Posted by Commander Dr. Royal Sinclair (Executive Officer) in Ships In The Night No More (Tag Dalton)

Posted by Lieutenant Corinne Dalton (Scientist) in Ships In The Night No More (Tag Dalton)

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There was a weight to that promise that was tangible to her. It meant something for both of them. But that didn’t mean she wasn’t scared. It was a lot, and while it didn’t feel like they were rushing into anything, it did feel like they were playing catch up a bit, trying to act out events that could have happened had she not been ripped from the Saracen.

Cori squeezed his hand. “Hearing that, it feels a little surreal. I believe it and I believe in you. Just…” Though a tiny frown appeared, though earnestness shone through her eyes. “Be patient with me. I know you will, but I just need to say it aloud for both our sakes. I don’t doubt you, but I’m still trying to figure out me, and I want to not be comparing you to the others. You win, by the way, but I want to be at a place where they don’t factor in. Does that make sense?”

~Cori

“Aye… it does.” he said and squeezed her hand. “Take all the time you need. I’m not going anywhere.” and he winked at her and smiled and then let go of her hand and leaned back. “Besides… no pressure. Right?” and he chuckled.

Royal

She laughed aloud, an almost musical sound that drew attention from the others in Florence’s. Well, more than they had already drawn thus far. “Definitely no pressure here!” And there wasn’t. But they weren’t just getting to know each other from scratch. They had history that was a complicated by circumstances. If there was pressure, it was of a different kind and she didn’t feel that pressure between them.

Cori reached over and plucked another pakora from the platter and popped it in her mouth. She still couldn’t eat a lot, but picking at things was working for her.

~Corinne Dalton

“So.” Royal said and tried to steer things to less ‘deep and intense’ areas. “Now that you are able… where are you going to take your first vacation? I would imagine you have built up more than a little leave time.” and he laughed softly.

Royal

Her eyes went wide. “Vacation?” Cori sat back in her chair. “Huh. You know, you’re right, I am owed some, but I haven’t the faintest idea where I would go? To be honest, I just got here and settling in is going to take long enough. I don’t really want to leave before I’ve done enough rehab to be cleared for duty, and then it would be strange to leave right away.” Her expression slipped into an amused smile. “Though it’s possible I’m over thinking it. You’ll have to let me know, Doc.”

~Corinne Dalton