Arlene and JeffChapter 648
Jeff sat in the Miadax rec room with the First Officer. The First watched as Jeff’s empty cup disappeared and reappeared so quickly that it seemed to flicker only slightly, but now it was full again. “How does she know when you want more?” the First asked, then immediately waved a hand dismissively when he realized what he had said. “Of course she knew because she asked you mentally, or else you asked for a refill,” he said, embarrassed. “Which brings us to the topic I’m here about.” The...