"Thank you Captain." replies the ship's computer, "I do my best!"bruce.desertrat wrote:Been swamped at work lately, and somehow missed this entire thread
As they transition to Jump Pedro is as surprised as the rest how smoothly it goes. "Simtale! Connie you are one sweet sweet ship; that's as smooth as I've ever felt." He grins at Carlos and leans back in the chair. "Think I'm going to just sit here and enjoy this for a while, I'll come down for a bite and a beer later."
Before the bridge crew stand down to the night watch Sigrun reports to Pedro and Carlos “I made some enquiries before we left orbit. I called the only people I know on Regina and asked them about their area of expertise”.
She smiles, pleased with herself “The information from my Embassy is that riddari … ah … knight …Herr Baltus was or is an Imperial diplomatic security operative based on Regina. He's now with Ling. Such people are dedicated professionals but he is not an Imperial Marine - so not as dangerous as me” she smiles and her teeth show.
On the way to the crew commons Pedro meets Edwardo coming up from the Cargo Hold and asks his question about bunking with anyone.Pedro nods. "That actually makes me feel more serene about his presence. He might even be who he says he is, and a Diplo security guy is expected to be invisible and subtle muscle. I hope he's a just-in-case assignment rather than a 'expecting trouble' one"
He sits a while in the darkened bridge, listening to the quiet noises of the "Connie" , makes his jump start entries in the captains log, then heads down gets his bite and a beer and falls into bed.
Am I bunking with anyone?
Edwardo shakes his head, "Nope, but I am. Zaki gave my stateroom to this new crew member, Emily. I'm bunking with Chandra...I think she said."
As the pair enter the Commons they see Emily fixing herself a cup of kaff. Sigrun and John Lee are seated at the table both sipping from mugs.
Chandra is coming up from Engineering just behind Pedro and Edwardo. He's yet to meet the new Assistant Engineer, Emily, and he's eager to do so.
Zaki and Carlos are conspicuous by their absence.