Flt. Capt. Karrod Niac - Till The Road Circles Back
1 view
Skip to first unread message
Karrod Niac
Jul 30, 2026, 11:15:05 PM (4 days ago) Jul 30
to USS Ronin – StarBase 118 Star Trek PBEM RPG
((Fuzzy Caretaker’s Node, The Reef))
That brought Karrod to the other thing he'd been thinking of since Commander Oswald's unexpected introduction. He stopped fishing around in the crate and turned to face V'Len with a bottle in one hand and a pair of glasses in the other.
Niac: He may be serving as our Chief Science Officer but I cannot have someone with no familiarity with this ship or crew serving as my second officer. I need someone I trust...someone I rely on in that role. Someone who will tell me when I'm about to do something profoundly unwise without hesitation. Tell me Commander...any recommendations?
Kel: Marty Tucker.
He smiled as he placed the glasses on his desk and began filling them with a rich, rippling amber spirit.
Niac: I thought you might say that. I read your report after the Ross-580 incident...you made a good choice there.
Kel: I'd make the same choice again in a heartbeat. ::pause:: Being second officer will be a good experience for him.
He passed a glass over to V'Len and looked at the man who had been with the Ronin since their very earliest mission. As his smile threatened to grow mournful he raised his own glass in salute.
Niac: What shall we drink to then? The adventure?
Kel: Well there was one more thing. ::turning serious:: Sir, I think I'm pregnant. There was this Xyrillian…
Karrod left the drink hanging in the air, his lips curling into a smirk.
Niac: You know I outlawed those bead bowls after that shoreleave incident, Doctor.
Kel: ::laughing:: It was worth a try. ::pausing:: I'm sorry you had to find out about my plans in this rather awkward way. But as ever I do appreciate your support.
Karrod chuckled and rang his glass against V'Len's before taking a healthy drink.
Niac: Of course, V'Len. It's something you'll need to deal with when you're in my position some day. When you work with the best people, you have to expect...to hope...they grow beyond you eventually. I'm excited to see just how far you go.
They shared their drink and a long, quiet moment where neither wanted to say anything. When their glasses were empty and the silence had stretched, V'Len put down his glass and broke the silence.
Kel: If there's nothing else I should get the team together. The science department is overdue for a staff meeting and I can hand over the reins.
Karrod nodded, back to business.
Niac: By all means, Commander Kel. Now I just need to be sure Lt. Kessler didn't throw the unfortunate Commander Oswald in the brig. If he is down there I'll let you know. Good luck V'Len...and thank you.
Karrod smiled as the man took his leave and, in the quiet of his now empty office he found his gaze settling on the two empty glasses sitting side by side on his desk.
[Tags/End for Niac!]
================================
Fleet Captain Karrod Niac
Commanding Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
V239509GT0
That brought Karrod to the other thing he'd been thinking of since Commander Oswald's unexpected introduction. He stopped fishing around in the crate and turned to face V'Len with a bottle in one hand and a pair of glasses in the other.
Niac: He may be serving as our Chief Science Officer but I cannot have someone with no familiarity with this ship or crew serving as my second officer. I need someone I trust...someone I rely on in that role. Someone who will tell me when I'm about to do something profoundly unwise without hesitation. Tell me Commander...any recommendations?
Kel: Marty Tucker.
He smiled as he placed the glasses on his desk and began filling them with a rich, rippling amber spirit.
Niac: I thought you might say that. I read your report after the Ross-580 incident...you made a good choice there.
Kel: I'd make the same choice again in a heartbeat. ::pause:: Being second officer will be a good experience for him.
He passed a glass over to V'Len and looked at the man who had been with the Ronin since their very earliest mission. As his smile threatened to grow mournful he raised his own glass in salute.
Niac: What shall we drink to then? The adventure?
Kel: Well there was one more thing. ::turning serious:: Sir, I think I'm pregnant. There was this Xyrillian…
Karrod left the drink hanging in the air, his lips curling into a smirk.
Niac: You know I outlawed those bead bowls after that shoreleave incident, Doctor.
Kel: ::laughing:: It was worth a try. ::pausing:: I'm sorry you had to find out about my plans in this rather awkward way. But as ever I do appreciate your support.
Karrod chuckled and rang his glass against V'Len's before taking a healthy drink.
Niac: Of course, V'Len. It's something you'll need to deal with when you're in my position some day. When you work with the best people, you have to expect...to hope...they grow beyond you eventually. I'm excited to see just how far you go.
They shared their drink and a long, quiet moment where neither wanted to say anything. When their glasses were empty and the silence had stretched, V'Len put down his glass and broke the silence.
Kel: If there's nothing else I should get the team together. The science department is overdue for a staff meeting and I can hand over the reins.
Karrod nodded, back to business.
Niac: By all means, Commander Kel. Now I just need to be sure Lt. Kessler didn't throw the unfortunate Commander Oswald in the brig. If he is down there I'll let you know. Good luck V'Len...and thank you.
Karrod smiled as the man took his leave and, in the quiet of his now empty office he found his gaze settling on the two empty glasses sitting side by side on his desk.
[Tags/End for Niac!]
================================
Fleet Captain Karrod Niac
Commanding Officer
USS Ronin - NCC-34523
V239509GT0
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages