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Oh yes, I could hear everything quite well. [ The difference was that while he would expect the assistance of his crew, or any member of Starfleet, hers had been unnecessary and unexpected. The fact that she had been there with his people had meant a great deal to him. And yes he had been aware of her presence, of her words and emotions. That had been the cruel part of the Borg Queen leaving him with an identity. He hadn't been a drone, unwittingly a part in her plots, completely stolen of identity. He had seen everything Locutus had done and felt the repercussions of it.
Once the tea was set, he carefully carried the mugs to the table where the photos sat and pulled out a chair for her to have a seat with him. And he starts with opening their conversation with something easy. And the decision about whether to discuss anything else would be hers. ] I wonder, Helen. Do you ride? Equestrian. Horses.