06-07-2026, 04:14 PM
== Lt Mala's Quarters ==
== NPC Lt Andrea Tate ==
Andrea went over and began to prepare to cut the cake herself unless Jez beat her to it. As she did, she commented to Mike, "Yes, let's begin. Mike, I certainly appreciate the compliment, but a girl needs to be aware of her own strengths and weaknesses. I know it violates the silent code of all women everywhere, to state your age, but I think I'm in pretty great shape for 52." glancing at Jez, Andrea commented, "Yes dear, I'm old enough to be your mother." Then returned to what she had been saying, "Being a doctor, I know how to stay in good health, so that helps. Don't feel shy about having glanced at me Mike, I don't mind an approving glance and you're a manly man, so it would be silly of me to think you wouldn't." Andrea turned to look directly at Jez, "However, there's nothing to worry about, Jez. This is part of what I was asking you about. Sometimes a little banter and remembering you aren't dead yet is important. You're all grown up now and should be able to see not just the bigger picture, but the entire picture. For example, I'm here to help you two, but at the same time, do you think that this tragedy hasn't affected me as well? I've seen and been buried under so much death that if I let you see it or feel it, it might actually cause you permanent harm. I was a trauma surgeon, but eventually the weight of the ones I couldn't save became too much and I had to try and distance myself from it. There was far worse, but my point is that being here for you doesn't make me a bystander. To help you, I have to wade into your life and your pain with you. I would never take Mike away from you. We would get a room down the hall from you."
Andrea then couldn't help herself as she gave a small laugh and pointed at Jez, "See, that face, that's what I'm talking about. Lighten up girl. Mike is a wonderful man, but I have no designs on him. I can't speak for the rest of the ship though. On the other hand, you could use to get out and maybe have a date or two. Would it kill you to have a drink with someone? It doesn't mean you're shopping for a husband...or...nevermind...the thing is, if you don't at least breathe once in a while, you're going to slowly suffocate."
Andrea held up a knife, holding it by the back of the blade and handle towards Jez, "Now, are you going to cut this thing, like a hostess, or am I going to have to do it myself?"
== Tag Mala ==
== NPC Lt Andrea Tate ==
Andrea went over and began to prepare to cut the cake herself unless Jez beat her to it. As she did, she commented to Mike, "Yes, let's begin. Mike, I certainly appreciate the compliment, but a girl needs to be aware of her own strengths and weaknesses. I know it violates the silent code of all women everywhere, to state your age, but I think I'm in pretty great shape for 52." glancing at Jez, Andrea commented, "Yes dear, I'm old enough to be your mother." Then returned to what she had been saying, "Being a doctor, I know how to stay in good health, so that helps. Don't feel shy about having glanced at me Mike, I don't mind an approving glance and you're a manly man, so it would be silly of me to think you wouldn't." Andrea turned to look directly at Jez, "However, there's nothing to worry about, Jez. This is part of what I was asking you about. Sometimes a little banter and remembering you aren't dead yet is important. You're all grown up now and should be able to see not just the bigger picture, but the entire picture. For example, I'm here to help you two, but at the same time, do you think that this tragedy hasn't affected me as well? I've seen and been buried under so much death that if I let you see it or feel it, it might actually cause you permanent harm. I was a trauma surgeon, but eventually the weight of the ones I couldn't save became too much and I had to try and distance myself from it. There was far worse, but my point is that being here for you doesn't make me a bystander. To help you, I have to wade into your life and your pain with you. I would never take Mike away from you. We would get a room down the hall from you."
Andrea then couldn't help herself as she gave a small laugh and pointed at Jez, "See, that face, that's what I'm talking about. Lighten up girl. Mike is a wonderful man, but I have no designs on him. I can't speak for the rest of the ship though. On the other hand, you could use to get out and maybe have a date or two. Would it kill you to have a drink with someone? It doesn't mean you're shopping for a husband...or...nevermind...the thing is, if you don't at least breathe once in a while, you're going to slowly suffocate."
Andrea held up a knife, holding it by the back of the blade and handle towards Jez, "Now, are you going to cut this thing, like a hostess, or am I going to have to do it myself?"
== Tag Mala ==