Admete was enjoying her coffee as well, she waited till the Marshmallows were Completly Soaked with Coffee before she eats them and made a Happy Sound that was pretty Cute for a Being such as Hers. And for the First time, she even Smiled at Doc.
Admete: well I like it that way, Sonja once made me a Coffe Like this out of my Curiosity, and I really Like it. Black Coffe with Marshmallows is a Nice invention. But tell me more about those Chocolate drinks? I have never tried it before. Sonja is more into Tea and sometimes a Coffe.
Admete enjoyed the time with Doc. She could Easly Overpower his Mind and Trap him within it, but for once she knew that Sonja would Hate it, and she also Respected John for the things he had done for them already. Even when she sees most Humans as Invaders and Evil Darklings that try to Hurt the Light. But there were also the Rare Ones, the ones that are Pure like Sonja and John.
Admete: Most Humans i and the Light have Met so far and Tried to Destroy and Harm us. But the ones Like you and Sonja are the Exception that gives us some Hope that you can Learn and Improve.
She smiled and sips on her now Black Coffe and enjoyed the Taste and his company as she thinks about the Situation and then her eyes Turn back to Normal after she had Finished her Coffe. Sonja Looked around and was a bit Confused at First as she looked around and then she noticed the Cup of Coffe in her hand and she laughs loud and Friendly.
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"I think you will find, Admete, that more humans would rather not be in conflict with the Nomads than would be," he replied with his cup still in his hands. "I am a man of history and I know how the Nomad sees humans as invaders. Those that choose to to kill or at least attempt to kill the Nomad often do it out of fear as humans often try to fight that which they do not understand. I have come to at least somewhat understand the Nomad and continue to seek more knowledge."
He sipped his coffee, "Heh, those people that threaten you will probably hunt me in the future over my beliefs." He then shook his head a little. "Mankind does not learn from their history. They left their home world in sleeper ships to escape over a hundred years of war, a war they could not remember why they were fighting it in the first place only to get to Sirius and start fighting with each other over turf and ideals."
He then looked over at Admete, "I can understand why you would not like humanity."
There was a moment of silence as Doc was enjoying nature's view through the mist and clouds of the morning while he enjoyed the light rain falling. It was during this time that Sonja awoke and joined him. "Let me Guess, Coffee with Marshmallows?"
He just turned to Sonja with a smile and a chuckle, "Yes, coffee and marshmallows. Wait until I introduce her to hot chocolate and marshmallows later on."
It was at this point that Doc realized he needed a warm-up for his cup so he went in to do so as he did the same for Sonja before returning to the porch and his chair. He was relaxed.
"Admete is quite the.....being," he commented. "I can sense her anger but also her kindness. She protects you yet lets you live life. I will protect her as I would you and that is my commitment."
He sighed. "Now we have to figure out what we are going to do to protect you both."
Sonja smiled and sits Next to him. She enjoyed the bad weather, she liked any kind of Nature and even when she would hate it to be out there right now she loved to watch it. Sonja Loved Nature and that was also a reason why she used the Biodomes on her hospital Ship to Simulate Nature for her Patients.
Sonja: Oh by the Light John she will ask you to Marry her if you do that. She laughs happily and Free for the first time in a while.She is a Sweet tooth and basically Loves everything sweet and tasty, but she doesn't want anyone knows about this. She Rather Plays the big Bad Nomad that Scares the Children at Night.
She laughs again and smiled as she sips from the Coffee but this time it was thankfully one without Marshmallows. She was happy that Admete loved this way of Drinking Coffee but Sonja enjoyed her Coffee more Traditionally. She waited a bit before she answered his question about her future, she just wanted to enjoy this moment a bit longer before she had to face the Sad Reality.
Sonja: Well I have also thought about this myself. I would love to continue my Work for MFE, but my face is too famous out there. I would need a New Identity and a New Face, maybe even a New Body. The Only Good thing is that you don't need to Fake that many Beaurocratic things as a Citizen of the Borderworlds. But no matter what will happen, or need to be done, I know that I want to Continue Helping People.
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He just about sprayed his coffee at the marriage comment. After swallowing it, he joked. "Marriage? John Holliday? I need a meaningful relationship first and I have not done well there since back when I was married. My last one? She takes my gun and murders a Cambridge medical executive and I almost went to prison for it for life. Needless to say, we did not stay together."
