Getting into the Groove

Posted on Sat Mar 7th, 2020 @ 3:15am by Post Captain Keyan Fardreamer

Mission: Mission 72: T'Would Ring the Bells of Heaven
Location: Starfleet Base - Delta IV's Second Moon
Timeline: 1600Hrs - March 24th, 2392

Lieutenant Keyan Fardreamer who up until last year was known by the name 'Camshaft' to most was just finishing his coursework for this semester before being assigned back to the fleet.

He walked up to the gate for the starfleet base, the place was treated like any military base with the usual, guards and passive sensors at the gates, with sensors going down the road to spot incoming threats and issues before they get to the gate here.

The security here was as tight as it was anywhere else as he nodded to the guy at the gate before he pulled out his identification card. "Lieutenant Fardreamer."

"Welcome back Lieutenant. Did your classes go alright?"

"My last class was today.." Fardreamer responded with a smile as the guard let him onto the base as a member of the police came out of the small building to escort him through the 'system' as the locals called it, it involved a blood screening and a retinal test. All of which Keyan submitted to on a regular basis.

Today however was a rather unusual day. "El Tee. there is someone here to see you."

"Oh?" Fardreamer responded evenly. "Well. I didn't do it." he joked except the security guard wasn't laughing. "He's right this way."

"Lead on then. I'd best go see what I am wanted for."

Fardreamer noted he was being led to an interrogation cell as his mind began to wonder, the door opened before him and he was ushered inside. Inside was a science officer wearing science navy blue. "All Lieutenant, you are a hard one to find."

"Well... Considering we're in an interrogation room. I wonder if this is for comic effect Captain or is there something going on about that I need to know...."

"Yes, they should add something to these rooms... They are somewhat boring and dull... But I asked to see you right away as I have a job offer... This room was the only thing that had available."

"Ahh. Lovely.." Fardreamer sighed. "Sounds like Benson's sense of humor needs an enima."

"Yes.. I think he needs to be reassigned from Delta Four but... That's me and .. you didn't hear me say that?"

"Say what..I'm sorry.. I seem to have developed a hearing problem." Fardreamer smiled.

"Good answer." The Captain smiled. "Alright. In any event.. I see your classwork and coursework is all completed. Excellent.. I'm Captain William Tohm and I handle the posting of Commanding Officer of Science for IFO and... A slot has opened on the Roanoke... I believe you are familiar with that ship.."

"She was my previous assignment." Fardreamer responded. "I know her well."

"I assume the ship has bad memories for you..?. If it does then I can find you another assignment elsewhere... Your grades are excellent.. and you would make a good science officer, you'll be Chief on your own ship within a year, easily if you keep going at this pace...." Tohm paused. "Tell me one thing?"

"Whats that?" Fardreamer inquired

"Why on Deneva, did you ever become a pilot, it would seem to me to be a waste of your skills.." Tohm inquired of Camshaft.

"I don't honestly know myself Captain... I have had many days where I have questioned my own choice to become a pilot.. It was a misery of an assignment but now ... I can feel like I can do something worth doing, make a difference somewhere."

Tohm was quietly impressed with this young man's drive. "Okay. I'm good with that.."

"No.. I will go back to the Roanoke... I have demons I need to slay and I will serve there."

"You are sure?" Tohm sounded like he didn't quite believe him, which was somewhat expected. "There are other ships in-"

Fardreamer simply raised a hand to stop the Captain. "I am certain sir. That is my choice.."

Tohm paused before he smiled, he nodded his head, indicating the subject was closed. "Very well Lieutenant, When can you be ready to depart?"

"In two hours, just need to finish packing.."

"Very well... There is a ship leaving in four hours." Tohm handed Fardreamer a PADD. "This is all the details of your assignment, You'll be taking over as assistant Chief for Lieutenant Commander Nuala Takabe."

"Very well Captain. Thank you.... is that all?"

"Yes Lieutenant. Thank you for being so prompt." as the room men rose to their feet, before they shook hands. "Good Luck.."

"Thank you sir... same to you." and with that Fardreamer turned and departed first, the Captain followed him out the door two minutes later.