Despite the horrid assignments he was receiving for punishment, Jared was actually still riding a high a smiling happily at the dinner. When he was near Veronica it just seemed like his smile and spirits got even higher. The only thing that bugged him slightly was being given the tedious jobs AND counseling which would mean a lot less downtime and time with his fiancÃ©.<br/><br/>Jared actually had to suppress a chuckle every time someone jokingly asked when the wedding was. After they had gone back to his quarters for a little bit, Jared had pulled out that ring he had hidden for so long and now it rested around Veronica's ring finger. They still needed to decide on a date and everything... and approach the Captain about new quarters for them plus one (or more).<br/><br/>Jared was not sure what to think of the new guy yet but there was little they could do. Thanks to the last two days the Stalking Cat, the Orion, and one of the back up mechs were out of commission until repairs could be completed... still the not being able to be deployed might be a good thing. Without the constant pressure of death and attacks, Jared might actually get a little downtime and some time to spend with Veronica... when he was not cleaning filters that is.