The Gamorrean Two-Step - Part One

Posted on Mon Mar 1st, 2021 @ 7:55am by Captain Jordal Hunt & Commander Mikela Reyes MD & Lieutenant Commander Leonardo Frank

Mission: Mission 106: Restitutions and Resolutions
Location: Various Locations - The Heart of the Tiger
Timeline: 0830Hrs - October 18th, 2393

Captain Jordal Hunt slowly blinked his eyes as he regarded the small-framed female before him. "Well, Commander. I got something in today's message update," he commented as he picked up one of the PADD's on his desk before he handed it to her. "Your name was all over it," Hunt added.

Reyes raised an eyebrow as she accepted the PADD, she gave it the once over before she reread it a second time. "Interesting. I'm wanted for the USS Fifth Winter, a Heavy Carrier. As their Exec, no less..." as she paused, holding onto the PADD in her hands. "I had not seriously considered Executive officer as being a posting I was fit for, considering my various issues and concerns."

Hunt regarded her in silence for a moment. "Oh, mind if I ask why?" he regarded her as he spoke.

"Because I have disabilities... I do not consider myself worthy." Rayes answered in the same flat tone she had used throughout the entire meeting.

"You might think that, but I disagree," Hunt answered with a nod of his head. "You have serviced this ship and her crew well and with distinction, these opportunities don't come along very often Mikela," Hunt added. "Do not feel you owe me so much that you must remain here..."

"I know..." Reyes sounded unsure as she paused. "Still... I have greatly enjoyed my assignment here." she paused as she regarded the PADD she held in her hand, she breathed out and then back in. "I accept," she commented softly. "USS Heart of the Tiger is a good ship with a fine crew... She will continue just fine without me." she paused as she regarded her commanding officer as she spoke. "How would I get there?"

"I will inform command in the morning and we will be sent back to Vanguard to drop you off," Hunt explained with a nod of his head. "Admiral Emerson has already approved the quick deployment. So I will need to find a replacement for you." he paused as she smiled. "If I may be so bold sir... I have someone in mind for you."

"You do?" Hunt paused, his surprise was complete and it showed, the look on his face said much on the matter. "Who?"

"Leo Frank..." Reyes answered with a smile. "Why... Because he's bored and he wants a challenge, the solid ride he got when he came here has faded and now he feels he's only bashing buttons on a display panel."

"I'll talk with him and see how he feels on the matter at hand," Hunt answered. He prided himself on trying to be reasonable and fair to everyone around him, it was what had saved his crew and his own patience and tolerance during the marine exercise several months back and dealing with said marine after he had been captured, the man's conduct had been deplorable and the fact he did not care about the two marines who had died also deeply offended Hunt on a very personal level. Yet he and his crew had held it together and had done their jobs to the best of their abilities, they came away from the assignment with their heads held high and much respect from General Donovan Garibaldi.

Reyes slowly smiled. "Aye, sir."

"Alright, thank you Commander." as Hunt rose to his feet, he offered her his right hand, she gently took his hand in her own as she gently took his hand. "It's been a privilege Captain." the small-framed woman commented as she looked up at him, since he was almost a foot taller then she was.

"Likewise Commander. Heart of the Tigers Loss is Fifth Winters gain." Hunt answered. "Do us proud," he added.

"I will Captain," Reyes answered with a light smile.

Hunt lightly tapped his combadge. "Hunt to bridge. Set a course back to Starbase Vanguard and fire up the slipstream drive," he commented with a smile. "Also inform Vanguard we will require resupply so we'll be on the Starbase for a few hours," he explained. "Also... Leo, would you mind stepping in here please?" Hunt asked of his first officer and chief conn officer respectively.

"Aye Captain." came the response from the various people on the bridge. "Hunt out." Hunt tapped his combadge, when the door beeped.

Reyes stood before HUnt as he quickly dismissed her, she turned and departed as Frank walked in, the two nodded to each other before Frank turned to Hunt. "You wished to speak of me."

"Yes, take a seat, Leo... I'm told you want to expand your skillset out of Conn."

"Oh, yes please sir. I mean no disrespect to our pilots but... I almost feel like I'm banging my fists against a bulkhead. I want a challenge."

Hunt raised an eyebrow, he had not been expecting the response he had gotten. "Very well," Hunt answered. "You shall have your wish," he added. "I'm going to move you to Tactical..."

Frank paused. "With respect sir... What of Commander Reyes?"

"She's leaving us, Leo. She's taking over as First Officer of the USS Fifth Winter..." Hunt explained with a somber tone in his voice.

"She was great sir, she'll be missed."

"Yes Leo, yes, she will..." Hunt answered with a soft sigh. "However, we will manage with the crew." as he smiled.