[communications] [mess hall - dinner with Len]

[rn_chapel]

Even after adding in a leisurely walk the long way through the corridors to the mess, Tina was early for her dinner appointment with Len. She grabbed something to drink - nothing alcoholic, and no coffee, either, damnit, but at least she'd always liked fruit juices - and found a quiet table. She fiddled with a PADD while she settled in to wait.

Comments

Private to Tina chapel

[original_fine]

Already? Actually, that's... that's kind of neat.

A girl.

Tina, can I see you sometime?

-Jim

Private to Jim Kirk:

[rn_chapel]

I was surprised that he could tell. And I'm sure it'll go over great when I mention that I know the baby's sex weeks in advance of when it could be medically determined, next time I'm discussing the matter with Dr. McCoy. But, yeah. It's neat.

Of course, Jim. When would you like? And should I be worried?

- Tina

Private to Tina Chapel

[original_fine]

I'm glad we're no longer living in those dark times when a woman's right to choose was in question. From what I've read, some factions would take to this news with added zeal.

No, no, not worried. I'm just... I do better face to face. Unless you're just not in a place to discuss any of this right now.

-Jim

Private to Jim Kirk:

[rn_chapel]

Yes, I thought about that, too. I'm just as glad that he didn't try communicating with her until after I'd already decided to keep her, as it might have complicated my own feelings on the matter. I mean, not that he would have just randomly tried it - it came up and then I asked if he wanted to. And this is getting to be an unnecessarily long explanation, so I'll stop.

I'm happy to discuss anything with you any time. Except immediately post-coital, obviously, unless you'll be happy with "nice" as an answer. Give me a place and a time and I'll be there.

- Tina

Private to Tina Chapel

[original_fine]

I think I get the picture. And I suspect we're on the same page, to mix my metaphors.

I like "nice." But it isn't that productive, you're right. Let's see--I still haven't found a way of telling Bones that's not, you know, in passing, so my room is probably out. Otherwise I'm flexible (as you know). You free tomorrow sometime? Or I could meet you after dinner. Whatever's easier for you.

-Jim

Private to Jim Kirk:

[rn_chapel]

Tomorrow is probably better. I've cut off my caffeine intake, which means I'll probably fall asleep as soon as I walk in the door after dinner. And I've got a shift in the morning, so... My room, tomorrow afternoon? Evening would work, too.

- Tina

Private to Tina Chapel:

[original_fine]

Afternoon's fine. You get some rest, and I'll see you tomorrow.

-Jim