I have to go.

Posted on Fri Oct 9th, 2026 @ 9:44am by Lieutenant Commander Isabelle Veran-Dallas & 2nd Lieutenant John Dallas

Mission: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 09/26
Location: Dallas Quarters

With the situation requiring the Cascade, Isabelle had quickly popped off ship to see her husband and children. As much as she could take her family with she wasn’t sure what dangers they’d be walking into.

Entering their quarters she wasn’t sure if John would be home or out somewhere on the station with their children. “John?”

John had been hard at it on the terminal while watching the kiddos play in the floor. Looking up from the screen he smiled.

" What's up butter cup?"

Isabelle couldn’t help but smile at the nickname John had for her. “I’m sorry I have to go off station again, the Cascade is being sent out. I would ask you to go with me, but I want you and the kids safe here for now.” She paused. “We don’t know what we’re facing and I can’t risk our children under those circumstances.”

John sulked outwardly and then exhaled.

" Now I know how you felt when I left all those times. I love you Isabella dont try to be a hero let Wallace do his own stunts." John replied.

“Don’t worry, I won’t be getting myself into trouble I have all of you to come home to.” Isabelle smiled. “I will be bringing you all onboard soon, that way if I’m off station I won’t have to leave you behind. The crew were kind enough to sort a crib and beds and everything.”

" Keep that talk up and you'll need another crib." John flirted.

Isabelle grinned. “Keep that up and I just might take you up on that as some point.”

" Where are you heading now?" John then asked.

“The Neberite corridor, the USS Roswell has missed check in again and we’re the closest available ship.” Isabelle added.

" That sounds dangerous. Where is the Neberite Corridor?" John replied as his anxiety rose.

“It’s a corridor of space somewhere between the Gorn, Kzinti, Lyran, Hydran and Klingons, it’s a disputed area but it’s been pretty quiet of late. It’s a complete mystery as to what is going on.”

" I am not familiar but it sounds dangerous. I have something you might need." John said getting a box out of his chest. " This is a switch blade knife used for close combat."

Isabelle was more than a little surprised. “You want me to take this? I’m not sure if I could use that..” she paused. “I guess if it comes down to life and death.” She nodded.

" Drop the empathy and save your life. These damn aliens don't think like we do. Life does not mean the same.?" John replied with anxiety.

Isabelle hugged her husband, he was her life and soul as were her children. “I’m coming back I promise! Next time we’re out you’re going with me, all of you.”

John nodded and hugged Isabella very tightly. If only those damn Breen hadn't gotten into his head he would probably be going with them.

“I don’t like to leave you, but I have to go.” She gave him a loving kiss before proceeding to hug and kiss her children. “I’ll let you know when we’re on our way back I promise.”

John nodded and then walked over to where the children were playing in order to maintain composure. In a few hours he had a shift and wanted to play with them before the sitter arrived.

Isabelle finished saying her goodbyes hating every moment of it, she made up her mind from now on she was taking them with her.

John played with their children and then left when the baby sitter arrived as he had a shift in security tonight watching the nee prisoner Leviiath. He had not been cleared to pilot back in the Marines but at least he was needed in security for now.