Having been escorted up through the tower, Eela was asked to wait a moment outside the Governor’s office and so she patiently took in the surroundings of the corridor. Her office and that of the staff that supported was down one level and she’d visit that right after, but right now it was important for her and the person she was here to support that they got to know each other and established where they stood.

She, of course, had read the file available to her, and so there was a certain uncertainty or perhaps even distrust she would not be surprised at. Hopefully if there was any, it would not interfere with their work. Because personal differences aside, this was no different than running a starship (in her mind): you left your personal crap at ‘home’ so that you and everyone else could focus on what needed to be done.

One of the aides acknowledged Dasca and stepped inside the office. “Governor, Captain Dasca is here to see you.”

Eela heard that and inwardly cringed. She’d really have to get people to stop doing that. Yes, she held the rank, and yes it had its place, but in day-to-day life, she was retired and her using the rank felt wrong.

~Eela Dasca, Lt. Gov.