So you got yourself noticed

Posted on 02 Nov 2014 @ 11:06pm by Commander Allyndra illm Warraquim & Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alexion Wylde

1,106 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Episode 07 - Sojourn
Location: SB84: Deck 113 - Office 134
Timeline: MD06: 0900

ON:

Allyndra yawned as she made her way to a temporary office that she could use. The Base was like all bases, big compared to ships and the Galileo was a small ship amoung the ones in Fleet.

She still had not completely adjusted from her usual shift of gamma to now just being active during an alpha. There was no need for a gamma shift while the crew had been going through quarantine while the ship was being decontaminated. It also meant that she had been nearly bored out of her head not being able to do much more than read. Well, that was over with now, and soon there would be shore leave though she was not sure yet what she was going to do with it.

Soon the crew would disperse to various pursuits like the bits of seed of a Bloodflower plant, drifting in a thousand directions. She hoped them well and fun and she had done that with her department personally but there was one last task left to her. It seems that someone had made a note of Alexion and so it fell to her to bring that notice to bear.

She had sent a communique the evening before requesting without refusal for this meeting at nine in the temporary office. Like all who grew up in the Guild when a task was for a particular time, it meant one arrived before the appointed time. Not too early mind, but just enough so one was ready. She found the office and gave the voice code. The computer recognized and opened the door with a slight swish, much quieter than the sickbay doors she was used to. The office was plain, one small porthole window, a small desk which had seen better days and three chairs with that typical just before being excessed government look to them. Allyndra had a PaDD that she set down on the desk but the small box she palmed in hand.

Allyndra went to the window instead of taking a seat and looked out. Her gaze looking past the hustle and bustle of base to the far stars. She felt lonely again but then it was her lot in life and today was a joy though she had not indicated to Wylde why she had requested the meeting and she waited.

Arriving outside the room, Alexion gave a double check of the number on the PADD. Seemed to be the right place...he pressed the chime.

Allyndra heard the chime and smiled then put her face into neutral features before saying, "Enter." She turned as the door opened and the man was presented. She had hardly even really taken note of looks before but he was definitely handsome in a alien sort of way. Those eyes, Allyndra still had not ever gotten used to the simple eyes of most species, but for those with them his were probably the nicest.

Alexion moved in, taking a moment to glance around the office, but it was as bland as the rest of the temporary rooms they had been given. Still, Laeon was happy. His son was off exploring the base, looking for anything and everything to do that he hadn't been able to on the ship. He trusted him, he'd call if there was a problem, he wouldn't coddle him. He'd just kill anyone who caused him trouble, quite simple. "You needed to see me, Doctor?" he asked with a slight frown, unsure what business would need to be attended to now.

"Yes, I do. I know just got here, and hardly a breath and just before shore leave and all but it seems your performance has gotten you noticed." Allyndra moved toward the desk and waved a hand at one of the shabby chairs. "Please have a seat."

She moved around to the other side of the desk and took the other and picked the PaDD up. "Staff Warrant Officer Alexion Wylde, currently assigned to the USS Galileo as a medical officer, after showing exemplary leadership and professionalism is hereby promoted to Master Warrant Officer with all rights and privileges thereof." Allyndra stood and moved around the table, taking the box and opening it. The extra chevrons she quickly attached to his current rank and then, though it was not exactly professional gave him a hug. "Congratulations," she said and then went back to the other side of the desk. "I have something else..." she said as she picked up the PaDD and handed it over, "A few hundred credits to go celebrate with."

Alexion watched her with genuine surprise for a long moment. It had been a tough mission all round, in many different ways. Things had felt fractured at one point...hell, even recently there were medical staff members who barely said five words in response to him after what had happened. It wasn't a big deal, he'd had a long life so far, with many more real problems along the way compared to this friction. But it was on that backdrop that Alexion received the news, so it was more than a little unexpected. A smile came to him as he met her eyes, nodding with gratitude. "Do the credits come with the job?" he asked, but with a teasing tone, a smile on his lips.

Allyndra laughed. "While there is a basic increase in pay, the other is a personal present from myself to you. I don't think I take enough time to say thank you to everyone for their hard work and when a joy like this comes along then it reminds me that such a thank you is much overdue. So, now go on celebrate and with my congratulations and much heartsfelt thank you for both your new rank and my own gratitude for a job well done." Allyndra stood and came around the desk and gave him a hug. It seemed more appropriate than just a slight shake of the hand.

He gave her a squeeze in return, grinning with both what she'd said and the gesture. "I feel like a thief," he chuckled gently, watching her with shining eyes, not often a person to smile and be easy, but it came naturally for the moment. "But thank you. We shall have to make sure I get you a drink with it during the leave."

"That would be perfect, but for now," Allyndra pulled back, "go celebrate, but not too hard least that extra chevron disappear." She winked.


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MWO Alexion Wylde
Doctor
USS Galileo
[PNPC Blake]

LtCmdr Allyndra illm Warraquim
Chief Medical Officer
USS Galileo

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