03-07-2025, 03:57 AM
It was a testament to her patience that Artemis stayed quiet, without so much as a growl. There was, as was expected, some comments from the rest of the department heads regarding who Braggins had chosen for the Away Team. Luckily, Braggins chose to answer Art’s question first: they were to arrive in two weeks. Two weeks to whip Midshipman Alden into shape for an Away Mission. Two weeks to prepare the young man for the coveted task of First Contact.
Art already felt a tension headache forming. Especially since Braggins added that they could be at their destination as soon as four days. That was the first growl that Artie had to suppress.
The second would-be growl came when Ambassador Assistant Tomer sneered, his tone attempting to cut the Captain down as he objected to the assigned officers. The Chief wondered when the real Ambassador would show up, and perhaps hit the young man for her.
In response to the spoiled Assistant, Midshipman Alden took the stage.
“My apologies sir,” he started, “but that is no way to speak to the Captain upon whose vessel you stand as a guest, whether Starfleet told you to or not.”
He wasn’t finished.
“We are all Starfleet officers here, and we have all earned and proved the right to be called such. We Midshipmen may not have a list of world-breaking achievements, but not many officers, regardless of rank, do. And whilst you may look down at us, sir, did the Captain not say that a big part of The Great Race is about overcoming constant challenge? Surely the people of Wairara would respect us for trying, because winning the race doesn't seem to be the point.”
Alden stepped back and caught his breath, the third would-be growl dying in Art’s throat as he completed his small speech. She was reminded of a line in a book from hundreds of years ago, which had since been clipped into a small adage: “Is it true you shouted? You called them a liar? You’re grounded. Have a cookie.” It was a cute little saying that rang true for parents and Security Chiefs alike - you were in trouble, but what you did was good. She felt like saying it to Alden now.
Instead, she chose to fold her hands on the table, and give a pointed look to the rude young man. The smile Art gave, however, was more like a predator baring its teeth. With that look, Art dared Tomer to speak against her officer.
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Art already felt a tension headache forming. Especially since Braggins added that they could be at their destination as soon as four days. That was the first growl that Artie had to suppress.
The second would-be growl came when Ambassador Assistant Tomer sneered, his tone attempting to cut the Captain down as he objected to the assigned officers. The Chief wondered when the real Ambassador would show up, and perhaps hit the young man for her.
In response to the spoiled Assistant, Midshipman Alden took the stage.
“My apologies sir,” he started, “but that is no way to speak to the Captain upon whose vessel you stand as a guest, whether Starfleet told you to or not.”
He wasn’t finished.
“We are all Starfleet officers here, and we have all earned and proved the right to be called such. We Midshipmen may not have a list of world-breaking achievements, but not many officers, regardless of rank, do. And whilst you may look down at us, sir, did the Captain not say that a big part of The Great Race is about overcoming constant challenge? Surely the people of Wairara would respect us for trying, because winning the race doesn't seem to be the point.”
Alden stepped back and caught his breath, the third would-be growl dying in Art’s throat as he completed his small speech. She was reminded of a line in a book from hundreds of years ago, which had since been clipped into a small adage: “Is it true you shouted? You called them a liar? You’re grounded. Have a cookie.” It was a cute little saying that rang true for parents and Security Chiefs alike - you were in trouble, but what you did was good. She felt like saying it to Alden now.
Instead, she chose to fold her hands on the table, and give a pointed look to the rude young man. The smile Art gave, however, was more like a predator baring its teeth. With that look, Art dared Tomer to speak against her officer.
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