Calara nodded her head agreeably and they walked into the room. "Wow these quarters are huge! This room must be at least three times as big as my berth on the Griffon," she exclaimed excitedly, as she looked around the corner.

“And my own bathroom too!"

“Decorate it how you like, but please keep it nice and tidy!" Alyssa said, while smiling at her warmly.

"Yes Ma'am," Calara replied respectfully, as John placed her duffle bag full of possessions next to the door.

Alyssa's musical laughter filled the room.

“There's no need for all that military stuff, except when making fun of John!" she said with a grin, as she winked at the brunette mischievously.

John grabbed the playful blonde, and tickled her relentlessly until she begged for mercy, while Calara watched them with a bemused smile on her face. John eventually Let Alyssa go, and she panted for breath.

“Come on you two, let's go have some dinner," John suggested amiably

“Yes, Sir," Calara replied automatically, before catching Alyssa's mock disappointed frown.

“Yes... John. That would be lovely," she answered again, glancing at Alyssa for approval, who smiled back at her happily.

John laughed at the blonde good naturedly. "I thought the Executive Officer was supposed to enforce discipline amongst my crew?"

Alyssa looked at him archly. "I thought we discussed what my main role was supposed to be?"

John flushed with embarrassment. "Very good, X0," he coughed lightly. They walked off to the Officer's lounge, all three of them enjoying the playful banter. This was such a change from the rigid discipline enforced on Terran Federation ships, that it came as a bit of a shock to Calara. She soon relaxed though, with both John and Alyssa putting her at ease with their welcoming friendliness. They enjoyed a great dinner, and it turned out John was an excellent cook when he put his mind to it. The trio then relaxed in the comfy chairs of the officer's Lounge.

“This ship is amazing" Calara sighed contentedly, before looking over at John.

“You really own this yourself?"

He nodded and grinned happily at her.

“After my service in the military, I worked as a trader for eleven years and finally made a big score. This... " He spread his arms wide "Was the result."

“Plus he got me in the bargain," Alyssa said as she smiled at him playfully.

“I guess I did," John said with a chuckle, and they looked at each other fondly.

Calara stifled a big yawn, and then Looked up at them apologetically “Sorry to bore you," Alyssa joked with her.

“No, no! I'm just really tired!" Calara answered hurriedly, worried that she had offended them.

“Relax, I'm only joking," Alyssa said gently, and smiled at the brunette reassuringly.