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[niim]

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[iyla]

it's a shame you've just collected every possible bug on board.

[niim]

Quarantine has never been so important.

Or annoying.

[iyla]

there is something to be said for anticipation, however.

[niim]

Yeah? What.

[iyla]

i suppose you'll know on wednesday, but a little build up does nicely.

[niim]

And what's your definition of a 'little'?

[iyla]

well, i do encourage you to think about me until then.

[niim]

Done.

[iyla]

good boy. you can tell me about any fantasies of interest.

[niim]

Any is a wild request. I'd like to keep our Wednesday appointment, you know.

[iyla]

what fantasies do you have that you think will ruin that?

[niim]

I don’t know. I do know men are dumb and I would like not to be that.

[iyla]

i think you're managing alright so far, nim. [...] what is nim short for?

[niim]

I like to keep people guessing.

[iyla]

i wouldn't even know what to guess. does no one know?

[niim]

Not no one! Just not many do. I don't really think of my given name as my name, just something my parents gave me, because I've been going by Nim since I was a kid. Most people believe it's short for something Finnish and I let them.

[niim]

It's Hieronymus.

[iyla]

that's quite the name. you don't consider it yours, though?

[niim]

Can you imagine a pilot yelling it across the hangar to get my attention after they land?

[iyla]

i can, actually.

[niim]

Maybe on my next posting on a resistance ship.

[iyla]

you'll have to ask nicely if you want me to not to use it. i'm already tempted.

[niim]

Huh. Unexpected twist.

[iyla]

i'm afraid it suits you.

[niim]

'Nim' said sternly will bring me to attention very quickly, Iyla.