As the Ensign began leading the way, Kat resisted the urge to reach out for her Partner.  She’d have piped up and told the young woman off if Krip had not stood up for himself.<br/><br/>Kat smiled proudly as he did.  He put her in her place but was still polite.  It was a better reaction than what she might have done.<br/><br/>In all honesty she was feeling a little unsure about letting him go from her side.  He was already tapping into the ships system to do things to pamper her and make sure she was taken care of nicely.<br/><br/>Swallowing down the emotion of seeing him pointed the other way and her being lead down another hall, Kat still kept it all in check.  There were several raised brows and leers as she was lead down the hall the VIP quarters.  It wasn’t often someone so beautiful and who’d been scanned as pure had been aboard.  But this woman didn’t completely understand that she could be coveted for anything other than a talented pilot.  She did know enough that in some circles she was held a higher place or respect.  But she felt uncomfortable with that.<br/><br/>Being lead to her overnight quarters, the door was opened and it already smelled of flowers, which she knew was the doing of her Knight.  Kat couldn’t help but smile.  But she did turn to the young woman who’d been their escort.  “Since you seem to already realize your mistakes I’ll not compound it or report you.  But ever show disrespect to my ‘Partner’ agan and you<em> will </em>regret it missy.”  There was just enough fore in her eyes the Ensign knew she meant business.  She entered the room and let the door close on the whole incident.<br/><br/>She didn’t need champagne and she wasn’t certain why he thought she did.  There was a dress waiting on the bed which puzzled her.  It wasn’t fancy, just a little feminine, a floral pattern on it.  Kat had been expecting a spare uniform like the Captain had been asked for.  She had no idea that once the Captain had seen her he’d decided to place it there himself.  He just had to see her in it, not in a uniform tonight, not this woman…<br/><br/>Shrugging, she got out of the much too big suit she was wearing and spent little time getting into the shower.  It felt wonderful to wash.  She lingered a little over the spray.  But not wanting to be an ungrateful guest, she didn’t stay too long.  Emerging from the steamy wash room she dried off her curves.  Not certain when she’d get another chance at such luxury, she took her time.<br/><br/>Though she knew it was more of a formality than any real celebration, she was looking forward to the dinner.  She dressed and carefully did her hair.  She wanted to look nicer than she had so far…<br/><br/>Kat also had every intention of making it clear that she expected Krip to share this room with her.  Even if she had to make them think he was there to serve her, she didn’t care.  She couldn’t be without him.  She was still to raw.<br/><br/>Exiting, she was surprised to see the Captain there.  He offered her his elbow, she smiled at the older man’s manners and strolled with him to the Dinner.<br/>