Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Surda (Chief of Security / RTF) in Cerenity explores the ship

Posted by Ensign Luna (Security Officer /RTF) in Cerenity explores the ship

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Surda (Chief of Security / RTF) in Cerenity explores the ship
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Surda nodded approvingly at Cerenity’s form. “Well, I started training when I was very young, and I learned a lot about fighting.” She’d also learned about stealing, spying, entertaining, and assassination, but those weren’t kosher in the Federation. “Because I already knew how to fight, the Federation said if I wanted to join I was going to be in Security. So here I am.”
-Surda, CoS

Cerenity blinked turning her head sideways. ” that’s not very fair. They should have let you chose they let everyone else in the Federation chose don’t they?” She asked confused.
Cerenity

“I came to the Federation as a criminal, Cerenity. I did my choosing when I ran away to come to Starfleet.” She gestured for the child to follow her over to the other wall, the one with shelves of plants.
-Surda, CoS

” what exactly is that suppose to mean. Why does your past have to matter your part of the Federation now so you should have the right to choose.” Cerenity said follow Surda. She thought as they approached the walls. ” everyone deserves a second chance and the opportunity to make their dreams come true and be happy.” Cerenity said. There was a strange look on her face. She turned her attention to the plants before talking. ” so what is it that you actually want to do with your life?” Cerenity asked.
Cerenity

Surda smiled at Cerenity. “We all have to accept the consequences of our actions. There is a Goddess, Jaltrana, known as the Goddess of Protection. There is something we say when we talk to her that I have made a very important part of my life.” She paused for a moment to try to translate it out of Orion. “It is too late for you to be my savior, so take my hands and help me protect the rest.” She spoke comfortably, reciting the prayer she had learned as a child.
-Surda, CoS

Cerenity seamed unimpeded she crossed her arms. “But you did pay for your crimes its not too late. That prayer is bogus every deserves to be saved an be happy. You still did not answer my question, Miss. Surda are you going to treat me like a baby too?” Cerenity said. She had gotten more than enough runaround from her mother to know this game. ” mommy doesn’t answer my questions ether? But I’m not a baby and I want to help and I can’t help if you won’t talk to me?” She said glaring at Surda.
Cerenity

Surda laughed. “Oh, I’ll be paying penance for years to come.” She had stopped doing bad things when she left, she had just started doing them for someone else. “You’re much too mature to be treated like a baby. I’ve just never thought about it.” She paused for a moment, then picked up a small rosemary plant. “One day, I’d like to have a student.” It was the highest honor to be entrusted with the education of the next generation, and it was considered the most valuable service any Orion could buy.
-Surda, CoS

” a student?” Cerenity asked as she looked at the plant that Surda held. ” that’s rosemary right isn’t that the plant Giselle used in that ballet to lower young men to their death. I think mommy was interested in that story some months ago” she asked.
Cerenity

“It is rosemary. Good job.” She set the plant down on the floor then sat down behind it. “It’s one of the safer plants I own. It’s commonly used in cooking.” Cerenity’s mother should arrive soon. “It’s known for the smell.” She gestured for the girl to explore the plant. It was still small enough that the stems weren’t woody, but it had small purple flowers blooming on it.
-Surda, CoS

Cerenity landed and looked at the plant. ” it did smell nice and it was pretty. But that was about all Cerenity picked up. ” what is your favorite flower?” Cerenity asked.

Surda pointed to a rather large plant with yellow flowers and delicate vines. “It’s called a sun stealer. The leaves fluff out and collect the light, then go back like that when it has enough energy.” It was another one of her harmless plants, mixed in with the deadly and dangerous she liked to keep around.

Cerenity looked at the plant. ” It’s pretty, I think I prefer cherry blossoms,” she said with a smile.

Luna was indeed on her way to the security office though she had gotten lost. =/\= Luna to Lutanat Surda, I’m on my way to your office I’m just a bit behind as I got lost ill be there in about 10 minutes=/\=.
Cerenity

The call went to the main security office instead, where the on-duty officer replied. =/\= NE Kovrin to Ensign Luna, I’ll tell Lt. Surda. You might want to study a map though.=/\= He then knocked on the door to Surda’s office, poking his head in. “Ensign Luna’s running late, ETA ten minutes.” Surda simply nodded to him, and he walked back out.
-Surda, CoS

Luna arrived in about 9 minutes and was directed to the CO’S office by one of the security officers. She took a deep breath before knocking on the door.

