Song of the East - Part One

Posted on Sun Feb 23rd, 2020 @ 7:46pm by Fleet Captain Torilla Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 3: Quantum of Solace
Location: Various Locations - Starbase 400
Timeline: 1300Hrs - July 23rd, 2388

Lt Commander Torilla Yamaguchi was concerned, one could say as much from the look on her face as she read the PADD she held in her hand as she leaned up against the bulkhead, her duffel was at her feet and she had a rifle slung over her back she was expecting trouble. Nearby stood a decidedly uneasy Lieutenant who was delivering bad news. "Stand Easy El Tee... This is not your fault," she said softly.

The Ensign then clearly relaxed. "How recent is this?"

"At least six hours old ma'am."

"Okay... Contact Starfleet Strategic Ops for the Theseus Region and request a status update for all fleet units in this region, also request intell on all the nearby powers as well. friendly and foe... also inquire about the Typhon Pact's recent movements."

"Yessir. Hopefully, it'll be on your desk for when you return." the Lieutenant responded evenly.

"Starfleet might have issues with you asking but I will be off base for a patrol, that should help... if they give you any hassle, contact Admiral T'Lar and get her to deal with it... It might cause the Admiral some headaches but... she doesn't take guff from anyone." Torilla then smiled. "Questions?"

"Nosir. I'll handle it."

"Right. off with you then..." and she handed him back the PADD as she lifted her pack which was half her size yet she seemed to carry it like it weighed almost nothing, she sighed softly as she slung it over her shoulder, her ears then perked up as she heard someone approaching as she turned her head.

Starfleet training automatically kicked in as she came to attention, the woman facing her wore four pips to her two and a half but she recognized the other woman instantly. "Captain." she addressed her formally.

Alex also recognized the woman, "Oh, hello Commander Yamaguchi. Good to see you."

"Thank you, Captain... What can I do for you?" she inquired as this could be formal but then it could not be.

Alex smiled at the woman standing before her. "Are you busy? I thought that maybe we could talk."

"I'm heading towards the USS Kearsage but sure. I have a few minutes, What's on your mind?" she had an idea but she could be wrong, also she did not wish to jump to conclusions.

"Good, I'll walk with you." She started walking, "I just met your daughter. She's very nice. It looks like my son Paul has taken a liking to her."

Torilla smiled despite her black mood, she was a highly experienced combat veteran, it showed in her body language. "Racheal misses her friends on Starbase 45 and USS America. She speaks highly of Paul... I honestly want to meet this man." she said man rather than boy as her daughter was only 12 years old but that meant nothing. "Did she tell you about Beth hitting on him?" Torilla inquired.

"Well, first of all, my son is only fifteen and yes, she told me. I'm not surprised. He is quite handsome but then again, I am biased."

Torilla nodded her head, she expected no less. "I would be the same, Racheal seems to greatly enjoy his company... my husband advised I trust her judgment... even if she is only twelve."

"I wouldn't have known it. She's very mature for her age. I understand that Hallians mature faster. It's very fascinating."

"She also has good emotional and mental control.." Torilla explained with a smile. "Jake and I taught her emotional control from a young age... I'm far more hot-blooded then she is... combat experience has shaken some of my control loose.." she sighed softly. "Hence the rifle." she gently patted the butt of the rifle which jutted up over her shoulder. "My design, based off the existing phaser rifle.. has a larger power cell and more features like beam or pulse," she explained. "I also taught my children how to fight... to defend themselves and others.... it paid off when Beth, my second eldest was sexually assaulted last year... her ex-boyfriend is now serving a jail sentence, she beat him within an inch of his life. "

"Ouch." She smiled, "Well that's good. I know that Paul wants to learn to fight and I'm all for it. I'm sure his dad is turning in his grave about now."

Torilla chuckled softly. "Jake and I work hard at our marriage.. We have three kids and I'm sure you'll meet them all," she commented as another figure approached, this one had the same willowy and athletic build as Torilla but was slightly thicker in appearance, she had the same hairstyle and the same eyes. "I apologize for interrupting." She said to Alex and clearly, this was Torilla's eldest. "I wanted to see you off mom."