Fleet Captain Addison MacKenzie - Indulgences and Opportunities
Addison MacKenzie
(( Elysium – Deck 6, USS Artemis ))
The trio of command officers sat in the corner of the Elysium, enjoying both the view and one another’s company. The topic of conversation turned to the eventuality of what they would be headed for when they left this moment in pursuit of the next.
Nicholotti: Any idea what command will have you guys doing after this?
MacKenzie shook her head disconcertingly.
MacKenzie: Things have been quiet in the Borderlands… And you know what that means…
Adea: Shit’s about to go down. Pardon my Betazoid.
Nicholotti: Indeed. It's all a matter of just what kind that is important.
It was never a good sign when the powers in the Borderlands seemed to be in check. During her service in the campaign region, just when things started to feel calm was when galactic tensions escalated, or a crisis manifested…
MacKenzie: I suppose we’ll wait to see what the universe throws at us. Personally, I wouldn’t mind a quiet survey mission…
Adea: Like the one some of our staff have gone missing on? ::pause:: They’ll turn up, I’m sure.
That caused both of her eyebrows to follow suit.
Nicholotti: That sounds like a story in and of itself.
Another comfortable silence settled among them.
MacKenzie: What about for the Eagle? Any idea what’s next?
Genkos gave Kali’s shoulders a little squeeze.
Adea: If you can share it, of course.
Genkos gave Kali’s shoulders a little squeeze, and she responded with a shrug.
Nicholotti: I'm afraid it's kind of the same where we are, with the exception of us not knowing the powers in play, or pretty much anything else.
Addison nodded slowly. She knew little about the Eagle’s campaign region, but, as it turned out, neither did the crew of the Eagle.
MacKenzie: Truly uncharted territory…
Adea: Is it me, or is it worse when it’s quiet - makes you wonder what they’re all planning ::he gestured around:: out there.
At this, Kali nodded.
Nicholotti: Or even what's out there.
Addison closed her eyes slightly and offered a shrug.
MacKenzie: Something to be said for quiet survey missions… Not that they ever turn out to be actually quiet…
Nicholotti: Somehow I don't think quiet missions would be better than dealing with whatever is coming down the pipeline. Either way, something is going sideways.
Addison exhaled a slight laugh through her nostrils. That was a galactic understatement after Frontier Day. That day was a stark reminder of the challenges facing Starfleet in the new century.
MacKenzie: ::flatly, with a shared sense of irony:: And we’re once again here to save the day.
Adea: Response
Kali grinned again, her gaze shifting to Genkos
Nicholotti: So, Risa. And without court martials this time. Any...big plans?
Addison looked at Kali insistently.
MacKenzie:
Absolutely not. The most I have on my schedule is welcoming a few new officers.
She wiggled her eyebrows.
Adea: Response?
Nicholotti: Sounds about right. I could do with a beachside dance.
MacKenzie’s gaze shifted back and
forth between Kali and Genkos. That something so beautiful could be forged from
the trials of their shared experiences gave her hope for the new century.
MacKenzie: I’m glad we were able to source a vacation for you out of
this mission.
They both needed time off, and they were both awful at actually taking
the time off. At least, together, they had no excuse not to indulge themselves
and take advantage of the opportunity.
Adea/Nicholotti: Response?
Addison stood, smoothing the front of her dress.
MacKenzie:
I think that Sapphire Wine is finally hitting. I think I’m going to turn in for
the night.
Adea/Nicholotti: Responses
She smiled and hugged Nicholotti.
MacKenzie:
Good to have you back in action again, Commodore.
Nicholotti/Adea: Responses
Addison squeezed Kali’s shoulders once more before giving them a nod and heading for the door.
Tag, and End Scene for MacKenzie!
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Fleet Captain Addison MacKenzie, M.D., Ph.D., FASFS
Commanding Officer
USS Artemis-A
Captains Council Member at Large
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