Dear Fanfiction Writers:

When B'Elanna was having trouble fitting into our Starfleet crew, I gave her the chance to prove herself. I tried to believe in her, and I found her worthy of that faith. I consider her a very close friend.

But I am not in a romantic relationship with her, nor will I ever be. See B'Elanna's responses to B'Elanna/Seven, Janeway/Paris, and Tom Paris/Delta Flyer.

I separated Seven from the Collective. I helped her adjust to humanity—actually, I'm still helping her adjust to humanity, though she's made tremendous strides. I want her to be able to live up to her fullest human potential, and I'm proud when she does something that seems to do that. In short, I consider her a sort of daughter.

Therefore, I am not in a romantic relationship with her, nor will I ever be. I just couldn't see her that way.

I hope this letter clarifies things.

Sincerely, Captain Kathryn Janeway

A/N Requested by a guest reviewer called Hikari, abishop47, and androidilenya.