"As we speak, the move of nuclear power and war with chemicals is slowly decreasing. As of now, the number of plants worldwide is approximately three hundred and ninety, the USA having the highest number so far. The decrease is something we should take in stride." the lead ambassador stated, pointing to the graphs that meant little to her mind.

Yet keeping focus was getting harder and harder each time she tried to read the papers. The small chatter and gentle tunes of her dreams would slowly creep in on her during the day now. No longer just at night, but almost every waking moment for her.

Strange. How strange things can unfold before others and make life a little more difficult. Yet as the very thoughts passed her head, Valeriya tried to focus on keeping awake. Sleep was one thing that evaded her as of late, the dreams of those women and years not her own, but of all was his voice. That sweet gentle tone she could hear every night was something she could just listen to every day without pause. She wanted to know more, but speaking up about something like that was nearly deadly.

"Valeriya, are you listening?" her coworker poked her.

"Tak, I am. Just trying to stay awake."

"Sleeping pills not working?"

"Not really, counteracts with my others at times plus the last set made me sleepwalk." Valeriya told her, "No more pills for me."

Her coworker nodded, "True, you already are a walking pharmacy."

Now she shot the woman a look, "Alright, jokes aside now-"

"Mis Bakaj!"

Her head whipped around just to find the ambassador staring at her, "Is the topic dull to you that you must talk?"

"Ni."

"Then listen, it's because of your notes and study that I am able to conduct what we have so far." he gave a small smile to her.

Well, that was a little uplifting. She knew her work was stellar but the fact that it was labeled as so by him and now probably god knows how many others, it just gave her a confidence boost.

"More like studied herself." she heard one of the others say as small laughter came from them.

And now that starts. How she hated that little piece of her, just the cloud that loomed over her head with the truth just was a beacon for everyone to stop and stare. It also explained her high amount of money spent on make-up and doctor visits.

"Just ignore them, Val. It's not worth it to get all worked up over."

Valeriya sighed, looking back at the woman, "Easier said than done when you have little acceptance in yourself and the world around you."

"I know I sound like a broken record telling you, but you know I don't see you as a walking disease."

"You and Iryna both."

It was true. She lacked plenty in some places, only hearing the good from her grandparents and mother and the two women in her building. But she would always see herself as something not even worthy to be breathing, well, at least not wish it upon her enemies.

The small chatter in her head grew as the sweet melody came to her ears. This was getting annoying. Granted she liked the distraction once in a while but now it was every day and becoming a nuisance.

Her eyes fluttered shut as she saw the old desk before her, the plays were written out as she heard the children playing. She knew the woman was determined to prove a point, saw it in her face all the time. Only then did his voice come in.

"What are you writing about today?" he asked her.

She felt herself lift the paper, feeling joy roll through her, "Anna Liisa."

Suddenly it changed again, the large room before her as she looked over the papers of parliament and what was to come.

"Scared?" she heard him say, knowing that the government wasn't fond of women in the building.

"No. I'm ready for this."

Once again it changed, now showing her the halls as girls walked by with their heads high and gaining what was rightfully theirs. She knew it was hard work, made it known every day but it was worth it when she knew they were gaining what they did. Her school bloomed, giving the world a piece of what it should.

"Glad to see you smile." his voice came back.

"As am I." she replied, "As am I."

"Valeriya!" a harsh whisper came to her ear.

"Shcho?"

Her coworker glared at her, "Did you hear anything?"

Looking around, she saw that everyone was getting ready to leave the room as the ambassador was finishing his piece.

"Hivno, no I didn't."

"Be glad all he did was ramble about things or you would have been in trouble." she said fixing her own folder, "Come on, let's get out of here."

With a nod and wave, he let them all finally leave, or she thought, "Oh, Valeriya!"

"Well, sucks to be you, I'll meet you outside." she said darting out the door.

Shaking her head, Valeriya walked up to him, "Yes sir?"

"Nothing major, Iryna wanted to talk to you before you left. That's all."

Oh, what a relief, "Oh, alright. Her office, tak?"

"Tak."

Out of everyone within that building, she loved that woman. Never was there a frown or something depressing or even mean come from the happy woman. She was just too sweet for the world. Although it was odd that she was having more and more conversations with her over things, it was strange really.

Finally seeing her office in sight, she fixed her blouse and hair quick as she settled her notebooks and folders against her chest. With a sharp knock, she heard the woman within as the door came open.

"Allo, Valeriya." she smiled warmly at her.

"Allo, Iryna." she gave the same back as she entered the room.

"Have a seat, I won't keep you long." Iryna said as she moved to her own, working past her growing bump.

"I know I asked last time when I sat with you, but what are we having? I cannot wait to get you little clothes." Valeriya asked.

Iryna gave a small chuckle, "Well, better get a good amount for this will be my first and only pregnancy."

"Aw, why?"

"I wouldn't say that but there is a small army here."

Now she was curious, "Wait, twins?"

Iryna chuckled again, "Plus one."

Valeriya felt her eyes widen and her jaw drop, "Triplets? You're having triplets?"

"That I am. Two boys and a girl." she smiled, "At least I have a little girl to keep me sane."

"Aw, Iryna congratulations, and good god on the whole thing. Oh, you will be a fantastic mother."

"Dyakuyu Valeriya. The funniest part wasn't my husband, it was my brother and sister."

Valeriya laughed, "Don't they both have a child?"

"They do. Ivan a son and Natalia a daughter. Oh, little Alexei and sweet Viktorija. But it was the fact that I had this many on our first try. Davi was excited as you could imagine."

"You are truly blessed darling."

"Tak. But that's not why I wanted to see you."

That was unexpected, questions filled her head as Iryna grinned at her, "I have a serious question for you."

"Alright then, what do you need for the nuclear statements?"

Iryna chuckled, "No, no. Not business, but rumor. So, is it true, that you dream?"

Now she was going to brain that woman, "Is there an issue in dreaming?"

"Not in this case. So you dream of women and a man in a nation other than our own?"

Valeriya was ready to see the psych ward orderly come in, "And if I say yes?"

Iryna's eyes sparkled, "Then good things are about to happen. Since you we're the one that created the pause of the nuclear movements, why not I send you to a nation that is ready for your help in this war we are in."

Valeriya nearly jumped out of her seat, "Really, where to?"

"The very nation you dream of. And know this, he is very real."

"He's real?" there was no way that was true.

Iryna hummed in reply, "Tino is."

Tino. The name even matched his voice somehow. She could see her dreams again as the vast snowy land came to her. Dear God she wasn't crazy, well ok, maybe a little in some way but still. Her dreams were real and so was he.

"Are you sure about this, Iryna?"

"Very, so do you want to go to Finland?"

Did she have to ask such a silly question? Valeriya could almost see him, practically hear him beside her as she felt her emotions run wild.

She felt her smile grow wide as the very thought came forward, "Where's the plane for me?"