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Wandering the halls, CIC, Atttn CAG

Posted March 22, 2022, 11:22 a.m. by Commander Alexandra "Little Sehlat" Primage (Cmd Air Group (CAG)) (Melissa Aragon)

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Wandering the halls, CIC, Atttn CAG

Posted by Commander Alexandra “Little Sehlat” Primage (Cmd Air Group (CAG)) in Wandering the halls, CIC, Atttn CAG

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Wandering the halls, CIC, Atttn CAG
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Sid had went for a walk on his own ship. Forgetting how big it really was. He made it to the CIC. A place he did not go often but did recently for his training and certification mission. He decided to pop in. As he entered a very bewildered pilot saw him and seemed not sure to do before he snapped to attention.

“Pilot where is the CAG?” He asked.

“In her office Sir. Should I get her?” He replied.

“No just inform her I am on deck. Carry on.” He answered.

The pilot went toward the CAG office and disappeared. The Captain did not pay him more attention. He was not there to see the CAG per se. More to see the operation.

Parker CO

As he looked around, the scene was as it always was. Despite being partially into the second shift, there was a fair number of folks milling around. A familiar dance of chaos that outsiders may question and scratch their heads at. But those inside are aware of the steps to the dance and execute it flawlessly. Crewmembers move between consoles where reports come in from security, helm, tactical, weapons and even engineering. Knowing the pulse of the ship meant the CAG, at this moment one Lieutenant Commander Primage, was aware of what was occurring and could constantly update the anticipated needs of the Captain and ship so the hangar crews, flight pilots and even weapons officers would know their duties within seconds of being called to arms.

Xandra smiled and nodded to the pilot who announced the CO’s arrival and dismissed him to return to his station. Coming out, she shifted her jerkin and tugged it into place over her uniform slacks as she exited her office. “Captain…” her smile lit up her eyes and betrayed that she truly was glad to see him. “What brings you down here? I would have thought you would be enjoying a rest and dinner at this hour.” She glanced at the chrono on the nearest console and then back at him. Her hair was up in an intricate knot on her head. A luxury she wasn’t often allowed because, till recently, a helmet could be slammed on her head in a moment’s notice. A top knot wasn’t conducive to a comfortable fit. “Everything all right?” She stepped aside and nodded to her office in silent invite in case he had come with a need to speak to her privately.

Lt Cmdr Alexandra Primage
CAG/Pilot
“Little Sehlat”

“No Commander nothing particular.” He said indicating no private conversation was needed. “As you so skillfully indicated I should most likely be on off time. However as you know there is no real off time. Plus I need to walk the halls more often and in this case I found myself here.”

The Captain was not lost on the fact Primage was a good looking woman. He had usually seen her in “pilot” mode and thought the flight suits did not detract from a beautiful woman the circumstances were usually those of combat when they interacted. He looked away and at the circular command station of the CIC. It reminded him more of a Starbase command center than a starship.

“Really its own world down here isn’t it?” He said as a question technically but more of a statement in reality.

Parker CO

She smiled as he mentioned this being its own little world. She hadn’t missed his look at her and she was glad he turned before she had. She had always been impressed with the man and was glad that he wasn’t one of those who shunned women in positions of leadership. Smiling as she walked up to him and nodded down to the hangar floor. “I’m happy to show you around. I mean, I know you know the ship. You’ve been here for over five years. But when was the last time you truly took a look through the hangar and saw the ships you launch from Command?” She nodded down to the area below them where the intricate dance from up here was magnified by ten times the people in ten times the space.

Xandra
CAG

“Please do.” He indicated as well with his hand toward the Hangar Bay.

He had always been impressed with the Air Wing and quite proud of his ship being one the few carriers in SF. Truth be told other than to come and keep his qualifications up as a auxiliary bomber pilot he did not get around the Hangar much. He had left that to Ric for all those years and Matheson before him.

OOC: I wish 5 years but in STF IC time maybe closer to 10. I think in OOC time its 15.

Parker CO

The Captain followed the new CAG as she went toward the expansive yet also cramped Hangar Bay.

Parker CO

Xandra smiled and lead the way. Once in the hangar, she waved off those who started to come to attention and halted a half hollered, “Officer on deck!” before shooing everyone back to work. “Sorry, if you don’t dismiss them from such things right away, they hover like every one of them is your personal valet. Waiting on your simplest nod or query to send them scurrying.” She had only taken a couple more steps before turning. Her face was ashen white and she bit her lip. “Oh, gods, Sir. I’m sorry. I’m so used to Ric being sometimes hollered to and dismissing it, it didn’t occur to me that it was you they were announcing. I can call it out, myself, if you wish a formal inspection?” Her face was caught between blanched white at her mortification and beet red at her embarrassment. “I’m so sorry, Captain. Honest I am. It didn’t occur to me.” She glanced around at the hangar crew, once more at work and totally oblivious to the two officers now standing there. One absently ignored, and the other wondering how long before her screams were swallowed by the nearest airlock releasing her into her own ‘flight’ without a craft.

Xandra
CAG (maybe… still?)
(wondering about changing her call sign to “oblivious knucklehead”)

The Captain smiled and waved off the CAG.

“Its ok Cmd. Lets not dwell on it.” He said casually. ” I prefer the flight crew does business. No need to worry with the brass.”

“Commander what is your readiness?” He asked to see how fast she had gotten up to speed.

Parker CO

Now this she had been ready for. Taking a breath she started pointing out the various craft and staffing areas as she spoke. “We have Green Squad on Alert Fifteen (*) with Yellow Squad on standby. My Wingman is temp Squad Leader for Red and will likely be permanent if “Jasper” works out as his Second. I have two pilots down still from combat injuries. But they’ll make full recoveries. And after Clearance Evals, should be back to flight status within a couple weeks. I have three shuttle pilots and CO pilots ready to go at a moments notice and your own shuttle is ready, as usual.”

Glancing around the hangar she smiled. “Hangar crew is nearly 100%. We have a couple folks out on minor medical, and two on Stand Down that haven’t had time of in a while. And all security and shift rotations are full.” She finished the list and glanced back at him. “Is there anything in particular you wanted? I have records back in CIC if can’t answer right this second.” She laughed lightly hoping he wouldn’t think of something she hadn’t considered.

Xandra
CAG/pilot

“No but as the CO I need to know if my CAG is GO at all times. Knowing what resources you have and their readiness is critical. Now tell me about morale? How is everyone after the battle?”

Parker CO

Xandra smiled softly and have a single nod. “I’m GO, Sir. And I promise I’ll let you know the moment I’m not. Even if I’ve got it under control.” She laughed lightly.

At the query of morale, she took a deep breath then exhaled. “It’s been rough. Losing pilots is always tough. But the kids of Ric at the same time makes it double hard. On all of us.” She included herself so the CO was aware she wasn’t trying to limit herself. “I just hope the absence does him good. We all think he deserves it. The Counselor has his work cut out, I’m sure. But we’ve had the memorial service, as you know. And everyone’s stepping up to fill roster vacancies. I don’t think any Wing is completely full, but the missing seats aren’t crucial at this point. But the first chance we get, I hope we’ll be On Station long enough to pick up a few more pilots. Currently I’m not in the rosters, but something critical comes up and we lose two more, I’m gonna have to take a seat or push extra flight times beyond the Regs for some of the pilots.” The last she added with a bit of hesitancy. Ric had often taken a seat in dire times. But she, like the others, hadn’t liked it. The CAG was supposed to be overseeing everyone… Not staring at his HUD.

Xandra
CAG
Pilot


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