Posted July 18, 2019, 8:22 p.m. by Captain Chris Taggart (Captain) (Travis Good)
Posted by Commander Taiya Keali (XO (Incoming)) in Side Sim - Commander Keali’s Arrival
A single tear rolled down the little girl’s cheek and her grandmother pulled her in close and gave her one final hug. Taiya watched fondly as her parents handed her daughter Laelia an armful of presents. The decision to take this position had not been an easy one for the family and she couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt and remorse as she watched her little girl wrapped tightly in her mother’s arms.She peered across at her husband Alex as he loaded the final cases onto the shuttlecraft and gave her a quick nod. As she hoisted her bag up onto her shoulder, she felt a familiar hand rest gently on her shoulder. “It’s not too late to back out…” her father Kaato said with a hopeful smile as Alex came over to join them.
Taiya smiled warmly at her father but firmly shook her head. “Come on father, we’ve had this discussion, it’s a wonderful opportunity and you know I have to take it…” she replied quietly as Alex came and put his arm around here. Kaato nodded in resolution as he gently kissed his daughter on the forehead. “I know button,” he added quietly as he gave her one last hug. He knelt down and beckoned Laelia across with open arms. The little girl ran across and buried her face in his chest with a faint whimper. It had been 8 years since they had moved ships and it was a lot harder to say goodbye than Taiya thought it would be.
The shuttle pilot gave a quick wave to Alex to let him know they were ready to department. Taiya kissed both her parents tenderly on the cheek and picked up her 10 year old daughter, again feeling that guilt as the little girl sobbed. “It’s ok muffin, you’ll be seeing Grandma and Grandad soon…” she reassured Laelia as Alex took Taiya’s bag off her shoulder and slung it over his. They took a moment to have a group hug before heading to the shuttle. As they took off, Laelia frantically waved at the out of the window then came and sat on Taiya’s lap in silence. The little girl was fast asleep before they even left the atmosphere. Holding her tightly with one hand, Taiya reached out for Alex with her other hand and squeezed it, finally allowing herself to shed a tear. They were all exhausted from the bustle of the last few days and quietly nodded off as they headed off on their new adventure.
Several hours later, Taiya felt the unmistakable warm hand of her husband on her shoulder. As her eyes fluttered open, she caught her first glipse of the mighty ship in front of them. “We’re here love,” he said softly as Taiya smiled at her daughter still fast asleep and snuggled up. As they approached the pilot opened a comm channel.
=/\= Shuttlecraft Tigon to USS Chernov, I have Commander Keali and her family on board, permission to dock? =/\= he requested as he prepared the shuttle for docking.
Taiya gently rubbed Laelia’s arm to wake her up. “Wake up muffin, look at our new home,” she whispered as the little girl opened her eyes and then stared in amazement at the Chernov.
Commander Keali (Incoming XO)
[O] Shuttlecraft Tigon, this is the Chernov. Head to shuttle bay one and land. You are free to proceed. Do you need anything upon arrival?[O]
NE Ted Basinger, Comms
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