Post #8 Festering

Posted on Thu Nov 24th, 2022 @ 4:42pm by Commodore Sureth & 2nd Lieutenant John Dallas & Lieutenant Isabelle Veran-Dallas

Mission: AMONG US 8
Location: Starbase Mercury/M-69
Timeline: Concurrent to Mission Pirates post 25

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SURETH'S QUARTERS

Staring into the dimensional mirror Sureth paused his thoughts.

Isabelle was pacing the floor of her father’s quarters, her son lay sleeping in his Moses basket in Sureth’s bedroom where she’d put him so he wouldn’t be disturbed.

“This is crazy!! How could they think you’d have anything to do with a bunch of random thefts!? You weren’t to know we’d be raided by pirates!!”

She paused pacing to take a deep breath and calm herself down, stress was not a good thing for a pregnant woman, especially in the first trimester.

" Protocol. Has Commander Taavis been found?" Sureth asked.

“I don’t know” She looked towards John as he stood alongside her. She was glad he was there with her right now.

" Isabella try to contact Taavis. She may know what happened."

“Is that a good idea?” Isabelle looked at her father concernedly. “Taavis is in as much trouble as you, Starfleet may see it as conspiring.”

" Not if you do it Counselor. John? Mister Dallas use your security contacts to find Commander Taavis." Sureth then said.

" No can do sir. Taavis left the ship." John replied.

" Left the ship?" Sureth questioned as doubt filled his mind.

" Skuttlebutt says she was beamed off the station."

“What!?” Isabelle couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “What is Taavis doing? She must have a reason why.”

" Taavis is always one step ahead. We will wait then." Sureth replied.

Isabelle nodded. “I can’t lose you father, after we’re married John will be leaving for Earth for his time there, and if you’re gone...” she paused. “I’ll be alone.”

" This is a set back Isabella. It will work itself out. Wedding? When do you plan to marry?" Sureth replied.

Isabelle looked towards John, then back at her father. “We wanted it to be sometime soon, but I’d like your blessing first.”

Raising an eyebrow Sureth replied " You have it."

A chime sounded as a security guard arrived.
" Sir I hate this but General Thirman asked me to escort you to his office."

" I hope you never hate your job Lieutenant. Isabella prepare for that wedding I will be right back."

Isabelle looked at John, she hoped she hadn’t just jump started his plans. “I didn’t ruin anything you have planned did I?”

" Nah but this is just bad timing. We have to wait to see how this turns out with the Captain. Lets go check on the baby and get some food." John Dallas replied.

Isabelle nodded. “I guess you’re right, and I could do with something to eat I’m starving!” She grinned as they headed to get her son.

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