He shrugged, "One day, perhaps but it does not look promising."
He listened as she explained the new identity and look. It made sense. Was it really faking though? People wanted to change all of the time and she wouldn't be the last person to do it. Medically, new base scans could be re-established with relative ease. Her looks? That was another process. Any changes in the body would require something he was not...a plastic surgeon which was someone he kept on staff. Even afterward, The Rejuvenator would make her look new. The identity? A psychologist could easily draw up a strong profile. As for Doc himself it would all be just oversight.
He just looked toward Sonja. "Do you have an idea as to what you may want to look like?"
Sonja Bursts into Laughter and smiled as she Hears how John Panics a bit as she mentions Marriage and gave him a friendly slap on the arm. She was amused as she felt that Admete had a Similar Panic as John had and her Eyes had a Purple Sparkle for a Second.
Sonja: Relax John, it was a Joke. Admete would never Marry someone without my Consent. We are one Being as you know, so you could see us as Siamese Twins. ChucklesI know that you had a Bad Ending with your Last love, but I am sure that you will find a New Love that makes you happy again One Day.
She smiled at her friend and Sits at his side as she thinks about the way that she might want to look like in the Future. It was hard for her to think about it because it was such a Radical Procedure that changes everything that she knew and liked or not Liked about her Body.
Sonja: Well I would need to get Rid of all my Scars at first, then I would need a Restructure of my Face and also some Characteristics of my Body that could Give away my True identity. I would need some Experts that I Can Trust not to Rat me out to Caliban and his Friends. But I have made a Drawing of what I would like to Look like when I have the Chance.
She smiled and gave him her Paper Notebook so he could look at her Drawings.
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He was still enjoying the moment about marriage as he was still chuckling and smiling about it. The jokes about the subject just seemed to continue.
"Married to a Nomad," he quipped. "Now that would be a fun one to explain on a marriage certificate." Then he playfully went into thought.
"Siamese twins," he thought aloud as his finger tapped his lower lip. "That would be a problem as I can only be married to one at least, by law anyway!"
As the subject changed, so did the mood at least, a little bit. He remembered when he first met her that she wanted to keep her scars as a memory to where she had come from. He listened as she explained her needs. It was a lot of work for sure and work that he could not do but supervise. This was on Doc's mind for awhile now and her wanting to go through with something like this only made things easier. Little did she know that there would be more than restructuring and augmentation. Those would work for the physical end of things. There was also the mental aspect. Then she handed him the drawing.
He looked at it and then at her. He did a double take on this action. The eyes got his attention but he said nothing but then, Admete could read that if she had wanted.
"She is...........beautiful," he said kindly. He then gave her a kind smile.
"John Holliday cannot give you this but he does have someone in his service that can. I can supervise but I can in no way perform that kind of work as it is not my medical discipline."
He continued as he handed the picture back. "To complete this transformation, there is the psychological profile as well. Again, I have someone who can do that. He is tough but quite good at it. I could give you details but I would rather wait until we get the team together."
He then addressed Admete, "they can be trusted, I promise you that."
Sonja Smiled and the Purple Sparkle in her eyes seemed to be amused. She liked how much Doc could ease her mind and her worries. She had needed a Friend like Doc since she was on the Run and now she finally got one.
Sonja: You have never been to a Nomad Wedding John, who knows maybe you will be invited to one in the Future. But I can tell you that if you ever consider marrying an Infected that you will always get Both sides, John. People like me are like Ying and Yang, we are a Package Deal.
She smiled happily as she sees how happy he Reacted to the Picture that she had drawn of herself. Even when she was a bit Sad about the fact that she would lose her Scars and the way she looked, but she knew that it was necessary and Important when she wanted to be a Doctor again. She blushed a bit as he Praised the way she would look when all was done.
Sonja: T....thank you, John...I ahm well yes I think this could be a good way to become a Doctor again. I am thankful for any kind of help that I can get from you John, and I trust that you will Choose the Right People for the Procedure that will keep my Secret.
Her smile Changed and her eyes became Purple again as she lets Admete take the Charge again and looks at the Empty Mug of coffee before she looks at John again. Admete would not Breach John´s Mind, at least not without his Consent. She considered John a Friend, and she knew that Sonja would never Approve of such an Action. While Other Incubi would simply not care about the Opinion of their Hosts but Sonja was Special, she was considered as "Pure" and Accepted Admete with Open Arms. So she Cared for Sonja even when she could Easly suppress her or even Imprison her within her own body.