Cerenity snickered. “Mommy doesn’t like doorbells the ones on the Viking made a horrible noise,” Cerenity said.
Ensign Luna

Surda smiled at Cerenity. “I was once on a ship where instead of knocking, you had to yell entry requested.” She was still sitting on the floor with a child, but she shrugged and raised her voice slightly. “Come in Ensign!” Surda looked forward to seeing her newest officer’s face when she saw her daughter already present.
-Surda, CoS

Luna entered the room as she caught sight if cerenity she just kind of stared for a moment. ” cerenity” Luna said sternly. She glared at the girl now. ” what did you do” Luna said. Cerenity just stared at her mom. She did not answer.

Luna looked to Surda. ” I’m so sorry, I will try to keep this from happening again. Once she decides to tell me what she did ”

“There’s no problem. We had a brief talk on which decks are appropriate for Cerenity to visit.” She slipped the gem out of her pocket and held it out to Luna. “A gift to your daughter from DaiMon Lazol.” She glanced back to Cerenity and smiled. “Remarkably generous. She has quickly endeared herself, although I doubt she’ll be welcome without permission again.”

Luna picked up the gem. ” why would he do that? Wait, isn’t Daimon a Ferengi name?” Luna said turning her head sideways. He must have had a long enough conversation to realize that cerenity was not exactly normal.

“Yes he’s in charge of the scientists and he said that it’d a fire gem there a fire that only shows up in some kinds of light” cerenity said. Luna blinked. ” a scientist you were in the labs” Luna said.

“Yes I like science,” cerenity said. Luna just looked at cerenity and she quoted down quietly.

” Told you I was going to be in trouble” she said to Surda. Luna glared at the child. ” yes you in a lot of trouble i told you to stay in are qurters withe hologram and you disobeyed me.” Luna said coldly. Cerenity dropped her head. ” im sorry I just wanted to see the ship” she said.

Surda grinned and whispered to the child. “Try to bring a microscope next time you come down.”

Cerenity giggled. Luna smiled and shook her head. ” I did not expect my chief to be joining my daughter in mischief ” Luna said jokingly.

Luna shook her head. ” we will talk about this later” Luna said. She turned her attention back to Surda. ” I’m here to report for duty Ma’am,” she said trying to salvage the situation and not get kicked off the ship.
Ensign Luna

“I gathered Ensign. Consider yourself reported. Would you like to talk about yourself or your daughter first?” Surda stood up and walked to her desk, sitting down quietly. She gestured to the two chairs in front of her desk, one for Cerenity and one for Luna.
-Surda, CoS

“What would you like to know,” Luna said as she took a seat and handed the gem to Cerenity. The child took a seat and turned the gem over in her hands looking at it. Luna was surprised that Cerenity was intent on it but at least she was quiet for the time being. ” I would be interested to learn more about you and how this department runs,” Luna said with a smile.
Ensign Luna

“Well, I consider it pretty standard. I organize shifts, assign patrol partners, etc. I also schedule training and meetings. Meetings are usually on the training holodeck.” She paused there to give Luna a chance to absorb that. “As for me, I was once an Orion pirate, but now I’ve been in Starfleet for eleven years. Questions?” Surda looked to both of them for an answer.
Surda, CoS

” there are still such things as pirates?” Cerenity asked looking up from her gem. This information nation did not seam to bother Luna. She nodded. ” I see, why did you change your mind?” Luna asked cerously.
Ensign Luna

“Yes, there are still pirates, although nowadays they are more like black market merchants than thieves.” Surda smiled at Luna. “As for me, teenagers are notoriously flighty. I decided being a commodity didn’t suit me.” She got the feeling the ensign could sympathize with that.
-Surda, CoS

” that thats understandable I ran away as a teenager and joined star fleet.” Luna said leaving it vague on purpose. There were thinks they would need to take some descous that at some point. Luna smiled ” i am going to have to talk to lazol and thank him iv never seen her sit for more yhe 5 minute’s in one place.”Luna said
Ensign luna

“It would be wise to bring him something in return. It is a valuable gift and one that deserves recompense.” She had many years of experience as a merchant, and she held a certain level of respect for the Ferengi captain. “On another note she’s been in here for about 20 minutes. I daresay she could be entertained here for longer if you wish.” It was a roundabout way to offer herself as a babysitter of sorts, but she enjoyed the child’s presence. “We should probably plan out which places she’s allowed to go. Cerenity? Would you like to help us figure out some rules for what you’re allowed to do?” She included the girl with the expectation that Cerenity would be more likely to follow rules that she helped make.
-Surda, CoS

