Saying 'Hello' to the Counselor

Posted on Wed Jun 19, 2013 @ 6:54pm by Fleet Captain Rhea Kennit

571 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Refit and Reorganization
Location: Ready Room
Timeline: 62500.89 {Wed, 21 Nov 2384 15:47}

[Captain's Ready Room]

Standing next to the replicator, the Captain was looking into the small decorative mirror mounted on the wall above the replicator unit, morosely studying her nose. Though the Doctor had repaired the injury, she couldn't shake the impression that the break was somehow noticeable and kept finding herself turning her head to study the profile of her nose, looking for any indication of a bump, or a slight curve..

Nothing was there. No bump. No curve. Just her nose. Same as ever.

Still..

Damn embarrassing getting caught off guard by some knuckledragging goomba working on a tramp freighter..

When Aliyani got the call she was just about to climb into bed. First it was food and she couldn't sleep until she was digested so she took a while to go through the Captain and XO's bios and profiles. Groaning, she did up her uniform, made sure her hair was tied up in a tight ponytail then twisted it around in a bun. When she was finally presentable, Aliyani left her quarters and made her way to the Captain's Ready Room. She stepped toward the sensors and the door slid open. Shrugged and stepped in. "You wanted to see me Captain?"

Turning from self-reflection, the Captain nodded as she stepped to the replicator and touched a control to request a cup of coffee. "Counselor Kalikona'i I presume? I did request a moment of your time.. As you've just arrived aboard I wished to make your acquaintance.. Would you like something to drink?" she added, motioning towards the replicator.

She held up a hand. "No, thank you. I just had something."

"All right.." picking up her own coffee cup, the Captain walked back to sit down at the desk and waved with her free hand towards the other seats there. "Have a seat.. How was your trip to rendezvous with the Victory? I hope you've been able to get your quarters assignment worked out, find your office.. that sort of thing.."

Aliyani nodded. "Yes. I have a few things done for the day. Still need to unpack a few things, you know pictures, knick-knacks - that sort of thing. I haven't had a chance to meet much of the crew yet..."

"Oh that won't take long to accomplish I'm sure.." the Captain replied with a little shake of her head. "If you find you have need of anything just use the replicator or else speak with the quartermaster." She paused, then with a little smile at the edges of her lips said, "I always hated these 'meet the Captain' moments when I wasn't the one on this side of the desk and now, I find I still have no idea really what to say.. so .. how about you? Anything you'd like to ask me about?"

Aliyani laughed. "Well, it doesn't have to be that way. But its a normal reaction to be around someone knew. You don't know the dynamics of the whole relationship yet. No questions from me...yet. But the day is still young."

"That it is.. all right well then.. I'll let you get back to the task of getting settled in." Standing, the Captain held out a hand to shake, "As I said, if you have any issues contact the Quartermaster and I'm sure he'll do what he can to help you.."

Shaking the captain's hand, Aliyani nodded. "I'll be sure to remember that. Thank you."

 

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