Communication to Christine Chapel (this universe)

[roger_korby]

I've been remiss in contacting you about our dinner plans, and I must admit, your little post the other day through me for a bit of a loop.

However, I still wanted to see you, and talk with you and maybe find out how you came to be in this situation, and if there was anything I could do to help.

Free tomorrow?
Roger

Comments

Private to Roger Korby:

[rn_chapel]

Tomorrow will be fine. Where? There are a few lounges that are a little more private than the mess, or we could eat in my quarters or yours, if you'd prefer.

- Tina

Private to Christine Chapel

[roger_korby]

I'd be honored if you would join me in my room. Do you still like Japanese food? Or perhaps that isn't advisable in your condition?

Roger

Private to Roger Korby:

[rn_chapel]

Japanese will be great. Mercury levels in fish aren't an issue on a starship, since all of our food is scanned for toxins.

- Tina

[rn_chapel]

Tina seemed to be having far more strange "what to wear" quandaries than any woman should have to bear, lately. The latest being something appropriate for dinner with your ex-fiance, whom you'd left because his somewhat controlling behavior and apparent lack of conscience when it came to infidelity and who-knew-what-else freaked you out, and whom you want to impress with how successful and ideal your life without him has been so far, even though you know that's petty and there's no reason for it. And that was without even taking the baby bump into account.

At least she'd learned to schedule extra time for these sorts of sartorial dilemmas, and though she spent more time than was sensible wrestling with her wardrobe, she arrived at Roger's quarters on time for dinner. And looking pretty good in the simple teal dress she'd paired with sparkling - but tasteful! - tear-drop earrings and a pair of black heels that were very understated by her usual standards. She took a deep breath and rang for entry.

[roger_korby]

Roger stood when the door slid open, a hold over from the days when being handsome and charming was all he had. "Darling," he said, heading toward her and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

She looked lovely, and pregnant. A concern.

Still, he wasn't going to abandon this opportunity, not when one had an established foothold - someone who was already close to you and could get him whatever information he'd need. "You look beautiful."

And pregnant.

[rn_chapel]

"Thank you," Tina said. When she'd first met Roger, still an awkward teenager, she'd never believed it when people told her that, was always ready with a quick demurral for any compliment.

Being the subject of his attention, a man so much more mature and accomplished than any of her peers, had gone a long way towards building her confidence. And she still remembered the thrill of being approved of by him, desired by him...

She smiled, and tried to redirect her thoughts. "I appreciate you taking the trouble to arrange dinner."

[roger_korby]

"No trouble," he said quickly, resting a hand on her shoulder, casually. "Are you hungry yet, or would you like to wait a few minutes?"