Posted by Commander Daniel “DaVinci” Colter (Executive Officer) in Long Term Correspondence

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Hannah shrugged, it didn’t concern her much, but she knew Alexis would enjoy that piece of news. Then Hannah stopped looking hard at Alexis’ hand that she had just thrown the ball with. “Nugget? What is that? Oh My God! Alexis Claire Bonner, Is that an engagement ring?!”

Alexis looked at her hand and then nodded. “Honey, are…are you sure?” Hannah wasn’t sure if she should be over the moon or not. She had no idea it was that serious. “I am. Hannah I have to go. My shift is soon and I have to take Frigga home first.” Alexis paused, hesitated, “Hannah…I don’t know if I say it enough, but you’re my best friend and you’ve always done so much for me. I probably don’t thank you enough; you mean a lot to me, I hope you know that.”

Hannah looked perplexed and concerned. “Alexis? What…” but the screen had gone blank.

Lt. Asimina, Doctor

A few moments later, DaVinci walked into their quarters, a smile on his face. He walked over and gave Hannah a kiss on the cheek. “Hey sweet.”

The corner of Hannah’s mouth twitched in a smile, but she didn’t say anything she just signed, ‘Hi Daniel.’ And stared at the blank screen.

He looked at the blank screen and the concerned look on her face. “You okay? You look kind of perplexed about something. What’s going on?”

Colter (XO/CIO)

Hannah turned to look at him and then her hands began flying as she signed. Hannah was signing so fast it was uncertain if Daniel would catch it all or not. “Alexis, my room mate from Academy. She’s a child genius. Had her medical degree before she started Academy and graduated at 17. This insert really derogatory words here she dated years ago somehow ended up her boss. He’s scary and dangerous. And now she’s met someone else. Alexis’ brain doesn’t work on an emotional level, not at first. She just doesn’t think that way. So I’m really happy for her. Then after I asked her about the engagement ring she was wearing, she just told me bye. Not get off the com bye but…like she won’t talk to me for awhile. And she was crying!”

Asimina, Doctor