Posted by Lieutenant Luke Wyatt (Chief of Security) in Holodeck: Lead by example

Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Holodeck: Lead by example

Posted by Lieutenant Luke Wyatt (Chief of Security) in Holodeck: Lead by example
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It was expected that he’d be keeping an eye on him and it was no hidden fact that Luke was trying to right his wrongs. “Good, great actually things really are looking up even in unexpected places.” They reached the end of the ice next to the hut, he didn’t need to go inside but turned to Cochrane, “You can put your skates on here or inside. I find though the warmth of the hut makes acclimatising to the cold longer.” He dropped the skates on the floor and began untying his laces.

When he was done Luke was standing a bit taller and a little more awkwardly but in terms of how someone walked in skates he could do it naturally and with great ease. he shuffled to the edge of the ice until finally, he could feel the slick smoothness he kicked off and slowly made his way about a meter from the lake perimeter. “I should have brought some sticks,” he said waiting for Cochrane to join him.

• Luke Wyatt

Cochrane simply smiled and said “Maybe so…” and he sat down and took off his shoes… which were actually black hide of some kind with wicked looking spikes on the soles. Setting them carefully aside, he said “Great for snow and ice.” and he patted them and then opened the skate bag, withdrawing skates that were not like Luke’s at all.

Whereas Lukes skates had rounded ends and the boot was high with a flat sole, Cochrane’s were much more… delicate. The blade was thinner, and the high boot had a pronounced heel. Additionally, the tip of the blade on Cochrane’s skate ended in a small protrusion in which were cut small teeth…

Figure skates.

Cochrane put them on with a sense of familiarity, and then likewise walked a tad stiffly to the ice. Once he set foot on the ice, he pushed off and made his way easily to Wyatt.

Cochrane

“I won’t lie sir, I hadn’t expected to see you in figure skates I feel like you may have just a little more experience than you first let on.” Luke was doing his usual warm up of moving forward and then back, slicing the ice to slow down and then speed up. His skates were bulkier and heavier than Cochranes but offered that if more ankle support. “Have you ever skated on natural ice before? Or just the rink stuff? Coincidently the Captain’s skates were probably more suited for the ice they were in with their fine blade compared to his which sometimes found every bump and hole to rattle his legs.

“Oh, I may have spent a few hours skating the Amba River outside Vladivostock. My mother had it in her head to make me and my sister into Olympic skaters… it took a year and a half of daily lessons to convince her that wasn’t going to happen.” and he chuckled and stepped sideways and turned backwards, then back again, stumbling and then recovering. “Been a while, though…” he said with a chuckle.

“So” He said slowing himself to match Cochrane’s speed “How are you doing Captain? I realised in all out conversations its always been about me, myself and I. Whether its because I did something wrong or me trying to figure out what to do to make things right, I guess I’ve been a bit selfish l recently and never took the moment to ask about you.” This was beyond Luke now trying to show he was changing but the truth was he had been, and it was all thanks to the man in his company now. That and Faye opening his eyes, another topic of conversation he’d slowly work the Captain into, somehow .

• Luke Wyatt

Cochrane’s eyes faced forward, but there was a slight smile in them as he spoke. “I am well, thank you for asking. And don’t worry about the topic of past conversations being about you. Part of my job is to listen to people talk about themselves.” and he gave the CoS a side glance. “Could have been a Counselor, but the girls like Security uniforms better.” and he chuckled.

Cochrane

“Isn’t that the truth, I bet you was beating them up with a stick maybe still do now your Captain, everyone loves that Authoritative figure.” He retorted going onto one foot and turning around so he was going backwards if not slowly. The Lake was huge and without anyone else but the Captain he only needed to glance over his shoulder every few seconds. He was considering asking again for his advice, but how much more advice does a grown ass man need about something? He knew Faye probably better than him but what if he said something he didn’t like. For now he decided to remain quiet.

• Luke Wyatt

“Mr. Wyatt, remind in the next few days to set up a poker game with you and the rest of the Senior Staff… It would be so easy to take your money.” and he smiled at the man. “You have something on your mind, Luke. Speak your peace or I’m going to make you try to do a toe loop… which on those will probably break your leg.” and to accent his point, he planted the toe pick in the ice, leapt in the air and turned a full turn, and landed with just a small wobble before moving so that he was facing Luke directly.

Cochrane