Part 2: Poker Face

Posted on 27 Dec 2016 @ 3:36am by Ambassador Soral Varro

702 words; about a 4 minute read

Location: Romulan colony on Minos Tureth Moon colony 1
aka New Romulus

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Previously....

He looked up at her, pale an sweating. "You drank the scarab swill didn't you."

he tried to speak but suddenly his eyes went wide and he rolled off the chair.

Seleya reacted quickly grabbing a garbage bin which only had paper and emptying it on the floor. She held the bucket under Varro's mouth and turned away as he brought up his breakfast, lunch, and last nights dinner." She rubbed his back gently in an attempt to sooth him. Damned idiot that he was. She couldn't believe he drank that scarab crap. It always made him sick for days!

And now the continuation....

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When nothing was left to bring up Soral leaned against the wall panting. His eyes traveled to Seleya’s and despite her being ticked off he saw sadness in them. “Are you okay?”

She cleared her throat. “Yeah. Anyway while you were having your little discussion with Letek I was sorting your mail. You’ve been reassigned. They gave you a week to pack.”

Soral closed his eyes. “It is the nature of our jobs. Where are we going?”

The question was met with silence. He raised an eyebrow at her. “Where are we going?” He tried again, his tone indicating that he expected an answer. The nausea was coming back. If she was silent then something was up.

“You are going to Starbase 234. There you have been assigned to the USS Galileo. It’s due there shortly. They are investigating something but they will pick you up there.”

His eyes narrowed. “Me. You…You’re not going with me?”

She sighed. “The orders were for you, not me.” Abruptly she stood. “Seems like you’re okay. I’m going to go and send out notices to the Ambassadors about your reassignment and update your rolodex. There is much to do before you leave.”

Her voice was calm and cool but he knew her. Seleya was always one to show her emotions. She only used her Vulcan side when she was upset beyond belief, unlike him; he always used his Vulcan arrogance…except with her. He sighed but before he could comment she was gone.

Feeling angry Soral dragged his behind to the chair and hit the com button. Within minutes he was staring at the withered face of Vice Admiral Gelbin. An annoying Bolian who looked somewhat irritated. “Varro. What is it you want? I’m busy.”

“I’m calling to see why T’elis wasn’t transferred to the Galileo with me,” Varro said.

The conversation with Gelbin took an hour but Varro didn’t lose his cool. He now sat back looking at the Admiral’s reddening face.

Geblin glared at him. “Varro.” He said knowing better then to call Varro’s bluff.

“Yes Admiral?”

“You’re a duche!” He shut the screen off.

Varro sat back and chuckled. He straightened his desk and then headed to Seleya’s office. She was busy typing away. “Pack your bags. You’re going with me.”

Seleya’s eyes opened wide. “What…I..”

“I spoke with Geblin and everything is set. You’re my assistant, you are my guard, but when the ship needs you, you will fall under the CSecO and you will be getting a petty officer rank honorary. Admiral is taking care of it.”

Seleya stood. “You…You did that for me?”

Varro waved his hand. “You know me, you know my moods and I will not waist time training someone else.”

Seleya’s mouth fell open. "You...You're a...a... duche!" She turned and walked out.

Varro stared after her. "Remember you still have to pick up my dog and cat from the vet!" He called after her feeling puzzled. She should have been more grateful. He'd just gotten her assigned with him. She had obviously wanted to go and he wasn't willing to spend time training someone else so why was she upset?

To be continued…

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Ambassador Soral Varro
Chief Diplomat
Soon to be of USS Galileo

&

Kathyria Seleya T’elis
Executive Assistant & Bodyguard for Varro
(PNPC - Ambassador Varro)

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