Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Side Sim - The Arrival (Day 2)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Zef Rollo (Counselor) in Side Sim - The Arrival (Day 2)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Zef Rollo (Counselor) in Side Sim - The Arrival (Day 2)
As they prepared for Zef’s arrival, Brom approached his wife in the living room and turned her towards him so he had her full attention. “Our Zef’s problem is causing me great concern. There is no reason she should lose the love of her chosen partner over being a surrogate. Do you think this Alex is really that unreasonable?“

Anasera sighed. “I don’t know. He must have a high intelligence to be a Star Fleet Captain, and if she* loves him he would also be compassionate and understanding. Maybe he has questions about the ritual?”

Brom nodded. “That’s along the same lines I was thinking. After breakfast, I believe I will pay a visit to the Manhattan and have a conversation with Alex Cochrane. But let’s not mention it to Zef while we eat. The less we upset her, the better for success with the fertilization.“

Husband and wife agreed. An hour later, Zef arrived and the three talked about Baj, them catching her up on old friends and new figures in leadership positions.

Much Later That Day

Brom Ghelfi approached the security entrance from the Even Horizon station to the Manhattan.

“May I help you, Sir?” An Andorian in the gold and black of Star Fleet asked.

“I believe so. My name is Brom Ghelfi and I wish to speak with Captain Cochrane about a private matter.” He looked very dignified in the dark trousers and knee length tunic coat he wore. The tasteful design and elegant cloth announced him as a man of good fortune. His dark hair was expertly cut to just below his collar and there was no doubt about the authenticity of the tasteful jewelry he wore.

The Andorian raised an eyebrow but tapped his combadge. =/\=Ensign T’ak to Captain Cochrane. There is a visitor at Event Horizon gate who wishes a private conversation with you. Your orders, Sir?=/\=

—Zef

There was a slight pause and then Cochrane’s voice came through. =/\= Cochrane to T’ak. Who is it, Ensign? =/\= His voice was calm and professional. =/\= Gentleman states his name is Brom Ghelfi, Captain. =/\= There was a much longer pause. T’ak looked at the man and his antennae wavered suspiciously and then Cochrane replied =/\= Have an escort bring him to the Ready Room, Ensign. =/\= and the comms shut off. T’ak looked at Brom and said “One moment sir, and a Security detail will take you to the Captain.” and he tapped commands into the PaDD in his hand. True enough, two minutes later two Security officers arrived. “Sir, if you would please come with us, we will take you to the Captain.”

Curious about the ship, Brom took in as many details as he could during the escort, to satisfy his own inquisitiveness and to share with Anasera later on.

A brief turbolift ride and the doors opened onto the bridge. The security officer in the lead gestured graciously to the Ready Room door, which opened to reveal Captain Cochrane standing in the doorway. “Mr. Ghelfi. An unexpected surprise. Please, come in.” and he looked at the detail and said “Dismissed. Thank you.”

Cochrane turned and directed the Bajeen to a chair as the door slid closed. “Welcome to the Manhattan, sir. Would you care for something to drink?” Alex asked as he went to the replicator.

Cochrane, CO

Cochrane was in uniform now and cut quite a figure. A commanding air surrounded him and a sureness that wasn’t there the day before when they’d met by surprise. It was easier to understand today why Zef was attracted to him.

He sat in the chair indicated. “A glass of cold water would be splendid, thank you.”

He waited until the glass was in front of him and Cochrane was seated on the other side of the desk. “I hope you will forgive my intrusion. I know you are a busy man, but I feel we have some things to discuss. The best way to acknowledge the situation that is causing you and our friend, Zef, so much difficulty is to simply state it plainly. It is my understanding that you are upset about her acting as surrogate for my wife and I in the Degansa. How can I help set your mind at ease?”

—Ghelfi