate to read the message.

Kate,

The plan at the moment is to arrive back sometime on Saturday. Sky blue has stated she would be happy for you or anyone else in the house to call her by her last five letters if you wish to. She understands Asari is not easy and would rather that than pronouncing her name wrong.

Sam

"Sam and Athya will be coming back sometime on Saturday. Before anyone says anything she has given us all permission to call her that if we wish to."

"Just because we have permission does not mean we should Kate."

"No but it means we have a choice and considering I felt like I must deliberately avoid saying her name so as not to insult her if I got it wrong. I appreciate having a simpler alternative Fosanta. I also think Athya sounds a little friendlier than Amistathya."

"I might use Athya in the house and Amistathya everywhere else."

"I might do the same as Seliha after having a talk to her or even Hymara or Lianta." Adastra voicing her thoughts.

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Sam and Amistathya were just drying off after having an early shower. "Could I ask if your Omni-tool has a 3d scanner Sam?"

"Bit of a random question. I will have a look." Sam picks up his Omni-tool and goes through the various options and does indeed find a 3d scanning function. "You really have to like engineering Omni-tools and they have a 3d scanning function as well."

"I have two questions to ask Sam. The first is can I have an hour or two on my own in the office tonight?"

"I cannot see why not. Can you tell me what this is about?"

"I would like to design the clothing so we could pick it up late Thursday on Thessia. I need a 3d model of my body though and I am not willing to strip in a custom design shop."

"Oh I get it." Sam loads up the program and makes four different models of Ami in different poses which she can use for the design. "So you know what material you want and everything already?" Amistathya wasted no time in beginning to put her plain clothes on.

"I am giving away nothing Sam." The sly smile on her face making Sam laugh.

"Are you still going with the single design or multiple?"

"I was thinking more than one. You will find out on Friday."

"I would recommend you getting on with it and not teasing me Ami." Sam puts his t-shirt on as he walks the couple of paces to the door. The two of them go into the office opposite where Sam loads the 3d models from his Omni-tool to the console before leaving Amistathya to get on with whatever she wants. Sam walks out and watches the door lock before heading to the sofa.

"Was the shower that bad Sam?" Hymara noting a lack of an Asari following him.

"Not particularly Hymara. Ami just wanted some time this evening to do something which she would like to keep as a bit of a secret." The three of them hear a knock at the door.

"I will get it." Hymara gets up to go and answer it. "I am surprised you are here so late Sha'ira. Come in."

"I do apologise for it being late but I need to discuss a few things." The two of them walk back to the sofa. "Is Amistathya around Sam?"

"She is busy in the office doing some work. Do you need her?"

"Not for the moment as I believe you wanted to see me tomorrow."

"Is there a way to suggest making first contact with the humans on the glactics terms rather than when they stumble into everyone. I say this because as soon as they start colonising they will probably go very military heavy and there will be losses on both sides if any miscommunication occurs."

"Why do you think this is the case Sam?"

"Humans tend to defend what they own strongly. If you travel in with several ships after an expansion and they see you they will likely think of you as hostile before friendly. A single miscommunication in this tense standoff period will mean a lot of problems. If first contact is made before the stand off can even occur then everyone will be better off."

"That makes a bit of sense but Shiala said they would not get FTL travel for three hundred years."

"It will be fifty years tops from finding element zero to finding what it is capable of to having a space ship built. It will probably not be much more than a hundred before mass colonisation begins. If they find some on a neighbouring planet in say fifty years then that would halve Shiala's estimate. I am only saying you could observe their activities better if you already had ties with them."

"Do you know what the estimated time to explore the neighbouring planets is?"

"Well the joint space agencies were thinking about fifteen to twenty years for the closest one Sha'ira."

"Interesting. I will give your recommendation to the council."

"I greatly appreciate that."

"No problem Sam. Please remember I have no influence on important decisions such as this as it is a tricky balancing act." Sam nods knowing that sounds about right. "Anyway, the reason I came was one of the journalists has found out you are planning to head to Thessia."

