Ryder had almost wanted his replacement not to show up but he did and after an unfortunately quick handover takeover, he found himself standing outside Casela quarters preparing himself mentally more now than he did when he did for battle against the Dominion. He pressed the door chime and waited, he hoped that she had the common sense or at the very least Cobb ordered her to her quarters to pass the intoxication. He wondered if he’d find the deep and anxious filled drunk or another he had yet to meet.

• Commander Raauhl