06-16-2024, 10:51 PM
The new Chief of Security blinked and let out an oddly mellifluous laugh. No matter how much Mara had suspected that moment was coming, it still took her breath away when it came. And for it to come with such high praise as well…
I’m gonna be grinnin’ like an absolute fuckin’ idiot for actual days.
“No, no questions,” she said. “I’m not gonna insult either of us by askin’ somethin’ trite like ‘are you sure’ ‘cause I know you are, and I’m damn sure I am too.” The Bandaran wasn’t just smiling, she was positively beaming. “Just a massive thank you. For the vote of confidence, for givin’ me this shot, for trustin’ me to cover your six.”
She laughed again, this time on purpose.
“When you asked to see me, I ran through a list of possible outcomes in my head, and this one definitely wasn’t on the list,” she admitted. “Never been happier to be wrong.”
The enormity of Mara’s new situation was going to take a few days to properly settle in. Her rise from line officer to department head had been quick and it came with the need to completely change her priorities and outlook on the job. Still, she backed herself to make the adjustment. She was a fierce competitor and all that energy was now going to be focused on setting herself and the rest of Security up for success.
Well. After a vacation. Clear my head and get ready for the new start.
Taking a sip of coffee, Calleja leaned forward and sighed, the grin fading as she felt a little guilty being quite so flushed with happiness given everything that was happening to the Captain personally and professionally.
“I know you’ve got a lot goin’ on,” she added. “But if you need me, or there’s anythin’ I can do, call me. I’ll have your back, and Elias’ as well. Command might deal in black and white, but I’m pretty good at grey and makin’ it look like white. And if they come for us, Security will have its collective shit together.”
The promise hung in the air as Mara took a long sip from her coffee mug.
Not gonna lie, it does taste that little bit sweeter…
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I’m gonna be grinnin’ like an absolute fuckin’ idiot for actual days.
“No, no questions,” she said. “I’m not gonna insult either of us by askin’ somethin’ trite like ‘are you sure’ ‘cause I know you are, and I’m damn sure I am too.” The Bandaran wasn’t just smiling, she was positively beaming. “Just a massive thank you. For the vote of confidence, for givin’ me this shot, for trustin’ me to cover your six.”
She laughed again, this time on purpose.
“When you asked to see me, I ran through a list of possible outcomes in my head, and this one definitely wasn’t on the list,” she admitted. “Never been happier to be wrong.”
The enormity of Mara’s new situation was going to take a few days to properly settle in. Her rise from line officer to department head had been quick and it came with the need to completely change her priorities and outlook on the job. Still, she backed herself to make the adjustment. She was a fierce competitor and all that energy was now going to be focused on setting herself and the rest of Security up for success.
Well. After a vacation. Clear my head and get ready for the new start.
Taking a sip of coffee, Calleja leaned forward and sighed, the grin fading as she felt a little guilty being quite so flushed with happiness given everything that was happening to the Captain personally and professionally.
“I know you’ve got a lot goin’ on,” she added. “But if you need me, or there’s anythin’ I can do, call me. I’ll have your back, and Elias’ as well. Command might deal in black and white, but I’m pretty good at grey and makin’ it look like white. And if they come for us, Security will have its collective shit together.”
The promise hung in the air as Mara took a long sip from her coffee mug.
Not gonna lie, it does taste that little bit sweeter…
== Tag! ==