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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 17, 2006 21:12:03 GMT -5
"Again, that doesn't effect YOU. The Occupation ended decades ago, long before your birth or even mine. Yes, your grandmother lived through it and it was horrible for her. BUT...*takes a steadying breath* but times change; wounds heal; people evolve. You can’t condemn this child for something she didn’t even do."
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Post by Sennah Thompson on Mar 17, 2006 21:22:07 GMT -5
"SHE DIDN'T DO IT BUT HER PEOPLE DID!"
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 17, 2006 21:57:11 GMT -5
*Shaken by Sennah's yelling, the baby begins to cry. Noriye cuddles her against her shoulder and leers coldly at her daughter. Her voice is freakishly quiet.*
"Her people? You chastise an innocent child for the sins of her people..."
*Sennah looks away, obviously not wanting to get into this.*
"Oh no, you brought this up Sennah, let's talk about people. What are the sins of your grandmother's people? Or your father's people? Or what about the Founders? Are you going to blame me because MY people caused the Dominion War?"
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Post by Sennah Thompson on Mar 17, 2006 22:06:28 GMT -5
*Sennah looks downward, mumbling* "No..."
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 17, 2006 22:20:28 GMT -5
"Then why is THIS any different? *shakes her head* Sennah, I don't know what you're trying to accomplish here. I honestly thought that I raised you with more integrity than you’re showing me right now.
*She glares with disappointment.*
"What do you think: you have your grandmother's name, so you should fight her battles? Is that it?!"
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Post by Sennah Thompson on Mar 17, 2006 22:30:32 GMT -5
"NO! That's not it!! I just...I don't..."
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 17, 2006 22:56:56 GMT -5
"You don't KNOW do you?! You've been fighting for a cause and you don't have any clue what it's about. This isn't your battle, Sennah. If your grandmother wants to continue to hate the Cardassians, that's her prerogative . She's got valid reasons to do so. But YOU my dear, do not. That's why I don't ever...EVER want you to act this way again. I don't care if they're Cardassian or what, you will NOT treat others badly, understand?! I won’t tolerate that kind of behavior from any of my children."
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Post by Sennah Thompson on Mar 17, 2006 23:07:49 GMT -5
*Sennah stares bitterly at the ground.*
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 17, 2006 23:08:23 GMT -5
*Noriye raises her eyebrows.*
"Do you understand?!"
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Post by Sennah Thompson on Mar 17, 2006 23:12:00 GMT -5
*Sennah's jaw clenches.*
"Yes."
*She pushes past her mother and goes into the house.*
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 18, 2006 0:32:17 GMT -5
*Shaking her head, Noriye goes inside herself. This was worse than she had expected from her daughter. Still, she hoped that she made Sennah reassess her ideas toward other races--Cardassians in particular. Gently setting the baby on the crouch, and placing pillows around her so she won't fall off, Noriye goes into the kitchen to prepare the formula. She noted that Sennah had locked herself in her room.*
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Post by Zach Thompson on Mar 18, 2006 0:54:53 GMT -5
*Awhile later, Zach and the boys emerge from the spare room. Arman takes off to his own bedroom, while Galen goes out to the car to retrieve the essentials--diapers, blankets, etc. Zach walks into the living and smiles tiredly at his wife.*
"Well we got the room cleaned out and crib set up. Can't do anymore tonight though. The boys are beat."
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 18, 2006 1:08:10 GMT -5
*Noriye nods quietly. She is giving the baby the last of her supper.*
"That's okay, Zach. You guys can finish up tomorrow."
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Post by Zach Thompson on Mar 18, 2006 1:11:45 GMT -5
*Zach notices his wife's distant expression. He sits down next to her and drapes an arm around her shoulders.*
"What's wrong?"
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Post by Kira Noriye on Mar 18, 2006 1:19:47 GMT -5
*Noriye leans back against his arm. She shakes her head slowly.*
"Sennah said a few things ealier...*sighs* it hurt a little."
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