Aberrant: Infinite Earth - Cosmos Nova - [CN Japan] Miss Minami's Nest [Closed]

[Naomi Minami]

0800, Japan Standard Time

December 10, 2012

Tokyo, Japan

Sunny, 41 F/5 C

Naomi started her day like any other, by yawning and stretching. Her larger belly only showed that she was indeed carrying cargo. At this point if it was just one or two children there wouldn't be that noticeable of a bump, but this was 5 children, and Naomi's body had adapted itself to accommodate the passengers.

She lazily opened her right eye, looking at the clock.

"Connor should be here soon." She thought. "I'd bet he'd never believe this." She said quietly to herself, caressing her stomach.

She gets up from her gel-filled mattress that she sleeps on like a cat would their bed, it's design purposely for a felinoid.

She gets a sailor-collared maternity dress and puts it on. It was a cute outfit as is... she could wear it after her pregnancy even as it was designed to be used even after the pregnancy. "Could wear this boating next summer. I'll have to do that before I unload."

She felt like she needed to, so she laid back down to wait for an old friend.

[Mech]

Connor arrived at the Hideyoshi manor with little fanfare. The grounds were immaculately kept. He put in the code he'd been given to open the gate and walked up and knocked on the front door. He knew that Ryu was out for the morning. They'd spoken beforehand regarding this visit. He felt Naomi needed to see some of her friends beyond Naoko and himself, and had asked Connor to come over. Considering their past he knew the respect the Tiger-themed nova must have for him. He'd already heard that Naomi was indeed with child, a surprise to be sure but so long as she was happy.

He waited for the door to be opened patiently, noting that She'd decidedly moved up in the world from her small apartment he'd spent the night with her in on his last visit.

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi got up once more with a sigh and walked to the door. Seeing Connor there was a pleasant suprise. She knew he would be visiting Japan, but his visit was... indeed welcome.

She opens the door and gently hugs Connor. "Hello again, Connor. As you can see... it's been an interesting year for me."

[Mech]

He smiled and embraced the feline nova. "Yes, it certainly has, and more in the western meaning as opposed to the eastern." he kicked off his shoes after she released him and smiled. "I was here to offer the DSA's aid regarding investigations regarding the snuke set off. After I finished business, I figured I'd get some pleasure while I was here in Japan, by visiting my favorite detective."

"Things have changed, but you looked radiant, and very content."

[Naomi Minami]

"Well... while I can't do it until the children are born, I discovered a phenomenon called dormancy. It allowed me to regain a sense of normalcy... Once I can do so again I should do a video confrence."

She smiled. "But yes... how did it go at that meeting? With a new director and all. Not sure who they picked yet now that the Diet completely flipped a table and countered the former director's choice of Ryu to succeed her as she went to serve as the new Minister of Metahuman Welfare."

"Or was it more of Science Director Nakamura who is still acting director?"

She adjusted her dress. "Also here I've been dealing with some issues. Kamiko's got a night life I have no clue as to what it is, Naoko's been zipping about on various duties, and Ryu... Ryu is just fantastic."

"I did enjoy the time we had though a while back. With all of the problems I was still sorting out I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I should have."

Connor did notice the apparent lack of feline tics.

[Mech]

"Director Nishima is still acting director now, though it's only for until the end of the month." He sighed. "I'm surprised it lasted this long honestly, with what they're citing as why Ryu couldn't do the job. Aside from his appearance, which has certainly been mentioned. "

He nodded. "Come, let's sit, I know you're not comfortable standing, or rather I imagine you'd be more comfortable seated." He closed the door, and followed her to a grand den area, several couches and chairs to choose from, he chose the one that obviously wasn't oversized and stuffed. "I can check on Kamiko if you like. I've not seen her since her abrupt leaving of my yacht party earlier this year."

"I see you've gotten better about controlling the feline tics you once had, though you don't need to, if it makes you uncomfortable Naomi. I always thought they were cute on the whole."

"Regarding my last visit, I'm sorry it's been so long, but it looks to me that you found what you were really looking for and more."

[Naomi Minami]

She held Connor on the shoulder. "More than you realize. You'd be suprised what finding your purpose can do."

She guides Connor to the common room that serves as living room and dining room. "In a way, I can understand that Ryu not getting the job was inevitable. He's new to the organization, and quite inhuman in his appearance. They want someone who is human for the role. I guess to assuade some sort of fear that someone could be unstable that has our power."

She sighed. "Power does corrupt. As we now have been made painfully aware."

