What's Eating Miranda "
By: Miranda, Lounge Manager, [RNPC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58205.11 1925

==Miranda's==

"What do you mean Commander," asked Miranda as she watched Silvio leave. "I just think Silvio is being childish." Miranda did not look Wright in the eyes. "That's all."

Wright took a drink from his glass. "This might very well be the first time that *young* Silvio has ever been in love," he suggested. "Does it bother you that Silvio has fallen for someone, perhaps you had your eye on him?"

Miranda actually laughed. "Not hardly, he is a heart breaker by reputation. My heart belongs to a different engineer." Miranda thought of TJ. In many ways he was a lot like Silvio. Miranda wondered if perhaps she was being a bit hard on him.

Wright arched an eyebrow, "Really, I did not know that."

"Yeah, The Chief Engineer on the Atlanta, TJ." Miranda sighed.

"You and he are together then?"

"We used to be," Miranda paused, "in many ways he and Silvio are alike."

"I see, so you want to take your frustrations out on Silvio because he reminds you of TJ?" Wright took another drink.

Miranda bristled, "That is not true." Miranda rolled your eyes, "Have you any idea how many crew members come in here and tell me there sad stories?" Miranda looked around the room. "I have tell you in fabulous detail about the love life of about 10 people who are currently in this room." She sighed, "I get tired of it, they are all the same sad story."

"You could tell them to go to see counselor Zoei," suggested Wright.

Miranda laughed, "I do most of the time, but for some reason people want to tell their stories to a bartender."

Wright took another drink, "I have to say I am surprised, I thought you enjoyed listening to people. You are El-Aurian after all."

"I am only half El-Aurian, and I usually do not mind, I guess I just need a break."

Wright smiled, "Excellent, I just happen to be all about taking a break. I am going to spend the rest of my vacation on the holodeck, starting tomorrow. If you can arrange some time away from this place you are welcome to join me."

Miranda looked at Wright suspiciously, "Are you asking me out on a date Commander?"

Wright's smile went away, "I am not. You are an attractive person, however, I am not looking for any more relationships, I can only offer you my friendship and a chance to relax a bit."

"I think I would like that," said Miranda.

Wright stood up and flashed her a smile. "Great, 0800 tomorrow, holosuite 7."

"I will see you then," said Miranda, "you have a good night Commander."

Miranda watched as Wright left. She felt a bit foolish for behaving like she did. Perhaps she did need a break.