session 13 . video

[chaotica]

[ Here is Cambridge, seated at his desk, if the word 'seated' includes sprawled with feet up and uniform jacket open, revealing blue turtleneck underneath. He looks very comfortable. He may also have a glass of Scotch. ]

I'd like to conduct a survey. Call it personal patient satisfaction, if you think it's annoying.

Ready?

Now: Pick three adjectives to describe me. Support your choices with evidence and/or reasoning.

Thank you very much.

[ Cheers. He takes an apparently very satisfying sip of Scotch, letting out a little ah after. ]

Comments

Private

[chaotica]

Entirely nonsensical reasons. Not to worry.

Private

[takeyouapart]

I'm not worried. Just wondering.

For future reference, is 'nonsensical' just how you say 'drunk'?

[He's teasing.]

Private

[chaotica]

It is, in point of fact, how I say 'romantic woes'.

No one on this ship.

No one I should be discussing.

Private

[takeyouapart]

[Merlin's half-smile fades as he considers this.]

You must have to take on a lot of other people's troubles in your work. It wouldn't be fair for you not to have someone to talk to.

Private

[chaotica]

It's generally the case for Starfleet counselors on small ships.

Private

[takeyouapart]

That doesn't make it right.

...If you'd ever like someone to talk to who'll keep your confidence, I'm offering.

Private

[chaotica]

I'll take it under consideration.

Re: Private

[takeyouapart]

[Merlin's going to trust that he actually means this, if only because he doesn't seem polite enough to soften the blow of just saying no.]

Thank you.