Station Post: " A Horse Shoe of Luck

Posted on Mon Jun 9th, 2025 @ 2:25pm by 2nd Lieutenant John Dallas & Captain Shauna Vehn & Lieutenant Isabelle Veran-Dallas & Ensign Sovan

Mission: THE KINGDOMS COME AND GO
Location: Planetoid Z
Timeline: Concurrent

On

Today was the day John Dallas was to go to planetoid Z and ride Tempest. As he prepared John kissed his wife Isabella.

" Hey you should come with me?"

“You know I don’t get along very well with horses” Isabelle offered a smile. “They’re too free spirited for my senses to cope with, that doesn’t mean I couldn’t bring a picnic along and wait for you though?”

" I would love that. Maybe ask Captain Callaghan to join you? She has been pinned up for day." John replied.

“Sure” Isabelle smiled. “She needs a break from the station, it'll do her good.”


< Operations >

Sureth studied over some new data that had just come in. But on his agenda was the discussion of promotions for several of the crew. Ensign Sovan and Lieutenant junior grade Isabella Veran-Dallas were on the list. Tapping his comms badge Sureth called Captain Shauna Vehn.

" Sureth to Shauna. I am in need of a favor."

Shauna was only too glad to be asked for a favour. “What can I do for you Sir?”

" Isabella is past due for an evaluation and promotion. As her father it would be nepitistic for me to give her a promotion. Would you mind evaluating her? If you are ready?" Sureth asked.

Shauna smiled even though Sureth couldn’t see it. “By all means Sir, I’d be more than happy to see Isabelle get the promotion she’s due.”

" Thank you Number One." Sureth smiled as he was glad to see his first officer resuming her new life.

“Isabelle has been a huge help in assisting me in coping with this change.” Shauna smiled. “She’s a wonderful counsellor.”

" I know but as her father and commanding officer I can't say that." Sureth replied.

“Of course you can’t, it wouldn’t look right.” Shauna smiled. “Don’t worry Sir.”


< Dallas Quarters >

Ensign Sovan knocked on the door and awaited for John to answer.

" Hey Counselor we are just about to leave for planetoid Z." John greeted.

" I am aware. I will be unable to attend as I have another appointment. Would you consider rescheduling?" Sovan asked.

" Hell to the no. We have already planned our day." replied John.

" We? Who else is going?"

" My wife and kids. Why?"

" Isabella is not your therapist John. It would be better for me to attend at another time. " Sovan insisted.

" Dude I am trying to be nice here but you are not understanding my replies. This is a family outing not a ...damn session. " John replied , his voice raised.

Sovan nodded and then exited the room. John recomposed and turned around as well.

" Is everybody ready to go?" John called out .

Isabelle gave her husband a worried look. “It’s not like you to be so curt, I know Sovan didn’t quite get what you were saying but…” she paused. “Don’t worry I’ll sort it later.”

John inwardly fumed at her rebuke but said nothing as his passion for riding the horse out weighed his anger.

" I know one thing when we get there we are eating first. I am famished." John replied.

Sovan went on to his appointment but he did send a message to Isabella that he had hoped to postpone Johns trip without him.

“I suggest you speak with Sovan when we come back Imzadi” Isabelle offered.

" He will be okay. I am feeling better already my love." John replied.

But before they could leave a familiar voice called out as Commodore Sureth summoned Isabella to a meeting.

To be continued

OFF

2Lt John Dallas

Ens Sovan

Lt Isabella Veran-Dallas








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