Fleet Captain Addison MacKenzie - Try the Bar

[Addison MacKenzie]

(( Captain’s Ready Room – Deck 1, USS Artemis-A ))

 

One of the science officers from Amity Outpost found themselves standing in an unexpected place: the Ready Room of the CO of the USS Artemis. The two had crossed paths on a Borg Cube months before and now Samantha Richards felt it necessary to extend her thanks in person.

 

S. Richards: I just wanted to tell you thank you. You were able to keep a level head in the Cube when some of us were clearly unable to. You had a big hand in keeping all of us alive. The way you helped lead us through left a mark on me. Because of you and some of your crew, I’m still here. 

Addison offered a nonchalant shrug.

 

MacKenzie: I’m the captain, that’s my job. Years of decision making – good and bad – help shape how future situations are handled.

S. Richards: Captain or not, you were a pivotal person on that day for me ::grimacing a bit:: As a part of the civilian contingent, I am wrapped up in Starfleet, but I don’t have the same skills as the officers do. I’m not sure how you Starfleeters can handle that kind of pressure all the time. 

MacKenzie leaned back in her chair and raised her arms slightly, her palms facing up.

 

MacKenzie: Well that’s the problem – you have to be able to fall back on your training, because once the adrenaline starts flowing, you can’t afford to fall back entirely on your instinct alone or you’re dead.

Richards nodded in understanding. 

 

S. Richards: Either way, thank you again.

 

 She raised her hands, this time in a posture of conciliatory grace.

MacKenzie: You’re welcome.

With a smile, Sam stood up and offered a handshake to the Captain, who shook in response.

 

S. Richards: I’m sure you will be seeing more of me during my stay. 

MacKenzie: As far as I’m concerned, you’ve proven your skills and you’re welcome any time.

 

Richards gave another friendly smile.

 

S. Richards: ::Pointing to the bottle of wine:: If you need someone to help you drink that, come find me. 

 

Addison smiled and bowed her head slightly to the scientist. As the civilian turned to leave her ready room, she was nearly through the door before she stopped and turned around.

S. Richards: You don’t happen to know where I can find your First Officer do you?

MacKenzie: Well, we’re on shore leave… Try his quarters. (beat) Or the bar. Molly Malone's is a good bet.

 

Addison chuckled to herself as Sam turned and left her office.

 

 

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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