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You're the one that reminded me that I have to be strong.

I think you would have figured it out on your own. [He can't take all the credit.]

I-... maybe.

[ She's not sure if she agrees, knowing that she's very dependent on her doll.

Reaching down into her desk drawer, she begins digging through some papers. ]

We should play a game now that you're not busy! Or... make something? I found a bunch of writing materials in my desk.

Which do you prefer? I'm yours to command. [He smiles at her.] Since I was the one to cancel our plans.

I command you to...

[ Trailing off, she pulls out a small stack of blank paper and slips it on top of her desk. Give her a moment, she's thinking. ]

Oh, I know! Help me make a thank you gift for Jove.

[Augh, his heart. Cullen scoots his chair closer.]

A drawing?

[ She takes a slip of paper from the stack, placing it between them on the desk. ]

Yes! We can write a message too... maybe something like, "thank you for spending time with me."

She'll be touched. [He can't help it, he has to give her a little pat on the head. Such a sweet and thoughtful girl.] I owe her thanks as well.

[ She lets out a small giggle as he pats her on the head, feeling even more proud of herself. She knows Jove is strong and kind. And a leader in his world. There must be a lot to thank her for... ]

Do you have any more ideas for the thank you message then?

[He tries to think of what would please Jove the most.]

You should draw the three of us, if you're up to the challenge.

I... could try?

[ She'd never drawn anyone else before, having mostly done childish doodles of herself, Teepo, animals, and flowers... ]

You have to draw something too, Cullen. [ He did say he's hers to command. ] Remember I'm the commander today!

That you are. What should I draw, Commander Elize? [He can't even ask that with a straight face.]

[ Being called Commander Elize brings a wide grin to her face. She likes the sound of that.

She tilts her head at the blank paper, pondering their composition and quickly recalls Cullen mentioning flowers earlier. ]

You should decorate the border with flowers and plants.

[Cullen doesn't have an artistic bone in his body.]

They... won't be pretty.

You just have to practice!

[ Maybe it's good she has already decided to draw on the paper first.

She pulls the paper closer to her and begins drawing herself. Taking a pen, she starts with little black dotted eyes with dashes for eyelashes and half a circle for part of the head. Obviously she's no professional. The drawing is already looking very childlike, but she's doing her best, taking time and care to draw the lines. ]

After you. [He's content to watch, smiling softly all the while. He has the urge to joke and point at the drawing and ask if that's supposed to be him, but he doesn't want to upset her! He knows.]

You're very good. I'll need a lot of practice to be up to your level.

[ Any more dad jokes and she'll just make a face at him.

She adds wavy lines for her hair, a basic shape for her dress, and without thinking, she draws in a little spud-shaped creature with ears and tiny feet in her arms. Doodling Teepo with her is a habit... ]

It's easy. [ She knows she's not a professional, but she's pleased with her work. ] I'm sure you can do it too.

[He can make an educated guess about the blob. Thing.]

Is that your Teepo?

[ Teepo doesn't take long for her to draw. When she finishes, she quickly moves on to adding a lot of frills to her dress as she speaks. ]

Yes! Isn't he so cute?

[ Or more like weird and creepy according to most people. ]

[Not exactly the word Cullen would use, but... he smiles, and tucks some of that hair of hers behind her ear. He knows how much she misses the doll.]

Very. He'll be waiting for you at home, I'm sure.

[ Yes, good. She's convinced he understands Teepo's cuteness. ]

I hope so.

[ Just a hint of worry from her. She wasn't in a very good situation before showing up on the fleet. ]

Or he can come here someday! I'm waiting patiently.

That you are. You'd introduce me, wouldn't you?

[He can play along.]

Of course!

[ Teepo would love Cullen just as much as she does.

She finishes up her drawing by adding in her boots as the last touch. ]

Time to draw you now, Cullen.

Do I need to pose?

[ A small laugh. ]

Yes. I command you to strike a pose.

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