Posted by Fleet Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in side - sim: Out of the Frying Pan

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Shedda tipped her head to the left, considering but it only took a moment. “I was studying the temple ruins in Carcoln Gap on Thoveiturn. I had spent a month trying to figure out the Slioskiolt. Once aligned and struck correctly the sound continues until one of the Slioskiolt is moved. The harmony and vibration is the most serene sound…feeling I’ve experienced. I sat there for hours, just listening.”

Mal’athar, XO

“Then hang onto that. When the fecal excrement meets the rotating blades, you need to be able to hang onto something that keeps you centered.” Alex said as they arrived at Holodeck 3. Walking in, it appeared they had stepped onto the Manhattan’s bridge, complete with current crew. As they entered, the simulation began and the crew nodded to Mal’athar. “All systems green, Commander.” the helm operator said. Cochrane moved and took the XO’s chair. He looked at his XO and said ” Captain, the ship is yours.”

Cochrane, CO

Shedda didn’t grin, but she wanted to. She wasn’t captain yet, but she was going to get there. “Thank you, Grt’jad,” she replied to their helm operations officer. She made her way over to the center chair. It wasn’t the first time she had sat there, but it was weird having Alex on her right rather than her left. All systems green so whatever the situation was, it hadn’t started yet…or it had and she wasn’t aware of it. “Lt Grt’jad do you have our course plotted?”

“Yes, Cmdr.”

Shedda turned to look up at the tactical station, “We have clear skies, Chief?”

Mal’athar, XO