Posted by Lieutenant Pretha Oberon (Security Officer / CRIT Leader) in Wanderings and Wonderings (XO)

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Pretha laughed. “Sometimes replication is all we can manage. I had real food at one of the stations we were at, once. Was so rich, I was full far sooner than I was in my quarters. Was interesting to say the least.”

She smiled at the comment about rowdiness. “Well if you ever want rowdy, lemme know. Happy to oblige with assigning you a shift on holiday nights, or a sim to give you enough rowdiness to sate your appetite. I have plenty of knock ‘em down sims in my library to keep you occupied. From mild security dust ups to full on Klingon spar programs. You just let me know and I’ve got you covered there.” She laughed lightly at the idea of someone other than herself coming off the holo deck with a limp and a satisfied grin. Though, something told her, this woman wouldn’t be made to limp very easily. She had a way about her, and not just the rank, that told Pretha that in a pinch, she would be an amazing asset to the ship. And Pretha wouldn’t have to worry about her not having an escort with her from the get.

Pretha
CRIT

Shedda shook her head, “Probably out of my league. Though I probably should pick up some kind of advanced hand to hand training. Round out my skills a bit. Can’t always fall back simply on greater strength providing physical force. Anyone on board teach such classes?”

Mal’athar, XO

Pretha thought for a moment. “There are several training sims. But if you wish, I am happy to work with you. I am no great instructor. But I can teach you enough to defend yourself till others arrive or escape if need be. Not everything you bring to bare needs to be energized or edged. Learning to use your body as well as your mind can help you in times when, as you say, brute force isn’t always the key.” She had been in enough scrapes to know that being female, and wily, were sometimes the best weapons one could have.

Pretha
CRIT

Shedda nodded, “I certainly wouldn’t mind some one on one, but there is something to said for class instruction as well.” Shedda hadn’t gotten her command certification without understanding how to think her way through situations rather than using physical force. She was a scientist at heart so her combat training wasn’t as in depth as someone with a security or tactical background. And that was fine, but Shedda did enjoy stretching her skill base when she had time. She finished the coffee and returned it to the recycler. “I don’t suppose there’s a track in the gym? Walks and wanderings are great, but running helps me burn more excess energy.”

Mal’athar, XO

“I use the holodeck or corridors for running, myself. Decks twenty two to twenty four are usually empty after the start of third shift. And the Jeffries tubes at each end make for great run/climb workouts. Might help a bit more than a track. But more interesting as well.”

Thinking about the sparring, Pretha added, “I’m sure you would be welcome at some of the security trainings if you wished a group setting. And if you desire one on one, I’m at your disposal, as you wish.” She nodded with a wink and a grin like a servant offering themselves up. She knew the woman wouldn’t take the hint badly, and hoped she take it as she meant it.

Pretha
CRIT

“I don’t know, seeing the XO running down the corridors in the middle of the night might make people worry. I’ll keep it in mind though. I am always up for learning from others. You are our CRIT leader, correct? If I walk with you, would you tell me about it? It is a team unique to the Manhattan isn’t it?”

Mal’athar, XO