have i come to...too soon for you?

"What's all this about...- Mr. Spock?"

"He's not here."

Chapel's head whipped around to the source of the answer, but her hair didn't come half as undone as she felt.

She'd been called from medbay by one of the security officers outside the brig, pursuant to their citing a fainting by one of the prisoners. Indeed, it was just that contrived.

"What do you want from me?"

Uhura pressed up close to the barrier, eyes alluring.

"Everyone here is so...soft."

Chapel averted her eyes, and Uhura sighed.

"Apparently, you're no different. I took the chance that you might understand."