[ Being affected by beings with powers outside the scope of human understanding is, unfortunately, not entirely outside the norm in Chris' experience. More than once he's found himself captaining a ship that was being held fast by an unknown entity, or bombarded by space rays, or overrun by mischievous trickster godlings who threw tantrums when they didn't get their way. If she voiced her concern that Saruman was interfering with the Enterprise, he'd probably agree with her.
As it stands, he just thinks about it, his expression also turning a touch contemplative, though he still seems to believe that this is all temporary.
He's choosing to believe it's temporary. His crew have gotten him out of tough scrapes before. He has every faith they'll do it again this time. ]
Well, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess. [ He doesn't comment on her uncle's health; she already shared her concerns with him earlier, and leaning on that right now feels both in bad taste but also like a very bad idea. He's well aware that these walls could have ears, like she said, and more than just the plain fact of his presence could be passed along. He'd never forgive himself if he was careless with his words and got her in trouble. Him just being here is trouble enough. ] Did you get back okay? Nothing happened in your absence?
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Date: 2025-09-12 01:47 am (UTC)As it stands, he just thinks about it, his expression also turning a touch contemplative, though he still seems to believe that this is all temporary.
He's choosing to believe it's temporary. His crew have gotten him out of tough scrapes before. He has every faith they'll do it again this time. ]
Well, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, I guess. [ He doesn't comment on her uncle's health; she already shared her concerns with him earlier, and leaning on that right now feels both in bad taste but also like a very bad idea. He's well aware that these walls could have ears, like she said, and more than just the plain fact of his presence could be passed along. He'd never forgive himself if he was careless with his words and got her in trouble. Him just being here is trouble enough. ] Did you get back okay? Nothing happened in your absence?