"That and now with Japanese refugees having full rights here... there is some tension. We're just now starting to understand the Taint phenomenon, and now I and Ryu are about to bring the first second generation Novas into the world... Just 5 or 6 years after Novas themselves appeared."

"If I were Human... I would be afraid."

She sighed. "Let's see it's 0835... Kamiko is in her bed, probably sleeping off another late night, and... who knows what else."

"It's not your concern, Connor, but after we talk maybe seeing you... someone that she might have some connection to... will help her adjust living a normal life again. No one should go through what she has."

[Mech]

He nodded. "I'm here for at least another day. I haven't seen her since the party, so it will be good to catch up with her."

He smiled. "So how many are you having Naomi? I can tell it's more than one, but I kept from reading the reports mostly so I could hear it from you."

He looked to her happily. "With as many women as I've been linked with in the scandal rags, you'd imagine I'd have been the first nova parent, but I'm happy not to be, I'm nowhere near ready."

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi smiled. "Like a typical cat... I'm having five. Not sure on genders, and I'd rather that a suprise. But on the other hand, I'm suprised you've not had a kid either."

She smiled. "Would cramp your movie career."

"Well... let's wait till noon, she usually gets up for a bit to have a late breakfast."

[Mech]

"Five, you and Ryu sure wasted little time going for the big leagues of parenthood." He chuckled. "It'd anger alot of women if I had a child, I know that too."

He smiled. "You're on leave I'm sure, you are the darling of the Department. I just want you to know Naomi, if there's anything I can do for you, just ask." He looked at her pleasantly. "Not as a DSA agent, but as a friend."

He reached over to stroke her hair by her ear and give her a little scratch as he had before.

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi mews when Connor scratches her behind the ear. Afger he was done, Naomi straightened her dress. "I and Ryu have made many dangerous enemies in the past few months."

"I know you made that affirmation not as DSA but as a friend, but... I think the DSA needs to be brought into the mix in terms of intel in regards to the "Mother" situation and with The Russian and her latest movements."

"Seems that The Russian has some sort of association with the terrorist organization led by "Mother". More than likely has a bankroller of The Russian's mercenary group. I don't know how she managed to get one of her goon squads over to that Russian naval port, but chatter seems to suggest there is a bit of a schism forming in their ranks."

She sits at a table where some warm tea Naomi set down before greeting Connor. "Also, Ryu himself has a few enemies in the crime families here in Tokyo. Also... I've developed a following of crazies either obsessed with me or removing me as some sort of threat."

She sighed. "I've been a prisoner in this place since it was found I was pregnant. You don't understand, this work gave me new purpose, Connor."

"Now..." She looks out her bay window looking out a yard that in a few years will have happy, playful kitten-children running about. "...now I have to have a full armed escort to get groceries."

[Mech]

He put an arm around her in a one handed hug. "With Ryu's permission I could take you to my home in the States, It would get you out of these four walls and somewhere different, Just for a day or two."

"We have a file on them, but nothing as comprehensive as we'd like. We can arrange some information sharing there no problem I'm sure."

He looked at her. "Far as I know, you have no enemies in The States."

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi thought for a moment. "I and Ryu are arranging our marriage plans, but a few days away sounds great. I wager it would be on one of your yachts?"

She smiled. "I could use some sea air in my lungs again. I miss the seaside."

The memories of her home flood her mind again, and in her hormonal state she starts to cry a little.

[Mech]

He wiped away her tears. "It could be one yes, but you and I both know he can't leave. He's too on duty, too public to be away from Japan. It would just be you, and Maybe Naoko."

It's a different Cage, but still a Cage. The DSA is interested in the children you'll bare as well, and your safety is paramount while in our care. Make no mistake, if I brought you, they would know, so we could protect you."

It was also clear that he'd not mentioned a specific location to bring her beyond the states. He had several yachts, and at least six homes there alone

[Naomi Minami]

"Actually, Naoko needs to stay here. She can teleport via the internet, so she can, if needed be on scene for me on demand, otherwise she should look after Kamiko. To be honest Kamiko's developed some PTSD and is... a bit jumpy."

Naomi sighed. "I guess that's what happens when you turn from being one of Department 0's researchers into a nova on the run."

"I think Ryu will need to get some help here too while I am away."

She sincerely hoped some time on one of Connor's yachts would be what he ordered. One of them looked like it could stay offshore in the ocean for months.

"If there are any extra supplies you will need if I stay for a few days and we choose a Yacht and send that offshore... I can have extra things like food and consumables sent to a neutral location then we can have them delivered themselves."

