Posted by Captain Zachariah Cobb (Commanding Officer) in side-sim Still in the Lounge

Posted by Lieutenant Casela Synthi-er (Counsellor / RTF) in side-sim Still in the Lounge

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She glances down at Cobb’s hand and she’s not sure he would appreciate the comparison she was having to her father at the moment. She remembered, her father sitting next to her, just like that reminding her that what they were about to do was to protect themselves and their family. Casela had spent a lot of time sneaking in and out of the villages rescuing children, but she’d never confronted the dominion at all. But they were going to face them, use their telepathy to stop them and save those they couldn’t reach. And her father hadn’t given her the choice. Casela had volunteered and once she’d given her word her father told her she had to keep it. They had already calculated and needed her to make the groups work. She knew her father didn’t like it, but it was a good lesson and she never regretted going through with it. For those who couldn’t protect themselves.

Cobb’s pep talk was no different. She had given her word to serve this crew and meet the obligations of the ARU and she would do it. “Aye, Captain. For those who can’t protect themselves.” After a moment she said, “Zachariah, if I EVER contemplate drinking again, shoot me. Somewhere non-leathal. I’m not built for this.”

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Cobb roared with laughter until tears began to stream from his eyes. “Oh lass, it’s a dark path and one where you most definitely do not belong,” he agreed. Then with a hint of mischief in his voice he added, “I still don’t fancy my chances of being able to shoot you though. I’ve heard about your performance in training. And believe me, I plan on keeping to your good side, Miss Synthi-er.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Casela turned a little red, looking sheepish. The captain was keeping tabs on her. Oh lord…did he know about her and Ryder and their sparing session? “Honest secret. I’m not good at long range. 10 feet max. After that I can’t hit a thing. You’d be safe enough.” How did this assignment get so complicated? Because, Girly, it sneaks up on you when you least expect it, but when you need it. When she had leave time she was going to Norda III and driving T’Jal and Jake crazy, because she could.

Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

He nodded, fell into silence for a few moments, drained the last drops from the bottle then, with a final pat of her hand, rose wearily to his feet.

“You, lass, need some sleep. Then tomorrow morning, a hearty breakfast. Join me in my ready room as usual?”

“I’ll be there, Zachariah, maybe not with bells, but I’ll be there.”

And with that, he began to head for the door, pausing at the threshold to turn once more and add, “They’re only shadows until we drag them into the light, Casela. After that, they have no more power.”

• Captain Zachariah Cobb

Casela chuckled darkly, and waved at the lights in her quarters, set to maximum illumination. “That’s the idea.” Cobb left and Casela began to pace, trying to get her mind working. She got more water. It wouldn’t do much for her current state, but alcohol caused dehydration, and the water would help ease the hangover she deserved tomorrow.
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