The mission had been given, coordinates set, and systems checked. And the position had been picked.

"Star Crossed Lovers," Thorne read aloud. "Captains, lay down on a bed, with your head propped up on a pillow. Hackers, crawl on top of your captain where your head is above his manhood…" Thorne paused for a moment to chuckle at the description. "…and where your lady bits are in front of his face."

Cress took the portscreen from his hands and finished reading. "This position is mostly foreplay, but try to satisfy your partner as much as possible while also receiving the same satisfaction. Good luck, Cresswell!"

Okay, so the article didn't say that last bit, but Cress added it for a little pep talk of her own. She set down the portscreen and gave Thorne the look of lust he had grown to love.

She pulled him into their cabin.

He pulled her in for a kiss.

They pulled each other's clothes off and fell onto the bed.

Thorne leaned back onto a pillow, getting into the position instructed by the article. He helped Cress climb on top of him, and pulled her butt towards his face. Before he could even try anything, Cress started cackling.

"I'm too short!" She laughed as he leaned his head over. He could see that her head was more than a couple inches away from his other head. He laughed and then sighed a little. He had been really excited to try that one.

Cress noticed his disappointment, and quickly ran back to get the portscreen. She crawled back on the bed, straddling his stomach. She pulled one of the blankets around her shoulders as she read off the description of one she knew they could do.

"The Backdoor," she recited. "A poker term commonly used to refer to a player winning through unlikely means, this position will feel a little odd at first, but will get both players the win of the evening. Captains, spoon your hackers, her back to your front. Spice things up by rubbing your hands all over her naughty bits. Make sure to give plenty of neck kisses, too. It will drive her wild!"

Thorne was already feeling much better about this position. He took the portscreen and finished reading. "Hackers, feel free to arch your back just a little, to press your butt into your captain's hips. When you are both ready to go, begin like so: Hackers, you may need to lift your upper leg over your captain for the beginning. This will help with adjusting to the position. Captains, when you're ready, push your manhood into her vagina. Speed is up to you, so listen to each other for cues about what feels best. And remember, a little friction goes a long way."