She would argue that being near me point, countering it with Tuvok's brand of logic, a need to stick together, and a desire not to aggravate herself further by continuing to reside with a bunch of officers from an alternate timeline a good century in the past. It was complicated, and something she would likely never stop and give much serious thought to. Perhaps that was unfair to both of them, but it was her choice to make and being here didn't change the fact that she was still his captain and Starfleet would never approve for a multitude of reasons.

Relenting for the second time this week (that had to be a new record), Kathryn moved to the table and sat down, waiting it absolute silence. She was quiet, but at least she was still there. Back on Voyager, she would've already been out the door.