04-25-2025, 03:14 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-25-2025, 03:16 PM by Mika Bowman.)
The security chief reported that two bodies had been identified. One was an engineering personnel, while the other remained unidentified. Mika speculated briefly: could they be Campbell and Bremner from the mission aboard the Aeroshuttle? It seemed improbable since neither had, presumably, been near the bay, which wasn't close to launching for mission. Likely, these unfortunate souls were others.
The news sent a shiver down Mika’s spine. She didn't need to be in the Aeroshuttle Bay right now, but she pondered the chilling possibility. What if she had been there? Would it have been the explosion or the subsequent fire that claimed her life? The lab, despite its own dangers, felt like a sanctuary in comparison.
She clutched the sides of the console to steady herself. She knew Starfleet came with risks—she accepted this truth at the Academy—but facing such harsh realities so soon after graduation was overwhelming. This reaffirmed her determination to stay in the science labs, where she could keep the chaos at bay.
Mika released her grip on the console, taking a deep breath. Despite her reluctance to venture onto the Bridge, she knew she had to maintain her composure, especially now. Her colleagues couldn't see her as unstable. While she wasn’t especially close with anyone on the Yeager, the identities of the deceased would soon be known, as the Captain had ordered the Chief Science Officer to ping every commbadge onboard.
The news sent a shiver down Mika’s spine. She didn't need to be in the Aeroshuttle Bay right now, but she pondered the chilling possibility. What if she had been there? Would it have been the explosion or the subsequent fire that claimed her life? The lab, despite its own dangers, felt like a sanctuary in comparison.
She clutched the sides of the console to steady herself. She knew Starfleet came with risks—she accepted this truth at the Academy—but facing such harsh realities so soon after graduation was overwhelming. This reaffirmed her determination to stay in the science labs, where she could keep the chaos at bay.
Mika released her grip on the console, taking a deep breath. Despite her reluctance to venture onto the Bridge, she knew she had to maintain her composure, especially now. Her colleagues couldn't see her as unstable. While she wasn’t especially close with anyone on the Yeager, the identities of the deceased would soon be known, as the Captain had ordered the Chief Science Officer to ping every commbadge onboard.