When the tension drains out of her Lucy feels empty for a split second because she doesn't know what to do without it. But she smiles finally, properly, something a little sharp but mostly pleased. (Excited.) "I don't mind an adjustment period at all." That's an understatement. "Thank you, captain." She wants to maintain a sense of calm because outbursts can be embarrassing but—
There's a short moment where she drops her face into her hands not because she's going to cry, but because it muffles a brief incoherent noise into them. It's not a lot, more like someone letting out frustration than anything, but she's had a lot of frustration over the past few years.
Then, suddenly: "Sorry," she breathes out. Definitely embarrassed. "I'm sorry, that was really unprofessional. It's just no one's ever wanted me around before. I'll do my best to make sure I live up to expectations."
Jim stays quiet, letting her have that moment without any awkward fidgeting on his end. He wasn't sure exactly how she'd react, but his instincts told him that it was best to do this meeting soon. It's not the first emotional reaction a crew member has had during one of these and he's sure it won't be the last - but it's important, like they all are.
For once, things have turned out all right. Better than all right. The relief she feels is palpable and almost dizzying but she's reined herself back in by now.
"This new day's a good one, Captain." A breath. "And I'm honored for it." She is, and not because of being assigned to the Enterprise or to Captain Kirk specifically. There's a lot attached to that, but she doesn't care about that. It's the fact that he's treating her like a valued member of his crew already and not like a burden.
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There's a short moment where she drops her face into her hands not because she's going to cry, but because it muffles a brief incoherent noise into them. It's not a lot, more like someone letting out frustration than anything, but she's had a lot of frustration over the past few years.
Then, suddenly: "Sorry," she breathes out. Definitely embarrassed. "I'm sorry, that was really unprofessional. It's just no one's ever wanted me around before. I'll do my best to make sure I live up to expectations."
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"It's a new day, Ensign."
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"This new day's a good one, Captain." A breath. "And I'm honored for it." She is, and not because of being assigned to the Enterprise or to Captain Kirk specifically. There's a lot attached to that, but she doesn't care about that. It's the fact that he's treating her like a valued member of his crew already and not like a burden.