01-05-2026, 04:25 AM
Jez couldn’t help but laugh at Alex’s befuddled state. He clearly didn’t understand the Feminine Mystique; there was a secret code to women’s kisses, and clearly, Alex was rusty to their subtle meaning, or he just didn’t know the code. Jez shook her head briefly and smiled.” Alex, I’m breaking the Feminine Code by telling you things, but here it goes.” Said Jez,
Jez looked at Alex and began telling him, Alright Commander, A kiss on the cheek from a girl can mean anything from platonic friendship, a culturally common greeting, or appreciation to a sign of romantic interest, often gauging your reaction or acting as a less intense alternative to a lip kiss, depending heavily on the context, culture, and relationship dynamics. now lets break this down. I was sitting here in Ten Forward, with our First Officer and a Chief Science Officer, if Beno kissed you romantically on the lips, how would that look? The cheek is close to the mouth, so clearly the kiss had romantic overtones. What is it the humans say? “ Right Church, wrong Pew.” Jez let Alex think on that for a moment.
Jez looked at Alex and thought that Beno and Alex would make a cute couple. That’s when Jez noticed Alex’s eye K’vada was right, those eyes were deep and soulful, one could get lost in them,
Jez knew that Alex was sitting there, his brain computing the information, trying to come up with a reason why Commander Velaul couldn’t be in love with him, but Jez had to be honest; she was enjoying seeing him squirm.
“Yes, a kiss on the cheek has friendly and platonic meanings for example a greeting/farewell, Yes It's a common way to say hello or goodbye, especially in certain cultures, replacing a handshake or hug, but was she greeting you, no she was saying good bye, but in all the time you’ve known her has she kissed you goodbye? A kiss on the cheek could be for appreciation, a "thank you" for help, or a kind gesture. Had you done something special for her, something she wasn’t expecting? From what I saw, you were just sitting there, innocently minding your own business.” Said Jez, looking at Alex to see his reaction, to see if she could gauge his reaction.
“Oh, of course, a kiss on the cheek could be a sign of affection, a sign of deep care for a friend or family member, but as far as I know your not related to Commander Velaul
Hmmmm, that would explain the rumors that Alex and Beno were, in fact, secretly husband and wife.
“A kiss on the cheek could mean comfort, you know, to offer solace or support, but you didn’t seem to be in distress or in need of comfort’ Suggested Jez.
Jez looked at Alex and smiled, “If you want my expert opinion, she’s crazy about you, it’s just... well…. How do I say this ... you are a little difficult to approach.” Said Jez, blushing a little and having just dropped a bombshell on her friend.
Jez was happy for Alex, yes, Cindy is a great help, but to have an actual flesh and blood companion to share your life with is vastly different than that of a companion whose reactions are dictated by an elaborate software program and complex algorithms.
Jez’s curiosity piqued, “Alex, may I ask, what happened to your wife?” Said Jez, her tone was respectful. “You don’t have to tell me, I’m just curious. I assumed she passed away, because I couldn’t imagine a woman leaving a man as incredible as you.”
Jez sat there, knowing she hit him with a lot of information, and he was probably sorting everything out in his head.
== Tag Talion. ==
Jez looked at Alex and began telling him, Alright Commander, A kiss on the cheek from a girl can mean anything from platonic friendship, a culturally common greeting, or appreciation to a sign of romantic interest, often gauging your reaction or acting as a less intense alternative to a lip kiss, depending heavily on the context, culture, and relationship dynamics. now lets break this down. I was sitting here in Ten Forward, with our First Officer and a Chief Science Officer, if Beno kissed you romantically on the lips, how would that look? The cheek is close to the mouth, so clearly the kiss had romantic overtones. What is it the humans say? “ Right Church, wrong Pew.” Jez let Alex think on that for a moment.
Jez looked at Alex and thought that Beno and Alex would make a cute couple. That’s when Jez noticed Alex’s eye K’vada was right, those eyes were deep and soulful, one could get lost in them,
Jez knew that Alex was sitting there, his brain computing the information, trying to come up with a reason why Commander Velaul couldn’t be in love with him, but Jez had to be honest; she was enjoying seeing him squirm.
“Yes, a kiss on the cheek has friendly and platonic meanings for example a greeting/farewell, Yes It's a common way to say hello or goodbye, especially in certain cultures, replacing a handshake or hug, but was she greeting you, no she was saying good bye, but in all the time you’ve known her has she kissed you goodbye? A kiss on the cheek could be for appreciation, a "thank you" for help, or a kind gesture. Had you done something special for her, something she wasn’t expecting? From what I saw, you were just sitting there, innocently minding your own business.” Said Jez, looking at Alex to see his reaction, to see if she could gauge his reaction.
“Oh, of course, a kiss on the cheek could be a sign of affection, a sign of deep care for a friend or family member, but as far as I know your not related to Commander Velaul
Hmmmm, that would explain the rumors that Alex and Beno were, in fact, secretly husband and wife.
“A kiss on the cheek could mean comfort, you know, to offer solace or support, but you didn’t seem to be in distress or in need of comfort’ Suggested Jez.
Jez looked at Alex and smiled, “If you want my expert opinion, she’s crazy about you, it’s just... well…. How do I say this ... you are a little difficult to approach.” Said Jez, blushing a little and having just dropped a bombshell on her friend.
Jez was happy for Alex, yes, Cindy is a great help, but to have an actual flesh and blood companion to share your life with is vastly different than that of a companion whose reactions are dictated by an elaborate software program and complex algorithms.
Jez’s curiosity piqued, “Alex, may I ask, what happened to your wife?” Said Jez, her tone was respectful. “You don’t have to tell me, I’m just curious. I assumed she passed away, because I couldn’t imagine a woman leaving a man as incredible as you.”
Jez sat there, knowing she hit him with a lot of information, and he was probably sorting everything out in his head.
== Tag Talion. ==