Posted by Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm “Astro” Dawkins (CAG) in A New Adventure - CAG Arriving (Tag Chloe)

Posted by Ensign Chloe Harland (Nurse) in A New Adventure - CAG Arriving (Tag Chloe)

Posted by Ensign Chloe Harland (Nurse) in A New Adventure - CAG Arriving (Tag Chloe)
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Shore Leave had been… wonderful. Malcolm wished with all his heart he was still on that beach in Maui, soaking up sun and watching Ellie’s perfect form get more & more tan. When he had gotten Orders to OP42, it had meant a two month stand down. Which meant he got true free time and more importantly, after nine grueling months apart, he and Ellie finally had time to spend time with each other. After a few weeks of seeing each others families (thank God Fleet let Ellie take Holiday on short notice!), the two had zipped off to Hawaii for more sun, more food, and more… carnal… activity than he thought was physically possible. He shivered thinking of the intensity of their last week there together, both giving their all to enjoy each other before being separated once more due to the “needs of the Corps”.

Their last night was like a dream, Malcolm and Eleanor walking hand in hand on white sand under a brilliant starry sky. The tears in her eyes as she squealed “YES!” when he asked her to marry him right there on the beach. The passion-fueled night that followed leading to the two thoroughly exhausted pilots nearly missing their flight back to Pitts for Christmas with her family before New Years at a little B&B in Galveston, and time with his family before they both left for new assignments.

But it was worth it! Nearly two years dirt side in Houston as CO of the SFMC Recruiting Station in Houston and promotion to Lt. Colonel to boot. Now this! Returning as CAG to not just any post. CAG of Outpost 42, former haunt of famed Marine Aviators like Calvin Harris and Devri Hudson… now, Malcolm Dawkins would get to add his name to the same list! As his daydreams shifted between memories of trysts with Ellie and those of fighter pilot glory, the transport settled into its’ buffers and the lights came up slightly, signaling their arrival. Grabbing his bag and jacket, Mal Dawkins was out the door in moments, ready for a new adventure.

LTC Malcolm “Astro” Dawkins, CAG

Astro headed out into the massive station and, just like on Halcyon, he was instantly lost. Walking over to the first uniform he saw, the Command Rated aviator sounded almost sheepish asking. “Pardon me Miss…” Malcom’s south Texas twang clearly noticeable. “… would ya’ happen ta’ know where I migh’t find da’ Command Deck? Or hell, da’ Hanger Bay would be nice!” At 6’ and solid, the dark skinned, curly haired pilot looked very much a man of his family’s deep African American roots.

Dawkins, CAG

“You look more like you could use a drink to get your bearings flyboy,” Chloe laughed. The large and impressive build of the man was in stark contrast to the laid-back and slightly sheepish tone he spoke with. “You are an American,” she immediately followed up with. Finding people from Earth was hard enough but finding another American at times felt like a statistical impossibility. “Where you from cowboy?”

Chloe Harland

Malcolm blushed ever so slightly, running his hand over short cropped hair. “Well y’es… Hou’ston ta’ be exact.” He had a warm smile and a comfortable air about him. “I tend ta’ ferget that da’ accent gives it a’way” Suddenly, like the man flipped a switch, the accent was gone and the polished flow of Federation Standard English rolled from the pilot.

“But no ma’am… no drink is needed. Just trying to report in with my crew. With a Command this big, it’s nice to have some great people you already know on your team…” He smiled. “Yet, at the moment, I really need to find the Captain.”

LTC Malcolm “Astro” Dawkins, CAG

“Well, he is on deck 8. Take the turbo at the end of the hall. When you get off it’s two rights and a left. Oh and two things. One is if you are meeting with the XO, bring coffee. It will not be seen as kissing up. There are rumors that she is an alien whose blood is coffee.” Chloe let out a laugh. “Two is if you are bored stop down at Club Luxe. It’s a great place to hang out when you are looking for a drink and good food. Avoid Destination Destiny. It’s run by the Ferengi so the food is mystery meat and the drinks are watered down.”

Chloe Harland

“Awesome!” Malcolm beamed at the nurse. “Thanks for the heads up as well. Exec’s can be… headaches.” The pilot winked before heading in the direction noted and then paused, extending a hand. “Name’s Malcolm… Malcolm Dawkins. Friend’s call me Astro. What’s your name hun?”

Malcolm Dawkins

“Chloe,” she extended her hand with a smile. “I am a nurse down in sickbay so while I hope not I am pretty sure we will run into each other. You pilots act like the thin wall of metal between you and your ship is like an impervious second skin.” Her laugh showed she was teasing him and familiar with the daredevil nature of jock stick junkies as she playfully called them.

Chloe Harland

“We’re not all that bad hun!” Malcolm smiled warmly. “We just like to have fun…” He opened his mouth to continue but was interrupted by a hit from behind and a huge bear hug from a huge, towering raven haired man at least a half-foot taller than Malcolm. Lifting the Marine off the deck, the monster of a man shook him in enormous flight suit covered arms laughing.

“How th-hell hav’ ya’ been Astro?!” The man’s thick Texas accent very pronounced. Sitting him down roughly, the man smiled down at Malcolm with a huge grin. “Heard ya’ a soon-ta-be married man boss! Congrats!” His broad shoulders bounced as he laughed. “Ain’t found one ta’ tie me down yet…” He stopped mid-sentence, leaned around Malcolm and offered his hand to Chloe, a charming smile breaking across his face. “Though… I wouldn’t mind losin’ a few nights while you try darlin’!” With wink, the man said in a flirty tone. “Andrew Jameson… friends call me Andy…” There was a blink of a pause before he added. “… you can call me whatever you like!”

Malcolm swatted Jameson’s shoulder and rolled his eyes looking up at the man. “I swear to God, you haven’t changed since flight school…” He chuckled and shook his head, stepping slightly between Chloe and Andy. “Down boy… you need a new hobby AJ.” Turning to Chloe he smiled embarrassed. “I apologize for my friend here…” He sighed. “… I swear the man’s been in heat since he was 15!”

Motioning between them, Malcolm said reluctantly. “Chloe… Andy. Andy… Chloe.”

Malcolm & Andrew

“Molly,” a fourth voice appeared behind Chloe. “Hi, I am Molly. Nice to meet you, Andy.” The individual seemed to be highly impressed with the dashing pilot. “Are you new here,” she tucked a lock of hair behind her ear and gave Andy a small smile.

Malcolm smiled and was about to speak when Andy reached over and gently tucked a strand of additional loose hair behind Molly’s ear. “I am… actually.” His tone soft and a bit flirty. Malcolm sighed as the other pilot poured on the charm. “How about you, Beautiful? Been on station long?”

Chloe went to open her mouth but was instantly interrupted by Molly. “Nathan is not going to be able to meet you for dinner but maybe the four of us can go? He is busy at hockey with Logan, Mara, and Maddie. He said he was grabbing a pizza for dinner so you are free.”

Nathan, Chloe said in her head letting out a small laugh. *Oh he is gonna love that when he hears it.”

“Well I am not sure what Andy and Malcolm have planned but if you want to grab something I am up for it and they are more than welcome to join us.”

“Excellent. What if we go to the Luxe? I am sure Aedan can get us a table,” Molly added helpfully.

Molly and Chloe

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The new CAG tried once more to speak but was instantly cut off. “We’d love to Molly! Lead the way!”

Malcolm & Andy

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