03-30-2025, 11:25 PM
"It's been my experience that 'intellectuals' are generally less fun than 'bad company' anyway." The new face was apparently feeling bold, and that brought another grin to Mara’s face. "It's good to meet you Mara."
Calleja nodded as she finished off the first sandwich. Her appetite was undiminished.
"I might have escaped, but I'd rather have this kind of company any day, and I taught you well,” Aeryn quipped.
That one drew a laugh from Calleja.
“Yeah, anyone tryin’ to teach me tact and diplomacy is wastin’ their fuckin’ time,” she replied. “You gave it a good go though. I don’t think I’m sittin’ here as Chief without it. So thanks.” She nodded her head in genuine appreciation of Miller’s efforts. The two hadn’t worked together long but the redhead had put in the hard work to blunt some of the Amazonian officer’s rougher edges.
Dark eyes looked over at Hally.
“So you fresh outta the Academy? I think I saw your name on the new arrivals list. Which bit of Tactical d'you prefer? Flyin’ the ship, or makin’ shit go bang?” Mara asked with a feral smile on her lips.
The old rivalry between Security and Tactical wasn’t one that the Chief subscribed to. After growing up surrounded by the constantly changing and often treacherous alliances of the Bandar City gangs, she wasn’t in the least bit bothered by a bit of needle over career choices. That didn't mean she couldn't indulge in a good-natured ribbing though...
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Calleja nodded as she finished off the first sandwich. Her appetite was undiminished.
"I might have escaped, but I'd rather have this kind of company any day, and I taught you well,” Aeryn quipped.
That one drew a laugh from Calleja.
“Yeah, anyone tryin’ to teach me tact and diplomacy is wastin’ their fuckin’ time,” she replied. “You gave it a good go though. I don’t think I’m sittin’ here as Chief without it. So thanks.” She nodded her head in genuine appreciation of Miller’s efforts. The two hadn’t worked together long but the redhead had put in the hard work to blunt some of the Amazonian officer’s rougher edges.
Dark eyes looked over at Hally.
“So you fresh outta the Academy? I think I saw your name on the new arrivals list. Which bit of Tactical d'you prefer? Flyin’ the ship, or makin’ shit go bang?” Mara asked with a feral smile on her lips.
The old rivalry between Security and Tactical wasn’t one that the Chief subscribed to. After growing up surrounded by the constantly changing and often treacherous alliances of the Bandar City gangs, she wasn’t in the least bit bothered by a bit of needle over career choices. That didn't mean she couldn't indulge in a good-natured ribbing though...
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