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[adm_max_forrest]

::leaving the bridge after this...::ignores the bridge crew as goes to the lift signaling for it

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[mrostov]

*waits on his level for lift to arrive*
*sees it stop*
*door opens*

*steps inside*
*realizes who's in there*

Morning, Admiral

[adm_max_forrest]

::standing with face down, still facing away from door::

::feels lift slow, and stop, hearing door open::

::sees Rostov enter::

Fuck no!

::eyes widen, attempts to keep a neutral expression::

::nods, sending a searing pain through head::

Mr. Rostov.

[mrostov]

*feeling rather cheerful despite what happened lately*
*glances at him*

Are you all right, Sir?

[adm_max_forrest]

::closes eyes to the pain for a moment::

::reopens them to look at Michael again, trying to not look him straight in the eye::

No, yes.. I mean it's nothing ensign. Just a slight headache.

[mrostov]

*notices that the Admiral doesn't look him in the eye*
didn't his mom tell him that you shouldn't do that?

Ah, well... it happens occasionally. Dr. Phlox has some good stuff in case it worsens, Admiral.

[adm_max_forrest]

Yes, If it doesn't subside soon I'll go by and see him.

::tries to calm breathing, feels as if heart is going to burst from chest::

I wonder how much Stephen told him about last night.

[mrostov]

Good. Dr. Phlox is really good at these things. He even managed to help Stephen at something that went *way* over my own head.

*notices the way the admiral breathes*
*puts a hand on his arm*

You don't have trouble in small rooms, do you, Admiral?

[adm_max_forrest]

::instantly panics more seeing Michael place a hand on his arm::

::jerks it back::

No, of course not. I'm..it's just that....

::breaks into a sweat::

I've just come from an intense meeting with capta....What about Stephen..I mean Lieutenant Tanner?

[mrostov]

*raises an eyebrow as the admiral jerks back*
*frowns for a moment*
Is my engagement with Stephen that far known up the ranks?

Well, I was considering stepping by his quarters... *looks at the admiral closely* ... you do know that the captain separated us? We'll apparently have to get back to the dating business of sorts...

[adm_max_forrest]

I didn't know that, no.

That's another one for my list.

I'm sorry about that. But I meant what about Stephen's needing special help from Phlox? What was wrong with him? and I take it you haven't seen him since last night then?

[mrostov]

Oh... I'm not sure if I should tell you that... being Admiral and all...

[adm_max_forrest]

That's fine. I wouldn't hold it against him. He and I have become friends of a sort recently.

::calming down...doesn't think Michael knows anything about last night::

He's an excellent officer.

I assume you and he are still engaged even though Archer won't let you two reside together. I'd like to be able to be a friend for him if he needs one right now, but I wouldn't want for you to divulge a confidence.

[mrostov]

*smiles*

Thank you, Admiral.

Honestly, I'd tell you, because I like you of sorts... and not just because you promoted me recently. But this is a private matter. It's solved and under control. If Stephen tells you himself... since you said you have become friends of sorts... that's fine.

BTW, I don't think Stephen has told me how that happened, Admiral... you and him forming a friendship...

[adm_max_forrest]

::nods slowly in agreement::

Understood.

::freezes as hears last statement::

It was..ummmm..

::looks at lift controls::

Why the hell aren't we there yet.

over some tech....he assisted me on a new project I was tooling around with. Just indulging my hobbies a bit.

::eyes dart around looking at anything but Michael::

[mrostov]

Oh, the replicator?

[adm_max_forrest]

::finally lets eyes land on Michael's face::

I have no idea what you're talking about ensign.

::jerks head to watch door as it opens on his deck::

::almost knocks Michael down getting out of there::

Good day Ensign.