face the strange

And another exchange gift reveal, fluffityfluffexchange this time. :D A gorgeous backstory fic with so much warmth and an absolutely flawless ending! ♡

our own thing (1798 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: La'an Noonien-Singh & Number One | Una Chin-Riley
Characters: Number One | Una Chin-Riley (Star Trek), La'an Noonien-Singh
Additional Tags: Pre-Canon, Backstory, Friendship, Developing Friendship, Intergenerational friendship, Getting to Know Each Other, Midnight Conversations, Worldbuilding: Illyria, Platonic Support, Hair Braiding, The Process of Healing From Past Trauma, Fluff and Hurt/Comfort
Summary:

In the dark, she can hear La’an’s muffled sobs and wants to go to her, but remembers what the doctor said about control and one’s own space. “La’an,” she calls softly, “you’re in your quarters on the Federation starship Martin Luther King, Jr. My name is Una. Ensign Chin-Riley, remember? You’re safe.”

or, after an unexpected rescue, Una helps La’an heal