Posted by Civilian Mirembe M’Ahar (Director of Terraforming) in Great minds… and all that (Mirembe)

Posted by Civilian Brianna “Bree” O’Harra (Head of Mining Operations) in Great minds… and all that (Mirembe)

Posted by Civilian Mirembe M’Ahar (Director of Terraforming) in Great minds… and all that (Mirembe)

SNIP

Bri smiled. “Joint training. That makes sense. After all, they are basically the same thing, just different end goals. And in the case of a crisis, having able bodies in the know would be a heck of an asset on either side. And I don’t think we need to table it for that long from now. How do you feel about dinner tomorrow night? We can discuss the pool of candidates we already have as well as how we are going to broaden that pool. I can also bring a list and map of locations where terraforming might be complimentary to sites that need mining as well. Having a dome of both work and growth long term would be ideal. Would help to build locations where commuting in and out of the domes is minimal in regards to moving labor forces, don’t you think? Makes more sense to work and live in one place than back ‘n’ forth like we do now from the main complex to the mining sites we have.” The redhead gestured to the current location they were in. Having this attached to a terraformed location where there was also agro and other things happening would make things safer as well. Less in and out. Only the shipments would need to depart regularly, not the people. What do you think?” It had just come to her that moment and she was already bracing for the woman across from her to take her to task for such a ridiculous idea. After all, on Earth, mining towns turning into major cities around mines was one thing… but here? Was she that far off in wishing something like that? Or was it too grandious as idea for domed living environments. Here was where she needed to start doing more learning.

Brianna
HoM
Fire Born
(and obviously no terraforming expert) lol

Mirembe shot IAN a spirited grin and beckoned it closer. “Perfect!” She thought to suggest a place, but another idea caught her interest. “Do you like steak?”

Brianna laughed a moment and nodded. “Of course. If there is a nice ale to go with it. Or even some Klingon spirits. I admit that I’ve been given some and it’s become a habit.” She laughed remembering the keg that was now at her disposal and the promises of more when it ran out.

“I’m not much of a mixologist… but if you handle the booze, I’ll handle the steak.” Harsh laughter erupted from her scratchy throat, but the sound faded as quick as it came.

A moment of thought took root in her downturned lips and idle pout, granting her a deceivingly cynical cast. Brianna’s idea animated her, but there was more to consider than its grandeur. OED’s land and resources were finite, so they would have to be frugal albeit precise in their expenditures. But Mirembe sincerely doubted a handful of domes would be detrimental to the economy. Then again… she was a terraformer, not a businesswoman. That was a trait she’d yet to acquire.

“Training, transportation, partnership— I love it! My only concern is taking on too much, too soon. We could plan it all out, but I’d recommend starting with the initial dome.” She clicked her tongue in thought. “Then, we can initiate a beta training program and pull in some of those candidates. When we have a better picture of what we’re dealing with, we expand or modify. That’ll keep us from jumping ahead of ourselves.. because we still have a boss to run this by.” Mirembe jabbed her head in the Government Tower’s general direction. “How does that sound?”

— Mirembe M’Ahar, Director of Terraforming

“And you are right,” Bri continued. “Plans are one thing, execution is entirely another. I think we focus on the dome for here. Then training and getting the other mines running full tilt. We will need resources either way. And then we can go to the Governor with plans for expansion once we have the logistics, costs, et cetera, all mapped out. I want to try and anticipate all the things he’s gonna want to ask and have our rocks in a row before we approach him. And then, I want to be able to say Look… we are already at this point. This is the next logical step for growth potential.” Her mind was already working on a million points she knew he would ask about. And not one of them currently had an answer. She needed to show him 80-90% of the mines up and fully running before circling round and growing them into more. Focusing on the one, like Mire had said, was pointless. Better to lay large foundation then build up.

Logistics. Cost. Training programmes. Mirembe’s head bobbed to her companion’s words, tethering her to the conversation while a part of her mind wandered to the details. The notion of bringing their proposals to the governor reminded her of the project she left at Rabbitus Memorial. She had a few weeks to come up with a general plan for OED’s terraforming initiative. But that was an entirely different beast that didn’t warrant her focus here and now.

“So how about dinner and discussions in a place more comfy than my digs.” She nodded to the mine around her. “And I’ll work on proposal to get the others on board with as well.”

Brianna
HoM
Fire Born

“Perfect!” Mirembe grinned. “While you write the proposals, I’ll draw up a design draft and work out some of those scientific kinks. Dinner wise—how about my place, say 1800?” Although genuinely warm, her offer carried a twofold meaning. She wanted to extend an offer of friendship, but also to discuss their business in a private and stable setting where they could avoid any external or… undesired input.

— Mirembe M’Ahar, Director of Terraforming

Brianna smiled. “Eighteen hundred is perfect. I’ll see you back to your shuttle and I will see you then.” She laughed and nodded to the area around her. “And I promise to shower, first. And I’ll take care of the drinks.” She winked and motioned for the woman to preceed her towards the exit. “I think between us, we can get the Governor to calm down his bellowing about growing the OED. Between mining output, terraforming, and more biodomes to house all that, we will be listening to him bellow we are too big, before too long.” She laughed as they moved out.

Brianna
HoM
Fire Born
((short but wasn’t sure about autoing you straight to the shuttle with your companion in tow without allowing you a response time))
OOC: No worries! It’s much appreciated. :)
IC:

“I like your attitude,” Mirembe grinned and tossed IAN a two-finger signal to move out. A series of demurring clicks and moans guided the drone over and ahead of them. Shaking her head, Mirembe followed the path up and out of the mine shaft. When they reached the launch, she turned back to Brianna. “Well. I ought to thank you for taking a chance on what I had to say.” She grinned, knowing full well Brianna could’ve asked her to leave the instant she knew Mirembe was a terraformer, not a worker. “I look forward to this…,” her hands fumbled in her search for the right word, ”…partnership of ours.”

— Mirembe M’Ahar, Director of Terraforming

Brianna smiled. It was genuine and lit up her eyes as well. “I look forward to it as well.” She laughed and nodded to the ship and IAN, who, she had the impression, was a little impatient for a mechanical being. “And I will see you this evening. I’ll bring the grog.” She smiled and watched the woman depart.

Tonight would be interesting. Bri didn’t have any friends on the outpost and since the Klingon’s had decided to remain aloof lately, she had begun to find herself settling into work to the exclusion of everything else. Taking a break to have dinner with Mirembe would be a nice change of pace. She signaled for her own shuttle and went in search of the site foreman to leave instructions with till she came back in a couple days. Yes.. dinner was a nice idea after all.

Brianna
HoM
Fire Born