Post Number: 123 *Newcomer*

Posted on Wed Oct 23rd, 2024 @ 4:19pm by Captain Marius Pontmercy & Admiral Michael Tabolt
Edited on on Wed Oct 23rd, 2024 @ 9:25pm

392 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Obsidian

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Marius heard the chime to his ready room ring, and he sat back.

"Enter," he called. When the doors opened and revealed Michael Tabolt, Marius smiled. Standing, he offered his hand as the older man crossed the distance to stand in front of him. Shaking Marius' hand, Michael said,

"Hello old friend."

"Have a seat," Pontmercy offered. "I knew that Olvera and Bradley were coming, but they forgot to mention that you would be as well."

"It was a last minute assignment," Michael admitted, "but an important one. I see that you have done quick work in restoring the station. I know we didn't give it to you in the best condition." Marius laughed humorlessly.

"That is an understatement. But she still has a lot of life in her, even more now that the promenade is open. It was a rough beginning, but we made it work."

"And the Arcadia?"

"On an assignment, hopefully I will be hearing some good news soon," Marius said. "So tell me, how long is your posting?"

"Right now it is open-ended. I decided that I would take up residence here for the time being, offer what help I can, and get my own work done." Marius looked up at that.

"What do you-"

"Don't worry," Michael said with a laugh. "Nothing that will interfere with what you have going on here. It is my own assignments." Marius rolled his eyes.

"You know good and well you can't keep yourself out of the action," he said.

"Not these days," Michael admitted. "I'm too old and too tired for that crap. Now I just tell people what to do."

Those people are not the crew of the Obsidian Station," Marius countered.

"No no, we all agree. It is yours to do what needs to be done. We are here for support only." Marius nodded, satisfied.

"I appreciate that, truly. Listen, I know you just arrived, but why don't we get a drink in a few hours, and really catch up?"

"I would like that. Let me know when you are free, and I will meet you."

"Sounds good, Admiral." Michael laughed, and stood. With a smile and a wave, he left Marius to his work.

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Admiral Michael A. Tabolt
Director of Fleet Operations
Quicksilver Fleet

Captain Marius G. Pontmercy
Commanding Officer
Starbase Obsidian Station / USS Arcadia

 

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