"Amazing, Adrian.  Why<em>are</em>you even bothering with ship board assignments?  Seems to me you could write your own destiny if your work comes to fruition."  Shakes his head with amusement.  "Me," as he leans back from his plate and looks at Risa and Adrian both, "this is how I grew up, this is what I know."<br/><br/>Adam sighs and looks back at Adrian.  "Do not forget my offer, Adrian.  If you need me to isolate any compounds for you, it would be a good refresher for me.  I would not mind being a lab rat either if it works like you say it does."  Adam winks at Adrian, turning back to Risa, taking her empty plate.  "Good to see people still like my cooking!"<br/><br/>Risa looked like Adam's little sister, which almost disturbed him.  The violet eyes helped greatly to make the distinction.  He was amazed that she was actually several years his senior.  Her care free attitude and generous smile was a welcome end to a long night staring at the void of space.<br/><br/>He turns back from the counter and tells Adrian about the morning on the bridge.  "Dawn could use some of those detox remedies if you have any mixed up, Doc."  (As Adam says the word Doc vs Adrian, it seems to be normal work banter, duty.  When they speak personally, its Adrian.  There is no derision in his address of 'Doc') Adam walks back to the table with a plate of food for Dawn.  "Do you mind taking her a plate while its hot?  I will head aft with whats left."