So Gregor, how did you spend your shore leave?

Posted on Sunday 1 January 2023 @ 22:32 by Captain Melody Jones

Mission: Revelations
Location: Tempoarty Office, Deep Space 21
Timeline: MD20 1500
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"Lieutenant Morgan, could you join me in my office please? Room 113-A, Habitat ring level 21 section Baker?"

Gregor tapped his combadge. =^= Acknowlegeded Captain. I will be there in about five minutes. =^=

Melody prepared a fresh pot of coffee and sat on the sofa, reviewing the notes on her PADD. When the door chime sounded, she called out "Come in. Ahhh, Lieutenant, please have a seat. Did you have a good shore leave?"

" I guess you could say that. " He said with a smile, as he placed a PaDD on the desk and slid it towards her. " It's a request for bringing a civilian aboard the ship and adding her to the dependent list. And my honeymoon went quite well, thank you. "

"Ah, congratulations Lieutenant. There have been quite a few marriages in the sector recently. I assume you'll be putting in a request for some bigger quarters?" She took a sip of her coffee. "I'm sure we'll be able to find some larger quarters for you and your new bride."

"Thank you Captain, My wife Avelina and her sister own and run the Whimsy tea shops at Starbase 308 and DS 21. They sell Teas, Coffee, pastries and hand crafted gifts, If you haven't tried them you should Captain. The Coffee they serve is ground from real coffee beans. I'd say you would enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee or a fine tea."

"Returning to our latest mission, I've already spoken with our strat ops officer and there's been very little chatter regarding the Omega incident but still, security is of the highest importance at the moment. During the refit, I also believe the weapons array and shield grid have been overhauled. I'm sure we will find some asteroids to blow up while testing the new weapons."

Gregor nodded as he listened to Melody. " I'm glad to see that Security and Intelligence were able to keep a lid on the Omega incident. The report that was filed states that we were damaged by a random quantum filament and that I assume you'll want to be our cover story? " Gregor asked. He perked up as the captain spoke of the overhaul to the shields and weapons systems. " Now when say that we've received an overhaul I am assuming that you mean that we've upgraded from the federation phaser mark eleven's to the mark twelve's? The twelve's are fifteen percent more accurate and has a one point five second faster target acquisition over the eleven's. Did we receive anything else? Say maybe a new batch of the upgraded quantum torpedos? Or perhaps the new gatling phaser? " Gregor asked.

Melody nodded. Yes, that's the cover story Starfellet has been running." She handed him a PADD. "Here is a full breakdown of our new weapons systems for you to have a look over. If you'd like to draw up a testing schedule, I'll make sure we can find you some rocks to blow up." Melody paused, then added, concerned Has there been any word on the Andromeda? I understand she's not been heard from in several days."

Gregor looked up from the PaDD with the weapons systems upgrades on it with a concerned look on his face. " No Captain I haven't heard anything about the Andromeda in the past several days. Has Starfleet sent us any orders about searching for her as of yet? " He asked. " Do we have any idea of what type of assignment she was working on and if so, could it have gotten the attention of a rival power or crime family that may have wanted the research for their own use or profit? " Gregor's demeanour kicked into full security mode as he began gathering information. " Best case scenario, She's having communication problems or engine problems and is trying to repair the problem. Worst case scenario is she has either been destroyed or captured. I'll finish getting my wife's gear stowed in my quarters and begin an investigation into the Andromeda's disappearance."

"You might want to speak with our strategic operations officer. When I spoke to him earlier today he'd heard intelligence that might suggest the Andromeda had been caught in a subspace disturbance and might even be in the Mirro universe. I was wondering if you'd heard anything to corroborate this."

Gregor shook his head no. "I'm sorry Captain I have not heard any such thing until now. But I can assure you that as soon as I'm done speaking with you that I shall be speaking with our strategic operation officer and gather what information I may need to aid me in the investigation."

Melody nodded thoughtfully "Very good Lieutenant. With the work now completed on the Merlin, you can be getting your security teams back on board. If all goes well, we should be departing drydock at 0900 the day after tomorrow. Gives me a chance to try some of that freshly ground coffee." she added with a smile. "Is there anything else you wish to discuss?"

Gregor shook his head. "No not at this time Captain. I will have all security personnel aboard ship by 0700 the day after tomorrow. And if you're going to stop by the Whimsy Tea shop, They do sell bags of fresh coffee beans in half or full kilo bags. I'll be picking up several bags for the next mission myself. With your permission Captain, I'll get my wife's gear stowed and get to work on the information that you've given me."

Melody smiled. "By all means, Lieutenant. We're scheduled to depart at 0900 that day so let me know once everybody is stowed away. Dismissed."


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●●●● Captain Melody Jones
Commanding Officer
USS Merlin


○● Lieutenant JG Gregor Morgan
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Merlin