*Morrow listens to HERMES with some amusement.*

"HERMES, no act of service for me has ever gone unrewarded with anyone."

Morrow, now having her hands free (The Skytoucher being stolen, and all), seeks out a certain someone that has just returned. She's quite anxious.

"Computer, what is Commodore Hedford's current location?"

"Computer, where is he headed?"

OFF: You may want to ask Hedford.

*Morrow is startled by the doorbell. She knows who it is and is embarassed by the fact that she took off. She stands and opens the door, eyes still welled up and her stained teddybear in hand. She stares at him, still quite soggy from the beach, with poignant eyes.*

"Commodore, apologize for taking off....I...*sighs*...I was just reminded of a very painful past."

*Morrow nods slightly*

"Of course."

*She closes the door and climbs back into bed, staring at the wall infront of her.*

"Computer, secure door."

*Morrow enters trying to hold back tears. She goes into her small bathroom and splashes some cold water on her face before drying it with a towel. Grabbing a childhood doll with one discolored limb on it, she climbs into bed and sits silently with only the light of a small lamp, a slight sniffle breaking the silence of the room every few moments.*

"It's Hobson's choice in the matter. You're my commanding officer."

She ponders for a moment.

"I'll have a virgin mary, if it has it."

*Morrow follows after him eagerly. She takes a seat on a sofa.*

*Morrow chimes at Hedford's quarters, hoping to find him there.*

*Morrow smiles*

"I'd really-"

=A=Ops to Hedford=A=

"Commodore, the Flag Admiral requests your presence in his office."

=A=Keira to Morrow=A=

"Commander Morrow, we need your immediate assistance in hangar three. It seems the Skytoucher has returned...and brace yourself, it isn't pretty."

"Well....I suppose it'll have to wait."

Taryn peers over her shoulder, quite startled. She smiles at sight of him, but simply leans against his door as he approaches. In a playful tone:

"Hello there, Commodore."

"Avalon is too demanding for the engineering team it is allowed."

*she sips her drink*

"What do you mean, 'where have you been'? I've been here, working; you up and left without a word, I had to check the computer to find out you were in some other sector."

"Perhaps."

*pops her head up and takes a breath*

"Scare you? I'm merely swimming."

*She dives back under and disappears again.*

OFF: *wonders what she's wearing*

*Is a bit preoccupied with other things. She's amazed at the definition of the sand. Picking it up, it slips through her fingers.*

"My word, this is better than I had imagined..."