Lt Commander T'Pax

“You smiled”

“I did not”

 

“Yes you did.  You smiled with your eyes.  You have this little twitch.  You’re doing it now”

 

“I am not.”

 

“I can see your eyes.  I saw them at the academy.  They all thought you were cold as ice.  I know different”

 

She exhaled deeply,

“The academy was… pleasant.  And somewhat fortuitous timing for me.  But we both have our duties, Captain.”

 

“Of course, Commander.  I wouldn’t suggest otherwise, least of all that we …you know”

 

She nodded her agreement.

 

“All the same, it’s good to know I have you as my science officer.  I wouldn’t want anyone else”

 

“There are many more qualified than I” she said.

 

“But none of them have that smile of yours”, he said.  Suddenly, his communicator beeped, and bidding a quick farewell, he was gone.

 

She had noted the boyish grin he still had, despite his graying hair.  Humans could be so illogical at times.  Philips was an excellent  Captain, though he did have a tendency for emotion at times.   For a moment, she cast her mind back to their time on earth together.  It had indeed been pleasant.  The young cadets had been companions, despite a somewhat rocky start to their friendship.  Friendship.  That was not entirely the correct word, she chided herself.  But it would have to do.  Exhaling deeply and straightening her uniform, she went about her duties.