Posted by Lieutenant Orvos Legen (Chief Engineer) in Medical eval - Va’rek-17 Forward

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Somewhere in the recesses of her brain, Jessica was aware that physical affection was likely not something the Vulcan was accustomed to, but her jubilance at her evening out had taken over. She peered over his shoulder as he punched in the command for the beverages and then reached out to snap it out of his hand after he had completed his task, adding an order of French fries to the request as well. She tossed the PaDD down onto the table with a small clatter and then almost…bounced… eagerly in her chair. “I don’t know if they pair well with your Vulcan brandy, but I need some fried salt,” she commented.

Dr. Lemann

Managing a rather slick recovery, Va’rek replied with a rather serious expression. Though he softened it just slightly at the end… “Vulcan Brandy pairs well with most dishes.”
Then, as if he’d forgotten his homework, he reached for the PaDD again and put in an order of Fried Okra with a gruyere sauce on the side. He raised an eyebrow at Jess, looking every bit the stereotypical Vulcan. “Especially Fried Okra.” He nearly laughed but caught himself, and glanced at Orvos as he smiled instead.

-Lt.J.G. Va’rek

(Bump for Tony)

Orvos had maintained a sense of quiet as he observed the duo. If his senses were right, Orvos was feeling a slight ebb of emotion stemming from the Vulcan himself. But, he maintained his observations in the quiet of his mind.

Orvos smiled in return. “A smile from a Vulcan is a rare commodity, but a welcome one,” he said. Moving the topic onward, hoping to not make the man feel awkward, he said, “So, engineering eh? I’m sure you would happen to know a thing or two about sonic showers, right?”

As he had spoken, Orvos input his own order of sushi and Vulcan brandy, as Va’rek has suggested.

-Lt. Orvos Legen, CE

Jessica remained shockingly silent as the other two completed their orders and then conversed. She didn’t have anything to say about sonic showers, it turned out. Instead she glanced around the lounge, taking in the various crew members that were enjoying some off-duty time in the space. She grinned as she caught sight of the CIO, raising her hand to waggle her fingers at him in greeting.

Dr. Lemann