Act One, Scene One

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Bonham & Lylliana & Ja'nell (for a short period... )

She listened to him speak, the sadness evident in his voice. She looked down at her own cup, trying to keep to herself and just listen. She looked up as he spoke about Dr McCoy. Lylliana gave a half smile to Dr McCoy as she smiled towards them, giving a nod. She turned to protest, to give him the option to get out if he wanted when they were interrupted by another Ensign. She closed her mouth and turned back to the crowd and her drink.

She continued to listen to him talk. She would look over as he pulled the flask out and began to poor it into his drink. She wanted to feel sorry for him, maybe even pity him. She closed her eyes and shook her head. No, she wouldn't do that. She could relate, and it was only natural for humans to 'commiserate' but it wasn't always for the best. "Yeah... I.... know what you mean..." she said quietly almost to herself but audibly enough that he would have heard it. She shrugged and took another sip of the now, luke warm cider. She could at least agree with him, right? "You're quiet alright Commander. I'm never much good for company either. " she stood there quietly just sipping away, noticing the Captain starting to get antsy as Ja'nell shouted and waved from the distance.

Ja'nell had been scanning the event looking for Bonham since she arrived. She spotted him over with her roommate Lylliana and shouted over at the pair, waving. "You hoo!" she waved, dashing towards them. She was clad in her winters best. She too wore a turtleneck knit sweater stained in a deep red, her ringlets bouncing as she ran about her face. She approached, "Commander Bonham!" she said breathlessly with a smile. "I heard about your accident. Thank goodness you are alright. Had us all a little worried.. " she started to blather on...

Lylliana stepped forward, "Uhm.. Ja'nell... " she waved her hands in front of her to stop, trying to grab the other ensigns arm and drag her off, "Now is not the time... " Ja'nell pouted, whispering with Lylliana, "And why not! He needs someone to love him! You're just jealous!" Ja'nell pulled her arm from Lylliana's grasp and tried to start towards him again. Lylliana sighed, "Ja'nell.... last warning.. " she was serious as she reached out to grab her roommate by the shoulder. She stepped forward whispering in Ja'nell's ear, "You know i've logged more combat hours in the holo than you, and if you really want a shot, I'll put in a good word for you. Okay? "

Ja'nell turned wide eyed, almost in tears, "You'd do that... for me? " Lylliana rolled her eyes, "Yeah... sure... just give the man a break, okay?" she gave a half smile, her hand on her roommates shoulder, before Ja'nell pretty much jumped her, putting her arms around Lylliana. Lylli froze, trying not to spill her drink, "Uhm... okay.. there there... " she patted her back. She looked over at Bonham who might have thought the interaction a little odd, and those who had turned to look see what was going on, now smiled and pointed at the two Ensigns hugging. "Could you stop hugging me now... " Lylliana swallowed hard, trying to peel Ja'nell from her, "Just don't forget to tell him only all the good things! Oh and... I'm smart.. and funny... and I love his music.. "

Lylliana sighed turning her about and sending her on her way. She brought her hand up to her forehead, a regular facepalm in action. She shuffled back to Commander Bonham, "Don't... just... " she rubbed the bridge of her nose, "Don't mind her... good intentions... just a little overbearing... be glad she isn't your roommate. " she peeked over with a half smile.