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Tristam has been in an ongoing relationship with [[Roshanara Rahman]] since 2391, and both have notably changed in response to the others affections. However, there have been occasions where communication breaks down between them, and they have had to work through these issues together. | Tristam has been in an ongoing relationship with [[Roshanara Rahman]] since 2391, and both have notably changed in response to the others affections. However, there have been occasions where communication breaks down between them, and they have had to work through these issues together. | ||
The cultural and religious expectations for Tristam and Roshanara individually have also been a significant topic throughout their relationship. Though such expectations have yet to be the cause for division between them, it has unintentionally resulted humour or confusion. For example, when discussing returning to Earth to meet her parents, Roshanara jokes that such a thing could imply intentions of marriage, something of which (while Tristam has a very rudimentary understanding of) Rodulans have no concept for. She also hints that this was her primary reason for being hesitant to meet Tristam's family. A notable physiological and cultural difference between the two is perhaps dietary restrictions | The cultural and religious expectations for Tristam and Roshanara individually have also been a significant topic throughout their relationship. Though such expectations have yet to be the cause for division between them, it has unintentionally resulted humour or confusion. For example, when discussing returning to Earth to meet her parents, Roshanara jokes that such a thing could imply intentions of marriage, something of which (while Tristam has a very rudimentary understanding of) Rodulans have no concept for. She also hints that this was her primary reason for being hesitant to meet Tristam's family. A notable physiological and cultural difference between the two is perhaps dietary restrictions—Tristam requires “bland” food and drink due to his Rodulan tastebuds, but he also indulges in alcohol. Roshanara on the other hand enjoys being able to taste her food, and as she follows halal guidelines, does not drink alcohol. It is also established that the two sleep together, though nothing further has appeared to occur. | ||
Though Tristam worked with her on the slipstream drive aboard the ''Pioneer'', and has a good understanding of propulsion technology, the Rodulan maintains that he "hates" the field. As propulsion is Roshanara's field of expertise, and components is Tristam's, the two will occasionally tease or bicker about the merits between propulsion and components engineering. It is uncommon for these moments to evolve into legitimate arguments, but they have taken to avoiding the subject whilst in mixed company. | Though Tristam worked with her on the slipstream drive aboard the ''Pioneer'', and has a good understanding of propulsion technology, the Rodulan maintains that he "hates" the field. As propulsion is Roshanara's field of expertise, and components is Tristam's, the two will occasionally tease or bicker about the merits between propulsion and components engineering. It is uncommon for these moments to evolve into legitimate arguments, but they have taken to avoiding the subject whilst in mixed company. | ||
Tristam has been giving Roshanara pointers on how to best control her empathic abilities | Tristam has been giving Roshanara pointers on how to best control her empathic abilities—as he is a Rodulan, Roshanara (an empathic metamorph) is unable to read and potentially adapt to his emotional status. Tristam, however, is entirely capable of hearing her thoughts – and struggles to control this ability when waking. It's inferred that they've discussed this aspect of their relationship, as Roshanara often uses this as a means to communicate with Tristam privately (to which he generally responds verbally). Tristam also unconsciously seeks out Roshanara's thoughts during moments of stress – a habit formed during the course of their time together on Outpost 3. | ||
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