Don't worry. The ones that do mean it are only jealous.
[ Chekov is both young and smart, both traits other (older) colleagues would find enviable — he can hear echoes, quieter since he's arrived in this place, of people mocking his accent and spreading gossip. it's just how humans are.
Cole looks up at the "but", however, and there's a slight frown on his face as his eyes go from Chekov's face, to the tag, and back. ]
Does it have to be? [ he hadn't expected that. maybe there's more to giving flowers than he thought. a glance down at his bouquet before offering it to him. this bit, he can't help with. ] You can look for yours, if you want.
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[ Chekov is both young and smart, both traits other (older) colleagues would find enviable — he can hear echoes, quieter since he's arrived in this place, of people mocking his accent and spreading gossip. it's just how humans are.
Cole looks up at the "but", however, and there's a slight frown on his face as his eyes go from Chekov's face, to the tag, and back. ]
Does it have to be? [ he hadn't expected that. maybe there's more to giving flowers than he thought. a glance down at his bouquet before offering it to him. this bit, he can't help with. ] You can look for yours, if you want.