She smiled, knowing that Ryu might want some time alone here in Japan before they commit to being husband and wife.

"I think you might be on the invite list for our marriage, by the way."

"I'm thinking on the new year."

[Mech]

"I'll handle all of that myself."

He smiled. "Well it would be bad form to not invite a close friend, wouldn't it?"

"i'll make sure I'm available. My Movie Project should be coming out soon, the Editing is done after the last round of errors they found."

He smiled. "I can perhaps arrange a private showing."

[Naomi Minami]

"Not in the slightest. I... think I know who that is too." Naomi said with a cat-like grin. She sort of liked Kitty. "I would probably be keeping to myself mostly with my tele-commuting and everything else, but I would be social at night."

"Just not sure I should attend the release of your film."

[Mech]

"You won't, I can get a copy and bring it with me." he smiled. "My homes are all well furnished, and could play it with ease."

He scratched her ear again to cheer her up. "Things sure have changed."

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi mewed. "Yeah... It's... it's been a complicated mess."

[Mech]

He stroked her back. "It will be alright, Naomi." He smiled. "Better really, with five little ones to come.. Are you going to find out if they're boys are girls or let it be a surprise?"

He nodded. "I know Kitty will end up wanting to throw a baby shower at one point for you, Just for friends."

"So aside from work, the dangers faced in the world now, what else would you like to discuss?"

[Naomi Minami]

"I would rather that if was a suprise, Connor. And that would be nice for Kitty to arrange a baby shower. I would love that."

She leans back. "Outside of the danger, hairballs, and drama of my recent life... It's just been tiring. My year and 9 months or so of Nova life have been... insane."

"I will be honest, my protectiveness is coming from the danger I have been in... and I don't blame Ryu and Department Zero for taking such precautions with me."

[Mech]

He nodded. "Fair enough, so you won't blame me or the DSA for the same."

"One more question then we can just hang out, crazy and dangerous as it has been would you trade it for anything? Would you change anything?"

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi actually took some thought on the matter. "To be honest... the danger I've dealt with has helped me meet the most wonderful man I have had the honor of knowing. He's helped me get to grips with alot of issues from the disaster..."

She sighed. "Something I couldn't do when I met you for the first time. Of course back then I was still adapting... still trying to bring together my dual nature."

She nodded. "What would you like to do, today?"

[Mech]

"I'm here to visit a good friend, nothing more or less Naomi."

"I'm glad to see you're alright, and that for the most part enjoying your life. You've adapted well, and I think that you'll do just fine as a mother. If you ever need something I'll help, you can count on it."

"What is you would like to do?"

[Naomi Minami]

"Well..." She sipped her tea. "...I can sense my passengers are starting to get hungry, and I am wagering that Kamiko and Naoko could be hungry at some point, although for Kamiko it'll be put in a tupperware bowl for her to microwave later."

She sighed. "What do you like for breakfast? I'll be happy to start up."

[Mech]

He nodded. "I'll eat whatever you fix, nothing special."

"Maybe seeing me Kamiko will stick around, and even eat with us."

"Is there anything around the house I can help you with? Since you're going to make breakfast.."

[Naomi Minami]

"Well, the cleaning is not the duty of the guest... and Kamiko generally cleans. Although if you want to help with the dishes, that is acceptible. Perhaps if Kamiko smells Breakfast she'll wake up from her coma..."

She grinned as she patted Connor on his shoulder. "Or, I can give you some money and you can get some Tuna from the local market and some meat, preferribly bacon, some sausages, and eggs. I like eating eastern and western. I got enough rice to make sushi with. I've noticed since my eruption I can't eat veggies as well as meat. Ryu unfortunately is busy so you won't get his legendary quantities."

She hands Connor a bankroll of Yen. Enough to cover food for a week for a Nova. "This will be plenty for one day's breakfast. So don't skimp. Besides, I may be expecting my parents between now and Christmas to stop over for the holiday."

[Mech]

"I can go shopping easy enough, since nobody else is awake that can go." He smiled, and got directions for the market. He left and didn't say no to the money, he only had american dollars. It took him about thirty minutes to gather everything that was listed, and then get through the line. Then he drove back to the Hideyoshi complex.

Setting everything on the countertops he smiled. "alright Grocery shopping done." He'dgotten everything in large amounts and looked at her happily. "One hell of a breakfast for nine."

[Naomi Minami]

"Well I save any excess for dinner. And beyond. You'd be suprised when I get a craving. Sometimes it looks like an episode of Epic Meal Time... I love those drunk canadian bastards."

