Stardate 2262.826

As soon as we were secure in our quarters where it's shielded from listening devices, Bones shook his head.

"Let me guess - you want to know about the oath?"

I told him damn right I did - and he gave me his 'you're being an idiot, Jim' look.

"Think about how I phrased what I said. I swore fealty to my Emperor. That's not him. That's you."

After a moment, I started to laugh - which earned me an eyeroll.

"Infant."

I reminded of my rank and he shrugged.

"Fine. Emperor Infant."

I laughed harder.