If your not early...

Posted on Sun Jun 28th, 2020 @ 2:06am by Captain Taliserra Tigran & Lieutenant JG Amelia Barron & Petty Officer 1st Class Saral
Edited on on Sun Jun 28th, 2020 @ 2:23am

1,146 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: To catch a thief
Location: Star Base 54
Timeline: 29th March 2395 mid afternoon

ON:

Amelia's comms chirped as she sat at the table in the officers mess. She closed her eyes and took a breath before putting her cup of Regalian root beer down. Her eyes flicked to the chronograph hanging over the door to the cafe she was in and nodded.

"At least they are on time." she said to herself as she picked up her duffel, paid the bar keep and headed to the right airlock. As she walked down the corridors of the Star Base to where her new assignment had just docked she took the time to control her roiling emotions. Stress, hate, annoyance at her new position but also the old familiar hope and excitement at taking a new post. As she made it through the airlock and was challenged by an ensign serving as deck officer. Amelia produced her PADD with the orders she was to take over as Chief of Security and handed it to the ensign.

"Where is the Captain at current Ensign?" she asked as he passed her the PADD back.

"Last I heard she was on the bridge. She's usually always on the bridge for a few hours after we dock." he replied.

"Thank you." she said as she brushed past him headed for the first turbolift to report in. As the turbolift deposited her on the bridge she looked for the four pips and crimson of command.

"Can I help you Lieutenant?" came the voice of petty officer Saral who looked up from the Ops station. There had been a large number of people going to and from the bridge but he didn't recognise her.

Amelia nodded as she produced her PADD with the orders. "I'm Lieutenant Amelia Barron the new Chief of Security. I'm looking for Captain Tigran."

"She is in her ready room Lieutenant." Saral replied, he paused for a moment before turning back to the console, the woman seemed a little old to only be a Lieutenant junior grade.

Amelia grunted and nodded, pivoted and cut a straight line to the ready room door. Pausing long enough for the sensor to notice her and let the Captain know she's there.

Looking up from her Padd, Taliserra put it down and sat back in her chair. "Come in."

Amelia checked her uniform and tugged it straight before stepping forward through the opened doors. She proceeded to the desk where the captain was, snapped to attention and reported.

"Lieutenant JG Amelia Barron reporting as ordered Captain."

Taliserra looked the slightly taller woman up and down, she seemed old for a junior Lieutenant, it happened occasionally but there was usually a good reason for it. “May I see your orders Lieutenant.”

Amelia nodded and passed the woman her PADD.

Taking the Padd Taliserra quickly scanned through it. “I do not remember asking for a new security chief but then a lot has happened in the last two months.” She put the Padd down. “Welcome aboard.”

"Thank you Captain, with all due respect, being a Chief again wasn't on my to do list either." Amelia said with measured tone.

"I heard a rumour a while back that a Commander Barron knocked out a Klingon general and took a pop at a fleet Admiral at the same time. Are you related?" Taliserra asked.

Amelia coughed "Yes ma'am, you could say that. It was me."

"Did you actually knock him out or is that scuttlebutt exaggeration?" Taliserra asked curious about the truth of the incident.

Amelia grinned wickedly "Truthfully sir, I didn't knock anyone out. I broke the Generals nose and broke three ribs of the Admiral behind me. He blacked out due to pain. The Klingon I think wanted to marry me."

Taliserra laughed loudly. "At ease Lt, please sit."

Amelia relaxed letting her arms relax as she side stepped to the chair across from the captain.

"I guess you were court martialed and that's why you come before me as a Ltjg, tell me, was it worth it?"

"I was and yes, I'd do it again. I never thought I'd get busted for protecting the President. Unfortunately my Admiral was of a lesser rank than the one I broke. So the court marshal was pressed and it was sped up. Here I sit." She responded. "A few months away from my own command. Now I'm a few years away from retiring as the senior most JG in the fleet."

Tapping at the console in her desk Taliserra bought up Amelia's file. "I hope your years as a staff officer haven't dulled your edge, the Wolff may not be a combat ship but we seem to find trouble all the time, I need a reliable tactical officer."

Amelia eyed Taliserra. "With respect Captain I think I can find the button to fire the phasers."

"I don't doubt your ability," Taliserra told the older woman. "but a lot can change in five years."

Amelia nodded. "Your apprehension is understandable however I maintained my skills by guest lecturing at the Academy when my duties as staff officer allowed."

Taliserra smiled slightly. "Good, as I said we seem to find ourselves in trouble more often than you would expect a science explorer to get into. We're not the best equipped for a fight but she's given a good account of herself over the years."

Amelia's smile was lupine as she spoke. "Very good Captain, I'll do my best to sharpen our Wolff tooth and claw."

"A lot of the security staff are on shore leave right now but Lt Alexander the assistant chief is still onboard, I would check in with him as soon as you are settled onboard. Lt Seleya will no doubt want to see you or at least your medical file before she lets you do anything else though." Taliserra explained, going through the usual spiel whenever she met a new senior officer.

"The CMO and the acting CTO were my next to, in order, stops Captain." she replied with easy confidence, familiar with the dance of red tape required to start a new post.

"Then I will let you get to meeting them, just remember Lt, no punching any dignitaries or superior officers on my ship. Unless I ask you to." Taliserra smirked slightly.

"Don't let them threaten the President of the Federation and you'll have no problems from me." she said simply as she pushed herself up from the desk and pivoted on her heel to head to the door. "Aside from that Captain, I'll be happy to stay on the leash for a few more years until retirement."

"Good, ask Petty Officer Saral for your quarters assignment on your way off the bridge."

"Petty Officer Saral, copy that Captain." She said as she headed to the door.

"Good day Lieutenant." Taliserra said as Amelia left.

OFF:

Taliserra Tigran
Commanding Officer

Ltjg Amelia Barron
Chief Sec/Tac Officer

 

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