"You're correct, I basically feed you guys with forward information and provide high value target fire support once the getting is go. Although that shouldn't happen too much, since my job is to lead you guys away from harm." She smiled at the man, he seemed like a nice guy, although that was of course difficult to say on such short notice. That was when she noticed him checking her out, not even bothering trying to hide it. The blush that had left earlier quickly settled back on her cheeks, as she felt a bit awkward. Deciding not to be the only one feeling like she was being appraised, she gave him a quick full on body check as well.<br/><br/>You ever heard men say<i>chicks dig scars!</i>? Most of the time just a pep talk to get a buddy out of a depression, but in Sandra's case it contained more truth. She wasn't really physically attracted to them, but mentally. Something inside her just wanted to care for them, make sure they were okay. And of course the knowledge that they didn't actually need that care, they had walked through the fire and survived, becoming better and smarter from it. Not that she would act on these feelings, Edmund was her CO, such relationships were not allowed. Besides, just because he was checking her out, didn't mean he had any such feelings. Just because you like to look at a car, doesn't mean you want to buy it, as her father always said.<br/><br/>She quickly shook such thoughts from her mind, before they would take root, and decided it was best to return to the more important things. "So sir, do you have any idea how long we'll be staying in this system?" The faster she had solid ground under her feet, the better.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>