Posted by Civilian Char’les Harv (Officer’s Mess Chef) in side - sim: Keeping My Word

Posted by Commander Shedda Mal’athar (Executive Officer) in side - sim: Keeping My Word
Per her agreement with Alex, Shedda was headed to the officer’s mess for a meal and to check on their fugitive chef. She didn’t eat every meal there, her schedule didn’t allow for that. And she felt it was good to be seen in the lounge as often as possible as well, mixing with the enlisted crew as well. She was the XO, for everyone and it was important to her to be approachable. She wouldn’t admit it, but that also saved her from having to see Harv 3 times a day. She dreaded these meals, but she agreed, so there she was walking into the Officer’s mess for dinner at the end of her shift. It had been a long day, and she had hoped there would be a letter from the judge, but there wasn’t. Shedda sat down at a table and waited. There was no point in ordering from the replicator or asking for what she wanted. Harv was going to serve her whatever it was he wanted to.

Mal’athar, XO

It was few minutes before the door slid open and the chef came out, fresh baked bread and butter on a small plate. He walked over to the table, set the bread down, and looked at Shedda. “I guess the lofty need to slum it times, huh? So? Whadda ya want?”

Harv

Shedda wondered how many times she would have to count to 10 during this meal. She would not rise to the bait, she was the XO she would act like it. What was it about Harv that set her nerves on edge? Credit where credit was due....more flies with honey than vinegar and all that. He was asking her what she wanted, being nice, she could be too. “I would hardly call your mess a slum. Pasta salad?” Yes there were many types, but if he actually had any made she would not be picky about the type. Even if it has fish in it.

Shedda