#12. Back at the Ranch

Posted on Sat Jan 28th, 2023 @ 10:39am by Lieutenant Isabelle Veran-Dallas & Commodore Sureth & Lieutenant Commander Ramvek Williams M.D. & Lieutenant JG Nic Covenant & Lieutenant JG Sayvek

Mission: Mission 9 Deal with the Devil
Location: Starbase Mercury/M-69
Timeline: Stardate: 77261.2

STARBASE MERCURY

Back on Starbase Mercury preperations had to be made to receive the wounded.

Fresh from the short on station honeymoon she and John had, Isabelle arrived in Ops to await the return of the Nova 2. She offered her father a smile. “I’ve cleared my schedule so I can help the arrivals when the ship returns.”

" Thank you Isabella. The Nova 2 has launched and should reach them in a few hours." Sureth replied.

" Captain ..I mean Commodore the Nova has left the Triome system." Ltjg Nic Covenant reported.

Walking into Ops Doctor Williams notice Sureth and Isabelle standing off to one side talking so he approached them "Good day Commodore, Counselor" he commented with a smile "Commodore I have Main Sick Bay on standby to care for any medical needs upon Nova 2's return."

" Excellent Doctor. It would seem we are back to normal but this will be a big deal. The Charlottetown is a vip vessel with diplomats." Sureth answered.

Williams couldn't believe what he was hearing "After all this Base has been through lately, now this....." he stopped in mid sentence thinking better about finishing his thought "Apologies Commodore, I will inform my Staff and make sure our Guests get the best medical care possible" Ramvek replied being rather concerned about the events to come.....he had dealt with these types before.

Isabelle looked to Ramvek offering a warm smile. “Will you need me to help with our guests in Sickbay once they arrive Doctor?”

"Thank you Counselor, that may not be a bad idea considering our guest's background; I'm sure you can smooth any ruffled feathers that may occur" Ramvek answered knowing her gentile way with others.

Isabelle nodded. “It’s my pleasure, let’s just hope our vip’s will be in an understanding mood.”

Sureth monitored the Nova 2 on the tactical screen and listened to the other issues of the day.

“Excuse me father” Isabelle smiled as she walked across to Sureth. “With everything that’s happened I don’t recall if I said Congratulations on your promotion. It’s well deserved.”

" I never asked for a promotion to Commodore. In the old days the term was Fleet Captain. Commodores are administrative types. I am not ready for a rest home yet daughter." Sureth replied.

Realizing he couldn't be of any more use here, the Doctor walked over to Sureth "Commodore I will return to Sick Bay to go over everything with my Staff and make sure things are in order" he commented with a smile then turned and made his way to the Lift. Upon entering the doors swooshed shut as he called out "Deck 41" and moments later he was off.

Watching Ramvek go Isabelle turned her attention back to her father. “I’ll do what I can to help smooth over, and cheer up our guests when they get here.”

" As I know you will. Have you spoken to any of the freighter crew? I am curious about Daimon Shep. He has asked to meet with me."

“I spoke with the arrivals briefly but being a female they weren’t that interested in talking to me” Isabelle shook her head. “I’d be wary of Shep though, he seems to be a cunning Ferengi. Though offering him a chance of gaining some profit might get you some answers.”

" Shep's petition is to open an establishment beside Kitty's place. It would seem the habitat ring is growing." Sureth replied.

“Really?” Isabelle was momentarily surprised. “It certainly sounds that way. Let’s hope Kitten appreciates the competition.”

" We shall surely see." Sureth replied with an eye brow raised.

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