Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in 10 Forward

Posted by Commander Daniel “DaVinci” Colter (Executive Officer/CIO) in Sheleah’s Quarters

Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Sheleah’s Quarters
Sheleah flipped the covers back and set what she had been working at on her night stand. Gettingout of bed she headed straight for the shower and called out to the replicator to start everybody’s lunch.

Afterwards she sat down and went over things one more time. Smiling, she set things aside, satisfied, and sent the following message…

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Commander Colter, I see you have a bit of free time in your posted schedule this evening. If that’s still true, would you like to get together for a drink? I have something I’d like to show you.

Counselor Ruby

• Sheleah

DaVinci opened the message from the counselor. One eyebrow rose in a Vulcan like manner when he reached the part of joining her for a drink. The XO/CIO was never one to turn down a drink shared with a pretty lady, but right now the only pretty lady he wanted to have drinks with was on duty in sickbay.

Still, what could it hurt? He was off duty and could use a drink. He wasn’t real familiar yet with the ship’s latest counselor, so this would be the perfect opportunity to do so. As the captain’s right hand and top two advisors, the two of them would often be working closely. Plus, the last part of her message made it sound somewhat professional, so why not?

He sent a reply message. Of course, Lt. I’ll meet you in 10 Forward in 10 minutes? I’m looking forward to it.

Colter (XO/CIO)

Sheleah had sent Rex on a play date so she entered 10 Forward alone and found a corner seat. She had no idea if the XO was the type of man to arrive late or not so, she ordered a glass of wine and waited. Hopefully he didn’t think this was a professional call.

• Sheleah

DaVinci walked ito the lounge and noticed Sheleah tight away, already with a drink in her hand. He moved to the bar and asked for a bottle of Miller High Life from his private stock. None of that synthahol crap for the XO, only real beer, straight from the early 21st century. Thank Dionysus for time travel, he thought.

He moved to the table the counselor was sitting at. “Good evening, Counselor. To what do I owe the pleasure of this evenings invite?”

Colter (XO/CIO)