Posted July 15, 2021, 11:49 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) (Jennifer Ward)
Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Chief Intelligence Officer) in COS’s Office- Matters of Intelligence
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in COS’s Office- Matters of Intelligence
Posted by Commander Shara Calloway (Chief Intelligence Officer) in COS’s Office- Matters of Intelligence
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“Oh! I like the way you think. I think I can manage that,” she said, grinning like a kid whose parents just told them they could stay up late. Pressing her palms together she tapped her fingers together. “Surprises I can do. Insert evil laugh… now.” Shara chuckled.
“Alright, I’ve used up enough of your time. Let me know when the next drill rotation was and I’ll go… wander. Sound good?”
Commander Calloway, CIO
“Sounds good. I’ve called a department meeting for this afternoon and new rotations start Alpha shift tomorrow. And I’ll let you know when I’ve got my equipment set up so we can make sure it doesn’t mess with your work. Thank you Cmdr.” It was a loaded statement, both professional and for Bethany personally. The last regular duty assignment she’d taken had been a nightmare.
Gadi, CoS
For a moment Shara regarded her with a intense look before it softened. “You know, previous lone wolf status aside, I’m community oriented. I believe in it because it believed in me. And it’s risky to walk into a place and keep that honesty, keep that mentality, but take it from someone who’s been at this just that little bit longer than you that it’s worth the risk. Even when I was on assignment and pretended to be someone else, I still made myself a part of the community, even just in tiny ways. Recently I realized that I was wrong. I used to think I left no marks. I didn’t exist. Sure, maybe I’m still getting used to being Shara Calloway again, but I still left marks. I just don’t get to know what they were. Leave marks, Gadi. I promise it’ll be okay if you do,” she said with a wink and then rose to her feet.
Bethany nodded, “I’ll do my best, Calloway.” And it was sincere. Bethany grew up in a close knit community and so the constant isolation was hard for her but ingrained.
Musing to herself for a moment, Shara shook her head. “Gods I’ve changed and it’s kinda weirdin’ me out.” She shrugged even as she smirked.
Commander Calloway, CIO
“My mentor told me once, after her time was up and she ‘retired’ that the changes she was able to make, to find who she was at her core was the most exciting time of her life. And that coming from a half Vulcan. I hope your changes are as exciting for you.” Calloway was older and Bethany, knowing she was on Voyager, saw her more as a mother or aunt figure, but she wouldn’t call either woman old. Bethany still had a long journey ahead of her before she could go back to who she really was.
Gadi CoS“Well, it’s been a pretty exciting ride so far, can’t see what the rest is like,” she said with a laugh. “And call me Shara. Never was one for formalities. What’s your preference?”
Commander Calloway, CIO
“My friends call me Bethy, but Bethany is fine too. Or if I’m REALLY IN it with the work, Bethany Kovra. Sometimes I get really involved when I’m programming. Oh and if you like coffee, real coffee come by my quarters in the morning. Got a real coffee pot, runs on an independent battery. Can’t stand the replicated stuff.”
Gadi, CoS
Shara snapped her fingers and pointed at Gadi. “You got yourself a deal there Bethy. Goodness knows space is tight around here, I mean, sure at least at my age I don’t have to bunk with others, but to not have my own replicator and have to take all my meals in the mess? Well, a post of good coffee sounds great. I’ll knock on your door around 0700, if that works for you?”
Commander Calloway, CIO
Bethany nodded, “That will take some adjustment…always using the mess. Some times I just like to eat in the quiet. But what really bugs me…is the shared washroom.
That there is a door that connects my quarters to someone else’s and the amount of access they could to my space. Sets my nerves off. It’s going to take awhile to get used to that. But tomorrow! Bring a thermos if you have one, if not I’m sure I have an extra. It’ll be ready, hot, and fresh when you get there. And 7 is great.”
Gadi, CoS
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