"I have no idea how as..." Sam tries to think back. "Great, they may have been able to deduce it from our talking in the restaurant. Should I get Ami as this sounds like something she should know too?" Sha'ira nods with a smile. Sam gets up and walks to the office door. "Ami, could we tear you away from the console for five minutes as Sha'ira is here with some news." Sam waits for an answer over the intercom but instead she opens the door.

"No peaking Sam." She waves Sam to walk in front of her so she is between Sam and the office. "I am guessing this is important Sha'ira?"

"It is Amistathya. How is the bruise?"

"It is a little sore today but it is already getting better."

"I am pleased to hear that. The reason I am here is that I know you were due to drop in on Thessia on the way back to Illium. I would highly recommend not doing so and going back to Illium. An Armali personnel shuttle is due to depart for Illium tomorrow morning and I would recommend taking it, not only because there is likely to be no media but the fact there will be no real security risk."

"Why is there an Armali ship on the Citadel?"

"There was a conference on bio-amp design yesterday and today Amistathya. Both Serrice and Armali attended along with some representatives from Armax. Since Armali are refitting most of their bio-amp development labs on Thessia, the representatives who were at the conference are going to Illium."

"It may have been interesting to sit in on that conference."

"You would not have seen anything exciting Sam. Serrice use the event to find clients and Armali use it to promote their advanced manufacturing design. Armax are the only interesting ones as they describe their previous years design in detail before announcing their new design."

"I am guessing you have been before then Lianta?"

"No, but I have read enough news articles on it to work out the pattern." Sam laughs a little.

"Right, back to the discussion. I do not think skipping Thessia messes with any plans really."

"What about the items Sam?"

"You said Thursday Ami?" She nods. "Armali have a parts freighter for propulsion that leaves Thessia on Thursday evening, if I remember reading the schedule correctly. If there was some way to get it onto the ship we could have it by Friday morning on Illium."

"I might be able to help you there Sam as Talima is currently on Thessia for a while. If you can pass on what to collect and where from I am sure it can be onboard that freighter."

"Would that be suitable Ami?" Sam hoping it was.

"Yes. Thank you Sha'ira."

"I do apologise for this journalist problem as the Citadel usually is not this bad for anyone. I must leave to sort out a couple of things. The ship is to leave early tomorrow morning and should arrive late Wednesday. If you ask Dastana she will show you a side exit out of the hotel to get you past the journalists. I will message you the dock number and the time the shuttle is to leave later. I hope you all sleep well." The three Asari nod.

"I am a bit confused but I hope you do too Sha'ira." Sha'ira nods with a smile before turning and leaving. "I think I get why she recommended not going to Thessia. It still seems confusing though." Amistathya goes back to the office.

"She knows if the journalists know then so does anyone who would want to kill you. Take the jealous journalists for example or anyone you may have annoyed."

"I would actually be rather honoured if the councillor decided to try and kill me. I get your point though Lianta."

"I am guessing all this was not quite what you expected then Sam?" Hymara looking at the screen while speaking.

"It never seems to be straight forward and simple when it comes to the Citadel Hymara. That and the reason we even came in the first place has turned out to be pointless. I think Ami has got something out of it though."

"Are you sure you have not Sam?" A slight smile on her face.

"If you count showers then yes Hymara. In all honesty though, Ami this afternoon has seemed a little strange to me."

"Strange in what way Sam?" Hymara confused.

"You know when people say they might be a bit cold until you get to know them?" Hymara nods to the screen. "The more you know about Ami the friendlier she gets yes, but this afternoon she has felt a bit cold." Sam feels a tap on his shoulder. He is a little startled when he turns around and sees Amistathya standing there. "Please do not scare me. How long have you been there?"

"I finished a couple of minutes ago Sam. I am rather interested in hearing more about this as I thought something may happen."

"You were expecting something?"

