LtCmdr. Talos Dakora - Never Liked Parades

[Travis]

((Captain’s Ready Room - Deck 01 - USS Artemis-A))

Talos was parked on the small Sofa instead of his usual spot in front of Addison’s desk as they brought each other up to speed. MacKenzie had filled him in on the details of Lieutenant Jovenan’s ill-fated trip to Bajor and in turn, he’d read her in on the latest action ship-side. Fortunately, there wasn’t much to report while she’d been gone and what few repair and upgrade projects the Artemis had ongoing were on track for completion by their anticipated shove-off date.

All things considered, things were going relatively smoothly. Which for some reason felt wrong.

Dakora: Sounds like it was touch-and-go there for a bit. Glad to hear Chevalier is on the mend. ::He frowned and shook his head.:: The kid must’ve been a real bastard in a past life because his luck is awful. Stepping on a land mine on training op…

He trailed off.

MacKenzie: Response

Letting out a single mirthless chuckle, Talos settled back into the sofa a bit.

Dakora: Any idea where we’re headed after leave? Back to the Borderlands, I’d imagine?

He met her gaze from across the room, eager to hear of their next move.

MacKenzie: Response

His eyes eyebrows raised as he heard the news. The Artemis being recalled to Sector 001 for a glorified space parade had not been on his shortlist of possible next missions.

Dakora: You’ve got to be kidding me. ::He leaned forward, rubbing his chin pensively.:: Don’t suppose there is any way we can get out of it? 

MacKenzie: Response

TAG/TBC

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LtCmdr. Talos Dakora
First Officer
USS Artemis-A
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