*Petra walked into mess hall and saw Kara and Harry embracing. She walked over to Tom.*
Petra: *whispering* what's going on?
Tom: I think they've decided they're going steady.
Petra: that's obvious. But if the Captain saw them right now, she'd probably confine both to their quarters and give them a lecture.
Tom: You're not telling her, are you?
Petra: no, not this time. But if they don't know the rule of "no showing affection while on duty", then I'll tell them before I inform the captain; if it happens again.
Tom: Sometimes I wish you were the captain.
Petra: why's that?
tom: you're a lot more lenient than she is. *he shakes his head.*
Petra: well, thank you. However, I'm afraid I have to inform you that it's your shift for sickbay. I was only going to get a small bite to eat before I go to bed.