[ A do-over. A blank slate. Both of those resonate with her in profound ways because of her experience with James in the past. Meeting Jim at all had felt a bit like a do-over, a chance to try for what she'd almost had with the other version of him who had known her when she was a blank slate. But a do-over now for the two of them? For what purpose? What is he getting at?
Her left hand holds the cold cocktail glass, the vibrant liquid promising a vicious hangover for most of the people in attendance. Her right hand feels like it's been detached from her body as it wraps around his hand, her fingers pressing against his skin in a solid grip.
Surreal, that's the word for it. This entire encounter feels surreal. ]
La'an Noonien-Singh, chief of security for the Enterprise. [ Her hand is still holding his for what is a few moments too long, and she pulls her back with a quick intake of air. Forcing her mask of cordiality into place, she offers him a friendly smile. ] I've heard a lot about you from your brother.
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Her left hand holds the cold cocktail glass, the vibrant liquid promising a vicious hangover for most of the people in attendance. Her right hand feels like it's been detached from her body as it wraps around his hand, her fingers pressing against his skin in a solid grip.
Surreal, that's the word for it. This entire encounter feels surreal. ]
La'an Noonien-Singh, chief of security for the Enterprise. [ Her hand is still holding his for what is a few moments too long, and she pulls her back with a quick intake of air. Forcing her mask of cordiality into place, she offers him a friendly smile. ] I've heard a lot about you from your brother.