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[captainjaneway]

Do you really think a good cup of coffee is all it takes to keep me occupied?
Worth a try, but I'm afraid I'm getting a little restless here. Explorer, remember?

What now?

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[sonof_worf]

You are an explorer? My dad is one too. What does coffee taste like?

MY CHILDHOOOOOD

[girlfriend_beyond]

How would you like to explore different universes?

[notofficermaterial]

I've found they will try anything to keep us quiet.

It's good to see you Captain.

[captainjaneway]

Looks like I'm in good company here! Are you following in your father's footsteps then? It's an interesting job if you bring a certain amount of curiosity.

I say it tastes like heaven, others claim that it's an acquired taste. You're welcome to stop by and give it a try yourself.

we aim to please!

[captainjaneway]

More than a single universe? Hand me a ship and this is going to be exactly my type of thing.

[captainjaneway]

Then I'd say they will find us resisting and getting our way anyway, don't you think?

It's good to see you as well, B'Elanna. I wasn't expecting familiar faces to show up that soon, so I hope this proves that we're not getting rusty, yet.

[girlfriend_beyond]

You might need to create your own ship, but it's easy enough. Or you could catch a ride with Skyfire.

[sonof_worf]

How do you know my father? [She was in Starfleet, he could see that but she wasn't with the Enterprise.]

I don't know.

[simulatedmedic]

Well, I could do that physical exam you've been avoiding for the past few months.

[earlgrey_hot]

Yes, it does get rather tedious being held here.

[Sipping tea.]

Good to see you, captain.

[captainjaneway]

I'm not sure I do, but since we're all explorers it would make sense that we all meet up and share our experiences, don't you think?

[She explains her idealistic view and smiles at him in the hopes of gaining some trust with her approach. The Klingon child is not familiar to her, or maybe it will still take a few nudges to trigger any realizations.]

How about a little exchange? [A challenge now, to see how he will handle that.] I invite you to your first cup of fresh coffee and you tell me about yourself and all the things your father has explored.

[captainjaneway]

Sounds like a doable challenge, doesn't it? Consider me interested, but tell me more about this Skyfire.

[captainjaneway]

[Uncomfortably shifting in her chair.]

You know, Doctor... I think I have a very urgent staff meeting to attend right now.

[sonof_worf]

[He looked up at her with a strange look on his face. Was she being honest?]

You want me to try some coffee and tell you about myself and my father? Hm, I'm not sure. I barely know you. [He could see she was with Starfleet so....she couldn't be that bad, right?]

Alright. But first, let us introduce each other. I'm Alexander.

[simulatedmedic]

Nonsense, we're not on Voyager at the moment, I think this is the perfect time.

[captainjaneway]

I'd swear that there have been Jefferies tubes I felt less trapped in.

[She voices her complaint, yet can't really hide her smile behind her own cup.]

Captain. [Nods in acknowledgement and shifts to sit up a little straighter in her chair. Respect where respect is due.] I don't suppose you have come up with any escape plans, yet?

[captainjaneway]

Starfleet Academy needs me, what if there's an emergency?

[It's a bad excuse, really, but she feels perfecly fine and there is no need to point any medical tricorders at her and her unhealthy caffeine consumption, right?]

How about you, Doctor? Aren't you busy? Discovering new sides of your humanity? [Distracting small talk surely had work.]

[earlgrey_hot]

No, unfortunately not. There's a massive multiverse out there, but our mundanes insist on keeping us trapped.

I'd say this is borderline cruelty.

[simulatedmedic]

Then I'm certain the fine faculty and students at the Academy can do without you for one emergency.

[Not. Falling. For. It. Katherine.]

Oh, yes, I am quite busy, but my duty comes first, wouldn't you say?

[girlfriend_beyond]

In Nautilus it isn't. You can create almost anything, with enough practice and willpower.

Skyfire's a Cybertronian- a mechanical being. He's a scientist, and he's also big enough to carry passengers anywhere, including into space.

[captainjaneway]

[Baby steps.]

It's good to met you, Alexander. I'm Kathryn, an explorer just like your father... and I assure you, I mean you no harm.

[She keeps offering him an encouraging smile, then points to a replicator and motions him to follow her.]

Let me hold up my end of the bargain first, then you can still decide whether or not you want us to get to know each other. Tell me... do you like your drinks sweet?

[captainjaneway]

Adventurous! I think I'd have the willpower for that. Let me take a look and I might try and talk this reluctant mundane of mine to consider it.

[captainjaneway]

[Is he holding a hypospray already? Threat! Danger!]

Ohhh, I wouldn't be so sure about that... you know, the Borg.

[Who are nowhere near Starfleet and certainly not her business at the moment, but throwing in dangerous possibilities is the last straw she can hold onto.]

Have you been checking up on everyone else already? I can't be last...

[captainjaneway]

Definitely cruelty... I think they're underestimating our needs to be on the move. Mine hasn't even narrowed down the possibilities yet, so I might be joining you here for a while.

[sonof_worf]

[He looked at her and wasn't sure.]

I'm not sure. I've never had a sweet drink. My father often gives me blood wine to try. It's quite bitter but I do like it. [He smiled up at her.]

Kathryn? You're in Starfleet, aren't you? I can tell by your uniform.