[ Honestly, La'an had been impressed when she'd heard about James's little stunt while she was in recovery. Sure, stealing a ship is a little like stealing an automobile, except for being quite a bit more difficult when under the type of scrutiny he'd endured since arriving in this timeline. And while she'd worried that it might negatively impact his opportunities for the future, she'd been so glad to see him that she'd never once managed anything even remotely close to the concerned scolding she'd have given him in normal circumstances.
Amusement colors her expression at his joke about their stardate system (she knows he'd struggled with it in those first months), and then fondness takes over. She loves him so much that it hurts at times. Just thinking about how close she'd come to losing him takes her breath away, and some days it's impossible to shake the fear that something will happen to take him away from her. It's not healthy, she knows that very well, but in the grand scope of things, it's the least of her mental health worries. ]
Why, James, I had no idea you were such a sentimentalist. [ Her teasing is gentle as she steps closer and reaches out to take his hand in hers. And then, seriously: ] Yes, it's worth celebrating.
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Amusement colors her expression at his joke about their stardate system (she knows he'd struggled with it in those first months), and then fondness takes over. She loves him so much that it hurts at times. Just thinking about how close she'd come to losing him takes her breath away, and some days it's impossible to shake the fear that something will happen to take him away from her. It's not healthy, she knows that very well, but in the grand scope of things, it's the least of her mental health worries. ]
Why, James, I had no idea you were such a sentimentalist. [ Her teasing is gentle as she steps closer and reaches out to take his hand in hers. And then, seriously: ] Yes, it's worth celebrating.