Rende sat at her desk in her quarters staring at the dispatch that Rand had just given her. Poor girl. Despite her composure Rende could hear the excitement and sadness in Rand’s voice. Rende thought it was excellent and had actually put the bug in command’s ear. It was well deserved. It was her loss, but an exciting opportunity. “Thank you, Rand. Dismissed.” Once the door closed Rende pressed the ship comm button on her desk. [O]Cmdr Alden report to Captain Asam immediately.[C]

Cpt. Asam, CO