Cracks In the Mirror (Part II)

Posted on Fri Aug 4th, 2023 @ 3:02pm by Commodore Samantha York & Lieutenant Commander Damion Wolfe & Lieutenant Bela Swain & Lieutenant Rembrandt 'Remy' Batiste & Ensign Tallas Shirol & Logan
Edited on on Fri Aug 4th, 2023 @ 3:14pm

1,121 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Broken Mirror
Location: Briefing Room

[PREVIOUSLY]

"He does need to relax." Tallas said softly aloud before taking a sip of her beverage from the protruding straw.

"Everyone else see's it but him, Miss Shirol." Remy replied, looking up to her with a slight smile. "For all our sakes, I hope he realizes it soon."

[CONTINUED]

Tallas nodded before beginning to walk away. She turned around and smiled. "And, for the record, I like your circus." Before turning back around and picking up the pace to catch up to Damion.

"We're not a circus." Logan groaned slightly under his breath.

"Well... We do have a monkey, Logan." Remy look up at his friend, and assistant, with a smile before walking off towards the direction of the Briefing Room

-----[Briefing Room]-----

Damion entered the room and nodded his head to Sam, and the others, before walking over to the replicator to get himself a mug of coffee.

Tallas soon followed, taking a sip from his straw, before waving at those gathered. Giving a cheery. "Hi." before headed to seat by Damion.

The Risian wandered over to Damion and as he was awaiting his coffee, she gave him a hug. With Tallas following, she switched partners and hugged Tallas, too. "So good to see you both," she told them.

Damion raised a brow as he was embraced. Looking over to Bela oddly before letting out a big of a sigh. "Not while I am getting coffee, Swain."

As Tallas was hugged she raised a brow, caught off guard. "Oh... Hello?!" She raised a brow as her antennae shifted before she let out a giggle, hugging her back.

Remy and Logan soon followed. The large Caitian overshadowing the small Chief of Intel as they entered the room. Remy gave everyone a nod before walking over to a seat, away from Damion, with Logan in toe. As the Intel Chief sat down the large Caitian stood behind him placing his hands behind his back as if standing sentry for his friend and department head.

Caitians were always interesting creatures to Bela. So cat-like, and yet.... She reached over towards Logan and gave him a hug, then did the same for Remy.

Logan stood there, being embrace by the small woman, before politely placing his hand at her upper back and patting it gently. He gave a slight smile before whispering softly. "Thank you. Much appreciated."

"But of course, Logan," Bela replied beaming at him. "All that is mine is yours."

"Okay..." He replied, a bit taken aback by her comment. "I can't say if I will ever take you up on that offer, but I'll keep it in mind." Logan smiled back.

As Bela put her arms around the small Intel Chief his eyes widened as confusion set it. "What the hell?!?!" His head shot back and forth before finally landing his eyes on Bela. He quickly shook her off and got off his chair. "What is wrong with you?! Don't ever invade my personal space like that. Not without my permission! Lieutenant... I...."

Logan placed his hand on Remy's shoulder. "She didn't mean anything by it, Remy. She was being nice."

"It is conduct unbecoming an officer." Remy huffed before looking up to Logan before turning to look at Bela. "What?! Did you think it would be nice to hug a dwarf. Are you expecting me to do a trick next?!!"

"Remy!" Logan shouted slightly, moving closer to him and lowering his voice again. "I am sure she didn't mean it that way. She's Risian and friendly. It's her way. She meant no offense by it... right, Lieutenant?" He said as he looked over to Bela.

"No harm is ever meant by a Risian," Bela confirmed, apparently unphased by Remy's reaction. "Whatever is mine is yours," she informed them both. "If I can be of any service, I am here for you and any of the crew. I would be happy to assist you in whatever way that I can."

Remy looked at her sternly, pointing to her as if he was prepared to scream back something, but he looked to Logan and let out a deep sigh. After a few seconds he replied. "Please... don't invade my space again without permission or warning. I'm a Dwarf. I value my personal space. Alright... Lieutenant Hugs-A-Lot?"

Sam was instantly aware of the tension the group brought into the room--and the dominant surface thoughts. Yes, Damion could definitely use a break, but Remy needed to stop pushing. She sighed. Remy probably needed a break, too. She'd have a word with Bela about it, later.

She looked at the group again. "No Jayna?" The other assistant was not with them today.

"Yes, Mister Logan." Remy said as he turned his chair slightly so he could look at his tall friend. "Do tell us... where is Lieutenant Mira?"

Logan looked at Remy, narrowing his eyes, before turning to the Commodore. He paused slightly before finally speaking in his deep voice. "Some last minute information came through. She wanted to look it over before appearing. In the event it was mission related and required authentication."

"Well..." Remy said, his eyes lingering on the Caitian a bit longer, before turning his chair back around. "There you go. No other reason other for her lack of absence."

The Caitian let out a groan before speaking. "What Remy is referring to is that Jayna spent the night in my quarters last night. When he called me to inform me of the briefing she was there." Logan crossed his arms over his chest and looked down at Remy. "We talked and enjoyed each other’s company. Nothing more."

"Enjoyed each other’s company he says." Remy replied with a slight smirk.

"And that's exactly what happened. We have nothing to hide." Logan replied firmly, letting out a slight growl before adding. "If something, of what you are thinking, happened then it would remain private. As it should and I would expect you to remember that. Not just as my boss, but more as my friend."

Remy nodded his head before replying. "And so it will, Mister Logan."

"You may have nothing to hide, but I doubt Lieutenant Mira will appreciate you bringing up your personal life in a briefing," Sam replied. "Unless they are relevant to the discussion." She looked pointedly at both Remy and Logan to let them know the behavior would not be tolerated again.

(To be continued...)

Ensign Tallas Shirol
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer

Lieutenant Rembrandt Batiste
Chief Intelligence Officer

Logan
Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer

Lieutenant Commander Damion Wolfe
Chief Security/Tactical Officer

Lieutenant Bela Swain
Chief Counselor

Commodore Samantha York
Commanding Officer

 

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