Re: CH02: S [D02|2130] A Most Furtive Transfer
Reply #25 –
[ Lieutenant Junior Grade Rem Kile | Transporter Room 01 | Deck 05 | Vector 01 | USS Theurgy ] Attn: @Auctor Lucan
Rem thought back to the Paris bombing and to the grim nature of his orders. Do not contact command. The scrambled message instructed him. Do not access Starfleet via channels public or covert. Do not inform command of these orders or report your position. This is considered a deep cover assignment….
A deep cover assignment aboard the most hunted vessel in civilized space. The Betazoid considered the implications before turning his black gaze to his new commanding officer, the Chameloid, Jien Ives. He addressed his next question with a tone of lightness and firm respect.
“Captain,” he asked, “what pronoun do you prefer? Given your nature as a Chameloid, you could be a ‘sir’ or a ‘ma’am’ or even a Horta. I want to show due respect and courtesy in our time serving together.”
He also considered the nature of his specific assignment but it was too sensitive for those unauthorized ears present. He fully expected Lieutenant Madsen to be listening. Humans did not possess telepathy on average but some possessed uncanny awareness of their surroundings and impeccable timing, qualities admired in the Diplomatic Corps. He smiled inwardly as he imagined Enyd giving him a look of gaping offense before she broke into a knowing smile.
You keep me on my toes. The Betazoid peered at Madsen’s mental image before turning his focus back to the matter at hand.
“I would like to meet with you at your convenience, Captain.” It was a bold request, he knew. “I understand there are pressing matters but what I have pertains to the specific nature of my assignment. It is something which I am ordered to divulge only to you. It is also a matter of which only you can assist.” He directed his gaze to the PADD in Jien’s hand.
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OOC: Lt Enyd Madsen cameo used with permission and approved by the writer.