[ To the extent that Michael owes her sense of purpose to external forces, the credit is due to Starfleet, and to the handful of captains she served who didn't betray their entire crew. Even in its absence, her commitment to the Federation kept her motivated for the past year and counting. When he promises to give her purpose, she sees a prime example of his inability to respect what he doesn't understand.
She recognizes the intent behind his dispassionate eye contact. She just doesn't buy it, and she shakes her head back at him even as amusement tugs at her mouth. It's hard not to laugh in the face of such audacity. ]
Propose whatever terms you like, but don't pretend they're for my benefit.
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She recognizes the intent behind his dispassionate eye contact. She just doesn't buy it, and she shakes her head back at him even as amusement tugs at her mouth. It's hard not to laugh in the face of such audacity. ]
Propose whatever terms you like, but don't pretend they're for my benefit.