Over Iron Wings

Posted on Fri Feb 28th, 2020 @ 12:49am by Division Admiral Thomas Lasky & Lieutenant Commander Toshnarr & Chief Warrant Officer Ryi "Taffy" Amlari
Edited on on Fri Feb 28th, 2020 @ 12:50am

Mission: Mission 28: Those who Remain
Location: Various Locations - USS Roanoke
Timeline: 0800Hrs - February 23rd, 2391

Lt Commander Tom 'Boomer' Lasky raised an eyebrow as he regarded the list of training scores for the trainee pilots as he found the name he wanted, he then tapped his combadge. "Boomer to Taffy, would you mind stepping into my office for a moment please?"

Meanwhile, the massive Gorn aboard ship was standing next to the comparatively tiny figure named Taffy as he popped a mint into his mouth. "So today I think will be an interesting day... You should get some training in other areas... make them see you're worth it."

Ryi smiled at the hulk of muscle next to her. "I may not have a choice. I've been training real hard and so far nothing."

"Medical might be useful, I get to teach and show you how it works... You sunk all of this time into your training... It will pay off..."

"Oh that's sweet of you." Ryi told Toshnarr. "But I'll worry about another career path only if this one falls through."

Toshnarr regarded her. "I wish you good fortune." he rumbled. "Let me know how it goes."

"I will big guy." Ryi told Toshnarr cheerfully. She left the area and headed towards Boomer's office. As she got closer to his office the more nervous she got. She had trained really hard and so far she hadn't received any positive feedback. As she approached Boomer's door her hand shook as she touched the chime.

"Its Open!" Boomer called from within, he turned to face his expected guest as he gave her a dour look. "Taffy... I've been reviewing flight records and scores from the trainee pilots... and your's came across my desk.." he lifted the PADD that was sitting on his desk along with the little black box that had been sitting atop it. "It falls to me to pronounce your doom.."

Ryi whimpered as she heard Boomer's words. It was what she had feared. She was doing everything she could to keep from crying.

Boomer regarded her as the pretense he had been showing suddenly fell away. "I'm restoring you to operational service and your wings." he handed her the set of wings that he had taken from her. "You're training has been exemplary... Ironhide has stuck in paperwork for you... you must have really made an impression... but considering we've been in dock for almost two months and you've been at it every day for twelve hours a day... seven days a week... I'm promoting you to Master Warrant Officer as well... You're being reassigned to a new Squadron... First Squadron... Third Flight. so Ironhide will be your permanent squadron commander." he smiled at her. "Congratulations Taffy... Wear your wings with pride... you more then earned them."

Taffy was silent as she took it all in. For a moment she held up the wings and silently gazed upon them. Taffy smiled at Boomer "Thank you Sir." she told him. "I won't disappoint you."

"Taffy... of all the members of the trainee squadron, you're the only one who kept going.. the others all took leave time, thinking they will come back later and carry on later." he explained. "In any case... give my regards to Toshnarr. I've noticed that you two seem to get along well..."

"Thank you Sir." Taffy looked a little embarrassed by Boomer's praise and was turning a darker shade of blue. "I can't wait to tell him. He'll be very happy. Well, as happy as a Gorn can get."

"Alright... I see great potential in you Taffy...." he paused. "Do you have any questions before I kick you out?"

"No, no, no. I'm happy!." Taffy told Boomer.

"Alright then... you're dismissed." Boomer responded. "If every pilot was as motivated as you... I'd have the best air wing in the fleet.."

Taffy had a broad smile on her face. "Thank you Sir!" she told Boomer. Taffy then lost all military bearing and gave Boomer a quick peck on the cheek before leaving his office. Outside in the passageway she realized what she had done. She thought about going back in to explain then thought it better to leave alone. Taffy then left to find Toshnarr and tell him the good news.

Boomer blinked as he watched Taffy turn and almost flee his office as he suddenly noticed her femaleness, he smiled as he went back to work, meanwhile Toshnarr was still standing at the viewport, looking out into the interior of spacedock which in his eyes was a poor substitute for the vastness of space.

He turned as he noticed Taffy approaching. "Good news?" he inquired.

Taffy jumped up on Toshnarr and gave him a bear hug. Taffy then let go and was back on the deck. "Great news! I got my wings back!"

Toshnarr was somewhat startled, nobody had ever given him anything other then pleasant conversation and some mild attitude but nobody had ever given him a hug before. "That's wonderful news... all your training and hard work paid off." he commented. "What will you do now.?"

"Now I continue to training and hopefully get to go out on real patrols." Taffy told the Gorn.

"Nice." Toshnarr responded evenly. "You have proven your worth... but don't let it go to your head... you still have much to learn yet... and you will."

"True..." Taffy accepted Toshnarr's words. "I also got a promotion. I say we go out and spend my new found windfall of money on a good time. How does dinner sound?" Taffy asked the Gorn.

"I'd like that." he admitted. "I wonder if someone will start a barfight while you and I are at dinner." he commented as he regarded her.

"With all that alcohol I'm sure someone will start something." Taffy explained. "I'm sure if your there you will finish what they start rather quickly."

Toshnarr almost grinned at her. "Oh yes.. " the Gorn answered. "Its almost a shame you are not a Gorn female." he sighed. "You would have made an excellent Gorn.." he paused. "When is dinner?"

'How about now?" Taffy asked "I am hungry and in a good mood."

Toshnarr regarded her. "Now is good..." as he smiled. "I am hungry..."

"Great! Let's go to the Green Dragon." Taffy started to make her way to the lounge. She then looked over at Toshnarr. "By the way, what do Gorn eat?" Taffy asked. "Are you like lizards and eat like giant grasshoppers?"

Toshnarr was suddenly highly tempted to play with Taffy's mind a little. "Well We have rather specific needs... I prefer large chunks of meat, can be raw but I prefer mine cooked." he explained. "Sixty four ounce steaks is good."

Taffy looked at Toshnarr in awe. "That's a lot of meat!" She looked at his mouth and all those teeth.

"Well no disrespect my dear but I am several times your size and weight... I have to eat more." he responded. "Why do you think I made those jokes about me dining on you before." he regarded her. "I require a massive amount of food.."

"I guess I never really thought about that." Taffy answered. "So, you could eat a whole targh?"

"Not in one sitting Taffy." Toshnarr responded evenly. "In one day... Oh probably.."