Crossing Boundaries

" Flora, I can not stand this silence any longer," Adrian snarled, his voice rough with determination as he stepped into the darkened corridor of the command center.

Flora's reply was icy, guarded," And what do you suggest I do, Adrian? Gauge the ocean that has developed between us?"

Adrian took a deep breath," I need you to hear me. Just this formerly, let me talk without your frozen judgment."

Flora spoke vocally," I've heard you, Adrian, and all I have heard are ...