It wasn't until the reply came that he realizes he was holding his breath. So much tension leaves with that exhale. Even with the circumstances, her reply was the most soothing thing he's heard in a long time.
His hand moves to the intercom and hovers there. It's a problematic thing that he's about to do... he might not be her CO, but he's the captain of the ship... it's certainly bad optics, if not questionable ethics. Palmer would be livid if she knew. He pushes the button anyway. "May I come in?"
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Date: 2020-01-24 02:18 am (UTC)His hand moves to the intercom and hovers there. It's a problematic thing that he's about to do... he might not be her CO, but he's the captain of the ship... it's certainly bad optics, if not questionable ethics. Palmer would be livid if she knew. He pushes the button anyway. "May I come in?"