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Zhou is said to have encouraged Blake to take the position aboard the {{USS|Syracuse}} to assist with the Orion Syndicate investigations, claiming that "it'll be fun!" and "it's just the [[Menthar Corridor]]". He rejoins her when the ''Veritas'' has shore leave outside of the Shoals for the first time in months, buying her a drink on [[Astrofori One]] to celebrate the one year anniversary of her re-joining Starfleet. Among other topics (such as Blake having a [[Sky Blake (hologram)|holographic persona]]]), Zhou suggests that they remain for the [[Khitomer Centennial]] and assist with the {{USS|Venture}}. Blake acts as the old vessel's XO during this period.

Blake's relationship with Zhou borders on "friendship" and "casual sex" - the two work well professionally, but off duty, the two were near inseparable, sometimes to a point of fault on Blake's part. Blake formed an attachment to Zhou and the sense of safety he provides, and found it difficult to operate without him on the ''Veritas''. She especially finds it difficult to move into the XO's office - devoid of Zhou's belongings at the time of their reassignment, Blake felt uncomfortable moving her things into the newly empty space, and struggles to adjust to what used to be his position. This is perhaps one of the reasons she ultimately made the decision to relinquish the position and become a ranger. Though flippant by nature, Zhou is a voice of reason for the once volatile Blake, having stepped in on occasion to talk some sense into inexperienced Blake when the ''Veritas'' faced complex scenarios during their early days. They swap roles in this aspect in the aftermath of Carrero's passing, and have seemingly shed the "mentor/mentee" relationship since then, standing on equal ground on most matters following Zhou's reassignment to Star Station Esperance.

Due to Blake's easy-going nature regarding flirtation and comfort in her own skin, no topic (or action) seems off limits between them - they often tease each other for various things, sometimes to the point of immaturity. Their relationship is also incredibly physical, the two comfortable with casual and intimate contact - though this sometimes extends to scrapes and bruises (much to the confusion of their chief medical officer at the time). It's this part of her relationship that actually caused her serious physical injury, as continued use of her electrical abilities actually began to burn her arms from the inside, though it's unclear if she'd ever made him aware of this.