Posted by Civilian Kalig Marrov (Civilian) in Officers Mess - Side Sim

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Zef Rollo (Counselor) in Officers Mess - Side Sim

Posted by Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Officers Mess - Side Sim
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Since Cochrane had sent word ahead of their arrival, the officers mess was empty and spotless. Harv was the only person present—just in case. Zef wondered what good a chef would be against a pirate, but she didn’t question the Captain. Besides, Kalig would arrive with a security detail, so there shouldn’t be anything to worry about. She scoffed at herself internally. How could she NOT worry when a man had traveled to the Delta quadrant to find her?

It had been almost seven years since she’d actually seen Kalig and she found herself wondering if he’d changed much. “Captain, I really don’t know why he’s here, but whatever the reason, it can’t be good. He’s the kind of man who rarely does something if there is nothing to be gained. He’s also very clever and a master of manipulation. I watched him interact with Broggs for years and even though they were brothers, there was constant competition and rivalry between them.”

Rollo paced a small area trying to work out some of her anxiety.

—Rollo

He watched her place and finally said “Then you better get yourself together, Counselor. If he is as you say, him seeing you like this will likely play into whatever he has in store for us.”

Cochrane, CO

Zef stopped pacing and nodded. She closed her eyes and took several deep breaths in an attempt to change her energy from nervous to calm. A moment later, she clasped her hands behind her back and stood ready to meet her brother-in-law, no matter what he had to say.

—Rollo

The security detail brought Kalig in, and his face lit up as soon as he saw Rollo, his arms stretched out from his side, and he would have embraced her if the security detail hadn’t stopped him. “There you are, dear sister, it’s been far too long.”

To anyone who didn’t know him, the pleasure on his face would seem quite genuine, and the smile didn’t leave his face as he turned to the Captain. “And you must be the illustrious Captain Cochrane; I’ve been following your career very closely.” That was half-true. Before a few weeks ago he’d never heard of Alexander Cochrane, but when he’d found out that Rollo was aboard the Manhattan, he’d spend a great deal of time, and credits to find out everything he could about her new Captain.

Kalig Marrov.

Cochrane stood and nodded. “Mr. Marrov, I take it. Please… be seated. Refreshments will be arriving shortly.” and he sat down, his chair the only the facing the door. He gestured to the middle chair for Rollo and the chair opposite him, back to the door, for Marrov.

“So tell me, Mr. Marrov… what brings you to the Manhattan today?” Cochrane was cordial and polite, but professional.

Cochrane, CO