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While I know there are many more pressing matters at hand, there's been a distinct problem I've noticed onboard in the most recent karaoke nights. I won’t name names, but I have noticed a lack of rhythm that can be rectified with a little practice. Luckily, I am here to help, and there is no singing required.

This Friday, I'll be hosting a group salsa class in the community room. You don't need to have danced before; all prior skills you need are the ability to count to eight and how to stand up straight.

All are welcome, though anyone who is judgmental towards others just learning will be asked to leave. I don't have patience for that, and it's supposed to be fun.

See you Friday at seven. Wear comfortable shoes.

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He has three days to reacclimate. He knows I've no interest in you.

One dance. And, sadly, logic has no bearing on what we feel, Domingo.

I thought you were a man of science.

I am. Nikola is not. Nikola is a man of the stage and wearing his heart on his sleeve.

He's a man with a big capacity for big feelings and a bigger heart, whether or not it's featured on his outfit of the day.

Which is why I can't tolerate him being hurt or lead on.

Then why would you One would hope not.

~~So then why haven't you~~ It really is the bare minimum.

Yes, I recall this episode of Sesame Street.

Edited 2026-02-18 16:21 (UTC)

Do you?

You may make your point whenever you're ready.

Thank you for the permission.

You're welcome.

I care greatly for Nikola, and he seems to care greatly for you. You told me before there was nothing between the two of you, so, naturally, I am concerned.

Tell me why you're concerned, beyond not wanting him hurt.

[...] I cannot be what he wants. I love him, I'm even in love with him, but Philip is ingrained too deeply in my soul to ever be able to reliably prioritize Nikola. I hate that. I hate that this is simply a fact that he knows and has accepted.

I want him to have what he wants and what he needs. He should be someone's first priority. And I recognize that, in order for him to find that, he will offer that infuriatingly beautiful heart of his to other people, and those people may hurt him, intentionally or not. I ~~know~~ think you are one of those people who will have a chance at it, and I worry that you may hurt him if you do not want him the way he [...] may want you.

I know in your position that lies are easier than truth, and perhaps you lied to me when you said there were no feelings there. Perhaps you didn't. It doesn't matter because I will not involve myself. None of it has anything to do with me outside of being concerned about my best friend. Whatever happens between you two is your business.

[...] And I worry that he will not be and I will lose him.

I also worry about you and that you have become so accustomed to lying to others that you have successfully begun to lie to yourself. And, as you are also my friend, I want you to be happy in whatever way that looks like for you. But I am concerned that you are so used to keeping your distance, at building walls, that you will not let yourself.

Edited (so sorry for the wall of text) 2026-02-18 17:08 (UTC)

[...] Adrían. Where between "I will not involve myself" and "Whatever happens between you two is your business" does "I'm even in love with him" fall?

You asked. I never said I was going to be logical about it. I could have just gone with "don't hurt him or I'll shove you out of an airlock."

I have no intentions of hurting him.

I believe you.

And now I have said my selfish and hypocritical piece.

[...] Chamomile tea makes Nadine drowsy. It will give you a thiry minute or so respite when you need it in Kamchatka. If you must wander off with a bear, I suggest an Igor or Boris.

I don't think making anyone on the team drowsy will benefit the mission but I'll take that under advisement nonetheless.

I would never encourage rebellious behavior.

Of course you wouldn't.

I want Jax's operation to go smoothly.

Now, if it was someone else in charge, I can't say I wouldn't.

I understand that you're a big, stong, independent scientist, but repeat after me: Teamwork is necessary in the field.

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