A.N. Sorry this has been a long time come'n. I just had one of the worst weeks of my life so if you'll excuse. I'm going as fast as I think I can and with all my extended family around now I only get the wee small hours of the morn to write, so… you get the idea.

Disclaimers: Not in the mood, you know the drill. There's, not mine, no infringement intended. Characters and universe will be replaced squeaky clean when I'm through.

Thanks a bunch for all the reviews peoples. You make my day a little less grey. Also, thanks a bunch to Fondued Jicama for all the helpful pointers. I've seen the flaw in my design and now I know exactly where I'm going with this. Pleaz keep the constructive criticism coming, it really help. Now I know everything you've just read translates to blah, blah, blah, so let hup-to, shall we?

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When Lyta entered the commander's quarters she found her sitting very upright in her chair. She took a seat as was offered and watched with a patiently questioning expression as Ivanova twitted slightly with the guiding cane that Dr. Franklin had insisted she carry with her at all times.

Lyta was just about to ask if the commanded in fact did need anything when she spoke. "I'm sorry. I had everything I needed to say planed out and now I don't know how to start." She turned her head away as if to hide and breathed deeply a few times.

"It's okay. I've got plenty of time, whenever you're ready." Lyta soothed sensing the rising levels of fear and anxiety from the commander.

"Okay, well the best way to go about this is to dive right in I guess, so… here goes." A deep breath and then she continued. "I need explanations, advice really. Concerning Marcus…"

"Advice?" Lyta raised an eyebrow at the odd statement given to her. "What kind of advice?"

-Way to beat around the bush, Ivanova!- Susan chided to herself as she shifted uncomfortable in the ever dark perception of her world. "Well, no… Oh, hell." She thought for a moment then decided to take the plunge.

"Lyta, I'm a latent telepath, like my mother. And ever since I lost my sight I think… I thing its getting stronger or maybe something else is happening, I don't know. But I just scared the hell out of Marcus a few hours ago because we accidentally made contact telepathically. And now… now I don't know."

Susan took deep calming breaths as she released every tension filled word. Lyta stared at the other woman for a moment with blank features taking in all this information then continued on slowly.

"Are you sure you're a latent?" She asked calmly as Susan's head snapped up to 'look at her' with blank eyes.

"What the hell do you mean 'am I sure'? Of course, the only person I've ever been able to connect with was my mother, and that's it!" She was very close to hysteria now and Lyta decided that prodding that hysteria would only get them both into trouble.

Very calmly and quietly she tried to reason with Ivanova. "Commanded, have you ever been tested for Psi-abilities?"

-Well that's a stupid question!- Ivanova thought to herself sharply. "Of course I have! There where annual test at school." Lyta shook her head in reply then, realizing that this would do the other no good, she continued.

"No, I mean without all the protective guards and barriers. To actually measure your abilities on the Psi-scale."

Susan's heart skipped a beat as comprehension dawned. The answer was no. Of course not. Her mother would never have aloud her for a moment to drop her mental blocks for fear of being caught.

"Susan, where is Marcus? Have the two of you spoken yet?" Lyta probed gently after moments passed with out response. When Susan lifted her face to answer Lyta could see a rim of silver sheen in her eyes. Something she had never seen before in the seemingly invincible Ivanova.

"I don't know where he is, no. He left last night after… no, I haven't seen him since. But he seemed so terrified when he left I just couldn't bring myself to send anyone after him." Susan answered holding back her threatening emotions.

"Well. You obviously made some sort of strong emotional bridge between the two of you. So, whatever you where feeling at the time was probably relayed to him as well. And feeling emotions that you know couldn't possibly be yours can be very frightening. You have to find him, Susan. Talk to him, otherwise, knowing Marcus, he'll just keep hiding from you."

Susan nearly laughed out loud at the thought of Marcus hiding from anything, but before she could say anything, her com link beeped into life and a voice imitated from it.

: Commander. You wanted to be informed as soon as Captain Sheridan and Ambassador Delenn arrived. They are setting down now in docking bay 6: Came an ensign's voice from C & C.

"Thank you, Ensign. I'll meet them there. Inform Dr. Franklin and Chief Allen as well." Ivanova answered in her returned commanding voice holding the com link up to her mouth.

: Yes sir. C & C out: The com link blipped off and Susan stood signaling the end of the conversation between herself and the other telepath.

"Well, commander, if there's anything else you need don't hesitate. I'll be just a call away." Lyta was half way out the door when Susan suddenly remembered.

"Lyta, wait!" Lyta tuned to Ivanova standing in the same spot holding her guiding cane. The expression on her face was a hybrid of embarrassment and extreme annoyance.

"Would you mind?" Susan asked holding up the cane with a white knuckled fist.

Lyta smiled in slight amusement as she took the other woman's arm for guidance. "Not at all commander, not at all…"

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A.N. Really sorry this is so short and didn't really get you anywhere, but like I said, I'm slightly preoccupied at the moment. I'll try to update A.S.A.P. but I don't know if… well I will, so until then, read, review, and be merry!

Ranger Hikari