Posted May 3, 2021, 2:27 p.m. by Commander Siadra Enai (Executive Officer) (Silke Fahl)
Posted by Lieutenant Si’Rek (Chief Engineer) in Main Sim: Runabout - Rescue Mission
Posted by Commander Siadra Enai (Executive Officer) in Main Sim: Runabout - Rescue Mission
Posted by Lieutenant Si’Rek (Chief Engineer) in Main Sim: Runabout - Rescue Mission
Posted by… suppressed (8) by the Post Ghost! 👻(snip)
“Comm… Commander?!?! Who … who is this?” asked Lieutenant (j.g.) Kiko Asuka.
“My daughter Liara, who was supposed to stay on the Novak,” Siadra replied with a soft tremble in her voice and panic still clear in her black eyes.
“Your daughter? Well… I guess it’s lucky she survived using the extra blankets and an injection of oxygen from the emergency med-kit. You must be proud to have a smart little girl,” said Kiko, “Otherwise with life support being off during that period, she would have been in serious condition.”
Siadra simply nodded, grateful once again that Liara had obviously inherited Kialeni’s ingenuity and brains. At the same time the mere thought of what could have happened made her feel nauseous and sent chills down her spine. And so while paying close attention to her tasks, she also kept a tab on her daughter while also making a mental note to have her checked out by one of the medical officers on the Asimov as soon as possible. Just to make sure she really was okay.
“We’re coming up on the Asimov now… Commander, sensors are reporting also a Ferengi merchant vessel that has crashed as well. Dropping holographic projection and setting her down. Seems like security has come to greet us, Commander.”
GM
“Ferengi?” Siadra asked with a raised eyebrow. “That’s not what I would have expected, but being greeted by Security is.”
Once the runabout had safely touched down and the door was open, Enai rose to her feet and with one stern looked signalled to Liara to stay exactly where she was until she told her otherwise. She then walked to the door and shielding her eyes with one hand, said, “I’m Commander Siadra Enai. Starfleet sent us with supplies and equipment to help with repairs.”
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
Inside Engineering, the alert of an incoming, and non-crashing, vessel made Si’Rek smile. The big Takaran stood up and looked around at the current shift and said “Looks like we have guests… and they have a functioning ship. So let’s go see if they mind us ‘borrowing’ a few things, shall we?” and he motioned everyone to follow.
A few minutes later they all squinted slightly as they came out into the sun for the first time in a day or two, and he looked as the runabout settled. “It’s one of ours, thank the gods.” he said. That would save a lot of time. He watched as Security approached the ship and the hatch opened, but he turned to look back at his team before seeing anyone exit.
“Okay. We strip anything we can form them and the Ferengi today. Remember, we all have to get out of here, so don’t cut too much. Just enough. Okay? And once we can get what we can, let’s inventory and start repairs following the priority list. Everyone understand?” and the Engineers nodded.
Si’Rek, CE
As she looked out of the runabout and through the small crowed of officers in front of her, she thought that one of the Engineers looked familiar even though she could only see his back. But that was impossible. He was on Starbase 7 after all. So she pushed that thought aside and returned her full attention towards the security officers again as she waited for one of them to say something.
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
A face… wholly familiar and entirely unexpected came into Si’Rek’s view. He shook his head and then made sure his eyes were working correctly.
“Siadra?!” exclaimed the Engineer loudly. “Siadra… is that really you?” and he stood, mouth agape, and waved over the crowd of personnel.
Si’Rek, CE
Looking probably just as dumbfounded, Siadra was rooted to the spot for a moment or two as she stared at Si’Rek. A flood of emotions washed over her and sounding slightly breathless, she asked, “What are you doing her?” as she stepped out of the runabout and hurried towards him; disregarding the security officers.
With her head tilted backwards, Siadra came to a stop in front of him. “I thought you are on Starbase 7?” she asked while mentally sorting through the surprise of seeing him and all the emotions that came with his unexpected presence on this planet.
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
Long arms reached down and wrapped around her and he pulled her close in a warm embrace. “I cannot… cannot… believe you are here!” and he let her go but kept his hands on her shoulders. “And I was on Starbase 7. I was transferred to the Asimov less than a month ago. Did you and Liara not get my comm? And I sent her a model of the Starbase, complete with opening and closing shuttlebay doors because I know how much she hated the last model not doing that.” and he smiled at her and then looked confused. “But why are you here? How did you get here?”
Si’Rek, CE
Siadra returned his hug and then placed her right hand on her left shoulder, on top of his hand. “No, we didn’t. She did get the model though and was thrilled as you can probably imagine,” she replied with a laugh and then said, “To answer your other questions, I took the command course not too long ago and passed. I was send here on a rescue mission. The runabout is full of equipment and material that should help you get her off this planet.” She gestured over her shoulder and continued, “And there is someone in there who will be beyond excited to see you.” For a brief moment concern flickered across her pale features, but was quickly replaced by a slightly awkward, though also happy expression. “It’s so good to see you, Si’Rek. I know I haven’t always been a good friend. I’m really sorry about that.”
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
“Water under the bridge, Commander.” and he gave her a wink and then took a step back, the professional Engineer now in front of her. It was disconcerting how quickly he could shift from one mode to another.
“Now then, before we do anything.” and he turned and yelled over to the Engineering section. “Get the runabout unloaded and inventoried immediately! We need to know what we are going to be short and get ready to set priority repairs in motion! I hope you all got some sleep, because you aren’t going to get any for the next couple of days! Let’s go!”
Si’Rek, CE
Siadra gave Si’Rek a grateful smile and then took a step to the side so that she wouldn’t stand in anybody’s way. At the same time she made a mental note to invite her old friend over for dinner so they could catch up. She never imagined that they would both end up on the same ship one day. Or that she would be his superior. it was rather surreal. At the same time his presence might mean that settling in on the Asimov might be a little easier for Liara than she had feared it would be.
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
Si’Rek turned back to her and said “Well. I have to get going if we are going to make your trip here worth it and get this ship off the ground. The Captain should be inside.” and he set a blue and gray hand on her shoulder. “It’s good to see you, Siadra.” and he smiled and then let her go and turned and walked away.
Si’Rek, CE
Siadra briefly placed ehr hand on his and nodded. “It’s good to see you too, Si’Rek. Once we’re safely off this planet we have to catch up. Maybe you could join Li and me for dinner?” she suggested.
As he walked away she felt a little torn and thus remained routed to the spot. She should go and look for the Captain. But she also had to think of Liara. And while this place seemed safe enough, she’d much rather have her in the safety of the runabout then running around on an unknown planet or in a ship that had obviously sustained some damage and had been … augmented.
~Cmdr. Enai, XO
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