Lt. JG Kaito Moore - Breaking Protocols With Pine Cones

[Lieutenant j.g. Kaito Moore]

( Level 3, Command Center, Amity Outpost )

Kaito wasn’t feeling completely sure of himself as he marched through the command deck. A conflicted feeling surged through him with every step. He had to say something, he had to do his duty as a Tactical Officer — not Security, but Tactical. Even if he felt extremely underutilized, and even unappreciated, as if all the work he did — all the hours of studying, training, and preparing for his first assignments — meant nothing… he still had a job to do. Even if it felt like it was for nothing.

Coming to a stop at the XO’s office, he felt if anyone would listen to him, it would be Robin — but at the same time, it was her old department that prompted him to make recommendations in his post-mission tactical assessment. He just hoped it wasn’t too scathing. Kaito reached forward for the door chime. He had informed Robin that he wished to speak with her beforehand, and while the options of an informal meeting were offered, he opted for her office. Kaito wanted to keep a certain separation between official business and their friendship. He would rather Buffalo wings be a joyous time.

Hopper: Response

Kaito walked in, PADD in hand, and perhaps gave a too-formal greeting, but once again kept this — at least at first — business-focused.

Moore: Evening, Commander, thank you for having me.

Hopper: Response

Moore: I’m well, and sorry for being overly formal, but I brought you my post-operation assessment — along with some of my… concerns.

Hopper: Response

He walked over to her desk, putting the PADD down for her. He then took a seat. He was feeling anxious before, but as he looked at Robin, that anxiety disappeared, turning into more assured determination. He was the tactical expert, after all.

Moore: I’ll get straight to the heart of my concerns, as I don’t want to waste your time. When we went to arrest Norsel… we were armed with one phase pistol, fists, and pine cones. Against a force that outnumbered us. If they were armed with something worse than stun batons — such as a firearm — there was a high chance of casualties and/or capture.

He looked right at her, conviction in his voice, as he said the next part. Besides, once it was out, the hard part was over.

Moore: We broke long-established away team protocols, and it’s concerningly a trend that I’ve noticed for a while now.

Hopper: Response

Lieutenant JG Kaito Moore

Tactical Officer

Amity Outpost

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