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

A poker game definitely seemed like a great idea, maybe just the icing on the proverbial cake to top off what heed been doing the last few days and weeks to better acquaint himself with the crew “Is it that obvious?” He asked watching him with some respect, he’d certainly break his ankle and leg trying something like that. Speed and power was his forte.

“Things have been going great with what we spoke about but… You know Lieutenant Calloway better than most right? Hell better than me that’s for sure, is she happy? I mean it’s just, we’ve been getting along and we’re really moving past what happened, just maybe a little to past to soon.” He knew he was being cryptic but he couldn’t just come out and say what had been happening and how he felt. Cochrane was the Caprain not his best friend but he was Fayes friend or so he had been told.

• Luke Wyatt

Cochrane executed a perfect blade-brake and sprayed ice towards Luke in a move that most certainly would have been a penalty on a hockey rink. Ice-blue eyes locked on him, and Cochrane said “Riddles are for small children and professors at the Academy, Luke.” His tone was firm but friendly. “Don’t beat around the bush. Say what you have to say. Cards on the table, as it were.” and he winked as the right corner of his mouth curled up in a slight grin.

Cochrane

“Ok” He said simply coming to a stop about a meter away from Cochrane. “I and Lieutenant Calloway have been romantically…” Romantically was the wrong word, they both hard said it was casual but the thing was developing at least for him and what other word could he use sexual? Definitely not with the Captain, he stuck with Romantically. “We’ve been romantically involved, It kind of started when we were speaking in the brig since then there’s been a weird tension between us and the night of her award we were drunk and she suggested we get involved, casually…” He held up his hands.

“I said no, I wasn’t going to take advantage of her while she wasn’t in the right frame of mind and so we left, she was pissed with me but I think she understood. Anyway, one thing led to another and we eventually got involved, she promised me it was casual and even made me promise it too. she didn’t want to hurt me or I her but every time we are with each other it’s honestly electric and I dont know if she’s just being impulsive and it’ll fizzle out or if maybe there’s more too it. I don’t want to hurt her, but its hard to ignore how I feel.” He sighed, “I’m sorry this is probably the last thing you want to hear, the whole situation is just crazy, I feel like I’m at the academy again.”

• Luke Wyatt

Cochrane’s eyes were fire and stared at Wyatt. The smile was gone. He straightened up and became more… inflexible… but when he spoke there was no anger.

“Well, I can at least applaud your good sense not to take advantage of her drunk.” and he shifted from foot to another, and then started to slowly slide around Wyatt, head down and hands behind his back; eyes focused only on the ice below his skates as he skated in very slow circles around the Security Chief.

“You are going to have to be more clear, Mr. Wyatt. What exactly are you asking for here? Why are you telling me this?”

Cochrane