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[ He decides that he likes that warm smile best of all and is glad he had a part of putting it there. While he had already been resolved to do the best with what he could here, and take this stay for what it was, a chance to learn until their inevitable escape, Helen had certainly made the stay more interesting for him, and perhaps more enjoyable as well, as much as he truly did enjoy her company. ]
We've the opportunity to study both past and future, differing worlds and universes. I find the prospect somewhat exciting in spite of the circumstances in which it was presented.
[ Unfortunately, Jean-Luc has always fell back on formalities. It always took him awhile to drop them and become more personal with someone. Relaxing was not his strong suit in any respects, although in recent years he was getting better at it. ] Of course, Doctor... Helen. [ He offers a small smile, and for the first time might seem just a smidge awkward in his otherwise confident demeanor. But he likes the way her name feels on his lips, so he says it again, this time without the awkward. ] Helen. You will forgive a gentleman should he have a tendency to fall back on formalities from time to time, I hope?