An odd request

Posted on 29 Dec 2021 @ 6:44pm by Captain Jonathan Reynolds & Lieutenant C'Tora Kuroka

Mission: Picking up the pieces
Location: Ready room
Timeline: After away teams return from Cartel space
1185 words - 2.4 OF Standard Post Measure

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"Come," Jon said to the door. It opened admitting both his two Caitian crew.

C'Tora shot M'Tara a perplexed look. "Do you have any idea what this is about? " Ha asked quietly. She shook her head no. " I was hoping you had some idea. " She responded.

"At ease," Jon said, "And please take a seat. I have something a little unorthodox and I'm not sure if its delicate or not to discuss with you. Please understand what I am about to request has come down from higher, so in essence ... please do not blame the messenger."

C'Tora walked over to the replicator. " Two glasses of chilled creamy milk. " He then went over and sat next to M'Tara and placed a glass of milk in front of her. Captain, We have been summoned here from our separate work stations, only to find my friend and commanding officer acting sheepish and stating you have an odd request from higher up. For some reason this is making me feel nervous about this meeting.. " He looked to M'Tara. "How do you feel about this my love? This situation is most unusual. "

M'tara accepted the milk from C'Tora and then took a seat next to him. "It is unusual but I feel that it is right up there on the top of the list, of a goddess being born on this ship." she stated. "So Captain Reynolds, what is this unusual request you are going to present to us?"

"We are on route to Starbase 21. For both R&R and to help them out and well there's a strange development. The station has been overcome by Cardassian Voles. They seem to think this is a problem you two would be very useful in helping out," Jon said. He wasn't sure how they felt about being asked for their hunting prowess and knowledge.

C'Tora gave the Captain a strange look and stood up. " Excuse us for a moment Captain. " They walked to the other end of the room and quietly talked for a few minutes. " Well Captain, since this is clearly outside of our normal duties we're going to have to charge them a fee for our work. Please tell them our rate will be a half a side of non replicated beef and at least two stasis pods to store the dead voles in, we don't want the vole meat going bad. and upon completion of our time on the station a full non replicated beef cow. Our fresh meat stocks are very low and this will allow us to restock of a good amount of time. If they can agree to this I think we can work something out. Do you have any other thoughts or comments on the subject M'Tara? "

M'Tara's ear twitched a small amount. "I don't have much to comment on this but what happens is determined by the Captain here. Now helping them out that I don't mind at all. Also... maybe I or we may get to do a little bit of exploring as well. I am most interested." she looked at Jon. "Sir, sorry for that as you can see, C'Tora is definitely thinking with his stomach." giving a teasing feline smile.

C'Tora chuckled. " Of course I think with my stomach, I'm a doctor and concerned about my health. You know as well as I do love that if we eat only replicated meat it affects our ability to see in the dark, our balance and the glossy sheen of our coat. We need those nutrients to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A doctor has to be just as concerned about his own health , just as much as the health of the crew. "

"I understand. I'm sure we are negotiate a full side of non replicated beef if we try you know," Jon's eyes gleamed. "They need you remember."

M'Tara smiled, "That sounds wonderful, dear, doesn't it?" reaching out and touching the upper arm of C'Tora. "And it sounds like it will be a lovely delayed honeymoon as well. Nothing like doing some hunting with the one you love."

C'Tora chuckled. " Don't get me wrong Captain, I would have done it if they even refused my request. " He put his arm around M'tara's shoulder and gently pulled her closer. " But as the head of my family I must do what I can to provide for them and keep them healthy, And with a good chunk of beef and all the dead voles we can stuff into stasis, it will keep us healthy for a while. As long as the meat is fresh we have no problem with it. " C'Tora grinned. " When it comes to meat, Red, white dark or light it's all good to me. " He turned to M'tara. " Well my love, I guess we have a hunt to prepare for. A couple of small phasers set for stun, our jackets gloves and knives need to be readied. " Without taking his eyes off M'tara he asked. " So Captain, when do we arrive at this Deep Space 21? "

“It’s our next stop now science have figured out these ancient space gates. So in the next 3 days hopefully. Well it sounds like everyone’s happy. Do I say happy honeymoon?”

"Thank you Captain that will be a Happy Hunting Honeymoon" giving a giggle. "I am looking forward to this very much." M'tara just beaming with delight.

“Excellent, we’ll if there’s nothing further I do have a few more I need to touch base with. Enjoy your R&R. Who knows when we will be back again.”

C'Tora Smiled at M'tara. " Well I guess we better get packed and ready to go, A couple changes of clothing and our hunting gear. Is there anything else you'd like to bring along my love? "

"Looks like you've already made the plans on what needs to be done." M'tara replied, then looked at the Captain. "Just don't have too much fun whilst we are on our honeymoon." giving a slight smile.

C'Tora rubbed his chin. " Well if it's to be a proper hunting honeymoon we'll need several skeins of yarn and a ball of Nepeta Cataria." He paused a moment. " Come to think of it, we never really had a honeymoon did we? We got married and had you transferred straight to the ship. " He rubbed his nose against hers gently. " But then again, everyday is a honeymoon with you my love. " He said with a toothy grin.

"Perhaps you would like to take the canoodling out of my ready room as adorable as it is, I'm sorry but I do have other people I need to see," Jon tried again.

M'tara looked at the Captain and gave a faint nod, "Our apologies sir and it is time for us to get back to business. Thank you for bringing this up." giving a slight smile. "Come along dear, its time to go." rising up from her chair.

OCC - Shall we wrap this one up?

OFF:

Captain Jonathan Reynolds
CO, USS Andromeda

Ensign M'tara Kuroka.
Medical
USS Andromeda

Lieutenant JG C'Tora Kuroka
Chief Medical Officer
USS Andromeda