[ Kate had gotten used to the last few jumps being kinder; the sudden return of jump sickness (and engineering's additional effects) on top of everything else hasn't been a welcome surprise. She sounds alright, but tired.

That doesn't stop the tiny hint of a smirk in her tone. Just Emma, of course. ]

That's nice of her, you'll have to tell her I said hi. I didn't realize you were her messenger boy. You really do have it bad, huh? [ Okay, more than just a hint of smirk. ]