Vaughn nodded with a smile, genuinely happy to see and hear Val talk plainly. Even with that small smile of the miqo'te's, it put Vaughn at ease to know that Val could smile. "Then she is very lucky to have you, Sir Val, just as you are lucky to have her. To find a place...a purpose, giving those a second chance to be loved and cared for... Ah, but there I go again." He blushed. "I'm sure the last thing you want to hear is my fantasies. You're here for a purpose, and..." He smiled as he sees Jaques reenter the common room with the water. "Ah! Wonderful. We can get started as soon as your thirst is quenched. It has been a dry day."
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