Re-entering the briefing room the lights brightened and with a fresh canister of coffee Raauhl made his was over to the chair he had been sitting in all morning, before pulling it out and sitting into it. He filled his empty mug with the fresh brew and activated the terminal and let out a small groan, he’d forgotten who was next. This was possibly the only time he thought that dating Casela was going to bite him in the arse. He organised his things and waited, though knowing Casela he wouldn’t be waiting long.

• Cmdr Raauhl, XO