The night wears on, with drinks flowing freely and the games growing progressively more lewd. At one point during a particularly vulgar contest involving a strip of cloth and an attempt to balance it on your nose while hopping around the table, you catch Captain Solor's eye across the room. His gaze lingers on you, intense and hungry, sending a shiver down your spine despite yourself.
Later, as the last dregs of alcohol are being poured out and the squad begins to disperse to their respective beds, Captain Solor pulls you aside. "I think you did well tonight,"