Guinan nods, tucking a smile into her left cheek as she turns away. She had a feeling, but it always pays to ask.

When she returns, she's carrying a clear mug filled with rich hot chocolate and a good dollop of whipped cream, with just the right amount of cinnamon dusted on top.

"There you go."

She sticks close, but not so close he'll feel like she's hovering.

"How long have you been on the Enterprise?"