The noise of the mess hall fell dead silent as soon as Kel and Dom walked in. They both stopped in their tracks, mid conversation, and looked at the faces staring at them. Somehow, someone had found out. And now everybody knew.

"Is it true?" a voice called. The other faces all watched them even more intently.

"Don't look at me like that," protested Dom. "I'm being a good boy with her." Several snorts sounded from around the room. "I bet you're all just jealous," he announced.

The room broke out into guffaws of laughter, protests, and teasing, and Kel smiled gratefully at Dom.