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I've never been treated like that before.
He used me. I can't believe I almost…
I hear myself telling Chakotay that we have overstayed our welcome, and to gather the crew.
He says it'll take hours.
Good.
I need some time.
Oh god, I'm going to cry.
I've never felt like this before...so…manipulated.
"I'll be in my Ready Room," my cracking voice utters.
I hide. I cry. I hope nobody catches me.
I don't feel very captainlike right now.
When I've had enough, I wipe my eyes and fix my makeup, then return to the bridge.
Never again.