Meeting of the Moms ('The Next Myogi' Backpost) (Part 2)

Posted on Fri Dec 12th, 2025 @ 4:15am by Captain Maho Takahashi & Commander Keisuke Takahashi 'K.T.' & Captain Elizabeth F. "Liz" Beurling & Kyoko Takahashi & Commander Ichika Misono & Lieutenant Commander Kurumi Ebisuzawa & Lieutenant Commander Brennyn Scott M.D.
Edited on on Fri Dec 12th, 2025 @ 4:15am

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Mission: The Breen
Location: Captain Takahashi's Quarters
Timeline: After 'Meeting of the Moms ('The Next Myogi' Backpost) (Part 1)'

Previously, on Star Trek: Myogi:

"So, that's why I wanted to speak to you all:" Maho continued. "I want to reassure everyone that families on this ship won't be ripped apart by bureaucracy."

"What about the whole argument that you gave us?" Kurumi asked as she crossed her arms. She remained standing. "The whole speel that you were so adament on. 'Its safer for them'. All that huh?" Kurumi asked.

And now, the continuation:

"Factually, what I said is still true:" Maho said. "It would be far safer if Kyoko, Yaeka, and, um..."

"Timmy, Captain." Liz added.

"Yes, Timmy, if they were all sent to live someplace better defended." Maho continued. "That being said, however, I'm starting to understand the counter argument that perhaps the safest place for them is right where they are. You and Captain Beurling especially would know as single parents. I at least have Keisuke to fall back upon, but you guys... Captain, what was it you were telling me earlier?"

"That care of my newborn son would go to his grandfather and uncles?" Liz explained. "His namesake uncle... He's in a nursing home... Not a lot he can do. Victoria's got her own problems, so it would fall on my dad and my older brothers to take care of him, and let's just say my brothers don't think too highly of me, so for sure they'd see Timmy as "the halfling's bastard son...""

"That:" Maho said. "And you said you believe that kind of treatment is what put your younger brother into a nursing home?"

"Well, it certainly didn't help matters..." Liz sighed.

Bree remained quiet, just taking everything in. It seemed Maho had changed her mind about keeping families together aboad the Myogi and she was going to be asked to help with the consequences of that decision, whatever they might be. That wasn't any different than any other decision Bree could have reservations about, except Scott couldn't ignore the impact Maho's newly post-partum status might be having on her decision making.

To consider that was not mysogynistic, but it would be delicate to address that possibility without seeming so. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how she looked at it, approaching delicate subjects was a key part of her job. The question for her now was whether it made sense to broach it with this particular full audience in this way. After all, she wanted people to feel comfortable coming to her for support, not judged out of the gate. "These are challenging circumstances," Bree agreed simply.

"Indeed they are." Maho nodded. "It's a great big catch 22, this recommendation by Starfleet: They say civilians will be safer if relocated somewhere better defended, but given what we're facing, the safest place for these civilians might be the one place Starfleet doesn't want them:"

Ichika bowed her head and sighed. "While I seriously question the ethics of bringing children into an active war zone- especially one who's already seen enough death and suffering, and another who's too young to understand what's going on around her..." she shifted her gaze over towards Kyoko, sucking her thumb and gazing about in a rather confused-looking manner. "...But on the same token, if what we saw is any indication of what's to come, then there may not even be a future for them if we fail."

"Let's also not forget the one still forming inside me." Liz said, rubbing her belly.

"I haven't forgotten about anyone," Bree reassured, "including the two of you and what you could be feeling," she offered in Liz's direction. She'd been remiss in not offering Liz support up to now, but that wasn't going to continue as long as Bree could help it. Now was not the time of course, but she wanted to let Liz know she mattered

Ichika glanced up and locked her gaze with Maho. "Even if I don't necessarily agree with this, Maho, this is your daughter and her future," she stated, momentarily dropping rank to drive home that she was dead serious on this matter. "Whatever you decide will give her the best possible chance of leading a fulfilling life, then I will choose to honor it."

Maho nodded.

"Then I believe this matter is settled?" She asked, looking to the other officers present.

Bree knew if she was going to speak her peace it was now or never. She paused, then offered, "I understand this decision isn't mine to ultimately make and I will of course abide by whatever you decide," she said, looking in Maho's direction.

"My concern is how to support parents and parents to be at the times when the danger becomes and remains real --when there is no going back. I don't expect anyone to eliminate risk or predict the future, but theree's no denying a ship that moves toward the danger poses a greater risk to children aboard that vessel. These are risks we agreed to live with, not them. There's also the needs of the child-free to consider. All of us need to depend upon each other and not be worried about whether parents are distracted or torn by divided loyalties. It's a foreseeable risk to non-parents alike."

"Perhaps the risk to non-parents is something that can be tabled for another time." Maho replied. "If it puts you at ease, Commander, I will be open to reevaluate my ability to command this ship and separate duty from my personal obligations as a new parent if my interests may conflict."''

"I appreciate that, Captain," Bree replied, "I don't bring up these issues lightly, nor am I unsympathetic to the heart-wrenching emotional realities of either option." Of course, a willingness to discuss and re-evaluate decisions didn't mean they would be able to find solutions, particularly if, as she feared, by the time any conflict was identified, she worried there would be no opportunity to get the kids to safety.

"Then, I believe this matter is settled?" Maho asked once again. "Unless someone else has any further objections?"

"None here." Liz responded.

There was a moment silence before Ichika shook her head. "I think that's everything, Captain."

"Then so it is." Maho nodded. "You're all hereby dismissed."

As Kurumi, Brennyn, and Liz filed out of the room, Maho was keen to observe Ichika lingering behind.

"You're still not happy, Commander?" She asked.

Ichika sighed. "I'm still a bit skeptical if this is the right decision, keeping an infant who doesn't even understand how her own hands work in an active war zone; but based on what we've seen... I'm not so sure if any decision is going to be the right one..."

"That is the great catch-22 of being a Command level officer." Maho offered. "It's easy to make decisions based on sound statistics, but it's hard when the statistics don't fit the needs of the crew."

Posting by

Captain Maho Takahashi
Commanding Officer

Commander Ichika Misono
Executive Officer

Commander Keisuke Takahashi
Second Officer

Lieutenant Commander Kurumi Ebisuzawa
Chief Security/Tactical Officer

Lieutenant Commander Brennyn Scott
Chief Counselor

Captain Elizabeth F. "Liz: Beurling
Marine Commander

Kyoko Takahashi
Civilian Child

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