Personal Log 106: A Conversation
12 Oct 2016Jemine Caesar
Once we had exchanged some pleasantries, Steel got to the reason for his k-cast call.*****
"Jem, I'd like to make a confession."
"Oh?"
"I gave you some thought after our get together. In fact I've had considerable trouble not thinking about you. You may or may not have kept me up a few nights when I should be getting some sleep, thinking about whether you were safe, where you were... and perhaps a few other things."
"I see."
"That's the truth of it."
"Steel, I have a confession, too."
"This appears to be a day for those."
"Yes. You remember we spoke about an alternate dimension? Well... if things were different, that alternate dimension could be this one. If things were different. If you know what I mean."
"Well, I understand. I wish I could pretend I didn't, or that I liked it, but I can at least say I understand."
"I'm glad about that."
"It's just that... it's been a while since I had that reaction to a woman, and I was surprised at myself."
"As I think I said at the time, you were a perfect gentleman."
"Plus, you didn't hide the fact that you have a boyfriend, but I haven't seen a ring on your finger. If you wanted me to back off, telling me to do so was exactly what it takes. So... I'm backed off."
"I hope you don't back off too far."
"I'm not trying to be difficult here, but what do you mean by backing off too far?"
"It's a big galaxy, Steel. And a dangerous one. A girl needs all the friends she can get."
"Much to my damnation it is going to be a long time and a whole lot of drinks before I am even down to thinking of you as just a friend. You need me, I'll be there."
"Thank you. That means a lot."
*****
A single tear ran down my cheek and fell onto the screen of my dataslate.
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OOC
Thank you to commander Argent Steel