Into the gate again

Posted on 31 Aug 2023 @ 6:44am by Captain Jonathan Reynolds & Commander Amelia Fox & Lieutenant Cassandra Higgins-Stevens & Lieutenant JG Ren Kannu & Lieutenant Commander Aidan Datari

Mission: Time changes everything
Location: Bridge
Timeline: MD1 10:00
790 words - 1.6 OF Standard Post Measure

ON:

Jon received a report that the last of the new personnel was onboard and walked out onto the bridge.

"Time to disembark," he told the crew seating himself in his chair. "Everyones onboard including the new team. How are they settling in Commander?" he asked Datari.

"They seem to be adjusting well," the Trill reported, "I'll need to schedule some time to get to know them better but that can be arranged at any given time."

Jon nodded and got to all business. "Commander if you would like to do the honours?" he looked at his XO.

Amelia nodded in response and started issuing orders to get the ship ready for departure. "All hands the is the bridge, report to departure stations. Secure the airlock. Stand by all engines. Helm, lay in a course out of the Briar Patch at half impulse. Hail ops and request departure clearance."

"Engineering is green," came the response from the Ensign maning the Bridge console.

"Course laid in out of the briar patch at one half impulse. Standing by and ready at your command sir," another new face on Helm informed him.

"We will just wait for the new chief. He was finishing up his Medical I believe," Jon said.

The duty Tactical Officer, a young Ensign and looking so fresh faced it made him look as if he was still only a teenager. "Incoming from the station sir. On speakers".

"This is DS21, you are cleared for departure" came the communications.

The turbolift doors parted next to the ready room, Cassie still fiddling with the engagement ring as it felt odd, not to mention the other ring she was wearing. She also had to break the news to everyone but that would come in time. She strode forward, beaming with barely contained joy, nodding at the Operations officer as she moved with purpose.

"Good morning Captain, Commander!" as she dropped down into her seat besides them both.

"Counselor," Jon nodded almost smiling as some very happy feelings were emanating from her. "I trust your trip was just what you needed?" he said. As the words came out he noticed something was different. On her hand. Left hand to be exact.

~Ollie you sly dog you~ Jon thought.

"Yes sir... Lets just say it certainly had its moments" you didn't need to be an empath to know he was already on to her and what Ollie had done. She blushed slightly as she brought her hand up for the Captain to see the engagement and wedding bands. "I had no idea he could be as romantic as he is and we eloped and got married on Ba'ku!"

Jon smiled. "Congratulations. Of course I will have to kick his arse. He did promise me I would be best man if he ever got married.

Number one," he turned to Fox. Organise a little soiree in my private dining room this evening. Mrs Stevens here, her husband. The senior staff and anyone else Mrs Stevens wishes to invite.

No arguments," he turned back to Cassie. "The least you can do is let me throw you a reception."

With his back to her, Jon did not see Amelia roll her eyes before she quickly composed herself. "Aye Sir." She knew better than to argue with the Captain on the bridge.

"Thank you Captain. I will warn Ollie to expect his arse to be kicked!" still blushing slightly from all of the attention she was gaining.

“Quite so,” Jon nodded but his smile said otherwise. “Right then where are we? Have all departments reported in?”

"Ahhh Lieutenant Ren, I see you passed your medical with flying colours," Jon said to the newcomer. "Welcome onboard. If you would like to take your station."

"Of course, Captain. I'm looking forward to seeing what this Galaxy Class starship can do." Ren said enthusiastically as he approached the Helm and sat down. Taking a moment to rearrange the console to his liking. "Helm ready, sir." He reported.

"Right then I think we can engage. To the coordinates provided by Intell," Jon said. "Lets see what's out there."

"Coordinates received, plotting a course now." Ren said as his hands danced over the Helm console. "Seems there's a subspace anomaly on this course. Making a slight course correction, Captain."

Amelia sat down in her chair, giving her console a quick glance then reporting "The board shows green Captain, all stations ready for departure."

Jon settled back into his chair. They were onwards to new discoveries and adventures once more.

OFF:

Captain Jonathan Reynolds
CO, USS Andromeda

Lieutenant Ren Kannu
Chief Flight Control, USS Andromeda

Lt. Commander Aidan Datari
Chief Science Officer

Lieutenant Cassandra Higgins-Stevens
Counsellor, USS Andromeda

Commander Amelia Fox
XO, USS Andromeda