It's lunchtime, and the break room of the office is full of people grabbing their lunches. Rin sits down at a table with her microwaved stir-fry, pouring some soy sauce on it. Opposite her sits Tamika, a cheery blonde in her late 20s. "So... I heard from the girls that you're expecting again." Rin says to Tamika, leaning in conspiratorially.
"Can nobody keep secrets anymore?" Tamika replies indignantly, before chuckling. "Oh, fine. Yes, it's true..." She trails off, a smile on her face.
"Really? So soon after the last one? And won't this be your... fourth one?" Rin asks, struggling to remember how many children Tamkia's had. It's tough remembering everything about everyone in such a large office!
"This'll be my third. As for why so soon, it wasn't actually intentional. I thought it was a safe day, but apparently I'm just that fertile!" Tamika says, laughing softly. "Oh well, it can't be helped. A big family is a happy family, as they say." She finishes, smiling at Rin before going back to her food.
"I'm glad for you. Congratulations." Rin says. Her stiff words don't come out of jealousy, but more from regret. Of all the chances for a happy family life she missed. She is bound to grow old alone, watching all the happy youngsters live their lives and form families. Distracting herself from her thoughts she turns to you, sitting at the edge of the table.
"What about you, you? Not going to congratulate the lucky girl?" Rin asks in a playful, teasing tone snapping back into her friendly coworker mode.
Ovaries: 0% (Barren)
Hormones: Mellow (Post-menopausal)
"Good for her. It's too late for me, but at least some people can be happy in this world."