” I have to agree with you on that. Unfortunately I have no clue what to give him we don’t really have much of value. I’m not even sure what these things ar worth. Any advice?” Luna asked. Cerenity chimed in ” I have him one of my fethers and he said he wanted to study me”

Luna just started at cerenity. She did what? Gave him one of her… well he was bound to get ahold of one of a fether from ether of them eventually the pair dropped fethers like crazy. Cerenity idea however was out. ” Absolutely not i may just have to talk to him and see what he likes? I sapose i could invite him to join us for dinner he could not be much of a threat right1” Luna said thoughtfully.

“The DaiMon is much more scientific than most Ferengi. I believe he would be content with the opportunity to see frequent returns on his investment.” She got the feeling that he enjoyed teaching as much as she did.

” thats what consurns me, if he wants to spend time with her i need to know i can trust him first” Luna said.

Cerenity accepted her moms decision and turned her attention to Surda. ” can you teach me how to fight like mommy” she said smiling.

” Absolutely no cerenity you to yung and small” Luna said. Cerenity glared her her mom dropped from the ground opened her wings and stomped her foot. ” im not a baby stop treating me like one” she snaped. Luna over her mouth trying to hide her grin. She could not help it the outburst was adorable. Cerenity glared at her mom. Luna quickly reganed her composer self. ” it appears there no shortage of individuals how like Cerenity.” Luna joked then got serious. ” the consuler and I have plans to set atime time for her to spend on the consulting deck with Gen she is aperently another child onbord the ship.” Luna said.

“We don’t get children often. They are… precious in most cultures, and many of us are predisposed towards protection.” She had heard of a study that said individuals with inadequate childhoods were drawn towards children. She could believe it.

” wail you may be right ther are still dangerous people on this ship” Luna said gently. It was clear Luna had some trust issues.

” but I want to spend time here and with Lazol too” cerenity said. Luna looked at the child. ” I don’t know about Mr. Lazol but but I don’t mind you spending time with LT Surda when she has time and would like to.” Luna said. She turned smiling at Surda. ” I assume you will respect my decision before her not to learn how to fight” Luna asked.
Ensign Luna

“It is your decision.” Privately, she didn’t think Cerenity was too young to learn, but that was likely a cultural disconnect. Surda turned her attention to Cerenity and smiled. “There are many other things I can teach you.” She turned back towards Luna. “As long as she avoids the armory and the brig, there isn’t anything overly dangerous on this deck. I wouldn’t suggest that you take her on patrols with you, but you can drop her off here before your shift.” She had made a promise to herself that she would be available at all times for any of her officers, but that often meant sitting in her office not doing much. She would welcome the child in. “On Orion ships, the equivalent of a department head assumes responsibility for everyone under them, even assuming guardianship for those under the age of maturity. It is not so in Starfleet, but I have carried the habit over. You can come to me for anything. The NE at the desk will know if I’m absent or unreachable, but most of the time I am here.”
-Surda, CoS

” thank you your very kind if I do bring cereal in ill let you know in advance.” Lunas said with a smile then as if for both Surda and cerenity sake she added. ” I don’t want cerenity to learn how to fight because she has hollow and easily broken bones.” Luna said. Cerenity confused to glare at her mom. Luna ignored this. ” Orion ship’s have an interesting philosophy. How do you like being stationed here?” Luna asked.
Ensign Luna

Surda tilted her head while she thought. “It is very different. If you are on an Orion ship, you were raised on it, traded onto it, or you have a family member on it. There are no official ranks, although respect is very important. I enjoy Starfleet, if only because it is the life I chose.”
-Surda, CoS

” traded into it” Luna thought, confused. ” it does sound different. Cerenity finally decided to climb up into luna’s lap. ” well that was a short tantrum” Luna thought. She then focused back on Surda. ” can you tell me more about the RTF team what are the protocols if an anomaly escapes containment?” Luna asked.
Ensign Luna

“It depends on which job you’re fulfilling. If you’re working as RTF, right now, follow your squadron commander. Depending on how dangerous the anomaly is you could be rescuing other personnel, containing the anomaly, or retrieving important files. If you’re working as security during a breach, you’ll probably be placed at a checkpoint for evacuation. We work on a reactionary basis, so it’s hard to say what exactly you’ll be doing.” She hadn’t been personally present for any breaches, so all she really knew was word of mouth. And files she may or may not have had access to at the time she read them.
-Surda, CoS

