Posted by Captain Kelly Shultz (Commanding Officer) in A Diplomatic Mission to Redemption

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jacen Drayke (Chief Engineer/2O) in A Diplomatic Mission to Redemption

Posted by Captain Kelly Shultz (Commanding Officer) in A Diplomatic Mission to Redemption
Kelly leaned back in the seat stretching. This was the first time she didn’t have to worry about preparing for the arrival add of some random dignitary. Yes, she would be introduced as Captain Kelly Schultz but her official function was the girlfriend to Lieutenant Ian Bordeaux. Several weeks back Ian had received orders to visit Redemption II . Redemption II was a planet that for centuries had been ravaged by war. After years of conflict, an accord was made between the two opposing factions from the war. Redemption II began to rebuild and prosper. Seventy-three years after the peace accords were signed Redemption began the process of applying for Federation Status. Lt. Ian Bordeaux had been assigned the task of meeting with the leaders and beginning the first of several diplomatic meetings to aid in this process.

Propping her feet on the shuttles console, she smiled at Ian. “So you will still be able to bring me coffee during this little mini excursion right,” Kelly grinned at Ian. “I mean it is perfectly acceptable for a,” Kelly felt the words catch in her throat and coughed to hide her mistake. Kelly had no idea how to finish the sentence. So much had happened since they had gone to Turquois Mountain. None of it bad. Still, the events of that weekend had changed them even if Kelly and Ian claimed not to notice.

“You have two feet love, I mean why do you think I got that transporter replication tool for you? ” he said as he eyed her with a smirk. “I love you Kel… I do.” he said as he leaned from his pilot seat giving her a kiss on her cheek.

“You know what, how about I get you some coffee for a change,” Kelly said standing up from her co-pilot seat.

Captain Kelly Shultz

“Oh that sounds great, do you know how to still use a replicator though?” he said to her as she walked by, glad she came with him. He knew Atlantis wouldn’t need them and Relann could handle it for now.

Bordeaux, Yeoman/Diplomat

“Of course,” Kelly said. “I was single once. There are a few things we single girls never forget how to do,” she said walking towards the cockpit with two cups of coffee and a plate with three cookies. Taking a seat she put her mug on the console and extended the other cup of coffee and cookies to Ian.

“Oh did I tell you your Gra-mere called last week,” Kelly said nodding at the cookies. On the plate would be three rectangular, yellow shortbread cookies with a dent in the middle. “She told me that if I were gonna be dallying with her favourite grandson that I had better be able to give him his favorite cookies.” Kelly took a sip of her coffee letting out a small chuckle. “She also went on and on about some woman named Margret Rutherford and how she stole the recipe from your family back when they were still using pen and paper to write. She gave me the recipe but it was not only coded so that I can’t make a copy but set to expire in one year,” Kelly cocked an eyebrow at Ian. “Remind me never cross her because that lady can sure hold a grudge or mention Pepperidge Farms this Christmas which she asked me about.” Kelly immediately took a sip of her coffee not sure what else she wanted to say. It had been two years since she had made any sort of Christmas plans involving anyone other than Rick. It was not that she didn’t want to spend the time with Ian. In fact, she could not imagine spending the time away from him but meeting the family was a huge step. Maybe one she was not ready for.

“I told her,” Kelly began but was immediately stopped by a beep on the console.

“Shuttle Johnny Blaze please continue on your current course to St. Denis and welcome to Redemption II. You are clear to land. Chancellor Pinkerton is waiting on the platform to greet you. Safe travels,” a happy voice said.

Captain Kelly Shultz

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St. Denis Spaceport

“I am not sure this is the best idea. I just want to say this again for the record,” Ross grumbled pulling at the sleeves of his coat. “I don’t think that we should be parading the Federation’s delegates,”

“And we do not want them to see us as hiding things. The war was brutal but our reconstruction has been as smooth as one could expect. And what issues will they encounter in St. Denis. St. Denis is the gateway to the west where our most adventurous are settled and to the east where business and culture thrive. It is a far better choice than the capital where things can get out of control from time to time,” Pinkerton sighed heavily already bored with Ross’ protests.

Captain Kelly Shultz