"Their Fast Food Sushi episode... that helped one saturday night. So many pickles." Naomi says with a happy meow. She was getting the rice prepared, and she already started the fine cutting of the fish. "I prefer my Tuna finely cut... you found some Bluefin fillets... best to use among the tunas."

She smiled as she started to cook the bacon and eggs on the side.

"So... I've never actually felt this happy in a while... Seeing a different face than my co-workers in Department Zero or my family here..."

"In a way, everyone that lives under my roof is family..."

[Mech]

"They are, I can understand that. They're also coworkers, for now. when the little ones come I imagine that won't be the case." He set about butting away the other things that needed to be. "I can make pancakes if you like too, I got stuff for them as well."

[Naomi Minami]

She smiled widely. "Really! I've never had American-style pancakes! I hope they're buttermilk!"

Her tail moved like a happy, exited cat. "I actually have some Maple Syrup as well. I was thinking of using it for something I forgot, but now... it has a purpose!"

"Alright! Let's see how it's done!"

[Mech]

He nodded, getting ready to make them without getting in her way. He chuckled as she watched him mix up the batter and then start flipping each one, making stack after stack, anticipating two more novas joining them. He smiled knowing she enjoyed the show.

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi's tail swayed as her ears relaxed. She almost looked like she had one of those Necomimi ear headbands on... but it was real. But the way this human feline watched Connor... it was obvious she was happy to see a friend. Ryu was a far different man, she felt a kindred spirit. Connor was more... like a classmate from High School or a Co-Worker. Somoene she respected and enjoyed the company of, but there was alot that wasn't Ryu.

"This beats the typical, that's for sure... I still have to show Ryu alot of things about cooking. And don't get me started on Kamiko..."

She sighed, observing just how much is used, the color of the pancakes as they're cooked... she couldn't help but purr.

[Mech]

He chuckled, "Still purr eh? Good, let's me know I'm doing my job and cheering you up." He smiles as he got the plates ready. "Anything else we're going to prepare? If not then I think it time to go wake up the others, before we dig in."

[Sunstar]

Naoko came in the room, her hair still uncombed but she's already dressed for the day.

"Morning Miss Minami! Something smells good..."

She notices Connor

"Friend of yours? Hello."

[Naomi Minami]

Naomi smiled. "Ah, I think the extra smells are waking up the zoo-animals." Naomi says with a joking grin. "If somehow Aino-chan wakes up then we'll feel like a proper family... unfortunately Ryu is out on a mission so... that is a bummer."

"And yes, Connor is not only a friend of the family but also a friend of our Country. That and he is one hell of a Gundam."

[Mech]

Connor smiled to the young Japanese woman. "Hello, I'm Connor, it's nice to meet you." he gestured to the stable stacked with food. "Please sit and join us, we made plenty."

[Sailor OOC]

Kamiko stumbles a little, her long black hair completely out of sorts as she walks in. She was wearing a black turtlenecked shirt and leggings, underneath a greyish jumper style dress. She certainly looked comfortable.

"I'm smellin' bacon and ... pancakes! Well someone is..."

She gets a eye-full of Connor. "...well stacked"

She sits down, looking over Naomi before gesturing to get Naoko's attention. "So, Noraneko, how does a nerd like Naomi get friends like Connor?"

She adjusts her sunglasses, her left eye still sensitive to light from her injury she suffered in Russia. She smiles to Connor. "Sorry... didn't get to know you very well first go-round."

Kamiko seemed different. There was some confidence there, but a sense of false bravado. Perhaps a bit of over-compensation.

[Naomi Minami]

"Well, nice of you to actually be roused for breakfast instead of relying on the microwave." Naomi says, non-judgementally, but in her teacher-like way impressed by Kamiko's progress. Although the mousy, quiet girl of March has become the brash, and troubled girl of now.

"I'm going to check on a few things, you guys. I'll be back for breakfast shortly. Messages and such."

Naomi walks off, there was a slight waddle as her center of gravity has become more off with her pregnancy. Her tail doing more work serving as a counterbalance.

[Mech]

Connor smiled. "It's been a long time Kamiko, I'm glad to see you've survived your ordeals." He let her misstep in word choice pass and nodded. "The same way anyone does, at least with me, Treat me well, be honest, and sincere."

He chuckled. "We've been friends since she was My Liaison when the DSA sent me here to help lay groundwork for cooperation. She and I became fast friends and have remained such all these months."