Lieutenant Tom Paris

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Here, here. *He clanked his coffee cup with her raktajino.*

Hopefully that'll change soon.

Ohhh, right, Curzon and Jadzia. I remember Captain Chakotay mentioning them.

Oh, did its previous host like it or something?

Nothing at the moment, just having breakfast and getting ready for our shift.

Me too.

Hey, give me credit for once! I didn't bother her...

Glad to hear it. *He took a sip of his coffee.*

Hi, Ezri. How've you been?

On it, Sir.

*Soon the Ranger disappeared from sight as its cloak engaged.*

*He went back to working the helm but he still stole an occasional glance at her.*

*Tom glanced at Ezri from his console and smiled at her.*

*Tom was working the helm as usual when the long-range sensors beeped.*

Another Starfleet vessel, Sir...It's the Defiant.

*As they walked to the bridge, Tom's heart sank. He wanted to stay and chat with Ezri some more. He liked her. He had to do as ordered, though.*

*He smiled shyly at her.*

Okay.

Hey, uh, if you need anything while you're here, just ask me. I'll do whatever I can to help.

*Tom was usually more confident with women, even with B'Elanna, but he found Ezri...different. She was so innocent, so sweet. He couldn't help but be fascinated with her.*

That's true.

I'm so sorry...I lost a friend in the Battle of Dorvan V, so I understand.

I like it. Nicest ship I've ever served on, even if Captain Chakotay has a low opinion of me.

I agree. Damn Dominion...

Yep, I sure am. Oh, that's interesting. I learned on stuff like that too, but Starfleet decided to graduate me to Intrepid classes.

Nice to meet you too. *Tom could see she was anxious and unsure of herself, so he didn't flirt too much. Despite Chakotay's view of him, he was actually respectful of women.*

Hi, I'm Tom Paris, the helmsman for this tub.

*Tom's eyes twinkled when he saw Ezri. She was cute.*

Yes, Sir.

We're on a course to Khitomer, Sir.

*Tom sighed when he heard B'Elanna's voice over the comm, but he focused on piloting the ship.*