Admete: You have our Trust John, Mine and Sonja´s MEOW Yes your Trust to you Litle Devil. Laughs But why do we need a "psychological profile"? Isn't Sonja a Psychologist as well? i mean she is a Healer of the Mind by Human Standards, isn't she?
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"There it is again," he answered a bit jokingly. "John Holliday and marriage in the same sentence." He then sighed a left it there.
He was almost offended by Sonja being "a doctor again." He gave her a stern look. "You, Young Lady, still are. You earned that title and the respect of your patients and co-workers. Do not ever forget that."
It actually angered him just a little but a sip of coffee and a sigh brought him back. The last sip was cold so he rose to his feet, took their cups and went in to refill them, more marshmallows in Sonja's cup. Whatever frustration he had felt was now gone. Taking his chair, he replied to Admete.
"Yes, a psychological profile. It will be mostly for records but if we are making a new person, we do it completely. Agents or even police authorities will do this when creating an agent for insertion to an operation but it seems appropriate here. We can do just about anything to include giving you an accent in your speech if you want it. It is not "healing" as you would say but building a profile and incorporating it into the person."
He sipped his fresh fill of coffee. "I do know this. We should begin as soon as possible. Tomorrow morning we leave for Baffin. That is where all of this will take place. Transport will be aboard an unknown ship and we will just be cargo." He smiles, "No worries, I do that from time to time since everyone knows who I am."
"Until then," he said with a smile as he stretched out, "we enjoy today here as much as possible."
His timing was perfect. The rain had stopped even if the clouds remained. As the day would go on, it would be partly sunny.
Admete laughed and simply left the topic of Marriage. She Liked John but wasn't sure how far this would lead her. for now she and Sonja simply enjoyed the Friendly Talks and the teasing. It was a nice distraction from her Problems.
Admete: I see, yes this could be a good way to keep our Cover up and Protect us. I think you are right and we should talk with your Friend. But I am not sure if Sonja could Fake an Accent or something like this. But a new body will be a good start for us.
Soon she would give the Contole back to Sonja and go into a Talk with the other Nomads over the Hivemind Connection. She knew that Sonja would be able to handle anything else that would happen and that she would go and bring Admete to help if she needed it. Sonja smiled friendly and kindly at him as she noticed how the Rain stopped and her coffee was Refiled. She was looking forward that this day could be a Beautifull one and maybe even the Sun coming out behind the cover of the Clouds.
Sonja: Hmm like that one Scene in the Second Star Wars Movie? I am a bit of a Nerd and Love the Old Classics from Earth. So I would be Padme and you would be Anakin that Smuggles me in an Old Freighter?She smiled and chuckles as she Noticed how stupid that sounds. Well I am really a Big Nerd. But I would love to see your Land John, this Place is Magical and I want to see as much of it as I can. I want to have many good memories after this long time on the Run. Let us have a Nice day before we have to Face the Hard Reality of Life again.
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He just smiled about the movie reference. "Yes, something like that."
He then sighed. "We have today here. Let me get into something more appropriate."
Leaving his chair, he took his mug with him and headed for the guest room. Within a few minutes, he came out dressed in a set of leather chaps. He also took two old style rifles from a closet and handed her one.
"I will teach you to use that later."
He put on his his pistol holsters, put on a coat and over that a poncho. He then gave Sonja a poncho as well. "These will keep us dry."
With that, he escorted her to the stable where he prepared his horses, George and Gracie, with saddles and blankets.
"You will ride Gracie," he told Sonja. "She is more forgiving to new riders."
Together, they rode through the light rain of the day. A light fog rose off the lake and hung in many of the trees. Still, Doc knew his lands. The wildlife was plentiful as his lands were undisturbed. They paid little attention to him.
"They smell the horses and not us," he quietly explained as they looked over some deer by a tree line. "so they do not see us as a threat."
He rubbed George on the neck. "The lake is quite large so it will take us much of the day to get around it. It will make for quite a nice day."
Together, they rode side by side, just enjoying what nature was offering. For this day, the thoughts of what was to come never surfaced. Doc, at least, was at peace.