Jez stifled a smile, and Andrea said, "Mike, you're better at this sort of thing than you think. You might not get much practice at it, but you care a great deal, and it shows. Sometimes, the most important thing we can do for those in our lives is to be there for them. We're social creatures, and sometimes we need our people around us, even if they don't say a word. This girl has used you as her guiding star for a long time. Yes, she has a name for you that you wish she didn't use around other people, but it reflects an image in her mind she has had forever, and there are certainly worse things in life. Embrace the fact that she has warm thoughts about you throughout her life and wants you around. That is a treasure, not a burden."
Jez was so glad that Andrea was here because her presence was invaluable; her kindness and compassion really helped them sort their feelings, it didn’t help that Mike was an iceberg when it came to dealing with feelings and emotions; the Viking Polar Bear was vulnerable and had to deal with his emotions. He was now a Cuddly Teddy Bear.
==Commander Michael Denton Chief of Security( Retired), Temp NRC ==
Mike knew that Andrea's statement had obliterated an image that he spent years cultivating. Mike was no longer able to hide behind his mask of stoicism; he now had to deal with young, emotional women who could see through his macho stoicism and see that he was an old softy, a caring, sensitive soul. The thought of being sentimental soft was starting to make Mike feel sick.
Dam, Mike. These young women have turned you into a Teddy Bear. Oh by Odin, I think I’m going to be sick.
Andrea walked over and handed each of them a tissue to wipe their eyes. "Come on, let's eat some of this delicious smelling food before it gets cold."
A tissue, really…. Andrea?? Next thing you know, they are going to suggest a walker or a cane for me and treat me like an over-the-hill grandpa.
Mike took the tissue and dabbed his eye. "There must be dust in the room."
Mike was ready to crawl out of his skin with all these soft emotions. “Yes, can we please eat and no more talk of feelings?” said Mike, trying to keep his emotions in check.
== Tag Andrea.==
Jez was so glad that Andrea was here because her presence was invaluable; her kindness and compassion really helped them sort their feelings, it didn’t help that Mike was an iceberg when it came to dealing with feelings and emotions; the Viking Polar Bear was vulnerable and had to deal with his emotions. He was now a Cuddly Teddy Bear.
==Commander Michael Denton Chief of Security( Retired), Temp NRC ==
Mike knew that Andrea's statement had obliterated an image that he spent years cultivating. Mike was no longer able to hide behind his mask of stoicism; he now had to deal with young, emotional women who could see through his macho stoicism and see that he was an old softy, a caring, sensitive soul. The thought of being sentimental soft was starting to make Mike feel sick.
Dam, Mike. These young women have turned you into a Teddy Bear. Oh by Odin, I think I’m going to be sick.
Andrea walked over and handed each of them a tissue to wipe their eyes. "Come on, let's eat some of this delicious smelling food before it gets cold."
A tissue, really…. Andrea?? Next thing you know, they are going to suggest a walker or a cane for me and treat me like an over-the-hill grandpa.
Mike took the tissue and dabbed his eye. "There must be dust in the room."
Mike was ready to crawl out of his skin with all these soft emotions. “Yes, can we please eat and no more talk of feelings?” said Mike, trying to keep his emotions in check.
== Tag Andrea.==