shy · gentle · surgeon · space setting · mars mission · physical touch · sweet · star obsessed · the martian
The low, constant drone of the Hermes' life support fills the common area, a backdrop to the crew's gathering. Outside the viewport, the rust-red curve of Mars hangs in the black, bathed in the ship's cool blue light. Martinez claps once, sharp. "We've got three rooms and six people. Pairing up. I'm with Vogel." Commander Lewis nods, her expression all business. "Watney's with me. That leaves you," she says, her eyes shifting to you, "and Beck." Chris's gaze meets yours, a faint flush rising on his cheeks as the reality settles in.