” I see is there any special training for RTF or so Security and RTF train together?” She asked. The entire situation was a bit odd but it seamed that the RTF team had members that were not in Security” Luna said. Cerenity curled up against Luna and started to fall asleep. Luna smiled. ” do we run drills for the case of an anomaly getting out of containment?” She asked.
Ensign Luna

“Training can be fairly spontaneous. A lot of RFT training is one on one or only one squadron. As for security, we have a whole department training at the beginning of the month, and then I schedule smaller groups or individuals. There are also two training holodecks on this deck that you can schedule if you want to do some training on your own.” She would be notified if people booked the holodeck, and she always liked to hear that her officers were taking initiative.
-Surda, CoS

” ok thats not to bad I was expecting its to me more complicated” Luna said with a smile. Dhe though for a moment then said.
Ensign luna

Surda shrugged. She didn’t really have much to compare it to. “We like to keep it simple.”
-Surda, CoS

” often times simple is better then complicated. Is there anything you want to know” Luna said with a smile. She looked down at the now sleeping child. ” since Cerenity is asleep we can talk a bit more freely” Luna said. Her way of saying she was free to answer most of Surdras questions.
Ensign Luna
Ensign Luna

Surda closed her eyes for a moment, then spoke. “Tell me a bit about yourself. Admittedly, I’m not an expert on human physiology,” She ignored the liar that rang out in her head. She knew human physiology well enough to know the exact amount of pressure bones could take. “But I’m fairly certain most humans don’t have wings.”
-Surda, CoS

Luna looked at her sleeping child then back to Surda. ” we are human… I was a laboratory experiment. They messed with my DNA so I have wings and hollow bones, along with a few other minor differences that make flying easer. Cerenity enharited those gens from me” Luna said quietly. Cerenity mubled some nonsense in her sleep. ” Cerenity don’t know this and she is not to find out the less she knows about my past the safer she will be i think.” Luna said. Sbe was being vague and she hoped that her vague answer would be good enough for now.
Ensign Luna

“She’ll ask questions one day. Probably sooner than you’d like. I hope you’ve thought about what you are going to tell her.” What had her teacher always said? Never lie unless you have a lie to back it up.
-Surda, CoS

” she already has i just tell her ill answer it when she is older as far as she knows she is human witch is not a lie” Luna said. She was not exactly hiding the truth as much as not telling her. ” cerenity is wat to smart to be openly lied to” Luna added.
Ensign Luna

“Where we come from is important, but not as important as where we go.” Surda paused and looked at Luna. The silence ran for longer than most cultures would be comfortable with, and abruptly she nodded and leaned back. “She could form close relationships with scientists, doctors, even section 31 agents here.” The three jobs most likely connected to experimentation. She decided not to follow up her statement, leaving it as an observation rather than a judgement.
-Surda, CoS

” I know I fact she is draw to scientists and doctors like a moth to light” Luna said shaking her head. ” im clearly not going to be able to stop her so what do you sigest section 31 can’t be trusted, doctors tend to keep there distance and are careful to respect are boundaries. Scientists on the other had are way to smart and way to cerous for my taste.” Luna admitted. She did not totally hate scientists or doctors but she did not trust them not as far as she could throw them.
Ensign Luna

“Any member of Section 31 here is trustworthy. Lots of them are here because they didn’t agree with the morals. Particularly among your fellow security officers.” The last sentence drifted into a warning. She could understand wariness but she wouldn’t tolerate outright avoidance. “Our new Chief Science Officer is particularly interested in your daughter. It could be dangerous for her,” Sudra conceded with a slight tilt of her head, “but it could also open doors for her, particularly in her education. I’d say he’s more interested in her intellect than her wings anyway.”
-Surda, CoS

Luna nodded again everything on this ship boiled down to trust and she would not give that blindly. ” if that is true the ne is the first to possibly see her for who she is but only time will tell.” Luna said with a smile.
Ensign Luna

Surda leaned back in her chair, studying Luna in silence. She was quiet for longer than someone would usually be in a conversation, and when she spoke, she spoke softly. “She’ll do well here. You both will.” She spoke with an air of finality. She said it, and she was certain of it.
-Surda, CoS

” I hope you are right” Luna said with a smile. She watched Surda wondering what kind of person she was.
Ensign Luna