An Unexpected Visit From Home

My morning began the same way most workdays do—steady, predictable, nothing out of the ordinary. But I couldn’t shake that strange intuition, the quiet nudge that something was coming. No hint of what or when, just that familiar hum beneath the surface. And sure enough, just after lunch, it arrived.

I was over at the Central Complex, wandering through one of the shuttle ports, when I saw her—my sister. We’ve always gotten along reasonably well, though things shifted a bit after I joined with Dax. That’s not unusual for joined Trill, but it does mean our dynamic has its quirks.

Kaneel had decided, entirely of her own accord, to bring me a few things from home rather than sending them by cargo ship. I’ll admit it: I assumed she had an ulterior motive. She usually does. But this time, she genuinely just wanted to deliver the items herself and see where I live.

We spent a lovely bit of time together before she caught her next transport. She also informed me—rather gleefully—that she’ll be attending mine and Ranih’s wedding, and then added, with her trademark cheek, that she hopes to become an auntie soon after.

I won’t pretend otherwise: it was truly wonderful to see her.

Image from Unsplash by Dmitry Mashkin.