When Mom is away...

Posted on Sun Apr 16th, 2023 @ 8:08am by Lieutenant Commander Diane Doctrine & Lieutenant Commander Rutherford (RJ) Milton

Mission: Starship Side Quest
Location: Milton Quarters.
Timeline: Back post, while Diane is away with Finchley

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Diane had to leave Toby with his grandparents, who, thankfully were still staying aboard the Resolution. She left Toby with a stern warning not to cause them any trouble. Toby, naturally, agreed. Diane also left a stern warning to the grandparents not to cause any trouble... and to be, at the very least, civil to Doctor Milton.

Possibly, the warning wasn't needed in Emil and Martha's case. They were slowly warming up to the doctor once they realized his relationship with Diane was more than two ships passing in the night.

With Diane away from the ship Toby was left with his Grandparents, it was a bit of trouble to put a really good plan of entertaining Toby, the main crux of it being the fact Pix and Toby are close and the fact Milton was dating Diane so all four of them are close. He missed his Girlfriend and could only imagine what it is like for the poor kid. Pix had been regularly sneaking into the quarters and avoiding being detected; a real feat for a person that glows.

It was agreed that Toby could have a sleep over with Milton and Pix; on the Doctor's day off following the sleep over. While Pix is very good at her knowing people; she would not be allowed to watch over Toby alone. Also it would be a test for his Grandparents to evaluate this relationship between Pix and Milton is quoting the two in question, 'Fairy and Toby?

Still Milton had pick up Toby with Pix biting at the bit to get to him. The doors opened with the Grandmother; who gestured to come in before Pix darted towards Toby encircling him as he giggled and the tinkling of bells marked her reaction. Standing there watching it all Milton could only smile. Pix hovered at his chest and he gently gave her a hug.

Nothing really exchanged between Milton and Diane's mother-in-law. Emil at least greeting the doctor with a handshake and a 'hello'. Rutherford was still an invader stomping on the memory of their Son by placing himself into the Family Unit. It was understandable to not want Toby to forget his father and another Male might impede upon that? Milton was very much falling for Diane; he had strong feelings for Toby also. Pix adored them both so it made for an easy relationship in general.

Getting to Milton and Pix's quarters the two 'little ones' went to play together while Milton saw to dinner. A simple meal of hotdogs with Mac and Cheese. Pix had a real fondness for the melted cheese.

Toby ran around the cabin daring Pix to catch him giggling like a little maniac. "You're not catchin' meeeeeeeeee."

Pix knew her room better than anyone. Keeping in mind the exact flight parameters with margin for error. How much acceleration mixed with the banking capability she gave a convincing chase with dives that appeared a direct missed tag only to have Pix recover. And swoop at another trajectory.

Toby ran around as close to the perimeter of the room he could avoiding furniture and decorations. He took a quick look back to see where Pix was and stumbled on his own feet. He did a quick summersault and came to rest sitting up no worse for the wear. "Whew!" he exclaimed panting from all the exercise. "Pix, you all right?"

Pix was standing; shakin' her head as that had been an unanticipated change of direction. Hearing Toby she giggled in that bell tone jigling and gave the sign of her being fine. The impression of 'Tag You're it this time.' came across a second before she took flight and making a bee-line for the door; she needed more room to maneuver.

Milton had a gut reaction to stand closer to the table and cross his arms as the meal needed protection from 'someones' that might not be so careful in their exuberant playtime and knock into the table.

Toby exclaimed “HA HA” and jumped up and took off after Pix.

And at that time, RJ’s computer console chimed with an incoming message….

Going over to the console Milton tapped the reception icon.

"Resolution Raceways, Doc Milton speaking, how can I be if help?"

The smiling image of Diane appeared on the screen, "RJ, how are things? Toby is being well-behaved I hope?"

"Toby is the nice one actually." He replied.

Diane frowned a little. "Sorry about the grandparents... " The frown left her face and she went on, "I thought I'd drop you a line and see how things are on your end. I just wanted to let you know that this little excursion on I'm on with Finchley is going a little longer than expected. Nothing strange is happening so you don't need to worry."

"I think Pix is the one to worry about, she has a playmate now." Milton smirked. "I think at the moment I am the one pining for some playful company." He winked. "Can my missing you and longer will kill me Love?"

Diane smiled, "I promise to make up the lost time with you when I get back." She offered a playful wink of her own, "How is Tony doing? Is there any news on her condition?"

"We have the symptoms leveled, the progression has ceased. I have a couple enzymes that I am studying to make an anti-Toxin." Milton explained. "She is on limited working permissions." He gave her a smile. "SHe is going to be fine... eventually."

“Oh that is good news. I never had a doubt you’d figure it out.” Diane beaned at RJ through the commlink. “We’re going to be off soon, I’ll keep you updated as events warrant.” She blew RJ a kiss.