Once he was safely secured back in his quarters once more, he sat down at his desk again.  The message from Liz was still waiting, and he had waited long enough to hear it.<br/><br/>"Computer, play message."  He said, and the transmission began.  Liz's familiar voice played back, and it brought a broad smile to his face.  He hadn't heard it in many months.  It was a nice change to hear a familiar voice.<br/><br/>When the transmission had ended, he made ready to begin a reply.  "Computer, begin reply transmission.  Begin recording..."<br/><br/>=-/\-= Secure Transmission =-/\-=<br/><br/><em>"True, true.  I have been known to enjoy a good ass kicking, especially from you."</em>He paused for a moment.<br/><br/><em>"I can only hope that our paths will cross sooner rather than later.  I will look forward to the chance to see and talk with you in person.  Forgive the short length of this message.  I believe there is a gathering in the lounge here.  I originally hadn't planned on attending, but...the captain had asked that I might try to return...and I'm sure you would be disappointed if I didn't try to make friends here.  I'll see what I can do.</em>He chuckled.<br/><br/><em>"Until we speak again.  Tosh out."</em><br/><br/>"Send message."  The computer processed his request, and the message was off.  Now all he had to do was decide whether to change or not for the gathering.