04-08-2026, 07:09 PM
Alex looked on with mild amusement as Jason spoke. In truth, Alex did such things all the time, but tended to keep his analysis to himself. The young man was doing a pretty darned good job with his descriptions, especially given that he only had limited information and external body signals to work with. Alex had the benefit of picking up stray thoughts and emotions from people as well, making such evaluations almost instinctual as a Betazoid. Alex also didn't have the telling eyes of a Betazoid, allowing him to avoid the suspicion most people had of his people.
Alex avoided the minefield of discussing how right or wrong Jason might have been, leaving that to the others. He did comment on the choices mentioned though. "Theoretical Physics is quite a big field. I've dabbled in it a time or two, but it tends to be very consuming. Behavioral Analysis has many uses though. I've used a great deal of the information in my own research over the years. I minored in Xenology and Exopsychology to help me apply it to my programming and medical applications of my work. You've certainly come to the right place to ask your questions though. We have a great ship and crew for you to try and help you get those thoughts in order before you take the big leap."
Alex turned to Beno and his smile widened, "You hear that, he thinks we make a cute couple." Then turning back to Jason, "That's enough talk about shop for now though. Tonight you should relax from your journey and enjoy good conversation about family. I'm sure there is much to catch up on."
Alex knew there was no dodging the simple fact that date night was likely going to take a back seat to whatever this was now turning into, so he was better to embrace it than fight it. He anticipated that Beno's attention would logically shift to Jason now, at least for the most part. It would do no good for him to be selfish at such a time. You had to roll with these moments as a parent, and they were both parents. He would have to be satisfied knowing that there really was something there between him and Beno. The dance had been a big test and the entire evening had been un unexpected surprise to him anyway. No matter how it went now, he would consider the night a win in his book. He could be patient. It only took him a simple look at her to remind him that she felt worth the wait.
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Alex avoided the minefield of discussing how right or wrong Jason might have been, leaving that to the others. He did comment on the choices mentioned though. "Theoretical Physics is quite a big field. I've dabbled in it a time or two, but it tends to be very consuming. Behavioral Analysis has many uses though. I've used a great deal of the information in my own research over the years. I minored in Xenology and Exopsychology to help me apply it to my programming and medical applications of my work. You've certainly come to the right place to ask your questions though. We have a great ship and crew for you to try and help you get those thoughts in order before you take the big leap."
Alex turned to Beno and his smile widened, "You hear that, he thinks we make a cute couple." Then turning back to Jason, "That's enough talk about shop for now though. Tonight you should relax from your journey and enjoy good conversation about family. I'm sure there is much to catch up on."
Alex knew there was no dodging the simple fact that date night was likely going to take a back seat to whatever this was now turning into, so he was better to embrace it than fight it. He anticipated that Beno's attention would logically shift to Jason now, at least for the most part. It would do no good for him to be selfish at such a time. You had to roll with these moments as a parent, and they were both parents. He would have to be satisfied knowing that there really was something there between him and Beno. The dance had been a big test and the entire evening had been un unexpected surprise to him anyway. No matter how it went now, he would consider the night a win in his book. He could be patient. It only took him a simple look at her to remind him that she felt worth the wait.
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