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[ The feed clicks on to show Jim in a garage leaning against the open hood of a car, a dark-haired woman wrapped in his arms. Chinning her shoulder, he leans over to press fond, familiar kisses over her jaw and cheek, wherever he can reach. The good humor of his chuckles is echoed as the screen wobbles. ]

Is this thing on? [ The nuzzle to her neck is playful, as punishments go, for distracting him. Hi, City. ] Hey, this is Saya. We're, uh ... We're together. Bones, Spock, I want you to meet her tonight at dinner.

[She tips her head, every time he goes for a kiss, to try and catch his mouth, but the truth is she's not trying hard, because she's enjoying the attention. Anyone who knows her, who's seen with, and even who's slept with her knows that this isn't typical behavior.

But then she turns her attention on the camera, because Jim said something and it actually did cut through the haze of the honeymoon.]

It won't take long, I don't think. If that's a concern.

It's not a concern, don't worry! They're nice guys. [ Jim, too, appears a little more smitten than he's been with anyone or anything since he was commissioned for his ship. He squeezes his arms around her waist. ] You can stay as long as you want.

[There's a pause, and the corners of her lips curl up in a smile that is more real than her usual one.]

So dinner - and we'll see how it goes from there.

[She takes a moment, and finally catches Jim's mouth, and there's a kiss, as she reaches over and turns the feed off.]

(OOC: Lovestruck curse! Replies will be coming from both Jim and Saya, who got hit by Stupid Cupid.)

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What's wrong with him?

[PUT THAT GIANT BRAIN TO USE AND TELL HER, SPOCK!]

The two most likely options are that this individual is exerting some influence on him, or it is a curse.

[because any options are going to break his brain.]

What if it's both?

[The horror.]

That is also possible. Is your personal network functioning?

[Nyota Uhura Is Always Watching...]

[Like Ceiling Cat.]

It looks like other people are being.. [She clears her throat because she never thought she would use this next term in regards to Kirk.] ...lovey-dovey too. Publicly. Very publicly.

[EYEBROW RAISE.]

Is there any pattern to the individuals being targeted?

Doesn't appear to me. There's two women proclaiming their feelings for others, one towards another woman and the other to a man. Also, one man towards another woman. That's not counting the Captain.