“ I’M SURE it’s not. “ her brows are arched, lips pursed into a TIGHT LINE to fight against the amused smile that threatens to form. her gaze remains POINTEDLY upon his face as she works to school her own into a disapproving frown. “ YOU MIGHT want to keep a tight grip on that towel, ensign. i bet it’s a long walk back to your quarters. “
SHE SMILES, cheeks pleasantly flushed from her own DELICATELY NURSED drink, her head bowing momentarily. dark hair falls in a heavy cascade about her shoulders and face until her chin lifts once more : BRIGHT EYES meeting his gaze, squarely. “ THAT’S very chivalrous of you, but i can easily do my own kicking. “
“ I THINK it’s wonderful. “ she smiles, bright and sweet, as she couches so that she’s at eye level with the girl. a hand lifts, slender finger pointed so that she may PLAYFULLY tweak her nose. “ AND IT’S definitely something we should make A REALITY at some point, i could always use an extra set of clever hands. “