[ bizarre, and yet so very mundane. if anything, it's the lack of the rest of the crew that has truly thrown b'elanna for a loop. their faces behind the glass, serene in slumber, have been on repeat in her mind-- until now, at least. captain janeway's presence alone seems to have smoothed out most of b'elanna's prickles. it even gets a chuckle out of her. ]

Thanks. And it's OK. I can soldier on a little longer if it means having a cup of something warm while we look.

[ it's not b'elanna's beverage of vice, but she's been known to rely on it in times of need. there's a distinct lack of needling janeway for details, here. a lot of such information picked up here and there since b'elanna was roused. they've seen so much together, and despite joining the crew b'elanna has never lost her independent spirit. if anything, janeway's brand of leadership has helped it evolve.

she does have one question though, something to try and help b'elanna feel less like she's climbing up a rockslide: ]

How long have you been out, Captain?