From the Academy, with Love

Posted on Sun Aug 6th, 2023 @ 1:42pm by Captain Paxton Beckett & Captain Michael Intermeezo
Edited on on Sun Aug 6th, 2023 @ 1:44pm

Mission: Getting Ready (Character Development)
Location: Starbase One
Timeline: Present

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{‘Garth’s Bar’ Starbase One}

Paxton took a long sip of the ice cold beer that had been placed on the table by the Bolian waitress a few moments ago and let out a satisfied sigh. The beer was just what he needed right now, and it tasted good. He looked up at the crowd of people that were congregated on the main promenade deck of the gargantuan Starbase One. Every race known to the Federation were likely rushing around this place at the moment. All with places to go, and people to see. He took a gulp of his beer and counted himself lucky that his job with the USS Chuck Norris had now concluded.

“Paxton!” Came a voice from the crowd. “Hey, Paxton!”

The man looked up from his beer to see the approaching figure of an old friend. He got to his feet and paced forward to meet the oncoming man. “Mike Intermeezo!” He smiled broadly, taking the man into his arms and giving him a manly bear-hug. Clearly they had been friends for many years. “How are you?”

The two retreated back to the table where it was relatively quiet. “I’m doing great, thanks for asking.” The man answered. “I finished up at the Academy last weekend and made my way here today.”

Paxton nodded, “Not feeling too rusty are you? I know I’d be a little stiff if I’d been sat in a classroom teaching the command course like you have these last few years.”

“Nope, not rusty at all.” Mike lied, smiling. “I’m just looking forward to getting out there again. In fact, I’d go as far as saying I’m actually itching to get out there again!”

The two men laughed before they moved onto more pressing matters. “The ship and her crew are ready to go.” Paxton reported. “They successfully passed my holodeck test, and they proved themselves to be more than capable. They certainly won’t let you down out in the field.”

“That’s great to hear.” Intermeezo shook his head positively. “How will they take the news that I’m taking over as CO?”

Paxton leaned back in his chair and finished his beer before wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. “I don’t think any of them trust me anymore after my holodeck test. I get the feeling that they all think I effectively deceived them. So having some fresh blood coming in to take over will do them the world of good.” He paused for a moment. “Speaking of which. Wasn’t it your birthday last week?”

Intermeezo nodded, “It sure was. You’ve got a great memory.”

“68?” Paxton asked.

“Close. 72.” The man corrected.

“Jesus…” Paxton snorted, running his hands through his greying hair enviously. “And you don’t look a day over 40.”

“The benefits of having had an El-Aurian mother.” Intermeezo grinned. “Should we get going and get the command codes swapped over to me?”

Paxton agreed, “Yes, quite right. You’ll be setting off in the next day or so. I guess it would be useful if the ship recognised you as her new CO.” The two men got back onto their feet and headed back out into the crowd. “She’s at docking bay 12.”


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Captain Michael Intermeezo
Commanding Officer
USS Chuck Norris

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Captain Paxton Beckett
Former CO
USS Chuck Norris