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Chakotay hopped on his toes a few times, then punched the air. He took in a deep breath- "Alright, lets do this"- and slammed a mouthful of near-boiling black coffee like it was a shot of tequila.
He started coughing violently.
Seven sipped her sensibly "hot-but-won't-burn-your-mouth" white chocolate mocha. "…Commander…"
Chakotay held up a hand to silence her, still doubled over and coughing. His voice was strained. "I'll hear no criticism from you! All you had to do to make up with the Doctor was show up in Sickbay!" He straightened, voice dropping to a whisper. His eye twitched. "I have to prove to Kathryn that I'm not weak. Maybe then all will be forgiven."
Seven took another sip. "…How did we make it past one date? Let alone three."