with the discussion over, derek headed back to his quarters. he was still considering whether he should check in on synthia again when he almost collided with her as he rounded a corner. "synthia, im sorry," he managed to get out. "its ok," she replied, "i've been looking for you." derek was taken back by what she said but managed to avoid showing it. "really, what for?" "was wondering if you wanted to get something. all the excitement of today can make one hungery." she said, a twinkle in her. derek knew she had and a point and he had been looking for a chance to talk to her. "i'd never say no to beautiful girl," he offered her his arm, "shall we?" synthia blushed but accepted his arm and they headed back to the cafe. "hope no one gets the wrong idea if they see us like this," derek thought.