Checking in with the Diplomat

Posted on Sun Jul 25th, 2010 @ 2:22am by Lieutenant Commander Karma Sinclair & Lieutenant JG Nava

639 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Peace, or Something Like It
Location: Diplomatic Offices
Timeline: Shortly after 'Checking in with Medical'

Karma stepped out of sickbay and immediately turned to make his way to the Diplomatic Offices. He was interested in seeing how the offices were set up on a Galaxy-class starship. Several minutes later he paused in the corridor and pressed the chime.

Nava was sitting at her desk going over some briefs that she had received and stood up "Enter" she called out wondering who was visiting her. It wasn't often she had visitors to her office.

Karma stepped into the office and smiled at the Ferengi. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything," he said to her.

"Not at all. Please come in. Would you care for some refreshments. I have just made a fresh pitcher of lemonade. I've found that I enjoy it a great deal." Nava said with a smile "What can I do for you Commander Sinclair?"

"Lemonade sounds good," Karma said as he moved to a chair and sat down. "I just wanted to stop by and see how things are going for you."

Nava poured the Lt Commander a glass of lemonade "They seem to be going okay." She said "I'm still trying to find my footing but I expect that will come with time." She said as she took a seat opposite Karma "I'll get it figured out and I'm sure once we get our new mission orders that I'll find something to do." She chuckled "Right now, I'm caught up on the diplomatic news for the quadrant.

"Anything interesting going on there?" Karma asked. Since his promotion he hadn't had time to check with his contacts and he felt like he was falling behind."

Nava shook her head "No, everything is quiet. Even in the Neutral zone." She said as she took a drink "Which is slightly surprising." She took a drink of lemonade "I have spoke with some of my contacts and they seem to think that there might be something on the horizon but they don't know." She said "What's the word from Command?"

"We're still waiting," Karma admitted. "I would recommend taking a little time for yourself and visit the base while you have a chance. There's no telling when we'll be ordered to leave."

Nava smiled "I have. I find I get strange looks when I go places especially in uniform. I guess it is very odd to see a Ferengi in diplomatic purple." She said with a slight smile "I know that the Captain was somewhat surprised when I walked into her office to report for duty."

Karma looked at her and smiled. "Trying walking around in intelligence greys," he said to her. "You'll get strange looks no matter what species you are. If you want, I could go to the base with you. People may not say as much seeing you with the XO."

Nava smiled "That might be an option. I could always just wear civilian clothes and then no one would know what department I was in." She laughed "I was planning on having dinner on the base tonight, if you'd care to join me." She said taking a drink of the lemonade.

"I would be delighted," Karma said to her. "When and where?"

Nava looked at her schedule "Let's say 1830 hours at the Rib joint on the promenade." She said "I've had a recent desire to try these things called BBQ ribs. I've never had them but they sound fascinatingly delicious." She said "Does that suit your schedule?"

"I believe I can fit you in," Karma said as he stood up. "I'll meet you there. For now though, I'll let you get back to work."

Nava nodded "I'll see you at 1830." She said "Thank you for stopping by."

Karma nodded and walked out of the office.

Off

Ensign Nava
Chief Diplomat
USS Calypso

and

Lt Commander Karma Sinclair
Executive Officer
USS Calypso

 

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