"I will explain in the bedroom Sam."

"Night you two." Sam just gets a nod from both of them before he follows Ami. He locks the door after entering the room and Ami sits on the bed.

"I cannot tell you why I expected something as you will probably leave and I love you Sam."

"Ami, I have no evidence of this but are you messing with my mind?"

"Would you be angry at me if I was?" Amistathya hoping the answer was no, a scared nervousness obvious in her body language. Sam sits down on the bed.

"I do not know what to feel. I do not know what you have done or whether it was for my benefit or not. It is very confusing and it is not too comfortable though."

"Does it just seem like the air around me is a little cooler?"

"Yes but could you tell me what you have done at least as it is rather unnerving."

"I wanted to see if I could change how you perceived me. It was a bit of a wild idea but I thought it might help with you learning to cope with my memories."

"Would you kindly change it back Ami as it is really not right."

"I thought it was a good example of my dark streak as well." Sam sighs with a smile. "Thinking about that, I could also say no to you and you would have to wait until we got back to Illium."

"That is really mean Ami."

"It is not as mean as me manipulating you to meld with me again but this time conceive a child. I did rule that idea as something you would definitely have been against." Sam almost does a double take when he realises what Amistathya had just said.

"Hold on Ami. You were even considering it?" Sam not quite sure how to take that unexpected revelation.

"It was an idea that passed my mind... a few times." Sam shakes his head.

"A week Ami. I know having someone you like and likes you is a novel concept for you. I however think you need to slow down a little, and by a little I mean quite a lot. I would really like to get to know you properly first before you do so. I mean I do not even know your fathers species for example."

"Salarian Sam. He died just before I was starting secondary school. I am also conscious humans do not live long either and I would not want what happened to me happening to a daughter of mine."

"There should be at least forty years of decently active life in me yet Ami. I am sure time to become comfortable melding and get to know you better would not impact that too much."

"You have a point Sam. Also it would be a little wrong to conceive while I am in indentured servitude."

"It would but it does give us time to settle down and make some plans which I like the sound of." Sam gives Amistathya a short kiss before stripping off and getting into bed. "We have a busy day tomorrow of sitting on a ship doing nothing, I think it is best we get some sleep." Amistathya removes her clothes and joins Sam.

"I think..." Sam's Omni-tool goes off again. "Can you put that on mute?" Sam smiles as Amistathya shakes her head. He reaches over for his Omni-tool and opens the message.

Sam,

Apologies again for being unable to help. 7am dock 311.

Holana

Sam settles back down in bed. "Seven tomorrow morning. So an early start, and before you ask it is on mute. Oh and I see what you did earlier with the child comment. Can you please put my mind back how you found it Ami." Amistathya shuffles across and gives him a hug.

"Sleep well Sam."

"Ami please. It will only take a few seconds and it makes me feel a little uneasy." Amistathya moves back to her own side.

"Only if I can do a full meld and you move the second block of memories out that Holana has probably grouped."

"Now that is truly mean." Sam takes a breath thinking that he does need to get used to them eventually. "I very reluctantly agree Ami." Sam closes his eyes and prepares.

"Embrace eternity." Amistathya only maintains the meld for a few seconds before she has finished. Sam was seemingly better at least in the fact that he did not seem in as much pain. She shuffles across to give Sam a hug for comfort which he seemed to appreciate. It does not seem too long before the recessed memory closes and he gains some normality back.

"Now I have a headache. Do you feel proud of yourself now?"

"No Sam but you do need to get used to them. I do apologise for putting you in a difficult position Sam. I hope you sleep well."

"I do not think I could stay annoyed for long. I hope you sleep ok as well Ami." She nods to Sam with a smile before they turn the lights off.

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Notes.
Infer what you wish about the end or you can just jump to the next chapter now to find out, but where is the fun in that? :)
Apologies for the Wednesday update creeping but I am still going to try and get this story up-to-date with the FanFiction version by Saturday (14th July).
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