[ the commander can surprise so many people so easily and a part of him probably likes it. teasing comrades often is the only thing that keeps up morale on voyager during troubled times. ]

It would be a little difficult to explain, wouldn't it? If I thought it would be detrimental to the collective health, I might be tempted to break off all contact.

[ teasing. teasing. he raises his glass and takes a sip. ]

But seeing as how you've given me a drink, I think I can live with this.