01-13-2026, 04:47 PM
It seemed everytime she blinked a new message appeared on her console, flashing angrily as a beacon of the sentiment carried within. She'd given up on reading them after the first few, containing their recall to Earth pending a review of her assignment back to CO, mixed messages on the opinion of how they'd handled the clone situation and even more mixed messages on whether they even should have pursued the vessel that caused all of this in the first place. She figured she'd could get her flogging in person and forgo the additional tongue lashing in written form.
However, like a pilgrim at the altar, she couldn't seem to quite tear herself away. If they were closer to Earth, she'd have called home as a distraction but there were only so many times she could play Thomas' last message before it reached an unhealthy level.
The door chiming caused the redhead to frown, her body shifting to face the door. If things were normal, she'd place money on it being Coleman as he'd always been unfortunately proficient at anticipating her moods. No, she had a sinking suspicion she knew exactly who it was and as much as she usually enjoyed his company, she knew there would be nothing light or comfortable about the ensuing conversation, not with the news she needed to deliver.
The ice cube in her glass clanked as she picked it up, the amber liquid within sloshing at the movement. Her bare feet were silent on the carpet as she padded towards the door. A pair of black leggings and an oversized blue sweater completed the casual look.
The door opened when she came within the sensors reach,.words already rolling off her tongue before the doors were fully open.
"Oh good, you're not going to make me--"
Her words stopped and her eyebrow arched as she registered that her visitor was not as anticipated. She supposed there was an upside to this development unless Mara had come for another argument. Though she didn't look dressed for such an occasion. At minimum, it meant she didn't need to break the news regarding Ben to Nathan just yet; the coward in her hoped Cera might get the opportunity before her.
"Sorry, I thought you were someone else; come in," she said, stepping back and waving a hand to indicate the living room.
"Tell me you're not here to tell me there was a room clearing brawl in the mess hall or you found out the crewman are illegally trying to breed tribbles ... again."
== Tag! ==
However, like a pilgrim at the altar, she couldn't seem to quite tear herself away. If they were closer to Earth, she'd have called home as a distraction but there were only so many times she could play Thomas' last message before it reached an unhealthy level.
The door chiming caused the redhead to frown, her body shifting to face the door. If things were normal, she'd place money on it being Coleman as he'd always been unfortunately proficient at anticipating her moods. No, she had a sinking suspicion she knew exactly who it was and as much as she usually enjoyed his company, she knew there would be nothing light or comfortable about the ensuing conversation, not with the news she needed to deliver.
The ice cube in her glass clanked as she picked it up, the amber liquid within sloshing at the movement. Her bare feet were silent on the carpet as she padded towards the door. A pair of black leggings and an oversized blue sweater completed the casual look.
The door opened when she came within the sensors reach,.words already rolling off her tongue before the doors were fully open.
"Oh good, you're not going to make me--"
Her words stopped and her eyebrow arched as she registered that her visitor was not as anticipated. She supposed there was an upside to this development unless Mara had come for another argument. Though she didn't look dressed for such an occasion. At minimum, it meant she didn't need to break the news regarding Ben to Nathan just yet; the coward in her hoped Cera might get the opportunity before her.
"Sorry, I thought you were someone else; come in," she said, stepping back and waving a hand to indicate the living room.
"Tell me you're not here to tell me there was a room clearing brawl in the mess hall or you found out the crewman are illegally trying to breed tribbles ... again."
== Tag! ==