*He sighed. He had probably accomplished making an ass of himself again. Oh well, he wouldn't really be able to do so for another 20 years.*<br/><br/>*He nodded to her comment as he gripped the handle of the mug and brought it to his mouth. She stood and he paused, the drink held to his lips. Watching her approach the railing, the image passed through his mind she might throw herself over just to escape him. The image dissipated when she pulled the holopad out. He could tell she was talking, but to what effect he knew not. A lover perhaps? No he would be here with her. Family then? Most likely. She did seem young. He sighed again, this time realizing he would still get 6 years older while he was out of cryo. He mocked a sniffle and said quietly to himself humorously.* "<em>I'm going to be so old.</em>" *He chuckled. Absurd to think that he would be old when 27 was only the beginning of life normally. He sipped from his drink and turned his attention to his patio protege and watched as she finished the message. She seemed to visibly relax as the pad powered off. Definitely family from my reckoning. He smiled, then frowned as he noticed himself tapping his foot to the beat inside. He shook his foot, then resumed his relaxing.*