Christine was writing another diatribe about how Nicole did not deserve to be at the centre of attention in the universe's extra universal travel fuel trade when she heard a buzz on the communicator. It was Bell.
The Antican just wanted to know how she was doing. Bell asked about the communications between the information office and the Federation Broadcasting Network. She had been with Thecceril for multiple weeks and the Xindi Insectoid had not asked about her work. She and Belvedere were soon talking about interplanetary trade and politics and security at the mine. Christine actually giggled when Bell told him that many of the natives wanted to touch his face and jowls. She liked it too. She loved to rub behind his ears. It was the most dog like response in the Antican.
She smiled, "It has been wonderful talking to you again."
"You too.", Bell's voice was filled with longing.
Christine swallowed hard, "You can call on me again if you like."
"I would like that. The night shifts are long here sometimes.", Bell smiled.
Posted by:
Christine T'Nley
Chief Information Officer
King's Fleet
