She breezes confidently into his office, but I don't recognize her.
"May I help you?"
She seems puzzled. "Spock's out?"
She squints at his office hours posted by the door.
"He was called to the Dean's office." I stand. "I'm Spock's TA, Cadet Uhura."
She's clearly disappointed. "Oh. Well. I only had a few minutes to spare. I'm expected back…" She sighs. "Don't say anything. It's better that way." She turns to leave.
"Ma'am, your name?"
She turns, putting a finger to her lips to shush me. "Amanda, but just between you and me, okay?"
I shrug. "As you wish."