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[tasha_yar]

To say her first home did not have weddings would be an understatement. Her second home with the Vulcan clan which took her in after that nightmare, like all Vulcan clans, arranged their marriages. Being human (and hopelessly illogical), she wasn't going to be subject to that.

So, please forgive her, Deanna. Tasha is going to be buzzing around her friend with all the enthusiasm of an anthropologist hummingbird. At least today, she bringing stories:

"So Data turns to all of them with this grin and says, 'Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing!' You mother practically burned a hole glaring at her food while still trying to smile!"

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[tasha_yar]

What, part of that," she asks with caution. "Do you still believe in?"

[2_worlds_1_woman]

Deanna smiles ruefully at the question. "Some of that, some of things I didn't go into, and some things from other worlds. And I'll tell you all of it, Tasha--I enjoy our discussions and just spending time with you, and you know that--but not right now."

She clears her throat then and continues, a bit more softly. "I mentioned the Houses, you see, because I'm a Daughter of the Fifth House. And our trait is nobility. I already caused a minor scandal by joining Starfleet. I never thought that Wyatt would arrive or that this marriage would happen. But he's here," her voice softer yet. "And I will not shame my mother or my house by refusing the marriage. He's a good man, kind, intelligent, and--well, handsome. It's not a death sentence, after all!"

[tasha_yar]

Wrong person to say that to, Deanna.

"No, I've been at that wedding. Just because you're attracted to someone and it would make life better for others does not make it a good idea!"

[2_worlds_1_woman]

She sighs and rubs her forehead. "...Tasha, I'm already conflicted. I'm attracted to Wyatt, yes, but I also just met him. But more..." She bites her lip.

"He's conflicted. I can sense it. About something important, and--I'm only an empath, but he said something about a dream, and his emotions were strong when he did. He's more conflicted than I am, and I even got into an argument with Will today. About this. And he...he reminded me Imzadi also means 'my beloved', then immediately called me Imzadi. And said that right now he can't separate platonic and romantic love. With me."

Deanna looks down. "He's--we haven't seen each other in years. Not since it all went wrong. I didn't think he still cared--like that. And now I know he does." And it's obvious that this is an important issue. "And yet I know Wyatt is more conflicted than I."

She's silent for a few moments.

"I don't know what will happen, Tasha. My mother's will aside. I just don't know. I don't know what's best for me in the long run, and--I don't know."