The Star-Man's Womb

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"We'll find out eventually." Trian said, placing his hand on Jeremy's.

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Jeremy nodded.

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"Uh, is premature birth a genetic thing for humans?"

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"Not really. Though it is common with multiples."

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"Well, multiples are the standard for my people, so you don't have to worry about that. We're pretty good about carrying to term. The thing is... Well, my people aren't very strong. Physically, that is. If they're born prematurely, our children have.." Trian clutched his belly. "...Only a 10% chance at survival."

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"Well, humans are a bit more hardy," Jeremy said. "I'm sure everything will be alright."

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"Like I said, we're pretty good at carrying to term. It's just something to keep in mind, I guess."

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Jeremy nodded.

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"Ugh, that's a depressing conversation. Let's talk about something else."

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"How about...Names?"

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Trian blinked. "Names? Uh, okay. Well, they're going to be ditherian like me, so..."

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"Well, they are half human so..."

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"Maybe you can choose their more middle names?"

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"I guess that could work."

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Trian nodded. "Okay, so, the safest bet is that we're going to have a boy and a girl, but same-sex twins are a possibility too. For a girl, I've always liked the name Astina. For a boy... I have no idea."

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"How about 'Kirk' for the middle name for a boy?"

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"Knowing you, you're referencing something. What is it?"

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Jeremy rubbed his neck. "Captain Kirk from Star Trek."

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Trian sighed. "Explain."

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Jeremy explained Star Trek, both the original series and the sequel series, to Trian.