SB343 trip

Posted on Thu Apr 17th, 2025 @ 4:18am by Captain Mira Rodale & Lieutenant Betaras K'ner
Edited on on Thu Apr 17th, 2025 @ 6:22pm

1,935 words; about a 10 minute read

Mission: The days of our lives
Location: SB343
Timeline: Present

ON:

{IKS Slivin, Bridge}

They had gotten approval to dock at SB343, but Mira was watching the base with a critical eye. “It looks like It has been under attack.”

Mira frowned as she looked over the Scan of the base. “It all looks good.“ Mostly human and the aliens that were on the base are ones you expected to encounter. A Little too many Ferengi for her liking but she have a little shrug.

The base was known for its medical supplies so Mira figured K’ner would get everything she felt they needed.

K'ner nodded at her, obviously thinking along the same lines...

“All right, we get the medical supplies we need and food. Stay in teams. “Mira’s fingers ran through Vaytoc’s original fur color. She was anxious to get home to her kids.

”You, my friend stay with me this time. We Will regroup on the promenade. And pick a place to eat. We feast, party, and punch someone.” she chucked. "It’s going to be a long haul as we cut through Nausicaan space and get to Starbase 12. I think, perhaps, along with our resupply we should have a little fun in the holodeck before we head to Earth and party with the Vikings.” She laughed.

"I'm leaving two with the ship. Just in case..." K'ner commented. "We'll get the items we need asap and stored, so all we have to do is make our exit with no delays. We'll join you as soon as we can."

"Everyone ready then head out." Mira waved to the exit.


{ Procurement, Deck 17 }

K'ner watched the skid being loaded. They didn't need that much, bulkwise, but the floating skid would take care of itself if any issues cropped up along the way after this last stop.

She watched the clerk key in the transaction, her eyes glancing up as the account number displayed the name. K'ner maintained her 'NO NONSENSE' face, ensuring no questions were asked beyond those necessary to confirm the items they needed. It was more than they truly needed, of course, but she would rather have something and not need it, than need it and not have it. She did have an entire crew's complement to tend to; and the Captain needed more Raktajino already.

Reflexively she noted her dots were in their proper positions, watching for K'ner to exit with the skid. Nod would fall in ahead as K'ner maneuvered the craft from behind. Kotsoo was occupying the flank in case he needed to support from an outer position.

Tapping out an update to Korra and Deena on the ship, K'ner shifted her focus and pushed the skid out ahead of her, wondering if the Captain would wait for the rest of the crew to join her before starting the revelry. She didn't envy Awal his continued guardianship of their wild, yet faithful commanding officer...

{Promenade}

Mira put a leash on Vaytoc. It was amazing how people gave her wide berth when you walked a huge predator around. Men tended not to flirt with you, too. Of course, with Awal by her side, no one would dare flirt, talk to or even look at her anyways. She wore black leggings, soft black leather boots and an over sized bright blue sweater. It felt freeing not to be in a uniform. “You sure you want to spend your free time with me?” She gave a little chuckle at his look.

“I have no trouble with your choice of places to shop.” He waved to the weapons on the table. “And it will save time knowing just where you are at.” Awal told her.

Mira laughed. “Ok fine. let’s get something for Dianna and the kids too.” She had picked out a dozen blades for the crew. She truly felt bad how their shore leave had turned out.

Before they could decide what and where to go next, Vaytoc hissed. That sound always meant danger. She stopped walking to looked around, taking in everything around them. They were still standing in front of a table with sorted blades as she picked another one. “I’ll take this one, as well.” She flipped it around in her hand testing the balance.

“You really shouldn’t be here.” The man speaking was older perhaps mid 50s? He had on simple back clothes.

“Really? And why shouldn’t I be here?” Mira asked with narrowed eyes.

“You didn’t complete your mission.”

Mira frowned. “I am on vacation. I don’t have a mission to complete.” She told him while she put the blade in its sheath.

The older man shook his head. “Enjoy your down time, captain. While you can.”

Mira frowned as he walked away. “Think we should cut our visit short?”

Awal leaned down. “Do you know him?”

Mira shook her head no. “But I think he is going to be troubled.”

Mira tapped her fingers lightly on the counter. She had a small frown on her lips. So, someone had noticed. It was what she wanted to accomplish only she hadn’t expected someone to show up in person and so soon too.

Blinking, she tried to think of what she should do next. “Perhaps I should have punched him in the face?” Mira’s eyes looked up at Awal. “Ok, maybe not.” still she wanted to.

