Nichole smiled, appreciative of her reception from Alvin. She took the glass that he poured her and took a drink.
"Very good stuff, Soldier," she complimented. She then turned to the Lt. Commander next to her and with a smile, she said, "OK, I'll play your game, Soldier. So, Lt. Stenka, why do they call you "Xopek?"
She just sat, her head resting on her hand with a big smile, her long hair flowing over her.