S'Ten tr'Khev

A vampire? Terran legends...

That is good.

I do not mind.

It has one bed, but we could get another put in.

I am.

I suppose you could stay in my quarters if you wish. However, I would understand if you are uncomfortable with that idea.

Yes, that would be nice.

As am I.

Is that idea unattractive to you?

If we become a couple at some point, we would be extending our counterparts' romance to our own universe.

*His uneasiness gave way to subtle amusement, and he gave a low chuckle.*

Interesting.

Ah...yes, you are my counterpart's wife's counterpart, correct?

You know my name, so I suppose it would be only fair for me to know yours.

Well, I assure you I am far from abusive.

That is appreciated. Thank you.

If you wish. Do you wish to get to know me?

To be honest, slightly, but it is nothing. I am merely unused to being told that I am hot by a stranger.

*He panicked a little on the inside but kept his outer composure.*

Thank you. You are...quite attractive yourself.

You may. What is it?

I do and will until I find some other place to live. I am unsure if I am welcome back on Terok Nor. It is a complicated story, one I am embarrassed to tell.

Indeed, you are one of the rebels if I remember correctly. I briefly lived there. Yes, I am.

// Okay, so S'Ten exists because his maternal grandmother and his father, the Mirror counterparts of Trip's maternal grandmother and father, were Terrans who escaped to the Star Empire to free themselves from slavery in the KCA.

Ah, I see. Being from the Romulan Star Empire in another universe, I am ignorant of such things.

What is Spacebook?

*In that moment, S'Ten gained a respect for Major Ro that wasn't based on fear as it was before. She understood how he felt. Maybe there was hope for him after all...*

You do?

I hope I do...I feel worthless at the moment.

I suppose so.

Understood, Major, and...thank you.

Imperial Starfleet types are worse than Imperial Fleet, believe it or not. Every coup in the Terran Empire was executed by a Starfleet officer or a group of the monsters.