In keeping with her out of control image she was trying to portray. Mira had ordered a few more cases of whiskey. Not that they had drank all of what they had acquired at the last base but no one would know that and it did look like they were drinking a lot! She had about 15 cases of whiskey in the cargo bay. They would be going to Thor and his men. That would probably be used up the first night there.

Her mind started working on a new plan for a moment before she settled back with her original plan.

“Yeah, we eat, and party if it gets into a fight all the better. I can’t have them thinking I got scared and ran away. Let’s drop all of these gifts and the cats off at the ship. Then we’ll meet with the crew for dinner.”

Awol picked up the box of blades. “Might just be better to go.”

Mira nodded. “true, but that would be what a reasonable person would do. I am not supposed to be one and I am supposed to be a little out of control. .” Mira laughed as they walked out and she heard her brother groan.

{IKS Slivin}

Mira’s commbadge went off. So she made her way to the bridge console. There was a message from Chin on the screen.

“Captain, an odd message came in and I think it might be for you. Three words Longspire. Ring. Coming.” He frowned. “Does that mean anything to you?” he asked her curiously.

A small smile appeared on Mira's face. “Kevin!” She was sure of it but she was equally surprised he remembered those details. “He was the Baron of Longspire and we lived in Castle Drury.” It brought back happy memories of a life she lived with him in the Matrix. Mira bit her lip.

What should she do? He couldn’t possibly know where she was at right now. It was probably better to head to earth. “put in the advanced permission to dock at Starbase 12.” Mira told Chin before signing off.

Sitting down in the chair she grinned as her eyes went to the ring on her finger. Was he starting to remember things that happened from their time in the Matrix?

Seeing K’ner, she gave the woman a smile. “Good news and bad news. GOOD! I believe Kevin is now looking for us. Bad news is there is also a man on the base that thought I should be on a mission. A mission he knew all about. So they are getting the message that I am not playing their game.” She just hadn’t planned on a visit. Mira gave a little tired yawn as she put her hand up to cover her mouth. She hadn’t been sleeping well without Kevin. “Any idea of what everyone would like to eat?”

K'ner smiled, ever-so-slightly. She'd expected a nudge sooner or later, and the faction they were dealing with likely had minor operators spread over a large number of key places to pass on info and do dead drops if nothing else. The fact that they didn't do anything, just a message seemed to indicate they weren't yet quite prepared, or maybe were still deciding, just what to do with their wayward Trill.

Mira knew the question was a huge jump in subjects but her brain was working on a few problems right now. Dinner didn’t have to be on her to plan.

Kotsoo leaned over from the console he'd been sitting at. "I've got all the making for two or three entrées for Greek?"

Mira's console beeped again, turning back to it she activated it and smiled at Chin.

“Captain the ship has had its last inspection and the crew recalled from the base. We even found our Assistant Security chief and his family.” Chin laughed “the guy swears he saw woman that reminded him of you on the base he was on.”

Mira chuckled “just reminded him of me? Interesting.“

“Aye Captain and the Engineering chief has given his all clear to take the ship out. Montgomery wants to know do we still meet you at Earth?”

Mira chuckled “that you do. I am hoping to get a few days of play in dirt side before we head back to SB364 or on our next mission.” Mira wasn’t sure what would happen later. She did have some things she needed to deal with on SB364 that really couldn’t wait.

“Aye Captain and I found that information you asked for. Something is really off.” Chin told her.

“Thank you Chin, See you soon” Mira watched as the data feed dropped a large file and she loaded it to her PADD. She would deal with this later tonight.

Mira raised an eyebrow “Greek food? As in gyros and Baklava? I got to say that does sound good. So we order take out and leave? Wouldn’t that look like I was running?”

Korra shook her head no. “you said you wanted to be unpredictable. Starting a fight would be predictable.”

Mira chuckled, “ok get the food and we leave. There is all so a box on the table in the mess hall. Better get to it before all those beautiful blades are spoken for.” She figured Awal had taken the one he had wanted already so the rest was fair game.

It only took a couple of seconds before the mad scramble was on...!!

{Jubilant Embrace}

The ship's computer notified Kevin of the advanced docking request for the Slivin at Starbase 12. It was a bit surprising. He had expected Naussicaan Station to be Mira's next port of call. Likely she had a good reason for skipping that base.

The change actually worked in his favor. The Jubilant Embrace would be able to arrive at Starbase 12 before Mira and the Slivin. Now he needed to figure out how to make contact with Mira without the rest of the Federation knowing.

OFF:

Lt Betaras K'ner
Hazard Team Combat Medic TL-B / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

&

Captain Mira Rodale
CO USS Chuck Norris

and

Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris

 

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